In this class learn techniques to make unique art journal pages.  Participants will alter their pages with stamping, tissue paper and stencils using modeling and fiber paste.  Learn to create transparent imagery using mark making with black gesso, stencils, stamping onto tissue paper and staining pages with Distress ink pads.  “Snippet Strips” will be created with small elements to enhance the journal pages.  To create dynamic eye appeal, unique “impressions of people” are taught as will the use of floral napkins overlaying vintage script and documents. Of course, for sentimental creatives “cut out poetry” with embellished stenciled imagery can be added to the mix!! All levels welcome.  Material list available upon registration.

Regina Thomas’ collage and mixed media art is a mélange of visual stimuli, colors, and shapes involving different genres from the representational to the abstract.  These multi-layered works portray her view of the world, never realistic, injecting her own narratives, metaphors, and icons.  Regina works instinctually, and her desire is to stimulate and intrigue the viewer, make a connection, bringing their own experiences to the work.

Regina has lived and traveled throughout Asia and Europe.  While in London, she attended Richmond University concentrating on the Art Disciplines as well as Studio classes.  Upon her return to the states she continued refining her art through classes and workshops at RISD (Rhode Island School of Design), The New Art Center in Newton – MA, South Shore Art Center – MA, West Hartford Art League, Creative Arts Workshop/New Haven, CT, Yale University and The British Art Museum.

Regina has been included in many juried exhibitions in New England. Thomas shows in private galleries and has private collectors across the U.S., Europe, South America and Asia. Her most recent shows have been at The John Slade Ely House in New Haven, and The Spectrum Gallery in Centerbrook where she also holds classes in collage and mixed media art.

Dates: Weds. Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Time:  12:30-2:30

Cost:  $160 per person plus a $25 material fee paid to the instructor