Friday, May 18, 2012

WORKSHOP: Create Decorative Paper

Thursday, June 21st from 6:00pm - 8:30pm


Tuition: $40 / Materials fee: $22.50 / Total: $62.50 


Join us and printmaker, Michelle Carlson, for this workshop on how to make your own decorative paper.


Do you make artist books or scrapbooks? Do you use collage techniques in your work? Are you making your own greeting cards or invitations? Don't limit yourself to the decorative papers sold at stores. Learn to create your own unique decorative papers with the paste paper technique.

CLASS: Make a Tunnel Book



This is a two session class - Wednesday, June 6 and Wednesday, 20th from 6:30- 8:30pm.

Tuition: $50.
This class is recommended for those 16 and older. Tuition includes instruction sessions, an xacto blade, archival adhesive glue, hard-bound backing for the covers and decorative papers for the sides of the book. Participants are responsible for the materials required to create the inside contents of the book. 

What is a tunnel book?

Tunnel books are a type of 3D 'pop up' book, in which the book contents are made of pictures, not words.
CLASS 1: Participants will learn how to create the shell/ casing of the book.
During the two week break between classes, participants are asked to create their own cut out and assembled pages for the interior contents of the book.
CLASS 2: Katie will explain and demonstrate proper procedures for assembling the book to ensure the book opens and closes properly.

Katie taught our last bookmaking class at the Depo, and she is an exceptional teacher. It is our pleasure to offer this class to the community.


Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Computer & Printer Paper Available at The Depo

Think of us next time you need computer paper for your home or business. We sell Relay Multi-Purpose Copy Paper (for ink-jet, laser, and fax) by the ream for $6 and $42 per case. That's less expensive than Office Max. We can also deliver for orders of two or more cases. Shop local! Call us to order, or set up a business account. 419.720.6462. Ask for Jules.

Friday, May 11, 2012

DRINK and DRAW

open session / life drawing

tuesday may 22nd from 7 pm - 10 pm 

we are providing you with a model and music. bring your own beer or wine, ideas, and drawing tools. get together and draw, have creative dialogue, drink, and collaborate. all media welcome. 

we will be playing ambient symphonic electronica for you to think / drink / and draw to.


the depo will be giving a 15 percent discount on all purchases.

ten dollars / seven dollars with a friend. 18 and over only, please.

Monday, May 7, 2012

SPECIAL: Just For Yōu



Special, Just For Yōu: these items are on Sale this week through Saturday, May 12th.
Crayola Ultimate Art Supply Kits $15.00
Winsor Newton Travel Watercolor Compacts 25% off
Tombow Dual Brush Markers Portrait Sets $7.99 each
Daler Rowney Murano Cool Colors Pastel Pad 9x12" $10.50
Relay Multi-purpose copy, laser, ink-jet, fax paper $5.50 per ream


Wednesday, May 2, 2012

WORKSHOP: Alternative Methods in Drawing


Saturday, June 2nd from 12:00 – 3:00. 
Tuition: $35, includes materials.

Join us for this three hour workshop in drawing methods.  

You will learn to work with powdered graphite, reductive mark making, and other alternative techniques in drawing. Use brushes, blending sticks, rags, and other tools to create images with a smokey and atmospheric quality. 

Call the Depo to register, 419.720.6462,  or stop in.

Saturday, April 28, 2012

KIDS CLASS: African Tribal Masks

This is a two session class – Tuesday, May 15th and Tuesday, May 22nd from 4:00 – 5:00. 
Tuition: $35.
For ages: 5 – 11.


Get together with artist, Caitlin Shawaker, to make paper Mache masks in African tribal styles. The class will focus on bold colors and geometric patterns, as we create fun costume masks that are traditionally used to express mood.


CLASS 1: make the masks using paste, newspapers, and a mold.

CLASS 2: using a rainbow of colors, we will decorate the masks in the tradition of African tribal patterns using line and geometric styles.