Contemporary

Fiber Arts

Workshops

Workshops

2007

September-December 2007

Atelier de Paris

1543 South Robertson Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90035

Phone: (310) 553-6636

Fax: (310) 553- 9621

www.atelierdeparis.com

October Guest Artist: Suzanne Punch

November Guest Artist: Christine Mariotti

December Guest Artist: Natasha Foucault  

Professional Silk Painting

Instructor: Rosemary Cohen

In this seminar, you will learn all the techniques of silk painting from the very beginning up to very complex techniques of dyes, paints, gutta resist, salt, alcohol, batik, stenciling, stamping, screening, and much more. We will also discuss all the aspects of marketing, and answer your questions relating to silk paintings. After two days, you will have enough knowledge to start your own business of silk painting, teach it, or just enjoy painting and embellishing your life.

2 Days, Saturday and Sunday,

Sept. 8-9, Oct. 20-21, Nov. 17-18, Dec.15-16

10:00 am to 5:00 pm, $375

Abstract Silk Painting

Instructor: Suzanne Punch

The class will start with realistic images and then create progressively more and more abstract paintings, learning to balance the colors and designs into a challenging but cohesive statement. The class will be using thickened dyes, under painting in various colors, spray finishing, and alcohol manipulations among other techniques-all are means to end of finding each person’s unique expression. Suzanne works with each student one-on-one during the class.

Two Days, Wednesday &Thursday,

October 10-11

10:00 to 4:00 p.m. $185

Silk Painting Workshop

Rosemary Cohen With the Staff

This is an open workshop for silk painters at all levels. If you have not yet tried silk painting and would like to learn how, come join us. If you have been silk painting for a while and would like to explore new techniques, come join us. If you have a specific silk painting problem you would like help with, come join us.

Sep. 10, 17,18,24,25 Oct. 8, 9,17,18,23,

Nov. 13,14,19,20,21,27,28.Dec. 6,11,13,18,20

10:00 am to 3:00 pm,

$45                        

Botanical Painting on Silk

Instructor: Suzanne Punch

In this class you will learn how to create the nicest flowers and the composition with moths and butterflies – including new methods for working with non – toxic resists.

2 Days, Saturday and Sunday, October 13 -14

10:30 am to 4:00 pm

    $185

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CONTEMPORARY FIBER ARTS

WORKSHOPS

Realism in Silk Painting

Instructor: Natasha Foucault

Want to challenge your silk painting ideas and approach? Create stunning realistic imagery? In this class you will make silk paintings from rule-breaking compositions using photographic images to express your emotions and expand your artistic style. Natasha will help you develop your own personal image vocabulary, emphasizing composition and color, and using a unique approach to the gutta serti method.

Two Days, Saturday and Sunday,

Dec.15-16

10:00 am to 4:00 pm, $220

Dévore, Burn-out Velvet and Discharge

Instructor: Christine Mariotti

Have you been admiring those wonderful cut velvet scarves and fabrics? (cut velvet is also called burnout velvet or dévore velvet). This workshop will teach you how to design and create your own cut velvet. Students will also learn to discharge color from velvet, over dye it, and to emboss 3-dimentional designs on velvet.

Two Days, November 10-11

10:00 to 4:00 p.m. $149

Batik and Tie–dye & Shibori

Instructor: Christine Mariotti

The first day you will work with wax batik on silk allows that will allow you to create a wide range of colors, textures and special effects not really possible in other ways. In this class, you will learn ways of applying the wax, dyeing and removing the wax afterwards.

On the second day you will learn many techniques of Tie-dyeing which you will be to create many great and beautiful gifts for Holidays.

Two days: December 1-2

10:00 am to 4:00 pm, $149                        

Gift Creations for Holidays

Instructor: With Staff

You can find many ready made blank or pre-designed articles excellent for Holiday gifts. Come alone or with your family and paint on ties, kippots, sun catchers, bags, jewelry and much more.

Open all Day long, The fee includes guidance, paints and tools. You only pay for the item you want to decorate.

November,18, 10:30 am to 4:00 pm           

$18 per one hour and half

Adults and children will enjoy.

There will be a 30 minutes break for full day classes

A supply list of each instructor will be sent to you with your confirmation note.

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Instructors

RoseMary Cohen, Ph.D.

Dr. RoseMary Cohen is the successful owner of Atelier de Paris, a textile arts supply manufacturer and importer. Her work has been exhibited in Asia, Europe and America and is in many private collections. In addition to her art and teaching, she has designed textiles for and done color consulting with boutique clothing companies and movie studios. Dr. Cohen has a doctorate in sociology from Sorbonne-Paris, and is the author of four books, pattern designs, magazine articles and instructional videos.

Christine Mariotti

Christine Mariotti has been a professional artist over 30 years giving specialized instruction in the Arts. With her long years of experience, she has become a leading consultant in dye applications for surface design techniques for textiles. Christine teaches in several colleges in Southern California area and has published, The Art of Silk Painting.

Suzanne Punch

Suzanne Punch received her B.F.A. from the Cleveland Institute of Art in Painting. She has been living and working in New York for 23 years. She exhibits across the country and in Japan, including a one-woman show at the Huntington Museum of Art. Work may be seen in Susan Louise Moyer’s books. Fashion: Ralph Lauren Collection, Donna Karan Collection, and Charles Alexander for Bergdorf Goodman. Workshops in New York, Santa Fe, San Francisco, Santa Monica and Mendocino.

Natasha Foucault

Natasha Foucault is a fine art painter that works on silk. Her realistic paintings have been published and exhibited world-wide. She enjoys helping students bring their work to a new level of both realism and emotional expression, using traditional and non-traditional techniques.