Vessel: Exploration of Sculptural Designs in Paper and Mixed Media
with Crystal Marie
September 26 – 28, 2025 | Friday – Sunday|
Medium: Mixed Media, Paper Sculpture, Japanese Momigami, Encaustic Wax Medium
Experience Level: All Levels/Beginner – Advanced
Materials List: A bulk of the supplies are includedin the fee, the materials list includes additional supplies the students may wish to bring to the workshop.
Registration: Each student must enroll individually. Click the Cancellation Policy tab above for more info.
Location: Sedona Arts Center, Theatre Studio.
Discover your creative potential in this inspiring workshop with artist Crystal Marie, where ancient techniques meet contemporary artistry. Explore the timeless craft of Japanese Momigami, learning both traditional and modern approaches to hand-kneading paper to create captivating textures and tactile surfaces.
Dive into the transformative process of turning paper into stunning sculptural vessels. Guided by Crystal, you’ll explore innovative techniques to craft three-dimensional forms that embody personal themes, such as the body, a sense of home, or pure abstraction. Experiment with constructing designs both with and without permanent inner armatures, giving you the freedom to shape your vision.
Expand your artistic practice with mixed media options, including:
Mark-making and staining paper for surface design
Stitching and textural embellishments.
Incorporating salvaged and natural materials.
Finishing with encaustic wax for depth and visual impact.
This workshop invites you to reimagine the concept of a vessel—its shape, purpose, and meaning—while providing the tools and inspiration to bring your ideas to life. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a curious beginner, you’ll leave with newfound skills and the confidence to push your creative boundaries.
Join us for this immersive journey and create art that’s as unique as you are.
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Crystal Marie
Crystal Marie considers herself to be “a material girl” when it comes to her art practice, which is rooted in collage. Evolving to include three-dimensional sculptures and assemblages, Crystal’s work speaks to both physical location and identity. Her process begins with an experimental approach, allowing what she’s brought to the table to inform her decisions as she builds layers of texture and meaning.
A Chicago based mid-career artist currently residing in Kansas City, Crystal Marie has one book published on the art of collage and is writing a second book about overcoming the blocks commonly encountered in the studio. Crystal has exhibited her work in many fine art exhibitions and solo shows, earning her gallery representation and the coveted 2018 Racine Art Museum Artist Fellowship.
Website: crystalneubauer.com
IG: @crystalmarie_artist
Paper Vessels: Student Supply List
The bulk of the supplies and tools to be used in this course will be provided by the instructor.
Please read the notes carefully as you gather and consider additional supply options.
A special note for allergy concerns: Latex balloons will be used in this class as temporary supports for some vessel designs.
Basic Supplies:
Scissors
craft knife
ruler
Pint sized container with lid (yogurt or similar styles)
Note: Basic foundational paper layers in white/neutrals for two vessels per student will be provided. Bring additional papers as desired to complete your designs.
Optional: Inspirational images of vessels or vessel like structures in any medium
Essential for the vessel structure itself: choose light to medium weight mulberry papers; (mulberry, Kozo, Gampi, washi, etc.)
Color options are numerous and variety packs can be purchased if desired. https://www.mulberrypaperandmore.com/c-98-mulberry-paper.aspx
Additional papers: Options for experimenting and personalizing work include Ephemera, collected, handmade, or decorative papers.
Options to personalize your vessel:
Some options will be available to work with. Bring only what you have on hand or desire to use:
Acrylic paint in colors of choice, high flow or fluid paints work best, but any acrylic based paint will do. Inks will work well too.
Drawing Mediums: Charcoal, graphite, pastels, pen, markers, etc. etc.
Found objects: Consider small objects to attach to the exterior or interior of your vessel. Rusty or new objects, washers, hardware etc. Or larger objects to incorporate as a foundation, support, or base to the vessel.
Organic materials: to incorporate or use as a base. Consider natural branches, driftwood, seed pods, feathers, rocks, etc. Items should be completely dry, no new foliage or organic materials. This can be gathered onsite if desired.
Salvaged textiles: small sections of old clothing, book spines, lace, table linens, etc
Cancellation Policy
Registration and Cancellation Policies
Registration
Each student must enroll individually.
Classes must be paid in full upon registration.
Students may register online or call Sedona Arts Center Office at 928-282-3809, Ext 1 or toll free at 866-282-3809 Ext 1.
Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express are accepted or student may pay with cash or check by registering in person during office hours Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm.
In-Person and Online Classes Cancellation
Payment in full is due upon registration, or a payment plan can be put in place by the student upon check-out through Sezzle.
There is a $125 Cancellation Fee for any cancellations made before August 26, 2025. Remaining balance will be refunded.
There are no refunds after August 26, 2025.
If Sedona Arts Center cancels the workshop for any reason, all payments made will be refunded in full.
Note: If traveling to Sedona, we strongly urge students to purchase refundable airline tickets or travel insurance in case of workshop cancellation due to insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen changes. Sedona Arts Center is not responsible for non-refundable ticket purchases or lodging fees.
Important Message
Sedona Arts Center is not responsible for providing make-up sessions or issuing refunds, credits, or transfers for courses missed as a result of illness, emergencies, or other events beyond our control. There are absolutely no refunds after the cut-off date for any reason, unless Sedona Arts Center has to cancel the workshop, then all fees paid will be refunded in full.
