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2008 Art Classes
Experience Donna’s friendly, informative teaching style.
Come and join the fun in her Art Classes
Click on links below for more information on individual workshops.
ALTERED ART WORKS Altered Art Works with Donna Engstrom. Recycle, reuse, redefine ordinary found objects and turn them into meaningful works of art. On the basis of their choice, students will use collage and assemblage to fashion their work into three dimensional pieces. Explore design options, including techniques for painting interesting backgrounds, fasteners, color combinations, and use of imagery. Many pieces develop intuitively as the student works on them; however, students may choose a theme or concept for their piece to help make image and object choices. Designed for beginners or continuing students. Please register through Hollanders.
TEXTURE, TEXTURE
EVERYWHERE!
Experience the potential of
acrylic gels to create interesting surface textures and paints to create visual
textures on paper (your own and/or the paper provided). You will use all
manner of simple objects like plastic forks, plastic canvas, gutter screening,
etc. to produce a myriad of designs. Once dry, Donna will demonstrate a
variety of painting techniques using acrylics and metallics - so you’ll get a
bit of color theory to boot! Each project will be done on a separate sheet
so you will end up with a stack of technique sheets that could be used as
collage, made into a booklet or even a wall hanging.
COLLAGE WORKSHOP We will focus on the freedom of putting a collage together that
translates into a work of art, while concentrating on composition using images,
textures, words, etc. Pulling it all together is the key for a successful
mixed media collage. It is very helpful to think about a theme in advance
and have materials that center around that theme to work with. I will
cover painting interesting backgrounds as well as some image transfer
techniques. Samples of my work will be available for reference.
Students should have a close to finished product when they leave.
MIXED MEDIA EXPLORATIONS
During this two day workshop, you will learn a variety of techniques in mixed
media including background treatments, texturing ideas, collage, image
transfers, metal etching, creating your own unique language using symbols,
carving your own stamps, various painting technique, and even a little color
theory. At the completion you will have several canvas sheets, suitable for wall
hangings and showcasing the techniques you have learned. Designed for beginning
or continuing students.
ART DOLLS The human form has been celebrated and idolized in the form of dolls for centuries. Whether making a primitive or more elaborate shape; whether using sticks, fabric, or found objects; this class is about looking at dolls in a new way. Wire, nuts, bolts, fiber, paper, embroidery thread, beads, wood, clay, metal - almost any material imaginable can come into play in this class. Donna will discuss the creative process, color choices, design and assembly ideas, and even give you permission to play with your finished doll!
ALTERED BOOK ADVENTURE 
ARTIFAXTS,
RELIQUARIES, AND SHRINES 
ART UNRAVELED 2008 -
Discover Your Muse
TEXTURE TEXTURE EVERYWHERE
ART Unraveled MIXED MEDIA WORKSHOP 
Please contact me if you have any questions. Thank you. MIXED MEDIA WORKSHOP
Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center
MIXED MEDIA WORKSHOP HAND BOUND CANVAS JOURNAL
More art classes will be added as dates are confirmed
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