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Sondra Holtzman
9:00 - 4:30
Tuesday - Oct 5

P392 - Postcard Travel Journal

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$ 140  

Emerging from a rich past where almost any subject imaginable has at some time been portrayed on a postcard, these tiny messengers continue to be the most popular and economical form of souvenirs for travelers.
Postcards are literally an art form unto themselves. Not only are they fun and historically rich, they make really cool little travel journals, which combined with the time-honored coptic stitch result in a creation that is not only beautiful to look at but functional as well. Tuck your new journal into a pocket or purse and embark on an adventure.
All skill levels are welcome.

Supply List

Four Postcards: one for the front, one for the back and the other two will line the front and back covers, functioning as end sheets. I would suggest bringing some additional postcards to practice on first.

Small, sharp scissors
Glue stick and glue
Text weight paper that is twice the width of the postcards
Awl
Curved needle
Waxed linen thread
Small ephemera to collage the postcard covers: images from magazines, small photos, old postage stamps
Mechanical pencil
Ruler
Small mat knife and cutting board