Monday 9 March 2015

Fantastic Workshop with Art Wynyard Warriors & the Amazing Finnabair!! :o)

I feel a little self indulgent as I have actually spent my Christmas and Birthday money on myself (!) and treated myself to a couple of workshops, organised by the lovely Sue Tucker.  The workshops are held just outside Middlesborough in a great venue and Sue always lays on plenty of refreshments and chocolate!! Take a look here - https://www.facebook.com/NorthEastArtWorkshops?ref=br_tf ) this is the Facebook page where Sue advertises upcoming workshops.  Firstly I got to spend another wonderful afternoon watching Finnabair do her thing, she is such an amazing artist and teacher, and so very generous with her hints and tips, then at the end of the month I get to play along with Andy Skinner - not bad eh?!

The workshop I attended was called Everyday Treasure, and involved turning an ordinary canvas into a steampunk-y shadow box to display a lovely little rocking horse.  One of the most exciting bits when we first get sat down is peering into our goodie bags to see what we've got to play with!! Feels just like a naughty child spying on their Christmas presents early!  Have a look at some of the lovely bits we got:


First bit was to set to and build the little rocking horse and then to begin to alter the frame:




As it is Finn's workshop, I won't share all of the steps as it would not be fair to her.  Also as I say she is so generous with sharing her techniques that you would be far better watching some of the videos that she shares on her blog!!  Needless to say that it involved lots of gesso, paints, metal embellishments, pigment sprays and lots of laughter!!


'Slightly' messy fingers!!



Group of Happy Crafters with our finished works of art, and mine is below :



I had such a lovely time, and met up with some fellow crafters who had shared the experience last time too, and now I'm so looking forward to next time!!

Thanks for reading :o)
Steffi xx

I would like to enter this canvas into the following challenges:

Mixed Media Challenge (brand new challenge!!) - Anything Goes - here: http://mixedmediaworld.blogspot.co.uk/2015/03/welcome-to-mixed-media-world.html 

All Crafts Challenge Feb/March - Anything Goes (but no cards) - here: http://www.sparklingblackrose-craftmylife.blogspot.co.uk/2015/02/all-crafts-challenge-febmarch.html

Imagination Crafts March Challenge - Always Anything Goes - here:  http://imagination-craftschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2015/03/imagination-crafts-march-challenge.html

and

Crafty Calendar Challenge March Challenge - Add Some Metal - here:  http://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2015/03/crafty-calendar-march-challenge-add.html


12 comments:

  1. Beautiful canvas, so much to see and i am sure you were plain tuckered out after attending the workshop. Thank you for joining in with our challenge.

    Mo :-)
    DT MMW

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    1. Thanks Mo - I was absolutely shattered - but loved every minute :o)

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  2. Beautiful!! How fabulous that you had a workshop with Finnabair, and coming up with Andy Skinner - I'm so jealous!! Love your box - the gold horse is perfect!! Glad I found you through Mixed Media World! xx Lynn

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    1. Hi Lynn - thanks for visiting - I feel quite greedy about doing both, but sometimes I think we need to spoil ourselves!! Steffi :o)

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  3. Awesome creation! I love Finnabair style artworks and yours fabulous! Thank you for joining our Mixed Media World challenge! Ingrid xx

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    1. Hi Ingrid - thanks for your visit. I just love everything Finnabair!

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  4. This is lovely, very finnabair styley. Thanks for playing along at MMW debsx

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    1. Hi Deborah - thanks so much for your visit - Steffi :o) xx

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  5. WoW what a adorable creations you made! You done such a perfect job :-))
    Thanks for join us at Crafty my Life challenge.
    Hugs, Andreja

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    1. Hi Andreja, thanks so much for you comments - I really appreciate them - Steffi :o) xx

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  6. Ooh this is stunning Steffi,yes Finnabair style is the best and your creation is wonderful ;)
    Thank you for joining us at MMW and good luck!
    Big hugs
    Donna xxx

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  7. Stunning make, really gorgeous & sounds like you had great fun too! Thanks for joining us over at Crafty Calendar this month & good luck!
    hugs Jo x
    Dt

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