Guest Artist

Michael deMeng from Montana

Transparency Collage-ssemblage

Saturday July 19th
10 am – 5 pm Cost $130

*Lunch will be provided

AND A Chance to Win A Custom Made Art Piece Made by Michael

See below for details

Remember those ads in the back of comic books for X-ray glasses? I was always fascinated by these; I never owned a pair (mostly because my parents told me that it would be a waste of money and they wouldn’t work), but I really wanted to see what it would be like to have the powers of Superman. What I think was intriguing wasn’t the ability to see through something, but rather the ability to experience a variety of visual layers simultaneously. What an amazing experience that would be.

So here’s a class for you if you have had similar thoughts or ambitions. In this class we will be exploring the art of layered imagery using transparencies as well as a combination of painting, collage, and assemblage. Using mostly paint and glue, I’ll show you some nifty little tricks involving those see-through images that will create some ghostly effects. Students will create a strange layered world that combines the visible and the semi-invisible….way better than those X-ray glasses.

P.S. I wanted to title this class “I Can See Clearly Now” with the Johnny Nash song playing in the background. “Boom ba, ba boom ba boom ba”. After all, you’ll see all obstacles in your way, AND I have no doubt that “it will be a bright, bright sunshiny day”.

DETAILS For Diablo OR No Diablo:

For each deMeng Workship day that a student takes at The Artists' Nook July 17-20th, they will receive a little matchbox...filled with something.

The idea is to get the one with a little devil.

If you get the devil Michael will make a little shrine for you (roughly 4"x6"ish) that will incorporate a personal item that you would like included.

The Matchbox Opening Ceremony will be a Wine & Cheese Party after Critque on Saturday.

Saturday's workshop ends at 5 pm so the Critque should end about midnight.... Just kidding!

More like 5:30 pm for the unveiling of the festivities!

*If you have dietary restrictions, you are welcome to bring your lunch. There is a refrigerator and microwave on the premises.

Workshop Registration and Cancellation Policy

Supply List

AN- next to supply means it is available at The Artists' Nook

Acrylic Paints by Golden available at The Artists' Nook:

--Titanium White
--Mars Black
--Quinacridone Nickel Azo Gold
--Quin Crimson
--Dioxazine Purple
--Pthalo Green (blue shade)
--Paynes Gray
--iridescent, or interfererence colors by Golden (pick a couple you might like to work with…Interference Blue is nice and the Iridescent Stainless Steel is pretty nifty too).

Glues (AN): E6000 or Liquid Nails clear, Paintable Acrylic Caulk (white),

5 minute epoxy putty

Masking tape

Roll of Paper Towels

Paint brushes (AN)

Transparencies- You can print these on a inkjet printer or a laser printer (the laser will be less likely to run). You can also take your images to Kinkos and have transparent photocopies made. Bring a plethora of images…more is better. You’ll never know what will come in handy.

Ephemera and non-transparent collage items. Could be anything from paper to fabric, to mesh to whatever.

A variety of small doodads….and when I say variety, I mean variety. Anything that has an interesting shape, pattern or color would be good.
8. A small box, frame, cigar box, or block of wood. This will be the base of your piece. I would say nothing over 5” x 7” ( but really that is up to you)

OPITIONAL:

--Heat gun
--Dremel with cutoff wheels
--Basic tools like pliers, wire cutters, etc

--soldering iron or small butane torch

Basic Tool Kit contains: Scissors, or craft knife, cutting mat, pencil, double stick tape/favorite adhesive, metal or metal edged ruler, and any other goodies you like to use..