Wand of Protection
Thursday and Friday 9 - 4:30 $290 Michael deMeng
Student Level:All
Type of Workshop: Process and Project
Prerequisite: None
This is a 2 day workshop.
Recently I was commissioned to create a wand of protection for a friend. I should mention that this person had a physical ailment that traditional medical methods proved futile. She ended up using byproduct of honey, which almost magically, cured her condition. As a gesture of thanks to the bees (whom she saw as her saving force) she decided to take up beekeeping to honor her insect friends. The problem was, however, that she was deathly allergic to these little pollinating pals. So the wand of protection she asked me to create, was to protect her from bee stings when she when on her apiarian expeditions. Of course, this creation is strictly metaphoric and was not intended to be a giant EpiPen. Rather it is a psychological symbol that helped her to overcome her fears, a symbolic shield, that would help her nurture the bees that nurtured her.
Students should bring:
We all have mental monsters to defeat, so it seemed to me that everyone might needs a magical wand of protection now and again; something to give us a little psychological boost when we need it the most. So in this workshop, using objects and symbols important individual, participants are going to create magical wand to help them make those troubles disappear. This will be done incorporating a combination of painting, sculpture and assemblage.
BUT THAT’S NOT ALL
Since this is a two day workshop you will also have time to create a case, stand or shrine for Wand of Protection.
And with a wave of your wand your troubles will vanish…fingers crossed. Abracadabra!
- Aves Apoxie Clay ¼ lbs or more (contact avesstudio.com if you have any problem locating this product. They sell direct or will tell you about local suppliers)
- Something to make your wand from. This could be anything from a stick, to a baton, to rolling pin, to a broken curling iron.
- Something that can be used to house your wand. Here are a few suggestions:
- A long narrow box or case
- A plaque or shrine
- A candle holder…in fact if you used a candelabra you could make a stand for more than one wand.
- A baguette tray
- A block of wood that can be adorned
- Variety of other found objects that might be interesting additions. Items like watch parts, gears, typewriter parts….just about anything, really. Look for things that are interesting shapes or designs.
- More recommendations for found objects: Old rings, or napkin holders that could be slide over you wand as a decorative element.
- Paint Brushes (a couple small detail brushes, and some cheap brushes (1/2 inch to 1 inch in size)
- Wire a couple of different gauges
- DAP KWIK SEAL Tub & Tile Adhesive Caulk (White) – small tube (this can be found in hardware stores.
- Paints: Acrylic (Golden brand -preferably fluids – the tubes and jars will work too, the colors are the key)
- Quinacridone Nickel Azo Gold,
- TitaniumWhite,
- Carbon or Mars Black,
- Van Dyke Brown
- Pthalo Blue
- Transparent Brown Iron Oxide.
- Optional Paints
- Nickel Azo Yellow
- Azurite Hue
- Quinacridone Magenta
- Permanent Violet
- Interference or Iridescent colors (metallic colors)
- E6000 adhesive
- Optional Things to bring
- Heat gun
- Dremel with cut off wheel and engraving bit
- Stamps or objects with interesting design patterns (these can be used to press patterns in the clay)
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 Michael at assemblage@michaeldemeng.com
Website: michaeldemeng.com
