*BRAND NEW*
Advanced Beeswax Collage (201):
Hinged Canvas

Join Diane for another fun-filled afternoon in her newest hands-on workshop designed to take the techniques learned in her basic Beeswax Collage class to the next level.  You will create a stunning hinged canvas art piece from two 8" x 10" canvases.  We will begin by preparing the canvases with a background of ink and torn tissue paper adhered with melted beeswax.  Then, students will select images and other papers to enhance the collage - using a nature bird theme as our guide. We will add color to the collaged paper ephemera using both crayons and water soluble oil pastels.

Once the basic design and framework for the canvases is done, we will create small niches with vignettes inside the canvas that will be adorned with natural objects, feather birds or eggs. To add individual personality and charm, you will further embellish your canvases with letters, quotes, ribbons and found objects. Last but not least, hinges will be added to create your final standing art masterpiece.
                                                                                   
All the necessary materials will be supplied: two canvas boards, collage materials, ephemera, beeswax, embellishments and more. Students are welcome to bring their own elements to personalize their canvases, but this is not necessary. You will create a pair of imaginative beeswax art collages that you will be proud to display in your home or give as a gift to *wow* your recipient.

ABOUT THE TEACHER:
Diane Bouchard is a member of the International Society of Altered Book Artists (ISABA), and the hostess of multiple Round Robin's and Swaps. Diane has been stockpiling vintage ephemera and craft supplies for years and discovered the ultimate method for archiving them - in an Altered Book. Diane teaches Altered Books 101, Advanced Altered Books 201 , Artist Trading Cards, Altered Book Hidden Keepsake Box, Beeswax Collage 101 and Advanced Beeswax Collage 201 classes at The Nova Studio.