Collage, Assemblage, Mixed Media WORKSHOP
 
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The Journey from Spontaneity to Intent
Instructor: Mary Beth Shaw
 

Paint & play go hand in hand while learning the ins and outs of working on claybord!  When we are spontaneous and let ourselves really mix up the media, the result is a true artistic adventure.   

Using the very fun and forgiving substrate of claybord, you will work on groups of small abstract mixed media pieces that can function as the beginning of a body of work. Suitable for any level painter, abstraction becomes approachable when explored through a guided process of spontaneous layering. Experiment with multiple media such as ink; soft and oil pastels; acrylic and airbrush paints; and collage materials. Carve interesting texture into your claybord pieces and learn tricks such as erasing; distressing and carving back into previously completed layers. Learn how sticking with a defined color palette helps avoid "mud" in your work. You'll also learn how to critically assess your individual results and move toward completion (or intent) by evaluating composition, value contrast and line in your work. The final result will be a cohesive group of small abstracts, along with many new skills that can be applied to all your mixed media creations.

 
 
 
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  Studio & Material Fee:
  Material fee covers alcohol, alcohol inks, acrylic inks, soft pastels, oil pastels, acrylic paints, airbrush paints, gesso, several types of acrylic texture mediums and miscellaneous student supplies.
 
  Student Supplies:
  Students should bring the following supplies:
  • Ampersand Claybord smooth, uncradled - 3 or 4 small equal size pieces such as 5x7 or 6x6) plus 2 larger equal size pieces such as 8x10, 12x12, 6x12
  • Collage items - text, tissue, patterned paper
  • Acrylic paints - select a palette of 3 colors - fluid acrylics - a split complementary scheme works great
  • Gel medium for gluing, regular-matte or gloss, your choice
  • Bristle brushes (not foam) - your choice quantity and size, just bring a few of various sizes
  • 2 small spray bottles
  • Alcohol inks, in colors you like
  • Scissors
  • Small cutting mat
  • Pencil Eraser (a good one such as Sanford Magic Rub)
  • Black pen that will write over acrylic paint such as black Glaze gel pens or Uniball Vision
  • Gloves and an apron because we will work wet in wet and this process can be messy
  • For any supply questions, please email Mary Beth
 
  Optional Supplies:
 

If you own any carving tools, a dremel or a hair dryer, please feel free to bring them, but there will be tools and equipment to share available.

   
 
 
ADDITIONAL PROGRAM INFORMATION
 




   
 
   

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Program Details
 
 
Date: 9/12/2009 to
9/13/2009
Time: 9:30 AM-
4:30 PM
Level: Beginner
Min/Max: 8/15
 
  Fees
 
 
Registration Fee $295.00
Studio & Material Fee $20.00
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about the instructor
 

Mary Beth Shaw worked in the insurance industry for 18 years before she went crazy one day and quit her job.   While exploring her creativity, she re-ignited a childhood love of art.  She is now ecstatic to support herself as a full time painter, living a “gypsy” life and participating in fine art fairs nationwide.  Her mixed media process utilizes pastel, ink, marker and acrylics layered with various collage materials; she welcomes so-called “mistakes” because they lead to wonderful opportunities and discoveries.  She works in series and has several bodies of work that employ her own symbolism of embedded meaning.  Living in St. Louis with her husband and 3 cats, Mary Beth is passionate about every moment of life.
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