BASE: Create & Sip – Constructing and Deconstructing with Maryann Wattelle

Create & Sip is a monthly workshop hosted at Brushwood Center where participants can explore fun projects using supplies and tools from the Brushwood Art Supply Exchange, BASE. It’s an opportunity to get creative, try something new, and enjoy the company of fellow art enthusiasts in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.

We’ll have a variety of supplies and tools available. Everyone’s project will be unique. No experience necessary, all skill levels are welcome.

Learn to draw a face and use found materials from BASE to create a portrait. Artist of the Month Maryanne Wattelle will teach the class an easy way to breakdown the dynamics of drawing a face and the correct proportions and ratios. She’ll provide insights and shortcuts to capturing the placements of the features of eyes, noses, mouth and hair. Then, using collage and found materials, participants will be invited to embellish the portrait with materials like buttons, yarn, rolled paper, paint and magazine scraps. This workshop will be fun and user-friendly

About the Artist:

Maryann Wattelle is a BFA graduate from the Art Institute of Chicago. Her focus has been on painting, drawing and Art Therapy. Oil, watercolor, found materials and recycled paper are the elements she utilizes in her creative pursuits. She loves using recycled frames and materials. Her work is currently on display at the following locations: Forshey Gallery Tall Grass Arts Association Dragon Fly Gallery Chicago Downers Grove Library Elmhurst Art Museum, and artist guild Artsy Gallery. She’s a mom of four and also a foster mom. In addition to her artistic pursuits, she has worked for American Airlines for 25 years. Her greatest passions are sharing the experience of making art with others and guiding them through their own creative process. She has taught classes for children, young adults and seniors. In her artistic work nature always influences, nourishes and inspires her color choices and themes. She participated in the recent show At Ease in Nature and enjoyed it very much.

What to Bring:

• Your favorite beverage (alcohol is allowed for those 21 +)
• Some snacks to enjoy as you immerse yourself in the creative process
• Your friends (make sure they register!)
• Any extra supplies you want to incorporate into your project (Optional! We have lots of supplies!)

Questions? Please contact Director of Public Programs and Music, Parker Nelson at pnelson@brushwoodcenter.org

$20/person. Please register by July 14. BYOB.