Paper Transformation: From Squash Books to Zines with Kathy Burnside

Saturday, August 30th
2 - 5 PM
$45
Ages 18+

Please note: the location of this class has changed. The new location is West Campus Office Builing, 131 Margaret Lane, Rm 004, Hillsborough, NC 27278. This is a fully accessible classroom on the first floor and can be accessed by the elevator or stairs. Parking is available in the Eno River Parking Garage. Enter through the driveway of the Orange County Library for the closest parking.


About the Class:

Unfold the incredible potential of paper in this hands-on workshop! Journey through a fascinating exploration of paper manipulation, starting with the delightful surprise of squash books and culminating in the creation of your very own mini-zine. Discover how simple folds and clever constructions can transform flat sheets into unique three-dimensional forms and multi-page booklets. Whether you're a seasoned crafter or new to the world of paper art, this class will ignite your creativity and equip you with foundational skills in paper folding and basic bookbinding.

About the facilitator:

Kathy Shaw Burnside is an artist of many talents. At this time in her journey she's developed from a bookbinding artist into a junk journaling artist. This art form has its roots in bookmaking, and includes recycling and upcycling. The art form encompasses many of the paper arts genres--watercolor, origami, Zentangle, just to name a few. Kathy presently teach classes at Alamance Arts in Alamance County. Kathy is passionate about her art, and this really comes through in her classes.Kathy is a founding member of Blue Wagon, LLC, with Neysa Rojas. Kathy and Neysa are the Eno Art Mill's 2025 BIPOC Artists in Residence.

You may also like the following events from Orange County Arts Commission & Eno Arts Mill:

• This Thursday, 28th August, 07:30 pm, Evening Edition - Sound in the Gallery with Ancient Song Therapy in Hillsborough
• This Saturday, 30th August, 11:00 am, Encore : Intro to Gelli Printing with Freddie Bell in Hillsborough
• Next month, 20th September, 10:00 am, Stencil Magic with Susan Brubaker Knapp in Hillsborough

Also check out other Arts events in Hillsborough, Workshops in Hillsborough.