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

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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.