Chair...finished, next up a lamp shade!

Finished the chair...I like it, only wish I had not painted the wood black... thinking of leaving the next one a little distressed. I am now working an a lamp shade woven in the same style, hope I like it too!

Applying what I learned

A few years ago I took a class from my friend Diane who teaches how to make these lovely chairs from neckties. I had a ton of scrap jersey in the studio and knew this would be the perfect way to use it. I finally finished the chair frame and started weaving.


I like...looks like a giant potholder...very pleasing.

Classes

I will be teaching a few classes this Spring at SoPo Art Studios on Sawyer Street in South Portland, Maine. Love to have you join me!
METAL FOLKS

(no experience required)
Learn to make whimsical metal folks using your own photos. This 3 hour class will give you the skills needed to create more folks at home using basic tools.
3-hour class
Monday April 26
6:00- 9:00pm
$35.00+ supplies (approx. $15)
Min class size 5 /Max class size 10
Bring to class:
Scissors(not your good ones, we will be cutting metal)
Xerox or laser copies of faces/heads you would like to use (make head size 1.5"-2 ")
To Register: contact Susan at zazandmo@maine.rr.com

DESIGN YOUR OWN FABRIC
This 4 week class is for both the beginner & more experienced art makker.Each week we will explore a new but versitile surface design method that can be used to transform fabric into your own including stenciling, monoprinting, batik and marbling. Suzanne & Susan will inspire you to create your own individual projects and help you develop your own design sense.
Instructors: Susan Hellier & Suzanne Drown Trout

Mondays- May 3, 10, 17 & 24 6-9 pm
Minimum class size 4, Class limited to 8 people

Fee: $140.00 Materials Fee: $15.00 In addition a equipment and materials list will be provided upon registration.
To Register: contact Susan at zazandmo@maine.rr.com

FIBER & REPURPOSED JEWELRY/REUSING WHAT YOU HAVE

(no experience required)
Starting with the basics, this class will cover my favorite methods for reusing fiber,metal and found & recycled materials to create one of a kind jewelry.
A materials list will be sent after registration.
Instructor: Susan Hellier
To register contact Susan at: zazandmo@maine.rr.com

Two 2 hour classes
Tuesday May 11 & 18
6:00- 8:00pm
$65 + supplies (approx. $30)
Min class size 4 /Max class size 8.

SPRING SCREEN PRINTING

(no experience required)
Starting with the basics, this class will cover my favorite methods for screen printing. Printing on fabric and/or paper, using your own designs. If you have a particular printing project in mind (printed pillowcases, naokins etc), we can plan out the design, materials, and printing. A materials list will be sent after registration.
Instructor: Susan Hellier
To register contact Susan at: zazandmo@maine.rr.com

four 2 hour classes
Wednesday evenings May 12, 19, 26 & June 2
6:00- 8:00pm
$150 + supplies (approx. $50)
Min class size 4 /Max class size 8

RELIEF PRINTING

(no experience required)
Learn to print allover patterns on cloth napkins, fabric yardage, pilowcases (and other items) using handmade stamps. I will teach some of my favorite methods for creating blocks with your original designs. A materials list will be sent after registration.
Instructor: Susan Hellier
To register contact Susan at: zazandmo@maine.rr.com

four 2-hour classes
Wednesday evenings June 9, 16, 23 & 30
6:00- 8:00pm
$130 + supplies (approx. $30)
Min class size 4 /Max class size 8

Hunt & Roast

As I was filling eggs last night I was assuming this would be the last year my children humored me with the traditional egg hunt. Gone was the early am wake up & run to the baskets. More like 9:00 for my daughter & 11:00 for my son & our exchange student. Once they were up and fed, they headed out for the hunt, followed by a silly string fight and then the traditional roasting of the peeps. Lots of laughs, spent with family & friends, yummy food and fun. Happy Easter!