Etching Entitled Ancient Silence

This is another etching that I have in an exhibit at the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center. It is called Print and Paper:Students of Laura Beyer. I have taken etching and book binding classes from her. She is a wonderful instructor. It is a very nice show and goes on until April 21, 2017. It is at 1516 Cranbrook Rd., Birmingham, Michigan.http://www.gailslighthousecards.com

Ribbon Book Class

This is an interesting project using hand painted papers, antique buttons for closures, and wonderful little embellishments to decorate our one of a kind, handmade book. This will be an enjoyable project that you can use for drawings, calligraphy, and photographs. It will also make wonderful gifts for people for birthdays, anniversaries, and graduations. Come and join us for a day of creative fun at my studio in Clawson, Michigan on Saturday, July 20, 2013. If you would like to register or if you have questions please contact Gail at 248-288-2188 or through her website at  http://www.gailslighthousecards.com  

Turkish Paper Marbling Workshop Schedule

Enjoy the fun art of Turkish Paper Marbling.

I have 2 marbling classes scheduled at my studio in Clawson, Michigan. The first is scheduled for Saturday, June 15, 2013 and the second is scheduled for Saturday,  June 29, 2013. 

If you are interested or would like more information on these workshops please contact me by phone at 248-288-2188 or through my website at  http://www.gailslighthousecards.com 

Turkish Paper Marbling Workshop

   In the 15th century, Persians and Turks used a thickened water and combed their designs in a process called "Ebru". It spread around Europe but it was not until the 19th century that written instructions about the marbling process was available. The craft became an obscure book art in this country until the craft movement in the 1970's.
   I have been paper marbling for 20 years and teach marbling classes at my studio. If you would like to try the fun art of Paper Marbling please contact me at my website at http://www.gailslighthousecards.com