Exploring Texture: Clay & Fabric Shrine 

 Sunday 9 - 4:30 & Sunday Eve 6:30 - 9:30 $220  
  Leighanna Light      


Student Level: Intermediate
Type of Workshop: Project
Prerequisite: None

 
 

    This is a 9 hour workshop.

    I just love to create beautiful texture, and this one is all about texture, contrast & color! In this workshop we will create 2 gorgeous, one of a kind shrines using fabric scraps, clay, paint, ink & scrap wood. You will learn all about composition, object placement, mold making, fabric sculpting, and a variety of techniques to create rich & interesting textures. My shrines are all approximately 8” x 6”.  Please join us for a messy, fun day of art making!

Materials fee of $25 payable to Instructor at class time includes:
  • Hand made clay face
  • hanging hardware
  • wire
  • embellishments
  • fibers
  • lace
  • cheesecloth
  • waxed paper
  • sandpaper
    and the use of Instructor's:
  • tools for creating texture
  • drill, bits
  • molds
  • tools
  • hand carved stamps
  • paints
  • & consumables

    For the best class experience, it is very important to bring exactly what is listed on the supply list. Please gather your supplies early, since you might have to order some things online. If you have trouble finding anything, or if you have any questions, please contact me at least one week prior to class at lklight@copper.net.

    Students should bring:
  • White gesso, 4 oz
  • Crafter's Pick, The Ultimate Glue - 4 oz
  • Adirondack Re-Inkers Dye Ink (not alcohol ink) 2 or 3 bottles of your favorite colors. These inks are only available here or perhaps your rubber stamp store, you will probably love them & want more!
    http://www.rangerink.com/products/prod_dyeink_adirondackreinker.htm
    ***If you don’t want to try the dye inks, you can substitute 2 or 3 small bottles of acrylic paint, however the inks really do work best, and the colors are amazing. We will be using the ink to stain the canvas
  • PVA glue, 8 oz
  • Creative PaperClay, 8 oz
  • Acrylic paint, a few of your favorite colors
  • A sturdy wooden box, approx. 8” x 6”. Please sand box down to bare wood if there is anything on it.
  • A sturdy piece of wood one inch smaller than your box. The wood should fit into your box, leaving a one inch border.
  • A black tshirt to cut up, 100 % cotton.
  • Fabric Scraps, pretty fabric that you love, lace, trim, fibers, enough to completely cover 1 piece of wood
  • Paint brushes, 1 detail, 1 one inch & one in between
  • A water cup & several sturdy paper plates.
  • Apron (or perhaps a raincoat!) This is a very messy class!

    Optional:     (I will have several to share, if you don’t want to wait, please bring your own)
  • A craft heat gun (very helpful if you have one)
  • Sewing scissors
  • Baby wipes
  • Thick chunky stamps for texture (I will have plenty to share)
  • Your own clay face (I provide 1 in your kit, & you will learn how to make them in class)

    Place an advance order for your supplies & tools and pick it up when you arrive at AU:
    Mixed Media: The Occasional Artist - Email your order to: theoccasionalartist@cox.net or call 623-847-2215
    Jewelry: The Urban Beader - Order at theurbanbeader.com, then send email to sales@theurbanbeader.com stating that this is a pre-order for Art Unraveled. Once the email is received the shipping will be reimbursed.

    Questions? Email Leighanna at leighannalight@gmail.com
    Website: thingmakerstudio.blogspot.com