Art Unraveled Workshops in August

Thought I would give everyone a look at some constructions of studies that will spill over to my Art Unraveled workshops that take place in August right here in Arizona, Phoenix to be exact.

On the first day of Art Unraveled August 2nd I will be teaching "Dimensional Collage with Digital Medium". There is nothing better then to incorporate digital pieces into your artwork.  Printing images on alternative surfaces is an amazing way to add texture and fabulous design elements to your art.  

For the Dimensional Collage Workshop I will be printing each students images before the workshop so they will have their images on the following surfaces-lutradur, tyvek, cotton and watercolor paper.  These surfaces will then be used to create collage for their pieces.  Magic happens when the students start to mix all sorts of other items into their collage.  There will be all sorts of items from my studio stash for students to use as we create their work.

Starting with smaller studies as a warm up, we will move on to putting those ideas together into either an art book or stand alone collage.  Each student will have original work that is clearly their own.  

As for my other workshop at Art Unraveled, "Can-Can Art" August 9th, we are going to go over how you can digitally print beverage cans.  Once everyone has been through that process and has a couple flattened and coated cans to take home to print, we will play with making things from  beverage cans.  

Student kits will include printed cans and there will be extras if you run out.  It is amazing how cans can be used to create art or interest to collage and art pieces.  If you are still looking for a workshop to take at Art Unraveled this year, join us.

Here are some pictures or details of some of my can art.

Join us!

Art Unraveled 2011Workshops - August 2nd and August 9

I am truly excited to be teaching at Art Unraveled again this coming year.

My workshops: Dimensional Collage with Digital Medium will take place on August 2, 2011.
Here's the class description:

Dimensional Collage with Digital Medium

All levels

Project and Process

Using digital images and dimension with collage adds depth and interest to all types of artwork.  Before coming to the workshop each participant will email me images so they can be printed on several alternative surfaces and be ready to use in your designs.  During the class you will use these images as you combine other elements for dimensional colllage.

We will create artwork that is uniquely yours.  Starting with your digital images we will

construct a collection of small compositions.  These compositions can be put into book form, or stand alone as collage pieces.  There will be instructions to accomplish the format that works for you. 

Constructing the base and working from there, our digital images and other elements will be assembled and embellished.  Participants will also receive verbal and written instructions on how to prepare fabrics in the future to print on their inkjet printers.

My workshop: Can-Can Art will take place on August 9, 2011.

Here's that class description:

Can-Can Art 

All levels

Project from process

Ever thought of digitally printing on a beverage can and incorporating it into your art work?  Well here is your chance. 

This is a 2 part process/project workshop.  First will be complete instructions on how to prepare cans for successful printing, with full written instructions.  There will be a demo and hands on prep for the cans to understand how to complete this process later on your own. This will allow you to take this process home to your inkjet printer and print your own images on cans.  (You will ultimately need a straight path printer for this process.) 

As we start the next phase of the workshop, we will use the pre-printed cans from your kit to assemble your project. Making little elements and/or objects with the printed cans from your kit, we will learn the ins and outs of construction.  Follow your own inspiration, or use step by step instructions to build your creation. 

It is amazing how many ways this surface can be used to add interest to your art, mixed media work and journals.  We will explore many ideas and assemblage techniques for you to go ahead with this process.  Join us and be inspired to recycle beverage cans in a unique artsy context.