Tag: PAPIER MACHE

New Tombstone and Pumpkin Classes

September 2013 Workshops currently available at STOLLOWEEN Studio,718 George Street in Midland Michigan.

Please call (989) 750-6457 or visit the studio to register.

 

 

Tombstones

Papier Mache Workshop

Introducing the new STOLLOWEEN Papier Mache Tombstone Workshop, your chance to create a large, fully three dimensional and very creepy tombstone. During the workshop you will learn several different papier mache techniques along with methods to make engraved lettering, bevels, skull adornments, ornate designs, crack, spider webs and vines.

Students will need to supply their own large cardboard box and foam packaging materials and have access to a computer and printer for the tombstone lettering. Further details will be discussed when you call to register.

This unique experience is recommended for those 12 years and older. The workshops can be physically demanding requiring participants to stand, kneel,  lift and work in uncomfortable positions. Papier mache can be a bit messy so please dress accordingly. The class uses a variety of non-hazardous materials such as flour, glue and joint compound, as well as latex and acrylic paints.

Workshop cost is $100 per person which includes all tools and materials (except for the cardboard and foam packaging).

You are encouraged to bring your own drink and snack.  Call (989) 750-6457 to register. Payment in the form of cash or check is due at the beginning of the first session. Class size is limited to 8 seats.

Class Currently in Progress.

 

 

 

Pumpkins

Papier Mache Workshop

This is the last Pumpkin workshop for the 2013 Halloween season!

This is your chance to start building some great Jack O’Lantern props for Halloween. The September Pumpkin Workshop will allow participants to create their own large pumpkin complete with an elaborate carved face of their choosing. Past workshops have proven to be a very fun and enjoyable experience all while learning many different papier mache techniques.

This unique experience is recommended for those 12 years and older. The workshops can be physically demanding requiring participants to stand, kneel, lift and work in uncomfortable positions. Papier mache can be a bit messy so please dress accordingly. The class uses a variety of non-hazardous materials such as flour, glue and joint compound, as well as latex and acrylic paints.

Workshop cost is $100 per person which includes all tools and materials.

You are encouraged to bring your own drink and snack. Call (989) 750-6457 to register. Payment in the form of cash or check is due at the beginning of the first session. Class size is limited to 8 seats.

Tuesday, September 24th   6-9pm

Thursday, September 26th   6-9pm

Tuesday, October 1st    6-9pm

Thursday, October 3rd    6-9pm

Gone Batty

Maybe it’s the heat but I went a little batty!

 

Made a few papier mache bats over the last couple of weeks including two large hanging bats complete with a three foot wingspan and five 17 inch high figurines each wrapped in a cloak.

 

 

 

 

 

Time To Make Pumpkins!

The Great Pumpkin

Papier Mache Workshop

Tuesday, July 23rd.   6pm – 9pm

Thursday, July 25th.   6pm – 9pm

Tuesday, July 30th.   6pm – 9pm.

Thursday, August 1st. 6pm – 9pm

 

This is your chance to start building some great Jack O’Lantern props for Halloween. The July Pumpkin Workshop will allow participants to create their own large pumpkin complete with an elaborate carved face of their choosing. Past workshops have proven to be a very fun and enjoyable experience all while learning many different papier mache techniques.

 

This unique experience is recommended for those 16 years and older. The workshops can be physically demanding requiring participants to stand, kneel, lift and work in uncomfortable positions. Papier mache can be a bit messy so please dress accordingly. The class uses a variety of non-hazardous materials such as flour, glue and joint compound, as well as latex and acrylic paints.

 

Workshop cost is $100 per person which includes all tools and materials.

 

You are encouraged to bring your own drink and snack. No alcoholic beverages please. Call (989) 750-6457 to register. Payment is due at the first class. Class is limited to 8 seats.

Come Play With Us

 

There is still time to register for the Weekend Warrior edition of our Severed Zombie Head Workshop. Spend two consecutive weekends building your very own drippy, gooey, rotting zombie head. This workshop is a lot of fun and it’s one of a few weekend classes offered at STOLLOWEEN Studio.

This unique experience is recommended for those 16 years and older. The workshops can be physically demanding requiring participants to stand, kneel,  lift and work in uncomfortable positions. Papier mache can be a bit messy so please dress accordingly. The class uses a variety of non-hazardous materials such as flour, glue and joint compound, as well as latex and acrylic paints.

Workshop cost is $100 per person which includes all tools and materials.

Call (989) 750-6457 to register. Payment is due at the first class. Class size is limited to 8 seats.

 

Severed Zombie Heads Workshop #4

– Weekend Warrior Edition

Saturday, July 13th.   1pm – 4pm

Sunday, July 14th.  1pm – 4pm

Saturday, July  20th.  1pm – 4pm

Sunday, July 21st.  1pm – 4pm

 

Kid’s Monster Factory

As a child I used to draw monsters and as an adult I continue to doodle monsters every chance I get. This is very special class designed for children 6 to 12 years old who along with an accompanying adult will use their imagination to draw a monster then turn that artwork into a fabulous papier mache sculpture.

 

During the first two hour session we will look at inspirational monsters in movies and books such as Monsters Inc., Where the Wild Things Are and the Dr. Suess books, then create a drawing and start constructing the sculpture. The second and third sessions will use papier mache and the final class will be painting.

 

The workshops can be physically demanding requiring participants to stand, kneel, lift and work in uncomfortable positions. Papier mache can be a bit messy so please dress accordingly. The class uses a variety of non-hazardous materials such as flour, glue and joint compound, as well as latex and acrylic paints.

 

Workshop cost is $100 per adult and child duo which includes all tools and materials.

 

You are encouraged to bring your own drink and snack. No alcoholic beverages please. Call (989) 750-6457 to register. Payment is due at the first class. Class is limited to 5 adult and child duos.

 

STOLLOWEEN Studio Tour

On April 17th, 2013 we moved into some new studio space at 718 George Street in Midland, MI.

 

The new workshop is not huge, around 900 sq. feet but it’s a huge improvement over working out of my basement, garage and dining room table.

 

Renting studio space serves two purposes.

 

First it gives me more room to build and a place to hold papier mache workshops.

 

And secondly, and most importantly it gets the majority of my Halloween stuff out of the house, a huge selling factor for my wife.

 

Basically this is the fulfillment of a lifelong dream, my own little space dedicated to something I really enjoy.

 

If you ever find yourself in the Midland area please take a moment to stop in and check it out.

 

 

Tale of the Big Blue Bunny

 

 

Mr. Bunny was a cheap little dollar store stuffed animal that was our oldest son’s  best friend growing up.

 

 

The little blue bunny was a tremendous source of comfort during doctor visits, thunderstorms and those days when it felt like the whole world was against you.

 

 

During the years Mr. Bunny lost an ear and had many “surgeries” leaving him pretty tattered and torn…but he remained Carter’s best buddy.

 

In honor of Carter’s High School Graduation we decided to build a large papier mache Mr. Bunny, complete with his array of odd stitching and single ear.

 

The Bunny was made from recycled cardboard that was assembled into a Mr. Bunny shape then covered with papier mache.

 

 

 

The project was a lot of fun and was greatly appreciated by our oldest son….everybody needs a Mr. Bunny in their life.