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Course Information

Description: This Santa Claus Ornament course shows you how to find and paint the face of Santa in an oyster shell. With a bit of supervision, this course could be appropriate for children of 7 years
Media Category: Mixed Media
Course Type: Interactive - Self-directed (refer to the FAQ page for full descriptions of each course type)
Special Category:  Free Course

Course Format: Demonstration
Course Begins: September 15, 2024 - Ongoing
Course Duration: No time limit

What will Students learn? Students will learn how to take a simple found object (oyster shell) and using their imagination and some paint..transform it into a charming holiday decoration.
Instructor/Students interaction: Answer questions via emails
Class Size: No Limit
Skill Level: All levels welcome
Required skill(s): No special skills required, some basic painting skills needed.

Supplies and tools: 
- Clean oyster shells
- Acrylic paint: red blue yellow black and white
- Small brush, water, palette,
- Paper towel, any type glue
- Bit of wire or string for hanging

Downloads: Videos and printable PDFs

Course Curriculum

    1. Welcome + Introduction w/Materials List

    2. welcome

    3. Introduction and Getting Started

About this course

  • Free
  • 3 lessons

Instructor

Jo-Ellen Trilling

Fabric - Mixed Media

Jo-Ellen Trilling created her own toys. Playing as a child, she sewed cloth scraps together, using bits of wire, glue, and paint to make an idea come alive. Her doll making technique is essentially the same. “A finished figure can be built in a series of illustrated steps,“ she says. Jo-Ellen has taught techniques in doll clubs across North America and Australia. Images of her figures have been published as illustrations and as editorial artwork in books and magazines. Jo-Ellen's artwork is in the permanent collections of museums around the world.

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