Assemblooks....

.....a workshop by Michael de Meng .

Last weekend I attended another fabulous workshop with Michael de Meng, this time the whole weekend was on one project....well, you could do more than one if you wanted....and as the title suggests it was assemblages using books.

It was great, it reinforced some of the things I had learnt in Perth last year and of course I learnt some new things.....even if it meant leaving with an overwhelming desire to buy another tool or dremel attachment! As always Michael is so generous with his knowledge and time, and ever present is his ability to help guide individuals when required and in doing so bringing out everyone's indidvidual style. It is amazing to see the diversity at the end.

Another added bonus was the great group of people who attended. There were thirteen artists in this workshop who were all talented, generous and supportive. It made the weekend even more amazing. There were a lot of laughs which is always an essential component for me. I had the same fabulous roomie as I had in Perth and can truly say that it makes for a more enjoyable and relaxing weekend when you share it with some one who gets you, and likes to share in the laughs and good food, all that was missing were the caprisokas!

Thanks to the lovely and talented Janine for organising this great event, the hard work is much appreciated....and a big THANK YOU for being so generous, the goody bag everyone received was unbelieveable, so many yummy goodies - both edible and non!!

Below are a couple of images of my unfinished book. The colour in these photos really didn't come out very well at all, I will take better photos once I have finished the piece. The book when closed measures approx. 22 x 29 cm.

Comments

[Lysh]

Oh no... guru demeng is back inspiring strange behaviour. Add-ons for dremel? Hmmm... they better be small because there's not much space in that studio for anything that takes up more than 2 centimetres cubed!

[robruhn]

Looks like another fabulous workshop Ursula, can't wait to see your finished book, it looks divine
Ro
xo

[Megan]

Glad you had such an agreeable roomie!
You did a great job with the book - got any spare posterboard?
Mx

[Janine]

Great to finally meet you and Megan in person! Thanks for the lovely comments... it was a fantastic weekend.... although I think I have only just recovered! lol Looking forward to another of Michael's workshop! xo