Showing posts with label mixed media. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mixed media. Show all posts

Saturday, April 17, 2010

Making Art from Recycled Materials

I'm really excited about teaching the Arts Council April "Creative Kids" class, "Making Art from Recycled Materials. I want to help the kids create a mixed media collage using things that most people think of as "trash." There's no wrong way to make a collage, so this should be fun for all. Here's the flier announcing the class:

The Arts Council of Barton County Invites Kids to

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Making Art From Recycled Materials!

Join us Thursday, April 22nd, from 4:00 PM to 5:00PM, for our FREE April Creative Kids Class, Making Art From Recycled Materials. Participants will create an original mixed media collage that transforms found, discarded and recycled/recyclable objects into art. It will be a fun, informative and creative Earth Day hour for all! This class is open to anyone ages 6 and up. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

WHEN: Thursday, April 22nd, from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

WHERE: The Arts Council NE classroom, located in the Arts Council building, 206 W 10th St. (upstairs), Lamar.

INSTRUCTOR: Carolyn Dunsing, from Peaceacre.

REGISTRATION: This is a FREE class, but advance registration is required. Please call (417) 681-0199, and leave a message that includes your name, phone number, and how many kids you're signing up. Or email your info to ArtsCouncilofBartonCounty@Yahoo.com.

Sunday, March 1, 2009

Sheep In Dreaming

Sheep In Dreaming
18" X 14"
.Mixed Media (acrylic and wool)
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This image appeared to me in a dream. Sans the antlers, it is very reminiscent of my real sheep, Ivy.

Dancing Cats

Dancing Cats
24" X 12"
Mixed Media (acrylic, pastels and oils)

This was painted because it was a sunny summer day and I was in a really good mood. I think this represents my family on a good day!

"Howl" and "Power"


Howl

Mixed Media

Power

Mixed Media

These two pieces were created using pieces of an antique quilt, acrylic and embroidery.