Art from the Heartfree art workshops for breast cancer survivors

facilitated by Pat Hayes, M.S., Art Therapy

Fall 2013 WorkshopsFinding Treasure - Scrimshaw-style Yupo EngravingNew! This one session explores an eco-friendly interpretation of the old New England whaler’s craft of scrimshaw using Yupo, a polypropylene paper, oil pastels and scratch tools to create an embellishment for a treasure box or

a stand-alone piece. Limited to 12 participants. Held at the D’Amour Cancer Center in Springfield.

One Session - Saturday, September 21 • 9:30-3:30

The Ol’ Switcheroo - Designing Fimo Switchplates In this one session we will learn a variety of fimo clay techniques to create a unique decorative switchplate to liven up any room. Taught by survivor Linda Jacque who sells her fimo switchplates at many craft shows and co-led by Pat Hayes. Held at the First Congregational Church in Sunderland.

One Session - Saturday, October 5 • 9:30-3:30

Homage to the Masters - Creating Ceramic TilesIn this workshop we will take our inspiration from well-known works of art to create an interpretation on a

ceramic tile. We’ll roll out the clay, carve it, emboss it, deboss it, build up layers and more. Taught by talented

survivor Holly Murray, the ceramics professor at Springfield College. Held at the Visual Arts Center at Springfield

College. Limited to 12 participants, preference to newcomers.

Two Sessions - Saturday, October 19 and 26 • 9:30-3:30

Fat Chance - Exploring Surface Design TechniquesNew! In this one session we will create fat quarters on cotton fabrics using a variety of surface design techniques

such as stamping, stenciling, printing and some resists that can be later used in a number of fabric projects.

Limited to 12 participants. Held at the D’Amour Cancer Center in Springfield.

One Session - Saturday, November 2 • 9:30-3:30

Picking Up the Pieces - No-sew Fabric CollageIn this one session we will make a fabric collage wall hanging using a canvas back and a variety of cotton fabrics.

Led by fiber artist and survivor Susan Boss and Pat Hayes. No sewing experience necessary. Limited to 12,

preference to newcomers. Held at the D’Amour Cancer Center in Springfield.

One Session - Saturday, November 9 • 9:30-3:30

Looking Behind You - Reverse Pastel PaintingNEW! In this one workshop we will experiment with a variation of reverse glass painting using clear acetate, metallic foils, and oil pastels to create a shimmering painting. No painting experience necessary. Limited to 12.

Held at the D’Amour Cancer Center in Springfield.

One Session - Saturday, November 16 • 9:30-3:30

’Tis the Season - Great Expressions of Holiday CheerThe best cards are the ones that come from the heart and are made by hand. We will

make our own cards for all occasions using a variety of decorative papers, stencils,

stamps, and more. These cards will rival anything you’d find in an upscale gallery.

Held at the First Congregational Church in Florence.

One Session - Saturday, December 14 • 9:30-3:30

Pre-registration required ● Space is limited

Call 413/585-5740 for more information

Or email: Phayesdesigns@gmail.com