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Mary Owens Portfolio/Seminar Info:
I would like to stress that the projects in this portfolio are geared for all levels of experience and have been very successful for the beginner as well as the more experienced student! What makes these classes all the more successful is the fact that the participating student does not have to spend a lot of time and money purchasing materials they are not sure they will want to use after class. This is good for the shop owner sponsoring the class also. You will be better equipped to make wise purchasing choices for art materials to carry in regards to pen and ink and the oil rouging technique I have developed. Most of my classes only require the student to bring a roll of paper towel, and the surface choice for the project picked for the seminar! Most classes on stretched canvas require no prepping before class. You may purchase surfaces through me or through your own sources. If a wood project is decided on, I can provide a detailed pattern for your wood cutter or give you a source for purchasing.
Patterns for wood and instructions for wood and surface prep will be provided after booking. I suggest the classes run 6-7 hours for the best results [e.g. 9am till noon, 1pm till 5-5:30pm]
I PROVIDE FOR EACH STUDENT:
A COMPLETE PATTERN PACKET including color photo, detailed instructions, a detailed pattern as well as simplified pattern for tracing onto surface, and page protector [retail value of $8.00]
Other INFORMATION HANDOUTS, SUFFICIENT PAINT AND MEDIUMS to complete the project, MISC. TOOLS such as palette knives, transfer paper, palettes, ball-point pens, erasers, brushes, technical pens, etc!
ALL YOU NEED IS PAPER TOWELS, AND THE SURFACE! (unless you request that we provide one)
SPONSOR COST INFORMATION: My fee is 375.00 for 15 Students and $25.00 per student over 15 per day for a one day project. I require a minimum of 15 students and can comfortably accommodate up to 30 students as long as the facilities can accommodate. The NEW Ultimate Design Seminars are $30.00 per student per day and has a MAX amount of students of 15.
My travel expenses of either $.51 per mile round trip if driving, or a super saver fare for air travel will be covered by sponsor, plus hotel. [Super saver booked in advance, as long as reimbursement is guaranteed]
PREPPING INSTRUCTIONS FOR SURFACE CHOICES
Please pass this information on to any students preparing to come to our seminar. The time frame for whitewashing wood and sealing is critical when it comes to working with the technical pen. I will be providing this spray for the students to use in class so they will not be required to bring any product with them.
Refer to the sheets with photos attached for the sizes of the pieces being done in class. Remember that using the projectors in class will allow the students to bring in different sizes as well as surface choices. Students do not have to adhere to my size suggestions, they can vary the size because the projector will enlarge or reduce as needed. This makes the entire seminar a fun and really unique experience!
IF WORKING ON CANVAS
Please advise that they use Fredrix Medium grade [red label] for the best results. There is NO PREP before class. Just bring to class as is! No Canvas Panels at all.
IF WORKING ON WOOD
Please follow these instructions for prepping:
- Sand wood if needed, wipe off dust.
- Use a rag dampened with water and a squirt of any regular bottled white acrylic paint. NO “White Lightning” or “Pickling Medium”. Use the rag to “stain” the wood surface with the white paint. Do not completely basecoat unless the grain is really offensive. Let dry; evaluate, then repeat if needed. Set wood aside to dry completely.
- Seal with at least 3 GENEROUS coats of Matte Spray. Let the spray dry between coats. If students can not locate Liberty Matte Spray; they can use Americana, or any other brand of sealer. You will notice the grain of the wood is raised. Use brown grocery bag or a piece of tracing paper folded into 4ths to buff and smooth the surface; then dust it off before bringing it to class.
This process must be done at least 24 hours in advance.
- Do not wait til the last minute. If you can allow 48 hours it would be even better!
- If the wood has a busy grain and basecoating is desired, use a sponge roller and coat evenly, let dry and seal with the spray I mentioned above.
IF WORKING ON SLATE
Basecoat with a sponge roller and at least 2 coats of white or off white acrylic paint. Do NOT wet the roller with water at all; it will leave bubbles on the surface of the slate. Let dry, then seal with 2 light mists of matte spray. 24 hours before class is a must for curing time to be achieved.
IF WORKING ON TIN
Basecoat following the directions for slate. Sponge rolling achieves an eggshell finish that accepts the inking and rouging wonderfully. Spray and seal 24 hours before class
Project sizes for my seminars should be no smaller than 8 x 10 and no larger than 16 x 20
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