Monthly Archives: November 2017
Mixed Media Mermaid Paper Doll
Holiday Art Market at Artistic Artifacts in Alexandria VA
WHO AND WHAT:
I’ll be at this Holiday Market.
I’ll have some paper dolls like the ones above for sale as well as many of my handmade gel pen drawing books. Lot’s of talented people will be selling their artwork and the shop is a definite must see for anyone who creates or for someone looking for unique ribbons and dyed fabrics for decorating. The shop is packed with remarkable mixed media supplies, unique quilting supplies, Bernina sewing machines and is the only WonderFil™ Threaducation Center on the East Coast. Check out their about us page online HERE.
WHEN:
Fri. December 1 10am – 5pm
Sat. December 2 10am – 5pm
Sun. December 3 12pm – 4pm
WHERE:
Artistic Artifacts & Batik Tambal, 4750 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22304, United States (map)
WHY:
The place is jam packed with unique gifts, a friendly atmosphere and lots of eye candy.
From the Artistic Artifacts website: Join us for our Annual Holiday Market: we will have handcrafted items from 15+ talented artisans for sale: fiber art, knit and silk scarves, mixed media assemblages, metal, beaded & clay jewelry, fabric totes, greeting cards, ornaments and more! (Perfect for the upcoming gift giving season — or treat yourself!) All on one level and plenty of free parking for visitors. Throughout our Holiday Market weekend, we will have several local artists on hand for book signings of their recent publications, in addition to demonstrations from several of our staff and instructors. Don’t miss this fun event… and this is also the perfect time to fill out a gift wish list for yourself (we’ll drop the hint to your family and friends).
New Horse Ornaments
UPCOMING CLASSES: Illuminated Letters and Lover’s Eye Token
January 20: Noir Magic — Lettering, Flora and Fauna with theresa mARTin
Noir Magic: Lettering, Flora and Fauna with theresa mARTin
Saturday, January 20, 2018
Alexandria, VA
10:00 – 2:30 pm, ½ hour lunch break
All Supplies Provided! Back in the days when monks transcribed books by hand, Illuminated letters were the enlarged first letter in a page or paragraph, often enhanced with decorative elements, flora, fauna and or mythological creatures. In this popular class, learn a variety of markmaking techniques to create a modern take on these classic papers. The metallic and color pens against the black paper produce a WOW effect from even the simplest designs. Theresa will guide your through her process and provide a large variety of lettering examples from books to be inspired by (and trace if desired). This is a meditative and fun process requiring no drawing experience — anyone can doodle a repetitive design! You will leave class with hand made designs perfect to frame, use in book arts or as a greeting card, and more. $48 workshop fee and $20 materials fee, which includes a pack of 10 gel pens plus a white and a gold gel Uniball metallic pen (yours to keep after class!) and the following for use while in class: gold ink, black paper, metallic pencils, woodless pencils, metallic paints, stencils, punches and more.
Price: $68.00
Sign Up for Class HERE
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February 10: Mixed Media Eye Token with theresa mARTin
Price: $70.00
Mixed Media Eye Token Workshop with theresa mARTin
Saturday, February 10, 2017
Alexandria, VA
10:00 am – 2:30 pm, ½ hour lunch break
All Supplies Provided! In the 18th and 19th century, Lover’s Eye Tokens were popular with the wealthy. A miniaturist painted just the eyes of a lover, preserving anonymity… thus the recipient alone knew the identity of the person depicted. The tokens were often elaborately decorated and worn as bracelets, brooches or pendants. Create your own version using a love token form, beads, pearls, rhinestones, and an eye portrait. Class fee, $45.00 + supply/kit fee of $25.00, which includes all necessary supplies; students will have a choice of materials and colors.
* Sizes of the tokens range between 2″ x 2-1/8″ to 3″ x 2″
Note: Although supplies are provided, feel free to bring in assorted beads, charms and embellishments from your stash to supplement or to add an even more personal touch. View a variety of tokens made by theresa mARTin on her pinterest board and here for additional information and inspiring photos from previous sessions of this class.
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