Instructor: Shawn Sargent Class — FA 2011

Mixed Media Assemblage Class – Supply List Shawn Sargent Fall 2011 About Assemblage is an artistic process in which a three-dimensional composition is made from Assemblage putting together found objects. Assemblage, like , creates meaning through the and Found association of juxtaposed objects. Found Objects are preformed natural or manufactured Objects materials, objects, or fragments typically not intended as materials (a discarded ticket from the street, a set of old keys, fabric from a worn shirt, or parts from an old toy or clock).

Here is just a sampling of found objects to spark ideas:

• : Magazines, scrap papers, books, , maps, receipts, envelopes, ticket stubs • Objects: Keys, rocks, branches, insects/wings, shells, old toy//watch/game parts, clay pots, utensils, cookie cutter, bowls, shoes, bottle, beads, food packaging, seed pods • Materials: Copper, fabric scraps, foils, mesh, old artwork, asphalt, office supplies, bags

Supplies, • X-Acto or Utility knife Materials • Scissors* • Foam brushes, bristle brushes* & Tools • Sharpie, pencils* or markers (items with • Papers: Drawing*, watercolor, newsprint* or scrap an * are • Glues/Glazes: supplied by Golden Gel Mediums (matte and/or gloss), Scotch Quick-Dry Adhesive (not the “Tacky”— the Center) Find at Joanns, Michaels, Utrecht Art Supply, Amazon), E-6000 (for heavier items) • Wax paper/Palette paper* (as surface for mixing mediums) • Nails, brads, tacks, screws • Pliers (needlenose and/or larger) • Hammer • Screwdrivers

For first Come to the first class with a collection of materials and objects that have meaning or are assemblage visually appealing to you, and discover new ways of using them. Bring for first project project • Small open containers, any shape, 2 or more of same or similar size (can be made of , tin, plastic, cardboard, etc.). • Glues, foam brushes, found/small objects and various papers/materials (see above lists for examples), (if desired), and any other tools or materials you may want to use to make your mini assemblage.

Optional • Ruler • Awl (or other similar tool) Supplies, • Cutting mat or board • Bone folder (or spoon/item for burnishing) Materials • Acrylic medium*, paints, sticks, inks • Eyelet/Rivet maker (w/eyelets, rivets) & Tools • Laser copies of images/text (for transfers) • Tapes: (various colors) duct, masking, • CitraSolv concentrated (for transfers) (depending painters, rubber or other tapes • Packing Tape (for transfers) on student’s • Hinges (various sizes) choice and • Wire (various sizes, colors) • Drill • String, rope, twine workstyle) • Hacksaw/Other small saw • Sandpapers (various colors, thicknesses) • Tin snips/Heavy-duty scissors • Dowels, blocks, rods, frames, wood, • Wire cutter drawers, bins, or boxes • Clamps (various sizes) • Additional Glues/Glazes: Construction adhesive/Liquid Nails, Wood glue, Golden Gels (pumice, molding paste, tar gel)

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