Botanical Misfits- Anytime Access ONLINE Art Class
Botanical Misfits- Anytime Access ONLINE Art Class
What if daisies dreamt, weeds wept, and pinecones pontificated? It might sound strange but these are the ideas we are going to explore in this workshop. In this workshop we are going to create botanically inspired creatures that have a bit more personality than your everyday perennial…at least from a human perspective.
In this Art class, using a combination of botanical elements (like twigs, pinecones, gourds etc.), clay, painting, as well as some junk store finds we will create some new flora. In this class you will learn processes of assemblage, sculpture as well as painting.
Stumpland Stage: You will also create a stump stage for your creatures to hang out on around and in. Everyone needs a place to chill…even Botanical Misfits.
Time to get those green thumbs dirty.
Student Level : All levels (beginner, intermediate, advanced)
Supply List
PLEASE NOTE! YOU DON’T NECESSARILY NEED EVERYTHING ON THE LIST. MY RECOMMENDATION IS TO WATCH THE VIDS FIRST AND THEN DECIDE WHAT OPTIONS YOU WANT TO EXPLORE.
Paint -Acrylic–
In this workshop I will be partnering with my buddies at Kroma Acrylics in Vancouver who have put together a kit and deal on their products for those who’ve signed up for the class.
Titanium White, Carbon Black, Quincridone Red, Pthalo Blue , Transparent Red Iron Oxide, Pthalo Green, , Paynes Gray, Nickle Azo Yellow.
OPTIONAL: Cadmium Chartreuse
Pine Cones, twigs, branches, pods, and other goodies from the wild
An assortment of found objects….doll heads…hands…random bits of this that and the other thing.
Scraps of wood for the bases of the characters - could be wooden plaques or random bits of wood.
Rebar Tie Wire - or a thick gauge wire. - you can find rebar tie wire in the masonry department of the hardware store
Dap Kwik Seal – White Acrylic Latex caulking. Heavy body molding paste will work too.
Aves Apoxy Clay or Sculpt available at www.avesstudio.com
the Stump Stage: A large cardboard tub - like an empty ice cream tub…I found a large container for Ice Tea mix that worked perfectly. About 8 inches in diameter or larger.
Adhesives
Wood Glue, E6000, Gorilla Glue
Tools -
Dremel with cut off wheel
Drill
Heat gun
Other Questions You Might Have:
How much does it cost? $145.00
What will happen after I sign up? I will send out the secret codes and links to get you rolling.
How long can I access the videos? Forever and ever. You will have to ability to download the videos right to your computer.
How does it differ from a live class? There isn't the one-on-one component and the possibility for immediate feedback that you have in a live class, but you have the advantage of being able to get into much more in-depth explanations of technique. Also, the advantage of being to replay any section that you need a refresher on.
Will there be video? Yes. There will be roughly about 240 minutes of protected video that only students will be able to access.
Is the class segmented or do I get everything at once? I have designed the class so you will have access the information at once and can play with it as you like, at your own speed.
What kind of site is being used to host this class? I am using a protected website as well as a protected video host.
How will I access the website? I will send out passwords to all the students.
Is this for Beginners or Advanced students? It's for everyone. I've made it so it is information that can be used by all levels.
Will it be entertaining? Geez, I hope so. I have done my best to make it very un-dry and fun.
What will I need to be able to watch the videos? If you can read this the information on this website and have the ability to watch videos on vimeo.com then you've got everything you need to be able to watch the videos.