Combine paper and textiles to achieve new outcomes. Come along for the journey.

      Materials list:

If you already have an art journal, bring it along.

Calico or a white cotton bed sheet to be cut up (you might share a sheet with others)

A4 hot pressed (smooth) watercolour paper block or mixed media paper will work. Riot Art and Craft are good. If you have some rice paper, bring it along, but I will bring some also.

A notebook and pencil, scissors.

Any acrylic paints you have, (think of a limited palette) plus black and white, along with brushes etc.  A brayer/roller or two. You may wish to bring a foam roller too.

Kraft glue

A roll of blue painters tape (low tack)

An apron

A gel press. If you are buying one at least buy the 5”x7” BUT 8”x10” if you can afford it. A5 size can be found online for around $30. If you have more than one please bring it (any size) or you may wish to make your own.  See Recipe attached.

If you have any stencils you like, bring them and we will be making our own from those thin plastic page dividers.  These can be bought from Officeworks. (I will bring some of these)

Needles and thread.  Embroidery cotton will suffice, but you may wish to bring special thread e.g. linen, sashiko etc.

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Fabric scraps (small pieces) of your choice. Look for pattern, colour, texture.

A hot glue gun with glue sticks if you have one.

A roll of Baking paper to share.

You may want to bring some small fabric scraps to add texture to your pieces.

Some small needle nosed squeeze bottles.  These can be found in $2 shops in the Craft section.

Gather a manilla folder of various papers to use. E.g. book pages, magazine pages etc.The manilla folder will also be used.

Gather and press plant material that appeals to you.  This can be leaves, grasses, reeds etc. Nothing sharp

Rubber Gloves or barrier cream to protect your hands if you are inclined and baby wipes for cleaning the plate.

Water container and palette (recycled items will do)

Baby wipes.

Also an iron to be shared with everyone would be helpful to fix the paint in the fabric.

Several spray bottles (can be recycled) for use by the whole class. 

Newspaper, recycled cardboard.  (One newspaper per student)

A hairdryer.

A bottle of baby oil (cheapest).

Scissors.

KIT COST :- $30 INCLUDED IN REGISTRATION

PLEASE BRING: -

SEE MATERIALS LIST ON LEFT

Tutor will bring...

Kraft knife, metal ruler, cutting mat, Sticky backed craft foam, black ink, A jar of cheap, strong coffee. 

Fish will be created on an Acrylic Pour backing similar to the Owls.

CREATE A WALLHANGING USING APOXIE SCULPT AND GLASS EYES.

YOU HAVE A CHOICE OF USING APOXIE FOR  SCALES WITH FOILS ATTACHED OR BLING/ BEAD CAPS EMBEDDED IN APOXIE SCULPT OR BAKED POLYMER CLAY CANE SLICES, (as pictured on fish).

USE PAVERPOL, POLY BALLS, DECORATIVE FIBRE & PAVERSAND ( OPTIONAL) TO DECORATE.
You will create a max. 7 fish or 5 owls

LEARN HOW TO CREATE THE ACRYLIC POUR CANVAS IN SUE'S WORKSHOP ON FRIDAY.

YOUR CANVAS WILL NOT BE DRY BY SUNDAY SO I HAVE SUPPLIED THE PAINTED CANVAS FOR YOU

This example shows the owls on the acrylic-pour backing, (yet to be painted).

Use reduced, baked Polymer Cane slices or bring your bling to decorate..... bling to be no larger than 6mm.

KIT DETAILS:-

COST:-$85.00  INCLUDED IN REGISTRATION

Which Includes.....
* PAINTED CANVAS
*10 EYES
*APOXIE SCULPT
*DECORATIVE FIBRE
*POLY BALLS
*PAVERPOL
*PAVERSAND
*PAINT
.... PLUS OTHER MATERIALS REQUIRED...
USE OF BUCKET, CLOTH, SPONGE, BRUSH, STIRRER,  PLASTIC SHEETING, MATS, TRAYS ETC.

PLEASE BRING...

• AN APRON

• PAINTBRUSH,FINE LINER plus 8mm and 5mm WIDTH.

• SCULPTING TOOLS

• IF NOT USING APOXIE AND FOIL FOR SCALES  PLEASE BRING BLING/ BEAD CAPS  FOR  SCALES/DECORATION 6mm or less

• OR USE BAKED POLYMER CLAY CANE SLICES approx. 12mm long x 10mm wide

Do you ever feel like there's an artist within you just waiting to come out, but you've always been too afraid to even try? Or maybe you've dabbled in painting before, but lack the confidence to really express yourself on the canvas.

I understand how daunting it can be to approach a blank canvas, which is why the Playful Painting Workshop was created - a safe, encouraging, and super supportive environment for people just like you. 

Join me for a day of dancing, splashing, spraying, scraping, dripping, mark making and laughing as we unlock your creative flow and ignite your passion for painting. Our intuitive, playful process is perfect for beginners and those wishing to breathe new life into their painting. You'll be amazed at the talents you uncover within yourself. 
 

Please note. These paintings are examples of what is achieved through this process. You are each going to create your own meaningful imagery. This process helps coax your own creativity and so your imagery will be unique and meaningful to you.

For examples of previous participants work:  

https://m.facebook.com/PlayfulPainting/

KIT DETAILS :-

COST :-  $20 INCLUDED IN REGISTRATION      
WHICH INCLUDES:-use of Matisse paints, brushes and stencils.

PLEASE BRING:-

*Glass or plastic jar for brush water
*Large sheet/drop cloth
*Hairdryer
*Plastic/paper/bamboo plates or a paint palette
*Chux superwipe
*Paper towel roll

*40 x 50 cm stretched canvas, single thick. Can get at discount stores for about $11 or Temu has a deal for 3 at around $26. Try Amazon too!

 Collage of Colours MKII – using fabric in a beaded necklace.
This is a full day workshop where students learn how to make a fabric covered bead & learn stringing & beading techniques.

KIT DETAILS:-

KIT COST : $50 INCLUDED IN REGISTRATION

INCLUDES:
Selection of colours.
All components required to complete the project.

PLEASE BRING: 
Students do not need to bring anything.