Hi Sailor!

Today’s photos are from the Artistic Artifacts Paper Doll in a Shoe Workshop. The images we used are from Dover Publications and Paperwhimsy. The papers and mixed media elements are shared from my studio.

Every now and then a class feels magical. This was one of those times.

Paperwhimsy’s  images always bring the magic to the day.

Talented, friendly, funny (Hi Sailor) artists add to the charm.

Feeling like kids playing is ridiculous fun.

My next scheduled workshop for Artistic Artifacts, Alexandria VA is Noir Magic on October 6, 2018

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Lover’s Eye Token Class Results

Gayle’s finished work

Crystal’s finished piece

Here is some of the wonderful work of my students from the most recent eye token class held at Artistic Artifacts in Alexandria VA.  My next class there will be in July and is art paper dolls.

In progress

In progress

In progress

If you would like to make a lover’s eye of your own, the forms are available from paperwhimsy.com. The eye collage sheet is here.

Memorial Day 2018

Lover’s Eye Token Class September 30, 2017

By Sharon McDonagh – Example of student work

 

Mixed Media Eye Token Workshop with theresa mARTin
Saturday, September 30, 2017
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.

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

Sign Up HERE

September 2017 Mixed Media Eye Token Workshop

Eye Token by theresa mARTin

Eye Token by theresa mARTin

Eye Token by theresa mARTin

Pinterest Inspiration Board 1
Pinterest Inspiration Board 2

Eye Token by theresa mARTin

For more info and sign ups go to Artistic Artifacts 
Mixed Media Eye Token Workshop with theresa mARTin
Saturday, September 30, 2017
10:00 am – 2:30 pm, ½ hour lunch break
$70.00 includes all supplies!

 

 

Lover’s Eye Token Class Coming in February

The sample board for all the upcoming classes at Artistic Artifacts.

I’m happy to have a class scheduled for early next year at Artistic Artifacts in Alexandria VA. All materials will be included in the class.

Here’s the link for sign up for the February 4th 2017 Lover’s Eye Token class   HERE

The link to a page of eye tokens I’ve made is HERE and the link to my pinterest collection of historical eye tokens is HERE.