Plaster and Wax, Oh My! Sunday 9 - 4:30   $145  
  Sandra Duran Wilson        


Student Level: All
Type of Workshop: Process and Project
Prerequisite: None

 
   

    This is what mixed media is all about, bringing different painting surfaces together and throwing in lots of layers. You all know that I love my faux encaustic, but I do love pure wax and plaster too. It's like bringing together peanut butter and chocolate, who can resist. We will begin with Venetian plaster on panel. We will embed, unearth, texture, layer color and scribe and sgrafitto into the wet plaster. Don't worry about those fancy words, they just mean to draw and doodle. How fun is that. I love to scrape back into the plaster and when dry rub paint into the recesses. We will try some crackles on for size and then add a waterslide transfer on top. When everything is done we will top it all off with wax. This gives the plaster a beautiful finish. I will show you mounting, hanging and framing tricks too. But wait, I can't resist, I will also show you an alternative ending. You will learn how to get the same look without the wax. You will love this combo of yummy surfaces as much as I do.

    Materials fee of $25 payable to Instructor at class time includes:
  • wood panel
  • plaster
  • paint
  • crackle medium
  • acrylic products
  • adhesives
  • water slide transfer
  • wax
    and the use of Instructors:
  • collage materials
  • various texture tools and materials
  • stencils
Students should bring:
  • container for water
  • several cheap soft nylon brushes 1”
  • stepped handle palette knife
  • spray bottle of water
  • spray bottle for alcohol
  • pencil
  • scissors
  • paper towels

    Optional:
  • stencils
  • carving tools

    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 Sandra at skwduran@msn.com
    Website: sandraduranwilson.com