Botanical Printing on Paper
BOTANICAL PRINTING ON PAPER
Friday, July 12 or Saturday, July 13, 10 am to 4 pm
Learn to make prints on paper with natures own special botanicals. We will look at how to make papers print what nature can give. You can use the results for cards, origami, books and more. Delve into the world of botanical printing, using natural leaves, flowers, roots or fruits of naure. All materials will be provided for the workshop. Instructor Dorothy Yuki, an innovative designer.
Dorothy Yuki studied to be something other than an artist. She began as a fashion designer immediately after college but soon she became a partner of a manufacturing company, In Good Company, and designed kitchen soft goods and linens. She served as a production and design consultant for music production companies and start-ups, She returned to designing linens for Macy’s in the 80’s and lived internationally.in Barcelona Spain, Lisbon, Portugal, Montevideo Uruguay and Tequisquiapan Queretaro Mexico. Now in her 70’s and living in San Francisco, she is engaged in many volunteer activities, Ruth’s Table, Artseed, SCRAP-sf, and FabMo. She also mentored at Bay High School in their Senior Program. She was past President of Friends of Calligraphy and presently a Master Educator for the Macy’s Fashion Incubator San Francisco. She still has the time to do ‘art’ and has worked on projects for MMOCA, Flax Art and Design and Kalligraphia.
This workshop has been generously sponsored by Steve Ichinaga. Discounted Workshop Fee: $50 Space is limited. RSVP by June 28th and indicate your preferred date. A list of dried and fresh plants that you can bring with you will be provided after you sign up.
Our next guest hosts will be Dan and Colleen Hirano, who have selected Sansho the Bailiff (1954) directed by Mizoguchi Kenji. More details: Starring Mizoguchi’s muse, Tanaka Kinuyo, as a mother in feudal Japan separated from her son and daughter and their brutal treatment, this classic film is considered one of the finest examples of Japan’s Golden Age of Cinema.