We will be designing an 11 1/2 inch by 9 1/2 inch frame with seashore elements. The initial design is drawn with permanent ink and then lightly colored with transparent water based paint. We will use different water based mediums to make the paint flow and to become slightly transparent. A water based finish will be applied to protect and enhance your artwork. Your frame will be finished with a mirror and decorative paper on the back for a professional presentation.
All materials provided.
Maximum class size: 8
A move from Michigan to Sturbridge, MA brought Karen to New England and an introduction to the wonderful world of Early American Decoration. After many visits to Old Sturbridge Village she developed a love and respect for all the country painted tinware, floorcloths, decorated trays and primitive paintings. Karen became a member of the Historical Society of Early American Decoration in 1972 after submitting two pieces for judging. Since that time she has received awards in theorem painting, country painting, and bronze powder stencilling on tin and wood. Karen also teaches other Early American techniques such as gold leaf, reverse glass painting, freehand bronze, brides boxes, fractures, scherenschnitte, floorcloths, primitive painting and pen and ink applications. Karen has taught classes at Sturbridge Village, chapter meetings and the Historical Society of Early American Decoration’s annual fall workshop meetings. The past 23 years she has been busy teaching at the Handicraft Club in Providence, RI. Karen is currently serving as corresponding secretary on the board of trustees of the Historical Society of Early American Decoration.