Just Announced: Workshops at Art & Soul Portland, OR February 11th-18th
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P267 Tell Your Story - Monday Eve
- P268 Book of Intentions - Tuesday - Feb 13
- P269 Transformation:Peeling Back the Layers - Wednesday - Feb 14
- P702 Untold Stories - Thursday - Feb 15
These fresh,
new workshops teach a variety of NEW ideas involving collage, creative
processing, self expression, composition, design, layering, painting and
much, much more.
My workshops are always process-based learning while creating something completely unique to you.
Please note there is a small supply list.
Beginners to advanced are welcome in ALL of the classes.
The class fee includes a vast array of mediums and materials to complete the necessary project. It is well known that I do not travel light to any of my classes. I will be bringing such things are:
- all materials necessary to complete the project (handmade paper, decorative paper, board, glue, etc...)
- bookbinding supplies (thread, awl, needles)
- rubber stamps
- ink pads
- decorative tape
- stencils
- pens and markers
- gel medium
- collage ephemera and much, much more.
I do not travel light to my classes at all!
P267 Tell Your Story - Monday Eve
Tell Your Story: Visual Journal Pages as Narrative
Where
do we start when we put pen to paper? How do we translate what is in
our heads to our visual art journal pages? How do we combine the visual
with the written word?
Learn
to combine paper, paint and pen to create visually expressive and
unique journal pages. In this class, you will learn a plethora of
layering techniques using not only your pens and markers but also paint,
paper and more. Think that you know there is to putting your heart onto
paper? Think again. I first developed this class to challenge myself
and now I'm challenging you. Bring your journal and the supplies listed
below (I will have plenty of art supplies to share as I don't travel
light) and be prepared to spill out onto the page.
Supply list: a journal, an apron, scissors, a small selection of favorite collage ephemera (think about reading this when choosing your images and papers),
bone folder, cork back metal ruler, a full roll of paper towels OR old rags,
permanent black ink pad (if you have one), a container for your paint water, 1" brush to glue and paint
(I like chip or bristle brushes) as well as a few, smaller, detailed brushes, a few of your favorite glue sticks
(large glue sticks will last you longer), roll of waxed paper OR an old catalog or magazine to glue on (if you don't want to use all of your waxed paper for this.)
P268 Book of Intentions
- Tuesday - Feb 13
The Book of Intentions
With every page that I make, I try to set the tone to be one of
possibility, creativity and connection. With each journal I make, I try
to do something different and fresh. This class combines recycling with
creativity as we begin the class by transforming found materials (paper,
envelopes and more) into luscious journals.
You will then create entirely unique to you pages that set your intentions for the coming days. Think of it as a vision board meets planner all combined and rolled up into a very expressive (and impressive) art journal. Learn to combine the visual with the written to create soulful and inspirational pages.
Lao Tzu once said,"To see things in the seed, that is genius." What ideas will spark your interest in this all day, (painted) hands on workshop? Be prepared to have fun, get messy and leave inspired!
You will then create entirely unique to you pages that set your intentions for the coming days. Think of it as a vision board meets planner all combined and rolled up into a very expressive (and impressive) art journal. Learn to combine the visual with the written to create soulful and inspirational pages.
Lao Tzu once said,"To see things in the seed, that is genius." What ideas will spark your interest in this all day, (painted) hands on workshop? Be prepared to have fun, get messy and leave inspired!
Supply list: an apron, scissors, a small selection of favorite collage ephemera (think about reading this when choosing your images and papers),
bone folder, cork back metal ruler, a full roll of paper towels OR old rags,
permanent black ink pad (if you have one), a container for your paint water, 1" brush to glue and paint
(I like chip or bristle brushes) as well as a few, smaller, detailed brushes, a few of your favorite glue sticks
(large glue sticks will last you longer), roll of waxed paper OR an old catalog or magazine to glue on (if you don't want to use all of your waxed paper for this.)
P269 Transformation:Peeling Back the Layers
- Wednesday - Feb 14
(the above two pages are works in progress photos)
Transformation: Peeling Back the LayersWhat will be uncovered and revealed in this all day workshop?You will begin by transforming an old hardcover book (provided) into a uniquely layered journal full of texture and color. Jump right in with layers of paper, paint and more. You will start by creating pages that are rich and full of depth. You will then step back and peel away the layers transforming your previous pages into something entirely new and fresh. Learn to rework, revise and transform your pages with layers of color, texture, text and pattern.
Create something that is truly one of a kind using your favorite every day supplies.
Be prepared to get messy and to walk away with a new journal, several finished pages and a desire to keep working.
Supply list: an apron, scissors, a small selection of favorite collage ephemera (think about reading this when choosing your images and papers), bone folder, cork back metal ruler, a full roll of paper towels OR old rags, permanent black ink pad (if you have one), a container for your paint water, 1" brush to glue and paint (I like chip or bristle brushes) as well as a few, smaller, detailed brushes, a few of your favorite glue sticks (large glue sticks will last you longer), roll of waxed paper OR an old catalog or magazine to glue on (if you don't want to use all of your waxed paper for this.)P702 Untold Stories - Thursday - Feb 15
I hope to see you there!
Untold Stories
This journal is the ultimate in play. I'm always looking for new ways to revitalize favorite techniques. Think lush layers of paint, paper, tape, stencils, pen work and more all bound into little bundles of creativity.
We'll start the class by creating rich layers of painted pages. We've only just begun as we step back, revisit our pages and start to think about how we can assemble them into books. Before the tearing and the binding begin, we'll go through and collage our pages (yes, I will show you how to collage them so that when you fold and assemble them you will have pages ready for you to work on.)
After we've finished assembling the journals, you'll step back again and learn techniques for on the go or simple art journaling with minimal supplies.
I've created many variations of this journal over the years and I think that this is my most favorite one yet. I'll be using what I've learned in the process over the next few weeks as I'll be on the go traveling to teach. I'll be sharing the pages on Instagram.
Supply list: an apron, scissors, a small selection of favorite collage ephemera (think about reading this when choosing your images and papers), bone folder, cork back metal ruler, a full roll of paper towels OR old rags, permanent black ink pad (only if you have one), a container for your paint water, 1 to 2" brush to glue and paint (I like chip or bristle brushes) as well as a few, smaller, detailed brushes, a few of your favorite glue sticks (large glue sticks will last you longer), roll of waxed paper OR an old catalog or magazine to glue on (if you don't want to use all of your waxed paper for this.)
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