Supply List:

• Bring to the Workshop: Story Stone.........In some tribal cultures, “story stones” are passed from hand-to-hand during group gatherings as a way of building strong connections between all participants. Find a significant stone of any size, shape or texture. “Claim” the stone by adding paint, bindings of string or fibers, drippings of wax, or wrappings of paper, fabric or text. Bring your story stone to the workshop.
• 8 oz. Jar of white gesso
• Your favorite mark-making tools (gel pens, Sharpies, colored pencils, etc.)
• Please include a china marker/grease pencil or a soft graphite pencil or conte crayon.
• Bring a selection of inexpensive acrylic paints, in a range of colors. Be sure to include black and at least one metallic in the mix. 10-12 colors will be fine. In addition, you might want to bring a selection of water-soluble pastels (Portfolio brand are inexpensive and can be found at Staples)
• Bring 4-6 inexpensive bristle brushes, various sizes.
• 8 oz. Jar of matte acrylic medium, for adhering collage elements
• A pack of index cards, any size
• Masking tape
• X-acto knife or scissors
• 1 sheet of sandpaper, any grit
• Palette or paints.
• Water container for brushes.
• For Collage: We are going to work with the concept of “embellished snapshots”, taking an existing significant photo from your archive and infusing it with more layers of meaning and story-telling. Find a photo that has strong significance for you. Make multiple copies of the photo (black and white and/or color) in various sizes, LARGE to small. Enlarge details from the photo, if you wish. Don't go overboard – a selection of 12-15 copies will be enough.
• Also for Collage: Bring other visual elements or “clues” from your collage stash to incorporate. Symbolic images (for instance, doors, windows, clocks, hands) from archival copyright-free sources. If you wish, also clip words from magazines, ads, junk mail, posters, etc. Choose words that are insightful, compelling, quirky, potent. You may also want to generate your own words, using a word processor. Or, if you prefer, bring along a favorite set of alphabet rubber stamps or stencils, to imprint your words. (bring ink pads)