A Topsy-Turvy Summer 2021! Summer is a time to chase a dream, to reach for the stars, and to really savor the days, now more than ever! Each of these artist workshops is a challenging, magical, and empowering experience. I really LOVE summer because each artist can go deeper with each project, has far more time to connect with us in the studio, and we can just have more fun together!
Miniature Mouse - Backyard Treehouse Dates
This workshop is so fun and rewarding that it sold-out the last four Summers! Using the 1"=1' scale we will create a handmade, posable mouse creature and wonderful miniature room box (12” x 9” x 4.5”) to contain it! This past summer we worked on a KITCHEN! (We’ve done a bedroom, bathroom, & art studio!) This exciting retreat includes hand and (supervised) machine sewing, sculpting with Fimo, bead work, embroidery, mini-furniture making, wallpapering, miniature book making, and miniature mouse clothing. Pure miniature magic!
Ages 7+ and must have some experience with the glue gun. We will use Exacto blades and other tools which are for careful kids.
Email patrice@alamedastudiotime for more information or to save your spot!
I Can Fetch - Large Scale Paper Mâché Sculpting Dates
Think CANINE. Think BEST FRIEND. Think EMPOWERING! Everyone knows how much Miss Patrice loves dog (think Wallace, June, Merlin and the studio dog collection!) Each artist will begin with observation, then sketching and then sculpting. Think charcoal sketches and image searches. The sculpting was done with paper, balloons, and recyclables to capture the basic canine shape and gestures. We engineered the dogs “skeleton” and internal structure for balance and adorableness using 18 gauge wire. A few layers of paper mache created the “skin” of the pup, then coats of paint using brushes stippling and blotting to capture fur, hair, pattern and color. Ages 5+
Fairy Village Workshop - Dates
If you can dream it you can do it! Really! This highly requested workshop focuses on REAL building skills: foundation, framing, roofing, and siding of a scale-model structure made from all natural materials. Each artist will build a structure and then construct accessory pieces to furnish their abodes. The building size is loosely based on the 1“=1’ scale. This workshop is a popular offering every summer!
Ages 7+ and must have some experience with the glue gun.
3-D Character Design Workshop (Summer 2020)
I Can Fetch! Date Cost Last year was “I Can Fly” and our large scale birds were a huge success and this year is DOGS! Ages 5+ Young artists must be able to work independently for periods of time.
