classes with lulumoon
I am thrilled to be able to offer classes in my beautiful studio in Milwaukie, Oregon (right next door to Portland)!
Welcome to the class offerings for 2019. This year I’ll be offering studio classes on specific dates. To sign up or to ask questions please call and leave a message at 503-683-2129, or you may send me an email at lulu@lulumoon.com. In the message please let me know the following:
Which class you are interested in
Your email address and your phone number
For children’s classes, please tell me your child’s name and age
I will get back to you as soon as possible to confirm your registration. For payment I accept checks, credit cards, Paypal, and cash.
Some general class information:
Classes are limited to 8 students.
For classes that involve machine sewing, a working knowledge of sewing and your own machine are required.
Classes are designated for adults or children, but if your child is an experienced artist/crafter and you feel they would be mature enough for an adult class, please contact me.
Please bring your own snacks or lunch as needed.
Some class materials are provided, but students may be required to bring additional materials, so please read those carefully.
Reassurance for children’s classes: I am a licensed public school teacher with background clearance. I currently teach art residencies at public schools throughout the Portland Metro area.
I look forward to exploring and learning with you in the studio!
Thank you!
CLASS OFFERINGS
Day of the Dead Catrina Doll
The Catrina is a beloved Latina persona who appears in both art and life during celebrations of the Day of the Dead. In this two-day class you will learn how to create a cloth and clay doll that will be decorated with face painting. The torso will be prepared for you so that you can start class by sculpting the face and hair with paper clay. Next you'll paint the arms & legs, stitch a skirt. Finally we'll paint the face and adorn the hair.
Ages: Teen - adult. Sewing machine experience is not necessary but helpful.
Price: $95
The price of this class includes:
Two days of instruction and assistance. A prepared doll body so that you can start sculpting right away, paper clay, gesso, use of my paints, pencils and other tools, and flowers for hair. A pattern is also provided so that you can make more, if so desired.
Students should bring:
Festive fabric for the skirt, lace and other embellishments as desired; scissors, sewing thread. Also an apron or paint shirt. Optional: sewing machine.
Please bring your own snack or lunch.
Mixed Media Faces
If you’ve always wanted to be able to paint faces but have been frustrated or fearful, there’s a fix for that. In this mixed media class we’ll start with a photograph and glue it onto our painting surface. I’ll take through a series of steps showing you how to mix and apply acrylic colors, collage, and other media that will result in a striking portrait. Along the way you will be practicing facial proportions and shading to help you move toward painting portraits without the underlying photograph.
Ages: Teen - adult.
Price: $65
The price of this class includes:
All materials are provided.
Students should bring:
A positive attitude and a willingness to make mistakes in order to grow and learn! And an apron or paint shirt.
Please bring your own snack or lunch.
Long Legged Lola Doll
Create a colorful character while learning how to make a cloth and clay doll. Students start from scratch in this class with their own fun fabrics - you can be as matchy-matchy or as funky as you like with your fabric choices. I will guide you through all the steps of making this kind of doll, from the sewing to the sculpting and then onward to the painting. In the end you will have a unique, long-leggy art doll to call your own!
Ages: Teen - adult. Sewing machine experience is necessary.
Price: $55
The price of this class includes the doll pattern, stuffing, paper clay, use of my tools and paints.
Students should bring:
Fun fabrics for the doll body, arms and legs. Please see the photos below for ideas, and please bring tightly woven cottons like quilting cottons. You will also need a sewing machine, scissors, sewing thread, and an apron or a paint shirt.
Please bring your own snack or lunch.
SUPER MINI YOU Doll
In this class the torso will be prepared for you so that you can start class by sculpting the face with paper clay. Next you'll stuff and paint arms & legs, then stitch a super hero cape and skirt. Finally we'll paint the face and add hair.
Ages: 10 - adult. Sewing machine experience is not necessary.
Price: $75
The price of this class includes:
Doll pattern, stuffing, paper clay, gesso, use of my paints, pencils and other tools, and wool roving for hair.
Students should bring:
Fun fabrics skirt and craft felt in your choice of color for cape, scissors, sewing thread, and an apron or a paint shirt.
Please bring your own snack or lunch.
Thread doodling & free-motion quilting
THREAD DOODLING
Learn how to lower those feed dogs and do free-motion stitching on your sewing machine. You'll go from basic to fancy line work, creating some fun and fanciful doodles that can lead into beautiful designs for free-motion quilting!
Three- to four-hour class, depending on students' abilities.
Ages: This class is suitable for teens and adults. Sewing machine experience is required.
Price: $45
The price of this class includes:
muslin, batting, stabilizer, and practice designs
Students should bring:
Sewing machine in good working order, with capability to lower the feed dogs, or a feed dog plate cover
Black sewing machine thread
Scissors
Please bring your own snack or lunch.
classes for children, ages 6-12
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please bring your own snacks and/or lunch, plus an apron or a paint shirt.
Choose the classes you want to take, each session is $20, all materials supplied.
Dollmaking 101 - (Please note this is a two-day class, $20 each day.) Students will create their own cloth and clay doll!
Stamp making - Students will learn to create different kinds of stamps and then print designs with them.
Painted papers collage - Students will paint colorful papers and then create a collaged image with them, a la author and illustrator Eric Carle!
Little Monsters - Students will learn basic hand-sewing while making a cute little monster.
Papier Maché Masks
Ready to get your hands messy? Papier maché is a fun medium for creating 3- dimensional forms. Newspaper strips and flour paste will be layered over a balloon to build up a surface that you can then add onto with cardboard and paper clay to define facial features. For the final stage you will paint your mask with your own unique design.
Please note: Due to the need for drying time between layers, this class will be broken up into 3 sessions, with each session lasting about an hour to an hour and a half.
Ages: This class is suitable for ages 7 and up. (Fun for adults, too!)
Price: $45
The price of this class includes:
All materials needed: balloons, newspaper, flour paste, cardboard, paper clay, paints.
Students should bring:
An an apron or a paint shirt. Unless you want to decorate your clothing with flour paste.
EMBROIDERY EMBELLISHMENT
Embroidery Embellishment
Adding embroidery stitches to you appliqué can make your piece into a work of art. In this class you'll learn some simple and some fancy stitches to add to your sewing repertoire. These stitches are suitable for embroidering on cotton, felt, wool, and even velvet, so that you can adorn quilts, pillows, wall hangings, and even clothing.
Three hour class
Ages: This class is suitable for teens and adults. No machine skills needed.
Price: $45
The price of this class includes:
All materials and tools needed
Please bring your own snack, if needed.
Patchwork Ponies
PATCHWORK PONIES
Giddy-up! Round up some cute coordinating fabrics! In this class I’ll share my Patchwork Pony pattern with you and teach you the tips and tricks to put it all together.
Ages: This class is suitable for teens and adults. Sewing machine skills needed.
Price: $45
The price of this class includes: Pattern and instructions for the ponies, stuffing, use of specific tools
Students will need to bring:
Sewing machine
Two fabrics that you like together. Woven cottons or linens work best (no knits, please). The larger piece needs to be 3/8 of a yard (or a scrap that is at least 18 x 20); the smaller piece needs to be ¼ yard (or a scrap that is at least 12 x 15 inches)
Thread to coordinate with your fabrics
Scissors
Yarn or fabric strips for the mane
Optional: buttons for eyes
Note: If you’re a quick stitcher and stuffer, you may have time to make 2 ponies! Bring some more fabric for that.
Please bring your own lunch.
STAMP CARVING
In this class we'll create our own rubber stamps. I'll give you tips and tricks for creating a variety of image types. I'll also share information about letterboxing: a fun activity that lets you put your carved stamps to good use!
Stamp carving
Ages: Teen to adult. Please note: Cutting tools will be used.
Price: $45
The price of this class includes:
Use of tools and ink pads
Stamp carving material
Paper
Students should bring their own snack or lunch.
CLASSES AT ART & SOUL RETREAT
I also teach classes at Art & Soul Retreats in Portland. Following are samples of classes I have taught at the retreat. To learn more about Art & Soul Retreats and sign up for classes, please visit the Art & Soul website: http://www.artandsoulretreat.com/retreat-pdx18-artists.php
The Right Brain Initiative
I am very fortunate to be working with The Right Brain Initiative, an organization that puts together artists and Portland Metro area schools. Together we bring inspiration and art to students and encourage teachers to integrate art into the curriculum. I have done art projects that combine art with science, math, language arts, social studies, and interpersonal development. It’s a wonderful program with a great variety of professional artists. If your school would like more information about the program, please contact The Right Brain Initiative at info@TheRightBrainInitiative.org or call 503.823.5111. Their website is https://therightbraininitiative.org. Below are some of the projects I have done with students.
