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Fantasy Masks master class with Gladys Paulus

The Gallery at The Silk Mill, Merchants Barton, Saxonvale, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1PT , England

Saxonvale, Frome BA11 1PW, UK England

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During this 5 day technical master class with UK-based textile artist Gladys Paulus, you will learn how to calculate, design and create a base resist template which will become the starting point for an experimental and playful fantasy mask. Mask making requires a combined approach of thorough planning and intuitive felt making. More than just a face cover, these masks will cover the head completely and are sculptures in their own right. You will learn how to achieve facial symmetry, experiment with different types of protrusions and colour, build up features and markings, create plumage/fur/hair, how to felt all the 3-dimensional parts together and how to sculpt and shape the felt. You are free to invent a whole new animal, or to incorporate more human, abstract, and fantastical elements into your mask. You are encouraged to consider a variety of felting techniques and surface decorations to enhance your design. Creative expression within the design of each mask is actively encouraged, but given the time restraints of the workshop and the time consuming nature of felting masks, you will be asked to keep designs relatively simple and ‘un-fussy’ so that you will be able to finish the mask in the time available. You will be guided through the techniques step by step. Learning is supported through practical demonstrations, one-to-one consultations and practical help, hand outs and illustrated explanations. This master class will be taught in English. Some written handouts will be supplied. Please come ready for hard work as well as lots of fun and bring plenty of ideas, inspirational photographs and sketches; you will have an opportunity to discuss these with the tutor during the workshop. PLEASE NOTE: You will be required to make a small felt sample before the workshop Experience level: Mask making in felt is a complicated, demanding and physical process and requires stamina and determination. In order to complete your mask in this master class, daily tasks will be set and the pace will be demanding. For this reason, regrettably, this master class is NOT suitable for beginners or those with back or hand/arm injuries or other health issues that prevent them from standing/felting for long periods of time. Participants are asked to self-select for suitability, but if you feel you would like to discuss your ability to participate, please contact the workshop administrator. There will be no time to go over any basics during this master class and applicants should have a good practical understanding of wet felting in general, and making 3-dimensional wet felt around a resist in particular. Furthermore, applicant will have a willingness and ability to work additional untutored hours, if necessary, to achieve the daily targets set. An aptitude for sculptural form will be helpful, though not a requirement, as the tutor will be on hand to guide. Venue: The Gallery at The Silk Mill, Merchants Barton, Saxonvale, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1PT , England Workshop times: Monday 8 - Friday 12 April 2019, 9.30am-6pm on the first day, 9am-5.30pm on subsequent days. About the hosts: This master class will be taught by Gladys Paulus and is administered and supported by Liz Evans. Gladys Paulus is a professional textile artist with a background in fine art painting and teaching, based in the UK. She is an exhibiting member of the 62 Group of Textile Artists, and a member of the Crafts Council Selected Index of Makers and the International Feltmakers Association. Her work has been exhibited in galleries across the UK, and her masks have featured in theatre, fashion magazines, television and film. Gladys' s workshops are in demand nationally and internationally and over the years she has taught hundreds of textile enthusiasts and professionals. She asks a lot from her students, and give a lot back in return. Gladys is interested in the nature of the creative process and learning through experimentation & play, and she likes to encourage her students to come with an experimental attitude. Likewise, her own techniques are born from experimentation, and continue to develop and evolve as the nature of her art work develops. Fee: £485 per person (or a payment plan of 3 instalments of £161.66), including lunches and refreshment. Please note the ticketing platform charges a small additional fee for the payment plan. In the case of the workshop filling up, we will operate a waiting list in case of cancellation (for more information, see FAQs below). FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS How much experience do I need? Mask making in felt is a complicated, demanding and physical process and requires stamina and determination. In order to complete your mask in this master class, daily tasks will be set and the pace will be demanding. For this reason, regrettably, this master class is NOT suitable for beginners or those with back or hand/arm injuries or other health issues that prevent them from standing/felting for long periods of time. Participants are asked to self-select for suitability, but if you feel you would like to discuss your ability to participate, please contact the workshop administrator. There will be no time to go over any basics during this master class and applicants should have a thorough practical understanding of wet felting in general, and making 3-dimensional wet felt around a resist in particular. Furthermore, applicant will have a willingness and ability to work additional untutored hours, if necessary, to achieve the daily targets set. An aptitude for sculptural form will be helpful, though not a requirement, as the tutor will be on hand to guide. What kind of mask can I expect to make? This will depend very much on your level of experience, time management and complexity of your design, though generally you will be encourage to keep your design relatively simple. You will have an opportunity to discuss your ideas for your design, any questions and concerns during 1-to-1 consultations with the tutor, and you will receive individual and group guidance through a range of design solutions. Some examples of work created by previous students: Where will it be held? The Gallery at The Silk Mill, Merchants Barton, Saxonvale, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1PT The Gallery @ the Silk Mill The Silk Mill is an artist studio project and gallery in the centre of the town of Frome in Somerset, operating from one of the best preserved former textile mills in the South-West. The Gallery is a light and airy space at ground floor level, with direct access to an outside terrace. Frome is a town with a charming historic centre and has a wealth of architectural interest alongside a thriving contemporary and performing arts scene. It also has great community spirit, and was voted by the Independent newspaper as one of the best places to live in the UK. There are regular markets every Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday, and the Frome Independent market takes over the whole town once a month. Aside from the markets, Frome is full of specialist shops, arts and crafts, antiques and collectables sitting alongside vintage and unique clothing shops and businesses, the majority of which are independent. Frome is also home to a number of arts venues and galleries in historic buildings, including The Black Swan arts gallery, Rook Lane Arts, and the Silk Mill. What's included in the price? Daily tuition from 9am - 5.30pm Hand outs Vegetarian lunch refreshments Access to the studio for untutored work time (until approximately 10pm) What's NOT included in the price? Travel Accommodation breakfasts and dinners Materials What times does the workshop start & finish? On the first day tuition will start promptly at 9.30am and finish at 6pm. On all other days, tuition will start at 9am and finish at 5.30pm. How long is the lunch break? Lunch break will be for 1 hour, although you are free to finish earlier if you would like to get on with your work. The tutor will not be available for advice during lunch break however. Can I bring my own lunch? A simple but nourishing vegetarian lunch is provided daily and is included in the course fee. The meal will usually include a warm dish, salad(s) and/or side dishes. Please let us know of any dietary requirements / food allergies by March 1st. You are welcome to bring additional food items to supplement your lunch if you wish, but it should not be necessary. Is it worth arriving in Frome a few days early? YES! On Sunday 7th April (the day before the workshop starts), Frome's monthly independent market takes place. The Frome Independent is an award winning, destination street market that reclaims Frome’s high street once a month to showcase the best independent craftspeople, designers, makers, food producers and vintage traders in the South West. It takes places across the town centre and attracts thousands of visitors each month. Expect local food and drink, artists and designers, produce, plants, flowers, retro, vintage, collectables, home wares and street entertainment. For more information http://thefromeindependent.org.uk/ Can I pay in instalments? Yes. The ticketing platform we use allows you to select a payment plan option at checkout, they will charge a small fee for this service. Final opt-in for an instalment plan is 20 January 2019. Please make sure that any outstanding fees are paid by 20 March 2019. Will there be a waiting list in operation if the workshop is fully booked? Yes. This will be operated on a first come, first serve basis. In the event of student cancelling their space, the person on the top of the waiting list will be contacted first and offered the space. If they cannot take the space, it will be offered to the second person on the list, etc. If you accept a space after being contacted, you will be required to make payment within 24 hours, otherwise the space will be offered to the next person on the waiting list. Please contact Liz Evans if you would like your name to be added to the waiting list. Mobile phone: + 44 (0)7814 959520 Email: evans_elizabeth@hotmail.co.uk What if I need to cancel? If we cancel: This workshop needs a minimum of 8 students to go ahead. In the unlikely event that we do not receive enough bookings and we have to cancel the workshop, your fees will be refunded in full, minus any ticketing page payment plan fee you may have signed up for. If you are travelling from abroad or coming by public transport, please check with Liz on + 44 (0)7814 959520 or evans_elizabeth@hotmail.co.uk if the workshop is likely to go ahead, before you book/pay for travel arrangements. If you cancel: Most workshops book up very quickly, but late student cancellations can lead to places being left empty. This means loss of income, while still being liable for hall hire, catering and administration costs. We will operate a waiting list and will endeavour to fill your space. If your space is filled, we will refund your workshop fee in full, minus a £25 administrational fee. If we cannot fill your confirmed space, the following Cancellation & Refund Policy is in place: If you cancel your booking 6 weeks or more prior to the workshop and we cannot fill your space, 75% of your workshop fee will be refunded. This refund does not include any payment plan fees charged by the ticket sales platform. If you cancel your booking less than 6 weeks but more than 2 weeks prior to the workshop and we cannot fill your space, 50% of your workshop fee will be refunded. This refund does not include any booking/payment plan fees charged by the ticket sales platform. If you cancel your booking less than 2 weeks but more than 48 hours prior to the workshop and we cannot fill your space, 25% of your workshop fee will be refunded. This refund does not include any booking/payment plan fees charged by the ticket sales platform. If you cancel your booking less than 48 hours prior to the workshop and we cannot fill your space, your workshop fee will not be refunded. In the event that you need to cancel a booking less than 48 hours prior to the start of a workshop please call the course administrator straight away (see details below). For cancellations at any other time, please either call or email. Who do I contact if I have any more questions? The workshop administrator is Liz Evans Mobile phone: + 44 (0)7814 959520 Email: evans_elizabeth@hotmail.co.uk

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