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Cindy Lohbeck |
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Mandalas and so much more! Random is fun, but Ice Dyeing with Intent is a whole new level of fun! Let's mash it up with a little shibori stitching, maybe a spiral or two...and see what we can come up with! Explore the amazing things that happen when fabric, ice and dye have a play date! Each student can expect to create 3 one yard projects. Materials Fee $60 paid at beginning of class includes: Fabric, dye, dye tubs, fixatives, detergents, gloves and dust mask. Supplies Needed to bring for Class:
Art Clothes & shoes
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Stephanie Burton |
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In this Workshop we will be creating a petite creamer out of clay. This is a GREAT project for introducing folks to clay! Using a template that I created for this project, I will demonstrate how to assemble this lovely petite creamer. I have taught this project to 100’s of students and a frequent comment that I get is, “this was so much easier than I imagined.” It really is! Prior to the workshop I need to know if you will be picking up your piece or if you would like me to ship your creamer. Shipping costs will be in addition to the Materials fee.
Students of every experience level are welcome! Materials Fee $25 paid at beginning of class includes:
- Hand-building tool kit to take home (my favorite tools). Supplies Needed to bring for Class: - small water container, a rag & apron.
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Susan Bates Bezek |
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NOTE: Sewing machine experience required. If you are traveling, we will have 5 machines available to share. Please contact glenny@artandsoulretreat.com if you live locally, and can bring your machine so we can reserve the five for others!
I made a paper banner years ago in a class and have always wanted to do one in fabric. These banners are my version. In this class you will have different shapes to choose from, or create your own shape! Materials Fee $15 paid at beginning of class includes: Pennant patterns, alphabet print outs in 2 sizes, medium weight white chipboard for letters, fusible web Supplies Needed to bring for Class:
iron and pad (if you have one)
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Rochelle Gaukel |
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In this workshop you will learn the techniques and tricks of soldering glass charms. First part is designing the charms and then we will solder out hearts out. You will learn how to solder those charming scallop bumps, as well as how to antique the shiny silver to an aged patina look. We will be using rhinestones, buttons, glass glitter, vintage book pages, images, rubber stamps for stamping words, etc. The list goes on and on of what you can make inside your charms. When you discover how easy these are to make, you will want to sit down and make hundreds more! This workshop is a great class for the beginner soldering student.
Materials Fee $35 cash paid at beginning of class includes: Supplies Needed to Bring to Class:
Cookie sheet for your solder station
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Stephanie Wolcott |
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Learn how to turn copper into beautiful jewelry pieces that you design. There is so much to learn in this workshop! Materials Fee $60 paid at beginning of class includes: all the supplies to create 4 pendants/ necklaces. Copper, patinas, embellishments, instruction booklet Supplies Needed to bring for Class: Please bring safety glasses and disposable gloves to class.
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Tammy Gilley |
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The Belle Epoque was a period of French history characterized by optimism, peace, and prosperity. The arts in Paris flourished during the Belle Epoque, with literature, music, theater, and visual art gaining extensive recognition. In this workshop, we’ll create 4”x4” art journals to pay homage to that “Golden Age” and capture the “joie de vivre”, or joy of living, of the period. Think the Moulin Rouge and the Can-can Dance, the Eiffel Tower and 1889 World Exposition that took place in Paris, Art Nouveau and the post-Impressionists. There are so many areas of inspiration to draw from and capture in our art journals. Techniques taught in this workshop:
Bookmaking Materials Fee $25 paid at beginning of class includes:
Chipboard journal covers Supplies Needed to bring for Class:
Vintage ephemera you may have collected and have in your stash - perfume labels, postcards, photographs, etc.
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Christine Karpiak |
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In this class you will make connections with the obvious and the unexpected. You will create a variety of pieces that will be sewn together to create a beautiful, organic wall hanging using fabric, fibres, paint, carved lino prints and natural elements. What kinds of connections can you make with your materials? How do they connect to your soul? To Mother Earth? What are the unexpected connections you’ve discovered in your journey through this project that may connect to your life’s journey? What are the metaphors that may arise as you create? Through a series of open ended techniques, you will work at your own level to experiment and explore boundaries of your materials and how they can work and affect one another; you will create a variety of works that will be cut, torn, and stitched together as a unique wall collage. You will be gently encouraged and guided to be curious and try new things as you assemble your elements to create a visually and kinesthetically stunning and soulful piece.
Materials Fee paid at beginning of class includes: $2 (for newsprint under paper)
Supplies Needed to bring for Class:
• cotton muslin approximately 24x24 inches
• heavy mat gel for adhering natural elements
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Becky Springer |
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This workshop is designed to give you a hands-on and in-depth look into intuitive painting and abstract expressionism in the form of abstract landscapes. It's for anyone wanting access to more freedom, authenticity, and courage in their painting practice.
Class handouts Supplies Needed to bring for Class:
Watercolor or mixed media paper (my favorite is Cason XL) in 9x12 or larger
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Pamela Sue Johnson |
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Materials Fee $20 paid at beginning of class includes:
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Ruth Krening |
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In this class we will dye many different types of papers……stone, mineral, masa, tea bag, etc. we will also play adding stencils, distress spray stains, water color pencils, and stamps.
All materials will be provided. You are welcome ,of course ,to bring anything you want to play with.
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Renee Richetts |
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The artist’s book spine can serve as a beautiful loom. In this 2-day workshop, we will learn how. Materials Fee $50 paid at beginning of class includes: everything you will need for both days such as art papers, book-binding tools (yours to keep) adhesives, waxed linen, embellishments and more. Supplies Needed to bring for Class: pair of scissors & design ideas!
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Thomas Ashman |
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Take a page from the life of the mad genius, Dr. Frankenstein, and create an amazingly altered doll in the wildest and weirdest mixed media assemblage workshop you've ever taken. Materials Fee $30 paid at beginning of class includes:
* 2 part epoxy clay Supplies Needed to bring for Class: I will bring most of the specialty items and tools that you might need, but to successfully complete your project, I need you to bring the following tools and supplies to class:
* one unwanted doll - no restrictions on this piece, whatever appeals to you, thrift stores are the best source
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Cindy Lohbeck |
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Yarn, floss, roving and more! Let's explore dyeing sustainable, plant-based fiber. Have you ever worked with banana fiber? How about rose? Learn how easy it is to add beautiful color to bamboo and hemp. We will learn tips for color merges, ombre` and more. Materials Fee $75 paid at beginning of class includes: A great choice of sustainable fibers, yarn and threads, fixatives, gloves, dustmask, dye, detergent and fixatives Supplies Needed to bring for Class:
Roll of kitchen plastic wrap
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Erin Keck |
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In this Steampunk Clock Class there is a twist. We will creating a tunnel vision clock using large open gears that 3D out to give a tunnel effect. Careful attention to detail in design will be discussed. Students will have the options of colors to use in their clocks with Deco Arts paints. Each student will leave with a finished clock that can be displayed on a wall or table. This class is “geared” towards all skill levels. Materials Fee $35 paid at beginning of class includes EVERYTHING!
wood box base, wood laser cut gears, mechanical odds and ends for embellishment, clock movement and parts, adhesive, use of supplied paints and brushes. Supplies Needed to bring for Class: apron, lap towel
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Susan Bates Bezek |
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This happy guy will brighten up your winter and will be a sweet addition to your holiday decor! He is almost 20 inch tall and so proud of his silver hat! His face is molded and has a painted cloth body. He sparkles from bucket to base with iridescent snow. Materials Fee $40 paid at beginning of class includes:
Full size pattern, pre-sewn body, unfinished wood base, armature wire, all dowels, lg. snowflake, items to make nose, heavy thread and needles, ready to paint molded face.* Supplies Needed to bring for Class:
A full bag of poli-fil
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Rochelle Gaukel |
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In this one-day class you will be creating a relic box filled with items of your choice. Once you have finished creating your pieces inside the box, we will then place the glass on top of the box and solder it shut. These boxes are fun to create and are fun to display. Materials Fee $40 cash paid at beginning of class includes: Cardboard box for the relics, glass for box, your choice of different relic pieces to put in your box (sacred hearts, stuffed sacred heart in ivory or burgundy, madonna statue, plus other items available for your choosing), copper tape, brass box feet for bottom of box, glass glitter, papers, antique wax, patina, crystals, buttons, flowers, leaves, lace, trim, metal for top of box. Rubber stamps for use in stamping the molten solder.
Supplies Needed to bring for Class:
Cookie sheet for your solder station
Optional items: Any bits and pieces you would want to personalize your project.
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Stephanie Wolcott |
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This is a very detailed workshop all about Cyanotype Printing. We will learn the history of Cyanotypes and then create several projects. One part learning and creating Cyanotype Prints and another part using the creations in art and stitching. Learn the art of Cyanotype printing and create your own prussian blue nature prints perfect for framing. Cyanotypes are one of the oldest photographic printing processes in the history of photography using the sun and uv rays.
After learning the cyanotype process on fabric, we will create a beautiful slow stitch project using the unique nature printed fabrics. Learn several embroidery stitches to incorporate into your project. Materials Fee $20 paid at beginning of class includes: cyanotype solution, heavy paper to create several botanical Prints, framing mat, botanicals, found objects and naturals, fabric, stitching supplies, natural dyed fabrics, vintage fabrics, lace, trims, buttons, beads, embroidery thread and needles.
Supplies Needed to bring for Class: bring reading glasses and disposable gloves
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Christine Karpiak |
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Explore the beautiful and rewarding world of botanicals as you discover a variety of techniques in preserving and showcasing flowers and plants. Your creative work will be treasured in an original art journal you create and will be filled with explorations of sketching, herbariums, stencil making, art journaling, self expression, imprinting onto fabric, hand stitching, painting, staining, stamping and collaging. You will be able to make this truly your own no matter what level you are at, creating a beautifully organic treasure to take home.
Materials Fee paid at beginning of class includes:
• $1 for 12x12” mylar for stencil making Supplies Needed to bring for Class:
• fresh and pressed flowers, leaves, plants (small enough to fit onto a 4.5 x 6” page) Optional items:
• latex gloves or similar (to protect hands from inks)
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Cindy Lohbeck |
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Elegant yet playful, doilies add the perfect pop of texture and color for all of your mixed media projects. This easy to apply, colorfast dye will give you great control over color separation. Expect to complete a variety of sizes, ranging from 2" to 12" in the colors of your choice! Cindy brings everything, including the rainbow! Materials Fee $50 paid at beginning of class includes: Fabric, dye, fixatives, detergents, gloves and dust mask, paintbrushes and freezer paper Supplies Needed to bring for Class: all included in fee
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Pamela Sue Johnson |
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In this workshop students will be introduced to a variety of mixed-media techniques to create lush and colorful backgrounds through the art of layering. Layering is the practice of overlaying various colors, textures, and patterns to create unique and vibrant backgrounds. Using acrylic paint, students will be guided in how to use a variety of mediums that are compatible with acrylic in order to achieve unique and compelling backgrounds. Students will complete at least three backgrounds on 9x12 watercolor paper. Suitable for all levels. Materials Fee $20 paid at beginning of class includes: All materials are provided for in this workshop. You just bring you!
Watercolor paper Shared materials include acrylic paint, stencils, spray inks, Scribble sticks, collage elements, rubber stamps
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Stephanie Burton |
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Painting over a magazine image is a great way to practice painting portraits, flower’s or whatever subject matter you choose. I like to select a photo with a lot of contrast, my preference is a close-up of a women’s face. Students will learn multiple mixed-media techniques for creating a beautiful background creating layers and depth using collage paper, acrylic paint and stencils. Together we will create our backgrounds from the techniques we just learned. I will be there to walk you through the process step-by-step and I always recommend approaching this process with a playful, non-judgmental and exploratory spirit!
Once we have our background, it’s time to bring in our focal point.
Students of every experience level are welcome! Materials Fee $20 cash paid at beginning of class includes:
- Acrylic paint Supplies Needed to bring for Class:
One small brush, one medium brush, and one large brush
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Jennifer MacLean |
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Mokume-Gane is a technique borrowed from metalworking. In clay it involves placing several sheets of clay on top of each other and then pushing an object through it, and thinly slicing it to create multi-colored and patterned artworks. This class is fascinating and creates lots of surprising outcomes. It’s similar to creating abstract art yet in the polymer clay world. We will cover the basics of polymer clay, so this class is for all levels of makers. You will leave with several pieces of jewelry to “wear and share”! Materials Fee $30 paid at beginning of class includes:
• Sculpey Polymer Clay
• Pasta Maker / Polymer Clay Conditioning tool (instructor will have one on hand for group to share if needed)
Optional items:
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Cindy Lohbeck |
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We will start the day by mixing a vat of real indigo dye and setting aside to bloom. While it is doing its magical thing, we will twist, tie, clamp, scrunch and stich some amazing traditional shibori patterns. After lunch we will dip, dye and delight in your one-of-a-kind indigo dyed fabric. Expect to learn several styles of shibori and walk away with a great stash!
Materials Fee $80 paid at beginning of class includes: Fabric, dye, dye tubs, fixatives, various reusable shibori tools for the fun. Supplies Needed to bring for Class:
Wooden Clothespins
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Jody Alexander |
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Learn to create and incorporate your own imagery and mark making into your fiber arts projects. In this workshop students will learn how to create and print with stencils on fabric, and then embroider on top of the printing to create layered and textured art pieces. Patterns, imagery, words and number can all be printed and embroidered. The techniques and skills learned can be applied to textile, paper art, and book art pieces. Students will learn how to cut and print stencils, and will learn a number of embroidery stitches. Your finished piece will be richly layered and unique to you. Materials Fee $15 paid to instructor at beginning of class includes:
Cotton/Linen fabric for front of piece (12 x 12) Supplies Needed to bring for Class:
pencil
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Rochelle Gaukel |
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In this course you will learn the technique of making metal bezels in a variety of sizes and shapes. You will be able to design your bezels in the shapes and sizes that you want, having the perfect bezel setting for a special piece you might want to put inside of it. i.e., an heirloom brooch, earring, pin, etc. If you have something like this at home, please bring it to class if you would want to use it.
After the bezels are soldered, you will be designing the inside of them and then we will be using resin to seal the artwork and bezel pendant. When you discover how easy these are to make, you will want to sit down and make hundreds more! Materials Fee $35 paid at beginning of class includes: Metal, bezel wire, papers, book pages, images, vintage papers, rhinestones, buttons, words, glass glitter, small bits and pieces, resin, patina.
Supplies Needed to bring for Class:
Cookie sheet for your solder station
Optional items:
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Susan Bates Bezek |
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NOTE: Sewing machine experience required. If you are traveling, we will have 5 machines available to share. Please contact glenny@artandsoulretreat.com if you live locally, and can bring your machine so we can reserve the five for others!
Height 13"/without hat Materials Fee $15 paid at beginning of class includes: pattern, unfinished wood base, dowels, all wire, head, eyes/nose Supplies Needed to bring for Class:
basic sewing supplies
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Stephanie Wolcott |
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Discover how much fun it is to work with alcohol inks. The vibrant colors and the fluid nature of this medium will create beautiful interest to your botanical paintings. Your finished Artwork pieces will be ready for framing. We will work through a series of botanicals learning all about alcohol inks and learning new painting techniques and fundamentals. I love to transform a floral photo taken from my garden and turn it into alcohol ink artwork. Yupo paper, other art papers, alcohol ink, solutions, sealant, brushes, painting tools, mats for framing art. Supplies Needed to bring for Class: supplies content here
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Kat Kirby |
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Let’s create new journals from old books! (Or even new books). Materials Fee $35 paid at beginning of class includes:
Papers papers and more papers, such as:
• A hard-covered book, ideally about 5” x 8” or thereabouts, with a spine no wider than 1.5” CLOSED |
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Christine Karpiak |
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Create mixed media pieces on wooden substrates, layered with original papers, encaustic medium, and natural elements, combined with fibres, woven elements and ephemera of your choice. You will create original papers to build collage layers that support natural elements such as twigs, bark, stones, feathers, shells and metal. You will explore how fabric and wool fibres find their place amongst these collaged pieces, while having a go at adding some encaustic medium to some of your works. You will be encouraged to work intuitively throughout this class as you connect with your soul and with Mother Earth. You will be encouraged to approach your work with curiosity, exploration and a sense of awe and wonder. Create at your own level and use your own creativity while being gently guided to truly make these pieces unique and authentically yours. Materials Fee paid at beginning of class includes:
$5 for encaustic medium and brushes Supplies Needed to bring for Class:
• 4-6 wooden substrates. These could be flat wood panels or cradled wood panels. Choose the size you want to work with, such as 4x4”, 6x6” 8x8”. It is your choice. (If you don’t have room to bring the wood, you can make the project and then adhere it onto the wood or into a frame at home). Optional items:
• heavy gel medium to adhere natural elements
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Thomas Ashman |
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Important Note: Although the three Evidence of Mermaids workshops have been designed to be combined, each project is its own separate class. Students can take any combination of 1, 2, or all 3 workshops! The myths and images of mermaids have captivated countless artists around the globe and throughout the ages, and I am certainly no exception. In this series of 3 workshops we shall indulge this "fishy" attraction, examine some inspiring mermaid “tales,” and create a beautiful trio of art-ifacts that appear to have been recently rescued from the deep blue depths after being tucked away under the sea by one of these beautiful, awe-inspiring, and ever mysterious creatures.
In this workshop, you’ll explore several fun and unique ways to alter metal with fire and chemical patinas as you transform a simple tin lunchbox into a fantastic mermaid’s treasure chest. We’ll fabricate some fancy legs out of copper tubing, attach a pretty image under glass to the lid, and decorate with rusty chains, wire, hardware, and FO’s fit for a siren. After lining the box with paint, collage, and/or fabric, it’ll be all ready for the Mermaid Glass Journal (Part II) and the Mermaid Bracelet (Part III) or any other sunken treasures of your own. Materials Fee $45 paid at beginning of class includes:
Tin lunchbox Supplies Needed to bring for Class:
Chain-nose pliers
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Cindy Lohbeck |
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Whether your approach is mindful precision or Wabi Sabi, let the dots fall where they may! We are going to kick it up this year by including dimensional dots with a little extra sparkle, and explore the idea of adding a few embellishments! Let's mix our perfect palette of textile paint and find our dotting groove. Mandalas and so much more. Materials Fee $50 paid at beginning of class includes: Fabric, textile paint, fixatives, dotting tools and mandala layout stencil packs Supplies Needed to bring for Class:
Freezer paper, chalk pencil or taylors pencil (fine point)
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Jody Alexander |
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In this workshop students will learn a number of decorative embroidery stitches and then make their small sampler into a wearable wrist cuff. Embroidery stitches will include the buttonhole stitch/circles, French knots, crossed stitch, lazy daisy and the sheaf stitch. The sampler will be backed and hand-stitched to create the wrist cuff and students will learn how to create a hand-stitched buttonhole. A decorative button completes the project. These are fun to make out of wool for the winter months and linen and/or cotton for the warmer months. In this workshop we will work with a linen/cotton blend. Makes a great gift! Materials Fee $5 paid at beginning of class includes: Cotton/Linen blend fabric for the wrist cuff; Pearl Cotton Thread; embroidery thread; other miscellaneous threads Supplies Needed to bring for Class:
Scissors
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Pamela Sue Johnson |
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In this workshop we will explore using watercolor with mixed-media to create layered, textured artworks full of floral beauty. NO DRAWING SKILL NEEDED. Materials Fee $25 paid at beginning of class includes:
Transfer Graphite Paper Supplies Needed to bring for Class: NOTHING! Just bring You!
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Erin Keck |
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Are you a fan of Steampunk? Do you want to create a BIG, Beautiful work of art that will also be able to hold all of your creative dreams? Then you do not want to miss this workshop. Choose from a large assortment of supplied Steampunk Motifs to design and create your personalized journal. You will discover techniques to create a worn and aged patina effect on a wooden surface. Deco Art will be supplying everything to achieve our cool old rusty effects. We will also cover layering and building dimension. Leave this class with a finished large 8” X 10” Journal plus a wealth of knowledge to use in your future creations.
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Jennifer MacLean |
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Learn how to combine foil, mica powders, and resin to create dazzling earrings and pendants that you will enjoy wearing for years to come. We will use quick curing UV resin so your pieces will be ready to wear after class.
We will cover the basics of polymer clay, so this class is for all levels of makers. You will leave with several pieces of jewelry to “wear and share”! Materials Fee $30 paid at beginning of class includes:
• Sculpey Polymer Clay Supplies Needed to bring for Class:
• Pasta Maker / Polymer Clay Conditioning tool (instructor will have one on hand for group to share if needed)
• Small rolling tool. Even a smooth glass or jar can work for this.
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Jen Crossley |
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Ever wanted to learn the art of Resin molding and metal etching and soldering! This is the class for you. I will teach you how to mold resin, pour resin, then we will learn metal etching and then soldering yes all this. To make your own unique box to hide your treasures in even a book. Materials Fee $65 paid at beginning of class includes:
• resin Supplies Needed to bring for Class:
• scissors
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Jody Alexander |
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Mending techniques are used to repair and strengthen garments and other textile items. But, when left visible the repairs are also decorative and add texture, line, color, and can be quite charming! The techniques can also be used in paper and textile art pieces. In this workshop students will create a sampler of mending techniques seen in Japanese and French textiles. After learning the techniques we will move on to repairing, or embellishing a garment or other textile item of your choice. Each student will bring an item that needs repair, or embellishing, and will apply one or more of the mending techniques learned in the class. The instructor will bring items from her collection of mended textiles for inspiration. Students should bring a textile item that has a worn area that needs re-enforcing, a hole or tear that requires repair, a stain that needs covering, or an item that simply could use some stitcherly embellishment. This can be pants, a dress, a shirt or skirt, a table cloth, curtain, or other textile item. Materials Fee $10 paid at beginning of class includes:
Fabric for the sampler Supplies Needed to bring for Class:
Scissors
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Rochelle Gaukel |
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In this course you will learn the technique of making a metal bezel heart shape. You will be able to design your bezel in the shape of a heart (big or small), having the perfect bezel setting to add the paper of your choice for background, rhinestone, and glass glitter (or no glass glitter if you choose). After the heart bezel is soldered, you will be designing the inside of the heart and then we will be using resin to seal the artwork and bezel pendant.
We will also be forming the oval wire links and texturing them before we solder the ends closed. All of these get connected by jump rings and the finished heart bezel will be attached in the center. Materials Fee $40 paid at beginning of class includes: Metal, bezel wire, wire for links, papers, rhinestone, glass glitter, resin, patina. Use of fire bricks. Supplies Needed to bring for Class:
Cookie sheet for your solder station
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Helene Knott |
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Siddi patchwork originated in India and was brought to Africa where it became known as Kawandi Patchwork. The method is the same for both and is used to make light, summer-weight quilts without batting. Traditionally hand stitched, this technique may be done by machine as well if hand sewing is not your cup of tea, though the hand sewing is remarkably easy and fast. In this class, you will make a small, table mat sized sample either by hand or machine by your preference ,to learn the technique. The quilts are typically very colorful and scrappy being made to use up and recycle salvaged fabric scraps. The kit will include a grab bag of scraps in a variety of colors for the project.
Please be courteous to others by arriving for class with the correct supplies. Contact me at 503-631-8806 or helene.m.knott@gmail.com if you have any questions. a fat quarter foundation fabric, a grab bag of fabric scraps, thread (perle cotton for hand sewing or 12 wt. sewing thread for machine), a Sashiko needle (for hand sewing) or a package of Top-stitching needles for machine sewing.
Supplies Needed to bring for Class:
Students can opt to bring their own materials if they wish. Refer to kit list for what to bring or contact instructor for more information.
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Susan Bates Bezek |
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NOTE: Sewing machine experience required. If you are traveling, we will have 5 machines available to share. Please contact glenny@artandsoulretreat.com if you live locally, and can bring your machine so we can reserve the five for others!
We will have fun building Crow! Each one will be unique because you will sculpt her beak from clay as desired. She has wonderful hands with poseable fingers. I hope you join me for this class! pattern, unfinished wood base, dowels, all wire, ultra suede for corset belt, fabric for head/hands, pom-poms, chenille stems. Supplies Needed to bring for Class:
Fabrics: 1/3 yd-muslin, 1/3 yd-shirt, 1/2 yd- skirt, thread.
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Kat Kirby |
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Enjoy creating a piece of artwork dedicated to honoring a person, a pet, an archetype, a place, by using a kitchen matchbox, images, words, cardboard and some charms, doo dads, etc. This little shrine will remind you of the important things in life, and might enjoy a space on your altar or bookshelf. Materials Fee $20 paid at beginning of class includes:
Paints & brushes Supplies Needed to bring for Class:
Kitchen Matchbox
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Christine Karpiak |
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Do you want to create freely and uninhibited? Do you want to throw that inner critic away and find joy and play in your art practice? Do you want to feel safe in trying new things you strive to expand your creative works? This class lets you fully and freely express yourself with your art materials so you may experience pure joy as you become brave and bold in your art work, exploring what is. You will be gently guided and encouraged to try new things, to be brave, to make bold moves, and to feel completely free to authentically create from your soul. You will work both big and small, creating works on paper and in your art journal. You will find new ways to use the materials you already have as you engage in work that will make your creativity and heart flourish. Your works will become mini paintings, expressions and stories of yourself and where you are in your journey. You will not only take home beautiful, soulful works that can be used as inspiration for more, but you will also take away rich experiences that will influence your creativity.
Materials Fee $ paid at beginning of class includes:
$42 (for large watercolor paper substrates)
Supplies Needed to bring for Class: Optional items:
• Fixative if you’re using pastels or charcoal and you don’t want them to smudge. (I recommend Spectra Fix as it is non toxic and doesn’t have fumes).
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Thomas Ashman |
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Important Note: Although the three Evidence of Mermaids workshops have been designed to be combined, each project is its own separate class. Students can take any combination of 1, 2, or all 3 workshops! The myths and images of mermaids have captivated countless artists around the globe and throughout the ages, and I am certainly no exception. In this series of 3 workshops we shall indulge this "fishy" attraction, examine some inspiring mermaid “tales,” and create a beautiful trio of art-ifacts that appear to have been recently rescued from the deep blue depths after being tucked away under the sea by one of these beautiful, awe-inspiring, and ever mysterious creatures. In this workshop, we’ll construct a beautiful mermaid themed version of my original all-metal journal binding with covers of beveled glass and watercolor paper. After we fabricate the glass and metal book completely "from scratch", we’ll cover it with transparent photos, which are included, but students are invited to bring a more personalized image for their covers, if desired. Just print out any 2 photos you like onto transparency sheets at 4.25" sq. Glass in kit is pre-drilled but bring your own Dremel and a 1/8" diamond drill bit if you want to try your hand at drilling glass in class. Technical instruction includes drilling glass, metal fabrication, alteration of metal with torch and patina, basic bookbinding terminology, use of various hand tools, tool safety, and much more! This journal will fit perfectly into the Mermaid Treasure Box (Part I) and looks absolutely delightful adorned with the Mermaid Bracelet (Part III) Materials Fee $45 paid at beginning of class includes:
Copper Plumber's tape Supplies Needed to bring for Class:
16 sheets of 90# (or heavier) watercolor paper torn to 4" x 7.5 (Feel free to paint, stamp, collage, color, or otherwise decorate with mermaid theme
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Erin Keck |
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WHAT IS A HORN BOOK?
I love finding little tidbits of history that I can share the story and at the same time try to reproduce. The explanation of the Hornbook from the Elizabethan times is so amazing that I just had to create one. Materials Fee $25 paid at beginning of class includes: all supplies and use of tools provided by teacher. Supplies Needed to bring for Class: Students just need to bring apron and lap
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Come to our “Murder of Crows” as we jazz up these handsome birds with glitter, hats, ruffles, and ephemera for Halloween, a birthday party, or any special occasion. Join us for a fun, easy afternoon of play. Materials Fee $25 paid at beginning of class includes: Crow, a variety of bases, black glitter, papers for ruffles, hats, and bases, chipboard hat templates, glitter glue, embellishments, glue. Supplies Needed to bring for Class:
Scissors, paper towels, water container.
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Erin Keck |
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This is a spin off class of Tin Art Babies. Students in this workshop will be creating art dolls using vintage tins and vintage “Dolls of the World” heads. Many different found objects are used in finishing the dolls. Pencils, gears, clock hands, nails, beads… you name we use it. Then we will finish off our dolls using several distressing techniques to make them look as spooky as ever. Come join in and get into the Halloween spirit. Each student will leave with at least one Zombie……Boo! Materials Fee $25 per doll paid at beginning of class includes: Everything is provided. All you need is an apron and creativity.
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Pamela Sue Johnson |
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Ok, you’ve made a ton of art. You’ve gifted artworks to many of your friends and family who say, “You could sell this!”
As a full-time art seller with the iconic Portland Saturday Market as well as other art fairs and also online, I am highly experienced with the considerations an artist needs to embrace when you are ready to sell. I have guided many artists toward finding the ways that are best for them to start selling their art. Just as our art is unique, so is our selling. Supplies Needed to bring for Class:
A journal or notebook and favorite pen.
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Stephanie Burton |
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Helene Knott |
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Feathers, feathers, feathers! These fabric feathers are fun to make and fun to use. They are great for ‘Feathering Your Vest’; or feathering a purse, a mixed media assemblage or simply string them on a cord and wear as a necklace – you could even make a pair to make matching feather earrings. The feathers are a great way to up-cycle old denim jeans but are equally wonderful made from other fabrics – upholstery, canvas, linen… Brocades are particularly intriguing as they look nothing like you would expect from the original fabric. Once you learn the process, you can experiment with a variety of fabrics. Skill Level: Beginner and up Materials fee $5 paid directly to instructor at beginning of class includes: fabric, thread, center cording and templates.
Supplies You Need to Bring to Class in addition to materials provided by instructor:
Other Incidental Supplies: Please be courteous to others by arriving for class with the correct supplies. Contact me at helene.m.knott@gmail.com if you have any questions.
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Jen Crossley |
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Come along and learn the magical qualities of Metal Etch Materials Fee $65 paid at beginning of class includes:
Brass metal flat and pipe Supplies Needed to bring for Class:
Cutting mat,
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Jody Alexander |
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Stitching adds texture, dimension, and a wonderful tactile quality to art pieces. In this workshop students will make a collage using old or new photos, book pages, found papers, fabric, and stitching. Embroidery and mending techniques will be taught and used as both function and embellishment in this workshop. A photo will be the focal point of your collage and it will be combined with paper ephemera, fabric scraps, "found words", mark making, and stitching to create a rich and textured story. The finished product can be a card, a page for an artist's book, or a masterpiece ready for framing! Materials Fee $10 paid at beginning of class includes: Muslin for collage substrate; fabric scraps; Pearl Cotton thread; embroidery thread; book pages; paper ephemera; glue stick Supplies Needed to bring for Class:
Students will need the following tools: exacto knife, scissors, needles, pins, ruler or straight edge for cutting or tearing papers, and some kind of cutting mat or protection for your work surface.
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Rochelle Gaukel |
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In this class we will be forming with wire a variety of different heart shapes and sizes using different metals. You will leave this class with a handful of pretty necklaces and a bracelet. This is a good technique learning class giving you a peek into the art of metal smithing wire. Materials Fee $30 paid at beginning of class includes: Wire (you will be getting German silver wire, brass wire, copper wire) - all in different gauges depending on project), necklace chain, bracelet chain, leather for necklace, fire polished beads, charms, patina. Use of fire bricks.. Supplies Needed to bring for Class:
Cookie sheet for your solder station
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Helene Knott |
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These charming Folk Art Animals inspired by the embroidery of India and Pakistan, are made of felt, hand embroidered with an assortment of simple embroidery stitches, and embellished with beads and sequins. After completion, they may be stuffed. As ornaments or applied to other projects. There will be a variety of designs to choose from. These colorful embellished critters are so perfect for Christmas ornaments you may want to make a whole Menagerie for yourself or to gift to a special recipient. felt, iron-on stabilizer, assorted embroidery threads, a variety of beads and sequins, embroidery and embellishment needles, fiber-fill, and template plastic Supplies Needed to bring for Class:
Scissors: Craft scissors and embroidery scissors.
Other Incidental Supplies: You may or may not need these things; they are mainly for comfort.
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Ruth Greening |
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This is a very challenging and rewarding piece of jewelry to make. This will hone in on precision in the smallest of ways. Taken one step at a time you will learn what makes this piece work and how to assemble all the pieces to accomplish a beautiful, functioning, amazing Box Clasp! silver for 1 clasp, additional metals and accessories. Supplies Needed to bring for Class:
Basic jewelry tools; flat, needle nose, half round with flat pliers. 6” to 8” flat and half round jewelry files, cut #2, these are jewelry files for metal not diamond files**Please no ‘Harbor freight specials’** check Otto Frei for good files. Jeweler’s saw with 1/0 or 2/0 blades. Metal Ruler and digital measuring calipers.
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Tammy Gilley |
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Whether you’re getting ready to embark on a new journey, have just returned from one and want to chronicle your adventures, or you’re an armchair traveler with many dream destinations, this workshop is for you. This course was inspired by my return to Paris after nearly 40 years since my first visit as a young woman. I wanted to soak up every little morsel, or capturer chaque moment. In this workshop, we will create a unique journal that will embody what we love about travel, capture moments from a recent trip, or become a beautiful wish list for destinations yet to be visited. Techniques taught in this workshop:
Bookmaking Materials Fee $25 paid at beginning of class includes:
Vintage papers and ephemera Supplies Needed to bring for Class:
Vintage book - 4”x6”, 5”x7”, no larger than 7”x9”
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Jesse Reno |
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This class is open to all levels including those who have never painted before. this is a great class for anyone who has struggled with or would simply like to explore new and expressed ways of creating faces. using fun simple techniqes we will carve imagery into - ez carve printing blocks, and experiment with mono printing. allowing us to print the imagery in a variety of ways. its more about the way we print the image then the complexity of the carving. in most cases the simpiler the better. Once we have experimented with carving and printing we will be ready to work the pieces into expressed artifacts. reshaping, and reworking the imagery in ways that give it an aged and weathered look. we will use text and symbols to add meaning and question within the work. Using block printing as a base for creation will allow experimentation without the fear of mistakes. We will be able to repeat the imagery with ease by simply reprinting from our carvings. this repeated imagery will encourage us to experiment with new techniques like subtraction methods and compare the various printing and redefining methods against one another. the techniques are quick simple and imediate keeping things fun and moving forward. These techniques and concepts work perfectly in connection with any of my other painting methods. So if youve taken a class with me previously these techniques will act as new tools which you can incorporate with any other concepts you have learned. If you would like to learn more about my teaching style and my background you can check out the videos below In this video I explain my ideas and motivation while painting. if you ever wanted to take a class with me this video will give you a good idea of how I teach and think about painting. https://www.facebook.com/521281040/videos/10158785508571041/ This 6 minute video shows me painting a 8x12 ft mural from start to finish in time lapse with text explaining my ideas while creating the piece to see over 3000 examples of my work and to find out more check out my site - www.jessereno.com Kit fee of $20 paid to instructor at beginning of class includes:
large sheets of 100lb bristol paper Supplies Needed to Bring to Classs
a mix of brushes - nothing fancy you can bring what you have on hand or cheap brushes will do fine i generally dont spend more than 3$ on a brush
oil pastels craypas work great and are super cheap
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Thomas Ashman |
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Important Note: Although the three Evidence of Mermaids workshops have been designed to be combined, each project is its own separate class. Students can take any combination of 1, 2, or all 3 workshops! The myths and images of mermaids have captivated countless artists around the globe and throughout the ages, and I am certainly no exception. In this series of 3 workshops we shall indulge this "fishy" attraction, examine some inspiring mermaid “tales,” and create a beautiful trio of art-ifacts that appear to have been recently rescued from the deep blue depths after being tucked away under the sea by one of these beautiful, awe-inspiring, and ever mysterious creatures. In this workshop, we’ll finish out our mermaid exploration by making a charming, jingly-jangly bracelet that is perfect for a mermaid dressing up for a night on the town. Starting with a copper chain and closure, you’ll learn some basics of jewelry design and color composition as you attach various shells, glass beads, freshwater pearls, sea glass chips, semi-precious stones, copper wire, charms, and whatever else you like! Instruction includes how to make fun and unique charms from copper or brass wire, how to drill holes in glass, shells, and other hard materials with a diamond drill, why you should just say “no” to jump-rings, and the best damned bead wrapping technique out there. When you’re not wearing your bracelet, you can use it to decorate your Mermaid Glass Journal (Part II) and keep it all safely tucked away in your Mermaid Treasure Box (Part I) Materials Fee $45 paid at beginning of class includes:
Copper chain Supplies Needed to bring for Class:
Chain-nose pliers
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Kat Kirby |
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Here are your instructions. Go into a thrift shop. Find a little covered dish, maybe once used to hold a special piece of jewelry or coins. Take that little glass or china dish home. Now bring it to Art & Soul Retreats in Portland in August.
In this workshop, we will create a cool beaded mixed media treasure box to hold whatever you wish: rings, necklaces, beads, charms, coins, etc. A special box to put things in. I will share with you my special favorite adhesive that will enhance your piece, and it will be ready to hold your treasures once this workshop is finished! Materials Fee $20 paid at beginning of class includes: special adhesive to add these items to your piece, as well as additional doo dads. I will also have on hand some boxes for purchase. Supplies Needed to bring for Class:
A small glass or china lidded box
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Erin Keck |
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IIn this workshop students will learn about several ways to use the mineral Mica. The techniques of altering this amazing mineral makes it a perfect addition to many crafting projects. During the class students will construct a 5.5” X 6” Journal which they can incorporate pages of their own artwork. Although the finished Journal in itself will be quite a nice piece to have, it will be the knowledge students will acquire in the uses of mica that will be the true addition to their art world. Materials Fee $35 cash paid at beginning of class includes:
Everything to construct the journal, plus extra Mica pack & Vintage paper packet. Supplies Needed to bring for Class:
Several (7 - 10) Images measuring no more than 2.5” X 2.5” (these can be old text, photos, ect…) , 1 cover image measuring no more than 2.5”X2.5”.
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Stephanie Burton |
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I will start out demonstrating drawing a bird onto the watercolor paper. Once the drawing is complete, the process of painting begins. We will start from light to dark. I will demonstrate the relationship between the darker and lighter values which begin to communicate the form and texture of our bird. The goal is to get lost in the relaxing, fluid nature of watercolor painting…remember, we are painting a WHIMSY BIRD! Once we allow the base colors to dry, with a smaller brush, we will start to paint in the darker details on the wings, legs and eye. Every student will leave with a finished Whimsy Bird on 140lb Watercolor Paper.
Students of every experience level are welcome! Materials Fee $25 paid at beginning of class includes:
- 140lb Cold-press Watercolor paper Supplies Needed to bring for Class:
- a couple of water containers, rags & apron.
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Helene Knott |
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The circle is considered a sacred symbol in many cultures. Mandalas are sacred circles, usually comprised of repeating symmetrical designs, often used in the practice of meditation. Tibetan Sand Paintings, Islamic prayer rugs, The famous Rose Window in Notre Dame are all examples of mandalas; even Medieval and Renaissance Masters like Albrecht Durer and Fibonacci, explored these circular designs also referred to as Sacred Geometry. In this class, you will create your own personal Mandala in colors and stitches of your choice. The stitching process is very therapeutic and meditative and the basic stitches fairly simple. Assembled into an ever increasing circle, they form and intricate tapestry of form and texture.
Please be courteous to others by arriving for class with the correct supplies. Contact me at 503-888-9784 or helene.m.knott@gmail.com if you have any questions. Materials Fee $15 paid at beginning of class includes: an 11” square of fabric, iron-on stabilizer, assorted embroidery threads, an embroidery needle. Supplies Needed to bring for Class:
Embroidery scissors
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Erin Keck |
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In this fun and creative Assemblage Art class students will be shown how to take everyday items from a junk drawer and put them to use in creating interesting new pieces of jewelry. Students will be instructed on design and applications. Several different designs will be discussed. Everything will be provided in a custom kit for this class. This class is open to students of all skill levels. Each student will leave with at the least 3 separate items of jewelry Materials Fee $35 paid at beginning of class includes:
Vintage keys, watch parts, rulers, laundry pins, silverware, plus so much more…
small jewelry tool kit consisting of… wire cutters, chain nose pliers, round nose pliers, flat nose pliers.
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Jen Crossley |
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You will learn the how to make this unique Hearts project. Adding your own found emphera Hand sewing them fancy stitches and assemblage with Brass pipe. Pouring resin cast. Materials Fee $65 paid at beginning of class includes:
Brass pipe Supplies Needed to bring for Class:
Cutting mat,
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Renee Richetts |
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“Once Upon a Time…” Materials Fee $25 paid at beginning of class includes: binding tools {yours to keep), and all materials listed above. Supplies Needed to bring for Class: scissors, and if you wish, your own images and embellishments.
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Carol Spohn |
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Batik is process of using watercolor and wax on Ginwashi rice paper. The transparency of the paper adds to the transparent watercolors adding an additional source of light. The process is time consuming but not difficult. All levels of painters will complete a successful painting. A line drawing is used so no drawing is required. Once you learn the batik process you will be able to adapt this process to your own designs. You will learn a trick which will make the batik process much less frustrating. Your choice of instructional packets for a variety of subjects will be available ranging from simple card fronts to a more sophisticated painting. Materials Fee $25 cash paid at beginning of class includes:
• Ginwashi Rice Paper Supplies Needed to bring for Class:
• Your usual painting supplies which should include a water container, paper towels, a fine mist spray bottle for water.
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Helene Knott |
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NOTE: Sewing Machine Experience Required We will have 5 machines available to share for this class if you are traveling. If you live locally, please bring your machine and let us know so we can reserve for others! You will use beading, embroidery, stamping and painting to embellish small edge-stitched ‘art tiles’ made from of layered and stabilized fabric; these samples can be used individually as fiber art jewelry, artist trading cards or combined into larger assemblages. The majority of the class will be devoted to embellishing your tiles, but there will be a demonstration on how to prepare your own tiles for future projects. Note: The arrangements shown represent possible assemblages of tiles and not necessarily the project finished in class. Please be courteous to others by arriving for class with the correct supplies. Contact me at 503-631-8806 or helene.m.knott@gmail.com if you have any questions. Materials fee $40 paid directly to instructor at beginning of class includes: includes 5-6 pre-stitched fabric ‘Art Tiles”* (see note) in varying sizes, embroidery floss, seed beads, beading thread, an assortment of buttons, dangles, and/or charms, use of instructor’s stamps, paint and pens, and needles. Note: Due to fabric availability, the fabric Art Tiles in the kits will vary from those shown in samples, however, there will be lots of different sets to choose from. Supplies You Need to Bring to Class
• Embroidery or craft scissors
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Ruth Greening |
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The traditional way to set most stones in silversmithing is a bezel setting. This class will give you a great foundation for that classic. But because not all stones play by the ‘rules’ it is a good idea to have options! Bring some standard stones and some not-so-standard stones and let’s work out the great options that will set your work apart. silver sheet and assorted wire for settings for 2 stones. Use of assorted machinery and consumables to help in the finishing of the piece. Butane for your torch and saw blades. Supplies Needed to bring for Class: basic jewelry tools, (flat nose and chain nose pliers, flush cutters) jewelers saw frame, butane torch, jewelers’ files with medium and fine cut (please no Harbor Freight specials) preferably not needle files. Stones to set (half inch to 1 ½”).
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Thomas Ashman |
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So you bought a Dremel Tool, with all those crazy attachments and bits, and the unbridled versatility of this amazing device has left you more than a little bit confused, or even intimidated. Fear not my friends, for this course will turn a Dremel Novice into a Dremel Master. I will explain all the basic workings of the tool, chucks, collets, and how to change the bits, and replace the brushes. We'll go over what many of the different tips and bits can do, such as drilling, cutting, buffing, sanding, grinding, polishing, carving, engraving, and a few of the specialty bits and attachments like tools that can drill and cut glass, porcelain or stone (diamond bit/cut-off wheel required). Students will not only get a demonstration of these tools and several of their myriad uses on all kinds of materials, but should bring along a variety of supplies to practice on, as there will plenty of quality hands-on time for you and your new tool. We will also cover using a Dremel drill press and basic safety for rotary tools.
For more info visit Black Sheep Artist Studio or email Supplies Needed to bring for Class: A Dremel (or another roary tool) with all the bits, attachments, and gizmos you can bring; I will bring a small variety of supplies to work on like metal, wood, plastic, porcelain, stone and glass (requires a diamond bit or cut off wheel), but you should bring some too! Also, if you have a "project" in mind, bring it! You might also want to have on hand some snips or shears, a pair of needlenose pliers, wire cutters, scissors, ruler, and a Sharpie. Bring whatever materials you like to work on most so we can get you going on what you bought the Dremel for in the first place!
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Becky Springer |
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Curious about intuitive painting? Ready to unleash your creativity? Want to make art in a welcoming community where your identities and stories are celebrated? Let’s paint bold and colorful flowers together! Materials Fee $15 paid at beginning of class includes:
Class handouts Supplies Needed to bring for Class:
Watercolor or mixed media paper (my favorite is Cason XL) in 9x12 or larger
Optional to Bring:
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Orly Avineri |
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Creating a body of work
In this workshop we’ll take on the fear of using black as a background color, as a starting point, as the star, or as an honorable color among all the others on our palette. In physics and on the light spectrum black is the absence of light, which provides us with a beautiful opportunity to draw the light out with our paints, line makers, and collections of papers. In our lively event we’ll be using small canvases, panels, old vintage book boards, etc. to create a series of magnificent pieces. This mixed media workshop welcomes all curious souls and free spirits who are good and ready to celebrate a less popular color, in fact, one that in art is considered to be the presence of all colors. Supplies Needed to bring for Class:
10 small surfaces (at least) you can’t wait to work on. -A sidekick - a used/vintage book with images/photographs/illustrations you love, to be altered. (Book should lay flat when worked on and preferably not glossy)
-Acrylic Paints (a few colors of your choice), a container for water, paper towels or/and rags
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Jesse Reno |
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This is an open level class as there is plenty to be learned by someone who has never painted before or those who are full time artists and teachers. A mix of demonstration, lecture and hands on painting will introduce students to my ideas, techniques and the concepts that motivate my work. In this mixed-media painting class you will learn to create paintings that emerge from an abstract base of markings, colors, line, and shape to form expressive and organic creations. Students will learn painting and mark making techniques that will encourage imagery and connection to their work. Through a series of painting exercises, you will explore and express your ideas by imagining what could be created from abstraction rather than confining your ideas to predetermined outcomes. Within the process we will create narrative dialogue by noting what we see and feel in our work . Through the practice of subtractive painting we will remove the parts that are no longer relevant or keep us trapped from progress. This teaches us choice and freedom to change direction in our work. We continually build layers within our paintings combining fragments of passed ideas with the new until we arrive at a feeling of completion . Through this engagement we learn to experiment, take risks, re associate our work from perspectives unconfined by our expectations. This allows us to see things clearly and move to a more expressed and personal engagement when painting. Using simple materials and techniques you will be free to express yourself within your paintings in new ways. finding yourself as a painter from the raw base of art, learning your personal likes dislikes. Connecting you to your practice and imagery from a position of experimentation and instinct. Teaching you to imagine the unimaginable.
For me painting is an experience in every way, i love the feeling of each If you would like to learn more about my teaching style and my background you can check out the videos below
Here is a link to a recent feature on my teaching ideas and techniques from Oregon Artbeat
Here is a link to a lecture i gave at the national art educators associations annual confrence in chicago a few years ago
To see over 2000 examples of my work and to find out more about me check out my site - www.jessereno.com Materials fee $25 paid directly to instructor at beginning of class includes: non toxic acrylic paint primary colors, white and black. black colored pencils as marking tools, and heavy wieght 100lb bristol paper as our surface, so we can roll our pieces up for easy transport home. Supplies You Need to Bring to Class in addition to materials provided by instructor:
- small brush for details
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Carol Spohn |
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An Introduction to collage and watercolor. Materials Fee $25 paid at beginning of class includes:
• Written instructions including line drawing and color photo
• Your usual painting supplies which should include at least 2 water containers, paper towels, pop up tissues, a fine mist spray bottle for water.
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Ruth Greening |
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There is something very satisfying in hammering and moving metal! Taking a flat sheet of metal and transforming it into a beautiful art form. Materials Fee $35 paid at beginning of class includes: includes copper sheet, forming block, use of tools and consumables to complete project. Supplies Needed to bring for Class: Basic jewelers’ tools like as flat nose, chain nose, round nose pliers, flush cutters, chasing hammer, jewelers saw frame, clamp on medium size vise, butane torch, ear protection. Jewelers’ files medium and fine cut, please no Harbor Freight specials. Steel bench block. Old butter knife (not sharp)
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Pam Cooke |
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Learn how to take a lump of polymer clay and sculpt it into a character with its own personality and backstory. The techniques we will employ will be sculpting basic facial features, creating different textures using everyday objects, using paints and dyes to develop brilliant effects, and crafting a one-of-a-kind story for your creation.
Materials Fee $15 paid at beginning of class includes: Supplies available for use by students: acrylic and alcohol inks, stamps and other objects for creating texture, acrylic paints. Supplies Needed to bring for Class:
1 lb. white oven-bake polymer clay
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Nancy Hornshuh |
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Beautiful tools inspire us. Come play with me. Materials Fee $25 paid at beginning of class includes: a variety of textures and handles as well as fibers, fabric, wire, papers and paints.
Supplies Needed to bring for Class:
9x12 pad of Bristol paper Optional supplies: interesting sticks, old paint brushes.
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Becky Springer |
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In the name of freedom and play, let's paint abstract faces! Materials Fee $15 paid at beginning of class includes:
Class handouts
Supplies Needed to bring for Class:
Watercolor or mixed media paper (my favorite is Cason XL) in 9x12 or larger optional
Your favorite acrylic paint
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Erin Keck |
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In this class students will be creating an awesome Steampunk Tree Topper and also two matching ornaments. Using vintage watch parts, found objects, chain and other goodies we will construct some unique and awesome Steampunk Art. The tree topper also makes a great centerpiece focal if you do not want to use it on your tree. Students will be creating things that can be cherished for years to come. Materials Fee $35 cash paid at beginning of class includes: Everything is provided. Tree topper base, ornament bases, watchparts and all embellishments, adhesive, all tools to use. Supplies Needed to bring for Class: apron and lap towel
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Erin Keck |
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Robots are such cool creatures. The mechanical characteristics of a human physique to give them personalities to which we can relate. Materials Fee $20 cash paid to instructor at beginning of class includes: Everything will be provided in this class along with instruction for assemblage. Each student will leave with two Robot assemblage Art Dolls
Supplies Needed to bring for Class: apron
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Stephanie Burton |
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This workshop is such a creative and freeing experience! I will start out demonstrating how to add decorative and vintage collage paper as well as magazine images to create our initial background. From there we will add more layers of color by applying acrylic paint and then move on to using stamps and stencils using Acrylic & Distressed Oxides. You will be introduced to a plethora of supplies and techniques! I will walk you through the entire process. Next, we will bring in our focal point. I will demonstrate drawing and stamping on tissue paper to create a transparent layer that you can place over your background creating a sense of depth to your collage painting. There will be a generous collection of magazines, vintage & collage papers to choose from as your focal point as well! Everyone will leave with a finish Collage Painting. Students of every experience level are welcome! Materials Fee $20 cash paid at beginning of class includes:
- Acrylic Paint
Supplies Needed to bring for Class:
- One medium brush, one large brush
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Jen Crossley |
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Ever wanted to learn how to make your own fabric journal and future heirloom ! Materials Fee $65 in cash paid at beginning of class includes:
Kit: Patinas Supplies Needed to bring for Class:
Cutting mat
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Andrea Chebeleu |
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What does your year of creative expression look like? Are the remnants here there and everywhere? Half-filled journals, countless projects started but still unfinished. Let’s build a journal together that celebrates your creative successes. Learn more about “Living IN” a journal as you create your very own Daily Creative Practice Journal.
Instructor will share extras of many of her tools/stencils and supplies so bring what you have. She will also have several of her previous year’s journals to share for inspiration. You will leave class ready to live in your journal. Materials Fee $25 in cash paid at beginning of class includes:
• Primed Manila Folders Supplies Needed to bring for Class:
• Acrylic Paint (medium or heavy body) 5 colors + black & white
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Erin Keck |
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In this informative metal techniques class students will be learning several informative metal working techniques along with cold connections. Each student will be creating their choice of a heart shaped brooch or pendant. Techniques covered will be, metal etching, texturizing, embossing, stamping, along with rivet setting and eyelet setting. We will also slightly cover easy metal patinas. This class is for all skill levels. Each student will leave with a finished pendant or brooch plus a wealth of metal working knowledge to use in their future projects.
Materials Fee $25 paid at beginning of class includes: everything including all materials, embellishments, hardware and use of classroom tools Supplies Needed to bring for Class: apron, lap towel, protective eye wear, small jewelry tool kit if they have one. (teacher will have extras to share)
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Carol Spohn |
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There is nothing wrong with painting inside the lines. This painting is painted in a traditional watercolor manner including the use of masking fluid to protect the flowers when painting a loose, transparent background. The breakout of rectangles adds an additional design element. No previous watercolor experience is necessary. All levels of painters will complete a successful painting using the step by step directions. A line drawing is used so no drawing is required. The finished size is about 10” x 22”. Materials Fee $25 paid to instructor at beginning of class includes:
• Written instructions, line drawing and color photo Supplies Needed to bring for Class:
• Your usual painting supplies which should include at least 2 water containers, paper towels (or old towel), a fine mist spray bottle for water.
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Helene Knott |
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Materials Fee $50 paid at beginning of class includes: materials content here
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Ruth Greening |
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Learn the mystery of ‘wrinkled’ silver and how to work with Argentium silver. The result will be a beautiful one of a kind pendant! 2 x 2” Reticulate silver, 6” Argentium silver wire, butane fuel and accessories for cleaning and polishing piece. t Supplies Needed to bring for Class:
basic jewelry tools such as flat nose and chain nose pliers, jewelry saw frame (blades are included in kit). Jewelers files medium and fine cut (not Harbor Freight specials or needle files please). Butane torch that is capable of getting a fine hot flame. Flush cutters.
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