| Title | Information |
| Instructor | Anne Sobbota |
| Skill Level | All Levels |
| Length of Workshop | 1 day |
| Date(s) | Wednesday, June 24, 2026 |
| Cost | $175 per day x 1 day + $35 material fee |
| Total Price of Workshop | $210 |
Workshop Description
Emphasizing design and flow, this workshop is focused on book structure as a process to facilitate awareness of how artist’s marks, on paper and textiles, reflect their unique voice when shared. Through choices of arrangement (marks, color, cuts, folds, and embellishments), creativity becomes curiosity organized and each element that is carefully placed works to achieve impact and spark communication.
Materials used in a variety of quick exercises include: washout, sketch, and colored pencils, line pens, stitching, and various adornments. A multifold tri-book will be created and materials generated during prompts and exercises may become source materials to add to pages of the book or its cover.
Although time will likely not permit, students will be given information and canvas supplies that may be used to construct an envelope.
Materials/Equipment to be Provided by Students
- X-Acto knife
- Metal ruler
- Cutting mat
- Scissors
- Bone folder
- Scraps of favorite papers/fabrics/lace/ribbon, etc.
See Materials Glossary for definitions and images
Materials/Equipment to be Provided by Instructor
- All papers, board for covers, glue, mark making tools/ types of pencils, thread, canvas, needles will be supplied
- A few supplies will be available for loan that are listed on the Student supply list
Instructor Biography
Anne Sobbota enjoys teaching journaling and book arts to students seeking exploration of the creative process and working to discover their own unique artistic voices. Anne has a BA in art education and an MA in art history. She taught a variety of visual arts classes for more than 30 years. Her workshops include materials exploration, project creation, creative prompts, and gently facilitated group discussion. Her students have ranged from elementary to university level and professional artists, in both public school and private studio settings. Anne currently works in glass at her own studio on the Southern Oregon Coast.
Instagram: @southcoaststudioarts
