Margaret Couch Cogswell
I am a storyteller at heart. Over the course of my career, I have journeyed from weaving to ceramics, fabric collage, artist books, and painting as a vehicle for my tales. Cloth, thread, paper, color and pattern have been constant connectors through the years. My conviction that our greatest rewards often come from simple, everyday objects and moments is a recurring theme. Communicating with people through the objects I make continues to be the primary and sustaining focus of my work. I received my BA from Rhodes College. Since that time, I have continued my education at Rhode Island School of Design, Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts and Penland School of Crafts where I was a Resident Artist 2008-2011.
Instructor: Margaret Cogswell
Duration of Class: Five Days (30 Hours)
Medium: Mixed Media
Skill Level: All
Paper mâché isn't just for the kindergarten classroom. It's a dynamic and adaptable media that can transform a personal narrative into a playful sculpture. Come join me as we explore accessible and basic techniques of paper mâché on the way to creating animals, rascals, and objects from your world or imagination. This workshop will include step by step instructions on the process as well as discussions on how to combine paper mâché with other media. You can expect to complete 2 to 4 sculptures during the workshop AND have a lot of fun!