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Chinese Thread Books
April 14 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
$140.00An In-Studio Workshop!
Sunday, April 14, 1pm-5pm
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About this Workshop:
Part book, part box, and part origami, the Chinese Thread Book (Xian Zhen Bao) is a unique construction. Originally from southwestern China, they were used to hold snippets of cloth, needles, thread, and other treasures. Join us for a few hours to learn the basic structure while making your own mini book examples.
Level: Beginner—no previous experience necessary
Registration closes April 5, 2024 and all materials are provided.
Sample images by Nathalie Ryan
CLASS MATERIALS LIST:
Registration includes a $14 materials fee to cover all of the necessary materials for class, including, thread, ribbon, and glue. Students may also want to consider bringing the following optional items:
- Personal apron
- Notepad or sketchbook to take notes in
YOUR INSTRUCTOR:
Nathalie A. Ryan is an educator, artist, writer, and musician, enjoying life in DC by wandering, wondering, and experimenting. Since 2002, she has led public programs at the National Gallery of Art and facilitated Professional Development Workshops for K-12 Educators at Harvard Project Zero. A certified mindfulness meditation facilitator and advocate for the role of the arts in nurturing cognitive, social-emotional, and ethical dispositions, Nathalie believes in the power of the arts to help people slow down, notice the world around them in new ways, spark curiosity, and deepen connection with oneself and others.
“Nathalie’s long experience is evident – I appreciate all the tips and tricks she shared throughout the instruction.”
—Workshop participant, Introduction to Bookmaking: Sewn Structures