Flawed, Cracked and Fractured: bookmaking with Kate Thompson

About
Join renowned American mixed media artist Kate Thompson for an inspiring workshop and discover the art of bookmaking. We will create a fabric and paper book that evokes a vintage, timeworn aesthetic. This unique creation will feature an artful blend of antique linens and laces, vintage ledger papers and ephemera, botanical prints, watercolour papers, acrylics, earth pigments, and other thoughtfully curated materials.Using multilayered mixed media techniques to create a personal and expressive book such as collage, mark making, embroidery, image transfers, distressing lace and fabrics with plaster, make a faux antique tin type photo, dyed papers, botanical printing, bookbinding and more.
What’s Included:
• 5 days of inspiring art.
• A unique creative and social experience.
• Light snacks for morning and afternoon tea.
• A special evening with Kate prior to the workshop to meet each other, including nibbles and drinks.
• All materials are supplied.
Date
Monday 19 October 2026 9:00 AM - Friday 23 October 2026 4:00 PM (UTC+11)Location
Jerrabomberra Wetlands
2 Dairy Road, Fyshwick ACT 2609