Baird Arts Holiday Workshops

The Baird and Pierro Gallery: Book Arts and More* offers ativities for the whole family taught by professional artists under the direction of the South Orange Department of Recreation and Cultural Affairs.

On December 10th:

 Teens and Adults Illuminated Cards and Gifts, 12-1:45 
You don’t have to be a monastic scribe to learn the secrets of medieval manuscript technique! Create an embellished initial for the one you love using historically accurate pigments, mixed with gum arabic. This two hour workshop is for patient children 12 and up, and adults. Although similar in appearance to gouache or water color painting, this technique uses raw pigments for a very different painting experience. Liz Demaree ages 12 and up 

Great Things come in Small Packages: Accordion Book Workshop, 3-3:45 
This little 3” x 3” book is a treasure. Learn to fold a strip of paper into a perfect accordion and then embellish the pages with seasonal rubber stamps, nature inspired stamps etc. Write your text with pen or colored pencil, or use paper punches and make a counting book for the little one on your shopping list. You can design the strip first and then fold for a more serendipitous feel as you turn the pages. Finish it with a hard cover and ribbon. Adults 

Album Making Workshop for adults: 2:00 – 2:45 
While you are in the gallery, take some time to sit and learn to make an album, perfect for gift giving. All materials will be supplied to make this 6” x 6” book with pockets to hold a page of poetry, a collection of photographs for a relative or friend or a record of memories. Adults 
Family Friendly 


Mosaic Workshop 12-12:45
Make something unique for someone special. Try your hand at this festive craft. Joan Tamasco. Family Friendly 

Clay Workshop 1-1:45 
Go ahead, get your hands dirty! Create a small ornament, decoration, or gift in one of the most elemental mediums. Joan Tamasco. Family Friendly 

Holiday Music Jam 12-4pm
Drop in. Baird Musical Teaching Artists invite you to sing along, play along or just listen to festive tunes. Family Friendly 

Tae Kwon Do 1:45 and 2:45 
Work out seasonal stress in one of these sample classes. Family Friendly 

Ballet Stretch 3:00-3:45 
Stretch out the kinks and relieve seasonal stress. Family Friendly

Pre registration is strongly encouraged. Register on line, by phone, or in person. Workshop space is limited! $5 materials fee for each art workshop.

*In the Pierro Gallery: The Book Arts Roundtable Sale and More starts at 11:00 *