Virginia Art and Soul Workshops

Sas Colby
9:00 - 4:30
Sunday

3077 - Art Bundles- Making an Art Ritual

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$ 145 Plus $3 materials fee

This project combines two powerful concepts – that of giving and that of keeping a secret. We will use mostly recycled materials to make an art bundle intended as a gift. Come prepared with a recipient in mind and bring materials that relate to that person. Perhaps you have some secrets or symbolic objects you want to hide inside your bundle. The dictionary defines a bundle as “a number of things tied, wrapped, or held together.” Techniques explored include collage, wrapping, tieing, painting and constructing. Examples of talismans and fetishes will be shown. No experience is necessary. There is magic and power in making art to give away.


Supply List:

• Found materials such as old papers, cardboard, tissue, etc.
• Photographs and memorabilia pertinent to the project
• Cloth, ribbon, string, wire or cord to tie your bundle
• Needle and thread if you want to sew on it
• Collage materials
• Found Objects: Personal items you may want to either affix to the bundle or bury inside
• Scissors
• utility knife
• Small jar of gesso if you use it
• Adhesive you like: could be Elmer’s or Sobo or PVA or glue stick
• Paint & brushes, or markers (whatever you like to use for color –could be pastels)
• One inch brush and half inch brush (the inexpensive kind with natural bristles you get at the hardware store)
• Any small tools you might need: awl, pliers, staple gun, heat gun, etc.

Materials Fee includes: String, ribbons, findings, miscellaneous papers and fabric, instructor’s handout