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Artist Trading Cards with Jim Paras

Presented by Texas Art Asylum at Texas Art Asylum

June 2, 2012

Since their inception in 1996, Artist Trading Cards (or ATCs) have enthralled thousands of people around the world. They are miniature works of art about the same size as baseball cards and are produced in various media, including dry media (pencils, pens, markers, etc.), wet media (watercolor, acrylic paints, etc.), paper...

Handmade Papermaking with Jim Paras

Presented by Texas Art Asylum at Texas Art Asylum

June 16, 2012

Come share Jim’s passion for the ancient art of papermaking. Learn how to make paper from recycled materials and from natural materials like cattail and banana leaf.

We will use the deckle box method which allows you to create individual sheets of unique paper even if you have no previous art experience!

This is a...

Polymer Clay Jewelry with Jim Paras

Presented by Texas Art Asylum at Texas Art Asylum

May 19, 2012

Come learn the art of using polymer clay to recycle broken and junk jewelry, creating visually stunning pendants and earrings even if you have no previous polymer clay or art experience!

This is a hands-on class that starts with polyclay tools and safety procedures and moves on to a series of techniques. Students will make ...

Jewelry Soldering with Lorraine Richardson

Presented by Texas Art Asylum at Texas Art Asylum

March 31, 2012

Taught by local artist Lorraine Richardson, this class will teach you all you need to know to take your work to the next level.

You'll learn to master your soldering iron, work with solder and flux, attach jump rings, and learn basic design principles. Students will make soldered glass pendants to take home.
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Mosaics with Michele Patrick

Presented by Texas Art Asylum at Texas Art Asylum

March 24, 2012

Come learn the art of mosaics! This is a hands-on class that provides a basic  understanding and the skills for creating beautiful mosaics for your home or garden. Students will make a mosaic mirror to take home. No art or mosaic  experience is necessary.

We provide: All materials!
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Upcycled Charms with Celia Clowe

Presented by Texas Art Asylum at Texas Art Asylum

March 17, 2012

Imagination at work, no holds barred, extreme creation!

This very informative class will introduce you to the basic tools and techniques used in charm construction. Armed with that knowledge, you will transform game pieces, hardware, bottle caps, coins, buttons, and whatever strikes your fancy into wearable, collectible, giftable...

Adding lights and movement to your work with David Pilgrim

Presented by Texas Art Asylum at Texas Art Asylum

March 10, 2012

Our most popular teacher is back, and this time he's bringing it in a double session of awesomeness!

You'll learn how to electrify your work and set it in motion with lights and motors, execute faux finishes like a pro, and master assemblage techniques.

This class ain't for sissies, and you will need basic power tool...