Making Your Own Mandala Workshop

Dates:  There are two offerings of this introductory class with a one hour lunch break on your own.

1) Sunday, January 17, 2010:10 AM to 4 PM*

Class Fee: $75.00
Supply Fee: $25 kit can be purchased from instructor.  A supply list of materials will be sent if you wish to purchase on your own.

Description:
The mandala is an ancient form of artistic expression that stretches back centuries.  The circular form is representative of the cycles of nature, time and space.  In this introductory workshop, you will learn how to make your own personal mandala using colored pencils and geometric tools.  The mandalas you create are directly linked to your subconscious and are useful tools for self-discovery and healing.  Mandalas reflect the maker’s thoughts, ideals, dreams, and outlook at the time they are made. The experience of producing a mandala can be healing, comforting, rejuvenating, or even inspirational.  A short video presentation on making mandalas will be shown

Anyone with passion and enthusiasm can attend this class.

How to Register:
http://www.chrisflisher.com
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Class Size: 8 (they are filling though)

Questions? Contact Karen Christians at < This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it > or < This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it >


Where:
Studio 10W at ArtSPACE,
63 Summer Street
Maynard, MA 01754

Bio: Chris Flisher's work with mandalas evolved from his love of astrology.  Formalizing his interest in the healing arts, he turned to creating beautiful and colorful images with watercolor and quill pens allowing the rich detail to emerge. These magnificent Mandalas are exhibited nationally and internationally.  Recently, images of his beautiful Mandalas have been published into a book, "Mandalas - Spirit in Art".  Chris regularly teaches classes on mandalas and healing.

Studio
ArtSpace Maynard
63 Summer Street
Maynard, MA 01754
978-793-1373
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www.erwinarts.com

The following classes will be held in my studio this fall.  Please call or email if you are interested or have any questions.

In order to run a class, there must be a minimum of three students.  If none of these times work for you and you can gather a few friends together we can hold a class at our mutual convenience.

ALTERNATIVE  PHOTO PROCESSES
Tuesdays (3)
November 10 and 17 and December 8
6:30 to 9:30 pm
Cost: $135 (includes chemicals)

Cyanotype (blue print) and Van Dyke Brown printing are alternative photo processes.  Images are contact printed onto paper or fabric.  The surface is coated, exposed to UV light either in the sun or in an exposure unit, developed in water, fixed and rinsed.
One session focuses on Cyanotype and one on Van Dyke Brown, with the last session an open studio to focus on either or both techniques.

GELATIN MONOPRINTING
Thursday
December 10
6:30 to 9:30 pm
Cost: $50

This class is for all levels.  The process is fun and immediate.  Gelatin monoprints are created using a gelatin plate which allows for a range of images from nearly photographic to mysterious and ethereal.  As the printing process continues, the soft gelatin plate begins to disintegrate, adding another element to the prints.


PAPERMAKING CLASS
Sunday
November 15, 10-4
Cost per session: $ 75 includes pulp, pigments, use of molds and deckles

We will learn sheet forming, laminating, inclusions, pigmenting and some molding and casting techniques.  Bring items to add to your paper, such as thread, glitter, herbs, pot pourri, feathers, leaves, lace, etc.  Also bring objects to mold paper into such as jello molds.