Micro Journal 9:00 - 4:30 Friday Thomas Ashman $145
Student Level: All levels welcome (challenging)
Type of Workshop: Project
Prerequisite: None
It was an itsy-bitsy-teeny-weeny copper book patina greenie....(sorry about that). So, here we have the smallest journals I have ever created. At 2" x 3" these precious little journals will fit in the palm of your hand, but hold the biggest secrets of your heart. Students will make an adapted micro-sized version of my original, all-metal binding design with covers of beautifully altered sheet copper. Inside you'll have nice watercolor paper to write, collage, paint, or add photos to make these blank books into heirloom keepsakes. If you work efficiently, you could leave with two of these little beauties and a bunch of useful mixed media techniques like altering, cutting, forming, torching, drilling, grinding and sanding sheet metal, some basic bookbinding terms, wire working, and cold connecting. Good things truly do come in small packages. Get more info on tools and supplies at www.blacksheepartist.com
Materials fee: $30 payable to Instructor at class time includes:
Everything you'll need to complete the project including:
Various pieces of copper sheet metal
Hardware
Brazing rod
Brass tubing
Chain
Wire
Traditional patinas
Spray clear coat (time permitting)Student should bring these mandatory tools:
1 standard piece of 90# watercolor paper 22" x 30" (you can paint this and/or tear it in half a couple times before traveling)
Heavy shop shears
Chain-nose pliers
Round-nose pliers
Square-nose pliers
Heavy duty wire cutters
Small Phillips screwdriver
Scissors
Pencil
Ruler
Safety glasses
Optional tools:
Propane or butane torch
Dremel with grindstone, cut-off wheels, and sanding barrels
Hammer
Metal bench block
Four 3”x4” fabric pieces for book linings
If you'd like to place an advance order for supplies & tools for pick up at the on-site store when you arrive at AU, contact: The Occasional Artist - Email your order to: theoccasionalartist@cox.net or call 623-847-2215
Questions? email Tom at thomasashman@blacksheepartist.com
Website: blacksheepartist.com
