Lynda Abare is an accomplished artist in a variety
of media including altered art, bead weaving, calligraphy, handmade books/journals, photography, and metal embossing. She is a founding member of 5AcreArts.com, an artist collective. In 2005, lynda was certified by MercArt USA in "Repujado", the fine art of metal embossing. The last few years lynda has taken her love for metal embossing and the paper arts "on the road", enjoying traveling and teaching. 2007 found her attending workshops and teaching in Phoenix, Arizona at ART Unraveled, a mixed media art retreat.
Metal Embossing Classes:
Sept 28, 2008 - Midnight Art Ranch - Sonoita, Arizona *embossed Pewter frame
Oct 4, 2008 - Creative Quest - Glendale, Arizona *embossed Pewter switchplates(2)
Oct 13-17, 2008 - WITCC - Sioux City, Iowa *full week of metal embossing & paper arts
June 21-27, 2009 - John C. Campbell Folk School - Brasstown, North Carolina
Spoiling her muse in 2008, lynda’s focus has been on taking classes and preparing for the Shopping Extravaganza at Art Unraveled 2008. The Artists at 5AcreArts.com were back for a second year as vendors with not just one, but two tables filled with artful creations. Fresh ideas are already flowing for 2009!
If you’re looking for a relaxing week spent in the Appalachia mountains . . .
Mark your calendars now for June 21-27, 2009. Lynda will be teaching a full week of metal embossing and paper arts at the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, North Carolina, one of the most beautiful places on the planet. Come join the fun and explore the “emboss-abilities”!
“I love working with metal! Pewter, copper, brass and yes, even aluminum. My desire is to create artwork that can be handled, perused, enjoyed... Beautiful AND functional.”
