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The Hanging Art Journal

Take your art out of the journal and turn it into a gorgeous, one-of-a-kind wall hanging!

In this full-day workshop, you will learn three different background techniques to apply to three different pages of your “journal.” We’ll embellish the pages and assemble them into a hanging piece of art. (You’ll also have the option to bind it into the beginnings of a book or a standing accordion display if preferred.)

We’ll use fabric, paper, heat embossing, beads, found objects, and more as you create our own unique journal.
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Students should bring:

• A craft mat, baby wipes, scissors
• Gesso (I like also colored background paints by Matisse, or craft paints work as well)
• A variety of collage papers, ephemera, jewels, trims, fabrics, etc…
• Acrylic Paint – a few favorite colors
• Paint brushes (1″ and 1/2″ flat, detail brush, round brush – #4 is good)
• Matte medium and a brush or sponge to apply it
• Glue or gel / heavy gel medium (I like Locktite Superglue – Ultragel Control and E6000 or Goop)

Optional:

• Embroidered trims/fabric, embellishments, lace, etc…
• Small found objects and/or jewelry – not too large or heavy.
• Beads and/or charms. (I’ll have some to share as well.)
• Favorite stencils and/or stamps
• Rub-on letters or alphabet stamps
• Heat gun
• Black and Brown StazOn ink pads
• Needle and embroidery thread (I especially like gold thread)
• Your favorite mark making tools

Teacher will provide:

• Paper for the pages of your journal
• Grommets and tools for binding the pages
• Fibers, fabrics, beads, and embellishments to share
• Stencils and stamps to share
• Various mediums, glues, and supplies for the background techniques

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Class Sample

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