Plexified

Have you always wanted to use plexiglass and incorporate this amazing material into your work but don't know how? Well this course will teach you the basics of cutting and preparing the plexiglass. You will also learn how to create layers using it, what paint and other materials work best. 

About

Plexified is an online course designed to show you the many possibilities and uses for plexiglass in your art. I will be showing you how to create three very different and unique projects (Examples of which can be seen at the bottom of this page) 
This course will run for four weeks (The 4th week is used for critique and reflection).
By showing you some of the many uses for this versatile material, it will give you the confidence and knowledge to expand your own creativity. 

Class Information

Duration: 4 weeks (4th week is used for reflection and resolving any unfinished projects).
Delivery: Online video demonstrations, written material and visual storyboard tutorials.
Course start date:11th February
Cost: $65 USD

We will be working through each project as a group. Each Monday I will be opening up a new Project for you to complete. You will have time in Week 4 to complete any unfinished projects from previous weeks. 
If you have a question during the course you will be able to write them up in the Chat/Questions section of the course.

Materials List

• A square piece of board - plywood or MDF (We will be creating an artwork on this board then adding a plexiglass layer on top. See 'One layered Plexi Artwork' at the bottom of this page for an example)
• Three sheets of plexiglass (200x300x2mm)
• Selection of Acrylic Paints (Spray paint optional)
• Metallic Gold Bronze (Optional)
• Plaster Bandage Remover (Can purchase from a chemist)
• A  selection permanent Markers. 
• Pastels - Oil or Chalk
• Magazines or drawing/Illustration books
• Collage paper - old book pages, photos.
• Silicon Glue (Clear/Transparent) OR PVA wood glue.
• Electric Drill with drill bit.
• Small screws, Screw driver.
• Eyelets and eyelet clamp
• Ribbon
• Medium matt/Gloss Varnish.

• Trinkets or charms.
• A length of metal chain.(Course enough to hang charms from. See 'Plexiglass Wall hanging' image at the bottom of this page for an example)
• Copper or metal wire.
• Jewellery Pliers.

If you have any questions regarding the materials list, please email me at garyreef@gmail.com 

Payment

Please ensure that you have read all the information provided about this class. There will be no refunds after purchase. 

Once I have received payment I will send you an email confirmation. The next course won't begin until (TO BE ADVISED), so you have time to gather your materials list. On the 11th of February you will receive further instructions and a password which you will use to access the course.

What to expect

Each week you will be creating a different project and each week will be broken down as follows.

• You will be shown example artworks of the technique for that specific week.
  
• You may submit your own finished artwork for critique. You may also choose to submit your works to the 'Artist's Gallery

• You will watch a video demonstration of the technique.
  

• You will be able to talk with other members and post questions using the embedded chat boxes.
  

• You will see a 'Step by step' Visual Storyboard of the process of creating an artwork using that technique. 
  

• You will be shown a list of materials needed for that specific project.
  

The Three Projects we will be learning how to create.

Below are examples of similar projects that we will be learning how to create.
(Plexiglass Wall Hanging, Three Sided PlexiTower and One layered Plexiglass Artwork)

Plexiglass Wall Hanging

One Layered Plexi Artwork

Three Sided PlexiTower

If you have any questions please email me at garyreef@gmail.com