Acrylic Skins – A Contemporary Approach

Hello fellow artists!
I’m writing to let you know about  my next workshop.
It is sponsored by Golden Paints so all the paints and mediums are provided.
And it’s at Studio G in the Duncan area.
(an amazing brand new 1200 sq ft space with high ceilings, lots of light, on a beautiful acreage).
I have 20 spots so if you are interested please let me know.
The course description & details are below.

Acrylic Skins – A Contemporary Approach
Date: Sat June 23rd & Sun June 24th
Time: 10 am – 4 pm

In this course we will explore the amazing capacity of acrylic media to be used in alternative ways. Studying contemporary artists’, their concepts and methods will be a catalyst for innovative experiments. We will be pouring acrylic skins and using them in a variety of ways limited only by your imagination. Image transfers, sculptural directions and installation possibilities will be explored as well as a collaborative project to finish.
**all paints & mediums are included
and provided by Golden Paints
**a materials list, map to site & pre-work will be provided
after registration via email
Details:
Studio G
7298 Somenos Rd.
Duncan, BC V9L 5Z9
Contact: Sara Robichaud (250)797-0505 sara@sararobichaud.ca
Fee: $170
Event Open to Public
http://www.goldenpaints.com/artist/wap/artist.php?uid=52

Pilot test group

Seven ladies from the Duncan Heritage Quilters Guild offered to help out with proofing the new instruction booklet, test the new tools and help with the timing for my new Kumihimo workshop.  We had a lot of fun and the results were very colourful.

18th Annual Carrefour Europeen du Patchwork in France

Canada is the guest country in the 2012 at the 18^th Carrefour Europeen du Patchwork exhibition held in Alsace near Strasbourg, France, September 13 – 18^th, 2012. 

Sandra Redford the curator for the Canadian exhibition who has her studio in Torontocontacted me after hearing about my work.  After several emails she chose Standing Strong a work I completed in 2010 to be part of this prestigious show of fibre arts. 

 

Standing Strong

 72”h x 36” w

Whole cloth wall hanging art quilt

Hand dyed and painted 100 % cotton

Silk rushing

Embellished with French Knots and running stitch in Perle` Coton.

 

Gloria S. Daly: Standing Strong is based on the artist’s observations and personal encounters with the maple trees atCowichanBay located 20km from her studio onVancouver Island. The maple trees can reach 36 metres in height the largest maple inCanada

This art piece may be used as a wall hanging or a bed quilt. It is fully batted and backed.

Blanket Statement: No Shame in Patches

Perle` Coton #3 was used for all the embroidery stitches.

Measuring 6 ft. x 7 ft. 6 inches this is the largest “Patchwork” in the series Blanket Statement: No Shame In Patches, like the entire series all the pieces are constructed from old woolen blankets.

Ovate 1-4 Blanket Statement; No Shame In Patches

Snow Country #3

Snow Country #2

Snow Counrty #1

Cowichan Theatre Gallery – Solo Show

Cowichan Theatre GalleryJan-Feb.2012 Blanket Statement: No Shame In Patches will hang in the Cowichan Theatre Gallery. 11 pieces the first in this series are on show for 2 months.
Added to the show are 5 more of my works from other series.