WREATH MAKING WORKSHOP
Instructor - Carole DiTerlizzi
Carole is primarily a watercolor artist that works in a variety of genres and mediums such as oil, acrylic, air brush, gouache, silk and glass painting clay sculpture, etc. She started painting in watercolor in the early ‘60's at a nearby community college (LSCC, LaSierra, CA) at age 14 upon the recommendation of her art teacher. She is largely self-taught, but returned to college in her 50's to further her art education (PBCC, Palm Beach Gardens, Fl.) Within her first year, she was honored as Student of The Year (’94 - ‘95) and had her first solo show.
During the ‘80's & 90's, she was very involved with her local art community as board member and president of the N. Palm Beach Art Society, founding member of the Visual Artists and member of the Art People in Jupiter. She participated and organized many art shows in her community for more than a decade including numerous art shows and (as an exhibitor) in the Lighthouse annual art shows, Sunfest etc.
In addition, she is a previous Special Recognition winner (2 awards ) All Women’s and Nature categories / 2013, Special Merit Award winner (2 awards ) Abstract category /2013 and 2018 in the LightSpaceTime online gallery competitions.
HOLIDAY WREATH WORKSHOP
Create a beautiful, long-lasting fragrant wreath that you can easily refresh for any season or celebration. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to craft a sturdy, aromatic base and transform it throughout the year with simple decorative changes. You’ll also master the art of making elegant bows to complement your design.
While this wreath can last for years, it’s best displayed indoors or away from direct sunlight to preserve its beauty and fragrance.
Supply List:
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One 15"-18" Green Foam Wreath Base
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Green Floral Wire Spool – 20 - 26 Gauge
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Wired Floral Picks (prefer dark green color)
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Wire Cutters for cutting wire and stems
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Hot Glue Gun and 1 - 2 Glue Sticks
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Eucalyptus Bundle for creating base (2 small bundles or 1 large bundle)
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Artificial Pine or Holiday Floral Spray
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Ribbon
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A few small Sticks and Twigs (approx. 8 - 10 inches)
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One pkg. Green 20-Gauge Floral Wire (straight)
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One pkg, Dried Green Floral Moss to cover base