Instructor: Cynthia Huesman, Palette and Quill Studio, LLC
Parchment Craft is a craft from antiquity dating back to the 15th century. It is the craft of decorating parchment or vellum paper using various techniques that include the drawing or tracing of images, the painting and/or coloring of those drawn or traced images, embossing, perforating, or stippling or cutting decorative borders and internal embellishments. The creative possibilities are many, including three-dimensional art.
In this class, we will use modern materials to create a nostalgic, beautiful Valentine’s Day card suitable for someone you care for. This is a beginner’s workshop. You will be happy to know that your card will look wonderful and will be something that you will enjoy giving to your special someone.
Ages: 10-Adult
Tuition:
Materials:
Instructor will provide all needed supplies. Materials fee $10 to be paid directly to instructor.
About the Instructor:
I am a former high school science teacher and I have also taught workshops in corporate settings as part of my pre-retirement work in Information Technology. Currently, my workshops have included a Pysanky workshop at Shepherd University and at the Firehouse Gallery in Charles Town, WV. I have also taught a Parchment Class at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Shepherdstown.
I am an oil painter who paints in a realistic style and has fun with abstraction. My subject matter includes landscapes, still life, architecture and patterns with occasional life drawing and portraits. I pay careful attention to the play of light on the scene before me and render my paintings and drawings with detail as well as attention to accurate colors and depiction of reflections and shadows. I also enjoy applying my skills to works that depict religious art and are spiritual in nature. I also enjoy working with egg tempera, acrylic and pastels and use these media in my art. Educated in art in a community college setting as well as independent group lessons, I was taught by professors who were educated at the Maryland Institute College of Art. My 10+ years of both experiences and education were broadened by my studies in life drawing classes and international trips.
Additionally, I love crafts and I credit my love for crafts to my grandmothers who were well-versed in these wonderful works. I produce works in both arts and crafts that are commissioned by others as well as initiated by me. I am most inspired to produce art and craft works that have meaning for others as well as showing the wonder and beauty of God’s creation.