Lots of fun was had by all at Vera's Play Day. It is wonderful when we can get together at a time when Gracie can join us. To mentor this brilliant young woman to find her creative self is a privilege! She is fearless in her use of color, and paint, showing us all, how to let go, and not follow any rules. After some basic instructions, she did her own thing, working with the 8" x 8" pan of gelatin. She made several bird prints, then made painted backgrounds where she masked out space for some words, that she will write in later. She helped Landreth use the discharge paste on a large piece of cotton sateen, unfortunately it had a finish on it and did not discharge. She took home two trays of gelatin so she can continue playing with the techniques over spring break, and share it with her mother and grandmother, three generations of Fyber Cafe members. Vera had some pre-dyed fabrics that she over stamped with foam stamps and the Indonesian woodblocks. She built up multiple layers and created some very complex pieces of fabric. She played a bit with the gelatin trays, but mostly did her own thing also. She kept everyone on track and supplied with space and tools. She is a wonderful hostess and made a pineapple/rhubarb pie for lunch. Amy had the most experience with the gelatin plates, and guided people on getting started, she brought paper masks, foam stamps and stencils. Working on her own fabrics prints with a 8" x 10" commercial "Gelli Plate" she created a series of "Moon" prints, bird stencils and various other pieces. Giving advice and guiding the others on when to use masks, add layers, and contrast.
