Sharon Giesfeldt-van Ruiswyk
Giesfeldt-van Ruiswyk recently moved to Grand Marais from the Milwaukee area where she taught Art History and studio art courses at the University of Wisconsin—Parkside. A life-long fiber artist and trained as a metalsmith—she found herself drawn to the book arts as a graduate student. It seemed the perfect medium to bring together interests in metal type, wood engraved illustrations, historical binding techniques, and art history.
Events this person is involved with:
Instructor(s):
- Multi-Signature Books
- Drum Leaf Binding
- Hardbound Sketchbook (Ages 10 - 14)
- The Secret Life of Books (Ages 10+)
- Mini-class: Pop Ups and Kirigami
- Summer Art Space: Origami, Orizimegami and Kirigami (Ages 8 - 12)
- Summer Art Space: Jewelry Basics: Kumihimo, Braids, and Beads (Ages 8 - 12)
- Summer Art Space: Jewelry Basics II: Making a Simple Chain (Ages 8 - 12)
- Summer Art Space: Jewelry Basics III: Making a Metal Charm (Ages 8 - 12)
- Summer Art Space: Surface Design: Shibori Bandanas (Ages 8 - 12)
- Summer Art Space: Surface Design: Printing on Fabric (Ages 8 - 12)
- Summer Youth Art Camp (Ages 9 - 14)
- Drawing with a Fine Blade
- Miniature Book Library in a Box
- Printmaking: Making Multiples (Ages 9 – 12)
- Star Book with Pop-up Pages (Ages 9 - adult)
- Japanese Stab Bound Books
- Mask Making (Ages 5 to adult)
- Community Ink Day
- Japanese Stab Bound Books
