MARVELOUS MINIS

What a fun workshop! Many thanks to Edge Gerring for leading us through a great workshop where we not only learned how to make a miniature book, but had a bonus lesson in simple drawing. I belong to the "I can't draw anything but a daisy" camp and I came away with a whole new perspective on drawing. Afterwards, members commented on how relaxing the whole process was and how eager they were to try more. It's true that these were simple basic drawings, but it all worked so well with the cute miniature book. And best of all, it's a stepping stone to expanding on the technique.

This screenshot shows Edge demonstrating the vine drawing.

A split-screen image of Edge as she finishes the cover of one mini book.

Here are a few examples of our books.

Bonnie Julien

Michele Kamprath

This is the front side of Michele's book, the photo above is the back side.

The cover of Michele's book

Margaret Beech

If you are interested in more book art "eye candy" check out this exhibit at the Kalamazoo Book Arts Center. This is the Illustrated Accordion Exhibition. Our member, Mary Elizabeth Nelson, has a wonderful leaf alphabet book in the exhibit. Look for a green book with black leaves and tree names around four+ minutes into the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AP95N5cyv8k