Of Nested Visions

Build an inspired assemblage artwork much like the one seen on the cover of SomerSet  Studio’s July ‘07 Issue. This piece will be an ode to Nature’s songbirds, and their beautiful  abodes.  We will begin by weaving and sculpting our own nest using the same natural  materials as birds, such as horse hair, dried grasses, found objects and mud. It will be the  focal point from which you will construct the entire work of art.  

We will also explore techniques for incorporating other natural elements into an assemblage,  like twigs, leaves,flowers, and other botanicals.  As well as, discussing how to dry and  preserve natural elements, and tint dried leaves to restore their vibrant colors. 

Kit Fee: $15

Supply List:

• 1 - pieces of 8” x 10” white matte board (cut to size)  
• 1 - pieces of 5” x 7” white matte board (cut to size)
• 1 - bottle of Aleene's Flexible Stretchable Glue
• 1 - 1/4" to 1/2" paint brush (NOTE: select a very CHEAP paint brush as it will be thrown away)  
• 3 to 5 - vintage, old, or worn book covers (NOTE: bring several sizes some need to be  smaller than 5”x 7”)  
• 1 - tube of E6000 adhesive  
• 1 - pair of wire cutters for cutting small twigs (NOTE: I like using jewelry wire cutters)  
• small pair sharp scissors  
• Goldens Matte Heavy Gel and brush for applying Matte Gel  
• A small bundle of twigs (NOTE: Please bring varying lengths)    
• 1 - United States Postal Priority Box approx 9” x 12”  (NOTE: should be free if you go  to your local post office)
• 2 - sheets of wax paper (NOTE: at least 18" in length)    
• 1 - gallon ziploc of ephmera (NOTE: items to consider are buttons - patina metals -  copper sheets - charmswith words - vintage pictures of flora, fauna, birds, nests, eggs -  charms - dried leaves - dried flowers - small vintage photo pages - vintage paper -  vintage keys - decorative bird eggs - an old garden book with interesting text or  illustrations, book pages to cut words from and/or your favorite poem or verse)
  
  Kit Fee Includes:   
• nest forms
• horse hair
• misc. dried grasses and leaves
• water cups 
• paper towels