Students will use collected objects and found objects to create small reliquaries; intimate spaces housing and using objects with and without symbols of meaning. This workshop will cover several methods of basic assembly as we put the unusual and unlike materials together. Bring those things that you've been saving for something special and make a shrine worthy of them. The student will supply a small box for their shrine or you can use a cigar box which will give you a bit larger format in which to work. I will furnish supplies for the roof. Students may not finish in class time but I am always available for help later.

Supply list for students

• liquid nails small bottle size red label or "Kwik Seal" kitchen and bath clear paintable caulk for gluing squeeze bottle size paint - favorite colors
• gesso white
• brushes and water cup wire cutters (if you bring wire)
• needle nose pliers (don't buy just borrow)
• ephemera - small amount
• couple copies of cabinet cards if you have them gel medium to glue smaller items any flavor

Ideas for the "guts" of the house

• glass scraps,acrylic paint, eating utensils, electronics, machine parts, personal effects or memorabilia, letters, documents, postcards, maps, photos
• stamps, fabrics
• buttons, keys; eyeglasses or magnifying glasses, medical tools, dental tools
• interesting old pencils or pens, toys
• dominoes, dice
• game pieces, bones
• feathers
• leaves acorns, Insects
• straw, stones
• eggshell, bark, teeth
• fossils, pressed flowers
• Screws
• washers, wire, eyelets or rivets
• hinges, hooks, nails, anything rusty keys
• The list could go on forever
• Ps please don't bring everything just that which appeals to you; be a bit selective

Student Skill Level - Intermediate to advanced

Class Fee : $135

Kit Fee: $5
For all roof supplies including patina and rust chemicals, black gesso supplies for hanging and tools.

Instructor: Claudia Roulier
Email: abobthecat@aol.com
Website: http://croulier.typepad.com/rouliers_rusty_requies