altered books workshop

ALTERING BOOKS

Construction, Reconstruction, Deconstruction

Alter:  to make or become different

Synonyms:  to change; interchange; exchange; modify; mutate; refashion; turn; vary; convert; diversity; variegate

THE OBJECT

The object of this teacher workshop is to alter an existing book which will provide a neutral
background on which to work.  The book – finished or as a work in progress - will become the
work of art.  Pat will not be teaching this workshop – she will be the “facilitator” – keeping everyone focused.  You can contact Pat during the school year at pcarr@rcs.k12.va.us or summer tcarr83700@aol.com

THE CHALLENGE

From a broad theme, working at a relaxed pace, and using an assortment of personal and found materials, complete pages in a book format.  Take a digital image of your monthly page creations
and email to Lazzelle Parker at lparker@rcs.k12.va.us to share with everyone working in our group.

THEME:  “THAT’S LIFE”

A COUPLE OF QUOTES TO CONSIDER:

“Life is an unbearable gift sometimes.  Unbearably beautiful and
unbearably painful, but always a gift.”   Justine Randal

“The ideals that lighted my way, and time after time have given me new courage to face life cheerfully have been kindness, beauty and trust.” 
Albert Einstein

A FEW WORDS AS INSPIRATION:

Supplies & Resources * Internet Resources

FOCUSING ON MONTHLY TECHNIQUES & COLOR CHOICES:

(these links will become active as images are received)

Challenge One
MARCH 12 - APRIL 15: Include violet or fuschia in your colors

• Collaging
• Glazing
• Adding Texture
• Designing with Words

Challenge Two
APRIL 16 - MAY 15: Include green, lime, sage in your colors

• Folding
• Adding Tags
• Creating Windows and Doors

Challenge Three
MAY 16 - JUNE 15: Include blue, teal, aqua in your color

• Stitching
• Fibers and Beads
• Hanging Embellishments

Challenge Four
JUNE 16 - JULY 15: Include yellow or gold in your colors

• Pop-ups
• Adding Inserts
• Transferring Images

Challenge Five
JULY 16 - AUGUST 15: Include red or orange in your colors

• Adding drawers
• Creating Shadowboxes and Niches

Challenge Six
AUGUST 16 - SEPTEMBER 15: Your choice of colors or neutrals

• Cover design

TIMELINE:

March 12 = introduce idea, share information.

Take an entire month to work on a minimum of a 2-page spread or 2
separate pages in your book.  On the 15^th of each month, send a digital
photo of your pages to Lazzelle to post on the Roanoke County Schools Art Website.

Due dates = April 15, May 15, June 15, July 15, Aug. 15, Sept. 15

October 9 = regional SWVAEA meeting to share our completed books.   At
that time, you should have 6, 2-page spreads, or 12 separate pages, and
your covers completed.  If you get “into altering”, you may have many, many
more pages completed!