Claudia Lee demonstrating paper making in her private, working studio.

Upcoming Workshops

APRIL 25-27

Mono Printing with a Gel Plate

John C. Campbell Folk School
Brasstown, North Carolina
(828)837-2775

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MAY 9-11

Designing Artist’s Books

Appalachian Center for Craft
Smithville, TN
(931)372-3051

May 25-30

In The Bag and Outside the Box

Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts
Gatlinburg, TN
865-436-5860

A box is a wonderful container but it is so much more in the hands of an artist. It provides many surfaces for embellishment, wax-resist, mono-printing, collage, stitching and story-telling. It also lends itself to many sculptural possibilities. In this workshop, students will learn a range of surface design techniques, collaging and stitching as well as how to make reusable patterns and to work with different papers. Students will make a Japanese-inspired triangle bag that can fold flat and learn how it can also be the basis for other sculptural box form. Students will keep a class journal and will explore ways to develop their own personal voice.

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June 15-20

Working on Paper to Create a Visual Language

This class will explore a wide range of surface design techniques to create papers that express each student’s personal artistic voice. We will be working with wax resist, Japanese paste, inks, gel prints, collaging and hand stitching. Our work may take the form of artist’s books, boxes, flat and sculptural pieces. Students will be encouraged to explore in the direction that the work takes them. We will be photographing and documenting our work in a studio journal as we go through the week so that each student goes home with everything they need to continue to develop their personal aesthetic and body of work. This workshop is open to all levels of experience or none at all!

Sept. 27-28, 2025

Designing Artists’ Books

Southeast Fiber Arts Alliance (SEFFA)
Chamblee, Georgia
Learn the essentials of bookbinding in this hands-on class! You’ll explore a variety of binding techniques, including:
• Strap-Bound Book – A distinctive binding where pages are secured between the covers with straps.
• Flag Book (Single & Double) –sculptural book based on an accordion book with papers (flags) glued to one or both sides of the accordion.
• Back-to-Back Accordion with Hard Covers – A visually striking format where pages are folded into a continuous zigzag and encased between boards.
• Stiff Leaf Binding – A rigid no-sew method where pages are glued to hinges made of book cloth.
• Drawstring Concertina/Swatch Book – A compact book without a spine and fastened with a drawstring that is perfect for showcasing samples or textures.

Jan 27 – 30, 2026

Surface Design on Paper

Aya Fibers Studio
Stuart, Florida
(336-693-4606) ayafinerstudio.com

Jan 27 – 30 ‘26 “Decorative Paper” “Surface Design on Paper”

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SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE FROM TENNESSEE CRAFT FO SUMMER CLASSES AT SHAKERAG, APPALACHIAN CENTER FOR CRAFT, AND ARROWMONT.

Visit https://tennesseecraft.org/progrmas/scholarships/ for information.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GRANTS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE TENNESSEE ARTS COUNCIL

Visit https://tnartscommission.org/?s=professional+development+grant&orderby=post_date for information.

CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

Once or twice a year I offer a series of workshops in Papermaking, Boro Paper Making, Book Making, Stitched Box Making, Wax Resist, and other Decorative Papers and other paper-related classes.

If this doesn’t suit you, there is another option available.

I welcome individuals and small groups who want to come to the studio for a custom-designed class. I even do classes as part of birthday parties or other celebrations. Come with your family or friends for a day (or several) of creative play or serious study.

Contact me to set up your personal class