NEW DIRECTIONS FOR SURFACE EMBELLISHMENT

Fibre, Paper, Fabric, Jewellery, Basketry & More!

Mary Hettmansperger (USA)

This workshop is packed full of new ideas and directions for many

disciplines in Art. Think metal work, weaving techniques, surface

embellishments and design applications including (but not limited

to) jewellery, paper and book arts, fabric and art quilts, mixed

media and collage, encaustic or 3D sculpture and basketry.

Students will learn to use a propane torch, incorporate low tech

metalsmith and wire-working techniques, use sheet metals,

screens, wires, nuts & bolts, eyelets & rivets, linens, papers, fibres,

paints, wax, clay, plaster, natural materials, recycled materials

and found objects (basically anything) to create works to suit

individual interests. The workshop will allow each student to take

the techniques and materials offered to pursue their desired

direction, making both finished pieces and samples using a variety

of techniques and then applying them to create unique artworks.