Portland Art and Soul Workshops

Online ordering for the Portland retreat is now closed.  If you are interested in taking/adding a class, please visit us at the Embassy Suites Portland Airport to inquire about availability. The Art & Soul office hours are 8am-6:30pm Wed-Mon.  Thank you!

Sally Jean Alexander 9-4:30 Monday	906 - Le Divine Shrine	[back to quicklinks] $ 130 Plus $15 materials fee
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Creating these little boxes of wonder & merriment are so much fun! Just imagine encapsulating objects and art to tell a story! Anything goes...the possibilities are limitless! Consider a little collection...shrines to each person in your family! A shrine of your wedding day! A shrine to the garage sales you love to shop at! A shrine to a garter belt you never want to wear again! I will bring samples of Shrines that will inspire you...as well as a booklet of ideas. As for found objects, bring what you love. If you already have some of the tools on the instructors list with you, including a soldering iron, bring them!  Feel free to email me if you have any questions:  sally@sallyjean.com Supply List: --Scissors --Pliers: Round-Nose, Needle-Nose (aka Chain Nose), Bent-Nose, and Regular Household Pliers (these will get dirty) --Small Wire Cutters (Snips) --Paint Brush --Cutting Pad or Work Surface --Hand Towel or Apron for your lap --Pencil or Pen --Magnifying Glasses ~ Only if you need to see small objects Optional Materials ~ Bring any or all for Creativity and to enhance your project: --Your favorite stamps and stamp pads --Favorite Paints, Water Color Pencils or Crayons --Items for collaging: pressed flowers, old papers, tickets, color copies of photographs, black & white xerox copies, inkjet prints (not glossy), transparencies, vintage postcards, postage stamps, letters, words-phrases-quotes, etc.(Remember:  we will be working on a small scale, so bring plenty of images sized about 1-3...although anything can be cut to size!) --Found Objects: metal letters, eyelets, silver charms, tags, ribbon, buttons, embroidery thread, typewriter keys, doll parts, crystals, pearls, rhinestones, beads, tin cans, game pieces, feathers, milagros, keys, old/broken costume jewelry, etc. --Objects that are the centerpiece (theme) to your shrine --Calligraphy Ink and Pen or other Pen/Ink you like to use Materials fee includes: --Soldering supplies including solder, flux, tape, soldering iron, extension cord. cleaner, polish --Liquid Matt Medium (matte) and other products for collaging --Acrylic Paints --Glass and Glass Cutting Supplies --Tools, equipment, and products needed for techniques(if you have some of these tools, you may wish to bring them so you don't have to share CLOSED - CLASS FULL

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