Dear Everyone ~
August has turned to autumn, and September has arrived in a golden glow. It is birthdayful (this very Saturday), Artful (this very Sunday), and Bookful (beginning next Saturday, the 13th). I am basking a bit, both literally and figuratively. The sun in the studio is feeling very dreamy, and I'm feeling community in the air. I will be in the shop on Saturday—and delighted to receive visitors who aren’t necessarily shoppers.
But speaking of shopping, a customer popped in the other day wanting to purchase September’s Club Artful for a friend as a birthday gift. The customer hadn’t joined us for August’s Club, but thought her friend, who makes her own cards, would enjoy a Club. Ruby whipped up a “September Certificate” and ensconced it in one of our handmade paper bags sealed with a butterfly-clip covered in decorative paper. I love the idea of “Artful of the Month Club”! It might happen. You can read about Club Artful in glorious detail here and you are not too late to join us on Sunday.
Speaking of shopping again, we realize some of you are happier working with pre-trimmed papers, so we’ve put together a Perfect Project Packet of papers. The ensemble includes papers in various weights, patterns, and provenance. If you are in drop-by distance, packets aplenty are on our premises. And of course we can ship (not in time for Sunday, mind you).
Looking ahead, Bookful of India, my 17th Bookful collaboration with Cat Bennett, begins Saturday, September 13. As you read this, several armfuls of parcels are winging their way to students from north to south & coast to coast & across the pond. And if you were hoping to join us, there is still time to receive your kit in time. Ruby & I can wrap & ship your parcel post haste!
We love to remind everyone that all levels, or no levels, of artistic skill & interest are welcome in Bookful. If you have bookbinding or artmaking experience, that’s great; if not, that’s great too! Our pace is relaxed & supportive, and the camaraderie is joyful. Plus, you will have four complete workshop videos (recorded in real time) to watch and rewatch at your leisure. We look forward to seeing you soonish via Zoom!
Club Artful
Bookful of India
May you be enveloped, Bari