Orange Spiral Arts

December 2023-Art Play Dates via Zoom

ART PLAY DATES ARE IN SESSION ON TUESDAYS AT 11 AM CENTRAL TIME!

Hello Everyone!

You are invited to come hang out for an hour with other cool folks, and express your creativity!

Of course, I will have a guided lesson to take you through, and each week will be something new!

I hope you'll consider registering for one or all of the Tuesday classes in December.

Art is good for the heart, mind, body, and soul. Join us!

These classes are virtual classes, meaning you can join in from the comfort of your home!

Tuesday, December 5

11 am Central Time-12 pm Central Time

Paper and Fabric Collage Mastersheet

Grab your paper and fabric scraps to create a gorgeous collaged mastersheet.

You can use large drawing paper as the substrate, or felt, or quilt batting.

That all will depend on how you want to use your mastersheet: 

• gift tags (paper substrate is best)
• handmade book cover (felt or quilt batting is best)
• postcards (paper substrate)
• hand-stitched ornaments (paper, felt, or quilt batting work as substrates)
• holiday cards (paper substrate)
• needle book (felt or quilt batting)
• your idea

Supplies:

• fabric and paper scraps (nothing too thick)
• Elmer's glue stick (Disappearing Purple works great)
• Scissors for fabric and/or paper
• baby wipes
• substrate for the mastersheet-such as, 18x24 inch 50lb. drawing paper, felt, or quilt batting

Tuesday, December 12

11 am Central Time-12 pm Central Time

Hand-Stitching on Paper and Fabric Mastersheet (from 12/5)

Let's decorate sections of our mastersheet with some hand-stitching. 

Slow-stitching is a calming and enjoyable activity to do at this time of year.

Supplies:

• Needle and thread (Sashiko needles and threads work well; embroidery floss is great, too)
• Sharp scissors
• Thimble
• Stitching pattern ideas
• Collage Mastersheet

Tuesday, December 19

11 am Central Time-12 pm Central Time

Rubber Stamp Carving

Learn how to carve your own stamp, or add a new one to your current collection.

Supplies:

• Stamp carving material, such as MOO Carve, Speedball Speedy-Carve or Speedy-Cut blocks
• Speedball Lino Cutting Tool
• Self-healing cutting mat
• X-acto blade
• pencil (2 HB My First Ticonderoga)
• Sharpie marker
• stamp pad (StazOn or VersaFine Clair or Ranger Archival or Yellow Owl Workshop)
• tracing paper
• Image/design for your stamp

Tuesday, December 26

11 am Central Time-12 pm Central Time

Soothing Watercolor Painting

Let's decompress after the holidays and enjoy some watercolor play together.

Supplies:

• watercolor paints
• 140 lb. watercolor paper (any size you prefer)
• watercolor brushes (maybe grab a new one you have not worked with yet)
• water jars
• paper towel

 

NOTE: Registration fee is per person, per class

Low-income/Restricted-income rate when you purchase the month of classes

Thank you for your interest and support!

I look forward to creating with you!

Register for all 4 classes in December

$140 USD

 

 

Low-income/income-restricted Price for all 4 classes in December

$80 USD

 

 

Register for individual Tuesday classes in December

$35 each class, price per person

 

NOTE: Please email me with the class dates you are choosing

12/5

12/12

12/19

12/26

IMPORTANT: Be sure your PayPal email address is current, as that is how I will send you the Zoom link for class.

 

Policy Note: No refunds. I am a one-woman, small business. Thanks in advance for your understanding.

 

With Gratitude, Love, Kindness, and Creativity,

-Briana aka OrangeSpiralArts

Holiday ARTfest 2023-Handmade Envelopes with Briana

Greetings!

The Handmade ARTfest is happeing via the Holiday ARTfest Facebook page, starting on Friday, December 1, 2023.

Here's a look at the schedule.

All times are listed in EASTERN TIME.

My session is happening on Saturday, December 2, 2023 AT 11AM CENTRAL/12PM EASTERN.

In my session, I will be sharing how to use a gel plate to print your own papers for handmade envelope making!

This is a fun process, and it makes whatever you are giving, even more special.

To participate in the Holiday ARTfest, show up to the Holiday ARTfest Facebook page. 

Some artists will be live, and some will be sharing links to their pre-recorded session.

Either way, you'll be able to interact with artists and other creative folks, while you make some fun holiday art!

I hope you'll join in the fun. It's FREE!

Artists will be sharing their websites and other social media info, too.

It's a great way to connect and potentially even make some new art friends!

With Gratitude,

Briana aka OrangeSpiralArts

 

 

Holiday ARTfest 2023-Supply List for Briana's FREE Project

Hello, Everyone!

I am going to share the SUPPLY LIST for my FREE holiday project.

Shop early, if you don't already have these fun supplies!

Of course, you are welcome to use what you have and modify the project to fit your needs.

I look forward to seeing you on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at 11am Central in the Holiday ARTfest Facebook group!

Download Holiday ARTfest 2023-Briana's Supply List

With Gratitude,

Briana aka Orange Spiral Arts

 

Holiday ARTfest 2023

Hello Everyone,

I am excited to share that I will be teaching a FREE Holiday Project for the Holiday ARTfest!

The Holiday ARTfest takes place Friday, December 1-Sunday, December 3, 2023, via the Holiday ARTfest Facebook Group.

There will be live tutorials in the Holiday ARTfest Facebook group, and some will be pre-recorded.

Links will be provided to access the pre-recorded sessions.

There's a wonderful line-up of teachers, and I hope you'll join in when you can!

My session will take place on Saturday, December 2 at 11am Central.

See you at the Holiday ARTfest!

With Gratitude,

Briana aka Orange Spiral Arts

 

November 2023-Art Play Dates via Zoom

ART PLAY DATES ARE BACK IN SESSION ON TUESDAYS AT 11 AM CENTRAL TIME!

Hello Everyone!

You are invited to come hang out for an hour with other cool folks, and express your creativity!

Of course, I will have a guided lesson to take you through, and each week will be something new!

I hope you'll consider registering for one or all of the Tuesday classes in November.

Art is good for the heart, mind, body, and soul. Join us!

These classes are virtual classes, meaning you can join in from the comfort of your home!

Tuesday, November 7

11 am Central Time-12 pm Central Time

Gelli Printing with Stencils and Stamps to Make Papers for Handmade Envelopes (on Nov. 14)

Join in the joy of creating your own colorful array of papers!

You'll then turn your amazing papers into handmade envelopes on Tuesday, Nov. 14.

Supplies:

• Gel Plate (8x10 inches is a good size, or larger or 5x7 inch to make multiple prints on one paper)
• Copy Paper (24 lb. is a nice weight)
• Acrylic paints in a rainbow of colors or in your preferred color scheme
• Stencils and Stamps with patterns (ArtFoamies work well for the stamps)
• Stamp pad (if using stamps) and/or Tombow markers
• Plastic card scraper

Tuesday, November 14

11 am Central Time-12 pm Central Time

Handmade Envelopes

using Gel Prints from Nov. 7 class

You'll be making your own set of gorgeous handmade envelopes to use for artful mail, journals, cards to friends, etc.

Supplies:

• envelope template (A6 is a good size 4.1 x 5.8 inches)
• pen/pencil for tracing
• scissors
• glue stick
• double-sided peel away tape roll-1/4 inch 
• bone folder

Tuesday, November 21

11 am Central Time-12 pm Central Time

Create Your Own Colors with Inks

You'll be mixing colors like you never have before in this playful session exploring color!

Grab all of your fluid acrylic inks, drawing inks, fountain pen inks, and liquid watercolors!

Supplies:

• Mixed Media sketchbook
• Flat and round brushes used for inks or acrylic paints (i.e NOT your best watercolor brushes)
• acrylic inks (fluid or high flow), drawing inks, fountain pen inks, liquid watercolors
• pen/pencil for labeling your color mixes

Tuesday, November 28

11 am Central Time-12 pm Central Time

Plastic Bag Monoprinting

Select a few photos to print (or pull from a magazine) that you'd like to turn into hand rendered images.

Supplies:

• pet, animal, or person photo
• gallon size clear plastic bag (the Dollar Store is a great source)
• water-soluble markers (Tombows or Crayola)
• copy paper or mixed media paper for printing
• additional media to add color to your prints (paint, paint pens, watercolors, markers, colored pencils, etc.)

NOTE: Registration fee is per person, per class

Low-income/Restricted-income rate when you purchase the month of classes

Thank you for your interest and support!

I look forward to creating with you!

Register for all 4 classes in November 

$140 USD

Low-income/income-restricted Price for all 4 classes in November

$105 USD

Register for individual Tuesday classes in November

$35 each class, price per person

 

NOTE: Please email me with the class dates you are choosing

11/7

11/14

11/21

11/28

IMPORTANT: Be sure your PayPal email address is current, as that is how I will send you the Zoom link for class.

Policy Note: No refunds. I am a one-woman, small business. Thanks in advance for your understanding.

With Gratitude, Love, Kindness, and Creativity,

-Briana aka OrangeSpiralArts

October 2023-Art Play Dates via Zoom

 

ART PLAY DATES ARE BACK IN SESSION ON TUESDAYS AT 11 AM CENTRAL TIME!

Hello Everyone!

You are invited to come hang out for an hour with other cool folks, and express your creativity!

Of course, I will have a guided lesson to take you through, and each week will be something new!

I hope you'll consider registering for one or all of the Tuesday classes in October.

Art is good for the heart, mind, body, and soul. Join us!

These classes are virtual, meaning you can join in from the comfort of your home!

Tuesday, October 3

11 am Central Time-12 pm Central Time

Gelli Printing and Stencils

Grab your favorite stencils and a gel plate!

You'll learn how to make the most out of each and every print.

Some prints come out great the first time, while others need a few layers before they feel complete.

Gel plates and stencils go so well together. 

This will be a fun time!

Supplies:

Gel plate-Any size you prefer; I use my 8x10 inch Gelli Arts plate the most

Acrylic paints (Liquitex Basics or Apple Barrel matte acrylic craft paints)

Soft rubber brayer

Stencils (StencilGirl, The Crafter's Workshop, Artistcellar, Joggles, etc.) or homemade stencils

Cardstock, copy paper, legal sized paper (for rolling off your brayer)(optional)

Tuesday, October 10

11 am Central Time-12 pm Central Time

Card Making-Halloween or Autumn Theme

We will get into the spirit of the autumn or Halloween season and make some fun cards!

Supplies:

Cardstock in autumn/Halloween colors or pre-cut blank cards with envelopes

Paper slicer

Stamps

Stamp Pads

Paint Pens

Acrylic paints and paint palette (optional)

Tuesday, October 17

11 am Central Time-12 pm Central Time

Moon Faces Folio

Supplies:

98 lb. mixed media paper 11x14 inches or larger

Spray inks

Moon stamps or stencils (optional)

Stabilo All pencil in black

Bone folder

Ruler

Scissors

Glue stick

Tuesday, October 24

11 am Central Time-12 pm Central Time

Masterboard

A masterboard is a master collage board that smaller projects can be cut from.

Use your miscellaneous pieces of art papers, old book pages, old letters, etc. to create a background.

Supplies:

A variety of papers-painted papers, book pages, ledger paper, old letters/journal pages, etc.

Glue Stick

Clear Tape (optional) or other tape you'd like to try

Thin food packaging as substrate or 98 lb. mixed media paper or large 65 lb. drawing paper (18x24 inches)

Scissors/paper slicer

Tuesday, October 31

11 am Central Time-12 pm Central Time

Masterboard Cards, ATCs and/or Book Pages

We will cut into our masterboards from last week, and create cards or book pages.

Some card suggestions are postcards or ATCs (Artist Trading Cards).

You can choose to add stencils, stamps, and paint to your masterboard as a whole, or 

on top of each individual card you cut.

Supplies:

Paper slicer (if your masterboard fits)

Ruler, x-acto knife, metal ruler, and self-healing cutting mat

Stencils, stamps, ink, paints, etc.

Scissors (just in case)

 

What's new:
NO recordings of classes

Padlet is not part of these sessions, though I may use it periodically

Registration fee is per person, per class

Low-income/Restricted-income rate when you purchase the month of classes

Thank you for your interest and support!

I look forward to creating with you!

Register for all 5 classes in October and SAVE

$175 $140 USD (Save $35)

Low-income/income-restricted Price for all 5 classes in October

$75 USD

Register for individual Tuesday classes in October

$35 each class, price per person

NOTE: Please email me with the class dates you are choosing

10/3

10/10

10/17

10/24

10/31

IMPORTANT: Be sure your PayPal email address is current, as that is how I will send you the Zoom link for class.

Policy Note: No refunds. I am a one-woman, small business. Thanks in advance for your understanding.

With Gratitude, Love, Kindness, and Creativity,

-Briana aka OrangeSpiralArts

ART PLAY DATES ARE BACK IN SESSION ON TUESDAYS AT 11 AM CENTRAL TIME!

Hello Everyone!

You are invited to come hang out for an hour with other cool folks, and express your creativity!

Of course, I will have a guided lesson to take you through, and each week will be something new!

I hope you'll consider registering for one or all of the Tuesday classes in October.

Art is good for the heart, mind, body, and soul. Join us!

These classes are virtual, meaning you can join in from the comfort of your home!

Tuesday, October 3

11 am Central Time-12 pm Central Time

Gelli Printing and Stencils

Grab your favorite stencils and a gel plate!

You'll learn how to make the most out of each and every print.

Some prints come out great the first time, while others need a few layers before they feel complete.

Gel plates and stencils go so well together. 

This will be a fun time!

Supplies:

Gel plate-Any size you prefer; I use my 8x10 inch Gelli Arts plate the most

Acrylic paints (Liquitex Basics or Apple Barrel matte acrylic craft paints)

Soft rubber brayer

Stencils (StencilGirl, The Crafter's Workshop, Artistcellar, Joggles, etc.) or homemade stencils

Cardstock, copy paper, legal sized paper (for rolling off your brayer)(optional)

Tuesday, October 10

11 am Central Time-12 pm Central Time

Card Making-Halloween or Autumn Theme

We will get into the spirit of the autumn or Halloween season and make some fun cards!

Supplies:

Cardstock in autumn/Halloween colors or pre-cut blank cards with envelopes

Paper slicer

Stamps

Stamp Pads

Paint Pens

Acrylic paints and paint palette (optional)

Tuesday, October 17

11 am Central Time-12 pm Central Time

Moon Faces Folio

Supplies:

98 lb. mixed media paper 11x14 inches or larger

Spray inks

Moon stamps or stencils (optional)

Stabilo All pencil in black

Bone folder

Ruler

Scissors

Glue stick

Tuesday, October 24

11 am Central Time-12 pm Central Time

Masterboard

A masterboard is a master collage board that smaller projects can be cut from.

Use your miscellaneous pieces of art papers, old book pages, old letters, etc. to create a background.

Supplies:

A variety of papers-painted papers, book pages, ledger paper, old letters/journal pages, etc.

Glue Stick

Clear Tape (optional) or other tape you'd like to try

Thin food packaging as substrate or 98 lb. mixed media paper or large 65 lb. drawing paper (18x24 inches)

Scissors/paper slicer

Tuesday, October 31

11 am Central Time-12 pm Central Time

Masterboard Cards, ATCs and/or Book Pages

We will cut into our masterboards from last week, and create cards or book pages.

Some card suggestions are postcards or ATCs (Artist Trading Cards).

You can choose to add stencils, stamps, and paint to your masterboard as a whole, or 

on top of each individual card you cut.

Supplies:

Paper slicer (if your masterboard fits)

Ruler, x-acto knife, metal ruler, and self-healing cutting mat

Stencils, stamps, ink, paints, etc.

Scissors (just in case)

 

What's new:
NO recordings of classes

Padlet is not part of these sessions, though I may use it periodically

Registration fee is per person, per class

Low-income/Restricted-income rate when you purchase the month of classes

Thank you for your interest and support!

I look forward to creating with you!

Register for all 5 classes in October and SAVE

$175 $140 USD (Save $35)

September 2023-Art Play Dates via Zoom

 

ART PLAY DATES ARE BACK IN SESSION ON TUESDAYS AT 11AM CENTRAL TIME!

Hello Everyone!

I have missed you!

I hope you are all making it through the joys and concerns of life okay. It can be rough!

I wanted to share that I will be offering the Tuesday Art Play Dates via Zoom, starting on Tuesday, Sept. 5 at 11am Central Time.

You are invited to come hang out for an hour with other cool folks, and express your creativity!

Of course, I will have a guided lesson to take you through, and each week will be something new!

I hope you'll consider registering for one or all of the Tuesday classes in September.

 

Art is good for the heart, head, body, and soul. Join us!

 

Tuesday, Sept. 5

11am Central Time-12pm Central Time

Watercolor and Foam Stamps

Use handmade foam stamps, found foam stamps from the thrift store, or ArtFoamies! 

I will be sharing some tips on how to use foam stamps with watercolor.

Simple to do, easy to clean-up!

 

Tuesday, Sept. 12

11am Central Time -12pm Central Time

Stick Drawings with Ink

Get out a sturdy stick (or a bamboo reed pen), along with some black India ink.

We'll make loose drawings on pre-painted backgrounds.

Alternatively, draw some abstract, intersecting lines and color in the shapes with any media you enjoy!

 

Tuesday, Sept. 19

11am Central Time -12pm Central Time

Funky Alphabets

(hand-lettering, asemic writing, stamps, stencils, etc.)

I adore letter forms, don't you? 

Let's explore our own handwriting, obscure letter forms into something like asemic writing, and use the alphabet stamps/stencils you already own!

We'll layer everything up to create a Funky Alphabet piece.

 

Tuesday, Sept. 26

11am Central Time -12pm Central Time

Bubble Prints

Create dynamic bubble prints using dyed bubbles.

I will share how to dye your own bubbles and also how to make some bubbles shimmer!

 

What's new:
NO recordings of classes

Padlet is not part of these sessions, though I may use it periodically

Registration fee is per person, per class

Low-income/Restricted-income rate when you purchase the month of classes

 

Thank you for your interest and support!

I look forward to creating with you!

 

Register for all 4 Tuesdays in September

$140 $125 (SAVE $15)

Income-restricted Price

$55 for all 4 classes

Register for individual Tuesday classes in September

$35 each class

NOTE: Please email me with the class dates you are choosing

9/5

9/12

9/19

9/26

IMPORTANT: Be sure your PayPal email address is current, as that is how I will send you the Zoom link for class.

Policy Note: No refunds. I am a one-woman, small business. Thanks in advance for your understanding.

With Gratitude, Love, Kindness, and Creativity,

-Briana aka OrangeSpiralArts

April 2023 Live Zoom Art Play Dates

2023 Live Zoom Art Play Dates and Learning Sessions

Tuesdays at 11am CST, you're invited to join me for some mixed media exploration!

What:

• Guided lessons in exploring mixed media art, such as Gelli printing, collage, mark making, etc.
• Curated resources of videos, blog posts, and/or books related to each week's topic via Padlet.

When: Tuesdays at 11am CST-12pm CST (one hour)

Where: Live via Zoom (a link is emailed upon registration within 24-48 hours of payment)

Who: Adults interested in exploring mixed media

Cost: $35 per person, per class

APRIL 2023 CLASSES

Tuesday, April 4

Paper Bouquets Part 1

We will prepare the papers this week, in order to create a delightful paper bouquet bundle in Part 2, next week.

Materials List:

• white sulphite paper, white copy paper, 140 lb. watercolor paper
• botanical stamps and stencils
• watercolor, water-soluble markers, Dr. Ph. Martin's Tech Drawing Ink
• Dina Wakley Scribble Sticks
• stamp pads

Tuesday, April 11

Paper Bouquets Part 2

We will cut botanical shapes from our painted, stamped, and stenciled papers from last week.

Next, we'll adhere or wrap them to a tongue depressor or stick.

Materials List:

• painted, stamped, and stenciled papers from Part 1
• scissors
• glue stick
• washi tape
• tongue depressor/stick

Tuesday, April 18

Slow Stitched Rectangle

Taking inspiration from Honey Folk Clothing, we'll piece together a simple fabric rectangle

and create some contrasting straight stitches throughout the piece.

Materials List:

• various fabric pieces to form a rectangle
• felt or other fabric backing
• embroidery floss or thread, i.e. Sashiko thread
• long needle
• scissors
• needle threader, thimble

Tuesday, April 25

Teeny Tiny Gel Printed Books

Let's gather all of those loose gel prints and assemble some sweet little books.

Use a stapler or hand stitch the binding.

The books can be 2x2 inches, 2x3 inches, or 4x4 inches, or whatever size fits your stapler.

Materials List:

• gel prints and various papers
• stapler and/or bookbinding thread, needle, and awl
• bone folder
• cover material
• scissors or paper slicer

Sign Up for April 2023 Classes

Single Session: Email me with session date(s)

$35 USD per person/per session

 

All April 2023 Tuesday Classes at 11am CST

$140 USD per person

 

Policy Notes: NO REFUNDS I am a one-woman small business owner. Thank you in advance for your understanding.

IMPORTANT Note: Be sure your PayPal email address is current, as that is how I will send you all of your links. If you need to update your email address for class, Email me: OrangeSpiralArts (at) gmail (dot) com.

Within 24-48 hours of payment, I will email you the Zoom link, Padlet link, Facebook Group link, and suggested supplies for your registered classes.

These sessions are recorded, so you must give permission to be recorded.

If you miss a session you paid for, you can watch the recording.

Thank you for being here! You and your creativity matter.

With Gratitude,

Briana of OrangeSpiralArts

March 2023 Live Zoom Art Play Dates

 

2023 Live Zoom Art Play Dates and Learning Sessions

Tuesdays at 11am CST, you're invited to join me for some mixed media exploration!

What:

• Guided lessons in exploring mixed media art, such as Gelli printing, collage, mark making, etc.
• Curated resources of videos, blog posts, and/or books related to each week's topic via Padlet.

When: Tuesdays at 11am CST-12pm CST (one hour)

Where: Live via Zoom (a link is emailed upon registration within 24-48 hours of payment)

Who: Adults interested in exploring mixed media

Cost: $35 per person, per class

MARCH 2023 CLASSES

Tuesday, March 7

Tree of Hope

We could all use a little extra hope in our lives these days, would you agree?

Let's create some hope together.

You will create a tree on a separate sheet of darker paper, and then cut it out. You'll then attach bright hearts with string to the branches.

On each heart, you'll write something you wish or hope for . . .

Materials list:

• darker paper for tree
• scissors
• glue stick
• bright colored paper for hearts
• string and needle that fits 
• small hole punch
• pen

Tuesday, March 14

Gel Printing with Texture Items

The Gelli Plate is a wonderful modern tool for printmaking. If you don't have one, you can still join us by using a plastic place mat as your surface.

Materials list:

• Gel plate or plastic place mat
• soft rubber brayer
• string, textured fabric, lace, corrugated cardboard, etc.
• paper or fabric for printing
• paper to roll off your brayer
• baby wipes

Tuesday, March 21

Loose Drawing Practice

Drawing can be one of those skills that intimidates us as creatives. Personally, the only way I enjoy drawing is when it is easy and fun. Let's try a few interesting drawing exercises together to quiet the inner critic and get our hands moving. There's nothing quite like seeing your own hands render something, even if it comes out wild and wonky!

Materials list:

• mixed media paper or larger drawing paper sketchbook
• Sharpie markers (2 of them) that work well
• ballpoint pen
• pencil attached to a stick (a chopstick or wooden dowel work well)
• colored pencils, markers, crayons, etc. for adding color

Tuesday, March 28

Free Form Spirals

Gather your floral wire, tin foil, or plastic bag strips. Let's wrap some spiral shapes with yarn and fabric strips. Feel free to add stitching along the way, too!

Materials list:

• Floral wire, tin foil, plastic bag strips
• fabric strips
• yarn
• needle and thread (optional)
• glue (fabric glue or Elmer's white glue)

Sign Up for March 2023 Classes

Single Session: Email me with session date(s)

$35 USD per person/per session

All March 2023 Tuesday Classes at 11am CST

$140 USD per person

Policy Notes: NO REFUNDS I am a one-woman small business owner. Thank you in advance for your understanding.

IMPORTANT Note: Be sure your PayPal email address is current, as that is how I will send you all of your links. If you need to update your email address for class, Email me: OrangeSpiralArts (at) gmail (dot) com.

Within 24-48 hours of payment, I will email you the Zoom link, Padlet link, Facebook Group link, and suggested supplies for your registered classes.

These sessions are recorded, so you must give permission to be recorded.

If you miss a session you paid for, you can watch the recording.

Thank you for being here! You and your creativity matter.

With Gratitude,

Briana of OrangeSpiralArts

2023 Live Zoom Art Play Dates and Learning Sessions

Tuesdays at 11am CST, you're invited to join me for some mixed media exploration!

What:

• Guided lessons in exploring mixed media art, such as Gelli printing, collage, mark making, etc.
• Curated resources of videos, blog posts, and/or books related to each week's topic via Padlet.

When: Tuesdays at 11am CST-12pm CST (one hour)

Where: Live via Zoom (a link is emailed upon registration within 24-48 hours of payment)

Who: Adults interested in exploring mixed media

Cost: $35 per person, per class

MARCH 2023 CLASSES

Tuesday, March 7

Tree of Hope

We could all use a little extra hope in our lives these days, would you agree?

Let's create some hope together.

You will create a tree on a separate sheet of darker paper, and then cut it out. You'll then attach bright hearts with string to the branches.

On each heart, you'll write something you wish or hope for . . .

Materials list:

• darker paper for tree
• scissors
• glue stick
• bright colored paper for hearts
• string and needle that fits 
• small hole punch
• pen

Tuesday, March 14

Gel Printing with Texture Items

The Gelli Plate is a wonderful modern tool for printmaking. If you don't have one, you can still join us by using a plastic place mat as your surface.

Materials list:

• Gel plate or plastic place mat
• soft rubber brayer
• string, textured fabric, lace, corrugated cardboard, etc.
• paper or fabric for printing
• paper to roll off your brayer
• baby wipes

Tuesday, March 21

Loose Drawing Practice

Drawing can be one of those skills that intimidates us as creatives. Personally, the only way I enjoy drawing is when it is easy and fun. Let's try a few interesting drawing exercises together to quiet the inner critic and get our hands moving. There's nothing quite like seeing your own hands render something, even if it comes out wild and wonky!

Materials list:

• mixed media paper or larger drawing paper sketchbook
• Sharpie markers (2 of them) that work well
• ballpoint pen
• pencil attached to a stick (a chopstick or wooden dowel work well)
• colored pencils, markers, crayons, etc. for adding color

Tuesday, March 28

Free Form Spirals

Gather your floral wire, tin foil, or plastic bag strips. Let's wrap some spiral shapes with yarn and fabric strips. Feel free to add stitching along the way, too!

Materials list:

• Floral wire, tin foil, plastic bag strips
• fabric strips
• yarn
• needle and thread (optional)
• glue (fabric glue or Elmer's white glue)

Sign Up for March 2023 Classes

Single Session: Email me with session date(s)

$35 USD per person/per session

All March 2023 Tuesday Classes at 11am CST

$140 USD per person

Policy Notes: NO REFUNDS I am a one-woman small business owner. Thank you in advance for your understanding.

IMPORTANT Note: Be sure your PayPal email address is current, as that is how I will send you all of your links. If you need to update your email address for class, Email me: OrangeSpiralArts (at) gmail (dot) com.

Within 24-48 hours of payment, I will email you the Zoom link, Padlet link, Facebook Group link, and suggested supplies for your registered classes.

These sessions are recorded, so you must give permission to be recorded.

If you miss a session you paid for, you can watch the recording.

Thank you for being here! You and your creativity matter.

With Gratitude,

Briana of OrangeSpiralArts

February 2023 Live Zoom Art Play Dates

2023 Live Zoom Art Play Dates and Learning Sessions

Tuesdays at 11am CST, you're invited to join me for some mixed media exploration!

What:

• Guided lessons in exploring mixed media art, such as Gelli printing, collage, mark making, etc.
• Curated resources of videos, blog posts, and/or books related to each week's topic via Padlet.

When: Tuesdays at 11am CST-12pm CST (one hour)

Where: Live via Zoom (a link is emailed upon registration within 24-48 hours of payment)

Who: Adults interested in exploring mixed media

Cost: $35 per person, per class

FEBRUARY 2023 CLASSES

Tuesday, Feb. 7

Painted Magazine Pages

Grab your fun paints! We'll create a variety of solid-ish painted magazine pages for an upcoming collage project.

Materials list:

• Magazine pages
• white acrylic paint
• metallic, neon, and colorshift acrylics
• paint scraper
• paintbrush
• water jar
• paper towel
• place to dry wet pages

Tuesday, Feb. 14

Layered Collage Heart Cards

Using the various decorative and/or painted papers you have, we'll create a set of 2-4 collage heart cards.

Materials list:

• painted magazine pages
• decorative papers and/or napkins
• scissors
• glue stick
• cardstock or blank cards
• baby wipes

Tuesday, Feb. 21

Mixed Tape Shapes

Do you love tape, like duct tape, colored masking tape, washi tape, and colored clear tape?

It's time to gather what you've got! We'll add tape to mixed media paper in random order, then cut out shapes.

Turn them into gift tags, journaling elements, or even mail art postcards!

Materials list:

• mixed media paper
• scissors
• a variety of tape: duct tape, washi tape, colored masking tape, etc.
• shape templates (optional)
• pencil/pen

Tuesday, Feb. 28

Mixed Fibers Heart

Let's wrap a cardboard heart with our love and colorful fibers. You may choose to dedicate the heart to someone special by placing their photo under all of the wrapped fibers at the beginning of the project.

Materials list:

• 6 inch heart cut from cardboard
• various strings, ribbons, netting, fabric strips
• sequins and thread (optional)
• scissors
• photo of someone special (optional)
• inspiring word (optional)

Sign Up for February 2023 Classes

Single Session: Email me with session date(s)

$35 USD per person/per session

All February 2023 Tuesday Classes at 11am CST

$140 USD per person

Policy Notes: NO REFUNDS I am a one-woman small business owner. Thank you in advance for your understanding.

IMPORTANT Note: Be sure your PayPal email address is current, as that is how I will send you all of your links. If you need to update your email address for class, Email me: OrangeSpiralArts (at) gmail (dot) com.

Within 24-48 hours of payment, I will email you the Zoom link, Padlet link, Facebook Group link, and suggested supplies for your registered classes.

These sessions are recorded, so you must give permission to be recorded.

If you miss a session you paid for, you can watch the recording.

Thank you for being here! You and your creativity matter.

With Gratitude,

Briana of OrangeSpiralArts