Cath and Gwen, who wasn't with us to try out transfer paints, dyes and crayons in our previous session, spent their day painting up papers and ironing out some of their results. Cath who has spent some time agonising over whether to take the plunge and join the Group, really enjoyed herself, and wonders why she didn't join before!
Cath thrilled with her first attempt at transfer printing
Cath's printed fabric left and the painted paper right
More transfer-dye painted papers drying out
Gwen also chose to use transfer dyes to produce many papers ready for printing at home
Gwen transfer painting
and trying out transfer crayons and rubbing mats
Gill decided to spend her time trying out different fabric dyeing techniques and began by wrapping fabric around a pole and experimenting with fruits and vegetables as resists, with mixed results. Although her pieces didn't turn out as expected Gill says she learned valuable lessons from the exercise.
Jenny worked on samples for her Lucky dip project
Jenny used transfer dyes and a mask to create a print
and Yvonne made samples using a technique using shaving foam and paint to create marbling prints
preparing the shaving foam and paint tray
some of Yvonne's resulting prints
Carol spent time drawing
while Ann sought advice from Jenny about the sample vessel she is creating for her Lucky-Dip project. Ann's subject is "Reflections".
A paper mock-up of Ann's vessel
and Jill worked on her Lucky Dip project
The group decided on dates for the next two "playdays". Two are planned in May, as several members are away in June. The first of which is set for May 8. Look forward to seeing you then.
