Of Angels and Icons Workshop | Gwen Lafleur

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Of Angels & Icons

Description:
In this full-day class, we'll take inspiration from Mexican Folk Art, Orthodox Icons, and more to make our own mixed media angels. (Not into angels? You can turn her into a fairy queen, or any strong female - or male! figure that you want on your canvas.) We'll use stencils, stamps, and a variety of other mixed media supplies and techniques as we make our collaged figure and background on an 11"x14" canvas.

Students Should Bring:

A craft mat, baby wipes, scissors
A variety of papers, ephemera, jewels, trims, etc... to build and accessorize your angel
Neutral collage papers and ephemera for your background
Paint - a few favorite colors (you'll probably want gold too)
Paint brushes (1" and 1/2" flat, detail brush, round brush - #4 is good)
Matte medium and a brush or sponge to apply it with plus an old credit or gift card
Glue or gel / heavy gel medium (I like Helmar Quick Dry and E6000)

Optional:

Flowers or other embellishments for your figure (mine are diecut from felt and embellished with stitching, beads, and sequins)
A face for your figure (I'll also have stamps available)
Wings if desired (I'll also have stencils like I used on mine)
Texture mediums - I used Wendi Vecchi gold embossing paste and a turquoise Viva crackle medium
Paints or supplies to add rusting and patina effects to metal if desired
Circular objects or diecuts to use as a halo if desired (I'll also have a few options)
Liquid Pearls, Stickles, etc... as desired
Colored pencils and / or watercolors to color your face and wings

Teacher Will Provide:

11"x14" canvas
Clay and a metal key to make your own heart if desired
Options for faces, wings, and halos

Class Sample:

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Student Project Gallery:

Check out all of the wonderful work from the talented students who have joined me in this workshop! Such gorgeous projects!

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