CRANKIE WORKSHOPS
What Is A Crankie?
A Crankie is a story telling machine from the 18th century. Beginning with a long illustrated scroll that is wound and attached onto two spools. The spools are then loaded into a box which has a viewing screen. The scroll is hand cranked while the story is being told.
Debra Lyn will guide you through each step to complete your own CRANKIE
How to Make a Crankie
ILLUSTRATE THE SCROLL
CONSTRUCT THE FRAME
DECORATE THE VIEWING FRAME
ASSEMBLE
Crankie Workshop Course Outline
Debra Lyn will guide you through each step to complete your own Crankie.
- Bring a song, story or poem that inspired your idea
- The balance of time will be spent creating your "story" through your art, in a whole new way.
- Create the scroll, frame, then assemble.
- Present your Crankie to the group.
DETAILS:
Cost: $30 per person
Time: Two hours
All supplies provided