GoFigure Figurative Art Interest Group

figure by Pam Harris

July’s meeting will be held on July 1st , Tuesday 10:00

am to 12:00 pm, West Asheville Library community room, 942 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806.

Guild members work in several different mediums creating art dolls – clay, fiber, cloth, etc.  Skill levels are beginner to professional. This month’s meeting will include current business, continued discussion & information about the Guild’s upcoming exhibit in Knoxville, TN, in December, and of materials swap in August. Demonstrations from Karen Hawkins & Dorann Nelson of alternative materials for making & finishing the figure will be done; to include making & using paper mache’ and using collaged napkins and/or dyed paper towels for finishing the figure. We will also have a Show & Tell of members’ figurative art.

No supplies are necessary. Participants are encouraged to learn from one another & encouraged to continue their individual journey crafting and appreciating the art of the doll. Attendees are also encouraged to bring their work for sharing with the group.

While step by step instruction for creating a piece of figurative art is not offered at meetings, all skill levels are welcome to share in  discussions of work that is presented for Show & Tell.  Future workshops and demonstrations will be available for learning purposes.