Create eye-catching patterns with vivid colors through the magic of paint floating on water. An elegant way to decorate paper for calligraphy, bookbinding, collage, and stationery, this hydro-printing process has been around for centuries.
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Book & Paper Arts Studio
A state-of-the-art facility completed in 2017, this spacious, well-lit building is the home of all Book & Paper Arts, Calligraphy, Marbling, and Printmaking classes. In addition to 2,800 square feet of indoor work space, it includes a large open deck and covered porch that can be used as work areas in the warmer months.
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Resident Artist in Book & Paper Arts, Printmaking, Marbling, Calligraphy
Dea Sasso
Dea is a professional hand bookbinder, sole proprietor of Light of Day Bindery since 1988, and custom leather designer since 1970. She works on private collections; repairs and restores old books; and designs and creates new books, editions, and miniatures. She has been teaching in art institutes and privately since 1991. Dea has an MSPH and has studied and worked for numerous nationally known hand binders and conservators. She is a member of the Southern Highland Craft Guild and the Guild of Book Workers.
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