"Dabble in the Arts" is a free flow social event. Participating artists will set up workstations throughout the beautiful and rustic venue at the Button Factory and will aid our guests to make their own unique art projects to take home and to share with their families. Our guests will have an opportunity to learn and experiment with different art and craft techniques, unleash their creativity and have an amazing time with their friends in a relaxed, creative atmosphere. Lite refreshments and live entertainment will be present, as well as a silent auction.
All proceeds from this event will support local artists in the KW area.
April 9, 2016 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Button Factory, Waterloo ON
Station # 1 – Playing with Knives! Palette Knife Painting
Brandy Schell will teach you the finer points of working with palette knives to create a modern piece full of blended colours and textures. Brandy’s own artwork comments on the important roles women play in the cycle of life and the strength that women possess. Her paintings are primarily abstract and incorporate nude female figures.
Station # 2 – Recycled & Repurposed Rings
Barbara Di Renzo will help you create your own contemporary piece of jewellery, giving new life to recycled metals. Barbara runs more detailed jewellery workshops through her studio Left Align Design. She can create customized girls’ night out jewellery making parties for you and your friends. Look for more details at her station.
Station # 3 – Wander into Watercolour!
Wandering into Watercolours with Tanja Almazan. A self taught artist in many mediums, she will guide you through the world of working in watercolours, on of her favourite art mediums. You will learn how to water wash, highlight and shade a watercolour creation.
Station # 4 – Make a Statement! Customized Buttons
Button Making with Desiree (Desi) Lichty. Desi is a portrait artist who works in acrylic and oil mediums. She also works for Button Factory Arts and she can help you make a statement on a button or two! While you’re at her station ask her about all the great programs that Button Factory Arts runs!
Station # 5 – Colouring the Canadian Landscape
Meet your instructor Laura Munz (and Jonathan Munz!) Laura manages Paint by Munzy, where you can purchase oil paintings, canvas art prints, coloring books, and greeting cards created by her brother Jonathan. Jonathan is a self taught artist who says that his inspiration comes from his childhood, when the Munz family spent summers exploring Canadian national parks.
To learn more, visit www.paintbymunzy.com.
Station # 6 – Make an Impression! Monoprints
Meet your instructor Michelle Purchase. She is excited to dabble in printmaking with you. You will be learning the basic reduction monotype technique. Check out her website to view her beautiful pieces of art!
Station # 7 – Floral Fondant Fun
Join Shari Chantler from Blossom Cakes. She will teach you how to a make gorgeous flowers out of fondant to adorn a yummy cupcake. Shari also creates custom cakes. She is sweet connection to have! Find her on Facebook under Blossom Cakes.
Station # 8 – Pretty Blooming Bud Vase! Floral Art
April showers bring May flowers! Come and get a jump start on Mother Nature. Join one of the lovely ladies from Raymond’s Flowers in making a beautiful floral arrangement. Flowers are nature’s colour palette!