Well after several requests to teach this and finding the perfect setting I am happy to announce a rare invitation to you for this 3 day fun filled workshop! Seating is limited so sign up now! Here are the details:
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SANTO DE ESTRELLA (Holy Star)~ A 3 day creative exploration
with Robin Dudley-Howes!
March
15,16 & 17 2013
Newport
Beach,Ca
Hosted
by Lisa Sarvak Heaney
Cost:
$300 plus $95 kit for 3 days ($395 total)
all levels welcome
robin@powerline6.com
Description:
My
love for this art form started several years ago from an article in Los Angeles
magazine. I still have the pictures and
have been intrigued ever since.
Basically, Santos (Spanish name for “Saints”) cage dolls as I understand
them, were hand carved in the 17th and 18th century by priests in Spain
and Portugal for religious ceremonies, processions and home alters. They took the place of a church or priest in
times of war when travel was restricted or if the local church was too far and
the cage was utilized as a space for sacred objects and offerings. As I created my own version of this Santos I
wanted to convey a sense of beauty, peace and whimsical sweetness but still
keep the general integrity and shape of the original antique cage dolls that I
had studied. The process of sculpting
and refining the details started in June 2011 using polymer clay. My first prototype burned but luckily I was
able to make a mold from it! From the
ashes (so to speak) there was further refinement and finally the finished
product which I am sharing with you.
This is a time intensive project and will take a full 3 days. In this class you will learn: Day 1: Basics of sculpting head, arms and
hands. Day 2: armature construction,
faux wood surface techniques using molding paste, paints and dyes, how to paint eyes using a template,
assembling the cage to the torso with solder and decorative elements. Day 3:
Of course we need to make fun items to accessorize her like a banner,
crepe paper collar, earrings, crown and a necklace that can be converted into
your own personal bracelet. The
“bracelet” techniques will include simple jewelry construction and my own
“faux” swivel clasp technique to add several charms. A full 3 days of techniques and fun for
sure! You should finish and leave with
your very own Santo de Estrella art piece!
The
kit Includes most everything to make your beautiful Santo: enough pre-conditioned polymer clay to sculpt
the head, arms and hands, heavy armature wire, paper mache’ torso, pre-cut
wood, filigrees, crown material, glass glitter, vintage crepe paper, use of
dyes, gel flux, fire proof surface, molding paste, 2 part epoxy puddy &
paints, copper foil and sheet. You will
also receive supplies for the Peace banner and crown, rhinestones for her
earrings, chain, beads/pearls and wire for her necklace which can be used as a
bracelet for you. I will provide molds
and resources on how to make them, pasta machine to condition clay, oven to
cure the clay. If you do not have a
soldering iron I will have some available to rent for $5. Lease let me know ahead it you will need
soldering equipment.
Please
bring:
Potluck
dish to share
Needle
and thread (white)
Scissors
(for paper)
Jewelry
pliers (chain nose, small round nose and wire cutters)
1
Empty (or full) baby bell, Laughing Cow cheese container (this will be used for
the cage bottom). I know this is a weird
request, so email me if you have questions.
**Soldering
iron (with bevel ¼ inch tip, no cone tips) with stand and sponge
charms
for your bracelet
Excepted
forms of payment : paypal, credit card, money order, check. Please email me your preference or...
Make checks/money orders payable to :
Robin
Dudley-Howes
1321
Engracia Ave
Torrance,
Ca. 90501
Payment
arrangements can be made if need be, just contact me. A deposit of $150 will
hold your seat. All final payments in
full for the total amount of $395 must be made by March 5, 2013. No refunds.
All payments are final.
Oh, here is my latest obsession....paper clay doll making! Stay tuned for more and little tuts on some of their accessories!
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