Combine paper and textiles to achieve new outcomes. Come along for the journey.

KIT DETAILS:-

KIT COST: $30 INCLUDED IN REGISTRATION

PLEASE BRING:-

If you already have an art journal, bring it along. 

Calico or a white cotton bed sheet to be cut up (you might share a sheet with others)

A4 hot pressed (smooth) watercolour paper block or mixed media paper will work. Riot Art and Craft are good. If you have some rice paper, bring it along, but I will bring some also.

A notebook and pencil, scissors.

Any acrylic paints you have, (think of a limited palette) plus black and white, along with brushes etc.  A brayer/roller or two. You may wish to bring a foam roller too.

Kraft glue

A roll of blue painters tape (low tack)

An apron

A gel press. If you are buying one at least buy the 5”x7” BUT 8”x10” if you can afford it. A5 size can be found online for around $30. If you have more than one please bring it (any size) or you may wish to make your own.  See Recipe attached to right.

If you have any stencils you like, bring them and we will be making our own from those thin plastic page dividers.  These can be bought from Officeworks. (I will bring some of these).

Needles and thread.  Embroidery cotton will suffice, but you may wish to bring special thread e.g. linen, sashiko etc.

Fabric scraps (small pieces) of your choice. Look for pattern, colour, texture.

A hot glue gun with glue sticks if you have one.

A roll of Baking paper to share.

You may want to bring some small fabric scraps to add texture to your pieces.

Some small needle nosed squeeze bottles.  These can be found in $2 shops in the Craft section.

Gather a manilla folder of various papers to use. E.g. book pages, magazine pages etc.The manilla folder will also be used.

Gather and press plant material that appeals to you.  This can be leaves, grasses, reeds etc. Nothing sharp

Rubber Gloves or barrier cream to protect your hands if you are inclined and baby wipes for cleaning the plate.

Water container and palette (recycled items will do)

Baby wipes.

Also an iron to be shared with everyone would be helpful to fix the paint in the fabric.

Several spray bottles (can be recycled) for use by the whole class. 

Newspaper, recycled cardboard.  (One newspaper per student)

A hairdryer.

A bottle of baby oil (cheapest).

Scissors.

THIS IS A TWO DAY COURSE 

Tutor will bring:-

Kraft knife, metal ruler, cutting mat, Sticky backed craft foam, black ink, A jar of cheap, strong coffee.

MY PERMANENT GELLI PLATE RECIPE

8 tablespoons gelatine (one full container of McCormacks Gelatine) 2 tablespoons per cup liquid

mixed into 1 cup glycerine and 1 cup rubbing alcohol (Isopropyl is available at Supermarket)

Add 1 cup boiling water and stir to combine, then add 1 cup cold water and stir. Microwave until clear in a glass bowl (30 secs at a time, do not boil as this will make a huge sticky mess). It will become very hot, so take care. Pour into a flat based plastic container and leave uncovered on a flat surface until set. Make sure the plate is at least 1cm deep. Measure out the liquid into the container before you start to make sure.

DO NOT PUT RESIDUE DOWN THE SINK.

When set, remove by running your finger over the corner of the plate and lift to slide your other hand underneath.  Place the plate on the upturned lid of the container, then place the container over the top to protect it.

 Mine is in a lidded plastic container.  About 12cm square or two smaller plates.

 An introduction to WORBLA.

Everyone's favourite cosplay prop and armour making thermoplastic!

It becomes flexible and malleable once heated and can be formed to a foam base or straight into whatever shape you want. Once it's completely cooled, it will retain its shape! Better yet, it can be heated as many times as you would like until you are happy with the final shape. Some of its best features are that it's self-adhesive when hot and stretches in all directions allowing you to create complex shapes. The offcuts can be heated up and used to sculpt details, so there is no wastage! You can also easily fill in any gaps and cut off any excess making it a very beginner-friendly and forgiving product. 

You can also use it to cover foam props and armour to provide a durable layer on the outside to protect the pieces and extend the number of times they can be used. 

KIT DETAILS:-

KIT COST : $70  INCLUDED IN REGISTRATION

INCLUDES:-

Worbla Sheet

EVA Foam Sheet

Glass Nuggets

Thermoplastic

 Use of 

Varnish, masking tape/duct tape, clingwrap, paints. moulds/textures. non-stick sheet, skillets.

 PLEASE BRING:-  

Craft Heat Gun (I have a couple of spares)

Needle tool (I have spares)

Scissors

Black Sharpie

Any moulds or textures you might want to bring and crystals or stones if you don’t want to use glass nuggets (large & small)

Do you ever feel like there's an artist within you just waiting to come out, but you've always been too afraid to even try? Or maybe you've dabbled in painting before, but lack the confidence to really express yourself on the canvas.

I understand how daunting it can be to approach a blank canvas, which is why the Playful Painting Workshop was created - a safe, encouraging, and super supportive environment for people just like you. 

Join me for a day of dancing, splashing, spraying, scraping, dripping, mark making and laughing as we unlock your creative flow and ignite your passion for painting. Our intuitive, playful process is perfect for beginners and those wishing to breathe new life into their painting. You'll be amazed at the talents you uncover within yourself. 
 

Please note. These paintings are examples of what is achieved through this process. You are each going to create your own meaningful imagery. This process helps coax your own creativity and so your imagery will be unique and meaningful to you.

For examples of previous participants work:  https://m.facebook.com/PlayfulPainting/

KIT DETAILS:-

COST :  $20 INCLUDED IN REGISTRATION

INCLUDES :use of Matisse paints, brushes and stencils.

PLEASE BRING:-

*Glass or plastic jar for brush water
*Large sheet/drop cloth
*Hairdryer
*Plastic/paper/bamboo plates or a paint palette
*Chux superwipe
*Paper towel roll

*40 x 50 cm stretched canvas, single thick. Can get at discount stores for about $11 or Temu has a deal for 3 at around $26. Try Amazon too !!

Embark on an enchanting adventure into the realm of polymer clay.  Join Gill for an immersive workshop where we'll explore the versatility of translucent polymer clay to craft a collection of charming lightweight beads.    Let your creativity soar as you adorn these beads with your choice of intricate dots, mesmerizing swirls, or embrace their natural elegance for a simple yet stunning finish.   

 During the workshop you will learn how to:

-       Work with and condition Cernit translucent clay and how it differs from other kinds of polymer clay.

-       Prepare the bead cores.

-       Cover the cores and embellish the outside of beads.

-       Bake the polymer clay and finish the beads.

-       Possibilities of using the beads for necklaces. 

The workshop is suitable for anyone so no prior knowledge of polymer clay is required.

KIT DETAILS

COST: $30 INCLUDED IN REGISTRATION 

INCLUDES:-
Bead Cores, blade, jewellers quality tweezers, eyelets, superglue, polymer clay.

PLEASE BRING:-

Your pasta machine if you have one and any of your own clay tools if you already use clay.  

In this class we will create a half-doll that will attach to a vessel, as the base or stand.

Using traditional dollmaking techniques, we'll sculpt a head, torso and arms for our dolls which we will then paint and assemble ready to be wigged and dressed.

My doll is about 14 cm high from the top of the head to the base plug. She has painted eyes and movability at the neck and elbows. She sits on an old vintage glass lampshade with a 4cm hole in the top. I have lightly stuffed the lampshade with red fabric to emphasise the volume and shape. These dolls are perfect for storing keepsakes, and the base doesn’t need to be transparent. 

 You will be taught how to scale your own doll to suit your vessel, using principles of proportion in your design. As we are time and space restricted, sadly we can’t go too large with the dolls in the class. You will learn how to get the best results from the fabulous CosClay and discover its wonderful flexibility and strength.

MORE PICS  SOON

KIT DETAILS:-

KIT COST : $45 INCLUDED IN REGISTRATION

INCLUDES:

453g box of CosClay (soft or medium hard, in flesh tone or grey - please specify .... Click EMAIL below)

Use of CosClay Flexflo in class (or you can buy your own - $22 on the day)

Armature wires

Stringing and finishing kit

Glues and basic doll colouring set of acrylic paints

PLEASE BRING: -

 Clothes without lint shedding properties!

Food handling gloves if you prefer not to handle polymer clay directly

A base, such as an old glass lampshade, or you can use a candlestick, a basket, a vase or even a tall jar with a narrow opening at the top. These will not be baked.

Foil

Wet wipes or paper kitchen towel

Paint brushes (fine liner and small round brush) and a small water jar

Pasta machine (can be shared between 3 or 4 people) 

20cm ceramic tile and a few small sheets of baking paper

Sculpting tools

Scissors

Pen and paper

Nb: If you would prefer use eyes, please byo (8 - 10mm glass or heat proof plastic to 140℃)