The Art Spirit: Juicy Living A Creative Smorgasbord April 12th through the 14th in Fremont, CA
A Creative Smorgasbord
April 12th through the 14th
at Maria's home studio in Fremont, CA
Each session stands on its own. Each session focuses on different techniques utilizing key principles and elements of art. These workshops are life changing!
Think of the weekend as a creative smorgasbord. You can choose to take one session or many! Spend an entire weekend (if you choose) full of color, paste, paper, layers, unraveling,
laughter, inspiration and creative frenzy! Come one! Come all! I have been waiting years to teach these extended workshops and I hope to see you there.
These fresh,
new workshops teach a variety of NEW ideas involving collage, creative
processing, self expression, composition, design, layering, painting and much,
much more.
PLEASE NOTE: After the last class Friday and Saturday, you are
welcome to stay and work in your journal. We often go out to dinner (and bring
it back) and spend a couple of hours after class in each other's company while
we talk and work in our journals. I will also have a small amount of goodies
for sale.
Please note there is
a small supply list. (For long time regulars, please make sure to read the updated supply list below each class description.)
Interested in signing up?
Questions? Please email Kelly for more info! EGorey99@sbcglobal.net
Payments for the Fremont, CA workshop must be made in advance. Due to the fact that the teacher is traveling from Los Angeles and must prep for the workshops in advance, there are no cancellations allowed. No refunds.
You may send someone else in your place if you are unable to attend the workshop, or you will receive a kit for the class. You can either pay via paypal (see button below) or send a check or money order. Once you've signed up for the workshop, you will be sent the address and directions to the workshop location. If you have ANY questions you can email me. I will also give you my cell phone number so you contact me.
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:
Beginners to
advanced are welcome in ALL of the classes.
Payments for the Fremont, CA workshop must be made in advance. Due to the fact that the teacher is traveling from Los Angeles and must prep for the workshops in advance, there are no cancellations allowed. No refunds.
You may send someone else in your place if you are unable to attend the workshop, or you will receive a kit for the class. You can either pay via paypal (see button below) or send a check or money order. Once you've signed up for the workshop, you will be sent the address and directions to the workshop location. If you have ANY questions you can email me. I will also give you my cell phone number so you contact me.
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
- acrylic mediums
- collage ephemera and much, much more.
“The object isn't to make art, it's to be in that wonderful state which makes art inevitable.”
Robert Henri, author of The Art Spirit, is one of my favorite artists, writers and creative individuals.
Every time I open up a copy of his book I discover a new gem that inspires me to create. I am a firm believer in the fact that inspiration is truly everywhere and that as humans we are driven to make and create.
“In every human being there is the artist, and whatever his activity, he has an equal chance with any to express the result of his growth and his contact with life. I don't believe any real artist cares whether what he does is 'art' or not. Who, after all, knows what art is?”
Immerse yourself in daily sessions of creativity and inspiration. Each session has a different focus. In some, we will start by creating a journal of our own from scratch. After binding the book, we will dive into our work. Fill page after page with luscious layers of paper, paint and pen. Using the key elements and principles of art in fun, fresh ways, you will learn new techniques for collage, mixed media, acrylic painting, journaling, color theory, composition, design and much, much more. Learn new ideas and techniques in creative self expression. Gain confidence in your work, know your tools and your capability to brainstorm and problem solve.
“The artist must be a student.”
As always, my class is geared towards beginner to advanced, there is something for everyone in this workshop. I have been keeping a journal for over 35 years and an art journal for 21 of those years. I am always trying to learn new ways, techniques and approaches to creating. There is always something new to learn and experience.
“The end will be what it will be. The object is intense living, fulfillment; the great happiness in creation.”
As always, should you have any questions, please feel free to email me at EGorey99@sbcglobal.net
Robert Henri, author of The Art Spirit, is one of my favorite artists, writers and creative individuals.
Every time I open up a copy of his book I discover a new gem that inspires me to create. I am a firm believer in the fact that inspiration is truly everywhere and that as humans we are driven to make and create.
“In every human being there is the artist, and whatever his activity, he has an equal chance with any to express the result of his growth and his contact with life. I don't believe any real artist cares whether what he does is 'art' or not. Who, after all, knows what art is?”
Immerse yourself in daily sessions of creativity and inspiration. Each session has a different focus. In some, we will start by creating a journal of our own from scratch. After binding the book, we will dive into our work. Fill page after page with luscious layers of paper, paint and pen. Using the key elements and principles of art in fun, fresh ways, you will learn new techniques for collage, mixed media, acrylic painting, journaling, color theory, composition, design and much, much more. Learn new ideas and techniques in creative self expression. Gain confidence in your work, know your tools and your capability to brainstorm and problem solve.
“The artist must be a student.”
As always, my class is geared towards beginner to advanced, there is something for everyone in this workshop. I have been keeping a journal for over 35 years and an art journal for 21 of those years. I am always trying to learn new ways, techniques and approaches to creating. There is always something new to learn and experience.
“The end will be what it will be. The object is intense living, fulfillment; the great happiness in creation.”
As always, should you have any questions, please feel free to email me at EGorey99@sbcglobal.net
Supply list: your journal (unless you are taking the entire weekend, Friday AM or Saturday AM), a small bag to hold your paper scraps (think
a small brown lunch bag, or the small handled paper bags they give out at
Starbucks), an apron, scissors, a small
selection of favorite collage ephemera (think
about reading this when choosing your images and papers), baby wipes, cork back
metal ruler, a full roll of paper towels OR old rags, a container for your
paint water, your favorite paint
brushes,
a water brush pen (OR an extra fine, detail paint brush *ONLY* IF you have one), a
few of your favorite LARGE glue sticks (please trust me when I say that large
glue sticks will last you longer. I always have two or three 40 gram glue
sticks in my journal bag and that's more than enough for a long weekend. You
WILL go through the smaller glue sticks in MINUTES), 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.)
Each session stands on its own.
You have the option of taking a stand alone sessions or multiple ones. Each one is unique.
Friday, April 12th
Session One
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Begin this session by making a hardcover journal. Then you will dive in and explore layering in paper, paint and pen. Discover new
ideas for collage and color. Unfold and unfurl on your pages as you
discover new possibilities of creative expression.
Objectives in this workshop: bookmaking, new exercises in collage, mixed media techniques focusing on composition, color and layering.
Friday, April 12th
Session Two
3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Please bring your own journal and we will dive deep in layers of paper, paint and pen. Learn how to develop and nurture a sense of play and experimentalism on your pages. A workshop in creative growth and bringing out your creative mad (art) scientist.
Objectives in this workshop: new exercises in collage, mixed media techniques focusing on color, shape and texture.
Saturday, April 13th
Session Three
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
In this workshop, we will begin by layering paint, paper and pen. After some time, we will revisit what we've made with new eyes and ideas. Using what we've spent the morning making, we'll start to revise and revisit our pages. You will have the option of making one substantial journal or making a
variety of different sized, smaller journals. Focus is on construction, deconstruction
and reworking.
Objectives in this workshop: new exercises in book making, layering in both paint, paper and pen, mixed media techniques, collage and decollage, construction and deconstruction, revising, revisiting and reworking, learning to see, expanding on so called "mistakes", etc...
Sun, April 14th
Session Four
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Please bring your own journal (or I will have card stock for you to use.) Using new exercises that focus on layering and learning how to create harmony and bring various elements together in your artwork. Learn how to finish a page using your own mark making, journaling and more. A workshop on bringing a page together and making meaning on the page.
Objectives in this workshop: new exercises in collage, mixed media techniques focusing on mark making, layering, bringing to the surface, line and space.
I hope to see you there!
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