Sunday, July 31, 2011

Decorative Bali Lantern Workshop

Decorative Bali Lantern Workshop

On Saturday, I had the pleasure of teaching how to make a Decorative Bali Lantern which is fashioned after the Balinese lanterns made for celebrations.  The twist is in the materials used to make the lantern.  My student, Kristen graduated from college with an art degree, and is now teaching art to high school students.  After talking about products, materials and doing some demonstrations, it was time for Kristen to work.  In this workshop, I gave Kristen the option to make a large or small lantern.

demonstration with a smile

Kristen painting her background

Kristen lettering her panels

Kristen's putting her lantern together


Kristen's completed lantern

One happy student.  LOVE IT!!

Here are a couple that I recently completed.  The quote on the lantern is all mine!!!

It's also fun to make triangle shape lanterns.

This is the lantern that was published in Somerset Studio Magazine.

In closing, I would like to thank my dear teacher Lisa Engelbrecht for the inspirational video.

Your Creative Friend
Susan

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

BALI LANTERN WORKSHOP

I'm so excited to share with you my first workshop at the Union Community Center. I'm really hoping those of you who live in the Tri State area will join me for this fulfilled workshop.

BALI LANTERN WORKSHOP
Date:  July 30, 2011
Time:  9 To 4 (doors open at 9 for set up)
Where:  Union Community Center, Union KY
Cost:  $100 (material for lantern included)  ***Register by July 22, only $65.00***

Class:  This class will be a time of creativity where we will share inspiration while learning how to make a unique Bali Lantern ( a fabric decorative lantern).  We will explore painting simple backgrounds on fabric as well as some layering techniques.  Lettering on fabric with different tools will be demonstrated.  Each artist will then get to explore her own innate lettering style on fabric using quotes, personal writings or favorite words.  After each demonstration students will have time to work on their own Bali Lantern.  No experience necessary, just bring your imagination and creativity.

Notes: 

1)  In order to optimize on the learning experience class size will be limited. We will take a short lunch       break, so please pack your lunch and we will eat together.

2) You will receive chip board, cotton fabric, template and instructions.

3)  Supplies to bring:  Zig Markers/Calligraphy, fabric pens and inks, FW inks, Pearlescents, rubber stamps, Rub on words, Yes glue, fabric glue, Jewel It, beads, charms, scrap fabric, any writing tools, gel pens, awl, floss, big sewing needle for floss, brushes (flat and pointed), ruler, scissors, and any other tools you like to work with.  **If you don't have some of these supplies, don't worry about it.

If you have a question please email me at:   susanhouseman@insightbb.com
*PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED BY JULY 25TH ****NO REFUNDS****


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Sunday, July 10, 2011

All About The Art

This blog is all about ART, my art and other artisits that I admire.  I will be sharing information about up coming workshops, classes that I will be teaching or hosting. The first workshop on the calendar, (which has a tenative date right now), we will make a Bali Lantern.  In closing here is a photo of my latest piece.  


powered by creativity
susan