Paper Gems

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November 2nd, 2024 1:00 PM

  • Instructor: Dorothy Yuki
  • Workshop Type: Arts
  • Workshop Status: Wait-list
  • Sessions: 1
  • In-person or Online?: In-person

Workshop Fee (includes materials fee): $95


Masks are no longer required for workshops, though anyone is welcome to wear one if they wish.


Adorn yourself with easy to make paper necklaces, or give them as gifts! We will cover techniques to make at least three different kinds of "gems" and put them together to make lightweight and easy to wear jewelry. 

Why buy them in a museum gift store when you can make your own? Bring your creativity and any lightweight decorative papers you'd like to experiment with.
 

>> Prerequisite: None <<

Materials to Bring: All tools and materials will be provided. Students are also welcome to bring any of their own lightweigh decorative papers to experiment with.

Date & Time: Saturday, November 2, 2024 :: 1-5pm

Location: 375 Rhode Island St, San Francisco, CA 94103

NOTE: Please read over the SFCB Registration Policies before signing up for a class. Registration will close approximately three days prior to the start date of the workshop to allow the instructor time to prep materials for class. We recommend you not wait to register, as workshops that don't meet our minimum enrollment will be canceled, sometimes as much as a week in advance.
 


About the Instructor | Dorothy Yuki (she/her)

Dorothy 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. After its sale, she worked as a production and design consultant with many identity and music production companies, as well as new startups.
While living in Tequisquiapan, she became involved with the Sierra Gorda Ecological Group and taught small communities to become self-sustaining.
Now in her 80s and living in San Francisco, she is engaged in many volunteer activities: Ruth’s Table, Artseed, SCRAP-SF, San Francisco Center for the Book, and FabMo. She also mentored at Bay High School in their Senior Program. She was past President of Friends of Calligraphy and has been a Master Educator for the Macy’s Fashion Incubator San Francisco.
To find out more about Dorothy's work, visit her blog www.dotsrainbow.com.

Past Student Reviews:

“She was so well-prepared with all tools ready, generous handouts and materials. She is so friendly and knowledgeable.”

“Dorothy was very active, passionate, and explain things clearly to everybody.”

“Since no prior experience was necessary, having all the tools/materials provided was very convenient.  Dorothy was very knowledgeable and engaging."

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375 Rhode Island St
San Francisco, CA 94103-5133
United States