Art Unraveled is a little more than a month away, and we're excited to be teaching at this annual Phoenix, Arizona event for the second straight year. It's not too late to sign up, and it runs from July 30 - August 7, at the Embassy Suites Phoenix-Scottsdale. There are a lot of amazing classes to choose from, and we will be teaching two day-long classes as well as participating in several of the events. We hope to see you there.
Monday, July 30
Meet the Artists - 7-9pm
Come say, "Hi" at this kick-off for the week.
Wednesday, August 1
Personal Histories and Mythologies 9am - 4:30pm
We have all have our stories. As we deal with our present, we
are consistently rewriting our pasts, whether romanticizing or
demonizing ourselves. Like it or not, we are defined by the events that
have transpired during our lives. This is a process we all engage in to
face our uncertain futures. We continually edit the scripts and
dialogues running through our heads to reinforce the myths and the
stories we construct to define and articulate our lives.What is your story? What is your history? What are the mysteries of your life? What are the stories that you have told yourself over and over to the point that you believe them and accept them?
This mixed-media workshop focuses on the personal and private use of the visual journal as a powerful tool for self-reflection and self-discovery. Learn to mix a variety of art techniques and media with personal ephemera and reflective writing to explore the stories that you tell about yourself and investigate the mysteries of your life. Bring images, memorabilia, and other ephemera that will help tell the story of YOU. Rose tinted glasses optional.
Thursday, August 2
Transitional Spaces - 9am - 4:30pm
Are you looking to transform your artwork or your visual journal from a static surface to a dynamic, interactive space? Are you looking for ways to create richly layered spaces within and between your pieces? This mixed-media workshop delves into creating this layered and nuanced interaction within and between works whether they are pages in a journal or stand alone pieces.
Discover ways to give your artistic endeavors an extra kick as you explore how to incorporate transitional spaces that bring surprise, interactivity, connection, and hybridity to your art. Learn about windows, doorways, pockets, secret passages, and more as you consider and reconsider how spaces and pages interact and create a dialogue. Make artwork that opens up, flips out, and unfolds into other realms.
Saturday, August 4
Shopping Extravaganza - 10am - 4pm
We will be participating in the Shopping Extravaganza and will be selling artwork, prints, and copies of our books. We're hopping our new book will be out by that time.
"Top Artists Showdown" - 7-10pm