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Please click each lesson to add them to your calendar:
Lesson 1: Dec. 23 (Wednesday, 6:30pm - 8:00pm EST) - Introduction to Trash Art
Lesson 3: Jan. 6 (Wednesday, 6:30pm - 8:00pm EST) - Material Manipulation and Creating Samples
Lesson 4: Jan. 13 (Wednesday, 6:30pm - 8:00pm EST) - Joinery and Object Assemblage
Lesson 5: Jan. 20 (Wednesday, 6:30pm - 8:00pm EST) - Finishing Techniques
Lesson 6: Jan. 27 (Wednesday, 6:30pm - 8:00pm EST) - Final Presentations and display
The class is conducted LIVE on New York City time (Eastern US timezone) - please make sure you adjust for your own timezone.
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Trash Art requires different materials for different pieces. We will discuss your specific required materials class by class as we build out our works. It is best practice not to purchase your objects. If needed, buy vintage / used goods. For paints, tools varnishes, adhesives, etc., do not feel restricted, you are welcome to purchase freely from any store used or new.
Required Materials:
● Sketchbook (or any drawing substrate like notebooks and loose paper)
● Your choice of drawing supplies (pens, pencils, pastels, colored pencils, charcoal, watercolors, paints, markers, etc.)
● A folder, bucket, binder or organizer for your material manipulation samples and object collection
Before Class 1: Students are asked to find one container (box, small jewelry case, shoe, any empty container) Max size: 12in x 12in Min size: 3in x 3in
Before Class 1: Please bring 3 different small objects for a class exercise.
● 2 objects that speak to you
● 1 completely random object
● Objects that vary in weight, texture, and malleability
● Assign 1 object as your substrate and/or base (usually the biggest, heaviest or flattest)
● It is best practice not to purchase your found items
Before class 2: A collection of 50 objects found or collected
Before Class 3: Manipulation tool/s that interest you such as scissors, sand paper, soldering iron, heat gun (and plate), paint and brushes, rocks, ink or dye, hammer, needle and thread, etc.
Before Class 4: Joinery, adhesives and binding material/s that interest you such as glues and cements, wires (and wire cutters), yarns, chords, chain, twine, nails or screws (and hammer or correct screwdriver), stapler, hinges, think outside the box, take a stroll in your local hardware store.
Before your final presentation: You will need to varnish or apply a finish to your final piece.
● Types of finishes will be reviewed in Class 5, but feel free to familiarize yourself with options like matte/semi-gloss/gloss varnishes, both spray and liquid, UV varnishes vs. Non UV, Resin Glaze, Acrylic Glaze, Oil Painting Varnishes, Wood, Automotive and Boat Varnish (for super high gloss!), and standard Artists Sprays for drawings work great on pieces you want to preserve from dust but don't want to add a finish to.
After the course: You may want to display your piece on the wall, on a stand or in public after class. We will discuss this in Class 6, but feel free to familiarize yourself with various forms of art installation like professional wall hanging, public display, wires and handing supplies, display cases and stands.
Optional Materials
These materials are dependent on your final piece and are not needed for class. This class will require various materials for everyone. Some people may be interested the following supplies:
● wires and screws for hangings and displaying
● needles, tweezers, scissors
● pliers, wire cutters
● heat gun
● soldering iron
● paper cutter
● cutting board
● exacto knife
● ruler
● small loom if you plan to weave
● small silk sewing pins or dowels for defying gravity
● screws and nails with appropriate tools
● hinges and various hardware supplies (dependent on your sketch)
● disinfectants (for trash pickers like your instructor)
● large bucket for storage of objects
● binder or binder sheets
● resin may be required for your work
● sewing machine may be required for your work
● mica powder
● sculpey clay
● plastic paint primer or other specific primer
● various paints (specific paint will be discussed per person)
● display stand or case
● small shelf inserts for you box
Where to find:
Ebay (for used supplies!):
Ex: Search>Art Supplies>Filter>Condition>Pre-Owned/Used
Etsy and Vintage Shops (don’t be tempted, only purchased used objects):
Ex: Search>Art Supplies>Filter>Item Type>Vintage
Amazon (for quick shipping, be creative, can you reuse the packaging?):
For your convenience, we teamed up with A Cherry on Top, art supplies. By clicking any product on the list, you can place an order with a 20% discount using promo code AGORA20. You may choose any other supplier or product you prefer.
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Enjoy your international artistic journey!
We look forward to meeting you!
Rachel Adams
ARTiClass
Online Workshops team
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