Between this ungodly weather and preparing for our classes at Artfest at the end of the month, opie and i haven't come up for air. we've been making class kits non-stop for the last two weeks and there's plenty more to go.
All of the handouts, resource information and paperwork are nicely sorted and packed. we've cut and sanded 30 wood substrates for our DADA class
, as the focus on this particular class is working with wood substrates, dowels, altered heads and more.
here's a sample of a few of them.
We've etched endless nickel silver panels for both our flat to stacked bracelet class which focuses on patination using a torch, riveting layers of metal together as well as riveting through acrylic and working with bezels and cabochons. the results are always so cool and the level of diversity always amazes us, since everyone starts out with pretty much the same basic supplies.
here's a couple of samples:
our last class on saturday is called fe fi faux and then some, because it transforms ordinary materials into more than the sum of their parts. it's a pendant-book class which begins with a very cool water torch patina that sort of looks like old gold. as you've probably figured out by now, we love using the torch - which is evident in our studio name... LOL!
In this class we will etch a panel of nickel silver to demonstrate the process of blue-paper etching but being as involved as it is and because there would be so much etchant to dispose of, pre-etched panels will be included in every student kit. this class will also focus on a relatively new PVC material called faux bone, which was developed by the talented and very funny, robert dancik, teacher and all-around excellent person. drawn bead copper jumprings will finish the piece once everything is riveted together. i think this is a great class for making pin rivets, because there really is no end as to how many layers can actually be riveted together.
and once that's done, it will look something like this:
And appreciative that you are working and not playing that we might play. Thank you. :D
Posted by: UGG Classic Mini Boots | January 30, 2010 at 04:18 AM
Having made a bazillion kits myself over the last few years, I can appreciate the amount of work that is! In January, I spent 3 weeks making over 45 book kits. It was a heck of alot and I thought I would never be done. Thank you for all the unseen work you're doing to make your AF classes as wonderful as they are!
Can't wait for Fe Fi Faux! See you soon!
:)
Posted by: Lelainia | March 21, 2008 at 08:34 AM
Yee Ha! You guys ROCK! I can't believe I am missing out on that bracelet class - I won't be at Art Fest and you won't be at Art & Soul! When will I get to see you, learn from you, and laugh with you again? Shall we meet in the middle?
Deb
Posted by: deb trotter | March 19, 2008 at 08:01 PM
Oh my, how i wish i could fly over the pond and come to your classes. still i can dream i suppose.
Posted by: margaret field | March 19, 2008 at 05:45 PM
Your bracelet class looks fabulous, would love to be there. Our weather's at the other extreme, 35c plus everyday and it's autumn. Good luck with your classes.
Posted by: robruhn | March 15, 2008 at 10:47 PM
Coming up for some air too to say,
YoU are NOT alone - manic too.
xo
Posted by: judy wilkenfeld | March 14, 2008 at 02:22 PM
hi linda and opie i am so excited you have a blog. i so enjoyed your class last year at artfest. i was the one that had a blue needle nose plyer, and we traded supplies. i was wondering, i am going to artfest this year, would you like another tool? i can pick one up for you downtown. i think blogs are amazing...my daughter has amazing ctc's, recently that got her in her first runway show in nyc at fashion week....from blogging. i am so thankful you are available to ctc to in real time.
Posted by: minnie | March 13, 2008 at 12:58 AM
OH Wow! this all looks incredible, so unique,,,fun cool ,groovy! And BOYO!... DO I WISH I could take those classes! ha!
Posted by: Pam Aries | March 12, 2008 at 07:36 PM
Cannot WAIT to take your DADA class. I'm so stoked. And appreciative that you are working and not playing that we might play. Thank you. :D
Posted by: Jen | March 12, 2008 at 03:04 PM
Terrific classes! I have no doubt they'll be very well received!
Posted by: Deryn Mentock | March 12, 2008 at 10:44 AM
OH oH I just bumped my nose on the computer screen trying to take in all of your amazing new art work.
Now I depressed,I so wish I could take a class with you guys,Well one day I can dream you know LOL
I have actually taken a class with Robert the faux bone is awesome stuff
Hope the weather picks up
Jen
Posted by: Jen crossley | March 12, 2008 at 12:44 AM