Workshops
| 120 N. Wayne St Monroe Ga 770-266-7437 Tue- Sat 10am - 6pm Mon classes are held |
Dream Catcher Workshop for Children or Adults – Ellen Miles Date: Aug 3rd Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Workshop Fee: $32.50
All materials will be included in the cost of the workshop.
Dream Catchers were originated by the Ojibwe/Chippewa tribes of the North but have gained popularity with other tribes throughout the United
States. There are numerous stories surrounding the origin of the dream catcher. The most popular believe is that dreams come to us from
the spirit world. A dream catcher hung above the bed or cradle of the dreamer is said to catch the bad dreams and allow only good dreams to
filter through the hole in the center enhancing the life of the dreamer. Please join me for this fun filled workshop structured for both children
and adults. I recommend that the child be at least 8 years old but will allow younger children if they are mature enough to listen and are
assisted by a parent. Learn more of the symbolism and legends behind the dream catcher!Learn a basic weaving technique to create your
own special dream catcher! Decorate your dream catcher with gemstones, beads, shells, feathers, and items that
may be symbolic to you! Please register by June 2nd so that I know how much material to prepare. The class will be limited to 6-12
participants.
Introduction to PMC – Ellen Miles Class Date: May 17 or June 28th Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Workshop Fee: $130.00 per person
& includes all materials. Class will be limited to 6-12 participants.
I would like to invite you to a workshop that I will be teaching using an exciting new jewelry material called PMC or Precious Metal Clay. PMC
is a putty-like mix of silver power, water and binder that makes it possible for almost anyone to make real silver jewelry in a matter of hours.
PMC can be molded, textured, and layered with simple tools to make pendants, rings, earrings, small sculpture – in fact just about anything!
The work is dried and fired in a kiln where the water and binder are driven off to leave a unique object of art that is 100% pure silver.
The wonderful thing about PMC is the versatility that it offers. Inexperienced hobbyist or crafts persons can find great success in creating
beautiful one-of-a-kind jewelry but it also allows the experienced artist the potential for unlimited artistic expression. PMC can be combined
with many materials such as semi-precious gems, glass, porcelain, ceramics, sculpture, & mixed metals, among others.
In this workshop you will be introduced to the following information:
• What is PMC? History & Uses
• Types of PMC
• Tools, Equipment & Kilns
• Methods & Techniques to create a textured, layered pendant with bail & matching earrings
• Bonus project with leftover clay, learn how to create tube beads and torch fire
• All projects will be completed & fired in class so that you are able to wear your creation home!
Accordion Fold Photo Album Workshop – Ellen Miles Date: June 29th Time: 1:00 – 3:30 p.m. Workshop Fee: $32.50 per person
Learn how to create a beautiful accordion fold photo album to display precious pictures of those you love. The use of decorative papers,
scissors and rubber stamps make this a unique keepsake that will be treasured for years to come. In this workshop, each participant will
use materials provided by the instructor to create their own beautiful art work.
You shall receive:
* Demonstration & Instruction
* Foam board base
* Assorted decorative paper
* Use of instructor’s tools & supplies
You shall learn:
* Techniques for preparing foam board covers
* Paper cutting techniques using paper cutters and decorative scissors
* Decorative adornment using rubber stamps, inks and ribbon
* How to assemble accordion fold album
PMC & Macramé Workshop For Teens – Ellen Miles Date: July 13 Time: 1:00 - 3:30 p.m. Workshop Fee: $52.00, includes all materials,
Ages 12-17
Make you own unique silver pendant & macramé' choker. Sign up for my 2 1/2 hour workshop & learn how to create a pendant of your own
design using PMC (precious metal clay) then learn basic macramé' techniques to create a jute choker to hang it on.
Altered Books Workshop for Adults – Ellen Miles Date: July 20 Time: 1:00-4:00 p.m. Workshop Fee: $41.00
Join us on this creative adventure into altered art. I will be demonstrating a number or techniques such as: Adding & removing pages,
collaging, stitching, cutting doors & windows, making pockets, & embellishing with paint, ink, pictures, word art, fibers & beads.
After demonstrating a technique, each participant will practice in their own book. I will provide numerous materials for you to use in class but
would like you to contribute the following: An old book that you won’t mind altering, scissors, photographs, magazine pictures, clipart, word
art, etc. that is meaningful to you. If you have a scrap box of various papers, ribbons, fiber strands, beads, trinkets, etc. that you would like to
use and/or share that would be great.
Altered Art Books For Kids – Ellen Miles Date: July 12 Time: 2:00 p.m- 3:30 Workshop Fee: $34.50 Ages: 9 -15
Come learn how create an altered art book using: Old books, fancy papers, crayons, paint, ink, rubber stamps, ribbon, string, clipart,
magazine pictures, photographs, beads, trinkets, and more!
The theme for our books will be “The Rainbow of My Life”. Please bring in at least 10 items that represent important things, people or
events in your life. These can be photographs, magazine pictures, clipart, word art, patches, flat emblems or pins, anything that has
meaning to you and will fit on a page of a book.
Pop-Up Puppets Workshop for Kids – Ellen Miles Date: Aug 9 Time 1:00pm - 3:00pm Ages 8-13 Workshop Fee: $26.00
Join me for this Fun Filled adventure into creating Pop-Up Puppets. Each person will make at least one puppet using a variety of
materials, such as: cardboard tubes, plastic cups, socks, material, felt, pipe cleaners, wiggly eyes, yarn, or construction paper.
* Learn basic techniques for constructing a pop-up puppet. * Make a zany person, a silly animal, a squiggly alien, or other creatures of
your imagination. * Please bring in 1-2 CLEAN, mismatched socks, any color or pattern; knee, soccer, or adult socks work best
Clay Pendants and Beads Workshop:
Tiffany Whitfield (Saturday May 24th 10am – 2pm)
Cost $100.00 Plus $25.00 Supply fee
Learn how to create your own unique style of beads and pendants for necklaces, bracelets, earrings and more using colored clay and
Egyptian paste. Egyptian Paste is a self-glazing clay that was used in ancient Egypt to adorn all things precious like people (by way of
jewelry), tombs, vases, and more. It still exists today and can be used to make beads, pendants and small sculpture of varying colors.
Stamps and molds will be provided for basic design, but feel free to bring your imagination and create your own designs in your jewelry.
Bookmaking Workshop: Tiffany Whitfield (Saturday June 14th 1pm- 4pm)
Cost $60.00 including supplies
Learn to make your own journal or sketchbook using a Japanese stab-binding technique. This is a great way to use recycled paper to
make your own unique book. The cover can be made of cardboard covered in decorative paper or painted, a postcard, or other thicker
materials of that nature. If you have something of your own that you want to use as a cover or to decorate a cover with please bring it,
otherwise material will be available to create and decorate your cover.
All materials will be included in the cost of the workshop.
Dream Catchers were originated by the Ojibwe/Chippewa tribes of the North but have gained popularity with other tribes throughout the United
States. There are numerous stories surrounding the origin of the dream catcher. The most popular believe is that dreams come to us from
the spirit world. A dream catcher hung above the bed or cradle of the dreamer is said to catch the bad dreams and allow only good dreams to
filter through the hole in the center enhancing the life of the dreamer. Please join me for this fun filled workshop structured for both children
and adults. I recommend that the child be at least 8 years old but will allow younger children if they are mature enough to listen and are
assisted by a parent. Learn more of the symbolism and legends behind the dream catcher!Learn a basic weaving technique to create your
own special dream catcher! Decorate your dream catcher with gemstones, beads, shells, feathers, and items that
may be symbolic to you! Please register by June 2nd so that I know how much material to prepare. The class will be limited to 6-12
participants.
Introduction to PMC – Ellen Miles Class Date: May 17 or June 28th Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Workshop Fee: $130.00 per person
& includes all materials. Class will be limited to 6-12 participants.
I would like to invite you to a workshop that I will be teaching using an exciting new jewelry material called PMC or Precious Metal Clay. PMC
is a putty-like mix of silver power, water and binder that makes it possible for almost anyone to make real silver jewelry in a matter of hours.
PMC can be molded, textured, and layered with simple tools to make pendants, rings, earrings, small sculpture – in fact just about anything!
The work is dried and fired in a kiln where the water and binder are driven off to leave a unique object of art that is 100% pure silver.
The wonderful thing about PMC is the versatility that it offers. Inexperienced hobbyist or crafts persons can find great success in creating
beautiful one-of-a-kind jewelry but it also allows the experienced artist the potential for unlimited artistic expression. PMC can be combined
with many materials such as semi-precious gems, glass, porcelain, ceramics, sculpture, & mixed metals, among others.
In this workshop you will be introduced to the following information:
• What is PMC? History & Uses
• Types of PMC
• Tools, Equipment & Kilns
• Methods & Techniques to create a textured, layered pendant with bail & matching earrings
• Bonus project with leftover clay, learn how to create tube beads and torch fire
• All projects will be completed & fired in class so that you are able to wear your creation home!
Accordion Fold Photo Album Workshop – Ellen Miles Date: June 29th Time: 1:00 – 3:30 p.m. Workshop Fee: $32.50 per person
Learn how to create a beautiful accordion fold photo album to display precious pictures of those you love. The use of decorative papers,
scissors and rubber stamps make this a unique keepsake that will be treasured for years to come. In this workshop, each participant will
use materials provided by the instructor to create their own beautiful art work.
You shall receive:
* Demonstration & Instruction
* Foam board base
* Assorted decorative paper
* Use of instructor’s tools & supplies
You shall learn:
* Techniques for preparing foam board covers
* Paper cutting techniques using paper cutters and decorative scissors
* Decorative adornment using rubber stamps, inks and ribbon
* How to assemble accordion fold album
PMC & Macramé Workshop For Teens – Ellen Miles Date: July 13 Time: 1:00 - 3:30 p.m. Workshop Fee: $52.00, includes all materials,
Ages 12-17
Make you own unique silver pendant & macramé' choker. Sign up for my 2 1/2 hour workshop & learn how to create a pendant of your own
design using PMC (precious metal clay) then learn basic macramé' techniques to create a jute choker to hang it on.
Altered Books Workshop for Adults – Ellen Miles Date: July 20 Time: 1:00-4:00 p.m. Workshop Fee: $41.00
Join us on this creative adventure into altered art. I will be demonstrating a number or techniques such as: Adding & removing pages,
collaging, stitching, cutting doors & windows, making pockets, & embellishing with paint, ink, pictures, word art, fibers & beads.
After demonstrating a technique, each participant will practice in their own book. I will provide numerous materials for you to use in class but
would like you to contribute the following: An old book that you won’t mind altering, scissors, photographs, magazine pictures, clipart, word
art, etc. that is meaningful to you. If you have a scrap box of various papers, ribbons, fiber strands, beads, trinkets, etc. that you would like to
use and/or share that would be great.
Altered Art Books For Kids – Ellen Miles Date: July 12 Time: 2:00 p.m- 3:30 Workshop Fee: $34.50 Ages: 9 -15
Come learn how create an altered art book using: Old books, fancy papers, crayons, paint, ink, rubber stamps, ribbon, string, clipart,
magazine pictures, photographs, beads, trinkets, and more!
The theme for our books will be “The Rainbow of My Life”. Please bring in at least 10 items that represent important things, people or
events in your life. These can be photographs, magazine pictures, clipart, word art, patches, flat emblems or pins, anything that has
meaning to you and will fit on a page of a book.
Pop-Up Puppets Workshop for Kids – Ellen Miles Date: Aug 9 Time 1:00pm - 3:00pm Ages 8-13 Workshop Fee: $26.00
Join me for this Fun Filled adventure into creating Pop-Up Puppets. Each person will make at least one puppet using a variety of
materials, such as: cardboard tubes, plastic cups, socks, material, felt, pipe cleaners, wiggly eyes, yarn, or construction paper.
* Learn basic techniques for constructing a pop-up puppet. * Make a zany person, a silly animal, a squiggly alien, or other creatures of
your imagination. * Please bring in 1-2 CLEAN, mismatched socks, any color or pattern; knee, soccer, or adult socks work best
Clay Pendants and Beads Workshop:
Tiffany Whitfield (Saturday May 24th 10am – 2pm)
Cost $100.00 Plus $25.00 Supply fee
Learn how to create your own unique style of beads and pendants for necklaces, bracelets, earrings and more using colored clay and
Egyptian paste. Egyptian Paste is a self-glazing clay that was used in ancient Egypt to adorn all things precious like people (by way of
jewelry), tombs, vases, and more. It still exists today and can be used to make beads, pendants and small sculpture of varying colors.
Stamps and molds will be provided for basic design, but feel free to bring your imagination and create your own designs in your jewelry.
Bookmaking Workshop: Tiffany Whitfield (Saturday June 14th 1pm- 4pm)
Cost $60.00 including supplies
Learn to make your own journal or sketchbook using a Japanese stab-binding technique. This is a great way to use recycled paper to
make your own unique book. The cover can be made of cardboard covered in decorative paper or painted, a postcard, or other thicker
materials of that nature. If you have something of your own that you want to use as a cover or to decorate a cover with please bring it,
otherwise material will be available to create and decorate your cover.
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