Tomoko Lipp will be giving a free paper rose workshop at Ruth's Table ruthstable.org on December 2, 2011 - 6PM - 9PM Join us for a great evening! From Tomoko's card; "Rose is a symbol of love. We show our love of the Earth and love of all people by making a paper rose. In giving a Paper Rose to another, we are reminding them of the 3R's, 'Reduce, Reuse and Recycle'. 3R art is a 100% volunteer, not for profit organization, promoting the 3Rs in a positive way through the creation of recycled art. |
Monday, October 31, 2011
Free workshop with 3R Art Paper Rose Project
FabMo Flower Power Workshop
Monica Lee and I gave a Flower Power Workshop at FabMo fabmo.org/workshops in Mountain View this last Saturday. It was a full house and we had a great time teaching great students. |
more photos.... |
The scout troop |
showing Mary how to fold... |
more flowers... |
Here I am teaching and Monica is photoingl |
Halloween costume
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Repurpose Book Workshop
Monica Lee is heading the Repurpose Book Workshop at FabMo in Mountain View (fabmo.org/workshops.) on November 13th and I am her helper. These are samples of some things we may make plus the one below. |
She added this piece by using repurposed fabrics with the repurposed book. fabmo.org/workshops. |
Found Book workshop
These were our samples for students to see what the possibilities were for our workshop. Monica Lee took all these photos so she isn't in any... |
Student's finished projects from the workshop.. We finished 6 different books. SUCCESS! |
Jodee, Rebecca, Cara and Catherine making the ticket book with me. |
Making our version of the ticket book |
Making the covers to the origami book |
Catherine's oribami pages |
Cara's origami pages |
Promoting our workshop at FabMo Boutique
Jonathan Cranch of FabMo fame and Stephanie a volunteer for the reception table |
Stuff we brought to tempt people to take the workshops |
More stuff to show |
Entry hall with exhibitors, more inside |
Here I am yakking it up! |
Still talking! |
Monday, October 24, 2011
Japan Society's gift to Hoover Middle School Japanese program
Japan Society's donation presentation to Hoover Middle School. A tea ceremony, Ikebana and Origami were shared with the students in the Japanese language program. |
Henry, Megumi Inouye who was the organizer for the event and me in front of the giant crane. I was lucky to be able to help Henry fold a 6' square paper to make the crane. |
Saturday, October 22, 2011
New Workshop with Monica Lee
November 20th is the day for "NOT YOUR ORDINARY WREATH" workshop at Ruths Table (ruthstable.org). Monica Lee, the Artist In Residence, will have samples for participants to see and learn. The workshop is such a good deal at $15. from 1-4 and supplies, the public is invited. Here are a few photos of the ones I made for her as samples. Great for the holidays!
This interior wreath made with pages from a book and buttons. |
Burlap strips on a metal hanger. |
Thursday, October 20, 2011
New Zip Pin
I made this free form pin in 20 minutes. I was missing a black one I made long ago that I gave to my sister in law. This one is made with metal teeth and I used a jacket zipper. I left the pull on for interest. The other was made with large black plastic teeth for a jacket. These are really fun to make. I may teach this type for the Flower Power workshop at FabMo on October 29....not sure yet because there is are so many different kinds to teach...paper flowers, fabric flowers, felted flowers......etc.
Monday, October 17, 2011
Stacy's Mask
Stacy Garfinkel needed a masquerade mask for the San Francisco Beautiful Masquerade Soiree (http://sfbeautiful.org). She was an award winning honoree for her work with the Sunnyside Conservatory (http://sunnysideconservatory.org). Monica Lee, Stacy and I designed and put the mask together. Thank goodness for hot glue guns and seam tape..plus live air plants, succulents and a few green twigs.
Stacy, Monica Lee and I spent a few hours
putting these together with live plants.
....also one for her husband.
Stacy and her live plant mask |
Getting it together... |
Checking it out...collaborating... |
My busy hands |
putting these together with live plants.
....also one for her husband.
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Lani's painting and chair
Aiko Cuneo and Day of the Dead Ofrendas
Aiko Cuneo gave a wonderful workshop at Ruth's Table ruthstable.org this last Saturday. It was a workshop making Ofrenda's which are alters dedicated and to celebrate the spirit of loved ones who have passed. This Mexican tradition lives on in California. Aiko provided guidance and tons of materials to make these below. We all had a great time.
My grandson Mile's Ofrenda for Poppy, his great grandfather, and for Hamy, his first pet who lasted for one week. |
Monica Lee's, AIR of Ruth's Table, for her sister and friends: incomplete. |
This is mine for the ole man - branches, natural plywood, cactus, beer caps, sea shells, plants, Japanese origami and fan. |
Earl's for his family who lived on a Missouri farm. All deceased in the photo. |
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Mrs. Judo: Be Strong, Be Gentle, Be Beautiful
I helped Yuriko Romer (www.flyingcarp.net) with the promotional items for her film documentary about Keiko Fukuda, by making the buttons and mirrors below. After giving up the conventional traditions of her Japanese Samurai-culture youth, Keiko made a lifelong commitment to judo. The film, due for release in 2012, chronicles her journey across 4 continents, 8 decades and 77 years to become the highest ranking woman in judo history. Today at 98, she is the last living connection to Jigoro Kano, judo's founder.
After I designed the templates for the buttons, mirrors and card holders, Monica Lee and I had them printed. Monica brought over her button and mirror maker and we spent the day making these for Yuriko's promotion at a Judo competition at San Francisco City College (10/15/2011). People who contribute to her film production will receive these buttons or mirror. She also had totebags and caps made with the calligraphy and titles.
After I designed the templates for the buttons, mirrors and card holders, Monica Lee and I had them printed. Monica brought over her button and mirror maker and we spent the day making these for Yuriko's promotion at a Judo competition at San Francisco City College (10/15/2011). People who contribute to her film production will receive these buttons or mirror. She also had totebags and caps made with the calligraphy and titles.
Finished buttons being placed on a card to be given to contributors |
Finished mirror |
Printout of the buttons before they are cut |
Cut out |
Putting it all together. |
Putting it together |
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