Laura A. Jackett 

65 North Drive • Rochester, NY 14612 • (585) 225-0065 • laurajackett@yahoo.com • laurajackett.net

Program Title: Altered Books

Program Format:  Workshop

Length of Program: minimum 1.5 hours, can be extended 

Audience limit: 15

Space Required: tables and chairs

Set up Time: 15 minutes 

Equipment Needs: provided by institution: paper towels

provided by instructor: PVA glue, paste, Japanese papers, brushes, paint, embellishments, wax paper, 6” bone folders, metal rulers, exacto knives, scissors, cutting mats and pencils

Course Description: Have you ever wanted to take a pair of scissors to a book? Here’s your chance to destroy a perfectly good book while creating a new work of art.. We start with a normal hard cover book that we cut, glue, rip and otherwise desecrate with our artmaking. Students will learn the basics of pop up and kaliedescope books for use within their pages. These books may look strange and funny, but they can pack a powerful message.

 Students may bring drawings, magazine images or computer prints up to 4” x 8”. Any found materials such as fabric, dried flowers, feathers, ribbons, etc. can be brought for embellishments.