by Jessica Burko of Reclaimed To You Over the years I have increasingly utilized encaustic medium in my mixed-media artwork. Basic encaustic is a combination of beeswax and damar resin. Artists who paint with encaustic add pigments to create a full palette of color. Encaustic is applied to an artwork in a fully melted state, a liquid, and becomes a solid as the surface cools. Because my artwork is photo based collage, I use encaustic without added pigment to fuse paper to surface, and paper to paper. In my creative process I combine found paper elements, clip art, vintage paper, and original photography. After I've developed the subject matter of a new piece, I prime a wooden panel to begin my college process. The panels I use are either plywood remnants or wooden canvases. I first paint the panel white; two coats total: one coat in one direction, let it dry, then I lightly sand the surface, and then I paint a coat in the other direction. Not a purist, I use any paint I have available. Most recently I have been using flat interior wall paint. After the panel is painted I make sure to have an ample supply of un-pigmented encaustic on hand. I make my encaustic by melting approximately 85% raw, white beeswax with approximately 15% damar resin. My studio is pretty bare bones; I use baking tins for mixing my encaustic, and I melt on an electric griddle using brushes with natural bristles. The next step I take is to paint the primed panel with a solid coat of encaustic. For either paper fusing or image transfer, it's important to have a smooth base surface. To achieve maximum smoothness I paint on a coat of encaustic and as it cools I re-heat the surface to both fuse where the wax overlaps itself, and to smooth surface texture created by brush strokes. Recently I purchased a heat gun which makes this process fairly quick. However, previously I used a super hot hair drier and that worked too, it just took more time. This is an especially important step for encaustic image transfer. Without a smooth surface your images will not transfer evenly. Once your surface is fully prepared you can begin to transfer your images. I have found that transfers with the best image quality come from black and white or color photocopies made from high contrast images. I've also made successful image transfers using vintage print, though this is rather a hit or miss prospect. Before beginning the transfer it's helpful to warm up the surface. Onto the warm, smooth encaustic surface, place a photocopy, image-side down, and burnish evenly. You could use an actual burnishing tool, or use a solid table spoon like I do. More important than what specific tool you use is that you apply even and strong pressure to all areas of the photocopy. Circular motion works best. The pressure actually integrates the ink into the encaustic which remains there after the paper backing is removed. The paper is removed from the now transferred image by simply soaking it off with plain water. I use pieces of an old, clean hand towel, and soak them in a bowl of room temperature water. I find that it's helpful to have a few small cloths handy so a clean one is always available. Soak the back of the burnished photocopy with water, while gently rubbing away the paper. Go slowly. What is left after the paper is removed is the ink from your image, transferred onto your encaustic surface. To fuse your transferred image, and to magically make any white paper remnants disappear, lightly go over your image with your heat gun or hair dryer. Please keep in mind that the method described in this blog post is how I create image transfers as part of my encaustic collages. As with most artistic techniques, there are many variations out there in the world. As you experiment with encaustic and transferring images I encourage you to research other techniques and find your own best working method. Here are a few things to keep in mind when using any encaustic technique: • Ventilate your space. • Have all your materials on hand before you begin working. • Molten wax is hot! Take appropriate precautions. • Enjoy and have fun!

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The same old cliche, I don't know where the time went. The past few weeks and the next few coming up have and will have been the busiest I've had since I decided to retire and work for myself. I've been doing lots of teaching, planning new workshops and creating lots of paintings for my exhibition starting next weekend at Tog's Restaurant and Cafe in Castlemaine, in Victoria. The exhibition goes until the end of November. I will be teaching in Brisbane and the Gold Coast for eight days in November. After that I intend to slow down for a couple of months to experiment and hopefully get some on-line workshops ready for next year. Famous last words. Following are just a few of the paintings I'll be exhibiting. Lots of layers of texture and paint on wooden panels. I've created quite a few of these. These are hand painted acrylic paint on canvases that are framed. I have six of these. I'll have at least five of my large acrylic paintings on canvas on show. This one's not quite finished. This one is made from my painted papers then collaged onto canvas. I have a few of these including my lollipop trees and sheep I also have some small collage canvases made from an eclectic arrangement of found objects and papers. I'll try to catch up soon Thanks for dropping by

We recently had the chance to sneak behind the Elizabeth Messina curtain of awesome and sit in on her Lovely workshop (appropriately titled might I add). It was filled to the brim with gorgeous deta...

arranged by date and in alphabetical order by instructor's last name TUESDAY NOVEMBER 4, 2014 9:00 am until 4:00 pm BARBARA LEWIS SHIELD OF FAITH $145 one-day class Who said burnt and crispy was a bad thing? Not when you’re torch firing white enamel! Yes, this pendant is white enamel! But before we get to the pendant, you’ll learn the immersion process of torch-fired enameling. Then we’ll move on to discussing which metals can be enameled, why some brass works and others do not, what torches to use, which gas is preferable, how to develop color by layering transparent enamels and much more. Finally, we’ll overfire enamel for special effect and hammer out a beat with our riveting hammer. All students will be emailed a comprehensive 6-page Painting with Fire tutorial prior to the workshop. Following the workshop, you’ll find technical support at www.paintingwithfire.ning.com where you’ll meet friendly members excited about torch firing. Why don’t you join us at the “ning” while you await the workshop! KIT FEE - $40.00 – payable to instructor at class time I WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING FOR USE IN CLASS Instructor provides all materials for the necklace, including enamels and enameling equipment STUDENT SUPPLY LIST Students should bring sunglasses (if your eyes are light sensitive) two chain nose pliers one round nose pliers wire cutters a riveting hammer bench block hole punch. OPTIONAL a religious medallion CONTACT ME [email protected] TUESDAY NOVEMBER 4, 2014 9:00 am until 4:00 pm Lorri Scott Eco-Printed Fabrics and Ribbon $145 one-day class Fabric pieces are laid on the table, littered with fallen leaves, bygone rose petals, neglected rusty relics of iron and copper, perhaps sprinkled with tea or marigolds. Bundles of nature are wrapped, bound, and steamed then left to transcend and create magic. We will experiment with a variety of flora (I.e eucalyptus, roses) using different mordants (i.e. tannin, iron, copper) and different types of fabrics, ribbon, & dollies. When you leave class at the end of the day you will have a nice pile of dye printed fabrics to use in all types of mixed media projects ~ books, jewelry, clothing adornments, fabric flowers, whatever your imagination conjures up! You must be prepared to smell the heady aroma of eucalyptus and onion skins steaming and be open to the surprise transformation of the dye process. You can’t plan what will happen but that’s part of why this process is so intriguing to me, that and the fact it’s all natural, available, and easy. KIT FEE - $20 – payable to instructor at class time and includes: all fabrics, ribbon, doilies STUDENT SUPPLY LIST Protective gloves and aprons (I will provide disposable plastic aprons/gloves) Scissors Bring extra fabrics, doilies, ribbon you have that are natural fibers you may want to dye. CONTACT ME [email protected] http://www.lasfibers.blogspot.com TUESDAY NOVEMBER 4, 2014 9:00 am until 4:00 pm Kim St. JeaN pewter casting workshop $145 one-day class Create unique components using pewter casting techniques and a butane culinary torch. We will cast through things, onto things, and into molds pressed into casting sand. We call the techniques through it, on to it, and into it. Pewter provided is lead free and made in the USA. There is enough pewter in the kit to make 10+ castings. We will have hundreds of molds to choose from or bring your own object for impression. Turning the castings into wearable jewelry will be covered as well. Open to all levels, all tools & supplies are provided. KIT FEE - $45.00 – payable to instructor at class time and includes: Kit includes approximately one pound of pewter all metals for setting cabochons use of instructors tools consumables handout I WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING FOR USE IN CLASS Melting ladle casting sand solder board copper solder brazing rods torch and fuel saw frames pliers hammers anvils vises protective work surface metal shears buffer and grinder files pickle patina impressions for molds screen and mesh rubber stamps crystals texturing tools specialty pliers Dremel tools quench bowls STUDENT SUPPLY LIST nothing, Kim provides everything!!! OPTIONAL objects for impressions CONTACT ME email: [email protected] website: www.kimstjean.com WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 5, 2014 9:00 am until 4:00 pm BARBARA LEWIS POP ROCKS $145 one-day class The name of this piece is only the beginning of a day of fun and discovery! You’ll start by learning the immersion process of torch-fired enameling. It’s fast, safe, fun and patented! We’ll forge our pendant from scrap copper, distress it, enamel it in a combination of opaque, transparent and coarse enamels. Next we’ll form the copper jump rings from 12-gauge copper. You’ll use the Jump Ring Jig, a nifty tool that will allow you to cut jump rings without fear of cutting yourself! Always a good thing! After soldering the jump rings, I’ll share how to enamel brass for glorious transparent color! “Pop Rocks” is a great workshop that covers some very useful skill areas. All students will be emailed a comprehensive 6-page Painting with Fire tutorial prior to the workshop. Following the workshop, you’ll find technical support at www.paintingwithfire.ning.com where you’ll meet friendly members excited about torch firing. Why don’t you join us at the “ning” while you await the workshop! KIT FEE - $40.00 – payable to instructor at class time Instructor provides all materials for the necklace, including enamels and enameling equipment I WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING FOR USE IN CLASS saw blades solder flux jump ring jig STUDENT SUPPLY LIST Students should bring sunglasses (if your eyes are light sensitive) two chain nose pliers one round nose pliers wire cutters chasing hammer steel bench block rubber bench block hole punch jeweler’s saw butane torch long needle nose pliers (hardware store kind) portable jeweler’s vise (jaws need to open 2-inches) CONTACT ME [email protected] WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 5, 2014 9:00 am until 4:00 pm LORRI SCOTT Botanical and Rust Dye Printed Scarf $145 one-day class I took my inspiration from India Flint’s book titled “Eco Colour” about her journey using plants as dyes to print and color fabric. I modified this process so it can be done in a day. Fabric pieces are laid on the table, littered with fallen leaves, bygone rose petals, neglected rusty relics of iron and copper, perhaps sprinkled with tea or marigolds. Bundles of nature are wrapped, bound, and steamed causing the natural dye properties to leach into the fabric and create prints and color. We will experiment with a variety of flora (i.e eucalyptus, roses) using different mordants (i.e. tannin, iron, copper) and different types of silk and cottons (i.e habotai, chiffon), to print color onto fabrics. After experimenting on smaller pieces of fabrics you will then dye a scarf length of silk noil fabric to create a scarf. The scarf edges can be hemmed by hand or machine and other elements of adornment attached i.e. vintage lace, buttons, beads, etc. You must be prepared to smell the heady aroma of eucalyptus steaming and be open to the surprise transformation of the dye process. You can’t plan what will happen but that’s part of why this process is so intriguing to me, that and the fact it’s all natural, available, and easy. Next time you’re walking down that country road you’ll have a flower press in hand to collect nature’s bounty to use in this technique. KIT FEE - $25 – payable to instructor at class time and includes: all fabrics and scarf blank I WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING FOR USE IN CLASS steamers botanicals rusted items STUDENT SUPPLY LIST Protective gloves and aprons if you want other than the disposable ones I will provide Scissors Embellishments you might want to add i.e. buttons, beads, lace, etc. to scarf Needles and embroidery thread OPTIONAL any botanicals you might have i.e. flower petals, leaves, onion skins, etc. CONTACT ME [email protected] http://www.lasfibers.blogspot.com WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 5, 2014 9:00 am until 4:00 pm KIM ST. JEAN EARRINGS FOR EACH DAY $145 one-day class Utilize soldering, cold connections, wire wrapping and other skills to create as many as 7 pairs of earrings, each with sterling silver ear wires. KIT FEE - $25 – payable to instructor at class time and includes: handout copper sheet brass sheet nickel sheet sterling wire copper wire copper tubing rivets eyelets I WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING FOR USE IN CLASS solder board copper solder brazing rods torch and fuel saw frames pliers hammers anvils vises protective work surface metal shears buffer and grinder files tube cutting jig texturing tools specialty pliers Dremel tools Hole punch pliers disc cutter quench bowls STUDENT SUPPLY LIST nothing, Kim provides everything!!! CONTACT ME [email protected] www.kimstjean.com THURSDAY NOVEMBER 6, 2014 9:00 am until 4:00 pm BARBARA LEWIS PWF TEACHER CERTIFICATION WORKSHOP $145 one-day class On June 25, 2013, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office granted the bead pulling station, and the immersion process of enameling associated with it, a Utility Patent (#8,470,399). As a result, Painting with Fire Studio has embarked on the Teacher Certification and Licensing Program to help fill the demand for Painting with Fire Workshops. We simply cannot keep up with the requests for workshops. Rather than to decline these opportunities, we want to refer them to you. The Certification Program is a two-day process, which can be fulfilled by taking either the Shield of Faith Workshop OR the Pop Rocks Workshop AND the Painting with Fire Teacher Certification Class. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to work with P-1 overglaze enamel; learn what brass is suitable for enameling, why, and how to get gorgeous transparent color; how to fire ceramic decals onto enamel pendants; how to work with liquid enamels. We’ll also cover the business aspects of teaching, including what to look for in a teaching facility, how to structure your class, safety and troubleshooting issues, liability, etc. At the end of the day, if you decide that you want to teach, payment of a $250 Licensing Fee completes the licensing process. You’ll immediately begin to enjoy a 20% discount on enameling supplies, promotion of your workshops on our website, technical support from PWF Staff, expedited treatment of orders and much more. You’ll quickly experience your return on investment through teaching fees and enamel sales. For more information about the Certification Program, please email [email protected] THURSDAY NOVEMBER 6, 2014 9:00 am until 4:00 pm Lorri Scott reconstructed, Upcycled and Wearable! $145 one-day class I am so excited to have come up with simple and easy ways of reconstructing button down shirts that anyone interested in clothing design can accomplish! Really! Each designer will take 3-5 shirts and reconstruct them into a fun and arty new one. Basic sewing skills are helpful but not necessary (if not experienced be prepared to learn basic sewing machine operation or you can hand stitch). I will show various samples and designs of how to recreate your garment. Pattern ideas and information will be given to each student about how to cut your shirt so it becomes a style that fits and flatters each individual. This is an exercise to give you freedom to cut existing garments and confidence that you can reconstruct unloved clothing. Once the basic shirt is completed it will be a wearable garment but it can be further embellished by adding pockets, lace, doilies, buttons, embroidery, whatever you envision. I will give each student individual time and help with designing and give ideas for embellishments KIT FEE - optional fee if you need extra items - Many shirts to choose from if needed at $4 per shirt (my cost). Optional embellishment kits which will include lace, buttons, etc. for a small fee. Some free things available too! – payable to instructor at class time and includes: I WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING FOR USE IN CLASS sewing machine to share ironing station garment racks hangers. STUDENT SUPPLY LIST Scissors Tape measure Straight pins and pincushion Dritz disappearing ink marker 15-18” straight edge ruler, a strip of poster board works or a yard stick. Sewing needles and thread if hand stitching Sewing machine 3-5 button down shirts - One that fits you (or person who will wear shirt) as the base shirt, can be sleeveless, short sleeved, etc. but needs to button up the front. Other shirts to coordinate with base shirt need to be button down shirts, they can be men’s. You can find decent shirts to upcycle at thrift stores or yard sales. Think about shirt weight and how it will drape as a skirt. I prefer to use natural fibers. We will cut the coordinating shirts to use parts of to add onto the base shirt so don’t have the shirt fabrics too heavy for the base shirt, i.e. you wouldn’t want to add denim to a silk top. OPTIONAL buttons laces trims flounces doilies embroidery thread and needles any embellishments you might want to add to your finished shirt CONTACT ME [email protected] http://www.lasfibers.blogspot.com THURSDAY NOVEMBER 6, 2014 9:00 am until 4:00 pm KIM ST. JEAN SPIDER SET PENDANT $145 one-day class If you've ever wondered how to set that odd shaped stone, or fossil, then this is the class for you. We will utilize cold connections, prong brazing, and wire wrapping to make this pendant with a unique stone setting. Additional skills covered include sawing negative space, tube making, multi-layered riveting, large wire collar forming, texture, and patina. KIT FEE - $35 – payable to instructor at class time and includes: Cabochon Copper, nickel, and brass sheet copper and brass wire copper tubing riveting materials copper solder and/or brazing rods use of tools all consumables handout I WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING FOR USE IN CLASS solder board copper solder brazing rods torch and fuel saw frames pliers hammers anvils vises protective work surface metal shears buffer and grinder files tube cutting jig texturing tools specialty pliers Dremel tools quench bowls STUDENT SUPPLY LIST None, Kim will provide all tools and supplies! OPTIONAL stone or cabochon if desired upgrade to sterling silver at class time for a fee based on market CONTACT ME email: [email protected] website: www.kimstjean.com FRIDAY November 7, 2014 9:00 am until 4:00 pm JEN CROSSLEY
 WARM-HEARTED PENDANT $145 one-day class This unique pendant will be a future family heirloom for sure. Jen will take you through the steps of designing a pendant, including cold-connections, patinas, and hand-sawing. KIT FEE - $40 - payable to instructor at class time and includes: MOP frames Tin photo if required Paper - frame
 Metal assortment - frame, etc
 Chain Findings Paper Mica Nails Mini screws Patinas Sandpaper STUDENT SUPPLY LIST
 Rivet or a ball peen hammer
 Tin snips non serrated (www.amarkintime.com)
 Cutting Mat
 Scissors
 Ruler
 Pencil permant marker
 Rawhide hammer or a small rubber mallet(www.amarkintime.com) 
Mill bastard file non chequer Home Depot
Bench pin
 Scrap of wood to drill into
 Bench block
 Jewelry pliers - round nose Hand drill and 1/16th drill bit
 Flat nose pliers
 OPTIONAL Photo of a relative about 1 inch big if you don’t like Jen’s bought relatives she supplies if you require one.
 Apron
 1.80 Metal hole punch (http://www.amarkintime.com) (I will have these in class for purchase)
 Some piece you would like to put on the back of your pendant:eg Key about 2 inches big.
 Beads to add to chain CONTACT ME http://www.amarkintime.com [email protected] FRIDAY NOVEMBER 7, 2014 9:00 am until 4:00 pm STEPHANIE RUBIANO TINY TIN HOUSE $145 one-day class Do you have a stack of tintypes taking up space in your studio? Here is your chance to learn some metal alteration techniques to turn these tintypes into the wonderful walls of a tiny tin house! We will alter the surfaces of the tintypes by scratching, drawing and collaging. Next, we will rivet or bolt tiny metal accessories onto the panels so each character stands out! We will finish the project by drilling holes along the sides, setting tiny eyelets and “sewing” up the sides with thin gauge wire. Voila! The beginning of your own tiny town! Students will complete one, perhaps two houses in class. KIT FEE - $15 – payable to instructor at class time and includes: Tintypes (but you can bring some of your own!) Miniature nuts and bolts Socket wrench Drill bit Wire 1/16” eyelets I WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING FOR USE IN CLASS Adhesives Fiskar’s hand drill Bench pins Bench blocks Clamps Rawhide mallet Flush cutters Ball peen hammer Hammer Extra collage material Paintbrushes White pens Acrylic paints Metal scribe STUDENT SUPPLY LIST I will have some tools for you to use, but if you bring your own, you won’t have to wait Hand drill (I recommend the Fiskar’s version) Small ball peen hammer (www.riogrande.com item# 112-205) Bench pin (www.riogrande.com item # 110-010) Eyelet setter for 1/16” eyelets Bench block (www.volcanoarts.com-metal top with wood base) Fiskar’s Microtip Softtouch Scissors (www.fiskars.com -look under “craft scissors”) Rawhide/nylon mallet Thin gauge metal from candy and cookie tins,etc. Metal scribe CONTACT ME www.stephanierubiano.com FRIDAY NOVEMBER 7, 2014 9:00 am until 4:00 pm RICHARD SALLEY JESSICA JORDAN THE ALL NEW 3-RING CIRCUS $435 three-day class Richard Salley and Jessica Jordan team up to bring you an intensive 3-day workshop that focuses entirely on the process of ring making. In this series of workshops we will be presenting how to make 3 rings, 3 different ways in 3 days. Whether this will be your first foray into ring making or you want to expand your ring making knowledge, you will leave the workshop with newly acquired skills that will launch you into a new level of jewelry making. Day 1 The Hollow Donut Ring – Begin your Circus experience with a basic design that is determined to get you geared up and primed for the other types of rings you will learn to make. Although simple in concept, the Hollow Donut Ring has unlimited design possibilities...mix metal, add stones, create patterns and textures to name a few options. On Day 1 you will learn how to properly size a ring for any given gauge of metal, how to resize a ring once it has been made, and how to finish your piece in a polished, professional way. Day 2 The Prong-Set Ring – Continue your Circus experience on Day 2 by creating a sterling silver prong-set ring. Not every stone fits nicely into a conventional bezel and a prong setting offers options that usual bezels can't offer. We will also discuss various ring shank possibilities. Learning both how to create a prong setting and securely set a stone are two skills that can easily be applied to an infinite number of ring design possibilities. A valuable addition to your jewelry-making arsenal! Day 3 The Stone-On-Stone Ring – The grand finale! End your circus stint by stacking stones! Learn another way to add interest and intrigue to your rings. Everyone will want to know how you manage to secure one stone on top of another. On Day 3 the mystery will be revealed and you will acquire a skill that will blow the lid off the design possibility big top! From here, the sky is the limit! KIT FEE - $80 - payable to instructor at class time and includes: (2x)12mm x 75mm 20gauge Sterling silver for two hollow rings 10mm x 75mm 20gauge Copper 10mm x 75mm 20gauge Brass (2x)6mm x 75mm Sterling silver for ring bands (2x)30mm x 30mm 22gauge Sterling silver sheet 30mm x 30mm 24gauge Sterling 75mm round or flat 10g sterling wire Fine silver bezel wire 2mm silver tubing Turquoise cabochon approx 15-20ct Stone for prong ring 5mm Carnelian cabochon and bezel cup Hard, Medium and Easy Silver Solders Silver Solder Flux Butane fuel and Torches Sandpaper Polishing supplies Pickle Solution Patina Handouts Use of miscellaneous tools and machines STUDENT SUPPLY LIST Safety glasses Basic Jewelry making tools - round nose pliers, flat nose pliers, wire cutters Ring clamp Needle File Set – round, half-round, flat, triangle, etc. Hand Files - #4 cut half-round or half-round ring file, #2 flat or half-round Bezel pusher, bezel roller or burnisher Bench Pin Bench Block or Anvil and anvil pillow to dampen sound Jeweler’s saw and blades (size #3/0 or 4/0) Calipers (Digital calipers are available at Harbor Freight for around $20) Ring Mandrel Rawhide Mallet cross-peen hammer or goldsmithing hammer OPTIONAL Steel dapping block and punches 5X Loupe, Magnifying glasses or Optivisor Bring your own sterling silver and stones if you wish to make additional rings Small Machinist Square (2" size or larger) Miter Cutting Vise/Jig CONTACT US 
Richard http://rsalley.com [email protected] Jessica http://www.flickr.com/photos/rosyrevolver/sets/72157623315074427/ [email protected] SATURDAY November 8, 2014 9:00 am until 4:00 pm JEN CROSSLEY
 BIRDHOUSE DELIGHT $145 one-day class Learn how to make this unique mini-etched bird house. In this class you will learn how to metal etch in a very simple way. We will construct a mini bird house pendant. KIT FEE $30 payable to instructor at class time and includes: Ferric chloride Brass pipe Brass discs Chains findings Rubber gloves, containers Masking tape I WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING FOR USE IN CLASS Rubber stamps euro punches doming block drill drill bits STUDENT SUPPLY LIST Fire brick essential for soldering (Delphi Glass in Lansing) Non-lead solder (from Home Depot) Benzomatic brand - orange packet Small paint brush for flux butane torch from Home Depot or Harbor Freight a refill of butane gas tin snips (non-serrated (www.amarkintime.com) cutting mat scissors ruler Sharpie fine-tipped rubber mallet or a stain glass hammer (only if you have one!) file with lines running the same way not-crossed (Home Depot or Lowes) scrap of wood to drill into bench block Stazon black inkpad rubber stamps for design (Jen will bring some stamps to share) jewelry pliers (round nose and flat nose) masking tape (wide) apron cordless drill and 1/8th drill bit doming block, but only if you have one! CONTACT ME http://www.amarkintime.com [email protected] SATURDAY NOVEMBER 8, 2014 9:00 am until 4:00 pm STEPHANIE RUBIANO ENVIABLE ENCAUSTIC PANELS $145 one-day class Spend the day in a fun and experimental workshop where you will learn how to work with encaustic medium as a wonderful surface treatment over images and artwork. Basic information about encaustic medium will be covered, then will proceed through finishing surfaces, inscribing, back-filling and inclusions, among other things. We will also discuss and play with cutting and drilling metal to add extra “oomph” to your panels. Discover how you can use this incredibly versatile medium to take your artwork to a new level!! KIT FEE - $15 - payable to instructor at class time and includes: Two panels (4x4 and 6x6) Pre-printed images on tissue Drill bit Miniature brads I WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING FOR USE IN CLASS Encaustic medium Brushes Extra trims and treasures Acrylic paint Colored pencils Oil paint sticks Heat guns Extra tools STUDENT SUPPLY LIST Pencil Awl or needle tool Scissors Favorite trims Metal and glass baubles Favorite light-weight papers OPTIONAL Thin gauge metal from candy, tobacco, cookie tins Tin shears (Fiskars Microtip Soft Touch scissors work well) CONTACT ME www.stephanierubiano.com SUNDAY November 9, 2014 9:00 am until 4:00 pm JEN CROSSLEY
 GIRL IN THE MIRROR METAL ETCHED BOOK $145 one-day class Come along and learn the addictive technique of Metal Etching. Discover how to make this vintage looking metal etched book. Learn how to make the Lady in the mother-of-pearl frame using a mirror technique. In this class you will learn metal etching, how to use patinas and jewelry cold connection techniques. Also Jen will teach you the Coptic stitch to bind it all together. KIT FEE $40 payable to instructor at class time and includes: Ferric chloride Brass sheet wax linen thread Chain rubber gloves containers masking tape I WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING FOR USE IN CLASS Limited tools Rubber Stamps STUDENT SUPPLY LIST Tin snips non serrated (www.amarkintime.com) Cutting Mat Scissors Ruler Sharpie fine liner Rawhide hammer or a rubber mallet(www.amarkintime.com) Awl File non chequer- Can be found @ Home Depot Bench pin Scrap of wood to drill into. Bench block StazOn Inkpad, Black Jewerly pliers, round nose. Flat nose pliers Assorted Mixed Media goodies to put on your book spine, ie. Buttons, Coins, Subway tokens, Watch Faces, etc. Old Photo Apron/rubber gloves Eyelets setter for 18th eyelet Paper for book water color, plain whatever you like A$ size pad Crop-a-dile only if you have one Rubber stamps http://www.amarkintime.com [email protected] SUNDAY NOVEMBER 9, 2014 9:00 am until 4:00 pm STEPHANIE RUBIANO TREASURE COLLECTOR DOLL $145 one-day class Have you been craving a way to display your tiny treasures collected over the years? Well here is your chance to create an art doll that can do just that! A collaged plastic body provides the perfect foil for a skirt made from copper mesh. You will learn a variety of cold connections (eyelets, nuts and bolts, wire-working, etc.) for attaching your treasures to the skirt. You will also learn how to manipulate the mesh to create wonderful additions to your doll’s outfit. Further, we will discuss how to combine some of your treasures into new, artistic pieces! KIT FEE - $10 - payable to instructor at class time and includes: Copper mesh Variety of eyelets & decorative brads Extra metal bits and bobs Copper wire Plastic Doll Body Collage papers I WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING FOR USE IN CLASS Adhesives Fiskar’s hand drill Bench pins Bench blocks Clamps Rawhide mallet Flush cutters Ball peen hammer Hammer Alphabet metal stamps Liver of Sulfur STUDENT SUPPLY LIST Favorite tiny treasures! Small ball peen hammer (www.riogrande.com item# 112-205) Eyelet setter for 1/8” eyelets Bench block (www.volcanoarts.com-metal top with wood base) Fiskar’s Microtip Softtouch Scissors (www.fiskars.com -look under “craft scissors”) Rawhide/nylon mallet Thin gauge metal from candy and cookie tins,etc. Chain nose pliers Round nose pliers Flush cutters Awl Self-healing mat Japanese hole punch is helpful if you have one, but not necessary CONTACT ME www.stephanierubiano.com

Painting Fusible Web... Oh, so much FUN! The Permission 2 Play instructors gathered together to do some class prep... Painting Fusible Web The acrylic paint is watered down a bit... You want a watery consistency. Paint it directly onto the fusible web... glue side up... paper side down The paper becomes wet and begins to buckle and creates air pockets...yummy! Close Up View.....Air Pockets Allow the painted fusible web to dry Once dry....you can do so much with this stuff: You can tear it before you apply it to a substrate... You can directly iron it to paper or fabric or ??? Once it cools off... you peel off the backing paper Look at all that yummy texture In class, the P2P students will be creating their own painted fusible web... and use it to embellish note cards. Please Join Us: Permission 2 Play Painted Fusible Class Thursday, September 27, 2018 @ 1:00 JanniLou Creations Quilt Shop 1243 Main Street Philomath, OR 97370 541-929-3795 Permission 2 Play is a FREE class offering for cancer diagnosed patients. No experience is necessary to participate. All supplies are provided for the students. Classes are held the 4th Thursday of each month at JanniLou Creations Quilt Shop, Philomath, OR If you are interested in joining this class contact: LuAnn Kessi [email protected] Our Best To You, Instructors: Nancy Bryant, Kathi Borrego, Debbie van der Sommen, LuAnn Kessi Many Thanks for the support of: JanniLou Creations Quilt Shop, OSU Folk Thrift Club of Corvallis, OR, Mary's River Quilt Guild, Donations made by private individuals, Good Samaritan Hospital, Samaritan Regional Cancer Center, Corvallis Clinic Oncology, Project H.E.R. You make this class possible!

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