In Person Fabric Painting with Acrylics
Discover a range of techniques that can transform your Fiber Art, creating incredible surfaces and patterns! We will explore Acrylic Fluid & Heavy Body Paints in combination with a textile medium that can be heat set, creating a soft hand that can also be laundered. Whether you choose to use your fabrics for art to wear, functional art, wall hangings, sculpture or art installations, this workshop will open your eyes to a whole new approach.
I will share samples, demonstrate the process, answer questions and work with artists individually during the workshop. Each artist will create samples to take home, which will serve as a valuable reference for future projects. All materials provided.
OCT 25, 1 - 3 PM
Artist & Craftsman Supply - 4350 8th Ave NE, Seattle, WA
Register HERE Fee: $50
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in Person Boxes, Pockets & Pouches
Unleash your creativity and learn to craft stunning, unique containers for gifts, gatherings or your own personal collections. In this hands-on workshop, you'll discover the art of transforming flat paper into beautiful mini boxes, pockets and pouches of various shapes.
Going beyond standard crafting, we will experiment with new ways to use commercial decorative papers, plus hand-painted and printed collage papers that you can create yourself. This process-oriented class is for all skill levels and encourages experimentation with colors, patterns and shapes to create personalized paper art.
I will share samples, demonstrate the process, answer questions and work with artists individually during the workshop. You'll leave with a collection of unique, handmade paper containers and the skills to continue crafting your own creative paper projects. All materials provided.
NOV 8, 1 - 3 PM
Artist & Craftsman Supply, 616 St Helens Ave, Tacoma, WA
Register HERE Fee: $50
Online Acrylic Skins (Recorded)
Acrylic Skins offer so many possibilities! Discover the range of acrylic paints, gels, mediums & pastes that can be used to create 'Skins'. These techniques are an excellent way to develop translucent or opaque color, pattern, imagery, text and texture, incorporating layers into your paintings, collages, sculptures or mixed media works. Gain a broad understanding of product, material, method, tips & tricks. Think of this as just another way to create your own unique collage & sculpture material!
RECORDING ONLY
This class will be available to watch NOV 15 with 4 months access! Although there won't be a 'live' Zoom class, the recording link and a detailed summary will be emailed directly to each registered artist. Plus you are always welcome to contact Barbara De Pirro, depirroart@gmail.com with any questions.
Available NOV 15
Register HERE Fee: $40
In Person Mixed Media Textiles & Acrylic
Discover a range of techniques, tips & tricks that can transform your Fiber Art! We will explore a series of acrylic products that can be used to create incredible surfaces, textures and patterns! These methods can be used to create sculpture, basketry, vessels, book arts, installation or 2 dimensional art. The focus is not intended for 'everyday' wearable art however definitely a possibility for costume. This workshop will open your eyes to a whole new approach in working with textiles.
I will share samples, demonstrate the process, answer questions and work with artists individually during the workshop. Each artist will create samples to take home, which will serve as a valuable reference for future projects. All materials provided.
NOV 22, 1 - 3 PM
Artist & Craftsman Supply - 4350 8th Ave NE, Seattle, WA
Register HERE Fee: $50
In Person Garlands & Flourishes
Discover how to transform paper into festive garlands & flourishes! In this hands-on workshop, we will explore new ways to use commercial decorative, found and hand-painted and printed collage papers. You'll explore the art of transforming flat paper into beautiful garlands & flourishes of various themes, styles & shapes.
I will share samples, demonstrate the process, answer questions and work with artists individually during the workshop. You'll leave with a collection of unique, handmade paper skills to continue crafting your own creative paper projects. All materials provided.
DEC 6, 1 - 3 PM
Artist & Craftsman Supply - 616 St Helens Ave, Tacoma, WA
Register HERE Fee: $50
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