10/14: OS Scarecrow @ Michael’s SOUTH

Scarecrow

OS Scarecrow Date:Saturday, October 14, 2006 Time: 12:00p-3:00p (3-hour class) Cost: $25 + supplies
  • Michael’s, SOUTH
    2140 Southgate Road
    Colorado Springs, CO 80906
    719/475-7580
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  • Class Syllabus

    • “Brush Up” (review proper brush care)
    • Learn how to properly use and load flat brushes, scriptliner, and the mini scruffy brush
    • 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:

    • Oval matte board, 12×12 scrapbook page, gift bag, or surface of choice

    BRUSHES:

    • 1059 Plaid One Stroke Value Pack Brushes (best value) For this project we will be using ¾” and #12, #8, #6, #4 & #2 flat brushes, #2 scriptliner, and small scruffy

    PLADI FOLK ART PAINTS:

    • Burnt Umber
    • Berry Wine
    • Licorice
    • Pure Orange
    • School Bus Yellow
    • Thicket
    • Wicker White
    • Yellow Ochre
    • Linen, optional for background
    • Butter Pecan, optional for background

    MEDIUMS & OTHER TOOLS:

    • 868 Folk Art Floating Medium
    • 1060 One Stroke Brush Basin or any brush basin
    • Graphite or Transfer Paper
    • 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)