My class has started and I am so happy!

Today is the day.  Today I start my art class!  I have my supplies, except for a couple of paints I had to order from Dick Blick.  I have watched my videos and read all the posts on the Ning site from my classmates.  I have gessoed my little canvases and I have printed out the pictures to transfer to the canvases.  I am so excited.

After I eat something, I will be doing the practice drawing of the face, just like the video.  I am going to be having a fun time Playing Art!

I will post my completed work when I get done.  For now, here is a picture of my little canvases all ready to go!

Make this for your Christmas tree

Here is another great tutorial for making Christmas Tree ornaments with the family.  This one uses Makin's Clay that you buy at your local hobby/craft store.  I have never used this product before, but after seeing how cute this turns out, I may have to give it a try.

One of the things that appeal to me about this clay is that you don't have to paint it.  It comes already colored.  I'm not sure of the cost and I also worry about how to store the unused clay.  If it is costly and can't be stored for very long, then maybe I won't be able to try it.  However, I do think this is a very cute ornament.

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Supplies:

* Makin's Clay®

• 60 gram Yellow Clay
• 60 gram White Clay
• 60 gram Black Clay
• 60 gram Blue Clay
• 60 gram Red Clay
• 60 gram Green Clay

Recommended Makin's® Tools:

• Chisel
• Mallet
• Roller
  

Other Materials:

• 1 piece of Gold Thin String 
• White Glue
• Black Pen

How:
			1. Print and cut out the pattern.
			2. Roll yellow cClay into a square sheet with Makin's Roller.
			3. Cut the star shape out as shown then pin two holes on each arm of the star.
			4. Roll white clay into balls in the size of the faces.
			5. Roll neon orange clay into teardrop shapes then add onto the faces. Pin in the mouth with Makin's Chisel.
			6. Using desired colors, make the hats and details according to the pattern.
			7. Add the eyes with a black pen and the writing with a silver pen. Twist and attach a gold ribbon or rope.