Photos from a workshop in Kalamazoo Michigan with the SW Michigan Paper Guild
Pictured below (alphabetically by first name) are the participants of the August 4-5 Workshop held at the Indian Lake Camp Activity Center.
Finished sculptural projects will be added as I receive the photos.
This flower was constructed using a 'Gutter Guard' armature and colored tissue and hardened with Paverpol.
Because it is now waterproof it can be displayed outdoors. Quite a nice first time effort for a twelve year old.
This hibiscus sculpture is a massive undertaking, as each of the hibiscus petals measures around 2 feet across.
As a work in progress, you can see that the wire frame is covered in newsprint with wallpaper paste and then covered again in celluclay (notice the three lower petals). The use of Paverpol hardener is critial to this project as the hibiscus will be positioned outside on a stump and act as a beautiful natural bird bath. The stamen was sculpted with heavy wire and then covered with aluminum foil and masking tape and then coated in Paverpol. Once the coloring and finishing is complete a final photo will be posted. What a wonderful floral project as a first time effort in paper sculpture.
This sculpture is a wire frame armature with handpainted tissue applied. The wire sculpture is first covered with newsprint and then
the multi-colored tissue was added, with Paverpol being used both as a hardener and a glue.
This lovely sculpture is a welcomed addition to any garden.
Its natural organic form and varied coloration seems to align perfectly with the pine branch background.
This paper lampshade was sculpted on a natural brown fibered wire that used in foral design. The paper itself was created as a by-product of paper spraying and has a lovely lace paper texture. The paper was applied to the sculpted wire frame in sections - like Tiffany stained glass panels, and then 'Paverpoled' for strength and to maintain the canopy shape. The bonsai tree was also hand sculpted and the internal branches are carefully positioned to create the proper shadow effect, allowing the tree and shade to become perfectly one when illuminated.
Exact window placement mirrors the natural woods and lake setting.
This lovely sculpture was a first time effort using reed to create a Peter Gentenaar- 'like' sculpture that was based on a boat and leaf design where the center keel and ribbing formed the internal structural support for the applied hand made paper.
(Click on the right photo to see this artist's paintings.)
This is a paper cast made from a clay 'bas relief.' The clay was sculpted, then covered in plaster of Paris, and then unmolded. The cotton pulp was then then 'cast' in the plaster mold. The back of the paper was coated in Paverpol to harden and once dry, the antique bronze finish was applied. Although the cast is paper, it has all the appearance of a cast bronze. The relief is now ready to frame as a truly unique piece of art.
Workshop Participants - SW Michigan Handmade Paper Guild
Much like the ancient Inca builders,
human experiences need to be carefully inter-locked
to create the solid foundation for creativity.
(Sacsayhuaman Stonework - 1508)
The workshops I offer are custom designed to align to the needs, and skills of the participants. Only those materials that are absolutely required are purchased (see sample list below). Personal attention will be a key component, (no class will be larger than 10 people) and the end result of the projects will determine what skillsets are covered. Hopefully, at the end of each workshop the particpants will not only have a piece of art that they are proud of, but one that is professional in quality and execution.
Workshop Fees
Per diem - $200 (plus travel expenses if required - Multiple day workshops also require $25 fee per meal)
Materials fees - vary with projects, but average at $15 per person
Please
contact me to set up a workshop for yourself or your group. Hourly and customized sessions can be arranged in the Baltimore/Washington area.