Private Long Stitch Book Workshop

Private Long Stitch Book Workshop
Sunday, July 10th, 2011: 10am-6pm
Location: Anne Elser Private Residence

Spend a full day making your very own Long Stitch Book with folded blank or lined pages, sewn together with needle and thread. The cover is cut from one single piece of leather, book cloth or two layers of Washi Paper glued back to back.Signatures are then sewn into the spine of the cover through previously pierced holes. This very flexible and semi-visible spine allows it to open completely flat and makes a fabulous sketchbook or journal. Add stitch a strap from the back to the font cover to keep your book closed. This functional, decorative work of art makes a great gift for you or someone who would enjoy filling it! We’ll take a break to eat lunch and by the end of class, you’ll be very proud of your first coptic bound book. Anne’s private workshops are meaningful and fun and are conducted in her cozy home in Atlanta. Bring your lunch or order out. Min 5/Max 7 students. Non-refundable pre-payment of $90.00 reserves your spot.
Reservations & Supply List Questions:
Anne Elser or 404.509.9676

SUPPLY LIST
E-mail her for supply questions: Anne@AnneElser.com.
Approximate supply cost: $70.00
Lunch & supply costs are not included in tuition.
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blank or lined paper for book pages • Scissors
Roll of Wax Paper
Lineco® bone folder
Book cloth, Leather or
Washi Paper (2-3 coordinating sheets)
Mechanical Pencil • Exacto Knife & blades
12 x 18 Self-healing cutting mat
18 inch Non-slip metal ruler
Stiff & springy glue brush
Adhesive: 8oz container of Acrylic Gel Medium or
mixture of Methyl Cellulose & Sobo (e-mail Anne for recipe.)

Private Case Bound Book Workshop

Private Bookbinding Workshop: Case Bound Book
Saturday, July 9th: 10am-6pm.
$90.00
Location: Anne Elser Private Residence

Spend a full day making your Case Bound Book with folded blank or lined pages, stitched and glued together. Both the front/back covers and spine are cut from raw chipboard you then cover with imported handmade papers (Washi Paper). This functional, decorative work of art makes a great gift for you or someone who would enjoy filling it! Case books are both sturdy and handsome and feature a supported spine, bookmark and headbands. It is the most commonly used book made to last on the library bookshelf. We’ll take a break to eat lunch and by the end of class, you’ll be very proud of your first case bound book. Anne’s private workshops are meaningful and fun and are conducted in her cozy home in Atlanta. Bring your lunch or order out. Min 5/Max 7 students.

Non-refundable pre-payment of $90.00 reserves your spot.
Reservations & Supply List Questions:
Anne Elser: Anne@AnneElser.com or 404.509.9676

SUPPLY LIST
E-mail her for supply questions: Anne@AnneElser.com.
Approximate supply cost: $70.00
Lunch & supply costs are not included in tuition.
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Book block sewn to tapes • Ribbon for bookmark
Scissors • Roll of Wax Paper
Lineco® bone folder
2-ply chipboard
Washi Paper (2-3 coordinating sheets)
Mechanical Pencil • Exacto Knife & blades
12 x 18 Self-healing cutting mat
18 inch Non-slip metal ruler
Stiff & springy glue brush
Adhesive: 8oz container of Acrylic Gel Medium or mixture of Methyl Cellulose & Sobo (e-mail Anne for recipe.)

Healing Music

Hello inkers,

I've found some beautiful meditative music that is perfect when trying to strengthen your calligraphic rhythm.
This is also good to listen to while meditating, for yoga, journaling, praying, etc.

The Album:
ALINA, by Arvo Part.

In particular, the three pieces entitled Spiegel im Spiegel for violin & piano.

Translation is Mirror in Mirror.
Here's a little review:
Arvo Pärt's Alina follows a simple-enough formula. Two stark instrumental works from the master of holy minimalism repeat each other, each time slightly different. But the blissful results--quiet, haunting, and thoroughly hypnotizing--meld to create one of classical music's best albums of 2000. It's as intense and sublime as contemporary classical music can be. --Jason Verlinde

I've also found this to be very healing music.
Listen to some samples and see what happens. If you love it, buy it!
Would love to hear your reactions.

Anne Elser Private Coptic Bound Workshop

This workshop has only 2 seats left!

Spend a full day making your very own Coptic Book with folded blank or lined pages, sewn together with needle and thread. Front and back covers are cut from raw chipboard you then cover with imported handmade papers (Washi Paper.) The Coptic Bound Book, developed by early Christians in Egypt, began its origins way back in the 2nd century AD. This functional, decorative work of art makes a great gift for you or someone who would enjoy filling it! A very flexible and visible spine allows it to open completely flat and makes a fabulous sketchbook or journal. We’ll take a break to eat lunch and by the end of class, you’ll be very proud of your first coptic bound book. Anne’s private workshops are meaningful and fun and are conducted in her cozy home in Atlanta. Bring your lunch or order out. Min 5/Max 7 students. Non-refundable pre-payment of $45.00 reserves your spot and remaining $45.00 due after class.
Reservations & Supply List Questions: Anne Elser or 404.509.9676

SUPPLY LIST
E-mail her for supply questions: Anne@AnneElser.com.
Approximate supply cost: $70.00
Lunch & supply costs are not included in tuition.
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blank or lined paper for book pages • Scissors
Roll of Wax Paper
Lineco® bone folder
2-ply chipboard
Washi Paper (2-3 coordinating sheets)
Mechanical Pencil • Exacto Knife & blades
12 x 18 Self-healing cutting mat
18 inch Non-slip metal ruler
Stiff & springy glue brush
Adhesive: 8oz container of Acrylic Gel Medium or
mixture of Methyl Cellulose & Sobo (e-mail Anne for recipe.)

The Story of Flora: Artist Talk

Hello Friends,

FLORA closes in just over 2 weeks. This Friday, May 13th from 5-7pm is an Artist Talk for those of you who wish to hear the real story behind the pieces, from the artists themselves. Art at it's very best is accessible to all - and this is an opportunity to strengthen the bond between artist/art/audience.

If a piece resonates with you - ask the artist to tell you the story. You will be delightfully surprised to learn something new about yourself. Everything you're drawn to is a mirror. When people share their interpretations of a piece of mine, I always learn something new about myself. This revelation is pure magic and I would love to share that experience with you.

This relationship is why people buy the art that fills their home. It's story directly and sometimes indirectly changes a part of you and everyone who sees it. It is more than a visual/decorative work of art. It is an entity that opens you to something new.

To whet your appetite for what you might see this Friday night, check out this article about the show by Erin Hollenbank of Art In The City.

And if you can't make it - I've talked in depth about many of my Flora works here - every stroke has meaning.

Happy Spring to all of you!

Kindly RSVP to info@kailinart.com.

For more information about Flora and the exhibition, please visit us at www.kailinart.com. We hope that you’ll be able to make it to our talk!

“Flora” Through May 27. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays;
11-5 p.m. Saturdays. Kai Lin Art, 800 Peachtree St.,
Suite D, Atlanta. 404-408-4248, www.kailinart.com.
Anne Elser Blush oil on panel 6 x 8 inches

Naughty Girl Book in Case

And now Miss Monica Loren has a custom slip case to keep her most treasured thoughts in her Naughty Girl Journal and observations safe and "clean." A book this thoughtfully made deserves to be protected. ;)

Monogram on Cradeled Board

This is a new product I offer - a hand-painted monogram, ready to hang on your wall. No framing necessary. Beautiful! Done for a couple just wed last month. Commissioned by a friend with very good taste. :) It's 9 x 12 and has a 1.5 inch cradle. Sits nicely on the wall or stands freely on a shelf/table which gives it sculptural appeal.

I used FW Liquid Acrylic inks, a round sable brush, liner brush and my rock star hands.

You can have one of your very own, in the color palette you prefer, with as many dates, names quotes or initials as you need for $400.00.

More Flora pics.

Loving the bodies behind Flora's letters.

Holiday Gift Box Workshop With Anne Elser

Hallo friends,

I've completed the planning of two new Holiday workshops at Binders Art Supply in Atlanta I'll be teaching this Fall. One's for the Bookbinding crowd, the other for Inkers (Calligraphers.) Signup on line will be available soon (you'll see a link to it here on my site) or you can contact Eli Pelizza (eli@bindersart.com) at Binders to sign up over the phone or by mailing a check.

Bookmaking Workshop with Anne Elser: Holiday Gift Boxes Saturday/Sunday Dec. 3rd-4th|11:00AM-4:30PM|Sale price for early enrollment: $190, Regular Price: $205|Min. 3/Max.7

Make a Collapsable Container and a Keepsake Box in one weekend workshop. Both are made from chipboard covered with decorative Washi Paper and can be used to hold supplies, brushes, pens, q-tips, jewelry, gifts, trinkets, ribbon and more. Handouts supplied and hands on advice ready to help you with all the loving details needed to make your structures sound and beautiful. Make them for yourself or as a gift. Supplies needed can be purchased at Binders right before the workshop.

$190.00

Suggested Supply List:
Shop with Anne the first half hour of class. E-mail her for questions: Anne@AnneElser.com.

• Lineco® medium-duty awl
• Lineco® bookbinding needles
• Lineco® bone folder
• 2-ply chipboard (30 x 40 sheet, cut into quarters)
• Washi Paper, 2 coordinating sheets
• This is decorative handmade paper that comes in many different patterns, textures and weights. Pick two sheets you like that are not tissue paper thin.
• Mechanical Pencil
• Exacto Knife & blades
• Self-healing cutting mat (at least 12 x 18)
• Stiff & springy glue brush
• Non-slip metal ruler
• Brushable Adhesive: 8oz tub of Acrylic Gel Medium or Sobo & Methyl Cellulose Mixture

Bring from Home

• Scissors
• Roll of Wax Paper
• Ribbon to consider using as a closure method for your lidded box.

New Workshop this Fall of 2011: Holiday Cards & Envelopes

Hallo friends,

I've completed the planning of two new Holiday workshops at Binders Art Supply in Atlanta I'll be teaching this Fall. One's for the Bookbinding crowd, the other for Inkers (Calligraphers.) Signup on line will be available soon (you'll see a link to it here on my site) or you can contact Eli Pelizza (eli@bindersart.com) at Binders to sign up over the phone or by mailing a check.

Calligraphy Workshop With Anne Elser: Holiday Cards & Envelopes Saturday/Sunday Nov 19-20th|11:00AM-4:30PM|Sale price for early enrollment: $190, Regular Price: $205|Min. 3/Max.7

Create your own calligraphic design for whichever holiday you wish to share most. Students will be given customized instruction on layout and technique using the materials they bring to class. We will be writing, flourishing, painting, stenciling, cutting windows, stamping and more! Learn to create your own cards that are easy to reproduce at home by creating a template and adding layers of detail to the card in an enjoyable and systematic fashion. Emphasis will be placed on enhancing the meaning of your message in order to fully engage your audience. Day two is spent finalizing the prototype of your chosen design and with it, a system of producing it. We will also create a perfect envelope template for your card.

$190.00

Suggested Supply List:

• Set of at least 20 blank cards and envelopes you wish to practice on.
• Scrap Paper
• Arches Text Wove Paper
• Materials used to apply color such as watercolor, gouache, inks and stamps.
• Brushes, pens and pencils,
• Ruler, eraser and tape.
• A cover weight sheet of paper to create stencils with.
• Scissors, Exacto blade and cutting mat
• Calligraphy tools and inks.
• Sense of adventure and an open heart.