The Ultimate Art Journal Thursday 9:00 - 4:30 and $215 Thomas Ashman Friday eve 6:00 - 9:00
Student Level: All
Type of Workshop: Process and Project
This art journal that is as much a work of art as what you will create in it. Using copper sheet metal, a couple of candy tins, some brass hinges, and a clever variation of my all metal book binding technique, students will learn how to fabricate this over-sized (11.5" wide x 7.5" tall) all-metal art journal. Then, alter the surface of the metal with colorful patinas and some wild torching techniques and attach tins and pockets to the cover for storing your art supplies and/or tools. Adorn with found objects and chains, beads, charms, and what ever else you can imagine to make this book your ultimate creation! Add a decorative handle to carry it with and off you go! Decorate your paper beforehand, or leave it blank for future journaling adventures.
Kit fee of $35 payable to Instructor at class time includes:
- 2 - pcs. copper sheet metal 7.5" x 11.5";
- 4 - 2" brass hinges
- 2 - 1/16" welding rod 16" long
- 32 – 4-40 x 1/4" zinc flat head bolts
- 32 – 4-40 zinc hex nuts
- 32 - #10 external tooth lock washers
- 2 - candy tins
- 16 ga. steel rebar wire / beading wire
- 1 decorative handle
- black and copper patina
- clear coat spray
- various extras
Students should bring: (I will bring my tools for shared use, but please bring the following)
- tin snips
- wire cutters
- phillips screwdriver
- flat screwdriver
- standard pliers
- round nose pliers
- nutdriver set
- disposable paintbrush
- 16-20 pieces of 90# or 140# hot or cold press water color paper torn at 15" x 11.5"
- decorative found objects, beads/pins; ribbons, metal bits, chains, etc.
- metal paint, stamps & ink for metal
- propane torch (if possible)
Questions? Email Thomas at thomasashmanart@yahoo.com
Website: blacksheepartist.com
