9/27: OS Scarecrow @ Michael’s EAST

Autumn Scarecrow
Date: September 27, 2006
Time: 5:30p-8:30p
Cost: $20 plus supplies
Michael’s, EAST
3040 Powers Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
622-9521
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Class Syllabus

  • Learn/Review One Stroke Painting Terminology
  • “Brush Up” (review proper brush care)
  • Review proper use and loading of One Stroke flat brushes and scriptliner
  • Learn the strokes to paint scarecrow (pumpkin, hat, straw, overalls, details
  • Learn to use patterns
  • Learn to float color for shadowing
  • Paint project as time permits
  • Pre-Class Prep:

    • Purchase all the supplies before class
    • With your paid registration, Michael’s would like to offer you 10% off your class supplies

    Supply List:

    Suggested Surface:

    • Gift bag or gift box, scrapbook paper, stationery, etc.

    Brushes:

    • 1059 Plaid One Stroke Value Pack Brushes (best value)
      For this project we will be using ¾”, #12 and #6 flat brushes, and #2 script liner

    Plaid Folk Art Paints:

    • Burnt Umber
    • Engine Red
    • Licorice
    • Pure Orange
    • School Bus Yellow
    • Thicket
    • Wicker White
    • Yellow Ochre

    Plaid Folk Art Mediums & Tools:

    • 868 Folk Art Floating Medium
    • 1060 One Stroke Brush Basin or any brush basin
    • Graphite Paper (black or grey)
    • Stylus or similar

    Basic Supplies From Home:

    • Class registration receipt
    • Paper and pencil for note taking
    • Paper towels
    • 5-10 Styrofoam plates–undivided and not paper
    • Apron or similar, to protect clothing from splatters (optional, but highly recommended)