Portland Art and Soul Workshops
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Lisa Kaus
9-4:30
Sunday

1267 - Gridlocked

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$ 125 Plus $15 materials fee  

All of us at one time or another have heard the expression or have been told to “loosen up” when art creating. Well, we are going to “loosen up” using a structured gridded pattern on a solid wood substrate. Each us will map out our own unique pattern on a prepared textural surface and begin playing and exploring using found object elements, paint, paper and wax, creating a complex yet whimsical piece of art. You will go home with a beautiful work of art and a broad array of techniques that can be adapted to many art applications in this technique/project class. We will learn painting techniques that I use to create my own unique mixed media pieces. Bring your hammer…

Supply List:
• Paint brushes/large and small
• Small Hammer
• Phillips screwdriver
• Small finishing nails
• Small needle nose pliers
• Floral wire - found in craft stores
• Exacto knife-or some kind of blade for cutting paper
• Scissors-plain
• Decorative edge scissors-optional
• Assorted papers (some ideas might include vintage, artists papers, or your own handmade papers)
• Assorted found object/embellishments/flea market, craft store finds etc. )3-dimensional a must).

Please bring items to share or throw in the pile--the more the merrier

• Golden Extra-Heavy Matte Gel Medium/and or other adhesive/E6000
• Acrylic paint - Golden fluid acrylics but heavy body is fine
• water soluble colored crayons
• Clear 18” ruler that is grided
• Assorted rubber stamps
• Dremel with small bits (optional-bring it if you have it)
Materials fee includes:
-- 12"x18" maple wood panel-primed and ready to go
--use of tools and artists art supplies in class
--graphite sticks- pencils 
-- use of instructor's ephemera and found objects
--all wax materials and setup

Optional:  If you have a quilting iron or heat gun, please bring it

CLOSED - CLASS FULL