Youth Botanical Printmaking and Plaster Casting - Ages 7 and up

Youth Introduction to Printmaking and Plaster Casting from Nature- Ages 8 and up 

$50 fee - $25 non refundable deposit due with online registration/$25 balance due at beginning of class.

We are excited to offer this fun filled workshop for youth.  

Wednesday, June 29th 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

We will start the day off by taking a short nature walk on the property via our mowed walking trails and collect a variety of leaves, flowers, branches etc which we will use for both projects.  We will create a clay mold with the use of pressed botanicals and cast plaster to create a sculpture relief that can be hung on a wall to display.  Children can also choose from a variety of small plastic toys to cast.  If they have anything at home they want to bring to use in their relief, they are welcome to bring them.  They must be waterproof/plastic/washable.  Examples are plastic bugs, dinosaurs, figures, Legos, etc.  We will take a break for lunch  midday.  After a short lunch break, we will learn the basics of printmaking with the use of gelli plates and found botanical objects and stamps/stencils.  Children will bring their completed projects home. 

Please send children with a lunch, snack and drink.  We will have extra bottled water if needed.  Refrigeration is available if needed.  

We have a limited number of spots.  You much register online by completing a registration information form and paying a $25 non refundable deposit in order to reserve a spot.  The $25 balance will be collected during check-in. Please arrive by 8:50 a.m. to check in and sign a waiver.  We will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m. and you will pick up your child at 1:00 p.m. 

If  you must cancel due to unforeseen events or illness, please notify us as soon as possible.  Deposits are not refundable but they are transferrable.  

If we do not meet our minimum required attendance, we will notify you prior to the workshop and issue a refund of your deposit or offer to move your spot to a different date. 

Before and after care can be provided if needed for a fee of $10 an hour. Please contact Nancy at 985-507-4143 to make arrangements. 

Age limit: 7 and up

Instructors: 

Nancy Perilloux has a degree in art with a focus on painting and is also a full time jeweler and owner of Nancy Fe Designs for over 18 years.  She is also co-owner of Chappapeela Crafts and mother of 3.  She homeschools her 11 year old daughter and 7 year old son and strives to build a community in Robert for children and families to forge connections. 

Lydia Perilloux is a junior at Hammond High and a participant in the Tangipahoa Parish Talented Art Program.  She is the daughter of John and Nancy Perilloux with a bright future in the arts with a natural gift.   

Please contact us to schedule a private class with your own group. We can customize the experience to suit your needs such as birthday parties, Mom's groups, Homeschool groups, etc.