Save the Date!!

The winter blahs are upon us. The holidays are gone, and spring seems months away. For many folks with an itch to create, it's the perfect time to explore new means of self expression. For me, it's the perfect time to share with others my favorite "secret" mixed media techniques by teaching a workshop!

So come explore a whole new world of artistic possibilities: join me on March 14 at The Art House in Acworth for "Surface Design for Artists, Card Makers and Scrap Book Enthusiasts," a one day workshop in designing and creating your own original art papers, non-paper surfaces and dimensional embellishments!

Just a few of them are shown here:

Radiant Sun, mixed media collage made with clay, inks, tissue, copier papers, sewing supplies and acrylic paints     

 

   © Lynn Edwards

In this workshop you'll discover how to turn readily available items such as copy paper, aluminum foil, fabric scraps, "found" treasures and other materials into stunning one-of-a-kind elements you can use in mixed media/collage, scrap booking, card making and just about any other artistic/creative endeavor you can think of.

               Greeting card made from 6 different paper treatments             

 

 

 

 ©Lynn Edwards

You'll paint, crumple, pour, scrape, shape, dunk, glue, carve and layer art supplies and common household materials, transforming them into spectacular elements that are uniquely YOU!

Jewelry makers can use many of the techniques taught in this workshop.  ©Lynn Edwards

 At the end of the workshop you'll have a collection of art papers and alternative surfaces of your very own design, a step by step handbook of techniques learned in the class, and finished pieces you can display in your home or give as gifts.

All you need to bring is a sack lunch...I'll supply everything else. So register NOW; participation is limited to just 10 students. (This allows me to offer plenty of one on one time with each person.)

BTW, you do NOT need to be an experienced artist. You'll have a blast even if you've never done anything "artsy" in your life. Can't draw a straight line?? No need to. If you want straight lines I'll hand you a ruler, lol!

Here's all the info:

Workshop Title:
SURFACE DESIGN FOR ARTISTS, CARD MAKERS AND SCRAP BOOK ENTHUSIASTS

Fee: $90   All supplies will be furnished; all you need to bring is a sack lunch

Date: Saturday, March 14, 2020

Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Location: The Art House, 4425 Cherokee St., Acworth GA 30101

TO REGISTER ONLINE VISIT ACWORTHARTSALLIANCE.ORG
or call 678-543-5777 to register by phone. Checks, cash and debit/credit cards are accepted.

All text and images ©2020 Lynn Edwards

LOL, Literally

Last night I laughed harder than my "waterproof" mascara could withstand. Gallery 4463, where I'm represented and where my studio is located, hosted a special presentation by the wildly funny comedy troupe Attention Deficit which had its audience rolling in the aisles. This amazingly talented group is affiliated with the well known Pumphouse Players of Cartersville, GA.

The gallery was packed, the wine flowed, and the laughs came fast and furious as Attention Deficit rolled out one hilarious bit after another. By the end of the evening my ribs were sore from laughing so hard.

Attention Deficit very generously supplied the evening's entertainment to benefit the newly-opened Art Center on Gallery 4463's second floor, where a wide range of art classes and workshops are offered for both children and adults. We even have a fine art printing press which artists interesting in making prints are now able to rent.

Last night's event was a huge success; we'll be holding more such special entertainment nights in the future. If you live in the North Metro Atlanta area you'll definitely want to be notified of our upcoming openings and special events so you don't miss out on the fun. Sign up at http://www.Gallery4463.com.