Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Book of Shadows

Mixed media, altered book workshop with Cathy Stoyko
                       at the Abbey in Cumberland Oct. 6th and 7th



      Join Cathy Stoyko at the Abbey Studio in Cumberland for an intensive 2 day exploration of mixed media painting and altered book techniques, visual story telling and creating with intention. Using 2nd hand and 'freestore' children's board books as the base you will create a personal art book, your own a 'Book Of Shadows'. It could also be called a Book of; Wisdom, Dreams, Magic, Prayers, Visions... you decide. We will use images a
nd text to tell stories, honour muses, manifest visions, record dreams, recipies, significant memories, lists and more. This may end up being a work in progress and a jumping off point for future projects. Learn fun mixed media techniques that can be applied to other art practices, perfect for new and experienced artists.

     "We will start by sanding and priming the pages with gesso. While these are drying we will look at examples of altered books and mixed media art and I'll demo a variety of mixed media techniques. Then we will start creating backgrounds and layers on the pages. For each page spread I'll suggest some ideas and give you prompts to jump off from. Work stations with tools, materials and prompts will be set around the room to use during the workshop and a creative flurry will be had!"

    Cathy has been active in the arts in the Comox Valley community for over a decade and loves to share her passion for creating. She has taught various mixed media art workshops in the past for children and adults at the Dennman Island Arts Centre, at the Abbey, Comox Valley Art Gallery and through the Denman Island and Cumberland community schools.


    The workshop will take place on the weekend of Oct 6th and 7th. Conact Cathy for more information and to pre register at cdstoyko@unserve.com or call (250) 218-0704. Bring a lunch or plan to pick something up at one of the near by Cumberland cafes. Class size is limited to 10 people and if you register by Sept. 30th  pay only $100(m
ost materials and tools are included and provided). Those who register will get a list of suggested ideas and things to bring like personal ephemera, photos/copies and basic tools to bring. 
The Abbey Studio is lcated at the corner of 1st & Penrith Ave. in Cumberland.