Intarsian Painting anybody?

As I was varnishing my intarsian trays, this thought came across my mind.

Although tedious, intarsia is actually a very simple technique to master. It does not require much skill.... just lots of patience and the willingness to spare the time to complete the task. So I was thinking... to those who are willing to give it a shot...why not? Let's give it a try.

So .... I thought I'd run a workshop on this. We'll do intarsia on a tea-box.... at my place....maybe some time next month on a Saturday from 9am-5pm. What say you? I can only accomodate 10 at my home studio.... so please if you are interested... please register your interest here in my blog or email me at norana_g@hotmail.com.

I'll get the sample ready as soon as I finish painting for Lizana... together with the costings and all.... oooooohhhhh I'm already so excited.

Waiting eagerly to your response :)

Vicki...you're great..

Hey!hey!hey!...I've soooo many things to tell u.... buutttt...I feel so blur now...getting the writer's block so they say...yup!yup!yup!...so where do I begin....

OK...let's just start where I last left my blog... hmmm...Vicki! Wellll.... she came, she saw and she conquered!!! She's GOOOD...had so much fun and gained new tricks of the trade from her workshop. There were 11 of us in attendance...10 roses and a thorny Zahir (hehe sorry Zahir...just couldn't resist that!) . It was a good noisy boisterous group hahaha.

Anyway...there's this medium called the Magic Mix. I'd had it with me since it was first introduced some 2 or 3 years ago but had no idea what-so-ever on how to use it...(you see, I have this sickness...I MUST have anything and everything that's supposed to be beneficial for my art hahaha). Thankfully...I finally learned the benefits of Magic Mix from Vicki... and now am happily using it in almost every project I'd done since the workshop hehe...I'd recommend you to give it a try too...(errrr if you're an artist too la ...duhhh hehe). Don't know how to use it? Have no fear la...Nora is here hahaha...

And so...what do I have to show off? ...another UFO la...what else???... muahahaha. When will I finish it???...ohhh...1 fine day...God Willing...1 fine day ;)... and then I'll show it off again...yup!yup!yup! I'm very good at showing off....muahahahaha... I'm sure it's THAT obvious hahaha...

Vicki's workshops

Below are details of the workshop as provided by Craft Haven, One-Utama... have a look-see, give it no 2nd thoughts...come join us la. Need more info... call Craft Haven at 03-77273541 ok?

Workshop 1 : Textured Rose on Canvas
Date : 28th June 2008

Time : 10am-5pm
Venue : Dataran Prima, PJ

Cost : RM450

This design has a textured background incorporating texture paste used through a stencil. The background is then scumbled with tone on tone colours. A final wash of gold over the canvas before we settle into painting this achievable design. The rose is painted step by step, using colour layering with a wet-on-wet blending method. In this lesson we will cover designing, colour theory and painting skills.

There will be 2 patterns to choose from. Students may bring their own favourite stencil if they would like to, however Craft Haven will have enough for the students to use in class. Students will be supplied with an informative workshop pattern booklet of the design.

Workshop 2 : Rose Tray (Choice of metal or wooden tray)

Date : 29th and 30th June 2008

Time : 10.30am-5.30pm

Venue: Da Vincci, Ikano

Cost : RM750

This tray is painted in romantic toned colours. Students will have a chance to create their own colour scheme while painting these lovely roses. There will be a choice of 2 patterns, however we will also go over the principles of design, giving students a chance to design their own pattern. In this lesson, students, will discover how to mix colour values and how their background colours will relate to the foreground colours to create a look of harmony. The roses are painted in a refined blending method with over layers of glazes. Students will be supplied with an informative workshop pattern booklet of the design.

Vicki is coming to town...

Who's she? She's the Senior Support Artist for Jo Sonja products. Vicki is an Australian teacher who is also the Decorative Art Ambassador for the development of Teaching and Techniques in decorative painting. She has over 24 years of experience....ooohhh a very experienced lady:)

Besides regular teaching in Australia, Vicki teaches internationally where her enthusiasm has reached and inspired many who wish to acquire and further their own skills (...people like you and I la...) Vicki’s expertise is somewhat unique. Apart from a complete knowledge and control of the craft and all its applications; she has a well-constructed and applied philosophy of teaching her subject. She has extended the education programme to include support for professionals and offers courses in practical training and colour and design. Her lessons take you on a creative journey, encouraging all students to reach their potential and achieve excellent results. Vicki has been rewarded in seeing many of her students open businesses and become leading teachers and artists in their field.

When not travelling, Vicki loves painting the many aspects of her artistic repertoire. Her art work is featured on calendars and in magazines both nationally and internationally and offers a range of versatile pattern packs.... and now she's coming to town, offering 2 workshops with Craft Haven this end of June. Soooo...don't miss this opportunity...come join us la...