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.
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.
Sculpting with homemade paper clay is a lot different than sculpting with oil or water based clay. Once you learn how it behaves you can make it do what you wish.
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
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.
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.
One of the most commonly asked questions….here’s the answer.
A patch of new pumpkins for the 2013 haunting season.
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.
Finished some new papier mache zombie which feature some pretty amazing textures considering they were created with everyday household materials such as paper towels, facial tissue and toilet paper.
“They’re coming to get you Barbara!”
