Creating Layers. Back-to-Back.

Well, the Five Fabulous Workshops here at my Merrickville Studio are over for now. Look for them again in 2013 along with some new offerings that I'm working on. I have enjoyed this round of workshops so much and feel so thankful to work (play really) with so many creative spirits! Sharing knowledge, techniques, experience and my studio space has brought me such pleasure and, as always, everyone has given so much back.

Here are some wonderful works of art from the two groups in the back-to-back Creating Layers workshops on November 24th and 25th. I am always blown away by how different everyone's pieces are. We truly possess unique creative souls :)

Thank you to all the Fabulous Workshop Participants!!!

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Creating Texture and Age.

Creativity was in the air once again on Saturday, November 17th here in the Studio. This time the workshop was "Creating Texture and Age". We used acrylic mediums, raised wallpaper (Anaglypta), stencils, found objects, cardboard, fabrics... even beads. Much experimenting and discovering ensued as we applied paint and aging solutions to create wonderful patinas. The results were delightful!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Next up is "Creating Layers" - one group on Saturday, November 24th and another group on Sunday, November 25th. That will be last of the Five Fabulous Workshops for this season. I don't know what I will do with myself after they are over ;)

I really do enjoy the wonderful creative energy that fills my studio when I teach and I look forward to offering more workshops in 2013!

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Creating Text In Your Art.

 How I am enjoying teaching these Five Fabulous Workshops! On Saturday, November 10, six eager participants gathered here at the Studio to learn many different ways to get Text into their art. 16 x 20 canvas panels were used to try out the techniques. The idea was not to compose a finished piece, but the results were wonderfully playful!

Next up is CREATING TEXTURE & AGE on Saturday, November 17th. I can hardly wait!

There is still one spot left for CREATING LAYERS on Sunday, November 25th. Sign up here :)

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Creating Layers Workshop

Five determined people made their way through extreme snowy conditions to my studio in Merrickville for the CREATING LAYERS workshop on Saturday, February 25th. I commend you all on your bravery and excellent driving skills!

Tools for building layers.

The studio was filled with a wonderful energy as we explored various techniques for building layers with acrylic paints, stencils, masks & collage. Brayers, old credit cards and brushes were used to apply transparent, opaque, interference and iridescent paints.

Success! Colourful, layered pieces full of depth & mystery.

I particularly love the "AHA!" moments and the sharing of so many ideas that happen during a workshop.

Thank you to five fabulous participants!!!

For more coverage of this workshop and the previous two - Creating Collage & Creating Text in Your Art - see Véronique's wonderful blog :)

Next up - "Creating Texture & Age" workshop here at the studio on March 10th!

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