Keith Lobue 2012 Tutor for CONTEXTART
KEITH LO BUE (USA/Australia) has a long and successful association with the TAFTA FORUMS, having taught his 'Precious Little' workshop on numerous occasions. The popularity of his workshops has in fact led to extensive teaching throughout Australia. As well he maintains an active exhibiting, selling and workshop schedule in the USA, and is a well respected maker whose work is characterized by transformation of the found object, along with his digital art. He notes, 'One of the most thrilling activities I have known is to gather a group of kindred spirits and work with them; to share what I have learned thus far and to hear of their own journeys in living and making.'
Above: Keith Lobue in a FORUM studio
Workshops
2-DAY Workshop:COLLAGING THE FOUND OBJECT(April 14 & 15). This exciting workshop will allow participants to leap off of the two-dimensional paper plane and attach to, encase and embellish the wide world of dimensional objects. Working with found-object jeweller Keith Lo Bue, students will learn the proper, archival methods of adhering beautiful antique papers to metal, glass, wood and much more. Materials fee depends on amount of antique papers purchased from the tutor. Enrol Now
Above: Work made in one of Keith's classes by Eilysh Toose
4-DAY Workshop: PRECIOUS LITTLE - The Poetics of Found Object Jewellery (from Mon afternoon April 16th to Friday noon, April 20th). ‘The materials we use for creative expression can be found literally at our feet.' This is an energetic exploration of unusual and unexpected materials in jewellery making. Through hands-on projects and thought-provoking instruction, students will learn the varied methods of selection and assembly this limitless palette demands. No previous jewelry experience is required; all that's needed is enthusiasm and the desire to work with your hands. Whatever your present focus or skill level, you will come away with new insights into the possibilities of your surroundings. No materials fee. Enrol Now
Above: Work made in one of Keith's classes by Kirry Toose
