Students will learn how to create one-of-a-kind holiday ornaments using found papers, such as book pages, sheet music, maps, and other paper ephemera. Topics covered include selection and collection of papers, kinds of adhesives, folding and gluing techniques, and the physical and aesthetic aspects of hanging paper ornaments.
Skill Level
All
Objective
Skill Development, Creativity Enhancement
Outcome
Creation of Artwork, Inspiration and Creativity
Instructor
Amy Stevens is an arts educator and mixed-media artist with 30+ years of experience, working from her studio overlooking Sanford Lake in Benzie County. She has taught art and English, K-12 and adults, in both public and private school settings for 35 years, retiring in 2011 after 23 years of teaching literature and composition at Interlochen Arts Academy. She and her husband, John Huston, own and operate Glen Lake Artists Gallery in Glen Arbor. Amy holds a Bachelor of Philosophy and a Master of Education from Grand Valley State University.
Supply List
Students will need to bring scissors and a glue stick. All other materials will be provided by the instructor.
Cancellation
Please read the GAAC cancellation and refund policy here: https://glenarborart.org/terms-and-conditions/