When
Where
Studio in the Park
The main facility for the Art Guild of Louisiana is the Studio in the Park. This BREC building is located in Cedarcrest Park in Baton Rouge.
More InfoWorkshop Coordinator
Anna Hingle, Email Anna Hingle, 225-572-5975
Claudine Diamond
Claudine Diamond is a local self-taught multi-media artist. She creates art to uplift the spirit, calm the mind, and take the viewer on a whimsical journey to places they never knew they wanted to go. Her work, often found under the name Blue Lotus Visions, can be seen and purchased at local venues like The Foyer and Soul Roots in Baton Rouge, San Souci Fine Crafts Gallery and Magnolia Art Collective in Lafayette, and at The Art House in St. Francisville. She is also an active participant in the local art scene, with her work having been featured at events like the Baton Rouge Arts Market, The Baton Rouge Zoo, Bluebonnet Swamp, and other venues for a variety of different exhibitions.
Description
Get ready to become addicted to printing with a gel plate and making collage papers! Bring whatever paper and paints you have on hand. Look around your house to see what you can find that will make an interesting mark. Almost any type of acrylic paint will work. Come to class with your curiosity turned up and be ready to explore the magic of creatively creating papers.
Students will create enough collage paper using the gel plate to complete one or more pieces of art.
Supply List
- Gell plate, any size is fine, but 8 x 11 minimum size is preferred
- Primary color acrylic paints plus black and white
- Thick gell medium (or modge podge glossy)
- Pallet knife
- Flat brush
- Brayer
- Baren (or a large flat lid)
- 12×12 wooden panel is the preferred substrate, but paper can be used if preferred
- Collage material: students can collect junk mail paper and/or bring some copy paper or both. They can also bring stencils, ribbon, string, rubber bands, tissue paper or anything that can leave a mark.