the alchemist’s shield

A MIXED MEDIA ONLINE WORKSHOP

$42.00

Because These are the Days for new beginnings, we need to be creative more than ever!

Do you need time to immerse yourself in making some beautiful and intricate art pieces that symbolize protection and creativity during this year?

If the answer is yes, please join me and create two Alchemist’s Shields that will work as Talismans, giving you protection, guidance, and support filling you with creative magic!

This is now a self-study workshop

In my videos, I will be your guide as you create two unique and gorgeous shields.

As you watch me work, it will be as if you are in my studio with me, sitting next to me at my work table. You can watch the videos at your own pace and stop and go as much as you like!

We will start with a scrap piece of wood and a pile of old cardboard pieces and construct, assemble, and layer our shield with fabrics, papers, and found objects that we love!

We will work with intent so that our shields will hold in them our messages, our hopes, and our dreams for the future. You will be Honoring Your Own Creative Process. And you will love every part of this workshop.

“Talisman definition: noun [ C ] plural: talismans, an object believed to bring good luck or to keep its owner safe from harm”

— THE CAMBRIDGE DICTIONARY


IMPORTANT INFORMATION

  • Some knowledge of assemblage or a previous workshop with me is advised.

  • Sorry, no refunds will be issued for this course.

  • Access to the videos will be forever

I AM THRILLED TO BE ABLE TO SHARE THIS PROJECT WITH YOU AND CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOUR CREATIONS!!

JUST $42.00


SUPPLY LIST FOR THE ALCHEMIST’S SHIELD

  • small piece of wood, about 5” x 5” any thickness.

  • scrap pieces of cardboard about the same measurements

  • collage papers and fabric, small amounts (Think about different textures and weights)

  • scissors

  • straight edge

  • tacky glue or a heavier glue

  • matte medium, water, paper towels, paint brush

  • small nails and tacks

  • awl

  • string, thread,

  • wire: two or three gauges, I like natural colors

  • wire cutters or sturdy scissors

  • bent nose pliers (optional)

  • gathered artifacts or relics- I will be using a small old tin, taken apart, rusty metal pieces, rusty fence wire and maybe a small vintage bottle *Other ideas include old earrings, cabinet locks or keys, buttons, etc.

  • gathered natural objects- I will be using a feather, and a forked twig. Small stones (To use in a mosaic inside the tin) *Other ideas include seed pods, pine needles, dried plants, seed pods, etc.

  • Beads

  • needle, wide eyed

  • small hammer

  • any other favorite tools or materials!

Beach Flea Market is a wonderful place to purchase unique found or vintage objects!

And Artistic Artifacts is a wonderful place to purchase unique fabrics and papers!