Have Fun with Paint and Images. Play, Create, Enjoy, Learn.
MIXED MEDIA WORKSHOPS
Check out her three books on Amazon: Image Transfer Workshop Surface Treatment Workshop Mixed Media Revolution
Experiment with New Media and Play with New Tools.
with Darlene Olivia McElroy Call or email to set up a workshop! Darlene Olivia McElroy 505.471.8300 macbruja@earthlink.net darleneoliviamcelroy.com
WORKSHOP Series
Alternative Surfaces
All workshops are limited to 4-5 students and are by reservation only however we will try to accomodate your availabilty.
If you want to go beyond painting on can-
Half Day Workshops are 4 hours long. Cost is $275 + tax per person. (includes all class materials) Full Day Workshops are 8 hours long. Cost is $550 + tax per person. (includes all class materials) Multi-Day classes are available. Call 505.471.8300 to discuss. All About Image Transfers Do you love photos of your travels, family or have other favorite images and didn’t know how to get them into your art without ruining the original? In this workshop you will learn many different image transfer techniques plus create a variety of transfers, work with them on traditional and alternative surfaces and learn how to age and merge them with your surface. Surface Treatment Interest Tired of flat painted surfaces and want to add depth to your art. These tricks will take your art to a new level. In addition to learning 10 techniques with technique variations, layering techniques, isolation coats and what they can do for you — you will work on both traditional and fun alternative surfaces.
vas, this is the workshop for you. Love the transparency of glass or plexiglas? The glow of a metallic surface? You will learn to paint, stamp, stencil and layered image transfers on plexiglas, metal, metal leaf, clayboard, and wood. Your Scanner & Computer Printer as an Art Tool Use your printer to make transfers, print on aluminum foil, book pages, fabric, rice paper and more. Design an art piece by placing photos, papers, etc. on to your scanner bed and printing on watercolor paper. You will be surprised what you can make with your scanner & printer! Garage & Kitchen Art No time to go to the art store? In the mood to paint but you don’t have what you need? Look around the kitchen, garage, bathroom and kids room for art supplies you didn’t know were there. You will be creating art from many surprise elements and you will walk around your house with fresh eyes. Incredible fun!
supplied. You will be doing image transfers, collaging, attaching dimensional objects to your house shape or box (either wall mounted or standing). Plus learn about what glues are best for different surfaces. Paint Day & Demos on Demand Want to paint with a professional, get demos on demand while creating whatever your heart desires? This free form workshop is individually tailored to you. Take it to the Next Level: Portfolio/Marketing Review & More
Are you stymied, stuck or lost when it comes to your art or your career path? Maybe you just need another set of eyes and some tricks to make your art pop to take it to the next level. Have your web site reviewed so it works hard for you or learn more ways to get more marketing bang for your buck for free or almost free. This one-on-one workshop is all about YOU and being ready for success. ............... About Darlene Olivia McElroy
Assemblage/Make a Spirit House
Darlene is a contemporary mixed media artist, educator and author who gives workshops around the country.
Create a dimensional art story or honor your family by creating a 3D spirit house shrine for them. Bring photos or small dimensional objects that mean something to they will be
She has worked as an artist/illustrator (U.S. and Paris) and taught art and computer software at colleges and art schools in Southern California and New Mexico.