Donna Watson Workshop – “Wabi Sabi and the Spirit of Collage”
“Wabi Sabi and the Spirit of Collage”
February 14-15, 2016; 9am-4pm
$250 – Limit 18 students!
Come join the Zen of creativity for 2 days!
Wabi Sabi is a Japanese aesthetic. This Japanese aesthetic is a beauty of things imperfect, incomplete and
impermanent… rustic, earthy, simple, textured, and organic. Boro is a Japanese word meaning “tattered rags” and is
used to describe patched clothing and bedding. Boro embodies the Japanese aesthetic of wabi sabi. In this workshop,
we will re-create this Boro effect using Japanese washi papers instead of fabric. Following demonstrations and
techniques, participants will make their own collage papers in the tradition of boro, using paint, rubber stamps,
stamping tools, and stencils. On the second day, the artist will learn basic compositions and design elements and
principles based on Zen tenets like balance and harmony. Artists will create a number of collages based on boro and
wabi sabi elements. They will return home feeling blessed by Buddha.
SUPPLY LIST:
All workshop attendees receive special pricing and discounts on any and all art supplies
mentioned on Jean’s supply list!
We offer 25% OFF paints, paper pads and panels! 25% OFF Canvas Boards! 50% OFF all
stretched canvas! 25-40% OFF paint brushes!
And so much more!
Supplies Needed:
•Paint: acrylics- tubes - black, white and 2-4 colors of your choice
•Brushes: Two- one 1” flat brush for painting, one cheap flat brush for gluing
•Matte medium: small jar Matte Medium for gluing
•Spray water bottles (2): one filled with water, one filled with rubbing alcohol
•Brayer: Two- 2” rubber brayers
•Gelli - Gel printing plate: 8”x10” OR plexi glass - 8”x10”
•White plastic trash bags - 1-2 - to dry papers on
•Surfaces for collage: must be white or off white — anything is welcome. Suggestions: journal pages,
watercolor paper, illustration board, canvas or wood supports ALL 8”x10” or smaller.
*Donna highly recommend that if canvas or wood supports are used, they be painted with white gesso
Optional: rubber stamps with stamp pads, stencils, stamping tools, found papers, other washi papers