Mixed media mosaic and polymer clay artist and author, Laurie Mika, will lead students in the exploration of a variety of mixed media mosaic techniques in this unique two-day intensive workshop.
Polymer clay is the perfect medium for creating these three-dimensional mosaic shrines. In this technique driven class, students will make all of the component parts of their shrines by stamping into clay and making expressive tiles that reflect their own personalities. Students will learn how to design and create their own individual tiles out of polymer clay, which will be baked in an oven after the first day of class. These hand-made tiles will be used to create a personalized mixed media Shadowbox Shrine.
The shrines have a small recessed area where a three-dimensional object of significance can be placed. This space also allows for another opportunity to explore additional mixed media techniques.
Class will cover rubber-stamping, painting, embedding, collage, transfers, embossing, shrink plastic, beading and mosaicing. This is the class where students get to use all that stuff they've been collecting over the years! Students will take home a beautiful Shadowbox Shrine that can be either hung on the wall or displayed on a plate stand or easel.
Students are invited to bring any personal objects or embellishments to class to include in their project (see link below for a list of mandatory supplies). Instructor will provide some necessary materials for this project and guide students in the creation of a personal and unique work of mosaic art.
Student Supply List
—(Materials fee-includes shadowbox frames & white tiles)
—6 packages of a dark color of either Premo or Sculpey III polymer clay. (bring 3 of the same color, the others can be of your choosing)
—A rolling pin or acrylic roller-even a piece of PVC pipe works.
—Assorted paintbrushes, to include a fine detail brush.
—Rubberstamps — if you have any favorites you want to use, bring them. Instructor will be bringing lots!
—Bring a small (less than 2 x 2 inches) object to place inside your shrine. (optional)
—Ephemera and do-dads! Bring some things like charms, jewelry parts, Milagros, buttons, rhinestones to embed into clay & collage paper to personalize your Icon and make it your own. See pictures on Laurie's website for ideas.
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