A Season to Create: Inclusive Holiday Art Workshop

Instructor: Robin Adair
Monday to Friday 1-4pm
5 days: December 8 to December 12
Location: In-person Williams building room 306
$240 (supplies not included)
Prerequisite: None

This workshop is for those who love to create over the holidays but often find it a challenge to carve out the time to do it. Here is your opportunity to make a mess without the worry. Students will be introduced to a variety of mixed-media techniques for creating images and 3-dimensional ornaments. Students will have ample space to experiment, and will be encouraged to express and share their own holiday traditions and beliefs through their art making.

Syllabus

  • Envelope books

  • Brush and Ink techniques

  • Mixed-media collage

  • Gel transfer cards

  • 3-D paper table ornaments

  • Rice paper hanging ornaments

Supplies

  • 8 oz Golden GAC 100
  • Elmer’s white glue
  • Set of acrylic paints in tubes
  • Set of acrylic brushes, assorted sizes
  • Small bottle of water-proof India ink
  • Bamboo brush
  • Package of rice paper
  • 12 inch metal ruler
  • Small self-healing cutting mat
  • Utility knife
  • Scissors
  • 9" x 12" pad of bristol board
  • 9”x 12” pad of craft paper (various colours)

  •  An assortment of materials will be provided for students to use, including magazines, recycled craft papers, stamps, and specialty cutting tools.
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