Gypsies, Tramps, and Thieves	9:00 - 4:30 Monday
	Andrea Matus deMeng	$145

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

Yes, I know that the singer Cher has a song with that same exact title, and no, it’s not that I’m a huge Cher fan (although I do like that particular song), but hearing the song recently reminded me of a quote that I came across years ago that always makes me smile: “Well behaved women seldom make history…” now while I’m not completely sold on the validity of that statement I can’t say it’s completely without merit. Though those terms are often associated with seemingly seedy and sorted lifestyles, in truth, perhaps, there’s much to learn from these rule-breaking archetypes.

So using that quote as our inspiration, we are going to create our own personas: an “interesting” historical or fictitious character, and explore the ways we can depict the more “colorful” aspects of her or his personality. We’ll bring our characters to life our way through the use of paint, collage, sculpture, and found objects. We’ll explore ways of layering imagery, texture, and objects to weave a sumptuous tale that just might make the history books.

Some of the specific skills we’ll tackle in this workshop:
-collage tips for wood surfaces
-paint techniques with an emphasis on Bohemian inspired color combinations
-appropriating and recontextualizing collage elements to create a new visual narrative
-how and where to apply textural elements
-layering mixed-media into a cohesive composition

Instructor will provide for use during class:
Nails, screws, bolts, etc.
Tools for attaching found objects
Misc. Collage Items
Molding Paste
Portfolio Pastels
Various Mark Making tools
Aves Epoxy Clay

Supply List:
Birch plywood panel cut down (Home Depot or Lowes) or a cradled wood panel can be purchased at several art stores or online at DickBlick or Wallacks Art Supplies (a cradled panel will make it easier to attach certain dimensional items) –the size is up to you, but I recommend 7”X14” or 8”X16” (nothing larger than 11”X18”)
Paper, ephemera and collage items, think textures and symbols to support your story telling, consider scale
Photocopies of faces (find faces in magazines, Internet, vintage photos) faces should be large enough to be a focal point -bring a few to choose from and have them copied onto glossy paper if possible (It’s a good idea to make a two copies of your favorite face)
Paint: Acrylic paint, preferably Golden, fluid or heavy body (white, black, and any blue, red, and yellow, plus a couple more of your favorites) Some of my paint favorites: Titan Buff, Quinacridone Nickel Azo Gold, and Quinacridone Crimson, Pthalo Blue, Van Dyke Brown, Green Gold, Pyrrole Red
Paintbrushes - bring just a few in different sizes
Palette (paper plates will work)
Water Container
Paper Towel
Golden Matte Medium – about 12 oz.
scissors
E6000 Adhesive
Found objects, chains, old jewelry pieces, fabric just about anything

Optional:
Aves Epoxy Clay – I’ll have some, but you’re probably going to want your own when you see how amazing this stuff is.

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 Andrea at amatusart@gmail.com
Website: andreamatus.com