Studio Workshop: Bookmaking
August 2, 2025 | 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Location: High Museum of Art, Red Workshop, Greene Family Education Center
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Influential artists like William Blake, Ed Ruscha, and Kara Walker have long been attracted to books as vehicles for artistic expression. Join us to experiment with the sculptural possibilities of bookmaking: learn exciting techniques and create your own book.
About Studio Workshops
Studio Workshops are beginner-friendly art-making workshops inspired by artworks on view at the High. These workshops provide opportunities to experiment, play, and enjoy new art-making materials and processes. No prior experience is required. Studio Workshops are designed for adults, but all ages are welcome. This workshop is offered four times.
About Your Instructor
Purna Ahuja is a graphic artist turned art educator. As a graphic artist, she worked in publishing in New York and Atlanta with a specialization in children’s books. Her passion for educational materials inspired her to change careers, and she worked as an art educator for Gwinnett County Public Schools for twenty-one years using multidisciplinary and STEAM-based methods to teach students of diverse needs and abilities. She has served as a juror to select high school students for the Governor’s Honors Program and has also been a supervising mentor for several art education students at Georgia State University.
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