Popular Quick Books workshop will be repeated at gallery at chi-lin

MEREDITH — The first Leaf & Fabric Collage Quick Books workshop at the lakes gallery at chi-lin was so quickly sold out, and such a success that the gallery is adding a second.

A special "Teen" version has also been added for vacation week.

These little books make beautiful diaries, summer house recipe books or travel journals, and are unique gifts for Mother's Day, graduation, or baby and wedding showers.

Leaf & Fabric Collage Quick Books:

A two-part, fun & exciting class teaches you how to make a book with your own hand block- printed ginkgo and Japanese lace leaf leaves as well as applied natural ones, a unique form of fabric collage, or a combination of both techniques. This 5 hour workshop cost $55. and includes all materials for a finished book; Tuesdays mornings, April 30 & May 7 from 9:30 until noon.

Handmade Thai Paper Quick Books for Teens:

During vacation we are offering a special workshop for Teens 12—21. Learn to make a book using handmade Thai paper with printed natural leaf inside covers. The Workshop is Thursday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m, with a 45 minute lunch break. (Bring your lunch or eat nearby in the Village.) Cost for class with all materials is $45.

Each class is are limited to four, and no previous experience is necessary. Classes are held at chi-lin, 17 Lake Street, Meredith. For additional information contact Suzanne Lee at 279-8663 or suzanne@chilinasianarts.com.

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Fabric collage book with natural leaves and handmade Chinese wheat straw butterfly panel. (Courtesy photo)