Encaustic painting, also known as hot wax painting, involves using heated beeswax to which colored pigments are added. The liquid/paste is then applied to a surface—usually prepared wood, though canvas and other materials are often used. You’ll take home an artwork on wood that can be displayed in your home. this is a really exciting medium and the possibilities and combinations are endless
Encaustic/Beeswax Painting – Workshop $50 – April 18, 2012
January 25, 2012 – 8:25 pm
Clay Sculpture – Workshop $40 – March 22, 2012
January 10, 2012 – 8:23 pm
Clay Sculpture – using black mountain clay (very pliable and stays soft longer) learn to manipulate the clay to create a small sculpture. Black mountain clay produces a smooth deep colored surface that does not require glaze. It will be fired twice resulting in a dark chocolate brown color
Recycled Art Collage – Workshop $30 – February 18, 2012
December 20, 2011 – 8:20 pm
Recycled art collage or assemblage. Using materials that would usually be discarded you will create beautiful at least one piece of art that can be hung on the wall or placed on a table or stand. Bring some of your favorite materials – paper bags, plastic bags, metal scraps, wood, discarded jewelry, cardboard. If possible, Bring your glue guns
Yummy Shack at the Cochinilla
December 13, 2011 – 11:18 pm
Desert Mothers is opening the Yummy Shack at the Flea Market (in El Dorado Ranch). It’s the little Blue house (soon to be pink)
We will have the most unique menu offered there.
Flavored Coffees, cocoa, smoothies, quiche, oatmeal, fruit dishes, crepes, pancakes, homemade soups and many other surprises.
Please join us in living a healthier life style.
Batik on Paper – Workshop $40 – January 18, 2012
December 5, 2011 – 8:16 pm
Batik on Maza paper Batik, the legendary fiber art of painting and dyeing fabrics using a waxing process. We will be using this technique to paint on a heavy paper fiber
Homage Art Sticks – Workshop $40 – Dec 15 2011
November 20, 2011 – 8:13 pm
Learn to create a special piece of art that will pay homage to an important person in your life. Keep it yourself or to present to the person.if it is an homage to someone the artist needs to know favorite colors and personal things about the person.
Fused Glass Jewelry – Workshop $50 – Nov 15 2011
November 10, 2011 – 7:54 pm
Create your own designed pendant and earrings from colorful fused glass. The pieces will be fired while you are at the workshop so you’ll be able to take your new jewelry pieces home.
Don’t Miss the Benefit Breakfast at Los Arcos Restaurant – June 4th
May 27, 2011 – 5:29 am
You may have heard that the lovely ladies of Desert Mothers have been facing a major challenge with their existing kiln. The great folks of Los Arcos are holding a breakfast benefit to help the Desert Mothers get a new kiln.
Come join us for a great breakfast and chance to win a great door prize.
Date: Saturday, June 4th
Time: 10 a.m – 1:30 p.m.
Where: Los Arcos Restaurant
Tickets: $10
We are also include everyone to bring something from their pantry to donate to Volunteers Without Limits food bank.
See you there!
photo by stevendepolo
Desert Mothers – Part 3
March 23, 2011 – 5:39 pm
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