Location: Interlaken Inn, 74 Interlaken Road, Lakeville, CT 1-800-222-2909
We look forward to spending three whole days with you in the studio, where opulence meets low-tech, for a full-tilt art experience! Below you will find a common supply list for materials we will use throughout the weekend. Then scroll down to view the individual workshop samples we have prepared to assist you in the gathering of additional supplies you will need. Each of us has created a separate list below our samples. Don’t forget to add these items as you organize and prepare for the workshop. See you soon!
We have set up this web page as a reference for the workshop samples, click images to enlarge.
Agenda:
Day one: Instruction with Michelle, class at 9:00 am, Welcome Dinner
Day two: Instruction with Lynne, class at 9:00 am
Day three: Instruction with Lynne and Michelle, class at 9:00 am
We will have 3 full days of instruction, so arrange your travel plans so you can be ready to begin work in the studio at 9 AM on Friday morning, and please plan to stay until 4 PM on Sunday. The studio/workroom will be available to us 24/7 during the event, for any late night brainstorms.
Supply List – Common supplies to be used throughout the weekend:
– Container of white gesso, one pint (16 ozs.)
– Container of acrylic matte medium, minimum 8 oz., (for paper collage)
– Small container of acrylic GEL medium (for heavier collage items)
– Scissors, and/or exacto blade & cutting mat
– Masking tape
– Your usual mark-making tools (gel pens, Sharpies, pencils, colored pencils, etc)
– Pack of index cards, any size or color
– A selection of inexpensive acrylic paints (2 oz containers). Bring at least 8-10 colors, including black. Give consideration to your color palette and the projects you will be creating.
– Metallic paints – Lumiere paints (made by Jacquard) are especially good, and have a lot of opacity (which Lynne loves) — please bring along 2 or 3 of these.
– Portfolio brand water soluble oil pastels. Very inexpensive and available from Dick Blick online. This is Lynne’s favorite art supply, and she wants to give you a lot of ideas for how to use them. Please bring THIS brand – we will be working with them a lot.
– Palette for paints / Water container for brushes, Spray bottle for water
– A package of foam make-up wedges (not wafers)
– Scissors, or exacto blade / cutting mat
– Bone folder, Metal edge ruler
– Rubber brayer (Speedball soft rubber 4” brayer recommended)
– A selection of inexpensive bristle brushes (not foam) Bring a large 2” brush for gesso, and a selection of other sizes to use for paint and medium. Include a small detail brush.
– Decorative stencils: We use these a lot! Bring exotic patterns, swirls, paisleys, geometrics, nature-themed, florals, etc. Try Michael’s Craft Store for die-cut scrapbook papers – they are very inexpensive and can be used for stenciling.
For Collage: (bring enough to use and some to share – We will have a Sharing Table for this workshop – always a fun landfill of random stuff!) This project is ALL about collage papers and embellishments, so bring plenty of options to work with – pattern and specialty papers, trims, and fabric scraps.
Photocopies: see below for special requests.
Embellishments: see below for special requests.
Click to enlarge. Please do not “pin”. These samples are for enrolled students only.
For Lynne’s project, refer to sample as a visual guide:
I will bring large paper to work on, but you can also bring your art journal or sketchbook for note-taking or additional work in class. (Our completed banners will be 31” X 10”)
– 4 Sheets of different colored tissue paper. Plan your banner, and bring colors that will go along with your theme and color palette of paints.
– Plan your theme for your “Far Away Places” banner. Find a grouping of faces, various sizes. (look at my sample – notice I have small/medium/large faces)
– For EACH face, please bring 4 good-quality blk/wht TONER copies of each face.
****Why “TONER” copies? All other copies will smear and blur when wet. I will show you a lot of my favorite ideas for layering, and TONER copies are a must. Any copy center will be able to make toner copies for you. Make sure your copies are not too dark or murky – you want to be able to see the features of the faces. LOOK at my sample……it should give you some ideas.
A lot of people ask me where to find interesting faces — I like to research History of Costume books, or art history books, or even encyclopedias. Make sure the faces are interesting and compelling – it will add to the visual interest of your banner.
– Bring a selection of at least 12-14 colorful decorative papers to go along with your theme – various patterns and motifs. Consider…..giftwrap, packaging, asian Joss paper, marbleized, old correspondence, maps, scrapbook papers, etc.
– Also, bring more blk/wht toner copies of collage elements to support your theme. For instance, you might want to add a border of a medieval village, or bring images of jewels/brooches/badges, architectural details, etc. You might also want to bring some copies of text/writing/manuscripts that support your theme.
– Embellishments: More is more! (of course!) Bring things that are easily glued to the surface, and support your chosen theme. Fabrics, trimmings, small mirrored tiles or faux jewels, Milagros or charms, tassels, braid, fibers, sequins, paper lace, cheesecloth, etc.
Optional: You might want to bring some bubble wrap to protect your completed artwork on the journey home.
Please study my sample and start brainstorming!!!!
— Lynne Perrella, LKPerrella@AOL.com
Click to enlarge. Please do not “pin”. These samples are for enrolled students only.
For Michelle’s project, see sample as a visual guide:
Every Far Away Place has a unique appearance. Whether actual, or pulled from pure fantasy, there are certain aspects that characterize a location. Landscape and climate help us recognize a destination, but most often it is the architecture. Consider your Far Away Place, then research and collect images that will assist you in making an expression that defines and illustrates the destination. Think of shapes that repeat in facades, skylines, or the horizon.
Please bring a folder of Xeroxed images to work with – these cannot be inkjet prints. Take care to make toner or laser black and white copies of the content you select. Research and find a selection of images that will work together to offer a narrative of your Far Away Place. Collect maps, exotic patterns, and architectural elements. For instance: arches, onion domes, spires, turrets, columns, doorways, gates, bridges – think of specific landmarks you want to see, or have seen, perhaps images of regional scenery. A historical map of your location would be another image to work with your theme. If you don’t have a stash of clip art books or other resources to pull from visit your library. There are some terrific books on European countries that include historical references to architectural styles and significant points of interest. Bring multiple copies of the images you select, AND make some of them in several sizes. Again, you may refer to my sample as a guide.
Start thinking about your color palette. Feel free to bring paint selections that work for you, but imagine how you would approach working with your Far Away Place, and assemble your palette from there. While I believe strongly in working organically and intuitively when you are “in process”, I also believe that a small dose of pre-planning plays an important role in any endeavor. The Gathering Phase of preparation sets in motion a productive vibe that is physical (as you organize your supplies) and intellectual (as you visualize the possibilities).
Optional: In addition to the stencils mentioned in the common list, you may want to have some patterned stamps and ink pads. Some embellishments to enhance your cut-out portals and layered elements may include mini-brads, metallic tape, metal findings, and decorative paper punches.
I will provide the Bristol vellum paper we will use to make an accordion journal, ribbon for closure, and a packet of images to use to transfer or as collage. The completed piece measures 28” x 11”, with each panel being 7” x 11”. As Lynne mentioned, you may want to bring your visual journal to make sketches, and my favorite: to collect the evidence of your work-in-progress.
Any questions, write me!
Michelle Ward, GRNPEP@optonline.net
No additional materials are need for the last day. We will provide the paper.