A multipurpose, functional, interactive piece of art that is a whimsical blend between a night light and an assemblage. Not only will you create a wonderful and exciting piece of art but you will learn some practical electrical skills as well! With the light off, it is an unassuming shrine but when you turn the light on a new cool image emerges from behind the original!

Students will put this shrine together and wire it. I will show you how to do the wiring and layout the design. Some theme ideas for this light box are bats, crows, dogs/wolves, Alice in Wonderland, nursery rhymes or folk stories , etc. Think about how it will be displayed: will you have it sit on a table (don't forget feet )? or will yours hang on the wall? If destined for the wall, students will make findings for hanging on the back, If your design is complicated (windows or roof) lets try and trouble shoot before class if you need it, please e-mail me with ANY questions.

Supply list for students

• small shoe box or cigar box (at least 2-3 inches deep, and sturdy)
• scissors
• craft knife
• pencil
• plexiglas/ clear/ in Hobby Lobby's stained glass isle/ cut to the size of your box opening (1 mm thick)
• glue or gel medium to attach images
• you will need an image(s) for the front printed on paper this image will be seen with the light off and another image on a printed transparency sheet for behind the main image, this image will be seen with the light on but not off, black and white high contrast works best for this image.
• collage materials for the rest of the box/ think about tissue, corner and edge material such as copper tape or German scrap (optional) for corners and edges (all optional)
• other odds and ends for decoration and embellishment
• bring paint or anything else you may want to use for color (optional)

Student Skill Level - All Levels

Class Fee : $135

Kit Fee: $8

• night light bulb, 7 watt
• candelabra light socket
• 1 1/2-2 inch threaded pipe (1/8")
• 3 hex nuts (lock nuts)
• lamp cord 6' + long wire piercing plug
• electrical tape
• clear caulk to attach plexiglas
• masking tape
• roofing supplies
• hanging supplies
• In addition I will also bring odds and ends, tools including wire stripping tool, drill, phillips screw driver, and ephemera.

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