Powertex Bonsai Shoe Workshop

Powertex Bonsai shoe Workshop
The Galleria - Burton Latimer
Sunday 5th October 10am-2.30pm

£68 per person

Suitable for beginners

Powertex is a water based, non toxic and environmentally friendly fabric hardener and sculpting medium. Powertex can be used on its own as a fabric hardener on natural fibres or can be added to other products to make clays.

In this class you will make one Bonsai shoe, there will be various shoes to pick from. I will guide you through the process of making armature for your bonsai element, then using powertex and a selection of textiles you will create interesting texture to your shoe. I will uthen show you how to hand make fungi to add extra interest. various fabrics and embellishments. Once dry you will then add some colour your shoe using a dry brushing technique, the exact colour and design are your choice and down to your own imagination. There will examples to inspire your imagination. Once finished you take your finished shoe home with you.

Everything You need will to make your birdhouse will be provided including gloves and apron. Please do wear old clothes you don't mind getting a little messy.

Places are limited so book early to avoid disappointment. A £10 depodit is required upon booking. To book and arrange payment for your place please call The Galleria on 07525 083130 or head on over to www.facebook.com/thegalleriabl

This workshop is run by Michelle Melville certified Master powertex tutor.

You may also like the following events from Mad Marvellous Things:

• This Saturday, 2nd August, 10:00 am, Powertex Birdhouse Workshop in Kettering
• This Sunday, 3rd August, 10:00 am, Powertex Fungi Bottle or Vase Workshop in Kettering
• Next Saturday, 9th August, 10:00 am, Powertex Notebook/Sketchbook Workshop in Kettering

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