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Darlene Tsukamoto on mon 9 may 05





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FW: MAKING MULTIPLES WORKSHOP IN VIRGINIA
















We still have a couple of openings in this workshop!  Please give =
us a call if you are interested.











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Making Multiples Workshop





With Tamara Laird



Saturday, May 14, 2005:  10:00 am - 4:00 pm



Sunday, May 15, 2005;  10:00 am - 4:00 pm



Fee:  $ 135.00











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properties of plaster enable the artist to capture and reproduce the =
finest details of natural and man -made surfaces.   Studio =
artists can employ mold- making techniques as a tool to increase and =
enhance productivity in the studio. Components created from these molds =
may be further manipulated, and combined to create production items or =
one off pieces.  In this workshop students will participate in =
making a variety of press-molds using wet clay prototypes, found objects =
and plant material as examples. Use of plaster, one and two piece mold =
design and use, will be demonstrated. A slide presentation of the entire =
process will be shown.  Handouts containing a wealth of resources =
and information for further independent exploration will also be =
shared.  Students are encouraged to bring an object for mold making =
consideration and discussion.







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Tamara Laird has worked with clay for over 25 years.  She currently =
teaches at the Corcoran College of Art and Design,  The Amalfi =
Coast Music and Arts Festival in Italy, and Rockville Arts Place.  =
Her work is included in national and international private and public =
collections.  She maintains a studio in Takoma Park, Maryland.























For more information =
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Lee Arts Center



5722 Lee Hwy.



Arlington, VA  22207







Ph:  703-228-0558 or 703-228-0560











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