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

You'll enjoy a paint and collage format while finding ways to capture the essence in your work. Essence is the intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something, especially something abstract that determines its character. Using this method you will find, from the beginning, it will be far easier to complete the collage process itself. Instruction will be given in collage, painting and methods to create an intuitive edge to sharpen your personal style. We'll also discuss your personal likes and dislikes in conjunction with your collage work. You'll create a background of techniques and movement while maintaining your cohesive overall design. Techniques will be instructed in collage, acrylic paint, coordinating colors, dry brushing, medium application, stenciling and design.

Kit/Materials Fee (payable to instructor at class time):

• $10.00 includes:
• Antique book pages
• Acrylic paints, gesso
• Collage materials, verbiage, conceptual theme pictures
• Stencils, paper towels, paint palettes, waxed paper sheets

Student should bring:

• Water carrier
• Acrylic brushes you use including the following; Flat 1", Round #2, #8, old "scrubby" brush that has been used often and well loved.
• Golden Soft Gel Medium, matte, 8 oz
• 3 or more Acrylic paints you use in your work, pick your favorites, I'll have gesso, white, black
• 1 or more 11" x 14" substrate or canvas, deep sided

Optional:

• Collage paper
• stencils
• stamps
• tissue paper
• a picture you may prefer in your work (6" x 8" approximate)