My first workshop---I was very apprehensive at first, but all that changed once I met my students and they made me feel much more relaxed before I even started. The workshop was in Mayville, NY--Chautauqua Lake--
beautiful get-away spot--fairly close to my home, and I've never taken advantage of it before (I will now, though!)
....and here's where Art Retreat at the Lake took place--Lisa's beautiful home (her get-away too). I love this house--an older home that's updated, but she's kept its original personality--it's very cool!
--Lisa--the one responsible for all of this--she's a sweetheart!
Some before shots--before play started
lots and lots of supplies
getting ready--
( before the fun mess started)
And then I showed them my art process for warming up by playing with paint--
At first, they were a little reluctant to let go, but as we all know, once you warm up, you get into that zone--
.......and they made Awesome papers!
this was just the tip of the iceberg!
I really like how their personalities came out by the colors AND the techniques that they chose--their papers were unique to them--like a fingerprint (everyone's is different)
Part 2 of the class--where they took their papers and made their pieces--
It was fun seeing everyone 'painting' with their papers--that's how I see it--your painted papers are your medium that you're using to create your piece. I'm hoping that this class inspired them to take what they've learned and go from there. I learned a lot too--what to do better when I do this again as far as organization goes---and yes, we're going to do it again next year--same time, same place. Thank you Lisa for a great experience!!
So for me next is my show in October--big 2 weekend show (a very fun one). But......one more detour before I start getting ready for it. I'll be heading to Springfield, OH next weekend for my absolute favorite flea market --The Springfield Antique Show and Flea Market Extravaganza--LOVE-IT!...........and, what the heck, as long as I'm in the area, I'm going to check out The Country Living Fair in Columbus. I've never been there, but Lisa highly recommended it, and I have a feeling it's going to be another favorite of mine :-)
Part 2 of the class--where they took their papers and made their pieces--
It was fun seeing everyone 'painting' with their papers--that's how I see it--your painted papers are your medium that you're using to create your piece. I'm hoping that this class inspired them to take what they've learned and go from there. I learned a lot too--what to do better when I do this again as far as organization goes---and yes, we're going to do it again next year--same time, same place. Thank you Lisa for a great experience!!
So for me next is my show in October--big 2 weekend show (a very fun one). But......one more detour before I start getting ready for it. I'll be heading to Springfield, OH next weekend for my absolute favorite flea market --The Springfield Antique Show and Flea Market Extravaganza--LOVE-IT!...........and, what the heck, as long as I'm in the area, I'm going to check out The Country Living Fair in Columbus. I've never been there, but Lisa highly recommended it, and I have a feeling it's going to be another favorite of mine :-)
6 comments:
Thank you for finding the courage to make the trip to the Art Retreat at the Lake! I've been a fan of your artistic talent for awhile now...and have often come to your blog for inspiration. There is nothing like being in an artist's presence and watching them create...kind of like music on the radio, and being at a concert listening to a band play live. No comparison. You rocked your first teaching gig! I will say that the location, our hostess, and the other students in the class made it all the more pleasurable. I have some awesome new friends. I was thrilled to hear that you agreed to do it again next year! Save a seat for me :)
You have had so lovely and inspiring day. I´m sure there was a lot of laughter and joy. Beautiful Place! ♥
I wish i lived closer....it looked like so much fun...and the art work was amazing...
Congratulations on your first workshop. Your students created amazing work! I loved your tutorial in Somerset Apprentice Autumn 2015 and now everyone can create artwork inspired by your vivid, colorful, whimsical style.
This looks like it was so much fun! Beautiful pieces all around.
How fun! Everyone created such beautiful work! It's hard to believe this was your first workshop...I'm sure the first of many to come!
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