Classes

Scheduled Classes
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Saturday April 17- 5 pm to 7 pm - 2 hours
Mixed Media on Canvas Art Creation Demo
Instructor - Doug Simpson
Class fee $35

Complete instruction with demonstrations for creating a mixed media painting on canvas using Powertex, dry pigments, Art Stone texture medium, fabric, acrylics, and alcohol inks.

 

Saturday April 17 - 5 pm to 8 pm and Sunday April 18 - 9 am - 12 pm, 1 pm - 5 pm - 10 hours
Mixed Media on Canvas Art Creation
Instructor - Doug Simpson
Class Fee - $125 - Class includes all materials required to complete the project.

Students will create a completed ready to hang 20x24 mixed media painting on canvas. Saturday everning starts with complete instruction with demonstrations on canvas using Powertex, dry pigments, Art Stone texture medium, fabric, acrylics, and alcohol inks. Saturday evening the students will design and create the basic background for the art piece. On Sunday students will use multiple techniques to develop the basic painting to a fine art level of sophistication.

Class includes all materials required to complete the project. However, the student is welcome and encouraged to bring any art materials of their own such as brushes and painting mediums. If the student is proficient in a particular medium, it can be adapted to be used in this method. Any small materials such as glass, wood pieces, or specific items that might be incorporated into the piece may also be considered for use.

 

 

Saturday April 24- 5 pm to 7 pm - 2 hours
Figurative or Abstract Mixed Media SculpturDemo
Instructor - Doug Simpson
Class fee $35

Complete instruction and demonstration for creating a one of a kind figurative and abstract sculptures using epoxy clays, Paverpol, fabric, stone or wood, and bronze metal finishing. Explanation of metal finishing to achieve a bronze or rusty iron finish.

Conducted in the studio at 413 W. Main St., Denison, TX.

 

Saturday - April 24 - 5 pm to 8 pm and Sunday April 25 - 9 am - 12 pm, 1 pm - 5 pm - 10 hours
Figurative or Abstract Mixed Media Sculpture
Instructor - Doug Simpson
Class fee $125 - Class includes all materials required to complete the project.

Students will create a one of a kind 12" to 24" figurative or abstract bronze or rusty metal finish sculpture using epoxy clays, Paverpol, fabric, stone or wood, and metal finishing. Saturday evening starts with instructions and demonstrations of all the techniques that will be used. Saturday evening students will design and create the basic sculpture. On Sunday students will use multiple techniques to develop the basic sculpture to a fine art level of sophistication.

Conducted in the studio at 413 W. Main St., Denison, TX.

 

 

Here are other classes available.

In an effort to improve availability of desired classes for specific individuals, we have adopted an open schedule on classes. Below are the classes that we offer in the Artplace Creative Learning Center. If you are interested in one of these classes, please Contact us for more information and scheduling.

Sitting Figure - Fabric Sculpting using Paverpol medium over a wire armature. The class time will be used for constructing a wire armature, building out with foil, wrapping with cottom fiber to create the basic figure. The figure will then be mounted to a base and clothed with fabric and accessories. The sculpture will be created in a solid color. Dry pigments will be used to add darks, highlights, and variation to the figure. The sculpture will dry to a permanent hard surface sculpture. All techniques involved will be explained and demonstrated as the students complete their own project.
Contact us for more information.
Fee $95 Available on Saturdays 9 AM to 5 PM. Beginner to Intermediate level.

Standing Figure - Fabric Sculpting using Paverpol medium over a wire armature. The class time will be used for constructing a wire armature, building out with foil, wrapping with cottom fiber to create the basic figure. The figure will then be mounted to a base and clothed with fabric and accessories. The sculpture will be created in a solid color. Dry pigments will be used to add darks, highlights, and variation to the figure. The sculpture will dry to a permanent hard surface sculpture. All techniques involved will be explained and demonstrated as the students complete their own project.
Contact us for more information.
Fee $95 Available on Saturdays 9 AM to 5 PM Beginner to Intermediate level.

Mixed Media on canvas using Paverpol medium with various fibers and fabrics to create a 3 dimensional painting on canvas. The class time will be used for constructing the mixed media composition in preparation for paint, demonstration of painting techniques. Some painting may be done depending speed of construction and drying of Paverpol. Mixed media supplies and 20" x 24" gallery wrapped canvas provided. Bring acrylics and brushes for painting and any fiber, jewelry, or other materials you would like to incorporate into the art. Contact us for more information.
Fee $125 Available on Saturdays 9 AM to 5 PM

Intermediate Figure Fabric Sculpting using Paverpol medium over a wire armature. The class time will be used for constructing a wire armature, building out with foil, wrapping with cottom fiber to create the basic figure. The figure will then be mounted to a base and clothed with fabric and accessories. The sculpture will be created using transparent Paverpol and various fabrics to create a natural color figurative sculpture. The sculpture will dry to a permanent hard surface sculpture. All techniques involved will be explained and demonstrated as the students complete their own project.
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Fee $95 Available on Saturdays 9 AM to 5 PM Intermediate level.

Advanced Figure Fabric Sculpting using Paverpol medium over a wire armature. The class time will be used for constructing a wire armature, building out with foil, wrapping with cottom fiber to create the basic figure. The figure will then be mounted to a base and clothed with fabric and accessories. Portions of the sculpture will be created with Magic-Sculpt. The sculpture will be finished to simulate cast bronze. The sculpture will dry to a permanent hard surface sculpture. All techniques involved will be explained and demonstrated as the students complete their own project.
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Fee $125 Available on Saturdays 9 AM to 5 PM Intermediate to advanced level.

Mixed Media Sculpting with Paverpol and Magic-Sculpt. A free form sculpture will be created using wire, wood, foam, and fabric. The sculpture will be a free stading abstract sculpture finished to resemble polished and rusted metal. The sculpture will dry to a permanent hard surface sculpture. All techniques involved will be explained and demonstrated as the students complete their own project.
Contact us for more information.
Fee $125 Available on Saturdays 9 AM to 5 PM Intermediate to advanced level.