Artiology 2002 - Classes

Sunday, June 2 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Adornments, Gems and Jewels
(3 hrs. – all levels)

Explore the possibilities of transforming every day “found” objects into fabulous one-of-a-kind broaches, pendants, stick pins, and other unique creations! You’ll learn how to creatively incorporate old watch parts, computer chips, keys, wire, jewelry and metal findings and more.

Supplies list: Heat gun; embossing fluid (re-inker type); small stencil brush; clear or tinted embossing pad; Krylon gold pen; gel pens; scissors; X-Acto knife and blades; and pencils. Students are welcome to bring their own rubber stamps, beads and charms to personalize their creations.

A collage findings kit fee of $8 will be payable to the instructor at the beginning of the class. This kit contains a fine assortment of watch parts, computer chips, keys, jewelry and metal findings and other unique ephemera to adorn your creations. NEAT STUFF! Extra kits will be available for purchase.

A materials kit consisting of the following supplies will also available for $12 and payable to the instructor at the beginning of class OR students can bring their own additional supplies which are: at least twelve (12) 7-inch lengths of Friendly Plastic, all must have a black backing (3 gold, 3 silver, 3 copper and 3 orange/copper) and a Friller Tool (wooden shaper and texture tool made by American Art Clay Co.)

Instructor: Leslie Altman Fee: $55

Sunday, June 2 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Akim - The Exotic Hand
(4 hrs. - all levels)

Even if you've never taken a calligraphy class, you can learn Akim! It is an easy, dynamic, cursive-like, calligraphy hand. With it you can create rhythmic and novel patterns, incorporating it's graceful swoops and shallow, mound-like arches. Akim can be done using a pencil, pen, or calligraphy nib. It's a wonderful hand for scrapbooking, short quotes, and journal writing. Just the thing to add flair to your art!

In addition to learning the Akim hand, the student will make a small accordian book. If students have taken the Watercolor Miniature Masterpiece class, they can incorporate some of this work in their books.

Supply List: Small pair of sharp scissors; pencil; bonefolder; favorite glue. (Optional: colored pencils; colored pens; a few small rubber stamps/inks to decorate book pages.)
A $10 materials fee will be payable to the instructor at the beginning of class. This will cover the cost of pens, papers, guidelines, handouts, white erasers, and all materials needed to create the accordian book.

Instructor: Veti Vasilion Fee: $55

Friday, May 31 9:00pm - 5:00pm
The Artful Choker
7 hrs. - all levels
Instructor: Sharilyn Miller Fee: $110

Students will learn how to make an artistic choker with wire, beads, found objects, etc., including many variations. Making clasps, cutting and shaping wire, filing, hammering techniques, coiling and spiraling wire, jump rings, eye pins, and bead reaming are included. Each student will complete one choker in class, and will come away with ideas for many others.

Supply List: Students are responsible for providing all of their own tools and supplies for my workshops. Due to traveling restrictions, etc., I am not able to provide extra tools, wire, or beads for students.

Must-Have Supplies - Beads (see note on beads below); Chasing hammer & plastic mallet or hammer; Flush cutters suitable for
cutting up to 12-gauge wire; Wire: sterling silver and/or copper (see note on wire below); Sharpie pen, notebook and pencil or pen,
and measuring tape; Steel bench block or jeweler’s anvil, 2.5" x 2.5" or comparable; Jewelry pliers (round-nose, extra-long round-nose,
chain-nose, and flat-nose).

Wire - Wire is available in various gauges, or diameters. When ordering wire, ask for dead-soft; it’s the most malleable. The most common wire gauges that I use to make jewelry are 14, 16, 18, 20, and 24. For the artful choker, you will need 21-24" of 14-gauge
wire per necklace. For wire wrapping (optional), you will need about 30" of 18-gauge wire, and at least 90" of 20-gauge or 22-gauge wire. If you have some 24-gauge twisted wire, bring that. Note: I suggest bringing more than the minimum wire requirement to class
for practice. Copper wire is very workable, makes nice jewelry, and is cost-effective, so bring some copper wire to practice with and reserve your expensive silver wire for final projects. Note: 12-gauge wire may be substituted for 14-gauge, but make sure your beads have large holes!

Beads - For the artful choker, you will need one large focal bead plus several color-coordinating beads. You can make many wire-art jewelry pieces without beads, but it’s preferable to have some beads to work with, especially for adding color and texture to your jewelry. Make sure your beads have holes large enough to accommodate 14-gauge (or 12-gauge) wire. Also make sure the holes go all the way through your beads. Some bead manufacturers are rather careless when they drill holes in their beads, so you may need an electric bead reamer to fix the holes. Please do this prior to class if at all possible. I will be demonstrating bead reaming in class for those who need instruction. Bead caps and spacer beads are optional but highly recommended for designing nice chokers; make sure the holes will accommodate a 14-gauge wire (or 12-gauge if using that size to make the choker). You can also use beads made from polymer clay. By making your own polymer clay beads, you control the hole-size and other important factors. For more information, many books on polymer clay are available.

Clasp - I will demonstrate how to make your own clasp in class, but you are welcome to bring a commercially made clasp if you prefer.

Optional Supplies - Electric bead reamer; Needle (jewelry) files; British Standard wire gauge; Suede leather piece or fabric
placemat to work on; #0000-steel wool, also known as "four-ought" (auto-supply stores) & Sunshine polishing cloth.

Resources:

Rio Grande (basic and optional supplies for jewelry artists)
Phone: (800) 545-6566
www.riogrande.com
7500 Bluewater Road, N.W.
Albuquerque NM 87121
USA

Thunderbird Supply Co. (best prices on sterling-silver and copper wire, silver beads, etc.)
Phone: (800) 545-7968
www.tbscorp.com
1907 West Historic Route 66
Gallup NM 87301

The Best Tools: A List for Wealthy Wire Artists - You can make beautiful wire jewelry with inexpensive pliers and cutters as long as you use good-quality beads and sterling-silver or copper wire. But for the best results, I highly recommend the following tools and materials from Rio Grande:

Lindstrom Pliers Set of Four, page 196, order # 111-170
Lindstrom Micro-Cutters, page 196, order #111-213
British Standard Wire Gauge, page 290, order #116-231
Chasing Hammer, page 217, order #112-431
Steel Bench Block, page 222, order #112-495
Sunshine Polishing Cloth, page 411, order #337-039
Friedrich Dick Needle Files, page 183, order #114-776
Liver of Sulfur, page 437, order #331-030

NOTE: I receive absolutely NO compensation for purchases made from Rio Grande or Thunderbird.

Saturday, June 1 9:00am - 1:00 pm
Bangles and Beads Bracelets
4 hrs. - all levels
Instructor: Sharilyn Miller Fee: $65

Students will learn how to make lovely bangle bracelets with and/or without beads. Coiling and spiraling wire, cutting and shaping wire, filing, hammering techniques, jump rings, eye pins, bead reaming, and clasps are included. Each student will complete one bangle in class, and will come away with ideas for many variations.

Must-Have Supplies - Beads (see note on beads below); Chasing hammer & plastic mallet or hammer; Flush cutters suitable for
cutting up to 14-gauge wire; Wire: sterling silver and/or copper (see note on wire below); Sharpie pen, notebook and pencil or pen, & measuring tape; Steel bench block or jeweler’s anvil, 2.5" x 2.5" or comparable; Jewelry pliers: round-nose, extra-long round-nose, chain-nose, and flat-nose; Colored wire is workable but not ideal; it is an option ONLY if you sincerely cannot obtain real sterling-silver or copper wire prior to class (see resources, below).

Wire - Wire is available in various gauges, or diameters. When ordering wire, ask for dead-soft; it’s the most malleable. The most common wire gauges that I use to make jewelry are 14, 16, 18, 20, and 24. For the bangle, you will need 15" of 14-gauge wire per bracelet. For wire wrapping (optional), you will need about 20" of 18-gauge wire, and at least 60" of 20-gauge OR 22-gauge wire.
Note: I suggest bringing more than the minimum wire requirement to class for practice. Copper wire is very workable, makes nice jewelry, and is cost-effective, so bring some copper wire to practice with and reserve your expensive silver wire for final projects.

Beads - For the bangle bracelet, you will need one large focal bead plus a few color-coordinating beads. You can make many wire-art jewelry pieces without beads, but it’s preferable to have some beads to work with, especially for adding color and texture to your jewelry. Make sure your beads have holes large enough to accommodate 14-gauge wire. Also make sure the holes go all the way through your beads. Some bead manufacturers are rather careless when they drill holes in their beads, so you may need an electric bead reamer to fix the holes. Please do this prior to class if at all possible. I will be demonstrating bead reaming in class for those who need instruction. Bead caps and spacer beads are optional but recommended for designing nice bangles; make sure the holes will accommodate a 14-gauge wire. You can also use beads made from polymer clay. By making your own polymer clay beads, you
control the hole-size and other important factors. For more information, many books on polymer clay are available.

Clasp - I will demonstrate how to make your own clasp in class, but you are welcome to bring a commercially made clasp if you prefer.

Optional Supplies - Electric bead reamer; Needle (jewelry) files; British Standard wire gauge; Suede leather piece or fabric placemat to work on; #0000-steel wool, also known as "four-ought" (auto-supply stores) & Sunshine polishing cloth

Resources:
Rio Grande (basic and optional supplies for jewelry artists)
Phone: (800) 545-6566
www.riogrande.com
7500 Bluewater Road, N.W.
Albuquerque NM 87121
USA

Thunderbird Supply Co. (best prices on sterling-silver and copper wire, silver beads, etc.)
Phone: (800) 545-7968
www.tbscorp.com
1907 West Historic Route 66
Gallup NM 87301

The Best Tools: A List for Wealthy Wire Artists - You can make beautiful wire jewelry with inexpensive pliers and cutters as long as you use good-quality beads and sterling-silver or copper wire. But for the best results, I highly recommend the following tools and materials from Rio Grande:

NOTE: I receive absolutely NO compensation for purchases made from Rio Grande or Thunderbird.

Saturday, June 1 9:00pm – 5:00pm
A Bevy of Books and Boxes
(7 hrs. - intermediate)

Students will create three separate books in this day-long class.

Four-Needle Sewn Binding in Paper Wrappers

Although this 10th Century Chinese binding involves manipulating 4 needles simulataneously, it is a simple, quick, glueless, beautiful structure. We will make a chunky, multi-section book using text-weight paper. Brilliantly colored endsheets and wrappers constructed from Italian printed papers will complete the binding.

Patchwork Box

The only thing more fun than opening a box to reveal the secrets within is to actually make the box yourself. This sweet container -- built to hold and protect our 4-Needle Bindings -- is constructed of bookcloth wrapped around boards, and features a shaped cover flap and ribbon ties. The box unfolds, portfolio style, to show off its decorative linings. There is much potential for outrageous patterning inside this little charmer!

Hedi Kyle's Flag Book

When Hedi Kyle. bookbinder extraordinaire, invented this structure, she revolutionized the world of artists' books. With a single paper accordian and an abundance of ephemera -- postcards, photographs, letters, drawings, stamps, etc. -- the most magical of books will spring up on our workbenches. Please bring with you whatever it is that you collect -- make copies of your originals if you wish to preserve them.

Supplies List: Bone folder, scissors, X-Acto knife, pencil, ruler, small triangle, sewing needles #1 large-eyed darners, self healing cutting mat or equivalent cutting surface, small plastic “deli-style” container with lid for adhesives, small pad of newsprint, glue brushes (short handled cheap paint hardware store brushes ½” and 2” wide will do), wax paper, awls (slender to heftier), your own treasures (photos, postcards, collages, odds and ends of decorative papers, buttons, ribbons, etc.), and a spring divider (a great tool, optional but recommended) available at Talas (212) 219-0770 or BookMakers International (301) 927-7787.
A materials fee of $20 is payable to the instructor at the beginning of this class. Fee includes materials for all projects: text, cover weight paper, and specialty papers, book cloth, glue and adhesive, linen thread, binder’s board, etc.

Instructor: Barbara Mauriello Fee: $125

Saturday, June 1 2:00pm – 6:00pm
Blazing Color!
(4 hrs. - all levels)

This workshop will focus on the special and amazing techniqes possible with colored polymer clays. You will create several intricate designs that can be used to make jewelry, collage elements, embellishments for cards and journals, and more. The designs will be easily built, miniaturised, and recombined to reveal complex and beautiful patterns - like magic! We will do a bit of Venetian millefiore, Japanese Mokume Gane and some fun designs with our leftover remnants of clay.

Supplies list: Work Surface- a cutting mat, piece of acrylic, or heavy sheet of paper. To roll out the clay: an acrylic rod, acrylic rolling pin, bottle, brayer or pasta machine; X -Acto knife, long thin awl (needle tool) or long needle; scissors; Fimo brand Polymer clay (one block each block of white #0 and black #9, and 3-5 colors of your choice).
Please condition Fimo before class.

A materials fee of $3 will be payable to the instructor at the beginning of the class. Materials will include cutting tools, mokume gane tools, and detailed handouts.

Instructor: Dayle Doroshow Fee: $65

Saturday June 1 9:00am – 12:00pm
Bookbinding Basics
(3 hrs. - beginner)

Jump into bookbinding with this class and taste of the art and craft of the hand made book. Learn how to make 3 small, simple books: a screw post album; a case-bound notebook; and a self-mailing pamphlet book. This class is not a prerequisite for other classes, but you will certainly be prepared for any other book class. Detailed handouts will be distributed so that you can make more books at home.

Supply List: Bone folder, old washrag in Ziploc bag, scissors, awl, and scrap paper for gluing.

Instructor: Christine Cox Fee: $55

Sunday, June 2 9:00pm – 5:00pm
Bookbinding Extravaganza
(7 hrs. - intermediate)

The student will come away from this day-long workshop with three wonderful books.

Accordian-Fold "Window" Album

How to fold a perfect accordian is a major book-binding lesson in itself; all will become pros in this workshop! As you learn how to link several pages together to form an extended accordian, you will also learn how to make a nifty mat which will allow you to change your artwork without damaging either the artwork or the pages of the book. Unlike most accordian-fold books, this album pulls out of a cloth-covered flat-back case. Please bring with you six indentically-sized images (photos, collages, etc.) no larger than 4" x 6".

The Buterfly Stitch: Two Versions

This project is an introduction to one of the most versatile sewing systems in the bookbinding vocabulary. It is also proof that simple is beautiful. In one very un-flamboyent binding, a single gathering of paper is sewn into a sturdy wrapper, which encloses the pamplet in an almost box-like environment. A second, zanier interpretation is a dos-a-dos binding, in which two sections -- independent of each other -- share a common cover. They're fun. They're easy, and they're glue-less!

Supplies List: Bone folder, scissors, X-Acto knife, pencil, ruler, small triangle, sewing needles #1 large-eyed darners, self healing cutting mat or equivalent cutting surface, small plastic “deli-style” container with lid for adhesives, small pad of newsprint, glue brushes: short handled cheap paint hardware store brushes ½” and 2” wide will do, wax paper, awls: slender to heftier, your own treasures: photos, postcards, collages, odds and ends of decorative papers, buttons, ribbons, etc. (and a Spring divider a great tool (optional but recommended) : available at Talas (212) 219-0770 or BookMakers International (301) 927-7787
A $20 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the beginning of this class. (Fee includes materials for both projects: text, cover weight paper, and specialty papers, book cloth, glue and adhesive, linen thread, binder’s board, etc.)

Instructor: Barbara Mauriello Fee: $125

Sunday, June 2 2:00pm – 10:00pm
A Bounty of Boxes
(7 hrs. - intermediate)

Learn how to make several fun and easy box structures out of polymer clay that will hold your small treasures and magical talismans. We'll explore simple slab built boxes, round boxes, boxes with legs, and different ways to make fitted lids. Several surface-decorating techniques will be taught including inlaid wire and beads, carving, stamping and texture. We will also play with some easy colored clay designs. At the end of the class you will have several boxes to hold your boundless ideas!

Supplies list: Work Surface- a cutting mat, piece of acrylic, or heavy sheet of paper; To roll out clay - an acrylic rod, acrylic rolling pin, bottle, brayer or pasta machine; X -Acto knife; long thin awl (needle tool) or long needle; scissors; needle nose pliers (if you have them); small beads and charms to incorporate into/onto your boxes; objects for impressions and molds (old and new jewelry, brass charms buttons, rubber stamps, etc.); Fimo brand Polymer clay- small block of white, black, champagne(tan) and three colors of your choice. Please condition clay before class.

A materials fee of $3 will be payable to the instructor at the beginning of the class. Materials will include cutting blade, mold, wire for inlay, and paint.

Instructor: Dayle Doroshow Fee: $125

Saturday, June 1 2:00pm – 10:00pm
The Charm Bracelet:
PMC & the Byzantine Chain
(7 hrs. - beginner to intermediate)

Join us for a one-day workshop that combines an introduction to both Precious Metal Clay and Silver Chain Making. An innovative material, Precious Metal Clay consists of microscopic particles of silver suspended in an organic binder. When fired in a kiln, the binder burns away leaving a piece of fine silver. In this class the beginner will learn how to create silver charms that can be used on a bracelet or modified to create earrings. Experimenting with rolling and texturing tools, rubber stamps, custom and ready-made cutters, the PMC novice will acquire an excellent working knowledge of this ingenious material. During the kiln firing of their silver charms, students will immerse themselves in the craft of chain making by creating an elegant sterling silver Byzantine bracelet. Its intricate appearance belies the ease of construction, once you've learned a few simple tricks. At day's end you will have a handcrafted, silver bracelet with charms designed expressly to fit your wrist!

Supplies list: 2 pairs of jewelry pliers--either 2 chain nose, 2 bent nose, or 1 of each, favorite rubber stamps with design potential for silver charms. The instructor will have stamps from her own collection on hand for your use.

A material fee of $55 will be payable to the instructor at the beginning of the class. The materials fee includes: 1 ounce of PMC (enough for several charms), sterling silver for the chain, a work surface, cutting and rolling tools, file, slip and container, handouts of class notes, many shared materials and use of studio tools. Additional PMC will be available for purchase at $28 per ounce (discounted from retail $32.50) and a free firing service will be provided for 1 month following the class. Students are required to pay return postage.

Instructor: Linda Kamholz Fee: $110

Saturday, June 1 6:00 - 10:00
(Sunday, June 1 9:00 - 1:00 CLOSED)
The Composition Book
(4 hrs. - all levels)

Chronicle your creativity in a very special "composition book". Use your art journal as a playground for expression and experimentation with the emphasis on art. We'll learn how to work with spackle, how to utilize transparencies, how to add dimension and interest to a blank page, and how to make toner and inkjet transfers. A special treat awaits the students in this class: you will be introduced to a brand new line of rubber stamps especially designed by Michelle Ward! Bring a journal containing heavy weight paper to work in. Several composition book journals will be on hand as samples. A small packet of materials and other supplies will be provided. Please bring some of your own papers and favorite scraps to use and/or trade.

Supply List: 3 or 4 acrylic paints and/or stains; acrylic gel medium (Golden regular or heavy); permanent black ink; paint brushes; stipple brushes; make-up sponges; spoon or burnisher; scissors; X-Acto knife; metal edge ruler; ivory tissue paper; paper scraps; ephemera; rubber stamps (alphabets are good); toner or inkjet copies; printed transparencies; cheap plastic spackle blade (found at hardware stores); paint tray; cutting mat; eyelets and setter.

Instructor: Michelle Ward Fee: $65

~~Saturday, June 1 1:00pm – 5:00pm~~
CLOSED
Creative Paper Clay and Beyond
(4 hrs. – all levels)

Come discover a new technique and surface treatment – combining vibrant color and texture with Creative Paperclay® . You will truly be amazed at how this technique resembles the luminescence of fine art Raku pottery, recreating wonder jewelry applications and adornments for your journals and cards. We’ll discuss traditional applications of the air-drying clay, learn how to make molds and apply new texturing techniques. Our creations will be dried in class and ready for further embellishments!

Instructor will supply rolling pins, texturing tools, cutters, beads, wire, pliers, pin backings, jewelry findings, found objects, parchment paper, black dye base re-inkers, toaster ovens and warming trays.

Supplies list: Two or three 8 ounce packages of Creative Paperclay; Jacquard Pearl-Ex Powders (duo blue-green, duo green-yellow, super copper, duo red-blue and red russet); heat gun; Krylon gold pen; scissors; X-Acto knife and blades,; pencil and 2 bottles of clear acrylic nail polish. Please bring a box lid or flat container for transporting finished pieces. Students are welcome to bring their own rubber stamps, beads and charms to personalize their creations.

Instructor: Leslie Altman Fee: $65

Saturday, June 1 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Distressed Leather Journal
(3 hrs. - beginner to intermediate)

Luxurious distressed leather covers your journal and adds durability. Sew right through the spine of this journal and create a beautiful journal which folds over twice. Incorporate a metal closure on the front and you’ve got a resilient, funky rugged finish to a gorgeous handmade journal.

Supply List: Bone folder, old washrag in Ziploc bag, scissors, awl, and scrap paper for gluing.
A materials fee of $10 is payable to the instructor at the beginning of the class

Instructor: Christine Cox Fee: $55

Saturday, June 1 9:00am – 12:00pm
Diva Dolls, Goddesses and More!
(3 hrs. – all levels)

You will never look at Friendly Plastic in quite the same way ever again after taking this extraordinary class! Create spirited Diva Dolls and “Ancestral” icons with a new filigree technique. Students will learn how to use molds, rubber stamps and a unique layering technique to achieve the ornately rich and luminous spirit of the elegant women favored in the Middle Ages and Renaissance.

Instructor will supply a Diva Doll stand, parchment paper, glue guns and glue sticks, adhesives, wire, pliers, beads, pin backings, assorted rubber stamps, and angelic “icon” faces.

Supplies list: heat gun, embossing fluid (re-inker type), small stencil brush, Krylon gold pen, gel pens, scissors, X-Acto knife and blades, pencils. Students are welcome to bring their own rubber stamps, beads and charms to personalize their creations.

A materials kit consisting of the following supplies will be available for $12 and payable to the instructor at the beginning of class OR students can bring their own additional supplies which are: at least twelve (12) seven-inch lengths of Friendly Plastic, all must have a black backing – 4 gold, 4 silver and 4 copper and a Friller Tool (wooden shaper and texture tool made by American Art Clay Co.)

Instructor: Leslie Altman Fee: $55

Saturday, June 1 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Artistic Earrings
(4 hrs. - beginner to intermediate)
Instructor: Sharilyn Miller Fee: $65

Students will learn how to make artistic earrings with wire and beads. Ear hooks, post earrings, clip-ons, coiling and spiraling wire, jump rings, cutting and shaping wire, filing, hammering techniques, and a wide variety of dangles for earrings will be included. Each student will make at least three pair of earrings during class, and will come away with ideas for many variations.

Must-Have Supplies - Headpins; Earring posts or clip-ons; Jewelry adhesive such as E6000; Beads (see note on beads below);
Notebook and pencil or pen & measuring tape; Flush cutters suitable for cutting up to 16-gauge wire; Wire: sterling silver and/or
copper (see note on wire below); Jewelry pliers (round-nose, extra-long round-nose, chain-nose, and flat-nose).
Note: Colored wire is workable but not ideal; it is an option ONLY if you sincerely cannot obtain real sterling-silver or copper wire prior to class (see resources, below)

Wire - Wire is available in various gauges, or diameters. When ordering wire, ask for dead-soft; it’s the most malleable. The most common wire gauges that I use to make jewelry are 14, 16, 18, 20, and 24. For each pair of earrings, you will need approximately 10" of either 18-gauge OR 16-gauge sterling silver or copper wire and 40" of 24-gauge sterling silver or copper wire. I urge you to bring more than this minimum requirement in order to make several pair of earrings. If you have 24-gauge twisted wire, bring some (about 30" to 40") and we’ll make some gorgeous earrings. Copper wire is a cost-effective alternative to sterling silver, so bring some to practice with or to make finished earrings.

Headpins - You will need two headpins for each pair of earrings; each headpin should be 1-1/2" to 2" long or longer, depending on how many beads you want to dangle. I will also teach how to make your own headpins.

Beads - For each pair of earrings, you will need matching pairs of small- to medium-size beads with holes large enough to fit on your headpins. Bring a variety of beads of different sizes and textures in colors that coordinate well together. Sometimes even small seed beads may fit on your headpins. Bead caps are optional but recommended for designing nice earring drops; the holes must be large enough to fit on your headpins. You can also use beads made from polymer clay. By making your own polymer clay beads, you control the hole-size and other important factors. For more information, many books on polymer clay are available.

Posts & Clip-ons - We will be affixing either post or clip-on earring backs to your finished earrings at the end of class, so bring pairs of either type, depending on your preference. Bring a few extra, because you may be able to make more than one pair of earrings in class.

Optional Supplies - Needle (jewelry) files; Suede leather piece or fabric placemat to work on; #0000-steel wool, also known as "four-ought" (auto-supply stores) & Sunshine polishing cloth

Resources:
Rio Grande (basic and optional supplies for jewelry artists)
Phone: (800) 545-6566
www.riogrande.com
7500 Bluewater Road, N.W.
Albuquerque NM 87121
USA

Thunderbird Supply Co. (best prices on sterling-silver and copper wire, silver beads, etc.)
Phone: (800) 545-7968
www.tbscorp.com
1907 West Historic Route 66
Gallup NM 87301

The Best Tools: A List for Wealthy Wire Artists - You can make beautiful wire jewelry with inexpensive pliers and cutters as long as you use good-quality beads and sterling-silver or copper wire. But for the best results, I highly recommend the following tools and materials from Rio Grande:

NOTE: I receive absolutely NO compensation for purchases made from Rio Grande or Thunderbird.

Sunday, June 2 9:00am – 1:00pm
Eclectic Art Doll
(4 hrs. - all levels)

Get out of your box! Stretch and find out that you are truly only limited by your imagination. Start with a pre-sewn doll body (each will be slightly different) and let yourself loose with paint, stamps, fabric, beads, found objects, paper, ribbon, and anything else that’s not nailed down in the room! Experience doll making in it’s most enjoyable form -- no boundaries, no rules just pure FUN and CREATIVITY!

Supply List: Small pair of sharp scissors. OPTIONAL: any beads, findings or other pieces (stamps, paint, etc.) you would like to possibly incorporate into/onto your doll. Instructor will provide basic doll body and ample supplies will be available to complete your doll, including handout. Extra handmade, found objects or recycled jewelry findings and beads, fabrics and fibers will be available for sale during class.

Instructor: Barbara ("Bee") Miller Fee: $65

Saturday, June 1 6:00 - 10:00 (Part 1)
Sunday, June 2 6:00-10:00 (Part 2)
Fantastic Found Art Figures
(8 hrs. - all levels)

This 8-hour assemblage workshop will take place over two days and is open to students at all levels of experience. The emphasis will be on making assemblage with a figurative and narrative content, while learning the basics of composing found objects and miscellaneous detritus into a unique and personal work of art.

The class will discover how to develop a personal iconography in their assemblage as well as tackle the problem of securely attaching different media to the support. It is recommended the student bring a varied selection of materials from dollar store treasures such as plastic bugs, children’s toys and wooden shapes to household items such as safety pins, nuts and bolts, electrical doodads, keys, buckles, leather bits....anything with artistic potential. The class can pool their resources and Pamela will also provide some items. In addition there will be an electric scroll saw available as well as a Dremel tool, drills and sander. A found-art figure will be developed the first day, upon which a unique technique for creating a modern day “Rococo” embellishment will be learned. In addition, another assemblage will be started using found objects to assemble body parts and an environment into which the figure can be placed. Anything goes in this workshop....I have made figures out of materials as odd as a mousetrap, kitchen cutlery and camera parts!

There will be lots of lively discussion about developing a theme, infusing one’s personal expression into the art and exploring meaningful content. Bring your sense of humor and leave your inhibitions at home!

Supply List: acrylic paints; brushes; pastels (or any other surface embellishment of your choice); white glue (PVA, YES Glue optional); five minute epoxy glue; hot glue gun (optional); scissors; X-Acto knife; pliers; rubber brayer; wire; screws/nails/hooks etc. for attachment possibilities; a variety of favorite items with potential for assemblage (wooden pieces, wheels, doll parts, game pieces, beads, jewelry, metal bits, dollar store items, etc.); images from magazines; art calendars etc.; clay faces; water can; rags; sponge.

Instructor: Pamela Allen Fee: $125

Saturday, June 1 9:00 - 1:00
The Folded Book Intensive
4 hrs - Easy to intermediate (Folding experience helpful)
Patience required!

In the first half of the workshop you will make over ten versions of the “flutter book” and cover variations. These will be your working models for future creations and will help to warm you up to the second half of the workshop which is the “Blizzard Book” originally developed by Hedi Kyle.

The book you will create requires no glue or sewing. The pages of the book are made out of a single sheet of paper, folded into sixteen pocket pages. After much experimentation with the cover, I found an origami structure that was perfect for the book. The cover is made of a single square and folded into a cover with pockets to fit the pages into. You will decorate the paper first, then fold it.
Pages can be embellished or pockets can be filled with treasures, images or poetry.

Tools to bring:
Bone folder
see-through straight edge ruler
bookbinders needle and thread
Optional-stamp pads, scraps of interesting paper, letter stamps, photos, collage ephemera.

Supplies provided: Kits will be provided with all needed materials to complete the blank books.

Instructor: Sally Timlin Fee: $65

Saturday, June 1 1:00pm – 6:00 pm
Four-Needle Coptic
and Lipped Clamshell Box
(5 hrs. - intermediate)

Sew a beautiful, exposed-spine Coptic-stitch book, with four needles at once! When you’re finished, the stitch will look like an intricate chain. Beautiful copper debossed paper will grace the covers of your book. You will also complete a custom-made clamshell box, made with fine Japanese book cloth and complimentary paper to keep your book in for safekeeping.

Supply List: Bone folder, old washrag in Ziploc bag, scissors, awl, and scrap paper for gluing.
A matrials kit fee of $10 is payable to the instructor at the beginning of the class.

Instructor: Christine Cox Fee: $75

Sunday, June 2 1:00pm – 6:00pm
Freedom Journal
(5 hrs. - beginner to intermediate)

Finally, fabric painting meets bookbinding in a journal that doesn't make you make choices! One side of this book is good quality writing paper so that you can journal your days away. Feeling inspired to watercolor or to do calligraphy? No problem. You’ll have the freedom to choose. The other side of the book has watercolor paper for the pages. The cover is made of dramatic black canvas that you'll personalize with paint during class.

Supply List: A 1” foam brush, bone folder, old washrag in Ziploc bag, scissors, awl, stamps suitable for fabric stamping and scratch paper for gluing. Local students please bring a heat gun.
A materials fee of $10 is payable to the instructor at the beginning of the class

Instructor: Christine Cox Fee: $75

Saturday, June 1 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Genuine Faux Postage
(3 hrs. - beginner to intermediate level)

Also known as Artist Stamps, this class will center its focus on background and stamping techniques used to create fantastic, Genuine Faux Postage…guaranteed good enough to make even the USPS hesitate and think twice! The basic template instructions will be included along with lots of ideas and techniques. We will also have a stamp exchange within the class to give you lots of goodies and ideas to take home with you. Each student will be given a small book in which to trade and collect your fellow classmates’ faux postage creations.

Supply list: Small sharp straight scissors (not manicuring scissors—they are curved) for detail cutting; sharp scissors for regular cutting; metal ruler; glue stick; cutting surface; X-Acto knife and extra blades; black dye-based pad; pencil; ultra-fine point Sharpie Marker; sewing needle with eye large enough that you are comfortable threading. A very small alphabet and number set would be extremely helpful, but not required. All other materials will be provided.

Instructor: Barbara (“Bee”) Miller Fee: $55

Saturday, June 1 6:00 - 10:00
Gift Box Book
(4 hrs. - intermediate)

Create a functional box that opens like a book to discover a beautiful handmade gift inside. You will fold and decorate a beautiful pin ornament and create a complimentary book/box to encase it in.

Tools to bring:
white PVA glue
scissors
sharp cutting knife
cutting board
Clear paper lacquer
favorite stamps, letters or papers for embellishing

Supplies provided:
2 heavy book boards cut 4” x 4”
1 lightweight card board cut ¾” x 4”
4 pieces ½” balsa wood cut 3 ¾”
Black Momi paper½ sheet)
2 decorative Yuzen Paper or origami papers
ribbon

Instructor: Karen Thomas Fee: $65

Sunday, June 2 9:00 - 1:00
Terrific Tunnel Books!
(4 hrs. - all levels)

Tunnel books provide a great way to showcase a single or cluster of thoughts, images or ideas in a three-dimensional format. In this workshop we will unravel the mysteries of the tunnel as we make three variations of this spectacular book structure. Be sure
to wear your creative thinking cap as we construct a traditional tunnel book and two variations of the star tunnel book.

Supplies list: X-Acto knife and extra blades, metal straightedge, self-healing cutting mat, scissors, large eyed needles, creative goodies such as special rubber stamps, decorative papers, ephemera, etc.; favorite glue; bone folder; colored pencils; 10 photocopies of image with foreground, middleground, and background printed on card or cover stock ( you may want to bring photocopied transparencies to experiment with).
Materials provided:

What I will provide: A $5. materials fee will provide
you with all expendable materials such as paper,
thread, ribbon

Instructor: Sally Timlin Fee: $65

Sunday, June 2 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Jewelry and Ornamentation Assemblage
(4 hrs. – all levels)

Here’s a chance to use new techniques in mixed media to energize you creative spirit. Create richly adorned “fine” art jewelry and ornamentation for all your crafting needs. This is a class that will show you how to create a unique blend of metals, paint, paper and more that will inspire your imagination in new directions.

Instructor will supply rubber stamps, embossing powders, glue guns and glue sticks, assorted beads, wire, pliers, pin backings, adhesive and decorative papers.

Supplies list: Heat gun; embossing fluid (re-inker type); small stencil brush; clear or tinted embossing pad; Krylon gold pen; gel pens; regular and deckle edge scissors; Perfect Paper Adhesive (matte or gloss); ruler, X-Acto knife and blades; and pencils. Students are welcome to bring their own rubber stamps, beads and charms to personalize their creations.

A materials kit fee of $5 will be payable to the instructor at the beginning of class.
A materials kit consisting of the following supplies will also be available for $12 and payable to the instructor at the beginning of class OR students can bring their own additional supplies which are: at least twelve (12) 7- inch lengths of Friendly Plastic, all must have a black backing (5 gold, 5 silver, 2 orange/copper) and a Friller Tool (wooden shaper and texture tool made by American Art Clay Co.

Instructor: Leslie Altman Fee: $65

Sunday, June 2 9:00pm – 1:00pm
Journal de Lion
(3 hrs. - intermediate)

The heavy, deeply debossed leather and brass lion's head on the cover make this book truly unique. "Elegant," "rich" and "substantial" are the words to describe this through-the-spine structure. Using multiple sewing jigs makes this journal a fun, creative challenge and a distinctive piece of artwork. All this and the wonderful brown paper pages in this book give you inspiration to write.

Supply List: Bone folder, old washrag in Ziploc bag, scissors, awl, and scratch paper for gluing.
A materials kit fee of $15 is payable to the instructor at the beginning of the class.

Instructor: Christine Cox Fee: $55

Sunday, June 2 6:00 - 10:00
Metal Mania
(4 hrs. - all levels)

Have you ever wondered what you could do with old soda cans? Come and discover new and novel ways to work with metal. In
this workshop we will learn how to make books out of metal and/or utilizing metal in the construction. We will make three books including a safety pin book, a simple aluminum book with a stamped cover made from a soda can, and a concertina book in a metal tin. Wear your earplugs as we make some noise learning to userivets, grommets, and other goodies!

Supplies List: X-Acto knife and extra blades; metal straight edge; self-healing cutting mat; scissors; large eyed needles, creative goodies such as special rubber stamps, decorative papers, small treasures, etc.; favorite glue; bone folder.If you have them, please bring a hammer, tin snips, riveter, and grommet tool.
A $5 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the beginning of class.

Instructor: Sally Timlin Fee: $65

Saturday, June 1 1:00pm - 5:00pm and
Sunday, June 2 9:00am - 1:00pm
Order Out of Chaos:
Finding Yourself Amongst the Rubble
(8 hrs. - all levels)

Assemblage is an art practiced by collectors of “stuff”; kitchen junk drawer items, yard sale treasures, dollar store bargains, clean out the basement finds. It is tailor made for personal expression from the very beginning. As the artist is collecting what interests her, she is revealing her own iconography. This workshop will focus on developing a personal visual expression where your work is like no one else’s.

This 8 hour workshop will take place over two days, allowing adequate time to create two finished assemblages. Students will learn practical aspects of attaching, gluing, wiring , and surface embellishment. The real focus, however, will be on self-expression. Certain elements appear over and over again in collage and assemblage; keys, game pieces, beads, chains, jewelry. The workshop ,while acknowledging the decorative qualities inherent in such items, will focus on how material can become prsonally meaningful and symbolic for the artist. We are interesting people with unique impressions and histories - let's incorporate them into our art!

Each student will be given a starter project consisting of a wooden domino box and some found objects to get them on their way, but expect to very soon branch out with your own materials and ideas! There will be a small supply of materials and tools on site as well as specialty items such as gold and copper leaf which may be purchased from the instructor. I will also provide an electric scroll saw, and Dremel tool, however, if you have the latter please bring it along.

Supplies List: Bring a frame, box or support of some kind for your second assemblage (cigar box, old frame, small tin), and a variety of favorite found objects (even fabric if you fancy that). Recommended items: acrylic colors; brushes; pastels etc.; white glue; glue gun (optional); scissors; exacto knife; pliers; wire; screws; nails; hooks etc. ( for attachment possibilities). Water jar; rags; sponge.

Instructor: Pamela Allen Fee: $125

Saturday, June 1 9:00am – 12:00pm
The Oriental Doll
3 hrs. – beginner to intermediate

Students are introduced in simple armature construction for doll making using wood (in this case - chop sticks!). Using an original pattern and luscious papers, students will dress the armature doll in an Oriental style costume. Finally, the icing on the cake is the mask construction, jewelry and body ornamentation. Creativity abounds in this class.

Supply list: Small sharp straight scissors (not manicuring scissors—they are curved) for detail cutting, sharp scissors for regular cutting, metal ruler, glue stick, cutting surface, X-acto knife and extra blades, black dye based pad, pencil, ultra fine point Sharpie Marker, sewing needle with eye large enough that you are comfortable threading.

Instructor: Barbara (“Bee”) Miller Fee: $55

~~Saturday June 1 9:00 - 5:00~~ CLOSED
~~Sunday, June 2 9:00 - 5:00~~ CLOSED
Revel in The Unexpected
(7 hrs. - all levels)

This class will be a fun-filled session of idea sharing and technique demonstrations, while exploring the spontaneous nature of the collage art making process. The flexible nature of this workshop will afford each student an opportunity for one-on-one guidance, so come armed with your questions about collage and art making and we can help each other grow as artists!

A few of the topics covered during this workshop will be:
- Facing The Blank Canvas;
- a variety of techniques, such as background surfaces, transferring color and B/W copies, scraping, aging, mark making, working
with color and more
- Manipulating shape and design to create successful compostions
- Discussions about artist block, staying out of a creative rut and other skills needed for fulfilling art making
- Discovering sources for tools and materials, ideas, tips and discussions

A small amount of collage items will be provided to create with, however please bring a few of your favorite things to work with for this class. Don't feel you have to bring tons of stuff, but a nice variety will help. Please remember we plan to work in a small scale. So think no larger than about 8" x 10".

Required Supplies:
    -    Please bring about 3 tubes of your favorite acrylic colors
    -    One 4-ounce jar or a 4oz. tube (or larger) of Titanium White
    -    One 4-ounce jar (or larger) of Golden's Regular Gel Matte
    -    Small tubes of Raw Umber and/or Yellow Ochre acrylic paint
    -    2 or 3 pre-stretched canvases about 5"x7" to 8"x10". If you are taking a 2 or 3 day workshop, bring at least 4 canvases. You can
            also use canvas board in the same sizes; it's cheaper but not as durable as the stretched canvas.
    -   Paint brushes about 2 or 3, any size. I like to have one that's about 2 inches wide. Buy cheap brushes if you don't have
            these already. I find that the 50cent house paint brushes from the hardware store work great! Sponge brushes will also work
            well too.
    -    Xacto knife or scissors
    -    A few Xerox and color copies of old family photos and images you like
    -    If you plan to work in assemblage, bring a cigar box or other box, to work in.
    -    A variety (about 10-15) of paper & small objects. See list below for ideas.
    -    Bring a something to use as a water jar - old cup, old jar or paper cup, etc.
    -    Some waxed paper or paper plates to use as a palette for your paints
    -    Heat gun (only if you already have one). I will have one for everyone to share.
    -    A roll of paper towels as the venue might not have enough for everybody.

NOTE: When I demonstrate, I will be using Golden's Acrylic Paints because I find them superior to other paints. However, feel free to bring paints that you already own. If you choose to buy Golden paints, before going to the store, I recommend checking out the Golden web site to familiarize yourself with all the different types of paints they offer. www.goldenpaints.com.
You can find Golden's paints at your local Michael's Craft Store or art supply store.

Suggested Supplies: The following items are NOT required and are listed here only to give you ideas of additional items you might like to bring to the workshop:

rubber stamps, wire, small scraps of wood, matchboxes, antique book pages, personal effects or memorabilia, old letters, documents, postcards, maps, stamps, small doll parts, fabrics, beads, buttons, keys, coins, eyeglasses or magnifying glasses, medical tools, interesting old pencils or pens, dominoes, dice, game pieces, playing cards, bones, feathers, leaves, eggshell, teeth, fossils, pressed flowers, screws, nails, washers, etc.

As you can see, the list could go on and on, use your imagination and see what else you can come up with!

If you have any questions about the supply list, please email me. This list is not set in stone. Please bring as many of the required items as you can -- it will make the workshop much more enjoyable for you.

Instructor: Claudine Hellmuth Fee: $125

Sunday, June 2 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Sacred Places
(3 hrs. - all levels)

Do you have some small mementos of a favorite place or time you keep hidden in a box and rarely (or never) look at? Don’t we all. Here’s your opportunity to create a simple space to showcase them, where they can be enjoyed daily. Or- do you have a favorite quote or poem you’d like to remind yourself of as a daily message? Illustrate it in three dimensions to hang in your home. In this class, discover the basics of building a sacred place for your beloved objects to dwell. We will construct a small shrine (using your objects or ones provided or both), while incorporating stamps, fibers, paper and found objects to finish our piece.

Supply List: Small sharp straight scissors (not manicuring scissors—they are curved) for detail cutting, sharp scissors for regular cutting, metal ruler, glue stick, cutting surface, X-acto knife and extra blades, black dye based pad, pencil, objects for your shrine. OPTIONAL: Student may bring quotes, images, stamps or papers that they would like to include or work with if so desired but not necessary. All other materials will be provided to complete your sacred place (approximately 4”Wx 5”H x 2”D) including handout.

Instructor: Barbara “Bee” Miller Fee: $55

Sunday, June 2 2:00pm – 10:00pm
Silver Earrings and Sparkling Beads:
Exploring PMC+
(7 hrs – beginner to intermediate)

Create one-of-a-kind silver earrings and beads with Precious Metal Clay Plus. Because fired PMC+ is pure silver, your artistic dangles and beads will tinkle with a sweet, pure tone. This one-day workshop is designed for both the novice and someone who has had some PMC experience. The student can expect to learn how to roll out consistent sheets, utilize patterns and textures from many sources, and create smooth, seamless joins.

In addition, there will be opportunities to explore the techniques involved in making pendants, charms and beads from PMC+, and in appliquéing shapes from PMC Paper. Students will learn how to put various patinas and finishes on their jewelry. At the end of the workshop you will have designed and created beautiful silver jewelry that you can wear home!

Supply List: There will be many rubber stamps and texture plates available for your use. Students are encouraged to bring some of their own favorite small rubber stamps to incorporate in their designs.

A material fee of $55 will be payable to the instructor at the beginning of the class. The materials fee includes: 1 container of PMC+, a sample of PMC Paper, a work surface, rolling and cutting tools, file, slip and container, handouts of class notes, many shared materials and use of studio tools. Additional PMC+ will also be available for sale at $28 per container (discounted from retail $32.50) and a free firing service will be provided for 1 month following the class. Students are required to pay return postage.

Instructor: Linda Kamholz Fee: $110

Saturday, June 1 6:00 - 10:00
Spectacular Secret Compartments!
(4 hrs. - all levels)

Combine basic bookbinding techniques to make fun, innovative books which contain secret compartments for hidden messages or treasures. In this workshop students will make an interactive hinged book, simple mechanicals, concertina slip cases, windows, pockets, tip-ins, and more! You will be sure to amaze your friends and family with this treasure of a book.

Supplies List: X-Acto knife and extra blades; metal straight edge; self-healing cutting mat; scissors; large eyed needles, creative goodies such as special rubber stamps, decorative papers, small treasures, etc.; favorite glue; bone folder.
Supplies provided: Instructional handouts, and all expendable materials such as paper, thread, ribbon, etc.

Instructor: Sally Timlin Fee: $65

Saturday, June 1 9:00am - 1:00pm
Stone Age Gems
(4 hrs. - all levels)

In this spirited hands-on class we will learn all about making faux ivory and amber and create artifacts inspired by Africa and other exotic cultures. The ivory will have inlays of faux turquoise, easy and effective carved designs and black and white photography imagery transferred onto the clay. The amber will feature inlaid clay and wire designs. Leave class with your choice of a strand of beads, beautiful collage elements, or a pin.

Supplies list: Work Surface- a cutting mat, piece of acrylic, or heavy sheet of paper; To roll out clay - an acrylic rod, acrylic rolling pin, bottle, brayer or pasta machine; X -Acto knife; long thin awl (needle tool) or long needle; scissors; needle nose pliers (if you have them); objects for impressions and molds (old and new jewelry, brass charms buttons, rubber stamps, etc.); favorite small B&W photocopy images (toner copies - NOT inkjet); Speedball linoleum carving tool or woodcarving tool (small "v" gouge); Fimo or Fimo Soft brand Polymer clay- one block each of Golden yellow #15, white #0, champagne#02, and two blocks of #00 Transparent.
Please condition clay before class.

A materials fee of $5 will be payable to the instructor at the beginning of class. Materials will include cutting tools, faux turquoise inlays, wire for inlays, antiquing paints, Xerox images, and detailed hand-outs.

Instructor: Dayle Doroshow Fee: $65

Sunday, June 2 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Tactile Journal
(3 hrs. - intermediate)

Play with beautiful, soft deer leather and textural shapes to take your journal to new heights. Learn how to hand case-bind a book and sculpt shapes on the cover. Finish your one-of-a-kind, touchable journal with a silver-plated Celtic Concho and book corners.

Supply List: Bone folder, old washrag in Ziploc bag, scissors, awl, and scratch paper for gluing.
A kit fee of $10 is payable to the instructor at the beginning of the class.

Instructor: Christine Cox Fee: $55

Sunday, June 2 9:00 - 1:00
Terrific Tunnel Books!
(4 hrs. - all levels)

Supplies list: X-Acto knife and extra blades, metal straightedge, self-healing cutting mat, scissors, large eyed needles, creative goodies such as special rubber stamps, decorative papers, ephemera, etc.; favorite glue; bone folder; colored pencils; 10 photocopies of image with foreground, middleground, and background printed on card or cover stock (you may want to bring photocopied transparencies to experiment with). Materials provided: Iinstructional handouts, and all expendable materials such as paper, thread, ribbon.

Instructor: Sally Timlin Fee: $65

Saturday, June 1 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Watercolor Miniature Masterpieces
(4 hrs. - all levels)

This is a class for those who think they cannot use watercolors! These watercolor creations are a delightful embellishment for any kind of papercraft, including greeting cards, scrapbooks, hand-bound books, or journals. They can also stand alone as miniature framed art pieces. The student will go home with a dozen or more "modern art" masterpieces of various sizes, including one small framed work of art..

Supply List: Optional: tiny rubber stamps and inks.
A $10 materials fee will be payable to the instructor at the beginning of class. This will cover the cost of watercolor papers, brushes, pan watercolors, masking fluid, drafting tape, mica powders, fine line pens, and frames.

Instructor: Veti Vasilion Fee: $55

Saturday, June 1 6:00 - 10:00
Spectacular Secret Compartments!
(4 hrs. - all levels)

Supplies List: X-Acto knife and extra blades; metal straight edge; self-healing cutting mat; scissors; large eyed needles, creative goodies such as special rubber stamps, decorative papers, small treasures, etc.; favorite glue; bone folder.
Supplies provided: Instructional handouts, and all expendable materials such as paper, thread, ribbon, etc.

Instructor: Sally Timlin Fee: $65