Venetian Surfaces	9:00 - 4:30 continuing 6:30 - 9:30 Wednesday August 5th
	Leighanna Light	$220

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

This is a 9 hour workshop.

I’m not sure why but I’ve always been drawn to texture & old worn surfaces... yes, peeling paint, splintering wood, rusty stuff & stucco all hold a special place in my heart! In this workshop I will teach you how to create the look of these old, grungy, fabulous surfaces using plaster, wax, gesso, ink & glaze, all non-acrylic mediums to create a rough, matte surface.
We will begin with twelve 6 x 3 inch canvas cards for a total of 24 surfaces & spend the day learning how to mark, resist, scrape, carve, rust, mono print, imprint texture, layer and stain. You will learn how to easily create patterns using rust & how to make multiple prints with a geli plate. I will also teach you how to incorporate & transfer images, and how to work with color, composition & texture. 

Take your art to the next level by incorporating these simple, easy techniques in your paintings, collage, journals, assemblages or just about any creative project

So jump in & get your hands dirty! No experience necessary, just come with an open mind, a playful heart & leave your critic and ideas of perfection at home! You will leave with a fabulous body of work in deck form, use these individual pieces as a guide, or bind with ribbon & hang.

Materials Fee: $20 payable to Instructor at class time includes:
Most of what you will need to create this deck...
Canvas substrate prepped & cut to size
Glaze
Patina
Plaster
Matte medium
Transfer image & ephemera
Stamps
Stencils
A variety of tools to create texture 

Students should bring:
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.
Adirondack re-inkers dye ink (not alcohol ink) 2 or 3 bottles of your favorite earthtone colors These inks are only available hereand perhaps at your local stamp store. 
Dorlands wax, 4 oz.- can be found here
PVA glue, 2 oz. - can be found here
White gesso 2 oz. - can be found here 
Chalk paint, 2 or 3 of your favorite colors - can be found here
A craft heat gun, from a craft store, not an industrial type heat gun from a hardware store
Several paint brushes, one 1/2 inch, flat
Pallette knife
Scrap paper
Rags
Water container
Apron
12 images with a large focal point, 3 x 5 inches printed on a laser copier, copy paper, black & white or color
3 or 4 small rusty pieces, or enough to loosely cover a 3 x 6 inch surface

Optional: I will have several to share, if you don’t want to wait in line please bring your own
Geli plate - I will have 2 to share, please bring one if you have it. 
Stamps- thick, bold designs
Stencils
A small brayer
Your favorite tools for texture

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 Leighanna at lklight@copper.net
Website: leighannalight.com