Stacked

Annie Lockhart

Going beyond wings, crowns, and cabinet photos …we will be leaving these old friends at home during this workshop…now known as the "friends of the friendless", we are here to make new friends in our art world. Layer upon layer…the students will be creating a freestanding sculpture with everyday objects used in uncommon ways. Focusing on the basics of composition, scale, and texture. We will start with a solid base, then start "stacking" and building from the "ground" up, so to speak…adding elements as we go…which will bear the students "thumbprint", giving meaning to the artist…while offering a visual treat for the rest of us to feast upon! Students will be encouraged to convey messages using their newfound "words" and "friends". Exposing the uncommon…we will go to the next level when looking for the elements to create these works of art. The combined outcome of these objects will marry one with the other…giving a new quest for the discarded.

Supply List:

• Student supplies…these are ideas only…bring what speaks to you!
  
  
• Old magazines…books…maps…etc.
• String, wire, chains…think waxed linen, jute, fishing line…etc
• Wheels…think old roller skates and vintage furniture wheels.
• Spools
• Wrought iron junk pieces
• Old metal junk…lunch kits…light fixture base…silverware
• Metal or wood boxes…not too big…as in vintage recipe and cigars!
• Old small to medium jars with lids
• A shoebox full of meaningful "attachments"!
  
  
• Some basics to include in your stash…
• e6000 glue or liquid nails…scissors, masking tape, modeling paste, a few acrylic paints, matte gel medium, small hammer, eyelets, sandpaper, and some rubber stamps and pads…you may think of other like supplies to toss into your art box.
• I will have some items that I will be bringing to the table to share…if you have the notion to do the same…the more the merrier!
  
  
• p.s. as the old song goes, "make new friends, but keep the old…"