Book Club: The “Art” of Reading with Ruth Mamo

Days & Times:

Thursdays, 1pm - 4pm

Level:

All Levels Welcome

Location:

373 Tequesta Dr. Studio A

Instructor:

Ruth Mamo View Bio

In this class, you’ll read a novel and share your thoughts and ideas through writing and art. You’ll use mediums such as painting, collage, or mixed-media to create an art journal based on the story. The teacher will guide you with writing prompts and group discussions to help you reflect on the book and express your personal connections creatively.

This class is perfect for anyone who loves both art and storytelling and wants to explore how they connect. For the winter session, we’ll be reading The Bird Hotel by Joyce Maynard.

Please read Chapters 1-10 before the first class!

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In this class, you’ll read a novel and share your thoughts and ideas through writing and art. You’ll use mediums such as painting, collage, or mixed-media to create an art journal based on the story. The teacher will guide you with writing prompts and group discussions to help you reflect on the book and express your personal connections creatively.

This class is perfect for anyone who loves both art and storytelling and wants to explore how they connect. For the winter session, we’ll be reading The Bird Hotel by Joyce Maynard.

Please read Chapters 1-10 before the first class!

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The “Art” of Reading: Supply List and Syllabus
Book: The Bird Hotel by Joyce Maynard
Bare Books (I have mixed media books for your use on this project) both landscape
and/or portfolio.)
If you’d like your own personal mixed media journal, please feel free to bring your
own. You can decided either way once class begins.

Canvas/Watercolor paper
Watercolors
Acrylics
Pastels
Ink
Gauche
Brushes
Pencils
Erasers
Collage Items
Lined writing paper

Week One: January 9th, 2025
Before attending the first class, please read Chapters 1-10 of the Bird Hotel by
Joyce Maynard
1pm-1:30pm
Literary Luminosity: Round Table Book Discussion
1:30-2:00
Reflective Writing
Prompt: Paint Me Like I Am
2:30-4:00
Creative Reflection through visual art
drawing, painting, collage, etc.

Week Two: January 16th: Chapters 11-25
1pm-1:30pm
Literary Luminosity: Round Table Book Discussion
1:30-2:30
Reflective Writing
Prompt: Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Blackbird
2:30-4:00
Creative reflection through visual art
drawing, painting, collage, etc.

Week Three: January 23rd: Chapters 26-46
1pm-1:30pm
Literary Luminosity: Round Table Book Discussion
1:30-2:30
Reflective Writing
Prompt: How to Be…
2:30-4:00
Creative reflection through visual art
drawing, painting, collage, etc.

Week Four: January 30th: Chapters 47-60
1pm-1:30pm
Literary Luminosity: Round Table Book Discussion
1:30-2:30
Reflective Writing
Prompt: Letter to…
2:30-4:00
Creative reflection through visual art
drawing, painting, collage, etc.

Week Five: February 6th: Chapters 61-78

Week Six: February 13th: Chapters 79-91

Week Seven: February 20th: Chapters 92-100 (End of Book)

Week Eight: February 28th: Final showcase and sharing of Journals
*I hope this helps…weeks five through seven will be conducted in the same manner
as weeks one through four.

Winter: Members Only, $416

Class Dates: 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27

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Spring: Members Only, $416

Class Dates: 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24

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