Wizard of Odds Journal Class

$50.00

Join me in an adventure in upcycling to the Wizard of Odds, inspired by the classic movie and book. We will transform everyday junk mail into a fantastical art journal with magical windows and other surprises.

This class is for art journalists of all levels. You will learn not only how to assemble the discarded mail together but then how to transform it into a fun themed journal. We will use a simple supply list and our imaginations to create our own versions of the wonderful characters made classic by L. Frank Baum "The Wizard of Oz'.

There are 12 lessons and a bonus lesson in the class. Estimated total class video content is 10 hours. Each class video is downloadable.

Join me in an adventure in upcycling to the Wizard of Odds, inspired by the classic movie and book. We will transform everyday junk mail into a fantastical art journal with magical windows and other surprises.

This class is for art journalists of all levels. You will learn not only how to assemble the discarded mail together but then how to transform it into a fun themed journal. We will use a simple supply list and our imaginations to create our own versions of the wonderful characters made classic by L. Frank Baum "The Wizard of Oz'.

There are 12 lessons and a bonus lesson in the class. Estimated total class video content is 10 hours. Each class video is downloadable.

Wizard of Odds Supply List

  1. Miscellaneous junk mail (envelopes with plastic windows, envelopes without windows, letter sized mail from inside envelopes, junk mail post cards, etc.)

  2. Paints: I'm using Anita brand craft paints in black, white, coffee, grey, red, gold, turquoise or light blue, olive green, kelly green, emerald green, other greens you want or have). Other craft paint brands will work fine, but stay away from finer art paints especially heavy body paints.

  3. Blending Medium: Liquitex Matt Medium, fluid medium and Liquitex Matte Gel (we won’t use much of this so don’t go buy them)

  4. White glue (Tacky or any PVC glue)

  5. Small detail scissors

  6. Masking Tape

  7. Gesso

  8. Brushes: assortment of small brushes

  9. Paint roller (Speedball is what I'm using)

  10. Heat gun: optional, but speeds up the process

  11. Waxed Linen

  12. Large eyed needle

  13. Awl or something to pierce the pages

  14. Paper towels and baby wipes

  15. Old credit card

  16. Pens: Sharpie poster paint water based in extra fine and fine; Signo uniball white gel pen (UM-120AC.1); Micron 05 and 08 Archival ink pen; Posca (PC-3M) Paint Pen Set

  17. Charcoal pencil in soft

  18. Charcoal blending stick (optional)

  19. White Charcoal pencil or white watercolor pencils

  20. Water spritzer

  21. Wax Paper