Design Embellishments

A no-stress fun workshop! We start by making a simple accordion book — each page may then become a sampler for the different techniques that will be demonstrated, including, but not exclusive to: embossing/debossing, pastel dust/duo glue, leaf printing, stamps/stamp pads, easy gilding, Derwent intense colored pencils, marbling (2 techniques) and gel printing. Other techniques will be discussed as time permits - saran wrap, salt, alcohol, etc. (Collage image has samples of leaf printing, gel printing, marbling on cloth/paper, pastels and duo glue with pastels.)

No experience is required, just a sense of playfulness. This workshop is open to all who want to have fun and enhance their design abilities. If you are having difficulties writing on a particular paper surface, please contact me and I will try to have an answer for you.

Different techniques will be demonstrated on each day: You can take either day or double the fun and take both days!

Materials List: 

1. Your favorite writing tools, non water proof black ink.
2. 12 inch ruler, triangle, scissor.
3. Xacto knife, #11/#16 blades
4. Your colors of gouache, mixing brush, palette, water dish.
5. Cutting board or back of paper pad.
6. Bone folder, glue stick, sand block.
7. Soft cotton cloth, paper towels.
8. Beads/decorative threads, sewing needle.
9. Your favorite watercolor papers cut to 8x10.
10. Dust mask, if you are sensitive to pastoral dust.