Scroll down to view my workshop schedule and also a listing of classes with down-loadable supply lists, photo samples and descriptions. Feel free to email me, if you have any questions!
2010 WORKSHOP LOCATIONS:
September 17-19th - Collage Beeswax Intensive in S. Portland Maine
This two 1/2 day, intensive beeswax collage workshop will focus on mixed media techniques using beeswax collage, color, and composition. Learn how to create a collage entirely with beeswax Ð no other glues or adhesives are necessary! YouÕll learn beeswax transfers, stamping in wax, layering collage, glazing colors and more! Even if you have never collaged before you'll leave this workshop feeling like a pro!
Workshop is available to artists of all skill levels - beginning to advanced. Contact Catherine at Artascope Studios with questions. To register, visit the Artascope Studios Web site. Supply list also available on the Artascope Studios Web site here! spaces still available!
October 8-11th - 4 day Collage Discovery Intensive in Sedona AZ
The four-day workshop format will be a "Collage Discovery Intensive" inspired Claudine's books, Collage Discovery Workshop & Collage Discovery Workshop Beyond the Unexpected
We'll start the weekend with a focus on color mixing and expanding our color palettes. We'll move onto to a concentration on composition and design principles. Then we'll learn a combination of painterly collage techniques, which will enhance the surfaces of your collage artworks. We'll play with image transfer methods and other experimental methods of working.
A variety of idea generation tools will be covered to help us "dig deeper" into the meaning of our collage artworks. Our work together will be paced to allow for personal artistic discovery as well as studio time for working on our collage artworks. The atmosphere will be one of support and encouragement. The most important ingredients you can bring to this workshop, is an open mind and a willingness to share and explore. You will be embarking on this creative journey with a kindred group of artists and making artistic discoveries that will stay with you for the rest of your life. Workshop is available to artists of all skill levels - beginning to advanced.
To register, visit the Sedona Arts Center web site. Download the workshop itinerary and supply list, click here. spaces still available!
October 16th 2010- mixed media class in Reston VA
A 1/2 day beeswax Halloween Village. Class details and sign up information are on the The Angela's Happy Stamper web site. Spaces are limited so sign up soon!spaces still available!
2011 WORKSHOP LOCATIONS:
February 17th - 19th 2011 - 3 day Collage Discovery Intensive in Bonita Springs FL
The three-day workshop format will be a "Collage Discovery Intensive" inspired Claudine's two books, Collage Discovery Workshop & Collage Discovery Workshop Beyond the Unexpected
We'll start the weekend with a focus on color mixing and expanding our color palettes. We'll move onto to a concentration on composition and design principles. Then we'll learn a combination of painterly collage techniques, which will enhance the surfaces of your collage artworks. We'll play with image transfer methods and other experimental methods of working.
A variety of idea generation tools will be covered to help us "dig deeper" into the meaning of our collage artworks. Our work together will be paced to allow for personal artistic discovery as well as studio time for working on our collage artworks. The atmosphere will be one of support and encouragement. The most important ingredients you can bring to this workshop, is an open mind and a willingness to share and explore. You will be embarking on this creative journey with a kindred group of artists and making artistic discoveries that will stay with you for the rest of your life. Workshop is available to artists of all skill levels - beginning to advanced.
To register, call The Art League of Bonita Springs at (239) 495-8989. Download the workshop itinerary and supply list, click here. spaces still available!
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CLASS DESCRIPTIONS & SUPPLY LISTS:
beyond unexpected: creating a 3-d collage: Inspired my book, Collage Discovery Workshop: Beyond the Unexpected, we'll delve into creative painterly techniques using household materials. After we've gotten our hands dirty and backgrounds worked out, we'll put together a 3-d cigar-box collage, using the depth of the cigar box format to bring prominent elements to the foreground. I'll show you how to use your own photos in your collages - photos of your family, friends and even pets. I'll also show you how to become more comfortable with using your own drawing and line work in your collages along with exercises to practice and tips you can use right away.
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paper and fabric book on canvas: Have you ever created an amazing book project only to have it sit alone on a shelf? Well now you can create your book and hang it on the wall! From my book, Collage Discovery Workshop: Beyond the Unexpected, we will create a fabric book using unstretched and unprimed canvas. You'll learn how to customize the canvas with paints and tints. We'll add collage papers and other elements to finish the cover. A variety of background techniques will be demonstrated. The finished book will be mounted to a 8x10 stretched canvas for easy display on a wall.
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revel in the unexpected (collage discovery workshop): this is the class that inspired my book, Collage Discovery Workshop! In this class you'll learn a few of my favorite background techniques, image transfer methods using b/w and color photocopies, using household materials as art supplies, discussions about artist block & other skills needed for fulfilling art making. This class can be taught as a 1,2 or 3 day workshop and is open to beginning-advanced students.
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poppet® puppets: In this exciting and whimsical 3 hour class, you'll create hilarious puppets from your family photos in a new twist on the Victorian cone puppet! Amaze your friends and neighbors with the incredible moving action of your puppet! Inspired by Claudine's new Poppet collages -- now brought to life with your own photos! This class can be taught as 1/2 day (3 hour) workshop and is open to beginning-advanced students.
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the frayed edge: in this class, we'll explore using unstretched and unprimed canvas as our art surface. Working with the frayed edges of the canvas, we'll be creating a look that appears found, like remnants from long ago. We'll learn how to create mono-prints using acrylic paints and waxed paper, gesso transfers, and other exciting ways to enhance our collage creations. The unstretched canvas is perfect for adding sewn on elements, fringe, buttons and other embellishments. Yum! This class can be taught as a 1 day workshop and is open to beginning-advanced students.
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magazine alterology: learn exciting techniques to create amazing images and background papers with used magazines and various household products! We'll alter magazine pages to create backgrounds for collages, make incredible images to collage with and more! This class can be taught as a 1/2 day or a 1 day workshop and is open to beginning-advanced students.
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waxing poetic: the art of beeswax collage. Learn how to create a collage entirely with beeswax - no other glues or adhesives are necessary! You'll learn beeswax transfers, stamping in wax, layering collage elements, transparency, glazing colors and more! This class can be taught as a 1 or 2 day workshop and is open to beginning-advanced students.
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xerography printmaking: learn how make amazing antique and distressed looking prints using plain old xerox copies! Using oil paints as printing inks, you'll learn how to ink the xerox "plate", print from the plate and layer images on your print. You can print onto a variety of surfaces, wood, fabric, metal papers etc. After we have made our prints we'll experiment with collaging them together to create a finished artwork. This class can be taught as a 1 or 2 day workshop and is open to beginning-advanced students.
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adventures in color: stuck in a rut with your collage color choices? Do you find yourself always reaching for the same color combinations? This is the class for you! We'll cover color theory, color mixing, using color to create a successful composition, keeping a color journal and more. After you learn how to mix your own paint colors (yes you can!) we'll create collages using our new found color knowledge. We will finish off the day with a round-robin collage exchange that is sure to get your color wheels moving! This class can be taught as a 1 day workshop and is open to beginning-intermediate students.
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solving the composition conundrum: we all know that having a successful composition is the key to having a successful work of art. In this class you will learn the tricks of the trade to help you create successful compositions in your collage and mixed media artwork. Claudine will show you some her favorite composition tips and techniques for enhancing your artwork, then we'll create collages using our new composition knowledge. This class can be taught as a 1 day workshop and is open to beginning-intermediate students.
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facing the blank canvas: this backgrounds-only class will help you explore new ways to enhance your collage surfaces. Learn a variety of techniques using regular household materials combined with paint to create amazing effects! Techniques covered range from; masking, frottage, sponging, scraping, texturing, glazing and more! These are new background techniques that are offered in addition to the background surfaces covered in my collage/assemblage class. This class can be taught as a 1 or 2 day workshop and is open to beginning-advanced students.
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minding your own business: are you ready to take the leap from hobbyist to full time artist? Then this is the class for you! In this 3-hour lecture workshop, professional artist and workshop instructor, Claudine Hellmuth, will tell you her tips and tricks to becoming a full time artist. We'll cover topics such as: breaking into licensing, pitfalls to avoid, managing your business files, taxes, creating an effective web site, self-promotion and more. You will go home with a booklet and useful real-life information that you can apply right away! This class can be taught as a 1/2 day workshop and is open to anyone interested in the business of being an artist.
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