CLASSES: MIXED MEDIA

We will explore the many fun ways fiber can be transformed. Whether you are brand new to fiber art, a seasoned textile master, or somewhere in-between, each session offers new experiences for all. This 8-week class will take your previous art skills to a new level, enhancing your work; it will include sewing (embroidery, piecing, and quilting), surface treatment (dyeing, printing, painting), and knot work (free, crochet, loomed). The first half of the session, we will work on material making and surface design, employing block printing, cyanotype, gel-plate printing, image transfer, and various dyeing and resist methods. Then, we will use the material we made and treated to build freestanding forms or sculptures.

Prerequisites: None

A six-week class taught by Dan + Rebecca Collins

The goal of this class is to teach experimentation while building up layers of color and texture using a variety of collage and printing techniques. We hope that students will learn to get messy and loosen up, allowing happy accidents to occur as they discover new ways of creating mixed-media art.

Integrating paper collage elements into the concept of mosaic, you will create beautiful mosaics from stained glass, porcelain tile, china, and found objects. Students will be encouraged to combine a wide range of materials. Combining approaches and materials from different art disciplines, you will start thinking outside the box with your mosaic work. Ideal for both beginning and experienced mosaic artists. Bring a sketchbook and an open mind.

Skills Acquired:

• Foundational knowledge of the design elements and their relation mosaics
• Basic mosaic cutting techniques
• Proficiency in finishing and wiring a project for hanging

Prerequisites: None