Metals and Mixed Media

 Friday 9 - 4:30   $145  
  Carol Nelson        


Student Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Type of Workshop: Process and Project
Prerequisite: None

 
 

    There is no substitute for using actual metal elements in a painting. This class is about incorporating the look of metals into abstract compositions. You will learn to prepare, and use, in an abstract painting, materials such as embossed aluminum foil, copper wire, combusted origami foils, mirror paper, metallic paints, and metal embellishments. You will learn about texture techniques, proper supports, and methods of attachment for metal elements. Expect to create one or more paintings.

Materials fee of $20 payable to Instructor at class time includes:
  • Modeling compound
  • Gel medium
  • MDF supports in two sizes
  • Reusable stencils
  • Aluminum wire and foil
  • Copper metal and wire
    and the use of Instructor's supplies during workshop:
  • Golden fluid acrylic paints
  • Butane torch
  • Electric drill
  • Hammer
  • Origami foils
  • A selection of metal embellishments
  • Gesso
  • YES paste

    Students should bring:
  • Brushes
  • A small palette knife
  • Favorite acrylic paints (optional)
  • Hammer (optional)
  • Palette
  • Water container
  • Spray water bottle
  • Paper towels
  • Additional canvas or panel supports in sizes 6x6, 8x8, or 8x10 if you’re a fast worker

    • 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 Carol at Carol@carolnelsonfineart.com
    Website: carolnelsonfineart.com