If Eye Only Had A Heart	9 - 4 Friday
	Andrea Matus deMeng	$145

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

"Sometimes the heart sees what is invisible to the eye." ~ H. Jackson Brown Jr.

I like the idea of talismans….good luck and good mojo on my side, and typically my talismans have come in the form of pendants. Some that were gifted to me by special people in my life and some that I have made for myself or for others. The symbolism behind both the heart and the eye make these the perfect starting point for our own talisman style pendant. Inspired by the some of the sacred hearts I have seen on my travels to Mexico, we’ll imbue our talismans with words, symbols, and meaningful objects. We are going to combine wood, clay, collage, paint and found objects to create a one-of-a-kind wearable piece of art. No previous jewelry making skills required.

We’ll be making these highly dimensional mixed media pendants as well as an altered box or frame to act as a reliquary for your talisman…the result will be a functional piece of art for both yourself and for your wall when it is being stored.

“Wherever you go, go with all your heart.” ~ Confusious

Materials Fee: $10 payable to Instructor at class time includes:
Wooden heart
2 medium glass eyes (assorted colors & sizes)
1 pair of metal wings
Ephemera
plus the use of various tools and supplies for use in the class:
Tools for attaching and disassembling found objects
Misc. Collage Items
Various mark making tools
Assortment of nails, bolts and wires

Students should bring:
One small wooden box (about 4”X6” up to 6”x6”) that can hold your pendant (the inside of a cradled panel works, a small cigar box, little wooden boxes or frames from Michaels Art Store)
A small amount of paper, ephemera and collage items (both for the heart and to collage your box or frame)
Aves Epoxy Clay
Paint: Acrylic paint, preferably Golden, fluid or heavy body (white, black, and any blue, red, and yellow, plus a couple more of your favorites)
Paintbrushes - bring just a few in different sizes and a least one good detail brush
Palette (paper plates will work)
Water Container
Paper Towel
Golden Matte Medium – small bottle (4 oz.)
Scissors
E6000 Adhesive
Found objects, chains, old jewelry pieces, lace, beads, crowns, brass filigrees….you get the idea. (We’ll be using these on the pendant and the box/frame, so bring a good variety)

Optional: (I’ll have some for sharing, but you may want your own)
A pair of small needle nose pliers
Craft Tweezers

Questions? email Andrea at amatusart@gmail.com
Website: andreamatus.com