"I'd like to invite you to the place where the art of collecting, gathering, sorting and beautiful mixed-media techniques meet and flourish into a beautiful project which I'm sure will be a source of inspiration for more and more artistic adventures!"
- Finnabair
Join Finnabair as she explores the magic of vintage books and shows you how to turn them into dimensional and multilayered pieces of art.
Finnabair is taking you on a complete journey that starts off explaining where to find and how to choose an old book to work in and goes through to preparing it, embellishing the covers (two ways!) as well as creating artistic records of your stories inside.
The “Book of Possibilities” class is most unique. Finnabair has never taught it before, so you are getting a chance to learn and see the process that she hasn’t shared with anyone yet.
This class is perfect for everyone! Especially for those of you who look for adding some dimension, character and adventure to your works.
If this is your first class with Finnabair then you are in for a great treat! Even though the process is heavily mixed-media based we can guarantee you that with Finnabair’s instructions you will be able to follow it with ease and create your unique book in no time.
"As a proud owner of a bunch of Books of Possibilities/Moodbooks I have to admit that creating this class was a pure pleasure, my head was spinning with ideas and I'm sure you will experience the same excitement as I did! Well, who doesn’t like to transform an old book into a beautiful - and personal - work of art?"
- Finnabair
This is a mixed-media altered book project. Finnabair is taking you to her unique and imaginative world of old books, papers, paints, textures, and dreamy colours.
You’ll be encouraged to follow Finnabair’s step-by-step instructions where she explains every stage in great detail and gives you the opportunity to turn your own imagination on. Together with this class you will be also getting a full and detailed product information video, which explains all about the supplies used.
Even if you are a beginner and you have no idea what “gesso” means… Finnabair will explain everything you need to know about it in order to complete the project.
Here’s the project that you will be creating step-by-step with Finnabair:
On the Book of Possibilities class you will learn how to:
- search for and choose your perfect old book for this project
- prepare your book should it need any fixing and to make is easy to work with
- add beautiful texture to your covers
- balance the amount of mixed-media and embellishing as regards to the unique features of the specific book
- create a dimensional composition of elements
- use mediums like crackle paste, gels, gessoes, waxes etc. with varied tools and techniques
- balance the composition to create an eye-catching and interesting piece
- match and add colours that will emphasise the composition and turn your book into a unique treasure
- layer colour without losing the depth
- fill the inside of your book with unique pages using varied mixed-media techniques
- add your own character and ideas to the inside of your book
- create your own dimensional elements to use on the cover
The Book of Possibilities class is divided into 6 smart segments that make learning process easy and fun. The videos are instant and life-long acces, high-quality, in-depth, fact filled and dynamic. Presented by Finnabair and produced by Everything Art. Total running time 203:31 mins (3 hours 23 minutes).
The lesson includes the instructions and ideas on how to alter/embellish covers of two different books and a demonstration of working on various pages inside.
You will be also getting a 15 page downloadable and printable PDF file with detailed instructions regards every stage of the process, tips from Finnabair, pictures of the project, product list with explanation of every specific medium that has been used and Questions & Answers.
"The Book of Possibilities is LOADED with ideas for making elaborate covers for journals and the pages within. Directions were easy to understand, the videos were outstanding and very inspiring. Our Christmas with family was postponed due to bad weather so I watched the classes by Finnabair and enjoyed every minute! Thank you!!!!"
-Shari
"Wow wow wow! what an amazing class! I loved every second.
I already started working on a book cover, having so much fun!
The class notes are so good, I hardly made any notes - everything are there in the notes - I could just watch the video and enjoy.
Thank you Finnabair for sharing your amazing mood book with me! Your techniques are easy to follow and the inspiration I got from you is priceless!!!
Tx"
- Theresa
Your instructor...
My name is Anna Dabrowska, also known as Finnabair. I was born in Warsaw, Poland, now I live in Ireland with my husband, Andrzej and my pets. I'm a woman of many interests: a mixed media artist, art journaler and designer who loves new challenges, experiments and developing new techniques and skills. I've been creating since 2007, started scrapbooking in 2008-2009 and mixed-media in 2009 when I got totally addicted.
My projects are texture and art medium-based: I make paper and canvas layouts, collages and altered art, tags, journal pages – and many more. I believe in power of recycling and up-cycling and just adore texture, paints of any kind and flea market supplies. Freedom, embracing creativity and being true to your inner voice is my main source of inspiration and creative energy.
I'm a full time designer and artist and as an experienced travelling teacher I offer a range of my own mixed media-based classes in collage, artistic scrapbooking, art journalling and more. I truly enjoy teaching and during my classes I focus not only on showing techniques, ideas and tricks but also I try to spread my love and enthusiasm for arts and crafts as I believe in therapeutic and liberating power of creativity.
"If there is one thing that I love the most about the way that Finnabair teaches it must be her unique approach. Rather than tell you to recreate her exact project, she leads you through the steps encouraging to do it your own way. She gives you the “tools” and the knowledge, but it’s your own imagination that will make it yours! And she surely does teach how to use your imagination! The “Book of Possibilities” class is full of opportunities to express yourself and create a very personal and unique piece of art. This workshop is a must for everyone who wishes to add a bit of magic to their art."
- Kasia Avery
This class is offered as instant access. This means that once you go through the purchasing process you will get an immediate full access to all sections of this class. The handout is downloadable and printable, the video lessons are streamable with life-time access.
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FAQ's
When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What is your refund policy?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 14 days and we will give you a full refund.
Do you offer subtitles?
Yes! The course is in English and we are excited to be able to offer French, Polish, Chinese simplified, Dutch (Nederlands) Farsi, German, Spanish, Swedish and Norwegian subtitle options for our students.
Can I use my smartphone to watch the lessons?
Yes! Our website and classrooms work very well on tablets and smartphones.
Why is there tax added on top of the price?
As tax rates vary all over the world, adding tax on top of the price is the only way we can now continue to offer our classes on sale globally.
This has been further complicated by Brexit, and international clamp downs on online tax collection.
Sales tax is worked out and added to the cart if applicable on a country by country basis.
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