Workshops
The art of the book thrives on paper made from plants. In addition to traditional drawing and book arts workshops, Flight Path Press provides opportunities to transform grown and gathered plants into the visual and printed language of drawing, paper, and books. To sign up for a tailored workshop or to discuss a partnership or collaboration please contact Chelsea Herman at flightpathpress@gmail.com.
Upcoming Workshops
BOOKBINDING WORKSHOPS at OMAHA PUBLIC LIBRARY
(FREE)
Thursday, Oct. 8th, 2 - 4, Milton R. Abrahams Branch
Tuesday Oct. 20th, 2 - 4, Central Branch
Tuesday, October 27th, 5:30 - 7, Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch
Wednesday, November 4th, 5:30 - 7, W. Clarke Swanson Branch
Saturday, Nov. 28th, 2 - 4, Florence Branch
Join teaching artist, Chelsea Herman as she guides you through the stab binding technique! Learn about the variations of this non-adhesive binding style that originated in China, Japan, and Korea, then bind your own custom book.
This traditional binding is ideal for artwork, poetry, and working creatively with thin, translucent, or handmade papers. Hardcover variations are well suited for heavier weight papers or photo albums. All materials are provided.
This is a free event for adults. Registration is required and opens September 1.
All Omaha Public Library locations are wheelchair accessible. Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please email Nancy Novotny at NNovotny@omahalibrary.org to request accommodation. Requests must be made at least five business days before the activity or event.
Lauritzen Gardens
Sunday, July 19, 10AM-12PM
Reduce stress and practice bringing attention to the present moment through observational drawing. This class, led by Chelsea Herman, invites participants to explore drawing as a mindfulness practice with a primary focus on using line, shape, light, shadow, volume, and form to notice the world (in this case, the plant world) in new ways. While this approach to observational drawing often yields wonderful artwork, the emphasis on this class is process before product. Designed for beginning and experienced artists alike. All supplies provided. Pre-registration is required at least one week in advance.
Course Fee: $35 | Garden members receive 20% off.
TAILORED WORSHOPS
Call or email to schedule.
(831) 588-6661 flightpathpress@gmail.com
Tailored workshop offerings suit the interests and schedules of small groups. All workshops are scheduled and priced in two-hour increments.
Examples of workshop offerings that can be tailored for your group include:
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Papermaking
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Seed paper
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Inclusions
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Lamination
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Grown & Gathered Fibers
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Paper Casting
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Pulp Painting
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Sculptural techniques
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Water marks
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Recycled paper
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Individual Plant Focus (Cattail, Hemp, Cotton, Flax, Abaca, for example)
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Drawing
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Foraging for Art and Craft
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Bookbinding
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Art of the Book; Structure & Content
Contact Chelsea Herman by email at flightpathpress@gmail.com or by phone at
(831) 588-6661 to schedule.
BOOKBINDING workshops introduce structures that make beautiful journals, sketchbooks, or enclosures for drawings, text, photographs or watercolor paintings. Delve deeper into content and structure in Art of the Book classes.
DRAWING workshops lead participants in exercises that employ all five senses to practice using visual elements such as line, value, shape, volume, space, texture, and color to convey observations.
PAPERMAKING workshops provide an opportunity to learn how different plants produce paper with different characteristics. Workshop offerings in sheet forming and sculptural techniques provide hands-on experience exploring the expressive potential of handmade paper works.