Studio Workshops

Studio Workshops for Spring 2015

All workshops are held in Jane's loft studio at the NEST Arts Factory in Bridgeport Connecticut, easily accessible from route I-95. Paid registration holds your space in class; class size is limited. Supply lists and directions will be sent upon receipt of payment. Questions? email Jane.


SolarFast Dye Printing plus Magic Metals & More







Come take two in-depth, hands-on surface design workshops in one day with Susan Murray of Finished with Style and Jane Davila at the NEST Arts Factory. The techniques from each workshop can be done on either paper or fabric - your choice! Sign up for Session A or Session B and spend the day learning, laughing, and creating.
             
$95.00 for both classes on Saturday March 7

Magic Metals & More - Learn four fabulous faux finishing techniques to take your fabric or paper art to the next level. Susan walks you through the step by step processes of creating unique textures and designs with paints, plasters, waxes, stencis, and reactive metals. Add a little magic to your art!

Session A 9-12 pm
Session B 1:30-4:30 pm


with Susan Murray                     $35 material fee payable in class

SolarFast Dye Printing - Use SolarFast dyes to create light-reactive “photogram” prints using a variety of masks, stamps, and plates. Jane also shows you how to print SolarFast image transfers by creating a negative fron your own photo and printing it with SolarFast dyes to make a stunning positive image. No advanced preparation necessary & no heat setting, chemical or steam fixing needed.

Session B 9-12 pm
Session A 1:30-4:30 pm

optional: bring a laptop to class to learn how to convert a photo into a negative


with Jane Davila                         $25 material fee payable in class





Simple Screen Printing

Screen print with a few simple supplies and no chemicals! Create designs with mulitple colors and original images. Also, learn to use a Thermofax screen to print with paint and discharge pastes.

Saturday May 9

10 am - 4 pm $95.00  (+ $15 materials fee payable in class)




Four Color Block  Printing






Create a four-color block print with a patterned two-color background and a two color subject. Using acrylic paint, print an edition of prints with the tips and tools you need for perfect registration. Add hand and machine stitching to complete the design. As a bonus, learn how to professionally cut a beveled mat to prepare your prints for framing. This workshop includes a lot of information about composition, creating editions, matting, framing, and the presentation of finished prints. Take your printmaking to the next level!

Saturday March 21

10 am - 4 pm $95.00 (+ $15 materials fee payable in class)




Introduction to Image Transfers


Learn direct and indirect transfer methods to add images to your projects. TAP, acrylic paint and medium transfers, and direct printing on a variety of fabrics and surfaces will be covered. 

Saturday March 28
1 - 5 pm $75.00            
Most supplies included in the class fee.



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