I began making boxes because I wanted to design work that was sculptural and not one dimensional.

I also wanted the freedom to design my own to boxes for my projects without depending on someone else’s directions.

I am a believer in finding the simplest and most direct way of working and would love to share my techniques with you.

In this class you will learn to create your own reusable patterns to make boxes to your specifications. We will be using both handmade and commercial papers

and will learn the techniques that I use to make strong, durable forms.

A box form provides lots of surface for collage, stitching and working with found objects to create a piece of sculptural artwork that can also be very functional.

If you have never stitched on paper I think you will be in for a treat.

It’s one of my favorite things to do.

It's All About the Box with Claudia Lee