Purpose

Suitable for students interested in hand-painted wooden accessories. Focuses on promoting the meaning of handmade crafts and the possibilities of creation to the new generation. Participants will learn to transform personal stories into accessories through hand-painting techniques.

Target Audience

Students of Xin Hua Middle School

Key Details

• Quota: 10 people
• Class Date: September 9, 2016
• Class Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
• Duration: 2 hours
• Location: Xin Hua Middle School
• Fee: Free of charge

Instructor Profile

Natalie Pun (潘慧君) – Also known as "叻叻姐姐." Artist behind the Macau hand-painted accessories brand "NAT Handmade · Life," multidisciplinary creator, hand-drawn illustrator, graphic designer, course instructor, columnist, and print model. Graduated from the Integrated Design Department of Macao Polytechnic Institute. Actively participates in art markets, cultural and creative activities in Macau, China, and Taiwan, and has held multiple solo and group exhibitions. "NAT Handmade · Life" features a unique hand-painted style, integrating hand-drawn paintings and abstract works into handmade products. The brand presents collected stories and inner worlds on handmade products, offering viewers fresh perspectives and surprises.

Course Content

• Introduction to different drawing techniques
• Basic drawing on wooden plaques
• Practice with black lines and colored lines
• Creative hand-painted design
• Designing accessories by combining materials and personal stories
• Advanced learning on matching patterns with colors
• Creating unique wooden plaques using demonstration templates and reference materials
• Learning to combine color and line work
• Incorporating personal ideas to design unique accessories

Notes

• Interested individuals are welcome to register with the instructor. The activity is free of charge and operates on a first-come, first-served basis. The Macau Handmade and Creative Association reserves the final right of decision for the event.