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“Condense some daily experience into a glowing symbol and an audience is electrified.” - --Ralph Waldo Emerson
A cage typically represents a containment but in this class, we will use the cage form to showcase and illuminate sumptuous vintage fabrics and imagery. Using wire and plaster gauze, we will create our own textural and earthy cage form. After the addition of imagery, writing and stitching together, we will attach silk to create a luminous skin for the glowing light to shine through and finish it off by attaching it atop a sturdy wooden base. Perfection is in the imperfection of this culmination of textures – soft and rigid, delicate and strong, rough and refined. No plaster or sewing experience necessary. Students can expect to take home a completed (or very nearly completed) light in this fast-paced class.
Supply List:
--1 Roll Rigid Wrap brand Plaster gauze
--Small bottle of Tacky glue (or your favorite gel medium)
--Scraps of silk – small pieces are fine; ¼ yard total - scour thrift shops for silk shirts
--Imagery – iron on or transfer images to silk ahead of time.
--Sewing needles and 1-2 colors of thread
--Wire cutters and pliers
--2-3 acrylic paints
--1 sheet of dark colored cardstock
--Scissors
--Art pens for writing on silk
Optional: Beads, buttons and misc. small items for embellishing
Materials fee includes:
--Wooden lamp base
--Light components
--Wire for cage form
Contact the instructor at stephanielee@q.com
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