Artful Alchemy Fridays!
Start the weekend with an art activity that blends a little magic or metaphysics into the making. This enchanting series focuses on a different art medium or genre each month but leans toward the mystical, incorporating symbolism and intention.
*This is an ongoing series, but pre-registration is strongly encouraged for each class. If you have creative friends you want to hang out with but they don’t want to participate in the class, they can bring their own sketchbook, needlework, or similarly contained project to do, there is no need for them to sign up.
May 9th: Tooled Copper Herb Markers
You can, of course, use these markers for any plant or flower, not just herbs. Learn this easiest of metalworking techniques, done with craft tools most folks already own, and whip up a set in an evening.
May 16th: Pressed Flower Beaded Bracelet/Necklace
So many fun things in this class! We'll cheaty-dye some silk ribbon, create beautiful pressed flower charms in resin, and then combine them with beads and wire to make a fabulous bracelet that easily converts to a statement necklace.
May 23rd: Giant Paper Flowers
These cardstock paper flowers are super-popular for wedding and party decorations and also make beautiful home decor. We'll be making the simple wall variety in class, but I'll demo how to get more dimension and color variation with watercolor, as well as show how I make free-standing paper flowers, so you'll leave knowing how to make Wonderland level magic in your own life.
Note: We have lots of red and white card stock, but just a random selection of other colors, so students with a specific vision may wish to purchase their own. Patterns are sized to fit 8 1/2" x 11" sheets. The rose requires 12 sheets of 1 color. The Hawaiian requires 6 sheets of 1 color, 3 sheets of another, and the center is made from scraps from the rose. We will have time to complete just one of each in class. Patterns for fairy bells and zinnias will be available to trace and take, if you wish.
May 30th: Moth and Moon Chunky Mixed Media Sculpted Painting.
Paper clay adds such sweet dimensional detail to a simple moon painting. Follow one of my examples or make up your own magical composition!
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Instructor: Dawn-Marie DeLara
Date: Fridays, beginning on January 10 (excluding First Fridays)
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Last Day to Register: Ongoing - Join Anytime!
Ages: High School & Adults
Location: Crossroads Downstairs Studio
Class Size: Max. 12
Cost Per Session: $21 member/ $52 non-member
Supply Fee Per Session: $5
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First time taking a class at Crossroads? Please submit a Participant Registration Form prior to the first day of class. If you have filled out a Participation Registration Form within the past year, there is no need to submit one again. Forms may be emailed to melody@crossroads-arts.org or delivered to Crossroads.
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