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A Journal for the Journey
Saturday, May 21, 9am – 4pm
Roben-Marie Smith
$120
A "Journal for the Journey" is a creative mix of canvas meets paper. This creative folio-style journal boasts a surprise...not just one, but two sewn
signatures. One features black paper and the other hot press watercolor paper. One signature is sewn into the top flap and the other into the center of the open journal. The finished journal is 12 x 8.5
closed and 19 x 12 open. Both the inside and outside is painted with a variety of acrylic paints and collaged and altered with color images, ribbons, printed twill, metal button closures, twine, oil
pastels and the edges of the journal are finished with over 20 eyelets!
Student Supply List:
- Scissors
- ruler
- pencil
- SMALL book awl
- oil pastels (cheap brand like Loew Corell)
- 4 medium bristle paint brushes (about 1 inch)
- 1/8" hole punch
- heat gun and extension cord
- a washcloth in a zip lock baggie
- scrap paper
- glue brush.
Optional Supply List:
- small personal paper cutter
- 1/8" Japanese screw punch with a 1/8" tip
- Home Pro Eyelet Setter w/ 18" eyelet tips
The instructor will provide all necessary papers and embellishments.
Class Kit Fee:
$12 which will cover all necessary papers and embellishments. This fee is payable directly to the instructor at the beginning of the class.
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The Gypsy's Notebook:
Constructing the Art Journal
Saturday, May 21, 9am – 5pm
Karen Michel
$120
In this class, we will channel our inner gypsy and create a beautiful and sturdy art journal to chronicle all the bit of knowledge we gain through our
artistic adventures. The book is created from lightweight wood, which opens up many possibilities for altering the cover and surface through drilling, sanding, and more. The spine is bound with fabric,
adding a soft touch. After the construction is complete, we will focus on embellishing the cover with paint, collage, charms, beads, wires, fibers, or all of the above. This class is open to artists of
all levels.
Student Supply List:
- 1 small jar of Gel Medium ( I recommend Golden's or Pebeo)
- Some Paintbrushes: small, medium & large
- 1 small jar of gesso
- A Black Gel Pen and a White Gel Pen (Uniball creates great white gel pens)
- bone folder
- A charm or pendant for your gypsy!
Optional Supply List:
- Set of gel pens (I am LOVING the new Gelly Roll Glaze Pens!)
- Beads ( I will have some, but if you have some favorite colors, feel free to bring them)
- Fabric (once again, I will have some, but if you have some favorite textiles, feel free to bring them)
- Eyelets- the real small ones are great for finishing off holes drilled into the wood for bead and fiber
- 1/16 eyelets
- Japanese Screw Punch (I'll be bringing mine, so if you do not have one, don't worry! But it is a great tool & highly suggested. I bought mine from Dick Blick's website.
The instructor will supply templates for your gypsy portrait, though you are free to bring your own if you so desire. She will have all the
foundation supplies available to students: sandpaper, sewing needles, drill, acrylic paints, wire, India ink, beads, and various other fun materials.
Class Kit Fee:
$8 This kit will contain paper for the book, wood covers and spine (books will measure about 11 ¾" x 5 ½" on completion), fabric and waxed linen thread for binding.
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The Generations Necklace
Creating a Wearable Shrine
Saturday, May 21, 9am – 5pm
Linda & Opie O'Brien
$120
Working with copper, wire, images, mica and found objects, you will
construct a necklace complete with hand-made chain. This necklace is rich in symbolism
and creative expression, based upon your personal mythology and collected small treasures; much like my piece featured in the book: Crafting Personal Shrines which honors the women in my family. An
old key, a token, assorted small scale odd-bits, broken pieces of old jewelry and chain... are all fair game and can be incorporated into your piece.
Some of the techniques you will learn will include: creating our signature "windows" in copper without using a jewelers saw, using a torch to age metal, oxidization and patination methods, making a custom clasp, incorporating, drilling and attaching found objects into your chain design, riveting, metal stamping, wirewrapping, simple soldering and safely using a Dremel tool and attachments.
Student Supply List:
- Small images (the images in our sample pieces were
cropped to fit a 3/4"X1" window) and a few of the items mentioned above to incorporate
into your chain.
- Jewelry pliers: one round nose, two flat or chain nose (one can be bent) and cutters
- a mini-eyelet setter for 1/16" and 3/32" eyelets
- a hammer and setting block.
- a small flat metal file
- detail cutting tin shears
- a two-hole metal punch.
For more examples, pictures of tools and additional information, please visit our website at www.burntofferings.com or email us with any questions to gourdart@burntofferings.com.
Class Kit Fee:
$20.00. The material/kit fee includes both pre-cut (windowed) and uncut copper pieces, wire, mica, rivets and eyelets, some vintage findings and found objects, patina and aging solutions and materials necessary for torch work. This fee is payable directly to the instructor at the beginning of the class.
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Egyptian Spell Book
Saturday, May 21, 9am – 5pm
Dayle Doroshow
$120
Using polymer clay, beautiful papers, charms, beads and inlaid treasures, we will create a hieroglyphic spell book that has book covers of imitative amber
and ivory.
The pages will consist of designed thin sheets of polymer papyrus, transfers of photocopy and original imagery, metallic powders, spices and herbs! The covers will also feature three-dimensional pieces and easy carvings. Come create a magical book filled with wishes, dreams and positive spells!
Student Supply List:
- Work Surface (ex: piece of smooth tile)
- Something to roll out clay (acrylic rod, brayer or pasta machine)
- eXacto knife
- Needle tool or long needle
- Scissors
- Small pack of baby wipes for cleanup
- Polymer Clay Cutting Blade
- Small black/white photocopy imagery- carbon toner not inkjet
- Objects for impressions and molds -rubber stamps, jewelry, buttons, charms etc
- Speedball Linoleum carving tool (or woodcarving tool) - small "v" tip
- Pearlex powders or eyeshadows
- Polymer clay- One 2-ounce block of white, tan, golden yellow, Two 2-ounce blocks of translucent
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Under the Influence
Saturday, May 21, 9am – 5pm
Pamela Allen
$120
Most artists look at and admire the work of others. Therein lies a dilemma however, in that how can one learn to appreciate, absorb and make use of our
visual knowledge without appropriating that artist's vision and imagery?
How can one achieve a personal content to our work and avoid the dreaded label of "derivative"? In the genre of fabric collage/art quilt, Pamela will help the student to translate a work of art into an original and personal vision. There will be discussion and critiquing of the nature of art history and how it can benefit the student by broadening her visual vocabulary. At the same time, there will be exciting hands on translation of that influence into a small art quilt with the emphasis being placed on a personal expression rather than copying.
Student Supply List:
- selection of reproductions of art by your favorite artists *See Note Below
- Fat quarters or any fabric suitable for backing a small quilt
- A selection of scrap fabrics all types all colors, prints and plains, for an added personal incentive don't forget to raid your closet for old clothes
as fabric source.
- Spray basting or other spray adhesive...plus mask (optional)
- Stitch witchery and plain old Glue stick is fine as well as a quick adhesive
- Selection of embroidery floss...lots of colors!
- Thread of your choice
- Scissors, beading, embroidery and darning sized needles, thimble, other basic sewing regalia
- Polyester batting suitable in size for small quilt........... Fusible batting is great too!
- Sewing machine (unless they are provided by conference. This method can be done quite nicely WITHOUT a machine except for the final quilting)
- Embellishments of all kinds.
This means thinking about unlikely but interesting additions such as found objects, manufactured items (artificial fruit, plastic eggs or bugs or frogs...in fact anything) and hand made items such as copper tooled shapes (Pamela will demonstrate) etc. There is always a way of attaching such items either by drilling small holes or by capturing the shape with floss.
- Of course more conventional beads, buttons, lace etc is also useful.
Pamela will provide a Dremel tool (for piercing holes for embellishments), a sewing machine, and a selection of HER favorite doodads to share with
the class. Students are encouraged to pool some of their fabrics as well, in order to offer a wide variety to all participants
NOTE:
For example: Pics out of magazines, or off calendars, or downloaded off the net. Ones that are adaptable to fabric. Some artists are graphic and linear....not really good sources for quilts. But artists like Matisse and Gaugin and Van Gogh have lots of potential. I bring reproductions as well ....
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Hang it Up!
A Free Standing Collage
Saturday, May 21, 9am – 5pm
Jacqueline Sullivan
$120
This class will build a mixed media collage in a whole new way! The first part of the day will be spent building some textured surfaces and painting them.
You may also choose to work with some image transfers to be used in your collage. Then we'll cut out works and build a panel. This panel will be hung in a copper frame that you will build from pre-cut
copper tubing! The textural techniques taught in this class are similar to those featured in my article in the June 2004 issue of Somerset Studio.
Student Supply List:
- eXacto or similar knife with extra blades
- Scissors
- Cutting Mat
- Metal Ruler for Cutting
- Triangle – metal if possible, about 8" – 12" long
- Tacky Glue
- Popsicle sticks for applying glue
- 3/4"—1" wide brush for acrylics ( an inexpensive one is fine)
- Water container (at least one quart)
- Acrylic Gloss Gel Medium—any brand , 8 oz. Or more. MUST be GLOSS GEL!
- 8 sheets of 140 lb. Cold press watercolor paper – app. 8" x 10"
- Inkjet photos printed on transparencies for transferring (optional)
Class Kit Fee:
$30 Pays for Coil bound hand out book with actual tipped-in samples, Metals, Metal Foil, Acrylic Paint, Copper framing, Other Misc. Supplies. This fee is payable directly to the instructor at the beginning of the class.
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Photoshop for Altered Artists:
A Digital Montage
Saturday, May 21, 9am – 5pm
Theano Nikitas
$120
In this class we'll use Photoshop CS and go beyond the basics to create digital collages that would be difficult—or impossible—to produce with paper.
You'll learn how to isolate image elements using selection tools and masks, combine them in layers and then blend them to create art that will look as beautiful hanging on the wall as it will in your
altered books. We'll also talk about scanning 3-dimensional objects for use in your artwork.
At the end of the day, we'll have a Photoshop challenge—the "challenge" will be to see how many
different collages we can create using the same images. If time permits, we'll have a mini show to share everyone's work. Handouts and practice digital images on CD will be provided but bring some of
your favorite digital files to play with! If you don't have a laptop, please do not let this deter you from taking this fantastic class. *
Student Supply List:
- Laptop with CD drive with mouse or drawing tablet* If you don't have a laptop, email me at tnikitas@aol.com and I may be able to help.
- Photoshop CS (a 30 day trial version can be downloaded from www.adobe.com)
- Several of your favorite digital images
- Basic computer knowledge, i.e., creating folders, locating folders/files
- Basic Photoshop experience required
Windows System Requirements:
- Intel® Pentium® III or 4 processor
- Microsoft® Windows® 2000 with Service Pack 3 or Windows XP®
- 192MB of RAM (256MB recommended)
- 280MB of available hard-disk space
- Color monitor with 16-bit color or greater video card
- 1,024x768 or greater monitor resolution
- CD-ROM drive
MAC System Requirements:
- PowerPC® G3, G4, or G5 processor
- Mac OS X v.10.2 through v.10.3
- 192MB of RAM (256MB recommended)
- 320MB of available hard-disk space
- Color monitor with 16-bit color or greater video card
- 1,024x768 or greater monitor resolution
- CD-ROM drive
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Metal Heads Collage
Saturday, May 21, 9am – 4pm
Janette Schuster
$120
Collage is not just for paper anymore! This workshop will help you make the move to metal. You'll learn a simple metal transfer technique and how to cut,
drill, hammer, age, and embellish your way to a cool metal photo collage.
Student Supply List:
- ruler
- sharp paper scissors
- inexpensive scissors (at dollar stores)
- needle-, chain-, or flat-nose pliers with rubber-covered handles
- hammer
- small awl (such as book awl, needle awl, or dart)
- industrial strength adhesive such as E6000
- black and white TONER photocopies (not inkjet) of people photos (vintage or new); Choose 3 or more head shots reduced to about 2" high and bring at
least 3 copies of each head. For best results choose high-contrast images (bright highlights and dark shadows, white shirt next to black jacket, etc.) NOT images that are all medium gray tones.
Copies work best if fresh (made within the last few days) * - See note below.
- a few white labels (peel and stick)
- emery board
- coarse sand paper (1 piece)
Optional Student Supply List:
- I highly recommend you bring metal or wood found objects/embellishments such as
"tins", tape measures, keys, gears, watch parts, charms, game pieces, etc.** - See note below.
- metal shears
- fine-tip marker
- colored pencils
- double-sided tape (removable)
- small nails, tacks, brads, or screws (5/8" or shorter)
- center punch
- hand drill or Dremel with 1/16" or smaller drill bit
- metal hole punch (1/16" hole)
Class Kit Fee: $5 covers precut wood and aluminum, nails, patina solutions, decorative "tin", hanger, and miscellaneous supplies. This fee
is payable directly to the instructor at the beginning of the class.
*Note: There is a copy store on the premises, so you can make fresh copies if you bring your original photos. I will have vintage images
available for you to photocopy as a backup, so don't worry
** I will have a pile of "scrap metal" such as decorative "tins" and tape measures that you can help yourself to. I may also have some
special vintage items for sale.
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The Process of Visual Journaling:
How to Get Started, Stay Inspired, and Find Beauty in Everyday Ephemera
Saturday, May 21, 9am – 5pm
Mindy Carpenter
$120
In this introduction class, we will jump right in.
We will explore visual and verbal prompts, a variety of mixed media and how it holds up in your pages, journaling for art vs. self-discovery and most importantly, visual journaling as a jumpstart to your creativity. There are no mistakes in visual journaling. I am not interested in "pretty" or "perfect"—this is real life—the mundane, the euphoric, the art, the scribbles, and the dreams. Authenticity is everything.
My process for my journal pages is as varied as the weather from day to day. I tend to do a wash of paint on my pages ahead of time, let them dry, and begin work on them according to what
color I gravitate toward. I also work in two journals—one more art driven, the other private, more text based. I am constantly gluing down ticket stubs, letters received, cool postcards,
etc…and then going back to write and draw around them. My journals are life documents—a collection of visually appealing, sometimes sentimental "stuff" that needs to live in a book along side
sketches, doodles, collage and writing.
Student Supply List:
- A journal with watercolor (or heavy) paper. Please bring whatever you're most comfortable with—the one you're already using or a new one that's
been calling your name.
- A small collection of your favorite art supplies—for example, watercolor tubes, acrylics, inks, pencil crayons, etc…please keep in mind that LESS IS
MORE in this class. There will be plenty of supplies to share so focus on only a few supplies.
- Your favorite pen/pencil/writing instruments.
- A small supply of "everyday ephemera" such as ticket stubs, a boarding pass, postcards—the stuff that, if you're like me, lingers in your purse for a
few months.
- Any glue medium—gel matte, double sided
To see examples of my journal go to www.MindyCarpenter.com
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Extraordinary Little Books
Saturday, May 21, 9am – 12pm
Nancy Gall
$80
In this hands on workshop participants will learn how to make three unique small books. Each book has a special element as a component and is designed for
versatility and convenience. Importantly, these impressive books are easy to make and have a format conducive for creativity. The books covered include a pocket travel book with a pop out map,
dimensional vintage collage book and a family heir album. Not only will you use these books but they also make wonderful gifts. At the workshop most supplies will be provided.
Student Supply List:
- Scissors
- eXacto knife
- cutting mat
- ruler
- pencil
- photocopies of old photos
- maps
- travel and other related ephemera, etc..
- rubber stamps & inks optional
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