Doreen Kassel's Magical Ornament Girl & Skinny Legs Workshop

Saturday, April 6th, 2013

10:00AM - 5:00 PM

The Studio

308 West 89th Street, New York, NY(map)

$110.00 Plus Kit Fee ($20) 

In the Magical Ornament Girl & Skinny Legs workshop, choose to construct a fanciful doll, suspended from a gold cord or a standing Sculptural doll. Both are made from polymer built over a paper mache or glass ornament. We'll sculpt the doll using the ornament and wire armature or lollipop sticks and then we'll paint her/him using a special technique of multiple coats of oil paints. Ribbons and glitter add to the magic.

Supplies to bring to class:
 One lb (pound) of Premo Polymer Clay.
Some decent pointed brushes.
a work surface
some clay tools
a pasta machine, if you have it (Doreen will bring one, too)

Suggested: An excellent sculpting tool that Doreen highly recommends:
http://www.dickblick.com/products/double-end-clay-shapers/
#10 or # 6


A $20 Kit fee will include:
Oil Paints
Ornaments, paper mache and glass
turpenoid
Popsicle sticks
wire
ribbon
glitter

Doreen's bio:
I spent many years as a professional children’s book illustrator, but eventually I wanted my work to exist off the page, on its own & have no editor but me. I tell stories or convey a feeling with my work; whether in a tile, where there is often a narrative, or in a sculpture or ornament. My pieces are in collections all over the world and in galleries in the United States. I was honored to win a Niche award in 2011 and to be a double finalist this year, the award recognizes excellence in craftsmanship. I'm thrilled to share my excitement & enthusiasm for these creations in workshops across the country and Europe. www.doreenkassel.com doreenkassel@gmail.com  

 Doreen Kassel's Sweet Beasts and Creatures Workshop

Sunday, April 7th, 2013

10:00AM - 5:00 PM

$110.00 Plus Kit Fee ($20) 

The Studio

308 West 89th Street, New York, NY

In the Sweet Beasts and Creatures Workshopwe'll craft a menagerie of your chosing. Sculpt the features and character of the animals with polymer and create a small sculpture or a hanging piece.

Learn to give just the right turn of the head or position of the eyes to create charm and feeling. After the clay is cured multiple coats of oil paints are applied and rubbed off to achieve a gentle, subtle feel.


Supplies to bring to class:
 One lb (pound) of Premo Polymer Clay. Some decent pointed brushes. a work surface some clay tools a pasta machine, if you have it (Doreen will bring one, too)
Suggested: An excellent sculpting tool that Doreen highly recommends: http://www.dickblick.com/products/double-end-clay-shapers/
#10 or # 6

A $20 Kit fee will include: Oil Paints Ornaments, paper mache and glass turpenoid Popsicle sticks ribbon glitter

Doreen's bio:
I spent many years as a professional children’s book illustrator, but eventually I wanted my work to exist off the page, on its own & have no editor but me. I tell stories or convey a feeling with my work; whether in a tile, where there is often a narrative, or in a sculpture or ornament. My pieces are in collections all over the world and in galleries in the United States. I was honored to win a Niche award in 2011 and to be a double finalist this year, the award recognizes excellence in craftsmanship. I'm thrilled to share my excitement & enthusiasm for these creations in workshops across the country and Europe. www.doreenkassel.com doreenkassel@gmail.com

Spindle Safari

I've neglected my blog for a long time, so I thought I'd come back with a new group, and one of my favorites so far. There will be more to come!

Yay! I'm a NICHE finalist : ) !

NYC Workshop! Artful Ornaments & Skinny Legs A the NYPC

Join in the fun in New York, for my 2 day Workshop at the NYPCG, December 8-9th
for more info...http://nypcg.org/workshops.shtml

Sculpture and Whimsy in France: Masquerade Parade

                       

                  2013 France Workshop

          

                                    July 15 to 22, 2013


Create and explore in this magical, week-long retreat in the charming village of Durfort, in the south of France. Sculpting whimsical figures and animals -- inspired by the stories of Commedia dell'arte, Masquerade balls, characters, beasts, and masks -- we'll create narratives of our own.

Our troupe will be sculpted in polymer, fashioned over an armature of glass and wire. They will be cured and painted with multiple coats of oil paint to achieve a warm, vintage feeling. Learn how to stand your unique creation, on two spindly legs, with a special wire and balancing technique. We'll create the illusion of movement with these spindly legs. No special sculpting skills are needed for this workshop; my students are consistently surprised and delighted with their creations! With my techniques there are no mistakes, just happy accidents. Much laughter and fun sets the tone for all of my workshops.

We'll visit the newly renovated Toulouse Lautrec Museum in Albi, where we'll draw inspiration from the offbeat characters of Lautrec's world, the patterned French gardens and grand palace. When we're not consumed with our creations, there will be leisurely excursions exploring the glorious mid-summer sunflower fields, area flea markets, the En Calcat monastery (and its wonderful art bookstore), and the famous Saturday market of Revel, where locals like to shop.


All excursions are optional; this is a week to satisfy yourself. Relax in the village with a book, sit on the terrace with a glass of wine, or, if you wish, take a nap in the afternoon.

Enjoy fine, fresh, local food prepared by our own personal chef, Nese. We'll meet for a delicious and sustaining breakfast. Lunch, which is served on the terrace, will ready us for the afternoon's adventures. Candlelight, wine, and chef Nese's dinner, accompanied by laughter and shared experiences will complete our delightful days.

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT AVAILABLE- email me!

Cost: $1,900

• Charming double occupancy room (seven nights)
• 7 breakfasts / 6 lunches / 6 dinners ... (Lunch and dinner prepared by chef Nese, with fresh, local ingredients)
• Workshop Instruction, 24 hour open studio plus local excursions.
• Price does not include airfare or shared rental car (approx. $150 per person)
• Contact Doreen at doreenkassel@gmail.com with any questions or to reserve a space.

Visit Gwen Gibson's website for more information about La Cascade

La Cascade Workshop / 2013!

I'm thrilled to announce my workshop in La Cascade, France, 2013, July 15-22! This is an idyllic village where we'll make art, visit glorious sunflower fields, take field trips to ancient & fascinating places, shop at flea markets & food markets, hear local music, get fed by a wonderful local chef & generally have an experience of a lifetime! 
I'll post more links & info soon. Here is a link to 
La Cascade...http://gwengibson.com/lacascade.htm