Class Schedule- June- October 2024
Take a class, learn something new! My classes include all supplies so you can test out a new technique or material and not break the bank.
June 2024
LEAF PRINTED TEA TOWELS (ages 14+)
Saturday, June 29, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm, Kenosha Public Museum, Kenosha, WI
Make your mark on some tea towels with this creative printing process. Learn some tips and tricks for printing leaves on paper and on two tea dyed tea towels. These towels make great hostess gifts or lovely gifts for yourself! If you are a gardener, please bring in a few leaves to print from your garden. If not, we will have plenty of leaves to choose from. All supplies are included, no experience needed.
July 2024
FLOWER POUNDING (HAPAZOMES) (ages 14+)
Saturday, July 13, 2:30-4:30pm, Kenosha Public Museum, Kenosha, WI
Use the beauty of nature to make these special prints. Hapazomes are prints made directly from the natural pigments in the flowers and leaves. Students will create at least 2 prints that will be ready to frame using this fun technique.
CYANOTYPES (ages 14+)
Saturday, July 20, 10:30 am- 12pm, Bella Botanica, Springfield, WI
Use the sun to make beautiful cyanotypes and photograms (sun prints) of three-dimensional objects on paper. The result is a beautiful silhouette of the object placed on the photosensitive paper. We will start off using nature as our inspiration (leaves, twigs, flowers) but you are welcome to bring items to experiment with. FYI, if the weather cooperates we will be going outside to use the sun and will be walking up and down the stairs a few times. All supplies are included, no experience necessary.
August 2024
CYANOTYPES (ages 14+)
Saturday, August 17, 10am- 12pm, Kenosha Public Museum, Kenosha, WI
Use the sun to make beautiful cyanotypes and photograms (sun prints) of three-dimensional objects on paper. The result is a beautiful silhouette of the object placed on the photosensitive paper. We will start off using nature as our inspiration (leaves, twigs, flowers) but you are welcome to bring items to experiment with.
POLYMER TASSEL EARRINGS (ages 14+)
Saturday, August 10, 10am-12 pm, Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts, Brookfield, WI
Start to discover the joy of working with polymer clay while creating a fun piece of wearable art. Students will learn how to prepare, use, and bake polymer clay pieces, make tassels from scratch, and use jewelry findings to connect those pieces together. Students will make at least one pair of earrings with the opportunity to create more if time permits. All supplies are included, no experience necessary.
SHIBORI DYING (ages 14+)
Saturday, August 3, 9am-noon, Bella Botanica, Springfield, WI
Shibori dying is a thousand year old process from Japan that is the combination of origami and tie dye. Learn different folding and indigo dying techniques to create stunning pieces. Students will be provided 1 flour sack towel and 3 squares fabric to practice the techniques and can bring in a few items (shirts, scarfs, pillow cases, fabric napkins, etc) to dye as well. Fabrics with higher cotton percentages dye the best, blends with over 50% cotton are preferred. All supplies are included (please bring extra items that you wish to dye), no experience necessary.
September 2024
LEAF PRINTED BANNER (ages 14+)
Saturday, September 21, 1-3pm, Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts, Brookfield, WI
Make your mark on a decorative banner with this creative printing process. Learn some tips and tricks for printing leaves on paper and on fabric. This banner make great hostess gift or lovely gift for yourself! If you are a gardener, please bring in a few leaves to print from your garden. If not, we will have plenty of leaves to choose from. All supplies are included, no experience needed.
October 2024
MINI WET FELTED PUMPKINS (ages 14+)
Saturday, October 12, 10am- 12pm, Kenosha Public Museum, Kenosha, WI
Learn the basics of wet felting wool fibers in this fun and easy class! Each participant will get to make at least 3 small pumpkins. No experience is needed. All materials are provided.
CLASSES
Classes start with the basic skills for beginners and move to more advanced knowledge as the class moves along. Every class includes all the supplies necessary to create the project. Just show up, have fun, laugh at a couple of my jokes, and enjoy creating. Have a question about a class or location? Use the button below to stay in touch.