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From the grandiose to the miniature, from High Art to low art, High Drama to soap opera, our story telling will ride the rollercoaster gradient between fact and fiction. Visual story telling devices might include book, altar, shrine, doll house, diorama, paper theater, shadow show. Our well equipped studios are set up for working with wood, print, paper, paint, metal, cloth and papier maché. We offer technique demos and individual problem solving. Focus on one technique and/or format in depth, or sample and mix your media. · We’ll discuss strategies for continuity, mechanisms for change, Issues of scale, portability and presentation.. |
HOUSING LIST PROVIDED ON REQUEST AFTER REGISTRATION. Registration and Deposit: Classes are limited to 12 – 13 students to insure a productive workshop experience. Early registration is recommended. A $150 deposit must accompany your registration. Your entire deposit will be applied toward tuition. Balance is due when you arrive for class. |
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A weekend in the Oiseaux Sisters Gulfport, Florida Studio March 16, 17, 18, 2012 PAPER THEATERS/SMALL WONDERS: Constructing Life's Drama in Miniature |
| Join us at Oiseaux South, our Gulfport studio for a weekend of mixed media papier mache play. A theater is a visual story telling device. Think altar, shrine, doll house, diorama, paper theater, shadow show. The theater you make will house your story and present your characters. Possible stories might include: Personal/family history, biography, mythology, fairy tale, newspaper item. We'll be working with imaging techniques using paint and other color media on paper, card, and found objects. We'll play with ways of transforming a variety of found containers and experiment with simple mechanisms to create astounding little worlds. |
Our artist explorations start on Friday evening with a wealth of images to inspire you. Saturday and Sunday we'll submerse ourselves in hands on studio explorations creating our theaters and arranging and rearranging the cast and scenery. Slides, examples, demonstrations and hands on practice. Sessions combine one on one and small group coaching with class exercises and critiques. Participants will be provided with a "must bring" and "optional" supply list upon registration.CLASS LIMIT: 10: So register soon!! CLASS FEE: $275/weekend (Includes slide talk on Friday, lunches & snacks on Sat. & Sun and some studio supplies) CLASS SCHEDULE: Friday: Dinner & Share at 6PM, Slide Talk at 7:30 PM Registration and Deposit: Classes are limited to 10 students to insure a productive workshop experience. Early registration is recommended. A $150 deposit must accompany your registration. Balance is due when you arrive for class. Lab fee, Friday Slide talk and meals are included. Light snacks and beverages will be provided throughout the weekend. Cancellation and Refund Policy: If you must withdraw from a class and do so before January 15th, 2012 we will refund your deposit less a $25 processing fee. If you withdraw later than January 15th, 2012 your deposit is nonrefundable. |
