| Cheryl, an experienced artist and instructor, teaches a variety of workshops in her home studio in Arroyo Grande, California, ranging in subject from traditional bookbinding and etching to unique soldered jewelry and altered books. Open to any level enthusiast, these small classes (6 maximum) offer an intimate learning experience and encouraging creative environment. |
| See Class Descriptions Below; You can schedule any class with 3 or more students--just email me! I can be flexible to your schedule. |
| ALL MATERIALS INCLUDED IN CLASS FEE! Students bring nothing to class and walk out with finished treasures and the knowledge of how to create more. |
| Students at recent Jewelry Workshop |
| Class fees may be paid using PayPal's secure system with any credit card--you don't need to be a member of PayPal. Click on "add to cart" and you'll be guided through the process. (set up some classes) |
| Soldered Reliquaries $65.00 one day workshop or 6 hours Create small three-dimensional reliquaries (shrines) by building a box around a paper whimsy that you stamp, paint, collage...whatever! Using the instructor's supplies of glass, metals for taping and soldering, found objects, charms, handmade papers, etc., you'll learn to construct a box of board and glass, cut glass, create a wonderful momento of a treasured person, event, whatever! You'll also learn to cut decorative edging with copper tape, solder the box together, and add charms. In addition to attentive instruction, you will receive an equipment and supply list and how-to handout. Instructor: Cheryl: Limit: 6 students (See cancellation policy further down this page.) |
| Approximately 3"H by 4"W and 1/2" deep See more reliquaries & how they mount: "Art for Sale--Small Shrines/Reliquaries" |
| Traditional Bookbinding $85.00 -- all materials included; two-day workshop or 10 hours Learn traditional hard cover bookbinding--just like the Medieval monks used to do it! Make journals or books for dropping in images, text, whatever! Cut, group, and sew pages, create covers with fabric, add decorative endpapers, and bind your spine. Papers, fabrics, tools... all materials are supplied, plus a detailed, illustrated 'how-to' handout, with glossary, bibliography, and where to buy supplies. Instructor: Cheryl; Limit: 6 students (See cancellation policy further down this page.) |
| Altered Books $55.00 -- all materials included; one day workshop or 6 hours |
| Calligraphy Basics $60.00 -- all materials included (workshop) three evening workshop or 9 hours Learn basic calligraphic techniques, such as pen angle, letter stroke and various scripts, a bit of history on the alphabet. Ultimately, you'll design a card using decorative initial letters and watercolors. Dip pen, ink, paper, and paint provided. In addition to attentive instruction, you will receive a supply list and how-to handout. $60.00 Instructor: Cheryl; Limit: 6 students (See cancellation policy further down this page.) |
| Collage and Glass Soldered Jewelry $65.00 -- all materials included one-day workshop or 6 hours Create beautiful double-sided soldered glass jewelry. Using the instructor's supplies, (or use your own images, photos, etc.) you'll learn from A-Z how to make your own wearable art. You'll learn to cut decorative edging with copper tape, cut glass, solder edges, add jump rings and charms. In addition to attentive instruction, you will receive an equipment and supply list and how-to handout. Instructor: Cheryl; Limit: 6 students (See cancellation policy further down this page.) |
| REFUND POLICY: Cancellations made 5 days before the class will be refunded in full. A cancellation made less than 5 days prior to the class, receives a 1/2 refund. This is to ensure compensation of investment in materials and preparation. If the school cancels a class, students will be notified & refunded in full. |
| Email Cheryl for more details on classes: cherylsartworkshop@sbcglobal.net |
| Cheryl Barton-Petrie has a solid background as a sculptor, printmaker, painter, and craftsperson. Currently she teaches art history and aesthetics to undergraduates and graduates at a SF university.
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| Students at recent Bookbinding Workshop |
| Open to any level enthusiast. In this workshop learn how to alter recycled books and morph them into a work of art! We'll use paint, collage, sewing, found objects, etc. and learn to create pockets, doors, collage, and other unique book designs. The instructor will supply tools, books to alter, papers, gesso, paint, transparencies, found objects, etc! Your ultimate result can be a theme book, journal, scrapbook, learning tool, visual playground, or l'objet d'art! In addition to attentive instruction, you will receive a supply list and how-to handout. Instructor: Cheryl; Limit: 6 students (See cancellation policy further down this page.) |
| WORKSHOPS |
heryl's Art Workshops and Art
| Basic apothecary $25.00 -- all materials included; 2 hours; 2 days Learn basics of apothecary techniques; herbs used for different ailments, how they have been treated from the Middle Ages until now, and methods for application or ingestion. Learn how to make decoctions, infusions, salves, oils, and tinctures with appropriate type of herb. Some growing here at my studio; all others USDA approved as organic. I'm just learning this art, so there will be sharing and researching. Instructor: Cheryl; Limit: 6 students (See cancellation policy further down this page.) |
| Mosaic light switch or plug covers w/glass & millefiori $55.00 -- all materials included; two-day workshop or 6 hours Create a cover plate in the traditional mosaic technique incorporating millefiore pieces, an ancient Italian (Murano) patterned glass. A usable art piece for your home!. Learn to cut glass, and mosaic with mastic and grout. We'll layout a design first, then attach and grout. Glasses, millefiore, odds and ends to incorporate, tools... all materials are supplied, plus a detailed, illustrated 'how-to' handout, with glossary, bibliography, and where to buy supplies. Instructor: Cheryl; Limit: 6 students (See cancellation policy further down this page.) |
