In this fun and carefree class, you will dress for mess as we slather plywood torsos with non-toxic acrylic paint with our hands and paint brushes. We will paint a life-size 3 foot torso that is supplied, into a whimsical, make believe person. We will attach a blank canvas book which we have illustrated to our torsos, incorporating a personal sense of storytelling on each page. I will guide you with ideas for your book.
In this 1 day class you will leave with a finished project, and a new friend that you create yourself. (note: I will bring extra cardboard to put around and protect your finished torso for travel).
Kit Fee: $15
Supply List:
- Any color acrylic paint that you have on hand, (heavy body acrylics work very well) and a black and a white.
Or, Dick Blick Blickrylic Student Acrylics 6 pack, item #00711-1049
(You need enough paint to cover a 2’ x 3’ surface).
- A few bristle paint brushes, large and small, cheap ones work great.
- A container for water
- Graphite, soft lead
- 1/8 circle punch
- Sharpie marker, fine and medium point
- Duck canvas cream color. (can get from Joanne’s or a fabric shop) ripped into 3 pieces, 12” x 8”.
- Gesso, small size, any kind or color.
- Hair dryer, if you are bringing one to Artfest
Optional:
- Rubber stamp text
Teacher will Bring:
- Paper towels
- Big pencils
- Paper plates (for paint pallets)
- Cardboard for protecting your torso for travel
Kit Fee Includes:
- Cut out plywood torso
- Twine
- Sand paper
