Assemblage Art: Briny Shrines from the Deep
with Michael deMeng
Assemblage Art: Briny Shrines from the Deep with Michael deMeng
Saturday, Sept. 5, Sunday, Sept. 6 & Monday, Sept. 7 | 9am - 5pm (3 sessions)
$400+GST/Person
ages 18+
Some supplies included, see description for what items to bring
This workshop is possible with the generous support of Lotteries Yukon.
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In Briny Shrines from the Deep, participants will create assemblage shrines inspired by sea myths, shipwreck relics, and underwater oddities. Using paint, clay, and found objects, students will transform everyday materials into weathered, timeworn reliquaries worthy of Poseidon’s own curio shelf.
Michael deMeng is an assemblage artist based in Vancouver. To see some examples of Michael's work, you can check out his website here.
Base for your shrine – Choose something sturdy with character. Good options include an old clock case, wooden box, cigar box, plaque, jewelry case, tin, cutting board, or a piece of driftwood. You might also stumble on something wonderfully odd at a secondhand store—an old picture frame, lamp base, or kitchen utensil holder can make a great start.
Toys or figurines – Pick characters that fit your theme. For human figures, action figures or wedding cake toppers work great. For aquatic or hybrid creatures (like mermaids), look for fish, octopi, crabs, or other sea life. Check thrift shops, toy stores, or aquarium supply shops.
Cheesecloth
Popsicle sticks – 5 to 10 will do.
Found objects – Bring a mix of interesting bits and textures: watch parts, gears, jewelry pieces, shells, bones, trinkets, typewriter parts—anything that feels like it might’ve washed ashore from a mysterious wreck or fallen from a forgotten ship.
Paint brushes – A couple of small detail brushes plus a few inexpensive bristle brushes (½ inch to 1 inch wide).
Optional Tools (if you have them)
Heat gun
Personal Dremel with bits (cut-off wheel, engraving tip)
Small drill
Notes about this workshop:
Materials are included
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