Book Artists Gail & Abbey
Meet Gail and Abbey Santner
Searsport Shores Artists in Residence for the week of June 26 through July 2
Hello Searsport Shores Campers and Fans! My name is Gail and my
daughter Abigail and I will be offering Book Arts activities relying on the
beautiful local scenery for inspiration and a few materials. I have been
making folded and stitched books since 2009 and love the flow of
creativity that comes with working with others. For me, the content of a book
is critically important although I admit to having a collection of empty-paged books.
is critically important although I admit to having a collection of empty-paged books.
One time I made a book using old New York postcards to recreate my parents’
visit to the Big Apple as they would have written about it to friends and family.
Another book I am proud of is my tiny “Six Word Stories” book that family members
have contributed to capturing events and feelings in a few significant words.
Gardening in my yard and as a volunteer can take over my life in the
summer. I have perennial gardens that I am perennially fussing over and a
vegetable garden that I try to make unattractive to deer. Success is usually
“next year.” I love the sense of promise that comes from planting seeds in
the springtime; the reality of pests eating my plants brings me down to
earth in the summer. But when bees, butterflies, moths, and even a
dragonfly or two find my yard, I have a sense of accomplishment….just
like when I finish making a book .
Join us as in making various kinds of folded and stitched books as well as creating beautiful papers to use in our books.
We will turn to the natural surroundings for the book’s content to create a very personalized memento of your time in beautiful Maine!