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photo above courtesy of Don Drumm Studios and Gallery

Well, that was fun! There was a lot of experimenting (with fantastic results) at the Mixed Media Print workshop at Don Drumm Studios and Gallery. Check out the gallery’s workshop page for more images.

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Don Drumm Studios and Gallery will be celebrating National American Craft Week with five days of workshops. A list of artists, classes and times can be found on the event page.

Mixed Media Prints is scheduled for Thursday, October 13, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. We will explore mixed media monotypes using shape, texture and found objects.

Playing around with ideas and sample work:

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This year I’m bringing along the little press, too!

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Once again Don Drumm Studios & Gallery is celebrating National American Craft Week with a full schedule of workshops featuring ceramics, mosaics, weaving and more. This year I added a new focus to my monoprint class – Folding an Artful Book.

Working within the allotted time (2 hours), and knowing that printing ink (even water based) can be slow drying, called for some changes in materials. Inexpensive tube watercolors replaced the ink and the garden was raided for a selection of leaves and plants. The X-book design, from Making Handmade Books by Alisa Gorden, was chosen for its handsome form that belies its simple construction.

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There is much to be said for a project that appeals to artists at all levels – this one was basic enough for a beginner, yet adaptable for those with plenty of visual art experience. In other words, it’s a keeper! I learned that the finely textured underside of a hydrangea leaf is great for printing and mint adds a bit of aromatherapy to the process.

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Tom, Carol and Jean

Did I mention the weather? It was gorgeous!

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