"Floor Cloths - Art You Can Walk On"
with Bonnie Phelan
4 Day Workshop
Offered:
February 2, 4, 9, and 11, 2010
1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
And once again on:
February 16, 18, 23, and 25, 2010
1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Cost $125/ 4 day workshop
Floor cloths are flat canvas paintings designed to be walked on and used like throw rugs. During this 4 day workshop participitants will design and paint their own floor cloths. This workshop is for all levels of artistic ability.
Floor-cloths have been around for more than 200 years! “Floor-cloth” was a common term suggesting a carpet substitute, painted canvas, oilcloth or painted carpet. A painted floor-cloth is made of heavy canvas that had been stretched and sized, then troweled with oil paint and finished with block printing, stenciling, or hand painting.
For this workshop, "The only requirement", says Bonnie Phelan, the instructor, "is a desire to have fun."
Materials - All provided by instructor and included in price of class
About the Instructor:
Bonnie Phelan studied art with Mary Bullard in New York before moving to Florida 3 years ago. Once here, she delved into the historical art form of painting floor cloths which was a thriving industry in 18th century England. She has worked with local decorators in designing floor cloths for their clients.
If you happen to travel by the Villages of Longwood most afternoons, you might see Bonnie hard at work in her converted garage/artist studio. Or, if you frequent the Jazz Market for Fine Arts & Crafts, at the Community Center on North Indian River Drive on Saturday mornings, you will see Bonnie displaying some of her beautiful Floor-cloths. You may also visit www.Floorclothdesign.com to see more examples of floor cloths.
Pre-registration Required:
Call 772-216-2067
or
to sign up online using PayPal