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| 1.
Decorative techniques |
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These
workshops expand on the topics covered in the demonstration
and provide an opportunity for the hands-on experience
that is essential to learning. The goal of my workshops
is NOT to produce a single finished work, but rather
to explore and understand a range of techniques and
for the participants to produce samples of each technique
to be used later as reference materials.
The focus of these workshops is on the enhancement of
the turned form off the lathe. The methods are explored
using a variety of prepared materials. We discuss the
proper preparation of turned work, as well as what forms
are most amenable to decoration.
The complete range of decorative techniques will be
explored using all of the tools and materials. Incised
designs, pyrography, tinting and dyeing and all explored
in depth.
Comprehensive handouts provide detail on both materials
and techniques.
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| 2.
Metal Leaf and crackled acrylics |
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Not
all forms provide a suitable starting point for decoration.
In this workshop we will begin with a discussion of
the design principles that produce the most pleasing
results, and how the turned work should be prepared
for decoration.
At the lathe, each participant will produce a platter,
applying the design principles. I assume that everyone
has basic lathe skills.
This workshop will explore the decorative processes
using metal leaf (in a variety of forms), crackle medium,
and acrylic colours. Each of these will be first applied
to test pieces until satisfying results are achieved.
Finally, the turned platter will be decorated.
Detailed handouts are provided as well.
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Ebonising and metal mediums |
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This
workshop is similar in form and structure to the metal
leaf / crack / acrylic workshop, but focuses on a variety
of techniques for ebonising various woods. Ebonised
woods provide an excellent background for many of the
decorative techniques.
In addition to techniques for ebonising, we will explore
various metal application methods and finishing alternatives.
Handouts provided.
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| 4.
Use of pyrographic tools and dyes,
making detailed designs |
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Some
of my most interesting work makes use of colouring agents.
These include both textile dyes and aniline dyes. Dyes
penetrate the wood fibres and create a radiance that
cannot be achieved with surface colouring.
In this workshop we will cover the principles of form
and design and surface preparation. Each student will
turn a platter that will be the canvas upon which they
will render the decoration.
Extensive discussion of the alternative dyes will allow
participants to avoid the years of experimentation that
led to my current understanding. Few products are sold
for dyeing wood; most are adapted from more common uses.
As you might imagine, some are far more effective that
others.
Because the dyes are transported along the wood fibres,
it is necessary to cut the fibres to define the design.
I do this using a pyrograph.
Students should bring a pyrograph and a suitable
pen.
As with the earlier workshops, test pieces are used
to master and refine the techniques, and then a design
is transferred to the platter, incised with the pyrograph,
and coloured with the dyes.
Handouts provided.
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Colour can be used as an accent on pieces,
or on large portions of the surface. In this workshop
we begin by preparing a platter and then apply dye to
the entire surface. Issues of surface preparation are
discussed in detail. In addition to coloration, we explore
the use of metal leaf as well, on both smooth and textured
surfaces.
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