Just a quick reminder that I’m teaching 2 workshops in Lincoln, Nebraska soon. There is still time to sign up. You don’t want to miss them!
March 19th:Printable Matter Workshop
at Southeast Community College, Lincoln, NE
(download pdf brochure of my workshops at SCC for registration info) or call Nancy Holman at 402-437-2712
Discover the world of experimental printmaking using ordinary & not so ordinary tools! I have honed my repurposing and upcycling skills to come up with an almost endless supply of things to magically turn into unique printing and stamping tools. This is your opportunity not only to see in person and to learn hands-on how to create these tools from things around your house and inexpensive items, but also how to put the skills to use. Learn to use various monoprinting methods, including building your own printing blocks to create multiple layered pages through repetition and patterning. After developing the book cover in the same experimental printmaking manner, we’ll alter the book to house our pages in a hinged format, making it a book like you’ve never seen. These techniques and tools can be used as backgrounds that are a spring board to take your artwork to the next level. When finished, your Printable Matter will be a unique printed book that is a work of art in itself, the groundwork for an artist book or visual journal, or a valuable reference book for future printmaking projects. To make it easier for you, there is a $5 materials fee to cover the special materials and other items used in class to create the stamps.
This class is for everyone. No art experience necessary!
March 20th:The Maiden Voyage Workshop
at Southeast Community College, Lincoln, NE
(download pdf brochure of my workshops at SCC for registration info) or call Nancy Holman at 402-437-2712
A visual journal combines various aspects of mixed-media and written word to personally express oneself. This workshop is for anyone who is intrigued with visual journaling, but feels like a deer in the headlights, not knowing how to even start to visually express themselves, or feels like they can’t do it because they don’t have the skill or art background. Don’t worry, I’m here to guide you. I’ll take away the fear and obstacles and open up a new world for you, teaching you everything to get you started on your new journaling quest. Starting with conquering the blank page through playing with paint, stamps, and collage, we’ll get our hands moving to free our minds and quiet the critic. Then I’ll gently guide you to the next level: journaling. I’ll teach you how to combine mixed-media and imagery with text for your own unique visual expression. This fun and light-spirited class will initiate you into looking inward for visual, self-expression and is for anyone regardless of art background. It would also be a good refresher for a visual journaler who feels like they are in a rut. Techniques to break through blocks to get you moving on your voyage will be covered, as well as different journaling prompts to get you started looking inside for what needs to be expressed.
This class is for everyone. No art or writing experience necessary–Just a willingness to be open to creative and personal exploration.
