In 2021, during a heat wave, Lis & Livie drove down to Edison, WA for a paper lantern making workshop with artist Julie Paschkis in the Edison Granary Building. This was one of the workshops that got us thinking about the types of classes we wanted to host on our farm. At the beginning of the class Julie shared images and books full of patterns for students to choose from if they wanted some inspiration. After some experimentation on test paper, everyone got to work with their scissors, exacto knives, awls, and rivets, to create their unique lanterns. Some students created intricate stories with the scenes they depicted on their lanterns, others were free-form and organic, some were animal themed. We came out of the class inspired, relaxed, and ready to make more lanterns at home. We both loved the class and knew we wanted to host a workshop on the farm with Julie. Luckily she agreed and we’re very excited to have her here in October!

In this class, students will make simple paper lanterns out of archival rag paper, using scissors, exacto knives and awls to make patterns. The lanterns can be purely decorative or narrative. We will approach the project playfully and inspire one another. All supplies and materials will be provided. Please bring an image of a pattern that you like.

The Setting

The workshop will take place in our newly renovated barn studio, full of natural light and located right beside the flower garden and farm stand. Students can take time before or after class to explore the farm, nearby beaches, forested trails, and wildlife that Lummi Island offers.

Coffee, tea, and breakfast pastries will be provided. Please bring a bag lunch.

Julie Paschkis Biography
Julie Paschkis is a painter and illustrator. She has illustrated more than 35 books for children, many of which she has also written. She also paints and works in various other media (including cut paper, textiles and printmaking). She has had many solo shows at galleries through the northwest. She designs fabric, cards and rugs. Although her work flows in many directions, all of the ideas and creations are connected. The work from one area inspires the work in others. Ideas beget ideas.

She lives in Seattle with her husband Joe Max Emminger and their cat.

She likes to make things, to read, to draw and to play outside.

www.juliepaschkis.com

Julie has a fun page on her website where she regularly posts “coloring pages”. Check it out here and print out some pages to get your creativity flowing.

Plan Your Trip
Coming to Lummi for the day is easy! Our ferry runs on the hour from Gooseberry Point (30 mins from Bellingham, 1hr20 mins from Vancouver, 2hrs from Seattle), and you don’t need reservations. July can be a busy time of the year on Lummi Island, so if you’d like to stay the night, we encourage you to book overnight accommodations as soon as possible. We recommend staying on Lummi in one of the many vacation rentals offered. We have a beautiful and comfortable loft on the farm that you can book here. Or take a look at Stay & Sea (20% discount code is FULLBLOOM), RecRetreats, Lummi Island Vacations, Airbnb or VRBO. If you're interested in sharing a vacation rental with another workshop attendee, please make sure to select this as an option when checking out and we will connect interested parties via email as they sign up.

The ferry schedule and directions to the farm are found here for your reference

Tickets are nonrefundable, but they are transferable