Painting Flowers (Workshop for children)

Yesterday I had real fun with three 6 years old girls, closely examining variety of fresh flowers and then painting them with water colours. Here are the results...

You can find out more about the workshops for children here.

The mystery Art Teacher

Recently, I have been asked, if I can send the tutorials to my Art projects to my friends (mothers with young children). Since I am always happy to share, I agreed immediately but then I got an even better idea! Why sharing only tutorials, when I can send the entire pack for a project! And the idea of the secret Art Teacher was born! My first SURPRISE art project will be shortly on its way to Berlin to a 7 years old little boy!!!

Since I am an Art Teacher, I have all sort of materials always readily available (you should see my work room!!!), but I can appreciate, that not every mom has the time and the energy to source 5 different items for one specific art project. Now she does not have to! The little pack will show up at her door, complete with a mini photo-tutorial and handwritten note addressed to the budding artist (the child). It will hopefully feel like Christmas! Unexpected present from the Mystery Art Teacher, that offers lots of creative fun!

The wonderful soft watercolour pencils can be, of course, used later for many more creative projects.

This set is for some bubble fun. "Blowing and drawing bubbles"

Etsy Conference in Munich

I am excited to announce, that Cut and Tear is taking part in the first Etsy conference in Munich. I will be leading a Workshop about Tags & Titles in English.

There are few tickets left, if you are interested...

For more details and the Workshop schedule, please click here.

Pure Joy of Colour (Creative Meditation)

Yesterday was the first Creative Meditation in my new Studio.

"PURE JOY OF COLOUR"
We used the rather unassuming medium of wax pastels on sandpaper. This simple technique offers an array of haptical sensations as the smooth waxy crayons rub against the abrasive surface of the sandpaper. The strong, bright colour palette intrinsically leads to the creation of repeat patterns, that liberate the mind. The stress of inventing the subject matter is therefore minimised and the enjoyment of the colour takes over, allowing the creator to immerse herself/himself in the activity and forget about daily stress. In addition, the heat transfer (printing) offers the highly enjoyable "AHA moment", as the printed image  - transformed through the melting process - emerges. This is usually welcome with spontaneous expressions of surprise and joy.

If you are interested in taking part in this or similar activity or have any questions, please comment bellow this post. I look forward to hearing from you.

New Studio Space for Cut & Tear

After 3,5 years in Munich, I am thrilled to announce that I found a wonderful Studio for my creative work and for my Workshops. I will be sharing this space with my creative partner, other two artists Katrin Zeise and Angela Sauermann and one Art Therapist Rosmarie Süß.

The space is conveniently located near the Munich city center and easily reached by the U1 (Rotkreutzplatz) and S-Bahn (Donnersbergerbruecke) and the trams 16 and 17.

We are already planning a variety of workshops and events for the upcoming months. Please stay connected, all events will be advertised here and on the Cut & Tear Facebook page.

All pictures courtesy of Atelier punktpunktkommakunst. Thank you so much!

CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY

Here is your chance to win a big Christmas set form Cut & Tear! Simply comment on ANY of my BLOG posts and you will be included!!! The winner will be announced on Cut and Tear FB page and here on the blog (under this post) on 6th December 2014. Please stay connected if you are taking part.

What is included:

• Christmas doll garland
• Set of 3 gift tags
• Gift wrapping set (with stickers)
• 2 Christmas Cards

Good Luck! I look forward to reading your comments. :-)

Postcard from my Workshop - Printing on Bags and Cushions

Yesterday was another Printing Workshop at the Hands Gallery. We had fun designing and making original stamps and then printing them with fabric paint on tote-bags or mini-cushions. Thank you to all the fab participants, it was a very creative and relaxing afternoon.

If you are interested in this activity and would like to have a workshop organized for a group of friends, teenagers or team of colleagues, please let me know...
This activity doesn't require any previous experience with printing, everyone can enjoy it. The workshop require 2-3 hours and  all material and a bottle of Prosecco is included in the price (25 Euro p. P.)