Summer Botanicals: Mixed Media Collage
Students will use summer botanicals to create a variety of mixed media artworks. Students can work on paper and /or on 3 dimensional surfaces such as wood , glass, ceramic ,cardboard , recycled tin cans and other found objects. A variety of materials to explore will be provided such as; inks, acrylics, various glues, flowers ,leaves,grasses and different kinds of papers. Students may bring in ideas, materials ,images, and objects that interest them. If you like to experiment , recycle and summer botanicals , this class is for you! (Teens are welcome!)
I typically provide materials and ideas and examples. I foster students with encouragement and guidance and allow them to explore their own styles and inner intuitive artistic methods.
Nature’s Impressions in Clay Series
Create, paint and seal small impressions of natural materials or sculpt a low relief tile inspired by the forms and textures in nature. Develop a practice of mindful observation, collection of found materials and creative expression. We will learn an air-dry process that produces strong lightweight pieces suitable for use in jewelry, mixed media or enjoyed as they are. All materials will be provided.
Nature Assemblage Cabinet
Create a place to explore and display a collection of nature objects, memorabilia and images. Choose from my found treasures and bring your favorites to create a cabinet or box style living journal that can include a variety of mediums of your choice including paper collage, found object mosaic, printmaking, drawing, painting and story.
Learn the Art of Weaving with Paper
Instead of the traditional way of weaving with yarn, you will create a color weave pattern with paper strips of colored and patterned papers choosing different color combinations to create your design on heavy paper as a finished woven work of art.
Your Favorite Book Characters 7/7-11 Week 3
Think of the books you love. Who are the best characters? You can make them out of clay. What do they like to do and where does all the action happen? You can paint a cardboard mural of where they live, and the places they go. What are the vehicles, buildings and machines of their magic worlds? We have all the materials for all the fun.
Take a Look Through a Picture Book 8/18-22 Week 9
Created with lots of fun in mind, this class will introduce the art of the picture book through the work of a variety of world-renowned picture book writers/artists such as Eric Carle, Faith Ringold, Tomie dePaola, Maurice Sendak, Mo Willems and more. New books/authors will be introduced each day as students engage in mixed media projects inspired by the themes, characters and images found in these literary wonders.
Splish, Splash, Splatter 6/23-27 Week 1
Explore the magical world of color and form as we create abstract works of art using liquid watercolors and mixed media. We will engage in a variety of painting techniques such as splatter, finger, dot, sponge painting and everyone’s favorite shaving cream and watercolor process. Projects will include paper mâché masks, tie dye t-shirts, windsocks, paper wall hangings and more.
Mixed Media Forest Creatures 6/30-7/3 Week 2
Step into the enchanted forest! Kids will explore painting, collage, and other mixed media techniques to create whimsical woodland animals and lush forest scenes. Perfect for young artists who love nature. Please note: NO class on Friday 7/4
Summer Beach & Woods Nature Crafts: Session A 6/23-27 Week 1
Incorporate natural material like shells, sand, stones, sea glass, petals and driftwood into various artworks like sculptures, fairy houses, and treasure boxes.
Monster Party 8/11-15 Week 8
Make monster costumes (masks and hand coverings) using fibers and mixed
media. This will include learning how to make wire armatures and do wool felting techniques.
Students will also be able to watch (and try) how to process raw fleece (washing, carding,
dying). Finally, we will work on incorporating found objects into our sculptural costumes. In
between art-making sessions there will be lots of time to play and practice our monster dance
moves, growls, and roars!
