Guess What???
I’m teaching at Art and Soul Workshops!!
Portland Oregon in March 2022!! Hope you can JOIN ME!!
Snippets and Stitches… Wed. And Thursday March 16/17 9:00- 4:30
For details and to register… Go to…
https://www.artandsoulretreat.com/retreat-pdx22-57…
We will explore a variety of watercolor techniques to create a selection of lovely collage materials focusing on nature based icons and patterns. Then, we will assemble collage pieces using these materials and finish the piece with 3-D embellishments and hand stitching.
Available Materials Fee $50 paid at beginning of class includes:
- Winsor and Newton Cottman Watercolor set
- Winsor and Newton Colorless Masking fluid
- Canson Watercolor paper 11” x 15”
- Brush set of 12 brushes
Supplies Needed to bring for Class:
Supplies above if you do not purchase the kit AND:
- Any ephemera they like(books or magazines, postcards, etc…
- Any small 3-D elements they wish to include in their pieces.
Instructor will also provide:
- Straws
- Oil
- Alcohol
- Colored pencils
- Embroidery floss and needles
- Glue
- Scissors
- Xacto and blades
- Cutting boards
- Masking tape
Artful Junk Birds… Friday March 18th 9:00-4:30
For details and to register… Go to…
https://www.artandsoulretreat.com/retreat-pdx22-57…
Each student will take their stash of fabrics, vintage finds and every day materials and upcycle them into a one of a kind assemblage bird.
Materials Fee $20 paid at beginning of class includes:
For making the basic bird…
- Original Sculpey Clay
- Galvanized tin flashing
- Two nails for legs
- Two brads for eyes
- E-6000 glue.
Supplies Needed to bring for Class:
These choices for embellishing the bird listed below will give each bird a look authentic to each creator
Options for the base tail feathers:
- popsicle sticks
- toothpicks
- old ruler
- old paintbrushes
- wooden clothes pin
- wooden skewers (the Dollar Store is a good place to shop!)
Options for the bird bases:
- decorative tins
- cigar boxes
- ceramic rice bowls
- tea cups
- old spools
- drift wood
- nests
- wooden bird houses
- ceramic or resin balls
Options for embellishments:
- ribbons
- cording or fibers
- vintage ephemera from books,etc…
- old jewelry
- fabrics
- embroidery
- embroidery thread
- buttons
- silk or paper flowers
- rhinestones
- dried flowers
- paper clips
- toothpicks
- craft paints… colors of your choice
Additional materials that instructor will provide:
- Liquitex Matte Gel medium
- sponge brushes
- For ease of holding the bird:
- Irwin Quick Grip clamps ( small or med. size)
- paint brushes
- craft glue(an option for gluing fabric and fibers) Plastic gloves
- Wire cutters
- Scissors
Lori Siebert & Co. 