Repurposed Book Art: Blooms in a Jar
with Kristie Donathan
Description
Repurposed Book Art: Blooms in a Jar Saturday, December 12th | 10:00am - 1:00pm Minimum age: 12 Registration Fee: $40 Material fee: all materials included Transform forgotten stories into everlasting floral art! In this creative upcycling workshop, you will learn how to breathe new life into discarded vintage books by transforming their pages into stunning, sculpted paper flowers arranged beautifully inside a glass jar. What You'll Learn Paper Sculpting Basics: The art of basic book folding and techniques of sculpting of paper petals. Floral Architecture: Learn how to form three distinct flower shapes, ranging from tight elegant buds to blossoms in full glory. Stemming & Assembly: Work with floral wire and tape to securely construct sturdy, flexible stems. Jar Arrangement: Discover how to style, arrange, and anchor your bookish bouquet inside a jar for a perfect centerpiece finish. All essential crafting supplies are included with your registration: Discarded library and vintage books Glass display jars Floral wire, floral tape, and specialized glues Precision scissors and shaping tools Instructor Bio: Kristie Donathan is a retired educator and lifelong advocate for the arts, based on Colorado’s Western Slope. With decades of experience in early childhood education and a deep commitment to social-emotional development, Kristie brings a unique perspective to her artistic practice — one grounded in storytelling, connection, and transformation.
