Course Description: StencilGirl Explores Claybord
"Everything is an opportunity in art."
~ Mary Beth Shaw
Claybord is a magical substrate for making mixed media art. In this project-based class, you will learn how to use ink, pens, pencils, paint, a silhouette, and StencilGirl® stencils as you decide what you want to build in each dramatic layer.
- Stylish silhouettes that work well for this mixed media project
- Carve, paint, and ink a richly layered background
- Enhance the artwork with pencil and pen marks
- Add grunge and fluorescence
- Bonus 1: Delve deeper into carving
- Bonus 2: Experiment with resist techniques
- Learn to make stenciled elements yours
Course curriculum
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Free Preview! Introduction and Supplies
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StencilGirl Explores Claybord ~ The Project
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ONE: "Figure" it Out
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TWO: Build the Background
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THREE: Mixed Media Marks
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FOUR: Finishing Touches
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StencilGirl Explores Claybord
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The Magic of Claybord ~ Bonus Videos
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Carve into Claybord
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Recover Layers
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Misc.
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StencilGirl Studio Community Group on Facebook
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Mary Beth's favorite art supplies available via Amazon
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Reviews
Donna May
6 PACK
Suzanne Ford
Both an introduction for beginners and a review for veterans of using a variety of mediums with stencils on a different substrates!
Both an introduction for beginners and a review for veterans of using a variety of mediums with stencils on a different substrates!
Read LessInformative Awesomeness
Sherry Driedger
This gave me so many ideas! Quick demos producing beautiful results. Thank you!
This gave me so many ideas! Quick demos producing beautiful results. Thank you!
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First time viewer
Cherri Hoebing
These videos were absolutely amazing! I learned so many new tricks I can't wait to try! Thank you for sharing.
These videos were absolutely amazing! I learned so many new tricks I can't wait to try! Thank you for sharing.
Read LessLaurie Leighton
Fabulous!!
Deborah Pappenheimer
Mary Beth gives so much inspiration and is an excellent teacher with her demos and her voice! Thank you for sharing all six methods! Can’t wait to try in my studio!
Mary Beth gives so much inspiration and is an excellent teacher with her demos and her voice! Thank you for sharing all six methods! Can’t wait to try in my studio!
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Karen Porter
Loved the quick tutorials filled with lots of fabulous demos and products! This is a 6 Pack that leaves me drunk with great ideas without the hangover.
Loved the quick tutorials filled with lots of fabulous demos and products! This is a 6 Pack that leaves me drunk with great ideas without the hangover.
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Ruth Spitzer
Always love watching Mary Beth's videos. Love her voice and the speed with which she gives the tutorial. And always a trick or two to learn.
Always love watching Mary Beth's videos. Love her voice and the speed with which she gives the tutorial. And always a trick or two to learn.
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becki morrison
I loved every minute. Hopefully I can use some of these skills in my own work/play!
I loved every minute. Hopefully I can use some of these skills in my own work/play!
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Diane Mascolo
Very enjoyable! Mary Beth walked us through several interesting techniques to use with stencils. Thank you!
Very enjoyable! Mary Beth walked us through several interesting techniques to use with stencils. Thank you!
Read Less6 Pack great title, nice play on words!
Chris Sanders
Content was great, very helpful, lots of new cool things to try, liked the format of six quick demos... thx MBS, love what you do, esp that you’re “loosey-goosey” coz that’s the style I enjoy doing and relate to!! 😆 Thx so much for offering these...
Read MoreContent was great, very helpful, lots of new cool things to try, liked the format of six quick demos... thx MBS, love what you do, esp that you’re “loosey-goosey” coz that’s the style I enjoy doing and relate to!! 😆 Thx so much for offering these free shorts to learn from, so very helpful to us beginners trying new things to find our own style!!
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Marilyn Miller
Loved each and every presentation. Can't wait to try them. Thank you
Loved each and every presentation. Can't wait to try them. Thank you
Read LessLynne Cross
6 pack
JOAN TRENT
Everything Mary Beth comes up with is so neat! I have learned a lot from her.
Everything Mary Beth comes up with is so neat! I have learned a lot from her.
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c thompson
For somebody new to the world of stencils, I really appreciated this course! Great examples of 6 different techniques and products and how to use them. Definitely got me excited to start stenciling!
For somebody new to the world of stencils, I really appreciated this course! Great examples of 6 different techniques and products and how to use them. Definitely got me excited to start stenciling!
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Maree Gildet
Mary Carson
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Mary Beth Shaw
Owner
Mary Beth Shaw worked in the insurance industry for 18 years before she quit her job in 2000 to re-ignite a childhood love of art. She is now a full time painter and internationally known workshop instructor. Her creative process is largely self taught, spontaneous and joyful. She is author of Flavor for Mixed Media and Stencil Girl , both published by F&W and is also a columnist for Somerset Studios Magazine.In 2010, Mary Beth recognized a need for 'artist designed' stencils and created StencilGirl Products, which has quickly grown into a respected supplier of high quality stencils for all media. Living with her husband and three cats, Mary Beth is passionate about every moment of life.