The Woods Retreat's Creative Universe

Course presenter: Dwayne F. Wanner

Gustav Klimt (1862-1918) was an Austrian symbolist painter 1. He is renowned for his paintings, murals, and sketches.. Klimt's works are characterized by their ornamental style and the extensive use of gold leaf, especially during his "Golden Phase." One of his most famous works is "The Kiss" (1907-1908),

This .2 day workshop focusses on techniques  to produce a piece that resembles the style of the painter Gustav Klimt. Candidates are referred to art books etc. about the artist  and the background features of his paintings. The effect of such paintings and the resulting wall hangings have  considerable use of gold colours  as well as unique shapes distributed randomly across the piece.The resulting piece also relies on considerable  embellishments. Instructor will also provide some embellishment materials such as ribbons, decorative yarns etc.

Moderate sewing skills are required. 

You will need to bring a sewing machine that preferably can provide some  embroidery features.

Fabrics should include silks and synthetics in golds and bright blues, reds as well as black.

More complete details of the workshop will be provided on registration.

Guaranteed to wow.

To register contact   dfwanner@gmail.com