Claudia Kruse lives in El Cerrito, is a member of the El Cerrito Art Association and approaches her artistic interests as a passionate hobbyist.   Mixed media painting. collage and gel printing have been her recent focus.  As a member of the Friend of Calligraphy, she is finding ways to incorporate letters and forms of writing into her art work.

Claudia will be sharing a recent project that includes a handmade book and case as well as a presentation on the use of calligraphy in handmade bookmaking. Photos from her recent attendance at the Roman Holiday 2024 International Calligraphy Conference will be part of her talk as well a examples of this type of work from her long time interest.

Claudia encourages SLAA members in attendance to bring in handmade books of any kind that they may have created themselves or purchased as examples of this art form.  A resource list will be provided for those who may want to learn more.