UMaine Museum of Art Spring Workshops Scheduled
Contact: Joe Carr at (207) 581-3571
BANGOR — The University of Maine Museum of Art will host workshops, one on flower arranging and one on making handmade books, in March and April. Those interested in participating should call 561-3350 or stop by the museum at 40 Harlow St. in Bangor.
Descriptions and schedules are as follows.
FLOWER ARRANGING
Instructor: Sandra Blake-Leonard
Sandra Blake Leonard will present a workshop on flower arranging as inspired by the works of Timothy McDowell, currently on display at the Museum of Art. Mr. McDowell’s works relate to landscape and natural, organic forms that lend themselves well to interpretation by the art of flower arranging. The workshop will offer participants the opportunity to create their own design arrangements. All materials will be provided but may bring their own container if they wish.
Sandra Blake Leonard is a National Accredited Master Judge. She arranges flowers for competition and has judged flower shows throughout the Northeast. She studied under Ikebana masters while living in Tokyo and her designs often carry the feeling and spirit of the Orient. She has given many flower arranging classes and workshops throughout Maine.
Date: March 21st
Time: 10 am – Noon
Cost: $10, Members. $25, Non-Members
Place: UMMA Classroom
MAKE IT NEW: HANDMADE BOOKS
Instructor: Walter Tisdale
Participants will explore the fundamental skills of making books in this hands-on workshop. It will feature instruction on basic and timeless book binding methods including pamphlets and accordion-style. A few basic skills in folding and sewing paper with simple tools are all that will be necessary. Materials for the first class will be provided.
Bangor resident Walter Tisdale has been making books and collaborating with artists and writers since 1979.
Dates: April 18 & 25, 2009
Time: 9am – 12 pm
Cost: $65 Members or UMaine students with ID. $75 Non-Members
Place: UMMA Classroom, 40 Harlow Street, Bangor