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Sunday, April 24, 2022

Rust Indigo & Tea Dyeing Papers

Rust Indigo & Tea Dyeing Papers

Rust Indigo & Tea Dyeing Papers!


Love the rich color combination of indigo and rust? Spend the day with an instructor who will demonstrate dyeing techniques, encourage you to play, and allow you to enjoy a process that will get you up and running in no time. Discover how to use old rusted objects to create beautiful shapes or edges.


Create incredible organic patterns and learn shibori folding techniques using pleating, clamps, or rubber bands to resist other dye colors. Use your end-of-the-day creations as backgrounds for other art pieces, collage elements, or they may turn out to be individual works all on their own. No experience is necessary. Simply be open to exploring various new tools or an innovative approach.

Meets: (2) Mondays 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM (1-hour lunch break will be scheduled)
Date: Apr. 24 in 2022
Location: TPS Art Center (2447 N. Los Altos, Tucson, Arizona 85705)

Instructor: Michele Vaughan
Format: Demonstration, lecture, & one-on-one instruction provided during hands-on practice.
Level: No experience necessary, absolute beginner, beginner to intermediate, all levels are welcome!

Medium: Mixed Media, most all mediums are welcome
Technique: Instructor will demonstrate in mixed media.
Materials: The instructor will email a materials list before the first day of class. Most items will be things you have on hand. You may want to purchase high-quality printing paper (e.g., Arches Text Wove works well), but it’s not imperative. Some supplies & materials are on-site available for experimentation.

Saturday, April 2, 2022

Creative Pathways (April 2022)

Creative Pathways (April 2022)

Creative Pathways (April 2022)


Do you want to be in the driver’s seat but also have guidance and support to help you along your artistic journey? Creative Pathways combines an open studio experience with an instructor who leads constructive, structured critiques that include group discussions, one-to-one instruction and optional exercises to push you to the next level.


Meets: (4) Saturdays 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Dates: Apr. 2, 9, 16 & 23 in 2021
Location: TPS Art Center (2447 N. Los Altos, Tucson, Arizona 85705)

Instructor: Lisa Larrabee
Format: Demonstration & group critique. Studio practice with individual feedback and one-on-one instruction will be provided.

Medium: Any 2D art medium is welcome!
Technique: Short demonstrations in a variety of 2D art mediums
Materials Bring your own supplies, some materials are available for experimentation. Still life objects are available for use or bring your own reference material. Easels, drop cloths, tables & chairs are all provided. Note that all painters must use drop cloths over tabletops. Oil painters are required to use Gamsol or odorless mineral spirits at all times & dispose of their rags in the red can marked for safe disposal of solvent-soaked materials.



Participants' Work