Mrs.
O'Leary's
126 N.
Mead, Old Town, Wichita, Kansas ~ 316-262-0600
It’s here! Can you believe it? June 7,8,9 & 10
4th Annual “Art Unplugged” Weekend (plus) retreat
After giving much thought to how to make an event where
everyone would learn new skills and techniques, renew there soul and spirit
with art and good friends… I’ve come up with a collection of classes and
gathering times to make this one our best…
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June 7th
Thurs
10-12/1-4
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“Jane in Chains” A
vintage style thimble covered in filigree is at the top of a cascade of
charms, pearls, Austrian crystals, vintage buttons and of course
chains. Clustered together with distressed ribbons and hidden in the
center is Jane herself. Jane is a reproduction metal casting from an
antique frozen Charlotte doll. Learn how to make a beaded cascade,
patina your charms and to make the Jane casting. $60
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Sample pictures will be posted early May
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Thurs
5:30-9
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“Encaustic Wax, part 1 building backgrounds” In part 1 of Encaustics
we will layout background textures and allow those to dry overnight.
You will get 4 small encaustic boards to work on. The rest of the
class will be demonstration of many techniques including layering, transfers,
embedding, cutting in adding color with pan pastels and pigment sticks and
painted with colored wax. Continued…..
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June 8th
Friday
9-12/1-4
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“Encaustic Wax, part 2 laying it on thick” Be ready to start right
in on your boards using the techniques you learned the night before.
This gets addictive as you play in our own little version of the
sandbox. You may choose to bring additional encaustic boards, canvases or
birch plywood to use as a base or purchase from our selection at the store.
20% discount on encaustic boards for participants. $75 for both
days
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Friday
5:30-9:30
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“Copper Book Necklace – Looking In” This
tiny 1¼ x2½ mini book starts off with a surprise cover that lets you see into
the images that lie beneath. A window of Ice Resin slightly magnifies
the image below. Pages are made from metal mesh, mica, distressed
canvas, resin paper, and filmstrips. The kit comes packed with mini
photos, paper trimmings and embellishments for you to fill the pages. A
variety of attachment techniques will be shown including eyelets, staples,
sewing and wire. Learn metal fabrication and texturing. Torching
will be demonstrated. Your kit will also include several Artful
Illusions mini rubber stamps – yours to keep. Chain will be available
for purchase. $50
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June 9th
Sat. 9-11:30
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“Copper Book Necklace (continued)”
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Saturday
12:30-5:30
alternate
Date 5/26
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“Enameling, torch fire beads and kiln fired
bracelets” Use our buffet of beautiful enamels to turn
ordinary filigree beads into gorgeous glass adornments. Learn to mix
colors for a cascading variegation of hues. The 2nd half
of the class will be making a very textural enameled bangle bracelet.
Local participants may choose to attend on Saturday May 26 – 11-4 in order to
give everyone ample space and a chance to use the equipment without waiting.
$50
We will divide into 2 groups. While group A is working with the kilns, group B will be using the torches. Half way through the class we will switch.
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Saturday
6:30-9:30
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“Enamel Bead Bracelet” Turn
your enameled beads into this floppy fringed bracelet. If you don’t
have your own enameled beads, we will have ours available for purchase.
Bracelet base, ribbon and fiber fringe, wire, head pins, and closure
included. Bring your own filler beads and or charms or purchase from
our stash. Learn wire wrapping and jewelry finishing. $45
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Sat.
10-1
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Late Night! Haven’t
had enough yet? Ever wonder what I’m doing in my studio at night?
Or just want to pick my brain about whatever? Join us for a
midnight snack and some extra studio time (enameling will be available).
This is free, but only available to Art Unplugged “4” participants.
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Sunday
10
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Breakfast Join us for a relaxing
gathering time and show off what you made during your art days. Free to
anyone that took part in the Unplugged classes.
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June 10th
Sunday
11-6
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“Crystal & Canvas – Beautiful Woman” A 6
inch square glass bevel is the cover for this truly different book
celebrating women. The base material is painted canvas but materials
ranging from chiffon, tulle, silk and natural wool contrast against hammered
steel and rust. Cardstock pages form pockets for tucking in our faux
vintage cabinet cards, letters and photos that you will create. Working
with transparencies and TAP transfer paper adds dimension to the pages.
Easy to follow templates make this intricate binding system fail proof.
A center fabric insert will be collaged with a monotone of textiles
that highlight the beauty of light and texture. Swarovski crystal and
pearls scatter through adding to the texture. A flag of fabric strips
with transferred messages flow from the center page giving interest to what
lies inside. Plenty of room for adding your own personal touches and
trims. The front crystal is provided, but bring along a rusty key or
found object if you want to give it the added grunge.
This “Beautiful Woman Book” is a tactile
experience that will delight the senses as you peel through its layers.
Beautiful images set in a warm white background, the coolness of the
glass and the loft of the fabrics to the touch and the aroma of the lavender
seeds fill the air as the pages are turned. $70
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Due to the amount of space and torches needed for the
torch fire beads, we will offer this class (especially for our in-town guests)
on May 26th 10:30-4:30.
Class sizes will be limited so call or email to save your space. A
CC# will hold your space but you won’t be charged until June 1. Anyone taking 5 or more classes (Art Unplugged) will
receive a free event T-shirt, note booklet and charm. Those taking 3 classes will receive the charm and note
booklet free. You will need to bring your basic metal and paper working
tools to classes. A detailed list (nominal) will be emailed to you for
what will be used in each class.
Classes are already filling up and we only have about 10 spaces available for most of the classes.
Call 316-262-0600 or email mrussell48@cox.net
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