Museum members receive a 10% discount on all classes

Introduction to Lampworking

One-day class offered April 10, or May 4

10 am-1 pm            $60. All supplies included.
Adults (16 & up).Introduction to glass bead making.

Silk painting workshop x 2                    March 17

9 am-11 am.             $10. All supplies included.
Explore fun ways to paint on silk and create a 10” silk sun catcher,
1-5 pm.             $45. All supplies included.
Learn to design and paint a silk scarf Take one class or take both classes for $50. Adults (16 & up)

Chicago book artist and paper engineer Shawn Sheehy, will join us for a lecture/demonstration and several workshops, April 11-13, 2010. Join us for one of the following:

Make a Book of Pop-up Samples

Sunday, April 11
12:00-4:00 pm, , $65
Hosted by Bergstrom-Mahler Museum
We will explore the fundamentals of paper engineering by building a series of increasingly complex pop-up structures and ultimately binding them into a book. In addition, pop-up books from contemporary masters will be viewed and discussed.

The Fundamentals of Paper Engineering

Sunday, April 11         
6:00-7:00 pm, Optional buffet dinner at Atlas Coffee Mill, $10 ($15 value)
7:00-8:30 pm, $30
Hosted by The Paper Discovery Center
We will construct 4-5 pop-up structures to introduce the beginner to the fundamentals of paper engineering. We will discuss materials, tools, techniques and a number of contemporary pop-up masters.
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Monday Evening Learning Series:Pop-Up Book Engineering with Shawn Sheehy

Monday, April 12
7:00-8:30 pm,  
Free admission    
Hosted by The Paper Discovery Center
Books are undoubtedly one of the most important uses of paper. To join in the celebration of the Fox Cities 3rd Annual Book Festival, Shawn Sheehy, paper engineer and teacher in the world of limited-edition trade pop-up books, will discuss and demonstrate his passion and skill.

The Fundamentals of Paper Engineering

Tuesday, April 13
10:30 am-Noon, , $30                     
Hosted by Bergstrom-Mahler Museum
We will construct 4-5 pop-up structures that will introduce the beginner to the fundamentals of paper engineering. We will discuss tools, techniques and the work of a number of contemporary pop-up masters.

Learning to make Puzzle Books (Flexigons) and Moveables

Saturday, May 22, 10 am-1 pm
Benjamin D. Rinehart, Instructor
Learn unique ways to make books for use with your artwork or just for fun.
Class fee, $30

Call the hosting institution to register for classes.
Bergstrom-Mahler Museum, 920-7751-4658 or The Paper Discovery Center, 920-380-7491

Your place cannot be held without payment for class. Workshop and classes are limited to 15 participants each, and so register early. The Monday Evening Learning Series is free and open to the public--no registration required.

Please register with PAYMENT IN FULL, THREE DAYS IN ADVANCE of the date of class to reserve placement in class. In the event a class is cancelled due to low enrollment, we will contact you. We will apply your payment toward another class or give you a full refund. IF you must cancel attendance to a registered class, please do so ONE WEEK prior to the class otherwise, NO REFUNDS will be made.

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