*Presale tickets for the Handmade Book Club open on 4/16 at 11:30 am. Tickets for the public open on 4/17 at 11:30 am.

Books, books, books, books! We are so very excited to share that Liz Constable of Book Art Studios is joining us all the way from New Zealand, and she's bringing her infectious laugh and whimsical artistry along for the ride.

Liz is a generous teacher who loves to share ideas, knowledge and her extensive skills as a book artist. You will be encouraged to try new concepts and ideas with just the right amount of prompting. Liz's classes are suitable for beginner book makers right through to experienced book artists.

We'll spend two days with Liz in the studio learning, creating, and soaking in the inspiration. She has two main projects for us, as well as a bonus activity:

Matryoshka books - This gorgeous set of nesting books is just one of the projects from one of Liz's published books: Re:Create. It’s an easy and fun book that helps students relax and step into the delicious creative flow.
A set of A5 journals - Liz is well known for her cohesive book collections. She'll demonstrate how she works when building a collection and guide us in creating collections of our own.
Bonus - Liz will create a journal with a fabric cover for those students who want to extend their learining and enjoy working with the two mediums.

If you're familiar with Liz, you know that she's spontaneous and playful in her work. She invites participants to carve their own paths. Make all of the projects or just deep-dive on one - it's up to you. Either way, you'll learn a lot and have a wonderful time.

Schedule:

Day 1: We'll start at 10am, break for a 45-minute lunch* mid-day, and wrap up around 5pm. There will be an optional dinner out with Liz (at an additional cost) at 6pm at a local restaurant TBA.

Day 2: We'll start a bit earlier at 9:30am, and again break for a 45-minute lunch* mid-day. We'll wrap up around 4:30.

*Participants may bring a lunch or grab something from a local restaurant. There are several options in the area.

Travel/Accommodations:

Indigo Whimsy is about mid-way between Boston Logan Airport and New Hampshire's Manchester Airport. It's roughly 30-45 minutes in low traffic.

You can take a tax/Uber to your hotel or take the T to North Station and take the commuter rail to Lowell. That will be a less expensive, but longer trip.

We will have more extensive information and hotel options on our Travel/Accommodations page.

Materials:

Liz will provide paper for the journal, thread, PVA glue, and some other goodies.

Attendees will need to bring basic bookbinding tools, some consumables (cardstock, fun papers, paint, etc.), stamps, and mark-making tools. A full list will be provided.

This class is open to participants ages 18+. ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST HAVE A WAIVER ON FILE. We will have hard copies available on site. Please also refer to our parking and accessibility information.

About Liz:

Liz Constable from Book Art Studios, blends her love of storytelling with her passion for bookmaking to bring handmade books into the world which are cherished by collectors of her work. Liz is a self taught book artist and author of 5 published books, her most recent Dyed & Gone to Heaven reflects her love of experimenting with dye and paper to see "what happens if”.

A natural born teacher, Liz makes learning fun and loves to take her students on creative adventures, inviting them to explore creative paths with her, simply to see where they lead.

About Indigo Whimsy:

Indigo Whimsy is a creative workshop space in Tewksbury, MA, dedicated to nurturing artistic exploration and building community. We offer a variety of workshops that bring artists and makers of all levels together to connect, learn, and create together in a welcoming and supportive environment. With an emphasis on process over product, Indigo Whimsy invites you to leave your inner perfectionist at home and "embrace the journey."