Thursday 9 February 2017

Snowy Kimberley...

...and a mixed media workshop was a great combination, to say nothing of fifteen women who were ready to play.

You can tell that was the case when you look at these three photos:

Before their arrival, the room sits quietly waiting
In the throes of it all
A done deed, with one or two of their pieces 
In between, it was mayhem, laughter, testing the 'what if's' and playing with techniques and supplies. What could be more fun on a blizzarding weekend?

The floor was covered on both sides of the Centre 64 studio,

Our drying 'table'
as we tested backgrounds with peeling papers,

Peeling paper background

plastic wrap,

Plastic wrap technique
painted dryer sheets and much more.

Painted dryer sheet
They created plastic tape stencils (and no I won't tell you how many rolls of plastic tape were used), some of them from magazines and some hand drawn.

Carol's hand drawn mask and stencil
Sophie, Jeanne d'Arc, Lynne & Dianna peruse stencil possibilities
Many thanks to organizers extraordinaire at the Centre 64 Irma (who took the class as well) and Christina.  You did a fabulous job of creating this sold-out workshop;  it was filled with laughter and fun.  So much so, in fact, that the group determined to exchange emails.  They need a support group for their mixed media addiction...my creativity virus has done its work!

Personally, I'm very much looking forward to the next one.  Happy creating, all!

28 comments:

  1. Seems they enjoyed it all very much! I would love to take part in such an event!
    oxo Susi

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    1. Oh we all did, Susi...I'd love to do an instant replay on that weekend!

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  2. So much fun! And when are you going to share the plastic tape stencils here and what is plastic tape?

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    1. It was, Val! And while I can't give everything away, I'll tell you that plastic tape is also known as packing tape in some circles. :D

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    1. Thanks, Sophia - it was a super group of VERY playful people! :D

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  4. Oh wow - how wonderful for them and for you Win. What a FABULOUS amount of creativity with so many different mixes of techniques. Just so fun. How lucky they are to have you and for you to be able to change lives with your teaching, sharing and love. Xj.

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    1. Thanks, Joi - it's a labour of love for sure, and always so rewarding!

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  5. This all looks like super fun to me.

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    1. It definitely was, Deann...they were a stellar group!

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  6. Love the group photo with all those happy faces and amazing artwork! I spotted Lynne Mizera immediately! She's so lucky to live near you!

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    1. It's pure delight to have so many enthusiastic people in our area, and we had a wonderful time. I think Lynne & I are both lucky! ;-)

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  7. Wonderful to see all these photos of smiling creatives. Thanks!

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    1. Isn't it just, Laura? Loved the energy of this group!

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  8. Such a gorgeous space nd such high energy crowd. Good for you for firing up yet another group!

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    1. It certainly was, on both counts, Alice. It's so exciting to see so many newbies (about 75% of them) get that kind of addiction!

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  9. Wow, looks like everyone had a great time and created lots of masterpieces! What an awesome space to host workshops in! thank you for sharing, I can't wait for you next one, either!

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    1. So true, Kimberley - it was exciting to see students take the techniques and turn them into their own vision. Centre 64 is a wonderful venue, as well, and the staff there not only know their stuff, but turn it into glory!

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    1. Oh we did, Tracy - tons of energy and a huge amount of laughter!

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  11. I so love this type of event just don't get chance to attend many. It's such a great feeling to work with like minded people. Happy crafty week, Angela xXx

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    1. It was great fun, Angela - I so love how the students played, and played off each other as well. It was a great weekend!

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    1. It was great fun, Shirley - I'm not sure who enjoyed it more. :D

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  13. Oh Win! Lucky you!! What a blast you all must have had while stuck inside with the weather crazy outside! Would have loved to play along! xoxo

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    1. You bet it was a blast...wish you could have been here to play too! xo

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