Visual Arts Brampton
In this three-week class, students will have fun learning how to create abstract papier-mâché bird figures. If you like to work with your hands, this is an easy step into the world of sculpting. Complete your piece with acrylic paints to add your own personality and style.
Details
Ages: 16+
Dates: Tuesday, April 22 to May 6, 2025 Class Full
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Sessions: 3
Price: $90 Non-Members, $81 with a membership
Materials: Included
Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate
What Students will Learn
- How to build an armature and prepare your shape
- How to apply papier-mâché to the figurine and setting
- How to enhance the papier-mâché piece with acrylic paints
About the Instructor
Colleen Dee, BFA
Colleen is a lover of all creative arts. She earned her BFA degree in Montreal, Quebec, and had a corporate career as a graphic designer, creative director and marketing manager. After that phase she travelled, lived and worked in Vietnam and Cambodia for a number of years teaching English and art to children and adults in the profit and nonprofit sectors.
Well versed in many art mediums including papermaking, sculpting, printmaking drawing, painting and photo-art. "I love creative expression in so many art forms. I particularly enjoy experimenting with mix-media and using different materials and techniques to create an aesthetic piece whether it has a purpose or not." After returning to Canada she continues to engross herself teaching art and workshops to a variety of age groups.