4095 State Road 7
2 Day Bento Box Class
Saturday 11:00am to 6:00pm
Sunday 11:00am to 6:00pm
Hungry for creativity? Build your own Bento Box filled with art in this jam-packed workshop. We will be making a series of projects, small in size but big in impact, that will each nest inside its own container – think tins, boxes, bags, etc. Each of these will in turn be placed and housed inside one larger box, creating a very special treasure chest. Your unique art pieces will include some combination of handmade books, paintings, collages, assemblages, scrolls, wraps, shrines, and more. In the end, the process of opening and exploring the contents of the box becomes a magical part of the art.
Student Supply List:
-Fluid acrylic paints (small selection of assorted colors)
-Black gesso
-Chip brushes (1 inch and/or ½ inch)
-Water container and paint palette
-Dye Ink Pads (Distress are my favorite but any brand will work)
-Scissors and/or craft knife/cutting mat
-Assorted adhesives (such as matte medium, glue sticks, PVA, Liquid Fusion, etc)
-Water mister
-Craft sponges
-Watercolor paper (about 5 9 x 12 sheets should be more than enough)
-Awl
-Favorite mark making tools (pens, markers, pencils, crayons, etc)
-Paper towel/cloth and/or baby wipes (optional)
-Box. Bring your own box of any material (metal or wood is preferred) to house your projects. Size can vary but close to 6x10x4 inches would work well. It can be open, with a hinged lid, or have a separate cover. It can have compartments or be one open space. Feel free to send me an image and measurement of your choice if you are unsure if it will work.
-Containers. Bring a selection of small tins, boxes, bags, vessels (with and/or without covers) which will hold your creations and stack inside your larger box. Bring an assortment so you have a number of to choose from as you make your projects.
-Flotsam and Jetsam. Bring in assorted material to personalize your projects. Think small in size and include at least a small selection in each of the following categories: collage material (ephemera, papers, photographs, etc.); fabric scraps and thread; beads; small embellishments (found objects, rusty bits, charms, bling, etc.); and commercial products (embellishments, stamps, rub-ons, washi tape, etc.).
Instructor will provide:
-Base material for individual projects (could include paper, fabric, book board, wood panels, etc.)
-Needles and thread
-Rubber stamps to share
-Assorted mixed media mediums
AIrports and Hotels:
PBI West Palm Beach is the closest airport to the store. FLL – Fort Lauderdale is 45 minutes away but flights are often less expensive here.
For Hotels:
Airbnb is a good choice,
Hampton Inn Turnpike and Lake Worth Road ((561) 472-5980) is the closest hotel but it will be in our season so rates are higher.
The Royal Inn is a motel that a lot of guests use. https://www.royalinnhotel.com/
