FOBA 2026 - Selene Fisher - Playful Patterns in a Leporello Portfolio

Focus on Book Arts 2026

Selene Fisher
Playful Patterns in a Leporello Portfolio - Thursday, June 25, 2026

Read more about FOBA 2026 on their website!
https://focusonbookarts.org/2026-foba-conference/

Workshop Description:

This class is all about creating colorful patterned paper that can be used in other mixed-media projects.

We’ll start off making a leporello case to store smaller papers. This folder combines origami and bookbinding techniques to create a simple and effective structure.

Then we will swing into color and pattern, using acrylic paint, gel plates, Play-Doh  seriously), foam stamps, stencils, different papers, and lots of textures! This is a chance to play with different methods of
creating colorful papers for use in other projects.

Students will leave with a collection of papers housed in their case, Play-Doh for future fun, and any stencils or stamps they create in class.

Materials/equipment to be provided by students:

• Knife
• Biggest cutting mat students have
• Pencil
• Eraser
• Scissors
• Bone folder
• Glue stick or PVA
• Brush
• Metal ruler at least 24” long
• Scraper or old room key card
• Water spray bottle
• Two pieces of approximately 9” x 12” decorative (and foldable) cover paper
• Alcohol-free baby wipes
• An assortment of 3-10 acrylic paints in colors the student likes, plus one dark (black or Paynes gray), one gold or bronze, and titanium white or titanium buff white
• Acrylic gel medium and brush

Optional:

• Gelli plate(s)
• Brayer(s)
• Palette paper or silicone mat or deli paper
• Acrylic paint pens
• Small scraps of book board between 1” and 6”
• 48” metal ruler
• 6” x 24” quilting ruler
• Folding jig