In this workshop you will learn to create and use your own stencils. In the first part of the class you will learn some techniques for designing your own stencils. Stencil designs can be inspired and created from photos, text, magazine pictures, fabric swatches, even napkins, and your own personal drawings that we will do in class. (No drawing or painting experience necessary) You will cut stencils using ex-acto knife and scissors. You can also try out my heat tipped cutter. You will also learn how to make 2 part stencils.
You will then use the stencils to create layers of paint on canvas and paper. We will use the canvas to create a hard bound journal , where you can play with more stenciling.
Supply List:
- scissors-small fine tipped
- pencil
- black sharpie
- ex-acto knife, extra blades & something to cut on
- one large & one small inexpensive paint brush
- one inexpensive small sponge roller brush
- UHU glue stick
Optional:
- a photo to make into a stencil- see my blog for more details on which photos make good stencils.
- apron
- blow-dyer to dry layers quickly
- small brayer
$15 Kit Fee includes:
- paper for pages
- canvas for the cover
- book boards
- acrylic paints
- binding thread & needle
- matt medium
- stencil plastic
- printing materials
- white sponges and brushes
- printed instructions
A Little About ME
Roxanne Padgett is a mixed media artist, exploring her creative voice through visual art journals, collage, painting, and sewing. “I am passionate about color and exploring the layered surface”. Her work has appeared in Somerset Workshop, Somerset Memories, Sew Somerset, Making Creative Cloth Dolls, Stuffed-a gathering of softies and Green Craft. She teaches adult art classes in the San Francisco Bay Area. Roxanne currently works for the Museum of Children’s Art in Oakland, CA as a teaching artist for children, classroom teachers and other teaching artists.
“I believe all human being are inherently creative and not the domain of a special few”.
