
Workshop with Gordon | CREATE SPIRIT FIGURES | 1 Day
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One Day Workshop | 10am-4pm | $225 Future Member | $202 VAC Member
Saturday, December 6, 2025
Join Beverly Gordon to create unique three-dimensional figures workshop at the Visual Arts Center (VAC). Create unique three-dimensional figures (spirit "dolls") that express a sense of mystery, power and whimsy, which may imbued with healing intentions. You will learn simple construction techniques and easy to incorporate a wide range of evocative fibers, found materials and natural elements. No experience necessary.
Supplies to be provided by the students:
-Scissors
-Needles and strong thread in variety of colors
-PVA White glue or other adhesives, gel medium if you have it
-Strong cord for wrapping and tying—can be cotton, waxed linen, artificial sinew or whatever is available. Also, small gauge wire if you have it.
-Selection of small, clean plastic bottles, less than quart size
-Variety of fabric scraps and yarn of different weights and colors, ribbons, beads, feathers, buttons, crepe paper, costume jewelry, corks, shells, sticks and other materials you have on hand—use your imagination.
-Small selection of acrylic paints if you have them on hand
(If students are willing, we will share these materials so there is a wide variety to choose from. The instructor will provide additional resources such as epoxy clay and specialty mediums which students can use if they wish for a small contribution of $2.00-$4.00)
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