StoryBound Rust and Eco Dyeing December 16 at the Community Center in Laguna Beach

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Posters, Limited Edition Lithographs and original art

StoryBound and "We The People"

StoryBound will begin meeting at it's new venue in the ART ROOM at The Susi Q Community Center, 380 Third Street, Laguna Beach, CA from 1:00pm to 5:00pm on Wednesday, November 18th, 2015

We will begin creating a reference book containing mixed media techniques  The first session will focus on flour paste and collage.  All techniques will be created on 9 1/2" x 21" (or smaller) paper, fabric or canvas.  This will allow for a uniform book size.

In addition to our mixed media reference book, each participant will have the option to contribute to "We The People".  This is a new community project containing stars and stripes, created by anyone who would like to participate.  Check back or join us at "StoryBound" for more details.

WE THE PEOPLE - A Community Project
First day on the street, October 25, 2015
Taking the pulse of America, California style today.
Started on Main Street Beach in Laguna with the "Honk for Bernie" crowd and the Craft Guild.
A little engagement with the people but after three hours, moved to the San Juan Capistrano Train Station.  Decided to keep it simple and stay with Doodle Art and Freedom to Express Yourself, Free to Draw.  Outstanding engagement with kids and adults.

"WE THE PEOPLE" ART PROJECT

I am beginning a new Community Art Project

This is an election year and a crucial time in history to redefine our United States of America.
What does America mean to us?  What do we truly value as a society?  What are the issues we feel are important to us?  What do we feel we need to change or improve?  What do we want to keep or restore?  What divides us?  What brings us together?

I am very interested in everyones input, young, old, middle-aged, all ethnicities.  I will be out on the street, at the Community Center in Laguna Beach, the Youth Shelter and new venues with paper and supplies for participants to express in words and pictures the questions I have listed above.

I will be creating an Art Flag from all the contributions.  Additional information about where the finished artwork will be on display will follow in the coming months.Thank you to all who are willing to share their views and talents.
Gretchen

Mask Workshop

StoryBound September 1, 2015 - Gold Leaf and Texture

Sea Feathers & The Sea Has Many Fish

BoHo Chair upcycled with original art and textiles

StoryBound June 2nd

Community Project Panels to be part of the Pacific Symphony's "OC IN UNISON"

Please visit the link below

http://www.pacificsymphony.org/education/community_participation/oc_in_unison/composer_blog

Diary of Surface Design Workshop - San Clemente Art Supply 1531 N El Camino Real 949-369-6603

Diary of Surface Design Workshop-San Clemente Art Supply March 13, March 20th, March 27th and April 3rd

DIARY OF SURFACE DESIGN A workshop in paper and textiles March 13 - April 3 2:30 - 5:30pm This workshop will explore techniques in handmade paper, rust and eco dyeing, shibori dyeing and bleach discharge. Each participant will create a sample book from the techniques they will learn in each class. Session 1 March 13th Exhibition of a Surface Design Book and Mixed Media paintings using the techniques in this workshop. Rust and Eco Dyeing - we will be wrapping paper and muslin around rusty objects and letting them "sit" overnight. Gretchen will demonstrate how to prepare the cloth or paper to accept the rust and eucalyptus for dyeing and how to stop the dyeing with salt solution. Please bring a spray bottle, vinegar, rusty items (nails, pipe, screws, washers etc.) artist will have rust objects to use also. If you have access to eucalyptus leaves, please bring those with you. Artist will supply muslin and some handmade paper. You can also purchase paper at San Clemente Art Supply. Session 2 March 20th . Handmade paper - we will be making 9 1/2" x 21" sheets using cotton linter. These will be the cover sheets for your "Diary". Please bring a sheet of cotton linter (available at San Clemente Art Supply) Session 3. March 27 Shibori Dyeing and Bleach Discharge - we will be using liquid Rit dyes for our shibori techniques. Gretchen will demonstrate resist methods using string, wrapping techniques and stitch resist. The Artist will also demonstrate bleach discharge. Please bring an apron! Any papers you would like to experiment with. The artist will have muslin. Session 4 - April 3 We will assemble our samples into a book. Gretchen will demonstrate techniques in sewing, pasting, stamping, painting and binding to create an exciting Diary of Surface Design. Waxed linen and string for binding can be purchased at San Clemente Art Supply.

StoryBound Art Club March 3, 2015

StoryBound Art Club

The Night Garden