Promise Book Making
with Elaine Riley
February 10th & 11th, 2026 | 10AM - 3:30PM
(with 30 min lunch break)
204 S Austin St Rockport, TX
$125 for Members, $150 for Non-Members
Class Description:
Join Elaine Riley, a seasoned book maker, mixed media artist, and teacher, for a two-day immersive workshop designed to spark creativity and joy. This workshop, titled Moments Book, will guide participants through the process of crafting a small book collaged with moments of life, a particular experience/trip, friendships, or perhaps future moments you plan or wish for. Each page in the book will feature photos, magazine pictures, marks, stamps, fabric, stencils, papers, and more that will tell a story of your moments shared in this book. Whether you are new to mixed media or an experienced creator, you will discover new techniques and ideas to enrich your artistic practice. No prior experience is necessary.
Mixed media art offers boundless possibilities for creativity. During this workshop, you will create a small book using card stock paper embellished by you. You will learn to paint, stencil, stamp, and mark-make on your book pages using a variety of mixed media techniques. The process is often full of surprises, and each page will offer a story as a memory or plan to inspire, encourage, or soothe you whenever you need it.
Materials and Preparation:
Some materials will be provided for the workshop. Participants are encouraged to bring personal items to enhance their books, such as photos, favorite papers, charms, magazine images, pens, and markers. If you choose to use photographs, it is recommended to print them onto regular paper, as it blends better in collages than photo paper. An inkjet printer is sufficient; no special equipment is needed.
Materials to Bring:
· 10 sheets of white card stock paper for pages
· Front and Back cover for book. This can be the back of a tablet or notebook, or an actual book cover from a book you have. Look for sizes approximately 6” x 7 ½”.
· Inexpensive paint brushes, sizes ½”, 1 ½ “, and 2”. Chip brushes will work fine. You can get these from hardware stores for under $5 (usually). Exact sizes are not required but intended as approximate.
· Any other materials you would like to have for your book
Daily Plan:
Day 1
· Introductions: Me and Class
· Overview of the project and process and Q&A session
· Demonstration: Gelli printing pages
· Cut 10 6” x 7” pages and a 1” strip for binding or use strips from my stash
· Demonstration: Preparing the wings for binding
· Attach front and back to wings
Day 2
Demonstration: Stencil, stamp, and mark making on the back of the pages
Demonstration: Preparing the front and back of the book
Collage pages, and front and back
Selecting words
Show and tell session
About the Instructor:
Elaine Riley is a multidisciplinary artist whose work traverses mixed media, collage, bookmaking, watercolor, and pin and ink drawing. Rooted in the quiet landscapes of her life, Elaine’s creative vision explores the interplay between human emotion and the natural world, often weaving vibrant color and organic form into her compositions. Her evocative use of texture and light invites viewers to reflect on memory, transformation, and the delicate balance between dreams and real life. Elaine’s art continues to evolve, embracing experimentation and collaboration, and she remains dedicated to fostering community engagement through workshops, public art projects, and mentorship. Her portfolio is marked by a commitment to authenticity and a belief in art as a means of connection and renewal.
February 10th & 11th, 2026
10AM – 3:30PM
$125 members, $150 non-members