Workshops are currently being planned for small groups to continue with social distancing and adequate personal time for each student. Please reach out directly to me for more information or join the mailing list.
Hardy Art enough for the Garden
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The workshops below are just a small sampling of the more popular and requested workshops.
If you're on my email list, workshop and event announcements are sent out once they're scheduled.
Workshops are normally held at the following locations:
Unionville/Markham - McKay Art Centre - Varley Art Gallery - Main Street, Unionville
Barrie/Midhurst - Midhurst Library, two lights north of Georgian Mall in Barrie (off of Bayfield)
Aurora Cultural Centre - check their website to register for a workshop
Join the Facebook Group for updates.
The workshops below are just a small sampling of the more popular and requested workshops.
If you're on my email list, workshop and event announcements are sent out once they're scheduled.
Workshops are normally held at the following locations:
Unionville/Markham - McKay Art Centre - Varley Art Gallery - Main Street, Unionville
Barrie/Midhurst - Midhurst Library, two lights north of Georgian Mall in Barrie (off of Bayfield)
Aurora Cultural Centre - check their website to register for a workshop
ELEGANT STANDING OR SITTING OR STANDING FIGURINE
Date:
Location: McKay Art Centre - Varley Art Gallery
MainStreet, Unionville
Time: 10:00am to 5:00pm
Cost: 180.00
Level: Sitting Lady - Beginner/Intermediate
Standing Lady - Beginner/Intermediate
Materials: Large to X-Large Adult 100% old cotton
t-shirt - light coloured, tin-foil, apron, a hairdryer
and your lunch. Bring a box or container to carry your
statue home. All other materials will be supplied.
Size of armature used is approximately 16 inches.
Date:
Location: McKay Art Centre - Varley Art Gallery
MainStreet, Unionville
Time: 10:00am to 5:00pm
Cost: 180.00
Level: Sitting Lady - Beginner/Intermediate
Standing Lady - Beginner/Intermediate
Materials: Large to X-Large Adult 100% old cotton
t-shirt - light coloured, tin-foil, apron, a hairdryer
and your lunch. Bring a box or container to carry your
statue home. All other materials will be supplied.
Size of armature used is approximately 16 inches.
SMALL HERON WORKSHOP
This project was specially designed for those students who wanted
a one day heron workshop. The heron is smaller and is
approximately 29 inches tall. Your bird will be mounted on a
paving stone.
Date: Saturday November 9th, 2024
Location: Midhurst Library (just a few lights north of Barrie)
Time: 10:30am - 4:30pm
Date: TBD
Location:
Time: 10:45am - 5:15pm
Cost: $225.00
Level: Beginner (no experience required)
Materials: Please bring one large to x-large adult 100% old
cotton t-shirt - light coloured, tin-foil, an apron, a
hairdryer and your lunch. All other materials will be supplied.
This project was specially designed for those students who wanted
a one day heron workshop. The heron is smaller and is
approximately 29 inches tall. Your bird will be mounted on a
paving stone.
Date: Saturday November 9th, 2024
Location: Midhurst Library (just a few lights north of Barrie)
Time: 10:30am - 4:30pm
Date: TBD
Location:
Time: 10:45am - 5:15pm
Cost: $225.00
Level: Beginner (no experience required)
Materials: Please bring one large to x-large adult 100% old
cotton t-shirt - light coloured, tin-foil, an apron, a
hairdryer and your lunch. All other materials will be supplied.
LARGE HERON WORKSHOP
Date:
First Day - 9:30am - 5:00pm, Second Day - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
Cost: $375.00
All materials included except tin-foil, your lunch and t-shirts.
Your bird will be mounted on a paving stone.
Note: First day of workshop will be the "building,
sculpting and paverpolling" of the Heron.
The Second half day will be completing your Heron
and it will be dry enough for you to transport home.
Approximate height will be 45 to 50 inches.
Level: Beginner to intermediate. Highly recommended to have
taken at least one Paverpol workshop. The first day is very fast paced
and may seem overwhelming if you have not tried fabric sculpting.
Date:
First Day - 9:30am - 5:00pm, Second Day - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
Cost: $375.00
All materials included except tin-foil, your lunch and t-shirts.
Your bird will be mounted on a paving stone.
Note: First day of workshop will be the "building,
sculpting and paverpolling" of the Heron.
The Second half day will be completing your Heron
and it will be dry enough for you to transport home.
Approximate height will be 45 to 50 inches.
Level: Beginner to intermediate. Highly recommended to have
taken at least one Paverpol workshop. The first day is very fast paced
and may seem overwhelming if you have not tried fabric sculpting.
CERTIFIED PAVERPOL INSTRUCTOR TRAINING
Next CPI Certification Program (Level 1) will be scheduled for Spring/Summer 2025.
The course is designed for people who want to learn more about the foundational basics of working with Paverpol and the various products available. The Certified Teachers course is a two-day course and provides you with basic product knowledge and techniques. It forms the basis of your creative journey in becoming a certified instructor. You will gain experience by working with Paverpol products with several different projects. A great course with lots of experimenting and trying various techniques.
Should you be interested to learn more about how to work with the different Paverpol products but you don’t necessarily want to become an instructor then a ‘normal 2-day course would also be a great option to make several more sculptures and finesse your own style!
Please call or email for more information regarding this certification training. I would be able to explain in length regarding projects and products.
Prerequisite: You would be eligible to take the instructors course when you have taken three (3) Paverpol workshops and/or have made a few sculptures (5) on your own.
In the two-day class you work with and get experience in using (almost) all the products in the Paverpol product range. Please note that this is an intense and fast paced two days. To complete the certification process, there is an evaluation process and you will required to make several sculptures on your own after the initial instructor training. These sculptures will be evaluated by the Master Trainers for approval granting of the CPI designation.
Level 2 training will focus on anatomy, infrastructure and armatures. More detailed and larger sculptures will be the focus.
Next CPI Certification Program (Level 1) will be scheduled for Spring/Summer 2025.
The course is designed for people who want to learn more about the foundational basics of working with Paverpol and the various products available. The Certified Teachers course is a two-day course and provides you with basic product knowledge and techniques. It forms the basis of your creative journey in becoming a certified instructor. You will gain experience by working with Paverpol products with several different projects. A great course with lots of experimenting and trying various techniques.
Should you be interested to learn more about how to work with the different Paverpol products but you don’t necessarily want to become an instructor then a ‘normal 2-day course would also be a great option to make several more sculptures and finesse your own style!
Please call or email for more information regarding this certification training. I would be able to explain in length regarding projects and products.
Prerequisite: You would be eligible to take the instructors course when you have taken three (3) Paverpol workshops and/or have made a few sculptures (5) on your own.
In the two-day class you work with and get experience in using (almost) all the products in the Paverpol product range. Please note that this is an intense and fast paced two days. To complete the certification process, there is an evaluation process and you will required to make several sculptures on your own after the initial instructor training. These sculptures will be evaluated by the Master Trainers for approval granting of the CPI designation.
Level 2 training will focus on anatomy, infrastructure and armatures. More detailed and larger sculptures will be the focus.
Orange Wire Art
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XPlore Paverpol
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INTRODUCTION TO PAVERPOL - FABRIC LADY
A very simple introduction to Fabric Sculpting with pieces of T-shirt material and some tinfoil. Date: Location: Time: Half Day Cost: $140.00 All materials will be included with the exception of an old 100% light coloured cotton t-shirt and a hairdryer (to speed up the drying process). Please do not get a manicure prior to the workshop. Dress in old clothes that can get dirty and bring a small box to take your statue home. Height of statue is approximately 14 inches. |
Fabrilicious Creations
Paverpol Niagara
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INTRODUCTION TO PAVERPOL - MASK
A very simple introduction to Fabric Sculpting with pieces of T-shirt material and some tinfoil. Date: Location: Time: 2 hour class Cost: 120.00 All materials will be included with the exception of an old 100% light coloured cotton t-shirt and a hairdryer (to speed up the drying process). Please do not get a manicure prior to the workshop. Dress in old clothes that can get dirty and bring a small box to take your statue home. The face of the mask is approximately 6 inches by 8.5 inches. 
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LARGE GARDEN LADY (height of approximately 3 feet)
Date: TBD Location: Time: 9:30am to 5:30pm Date: TBD Location: Time: 10:45am to 6:00pm Cost: $375.00 Level: Intermediate (prior experience with a Statue based figurine is highly recommended) Materials: Large to X-Large Adult 100% old cotton t-shirts - light coloured, tin-foil, apron, a hairdryer and your lunch. Bring a box or container to carry your statue home. All other materials will be supplied. Please note that this is NOT the Umbrella Lady, but is the same size. If you wish to make an umbrella for your Garden Lady, this will take additional time and resources, and you will need to complete the umbrella at home. |
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Introduction to Paverpol - Petite Ladies
This Small Standing Lady half day project will introduce you to the concept of fabric sculpting. You'll be introduced to the wire armature and fabric sculpting medium called Paverpol. Size of armature used is approximately - 10 to 12 inches. Date: TBD Location: Time: 11:00am - 3:30pm Date: TBD Location: Time: 11am - 3:30pm Cost: $140.00 Level: Beginner - No experience needed. Materials: Please bring an old light coloured 100% cotton t-shirt, tin foil, an apron, a hairdryer and a small box to bring your statue home. You may also wish to bring a lunch. |
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Introduction to Paverpol - Sitting Figurine
This very simple and small sitting figurine project will introduce you to the concept of fabric sculpting in an "experimental two evening class" (Aurora), or a half day workshop in Midhurst/Barrie. You'll be introduced to the wire armature and fabric sculpting medium called Paverpol. Please note that we will be using a hair wrap (similar to the Petite Lady) for the project. Size of armature is approximately 11 to 12 inches. Date: TBD Location: Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm, 7:00pm - 9:30pm The option to make a Standing Petite lady may be available. Date: TBD Location: Time: 11am - 3:30pm Cost: Level: Beginner - No experience needed. Materials: Please bring an old light coloured 100% cotton t-shirt, tin foil, an apron, a hairdryer and a small box to bring your statue home. You will also need to bring a small base for your figure to sit on. For the Midhurst/Barrie workshop, you may wish to bring your lunch. |
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If you would have a small group consisting of 6 or more participants, please contact Creative Genius Within to discuss the possibility of a group workshop. Regional scope of travel for a workshop is from downtown Toronto to Barrie, and from Mississauga to Markham.