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Explosion Books — A Three-Day Mixed Media Workshop with Margaret Mackie

  • The Art Lounge AK 300 East Dimond Boulevard Anchorage, Alaska, 99515 United States (map)

A book that explodes. Art that surprises. Three days you won't forget.

Over three Wednesday evenings, artists ages 7 to 14 will create one of the most unique art objects they have ever made — a handcrafted explosion book that unfolds into a stunning series of square and triangular pages, each one bursting with color and texture.

Here is how it unfolds:

Day 1 — September 16th
We begin with pure creative play. Students will explore color, collage, paint, and mixed media — layering textures and building a rich, expressive abstract artwork that becomes the heart of the entire project.

Day 2 — September 23rd
The real magic begins. Students will cut their artwork into precise squares and triangles and learn the origami folding techniques that transform flat paper into a book that literally explodes open.

Day 3 — September 30th
We bring it all together — assembling the final book, adding metallic pen details, ribbon, and finishing touches that make each piece completely one of a kind.

No experience necessary. All materials provided.

Every student leaves with a finished explosion book that is equal parts artwork and treasure.

Ages 7 – 14 | Limited to 10 students | All materials included

Explosion Books — A Three-Day Mixed Media Workshop with Margaret Mackie
$150.00

A book that explodes. Art that surprises. Three days you won't forget.

Over three Wednesday evenings, artists ages 7 to 14 will create one of the most unique art objects they have ever made — a handcrafted explosion book that unfolds into a stunning series of square and triangular pages, each one bursting with color and texture.

Here is how it unfolds:

Day 1 — September 16th
We begin with pure creative play. Students will explore color, collage, paint, and mixed media — layering textures and building a rich, expressive abstract artwork that becomes the heart of the entire project.

Day 2 — September 23rd
The real magic begins. Students will cut their artwork into precise squares and triangles and learn the origami folding techniques that transform flat paper into a book that literally explodes open.

Day 3 — September 30th
We bring it all together — assembling the final book, adding metallic pen details, ribbon, and finishing touches that make each piece completely one of a kind.

No experience necessary. All materials provided.

Every student leaves with a finished explosion book that is equal parts artwork and treasure.

Ages 7 – 14 | Limited to 10 students | All materials included

When: September 16th, 23rd & 30th | 3:00 - 5:00pm
Where: The Art Lounge AK, 300 E Dimond Blvd #3, Anchorage

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