Portland Art and Soul Workshops

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Susan Bates-Bezek 9-4:30 Sunday	928 - Spiced Tin Figures	[back to quicklinks] $ 115
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A mixed-media project using vintage and not so vintage tins and cans.  Antique type labels will be supplied.  Figures may be on a permanent base or free sitting. We will sculpt features, paint, and assemble with cloth and wire armature. Easy to make for every level and every figure will be unique. One kit will be provided with class fee.  Other kits will be available for purchase at $5 ea. In addition to samples pictured, I will have kits for a lemon and an apple.  Please let me know which figures you would like to do.  This will be such fun!!  Supply List (for EACH figure): --small spice tin or tomato paste can w/lid --small wood base --Exacto knife --pencil --pliers and wire cutter --awl or metal punch --scissors --white floral tape --12 chenille stems --Amazing Goop glue --small paintbrushes --acrylic paints:  white, umber, raw sienna, black, orange, red Optional: Appropriate silk leaves, hats, buttons, clear nail polish Instructor will provide:  Wire, chopsticks, needles, thread, polyfil, drill, dowels. Kit includes: Head, pre-sewn arms/legs, contac paper, antique type labels, lace

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