Works of Paper, an exhibition of book, paper and fiber arts by Aimee Lee, runs through April 29 in the Esther Drezner Visitors' Gallery at the Farmington Valley Arts Center. Based in New York's Westchester County, Lee makes and works with hanji: Korean handmade paper. "I use paper manipulation techniques such as natural dyeing and surface treatment, texturing, felting, cording and weaving," she says. "I have adapted ancient techniques and materials to update tradition and encourage the survival and evolution of the old ways, while adding layers of meaning to my practice."
"This show will provide a respite from the hectic world outside," says Lee, but while her works appear calm and muted on the surface, a nervous energy lies just beneath.
Visitors' Gallery Hours: Wed.-Sat., noon-4 p.m., and by appointment
Create with Aimee: At Aimee's Books in Abundance workshop on Saturday and Sunday, April 28 and 29, participants will learn how to make a plethora of book structures using simple but powerful tools. This class for all levels covers traditional bookbinding basics, combined with contemporary creative exercises to transform materials and stories into meaningful books. Create ingenious volumes by manipulating a single page five times. Transfer content to books using mark-making techniques from pochoir to simple prints. Make decorative paper for covers through painting and textile techniques.
10 a.m.-4 p.m. each day. Tuition: $240, Materials fee: $25.
To register, call 860-678-1867.
