Virginia Art and Soul Workshops

Leighanna Light
6:30 - 9:30
Thurs eve/Fri eve

3056 - The Scarlet Onion - Adventures in Clay Texture & Design

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$ 135 Plus $10 materials fee

In this workshop we will explore the relationship between clay, ink, canvas, gesso & found objects. The first night of the class will be spent forming the clay around the canvas & creating multiple textures on the surface. You will learn about composition, object placement, working with clay & a variety  of ways to create interesting texture. We will allow the canvases to dry overnight & the following night will be spent applying color & adding the finishing touches to your work. You will leave with at least 2 (3 if you work fast) gorgeous pieces of original art & a variety of new techniques, tips & tricks to add to your work.
If you have any questions, I can be reached at lklight@copper.net
For more images & links, please go to http://lklightsworkshops.blogspot.com/ or visit my real life blog at  www.lklight.blogspot.com

SUPPLY LIST:

• 16 ounces of creative paperclay. This is available at Michaels, but if you don't have one nearby, look  here.... http://www.paperclay.com/ 
• 2 canvases 8x8 or smaller, 1  1/2 inches deep (please bring 3 if you tend to work fast)
  If you can't find these at your local store, you can get them at...
  http://www.cheapjoes.com/store/navigation.asp?cat=7763&page=1&view=all
• 2 bottles of Adirondack re-inkers dye ink, any colors NOT ALCOHOL ink, please go here to see this product...  http://www.rangerink.com/products/prod_dyeink_adirondackreinker.htm  The ink is available for sale at www.theartistsnook.net
• 4 oz or more of PVA glue
  http://www.hollanders.com/supplies/ViewProduct.aspx?ProductID=c59903ff-ea48-40ef
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• a variety of small found objects
• a heat gun if you have one
• 1 or 2 round brushes 1/2 inch thick or thicker
• 1 or 2 bold design texture stamps (script, patterns, or hand carved stamps all work well, just nothing terribly intricate as we will be stamping into the clay with these.)