Trees of Mystery

Who is in your tree?  ...apes, aliens,  hobos ...or Queen Elizabeth?  In this class you will build a tree that could be your  family tree, a tree of life, a tree to hold your ArtFest trades and treasures or just a fun and whimsical tree.  We will use paper mache, branches, fiber, paint and collage materials to create a tree with a small nitch at the bases for a treasure or image. We will also create various elements that will be added to the branches. This tree can be taken apart for travel.

Supply List:

• Scissors and a craft or exacto knife 
• Any gel medium you like
• Brushes to apply gel and for painting
• Small amount of paper, tissue, fabric, sock or sweater scraps
• Small images of  your choice...such as family members 
• Embroidery thread or pearl cotton and a needle that will work with  them.
• An empty clean can...not too shallow
• Fun paper to cover the can,  make leaves and some for collage 
• 24 gauge wire ... or thinner, any kind
• 2 sets of pliers one should be round nose if possible
• Wire cutters
• Add-ons such as small figures or objects, beads, tiny flower, pom poms, ribbon etc.
  
  Optional:
• water soluble pastels or crayons
  
  Teach will Bring: 
• Match boxes, branches,  gravel,  glue for leaves, mat board, foam core and wood shapes for hanging pieces, paint and extra stuff....