Glue It, Screw It, Do It, NOW!



Neptune and Amphitrite

Sometimes, during a workshop I'm teaching, I have to turn into a cheerleader of sorts. It is often hard for some to make the final decision to place something permanently down on their work. It's hard to actually glue it or screw it for some folks. I suffer from this myself and I have to become my own cheerleader. So I chant, glue it, glue it, glue it.......

What happens is, you look and look and search for the perfect fit, whether its a picture or an assemblage part and then Eureka! you find just the thing but then that adult brain takes over and you start telling yourself "I may have to rip it to make it fit and it may ruin it if I screw it on there or if I do this the item is ruined forever, or this is too good to use on this.

My answer is Glue It, Screw It, Do It. In the big scheme of things it will be okay. You can always go over it if you don't like it. You can always unscrew it. There are millions of 'things' in this world. Use them.

Be fearless. Do more art.

Blues Artwork

Mixed Media Jewelry Workshop

MAKE ART BE HAPPY

Lisa Bartlett of Spare Parts Studio presents a Mixed Media Jewelry Workshop
----for the slightly strange.

a focus on found object and picture pendant jewelry.

Create 5-8 fabulous pieces of jewelry utilizing different techniques in mixed media. We will use vintage jewelry parts for upcycling, images that you treasure, and unusual things to create interesting works of adornment. Add personal items and create pieces that you will treasure.
 Saturday March 21st 10-4:30 pm  
at Orr Street Studios, Columbia Missouri
4-4:30 pm informal happy hour and viewing of creations.

$65 per person includes all tools, supplies,lunch and snacks!

limited class size. A non-refundable deposit of $25 received by March 17th 2009 will hold your spot in the class.
 For a registration form e-mail lbartlett@hotmail.com or stop by Orr Street Studios and pick up a form.
 
Payment Information:

• You can pay online with any credit card via PAYPAL
(log in at http://www. paypal.com) send to: lbartlett@hotmail.com.
or http://www.lisabartlett.etsy.com

• or Make checks payable to Lisa Bartlett
Mail registraton form and deposit to:

Orr Street Studios
Attn: Lisa Bartlett
106 Orr Street
Columbia MO 65201

 Techniques you will learn to apply:
 The construction of image/picture pendants under glass or on tiles
 The dynamics of making cord, chain and necklace parts
 Re-using, up-cycling objects for adornment
  This class will be an exploration into the processes of making wearable art and the use of found objects in jewelry. It involves transforming discarded materials into something meaningful and even sacred.
  

Don't bring a thing (except for personal items to incorporate in your works) Just show up and create!

 

All items will be supplied including:

 

1. Scissors, cutting tools hardware, drills etc. . .

 

2. jewelry tools, findings, beads, hardware

 

3. pendant materials

 

4. adhesives

 

5. images

 

6. Different kinds of glues

 -If something has meaning to you and you want to incorporate it into your pieces, bring it. We will figure out a way.

Assemblage Workshop: A powerhouse of Creativity!

MAKE ART BE HAPPY

Lisa Bartlett of Spare Parts Studio presents a Mixed Media Workshop
for the slightly strange.

a focus on Assemblage & collage-
Create several fabulous works of art in a really messy environment and leave the mess behind. Use fabulous treasures from the past, old papers from the 1800's, victorian hardware and photos, unusual things to create interesting works of art. Add personal items and create art that you will treasure.

Saturday February 21st, 10:30-4:30 pm
at Orr Street Studios, Columbia Missouri
$60 per person includes all tools, supplies,
lunch and snacks!
limited class size a non-refundable deposit of $25 received by Feb. 11 will hold your spot in the class.
For a registration form click here or e-mail lbartlett@hotmail.com or stop by Orr Street Studios and pick up a form.

Payment Information:
• You can pay online with any credit card via PAYPAL (log in at http://www. paypal.com) send to: lbartlett@hotmail.com.
or http://www.lisabartlett.etsy.com
• or Make checks payable to Lisa Bartlett
Mail registraton form and deposit to:
Orr Street Studios
Attn: Lisa Bartlett
106 Orr Street
Columbia MO 65201

Techniques you will learn to apply:

The adhering of dimensional mixed media items
*
The use and application of surface textures
*
The use of symbolism
*
transfer techniques
*
Layering of mixed media objects


This class will be an exploration into the processes of assemblage and the use of found objects in art. It involves transforming discarded materials into something meaningful and even sacred.


Don't bring a thing (except for personal items to incorporate in your works) Just show up and create!

All items will be supplied including:

1. Scissors, cutting tools hardware, drills etc. . .

2. Drawing tools- pens, pencils, pastels et

3. Brushes (acrylic).

4. Acrylic gel Medium – or any adhesive for collage

5. Paint

6. Different kinds of glues

7. Antique objects, game pieces, old hardware, collage items,
ephemera from 1800’s -1920’s and old photos. The Good Stuff!

8. Vessels and boards for your creations.

-Bring various items that you would like to use on your shrine - this could be anything! - (Jewelry, fake flowers, price tags, watch parts, shoelaces, fake eyelashes, the kitchen sink etc.) Remember, smaller objects or items that can be broken down would be most appropriate.

Mixed Media Collage Workshop

MAKE ART BE HAPPY!

Lisa Bartlett of Spare Parts Studio presents
a Mixed Media Collage Workshop
a focus on 2d work.

Saturday January 17th 10-4:00 pm
at Orr Street Studios, Columbia Missouri
4-4:30 pm informal happy hour and viewing of creations.
$60 per person (returning artists $55) includes all tools, supplies, lunch and snacks!
Limited class size. A non-refundable deposit of $20 received by January 10th 2009 will hold your spot in the class. For a registration form e-mail lbartlett@hotmail.com or stop by Orr Street Studios and pick up a form.

Payment Information:
• You can pay online with any credit card via PAYPAL
(log in at http://www. paypal.com) send to: lbartlett@hotmail.com
or http://www.lisabartlett.etsy.com (look for the workshop listing)
• or Make checks payable to Lisa Bartlett
Mail registration form and deposit to:
Orr Street Studios
Attn: Lisa Bartlett
106 Orr Street
Columbia MO 65201

You will Create 2-3 projects which include fabulous art works made from paper and small 3d objects. We will utilize different techniques in mixed media. This class will be an exploration into the processes of making large scale collage art on canvas or board. It involves transforming vintage paper materials into something meaningful and even sacred.

Don't bring a thing (except for personal items to incorporate in your works) Just show up and create!

All items will be supplied including:
1. Canvas board and birch panels
2. Scissors, cutting tools hardware, drills etc. . .
3. ink and paint
4. Adhesives, polymer
5. Vintage ephemera and images
6. small 3d items

And Lunch and snacks!


Artfully,
Lisa Bartlett