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SUMMARY:Exploring Book-ness Workshop
DESCRIPTION:TICKETS\nSurrounded by the artworks in Off the Page exhibition\, participants are invited to explore the many possibilities of what a book can be with Bohemia Boulder. \nFrom ancient scrolls to contemporary artist books\, this hands-on workshop examines the book as both a vessel for ideas and an artistic medium in its own right. Together\, we’ll challenge conventional notions of “book-ness.” \nDoes a book need pages? Does it need words? Does it even need to be legible? How can we stretch these boundaries to create a book that speaks in our own unique voice? \nParticipants will learn several folded book structures\, experiment with a variety of materials\, tools\, and mark-making techniques\, and explore the relationship between concept and material. Through playful experimentation and reflection\, you’ll create a one-of-a-kind book inspired by your own process\, experiences\, and imagination—using truly “off the page” approaches. \nNo prior experience is necessary. All materials will be provided. \n 
URL:https://thedairy.org/event/exploring-book-ness-workshop/
LOCATION:McMahon Gallery\, Walnut Street\, Boulder\, Colorado\, 80302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Off the Page Exhibit: Artist Talk
DESCRIPTION:TICKETS\nJoin the artists of OFF THE PAGE: Language as Material in the Dairy Arts Center’s McMahon Gallery for an engaging conversation exploring the role of language\, storytelling\, and the written word in contemporary art. Featuring artists working across photography\, sculpture\, installation\, and mixed media\, this discussion offers a unique opportunity to hear directly from the exhibiting artists about their creative processes\, influences\, and the ideas behind their work. Discover how contemporary artists are using language as material\, inspiration\, and a tool for connection in an increasingly media-saturated world. \nDoors open at 5:00 PM\, with the artist talk beginning at 5:15 PM. The program will feature a 45-minute moderated discussion followed by a 20-minute audience Q&A. Guests are invited to stay afterward to mingle with the artists and explore the exhibition. \nSeating is limited; advance registration is required. Audience questions encouraged.
URL:https://thedairy.org/event/off-the-page-exhibit-artist-talk/
LOCATION:McMahon Gallery\, Walnut Street\, Boulder\, Colorado\, 80302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:Meander Books Workshop
DESCRIPTION:TICKETS\nIn this hands-on workshop with Bohemia Boulder\, participants will create a magical “meander book” by painting paper\, then folding and cutting it into a unique sculptural book form. Once assembled\, the book can be transformed with words\, drawings\, collage\, photographs\, keepsakes\, and personal imagery\, then finished with handmade covers and special fasteners. \nInspired by the themes of Off the Page: Language as Material\, this workshop inviting participants to experiment with storytelling\, memory-keeping\, mark-making\, and creative book structures. Using a variety of papers\, ephemera\, and found materials\, you’ll create a one-of-a-kind artist book that unfolds in unexpected ways and reflects your own experiences\, interests\, and imagination. \nAll materials will be provided\, including fine and found papers\, ephemera\, photographs\, natural materials\, and other creative treasures. Participants are also encouraged to bring personal photos\, mementos\, or paper materials they would like to incorporate into their book. \nNo prior experience is necessary. Suitable for adults\, teens\, and creative kids ages 10 and up. \nAbout Bohemia  \nBohemia is a creative collaboration between artists and educators Cindy Parker and Abby Sivy\, who share a passion for helping people reconnect with their creativity through hands-on\, process-driven art experiences. \nCindy Parker is a mixed-media artist\, writer\, and lifelong collector of found objects whose work incorporates words\, natural materials\, and treasured ephemera. With a background in English literature\, graphic design\, and community arts programming\, she has spent many years developing creative programs for older adults and believes that making art enriches wellbeing at every stage of life. \nAbby Sivy is an artist\, designer\, and educator whose playful approach to creativity is rooted in a lifelong love of making. A graduate of Parsons School of Design\, she has spent nearly two decades teaching innovative art programs for children and adults. Through her work with Bohemia Boulder\, Abby encourages participants to embrace experimentation\, overcome creative fears\, and rediscover the joy of creating. \nTogether\, Cindy and Abby create welcoming workshops that celebrate curiosity\, imagination\, and the creative potential in everyone. \n 
URL:https://thedairy.org/event/meander-books-workshop/
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SUMMARY:From Image to Story: A Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:TICKETS\nWhen a work of art resonates with our own experience\, we recognize it. Through that recognition\, we begin to build meaning\, connection\, and understanding. \nJoin Fireside Ink Writers Workshop for a unique writing workshop inspired by Off the Page at the Dairy Arts Center. Using artworks from the exhibition as a starting point\, participants will explore personal narratives through guided writing prompts\, close looking\, and conversation. This workshop invites writers of all levels and genres to discover how visual art can open a doorway into their own stories while deepening our sense of shared community. \nSurrounded by the artworks of Off the Page in the McMahon Gallery\, attendees will reflect on the images that resonate most deeply with them and use those responses as a springboard for creative exploration. Through a series of guided exercises\, participants will uncover personal connections\, memories\, and stories inspired by the work on view. \nYou’ll leave with fresh writing\, new tools for creative reflection\, and a deeper appreciation for the ways art can help us better understand ourselves and one another. \nNo prior writing experience is necessary. All genres and experience levels are welcome. \nAbout the Instructor \nBrenda Kahn is a Boulder-based artist celebrated for lyric-driven music that blends personal narratives with broader social commentary. She gained acclaim in the 1990s with her distinctive punk-folk sound\, earning a recording contract with Columbia Records and critical praise for her album Epiphany in Brooklyn. She has toured with musical greats including Bob Dylan and Jeff Buckley and is the author of Ode to Chores\, a humorous collection of verse about motherhood. \nHer 2024 single\, Alright OK\, is available on YouTube and Spotify. Kahn’s memoir\, which explores the transformative power of music and writing against the backdrop of the East Village music scene of the 1990s\, is currently on submission. \nLearn more at: www.brendakahn.com \nAbout Fireside Ink Writers Workshop \nFounded in 2024 by Loie Rawding and Brenda Kahn\, Fireside Ink Writers Workshop was created to build a supportive writing community in the heart of Boulder County. Today\, Fireside Ink offers multi-level\, multi-genre workshops\, literary readings and events\, as well as private mentorship\, supporting writers from all backgrounds and experience levels. \nWhether crafting a memoir\, exploring fiction or poetry\, or discovering the joy of self-expression for the first time\, Fireside Ink provides the guidance\, encouragement\, and community needed to turn ideas into meaningful\, lasting stories. \nLearn more at: www.firesideinkwriters.org
URL:https://thedairy.org/event/from-image-to-story-a-writing-workshop/
LOCATION:McMahon Gallery\, Walnut Street\, Boulder\, Colorado\, 80302\, United States
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SUMMARY:Word/Play! Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:TICKETS\nJoin us on October 7\, 5–8 PM in the Dairy Arts Center’s McMahon Gallery for Word/Play!\, an open mic evening hosted by Aspen Everett in conjunction with the Off the Page exhibition. \nOff the Page explores the power of language—how words shape identity\, transmit knowledge\, build community\, and inspire creativity. Now it’s your turn! \nAt Word/Play! open mic\, poets\, musicians\, comedians\, storytellers\, and creatives of every kind are invited to share original work in an open and supportive environment. Participants are especially encouraged to respond to the exhibition\, individual artworks\, or the exhibition’s themes\, though this is not required. \nPerformers who sign up in advance will have their entry fee waived. Each performance slot is up to 8 minutes long. \nTo enquire for a performance slot\, email host Aspen Everett by October 1 at aspeneverett11@gmail.com \nAny remaining slots will be filled on a first-come\, first-served basis on the evening of the event. We recommend arriving at 5:00 PM sharp if you would like to sign up that night. \nAbout the Host \nAspen Everett is a poet\, performer\, and organizer living in Boulder\, Colorado. They are the author of Tributaries (Middle Creek Publishing)\, and their work has appeared in Planted Journal\, Twenty Bellows\, South Broadway Press\, Anthropocene Magazine\, and other publications. Aspen serves as a Community Engagement Instructor with Lighthouse Writers\, Assistant Editor of Screaming at America\, Poetry Coordinator with the Artist Resistance Coalition\, and host of Spotlight: A Boulder Notoriety Show. Aspen is also the Book Events Manager at Trident Booksellers & Cafe. They live with their seventeen-year-old and a collection of stubborn houseplants.
URL:https://thedairy.org/event/word-play-open-mic/
LOCATION:McMahon Gallery\, Walnut Street\, Boulder\, Colorado\, 80302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Writing Through Art - Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:TICKETS\nWhat happens when a work of art becomes the starting point for a story\, poem\, or personal reflection? \nFireside Ink Writers Workshop is thrilled to partner with Off the Page at the Dairy Arts Center for an immersive writing workshop inspired by visual art. Surrounded by the exhibition in the McMahon Gallery\, participants will explore how artworks can spark stories\, memories\, questions\, and unexpected creative discoveries. \nThrough guided writing prompts\, close observation\, and discussion\, you’ll experiment with new ways of responding to what you see on the gallery walls. We’ll look at examples of writers who have drawn inspiration from visual art and discover how careful looking can open up fresh ideas\, vivid language\, and imaginative possibilities. \nWhether you’re a seasoned writer or simply curious about creative expression\, this workshop offers a welcoming space to connect art and language in new ways. You’ll leave with new writing\, practical creative techniques\, and a fresh perspective on how visual art can become a powerful catalyst for storytelling. \nNo prior writing experience is necessary. Writers of all genres and experience levels are welcome. \nAbout the Instructor \nLoie Rawding is the author of the ekphrastic novel Tight Little Vocal Cords (KERNPUNKT)\, a finalist for the Big Other Book Awards and one of Lambda Literary’s Most Anticipated Books of 2020. She is an editor\, creative mentor\, and teaching artist who works with arts organizations across the country. \nLoie grew up on an island off the coast of Maine. A recovering actor and dancer\, she studied performing arts in Boston and worked in publishing in New York before earning an MFA from the University of Colorado. She is certified in Narrative Medicine through Columbia University and collaborates with medical practitioners to improve patient outcomes through the power of storytelling. She is currently at work on her third novel. \nLearn more at: www.loierawding.com \nAbout Fireside Ink Writers Workshop \nFounded in 2024 by Loie Rawding and Brenda Kahn\, Fireside Ink Writers Workshop was created to build a supportive writing community in the heart of Boulder County. Today\, Fireside Ink offers multi-level\, multi-genre workshops\, literary readings\, events\, and private mentorship opportunities for writers of all backgrounds and experience levels. \nWhether crafting a memoir\, exploring fiction or poetry\, or discovering the joy of self-expression for the first time\, writers find the guidance\, encouragement\, and community needed to transform ideas into meaningful stories. \nLearn more at: www.firesideinkwriters.org
URL:https://thedairy.org/event/what-is-ekphrasis_writing-workshop/
LOCATION:McMahon Gallery\, Walnut Street\, Boulder\, Colorado\, 80302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts,Workshops,Writing Workshops
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SUMMARY:First Draft to Bookshelf: The Making of a Novel with Author Wallis Kinney
DESCRIPTION:TICKETS\nThere is no such thing as a perfect first draft. Yet many writers face the blank page with the pressure to get everything right the first time. \nJoin Boulder author Wallis Kinney for a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of her internationally bestselling debut romantic fantasy novel\, A Dark and Secret Magic. Through drafts\, notes\, reader feedback\, and editorial revisions\, Kinney will trace the evolution of her novel from its earliest handwritten ideas to its final published form. \nParticipants will get a rare glimpse into the collaborative process behind writing and publishing a book\, exploring how stories change through revision\, critique\, and creative experimentation. Along the way\, Kinney will share early concepts\, discarded passages\, beta-reader comments\, and editor notes that helped shape the novel into the book readers know today. \nPerfect for writers\, readers\, aspiring authors\, and lovers of all things autumnal\, this engaging discussion offers an opportunity to peek behind the curtain and discover how a story makes its journey from first draft to bookshelf. \nAbout the Author \nWallis Kinney is the author of the internationally bestselling romantic fantasy novel A Dark and Secret Magic. Drawing inspiration from both science and fairy tales\, she weaves elements of wonder\, curiosity\, and imagination into her work. Kinney studied Planetary Science and Molecular Biology at the University of Colorado and holds a Master’s degree in Economics from Purdue University. She is president of the Jane Bosart Foundation\, which provides life-changing scholarships to underprivileged students in Texas and Colorado. Kinney lives in Boulder\, where the mountains continue to inspire her creative practice. \n 
URL:https://thedairy.org/event/first-draft-to-bookshelf-the-making-of-a-novel-with-author-wallis-kinney/
LOCATION:McMahon Gallery\, Walnut Street\, Boulder\, Colorado\, 80302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts,Writing Workshops
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