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Brush Up & Craft Some Soul & Sunshine 2024
Brush Up & Craft Some Soul & Sunshine 2024
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Imagine learning and being able actually to relax and create this summer!
When: June 20th-23rd
Meandering Maker Paint n Sip Studio, Art Studio
52848 Wayside Loop,
La Pine, Oregon 97739
Registration: $375
Thursday evening Meet and Greet.Light snacks, beverages. Doors open at 5pm.
Our weekend at Meandering Maker is going to be packed with techniques and new mediums, so prepare yourself to be blown away!! Day one, we’re going to sun print with a Cyanotype* printing process (an antique photographic printing process) to create our own Prussian blue “prints” on fabric, paper and maybe even some leather! As an added bonus, because I love to do all the things, we will also be chemically etching into brass using Ferric Chloride. During down time, we will also do some quiet work with stitching and watercolor. Once all of our lessons are complete, we’ll assemble an incredible journal, which you can use for a variety of purposes. If you’re big on embellished denim jeans, consider bringing a pair of jeans to play with as well – even a denim jacket. Seriously the cyanotype printing produces the most amazing Prussian blue monochromatic prints, and they look amazing stitched onto jeans. So if a
journal isn’t your thing, that’s totally ok! Just come and learn all the techniques and apply them in ways that fit into your preferred mediums and hobbies! Meandering Maker is two full days of exploration, it’s all about play and quality time with creative friends!
We’ll have a variety of items for you to print on, both included in your kits and items you can purchase separately. One of the cool things about Lexi teaching the etching process, you can learn to make some seriously cool jewelry elements – you can even etch a bit extra and attach your own designs to leather cuffs that Lexi will have for sale. She’s going to cut assorted leathers and add the snap closures, so you can add the fabulous etched pieces to journals, bags and jewelry, whatever your heart desires!
*Cyanotype photography is a camera-less technique that involves laying an object on paper(or fabric)coated with a solution of iron salts before exposing it to UV light and washing with water to create stunning white and Prussian blue images.
Students to Bring:
Students to Bring:
Apron & cloths/shoes you don’t mind getting messy
Watercolor paper (9x12)
Paper trimmer
Watercolor paints & water brush (if you prefer brushes without water in them, bring a cup for H20)
Buttons
Needles & Embroidery Floss in colors you like (if you prefer to stitch on a hoop – bring one)
Lace/Fabric Bits that are fun to stitch into your fabric pages
Aileen’s Tacky Glue
Small metal file (for filing sharp edges & corners on brass sheet)
Pressed Flowers or things that will lay flat during your cyanotype dying.
Optional - a pair of jeans or denim jacket you’d like to embellish and possibly print on
As the event draws closer, we’ll help you all connect if you want to hook up with others and
drive in together or board together, you can do that easily!
What to expect:
Friday and Saturday
Plan on grabbing your breakfast in the mornings before class. We will have snack and beverages to keep you going during the day. Of course feel free to bring some to share! We will have lunches provided during class time.
Crockpot easy lunches. Please let us know about dietary concerns.
We can group up for dinner if wanted, or take a break and get some alone time.
Expect a BBQ Saturday night with a band on site and some beverages Guests welcome.
Yes, this is an art retreat but if you have a loved one who loves nature - consider bringing them! We can help you set up guided fishing trips, possibly spring skiing and give you directions to our favorite lakeside retreat Elk Lake! Think fly fishing, renting motorcycles, spring skiing, or a brewery tour! You know Central Oregon loves its craft beer!
We are limited to 20 tickets. The ticket price is for instruction and some supplies, guests are welcome to come to events that do not include supplies and “working artist time.” (Bring your travel companion for cobbler and firepit time!)
Remember to pack
- Hat
- Sunscreen
- Bug repellent
- hiking shoes or comfortable shoes
- Paint clothes
- Our mornings are brisk -so layer so you can be comfortable at all times!
Our weekend at Meandering Maker is going to be packed with techniques and new mediums, so prepare yourself to be blown away!! Day one, we’re going to sun print with a Cyanotype* printing process (an antique photographic printing process) to create our own Prussian blue “prints” on fabric, paper and maybe even some leather! As an added bonus, because I love to do all the things, we will also be chemically etching into brass using Ferric Chloride. During down time, we will also do some quiet work with stitching and watercolor. Once all of our lessons are complete, we’ll assemble an incredible journal, which you can use for a variety of purposes. If you’re big on embellished denim jeans, consider bringing a pair of jeans to play with as well – even a denim jacket. Seriously the cyanotype printing produces the most amazing Prussian blue monochromatic prints, and they look amazing stitched onto jeans. So if a
journal isn’t your thing, that’s totally ok! Just come and learn all the techniques and apply them in ways that fit into your preferred mediums and hobbies! Meandering Maker is two full days of exploration, it’s all about play and quality time with creative friends!
We’ll have a variety of items for you to print on, both included in your kits and items you can purchase separately. One of the cool things about Lexi teaching the etching process, you can learn to make some seriously cool jewelry elements – you can even etch a bit extra and attach your own designs to leather cuffs that Lexi will have for sale. She’s going to cut assorted leathers and add the snap closures, so you can add the fabulous etched pieces to journals, bags and jewelry, whatever your heart desires!
*Cyanotype photography is a camera-less technique that involves laying an object on paper(or fabric)coated with a solution of iron salts before exposing it to UV light and washing with water to create stunning white and Prussian blue images.
Students to Bring:
Apron & clothes/shoes you don’t mind getting messy
Watercolor paper (9x12)
Paper trimmer
Watercolor paints & water brush (if you prefer brushes without water in them, bring a cup for H20)
Buttons
Needles & Embroidery Floss in colors you like (if you prefer to stitch on a hoop – bring one)
Lace/Fabric Bits that are fun to stitch into your fabric pages
Aileen’s Tacky Glue
Small metal file (for filing sharp edges & corners on brass sheet)
Pressed Flowers or things that will lay flat during your cyanotype dying.
Optional - a pair of jeans or denim jacket you’d like to embellish and possibly print on
As the event draws closer, we’ll help you all connect if you want to hook up with others and
drive in together or board together, you can do that easily!
Lexi Grenzer Bio:
About The Artist
Lexi is a self-trained mixed media artist located in Northern California. Her early work began in mixed media and jewelry design. Lexi's artwork has been featured in the pages of Somerset publications, including Green Craft and Art Doll.
Lexi's art focus is largely nature-inspired, and it's no surprise that birds are so frequently featured in her work - they are her favorite, after all.
Lexi is a licensed designer for ESC & Company, Iron Orchid Designs (IOD), Roycycled Treasures, and Clothworks.
Meandering Maker is a Creative Art Studio for Paint n SIp events in Central Oregon and a working Artist Studio. We focus on fun craft projects using IOD, Roycycled Decopauge Papers, Wise Owl Paint, Debbi's DIY paint and customized home decor.
Nearest Airport:
Redmond, Oregon, is about 60 minutes away, and Portland (PDX) is about three hours away.
Lodging:
Have an RV?
We have several camping options nearby
https://www.lapineparks.org/rosland-campground
Sunriver lodging partner -
Find Great Lodging here! https://www.cascaravacations.com/
La Pine State Park
https://stateparks.oregon.gov/index.cfm?do=park.profile&parkId=32
Cabins and RV spots are available. Space reservations are available six months before the date. So reservations will be open in mid-January.
Air BnB
This Airbnb is very close to the studio (like four houses away)
Hotel in La Pine, about 13 minutes from the studio
Please reach out about other hotel options if needed.
