Friday, September 7, 2007

My Stenciling Students

These are the bright, shining faces of the 8 students in my stenciling class... they are holding their favorite creation...we had so much fun...everyone was quite focused and picked up the techniques quickly...it was a pleasure to teach them...and learn from their creativity...


These are the wonderful samples of stenciling on velvet...each one had a choice of colors and design...each is different and beautiful...

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At the end of the each class there is a showcase of student's work...they can display anything they want...it is their show...the students displayed a wide variety of techniques...from custom stencil cutting to freeform designs...from stenciling on fabric to stenciling with plaster for an embossed look...I loved the show...and the weekend...



Today's aMUSEment - Do you know how to stencil? It is a very dry brush technique. Most of the paint is off-loaded onto a paper towel before going to the surface. The two methods of application are swirling or stippling. Done correctly it has beautifully soft results.
U Be Creative Today!

7 comments:

Anonymous said...

Those stencil on velvet are just gorgeous! They'd make beautiful pillows. What a talented bunch!

Manuel

ShabbyInTheCity said...

Yes they are I agree!
It would be fun to come to your class.

Naturegirl said...

Look at those happy proud smiles! All works are wonderful but of course being a lover of felines the CAT stands out for me!!!

I was invloved in a LAVENDER workshop at a lavender farm...and thought about you! Why because I knew you were running this workshop and I knew the gals were enjoying their time as I was enjoying mine!! Yes I created some things and I'll post sometime next week!! Hugs NG

Anonymous said...

I would love to do one of your classes :-)

Anonymous said...

wow the velvets are beautiful rebecca!! just LOVE them!! can i come and join your group of students?? would love to work with you. have been doing velvets in the past, the results are always stunning on pillows and runners!!

Anonymous said...

Love the velvet ones. Fabulous!
Your class looked like a nice group of woman!

Ro Bruhn said...

What fabulous stencils, I love the designs and the effect on the velvet.