Mixed-Media Mark-Making Mastery
A Comprehensive Experimental Self-Guided Virtual Course of Alternative Marks & Media
Art making grants access to worlds that may be dangerous, sacred, forbidden, seductive, or all of the above.
-Art & Fear
FREE LECTURE
Learn More about the course materials, processes and techniques in a FREE lecture, MARK-MAKING ALCHEMY: MIXED MEDIA MAGICIANS & MASTERS
MONDAY APRIL 15 • 7:00 PM EST
Delve into the innovative materials and processes introduced in this course through the conceptual work of contemporary artists working in the disciplines of painting, printmaking, crafts, fiber, sculpture, installation and performance.
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ABOUT THE COURSE
Three Comprehensive Course Modules Available for Purchase Separately or Bundled Together
Purchase Module 1 ONLY $349
Purchase Module 1 & 2 ONLY $499
Purchase All 3 Modules ONLY $679
Module 1 SURFACE
Module 2 STRUCTURE
Module 3. SCULPTURAL
*Scroll down to the drop down menu for pricing and lessons included in each module*
Important Dates
Registration Begins March 27, 2024
Registration Ends September 15, 2024
You will have access to the recordings until May 15, 2025
Module 1 SURFACE Drops Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Module 2 STRUCTURE Drops Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Module 3 SCULPTURAL Drops Wednesday, May 15, 2024
With an intense focus on mixed media, this workshop involves the exploration of the act of mark-making as a vehicle for the discovery of form, materials and ideas. Working on both paper and fabric, participants will explore the mark-making possibilities of pyrography (creating marks and patterns with fire, heated metal tools and objects), soot, rust and botanical printing, and are encouraged to respond to these marks utilizing various techniques and media. Other processes and media covered in this workshop include image transfer, ink, soy wax resist, collage, poly-thermal materials, glue and creating your own grids, laces and lace like forms using free motion sewing machine embroidery on water soluble stabilizer as well as ways to integrate some of these materials in collage and painting projects. Throughout the workshop, participants are prompted by a series of thought-provoking exercises geared toward process, experimentation and providing visual form to that which has no form - thoughts, ideas, emotions, feelings, etc. Participants are encouraged to step out of their current comfort zone by increasing their ability to create, see and respond to mark-making, to utilize a variety of styles and media, to make art intuitively and to integrate this new information creatively. Participants will develop a personal vocabulary through the creation of a portfolio of samples which may be worked into larger art pieces, bound into a book or exist as small-scale art pieces suitable for framing or further embellishment.
The Modules
Module 1 Surface
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Working on both paper and fabric, participants will explore the mark-making possibilities of pyrography (creating marks and patterns with fire and heated metal objects), soot, incense and pyrography tools.
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Work on both paper and fabric to explore the endless pattern and color possibilities of printing with rusty objects combined with various solutions on paper and fabric.
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Compost printing is a cross between eco-printing and natural dyeing. Create unique patterns and colors using the natural decomposition of botanicals, fruits and vegetables.
Module 2 Structure
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Create structural pattern and visual interest with the layering of images in encaustic medium.
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Explore the complexity and fluidity of Sumi ink on paper using found objects, repetition, movement and more.
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Create structure, luminosity and layers using encaustic as a collage adhesive for paper and fabric.
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Using simple materials such as soy wax combined with bleach yields endless pattern and layering possibilities on both fabric and paper.
Module 3 Sculptural
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This workshop explores the myriad methods in which to create, manipulate surface texture using the poly-thermal abilities of Tyvek and polyester.
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Explore the sculptural, collage and connective possibilities of hot glue combined with water, monofilament and more.
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Create thread drawings, grids, laces and lace like forms using free motion sewing machine embroidery on Solvy, a water soluble stabilizer.
FAQ’s & Information
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Lesson Module 1 SURFACE Only $349
Lesson Module 1 & 2 SURFACE & STRUCTURE Only $499
Lesson Module 1, 2 and 3 SURFACE, STRUCTURE & SCULPTURAL Only $679
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• You swoon over textiles, materiality in art, tactility, texture, collage, and you want to learn how to effectively incorporate these elements into your work.
• You already include lots of materials and marks in your work, but the work has yet to involve more meaningful content.
• You have amassed a large collection of materials, but have no idea how to put it all together in your work.
• You love hardware stores and see possibilities for art making in most products.
• You love collage and materials, but have problems with composition.
• Mark-making or drawing using the usual materials is intimidating and/or not exciting to you.
• You are frustrated with your current body of work, your process(es) and want to create consistency, and a cohesive portfolio.
• You want to express yourself in a more meaningful way with your work.
• Your creative process is stagnating and you want to learn a new process, idea or technique.
• You have always wanted to create ‘visual poetry’ in your paintings.
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This is an experimental, mixed media course, there are no specific projects assigned. The techniques and challenges are designed to take you on an individualized creative journey. Just like no one is inclined to make the same art, no one will experience this course in the same way. A lot of the materials and techniques may be new and different for you, therefore, it is not recommended that you purchase all of the materials listed for each Module before watching the videos.
Please watch the videos and read over the challenges to see if the technique interests you and to see what you might need and/or what you may already have on hand. There are also optional materials mentioned in some of the lessons that you may want to try.Hard to come by materials are included in a kit available for purchase from my Website Shop. To see what is included in the kit, scroll down to the drop down menu item.
For your convenience, most of the materials listed for each Module are linked to my Amazon Affiliate Store.
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• Sharp Scissors
• Found or household materials that could be used to draw on or with. (Toothpicks, string, q-tips, etc.)
• Collage materials & scraps• Various sizes and types of paint brushes
• Glue or glue stick
• Disposable Gloves
• Needle & thread• Drawing Pencil or Pens
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If you purchase the kit, you don’t need to purchase any of the supplies marked ‘Included in the Kit’.
• Small metal objects for rusting (Must be made of steel and not be galvanized against rust)
• Any kind of salt or natural salt water
• Spray bottle
• Gallon size plastic bags, shopping bags or plastic wrap
• ¼-1/2 yd white or light color RTD, PFD or PFP cotton or silk. RTD or PFD fabrics are preferred and are available from dharmatrading.com. Alternatives are old sheets and/or tshirts that have been frequently washed.
• Past their prime flowers, greenery, fruits, veggies
• Wood burning tools and tips OR pyrography set
• Propane torch and small steel objects like nails, washers, etc. Aluminum and brass objects are too soft and will not work for branding.
• Cheap Candle that creates smoke
Rives BFK Paper
• Matches or a lighter
• Incense sticks (included in the kit)• Tracing paper (included in the kit)
• Tissue Paper (included in the kit)
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• Small bottle of Sumi ink or acrylic, India, water-based ink in black
• Transfer or graphite paper (Included in the kit)
• Bleach
• Bleach pen or Thickened Bleach in a Monoject
• ¼-1/2 yd black cotton fabric and/or black construction paper
• Soy Wax or Presist Fabric Resist (Only if you have proper ventilation to melt wax)
• Basic encaustic set-up (pancake griddle or small electric skillet, R&F Encaustic Medium, container for medium, a Clover Mini Iron, OR Dritz Petite Press OR a heat gun, hake brush, fresh air ventilation)
• Small bottle of Oil of wintergreen
• B/W carbon-based Xerox copies (not inkjet) (Included in the kit)
• Clear Matte or Gloss Acrylic Medium OR Acrylic Gesso, white acrylic, tempera
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• Solvy Paper OR SmartSolve Paper (included in the kit)
• Hot glue gun with glue sticks (Clear glue is preferred, but any color is fine)
• Sewing machine (Capable of free motion is a plus)
• Black or white basic sewing machine thread
• 8x10 piece of Tyvek Fabric OR Polyester Chiffon (Tyvek Fabric is included in the kit)
• Silk paints or watercolor
• Parchment paper or Teflon ironing sheet
• Old litter box or disposable roasting pan
• Piece of plexiglass or plastic cutting board
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Supplies Included in Optional Kit $20 + $12 USPS Priority Shipping (Please note that this kit is OPTIONAL for purchase) Purchase this kit HERE
• 1 8x10 Sheet of Transfer Paper
• 2 pieces Solvy paper
• 4 Incense Sticks
• 2 B/W carbon-based Xerox copies (not inkjet)
• 2 8x10 pieces of Tyvek Fabric
• 2 8x10 pieces tracing paper
• 2 8x10 pieces tissue paper
Testimonials
Christine
“For a combination of personal reasons and the subject of the class, AND your very wonderful and supportive encouragement and enthusiasm....it really ranks as the best workshop I've taken. You opened up a world of possibilities and it will take me a while to play and figure out how I will begin to incorporate new marks in my work and make them my own. Really, thank you for a truly delicious and terrific workshop. You are a gifted teacher.”
Anna
“Thank you for such a great workshop! I've had great conversations this week with students from the workshop. I'm really impressed by how personal the class seemed to be for each person; everyone has said that it made them go back and overhaul the projects they were currently working on. It was really more than just learning new techniques, but also opening new parts of ourselves as artists.”
Sabine
“Thank you so much for this wonderful workshop. I received so many ideas and ‘food’ for my creative adventures - it will last quite some time to work on that. You went above encaustic instructions and shared many other ways to feed our creative thirst :) I feel very inspired.”
Carol
“What a great experience! Lorraine is a gifted and generous teacher. She’s supportive of having each student find her own style.”
Alaina
“I am still energized from your workshop and have been working on really pushing myself into new territories. Thank you so much for your inspiration, mentoring and support!”
Cathleen
“I wish to personally thank you for a wonderful workshop, it was chock full of technique, instruction, advice and was top notch on every level from form, function, aesthetics, quotes and psychological response to artworks. What I did learn in your workshop will take me months to digest and I will see you again, you can count on it. Truly giving educators like you are hard to find!”
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