I went to California and all I got was a new hairstyle inspired by wind
news from the studio of Hope Amico 4.17.24
Just kidding. California was great. It was a quick visit but I saw a few friends old and new. I ate my favorite foods. I tabled at the San Jose Printer’s Fair with my pal and taught a class at the San Francisco Center for the Book. And I forgot to take photos. So you have to trust me that it happened.
Now I am home and looking forward to the next few months. Classes and markets galore and some plans to make. Of course, there’s also World Collage day in May. Read on for all the details.
Do you live in the Bay Area? Want to know the next time I’m coming so won’t miss a class or event or eating dumplings in the park?
respond to this email and say IM IN CALIFORNIA and I’ll make sure you’re on the *all California* list!
World Collage Day is May 11!
How will you celebrate?
Collage-o-rama is happening all month in Seattle with special events, including a World Collage Day Pinata Party with Torea Frey! (I’ll be there!)
Powell’s in Portland is hosting a collage meet and opening for a collage show (I have new work in it!)
Can’t make these? I am part of something that I can’t share yet! keep your eyes peeled!
online, in person and beyond!
artists who want to teach but don’t know where to start: Join me for Share Your Skills 4/24 and 5/1. An introduction for how to structure classes, where to teach, and tips for getting practice ! Includes planning a class together and feedback on your ideas! Sliding scale $25-75
Use it, Don’t Scrap it! as part of Collage-o-rama, Im teaching this class on incorperating found and unusual materials in your work and also an Instant ZIne Collage class (pro tip: each class is $25 ! Make it a weekend!)May 25 &26
It’s time to sign up for Studio Practice for May! Online Mondays 4-6pm and in person at Paisley Studios 1-3 pm PST
QUESTION: should we have an earlier online Studio Practice for the East Coast folks?
the return to tacoma!
I am tabling at a few events in May and June, in case you live in the PNW and need some new stickers or zines or whatever I drag with me.
Next up, the return to the Tacoma Wayzgoose. Come say hi. Last year I saw so many lovely folks, shared some Keep Writing postcards,and did not buy anything in the equipment tent, Come say hi! May 3 and 4 at the Moore Library.
you don’t have to have it all figured out
That’s all I got. Take care of your heart. It’s tough out there but stay open to love.
xoxo Hope