Course Description: Simple Improv Bookmaking
Mary Beth Shaw, Instructor
Welcome to Simple Improv Bookmaking!
You can make a book!
Use a single “parent” sheet of paper to create splendid pages in Simple Improv Bookmaking with Mary Beth Shaw. In this course, you will learn how a nice wash of color and just the right amount of detail work together to create cohesive pages. You will also learn how to stitch “signatures” into your cover, creating an artistic journal that is ready for later details – perfectly sized for a theme, use as a travel journal, a place for your thoughts, or to give as a gift.
Binder Bonus! Learn how to create a fascinating binder with cardboard and spray paints.
Course curriculum
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Simple Improv Bookmaking: Course Intro
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Simple Improv Bookmaking: Supplies
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Intro to Painting & Binding
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Simple Improv Bookmaking: Painting the Pages
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Simple Improv Bookmaking: Painting the Pages
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Simple Improv Bookmaking: Binding the Book
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Simple Improv Bookmaking: Binding the Book
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Bonus Project: Intro to Making the Binder
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Bonus Project: Supplies for Making the Binder
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Bonus! Make a Binder
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Bonus: Binder Instructions
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StencilGirl Studio Community Group on Facebook
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Reviews
Linda Beasley
Simple Improv Bookmaking
Carole Bowen
I couldn’t stop watching. Mary Beth you are so easy and fun to listen to. I like how you don’t take yourself so serious and your attitude about mistakes. Loved this bookmaking technique. Can’t wait to embellish it. Thanks for the extra cover tec...
Read MoreI couldn’t stop watching. Mary Beth you are so easy and fun to listen to. I like how you don’t take yourself so serious and your attitude about mistakes. Loved this bookmaking technique. Can’t wait to embellish it. Thanks for the extra cover technique with spray paint.
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Lori Zajac
Mary Beth is always fun to watch. I love the idea of starting with a large piece of paper to create a cohesive background for a journal. This is a very "approachable" course for newbies.
Mary Beth is always fun to watch. I love the idea of starting with a large piece of paper to create a cohesive background for a journal. This is a very "approachable" course for newbies.
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Tonya Iverson
i am obsessed with journals; pre-made/store bought, handmade journals bought at craft fairs, and homemade. This course gave me fresh ideas on creating interesting pages before binding them together. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
i am obsessed with journals; pre-made/store bought, handmade journals bought at craft fairs, and homemade. This course gave me fresh ideas on creating interesting pages before binding them together. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Read LessJette Karmark Hansen
Simple Improv bookmaking
Kate Lehman
Thank you, I loved it, this little course has filled my heart with colourful joy. I have been making books for a few years, using the white pages technique. So pleased to have had the opportunity to see Mary Beth Shaw make the coloured pages an...
Read MoreThank you, I loved it, this little course has filled my heart with colourful joy. I have been making books for a few years, using the white pages technique. So pleased to have had the opportunity to see Mary Beth Shaw make the coloured pages and sew the 3 signatures. Fantastic creativity. cheers Kate
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rita zizza
well, it is almost impossible to stop once this interaction is exploding right before your eyes! Mary Beth makes it seem like child play and in essence it is so much fun to address it as adult play and engage fully with all those lines, circles ...
Read Morewell, it is almost impossible to stop once this interaction is exploding right before your eyes! Mary Beth makes it seem like child play and in essence it is so much fun to address it as adult play and engage fully with all those lines, circles and fabulous colors. Totally unique and completely original. Relax, this is your time and enjoy each precious moment!
Read LessSally Fica
I really enjoyed this class. It was fun and easy to follow along with. And I like the unfussiness of her style.
I really enjoyed this class. It was fun and easy to follow along with. And I like the unfussiness of her style.
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Kim Cragin
Excellent, easy to understand and fun!
Excellent, easy to understand and fun!
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Carly Blankevoort
The ideas are simply wonderful. I loved the spray painting binder project. Definitely on my to-do list
The ideas are simply wonderful. I loved the spray painting binder project. Definitely on my to-do list
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Mary Beth Shaw
Owner
Mary Beth Shaw worked in the insurance industry for 18 years before she quit her job in 2000 to re-ignite a childhood love of art. She is now a full time painter and internationally known workshop instructor. Her creative process is largely self taught, spontaneous and joyful. She is author of Flavor for Mixed Media and Stencil Girl , both published by F&W and is also a columnist for Somerset Studios Magazine.In 2010, Mary Beth recognized a need for 'artist designed' stencils and created StencilGirl Products, which has quickly grown into a respected supplier of high quality stencils for all media. Living with her husband and three cats, Mary Beth is passionate about every moment of life.