Lynda Abare is an accomplished artist in a variety
of media including altered art, bead weaving, calligraphy, handmade books/journals, photography, and metal embossing. She is a founding member of 5AcreArts.com, an artist collective. In 2005, lynda was certified by MercArt USA in "Repujado", the fine art of metal embossing. Lynda has taught and exhibited at ART Unraveled, a mixed media art retreat in Phoenix, Arizona. The last few years lynda has taken her love for metal embossing and the paper arts "on the road", enjoying traveling and teaching.
Metal Embossing Workshops:
Jan 31, 2009 - Creative Quest - Glendale, Arizona
*2nd class added - Feb 1, 2009
”Embossed Copper Classic Book”
You'll love the “old-world” look and feel of this Copper Classic
embossed book. Beautifully ribbon-bound, it falls open nicely
and lays flat for easy journaling. Cover design options and your
choice of two finishes - colorful! or a rich patina.
There is a supply list for this class, please ask when you register.
Feb 21, 2009 - Creative Quest - Glendale, Arizona *TBA
Mar 21-22, 2009 - Creative Quest - Glendale, Arizona
2-day workshop - Embossed Pewter Beginner’s HANDBOOK -
*Taught at Art Unraveled 2007
April 16-21, 2009 - Midnight Art Ranch Retreat
- Sonoita, Arizona *5 Acre Arts GALA!
April 25, 2009 - Creative Quest - Glendale, Arizona
*Embossed Tea Box - think Mother’s Day!
May 30, 2009 - Creative Quest - Glendale, Arizona
*Embossed Stainless Steel Mug - think Father’s Day!
June 21-27, 2009 - John C. Campbell Folk School
- Brasstown, North Carolina
“Full Metal Jacket” - A fun, technique filled week of metal embossing and paper arts
*incl. ribbon-bound embossed pewter journal
Looking ahead to 2009 - If you’re craving a relaxing week spent in the Appalachia mountains . . .
Mark your calendars now for June 21-27, 2009. Lynda will be teaching a full week of metal embossing and paper arts at the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, North Carolina, one of the most beautiful places on the planet. Come join the fun and explore the “emboss-abilities”!
“I love working with metal! Pewter, copper, brass and yes, even aluminum. My desire is to create artwork that can be handled, perused, enjoyed... Beautiful AND functional.”
