In this introductory course students will learn how to make miniature framed works of art using various materials. In the end students will leave with a miniature framed artwork and a better understanding of working with miniatures. Bring your own miniature work of art to frame or make something small day of. Students will learn the basics of working at a small scale, sketching out their ideas and translating it into it's physical form, and how to properly use an X-acto knife to cut clean crisp lines.
Introductions
Materials Overview
Brainstorming and Sketching Plans
Construction of the frames
Framing of the Miniature Works of Art
Required Materials:
X-acto knife with extra blades
Self-healing cutting mat (any size)
Straight edge ruler
Pencil and Eraser
Elmers All Purpose Glue
Small paint brushes
Supplied Materials:
Chip board
Seed Beads
Gold, Silver, Black, and White Acrylic Paint
Various art supplies to make miniature works of art to frame
Optional Materials:
Miniature artwork to frame
Magnets to adhere to the back of your frame if you’d like to display them on a magnetic surface
