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And if you’d like to link it back to the class:

http://www.carlasonheim.com/intro-to-gelli-plate-printmaking/

Thank you very much for signing up!

Note: Even though the class has started, it’s never too late to sign up and work at your own pace!

The monotype printing process is something that got me really excited about art over 20 years ago. You never know what you’re going to get, and I love the myriad of textures and patterns!

The new, inexpensive product called “Gelli Plate” allows you to create beautiful monotypes without a press, using materials anyone has in their studio.

When I posted these online recently, artist Christine Phelps asked: ”These really take the Gelli Plate from a crafting to fine art level! Do you have a class brewing?”

Yes! “Gelli Plate Printmaking” is a quick, technique-based, $25 class and includes three professionally produced videos demonstrating how to achieve beautiful results with minimal supplies.

What you need is:

– a Gelli Plate (a product by Gelli Arts that looks and feels like gelatin)
– a brayer
– acrylic paint
– scissors
– paper

Warning: Gel printing is addictive!

(Note: All my classes have indefinite access, the videos and class materials will be up and available to you “forever.”)

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Sign up today!

Below are links to PDFs of the drawing worksheets for The Art of Silliness 4. Click on a link, and it should take between 20-30 seconds to appear in your browser window. Then, print, and complete!

Let me know if you have any questions.

Carla

Note: There are “large” and “small” versions. Those of you with slower internet connections might have more luck with the small ones!

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Hi Journal and Purse People!

Here is another PDF with four images that you can print onto transfer paper (or directly onto fabric if you wish).

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See you in a few days!

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April 2013

Thank you again for being here!

Here are the files that you can print onto t-shirt transfer paper (or directly onto fabric) to use in your journals and purses. Before class begins May 13, I will upload a few more designs, so check back!

Carla

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Directions: When you click on the above link, it will take about 20-30 seconds to load in your browser window. Once it appears, print onto t-shirt transfer paper or fabric sheets.

These classes are now available as a self-study class. Sign up anytime and work at your own pace.

“Teaser” video (30 seconds):

I LOVE to sew! But I hate pins, and over the years (bit by bit) I’ve said “goodbye” to pins and even patterns, preferring to “eyeball” things, both when sewing by hand and using the machine.

Rules for Rags-to-Stitches

1. Use recycled or reused fabrics whenever possible
(yard-sale clothes, thrift-store sheets, sale socks…)

2. Use whatever color thread is in the machine.

3. Embrace imperfections in sewing and execution.

4. Don’t plan things out. Let your intuition tell you which
fabric/colors/ribbon to put down next.

5. It’s square enough.

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In these two one-week e-classes, you can make animal softies, a journal, and a purse while following the above rules (and with a little technical guidance from your teacher)! Note: You don’t need a sewing machine for the animal class.

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RAGAMUFFIN SCRAP ANIMALS

April 29 – May 3, 2013 • $45
• One-week intensive
• Five instructional videos
• Indefinite Class Access
• Instructor feedback

In this class you’ll make an owl, a pony, and an elephant. Note: You do not need a sewing machine to take this class, but there are a few times I do use the machine in the videos (but can be substituted with hand sewing).

I love making these animals, which take between 45 minutes and 2 hours to make, depending on the complexity. I anticipate the class will keep you busy for about an hour each day.

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A JOURNAL AND A PURSE

May 13 – 17, 2013 • $35
• One-week intensive
• PDF-based class (no video)
• Indefinite Class Access
• Instructor feedback

Note: This is a repeat class; those previously signed up are welcome to join in this time at no additional cost; just email me!

In this class you will make a beautiful scrap journal and a purse using only a sewing machine (no hand sewing).

You’ll also receive four downloadable images of recent Carla art to print out on fabric or transfer paper to use in your projects.

April PDF

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