Decoratif THURS. MAY 11-FRI. MAY 12

Decoratif 2017

THURSDAY, MAY 11 AND FRIDAY, MAY 12

AN ORNAMENTAL EVENT FEATURING "LESS-IS-MORE" FROM JEFF GOGUE, RUSS ABBOTT'S "HAMMER AND CHISEL" SEMINAR AND LAURA JADE'S SEMINAR "THE JADE EFFECT." THIS EVENT WILL BE HOSTED AT OFF THE MAP GRANTS PASS. DON'T MISS OUT ON TWO FULL DAYS OF SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS, COLLABORATIONS AND INSPIRATION.

Featured Artists: 

Jeff Gogue, Laura Jade, Russ Abbott, Clara Sinclair, Savannah Colleen, Clinton Lee, Matt Matik

Schedule of events:

Thursday 5/11 

                        9:00-10:00: REGISTRATION AND INTRODUCTIONS
                        10:00-12:30: RUSS ABBOTT – "HAMMER AND CHISEL" 
                        12:30-1:30: LUNCH (WILL BE PROVIDED)
                        1:30-4:00: LAURA JADE – "THE JADE EFFECT"
                        4:00-6:00: JEFF GOGUE – “LESS-IS-MORE"

Friday 5/12

10:00-4:00: LIVE COLLABORATION DAY FEATURING JEFF GOGUE, RUSS ABBOTT, LAURA JADE, CLARA SINCLAIR, SAVANNAH COLLEEN, CLINTON LEE AND MATT MATIK

4:00-6:00: Q&A AND OPEN DISCUSSION - ALL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS ARE WELCOME.

Webcast options avialable. Tune into this event from your computer:
Option #1 – Thursday, May 11: $175
Option #2 – Thursday, May 11 and Friday, May 12: $300            

Less-is-more:                    

Jeff Gogue  2 hours

After more than seventeen years of tattooing, Jeff has developed a fundamental approach to the design, layout, and execution of predominantly large scale work. Jeff will be sharing his invaluable insights in a brand-new two-hour presentation. From showing the key starting points, to essential next steps, and ultimately the creative paths for making dynamic, impacting tattoos. Jeff will explain in detail how to use modern technologies harmoniously in combination with timeless composition techniques in order to bring you and your client together in a deeper understanding of what it means to work with the body as a whole. This is a culmination that will bring you to the new era of tattooing.

Hammer & Chisel: Tools and methods used to craft and refine the decorative tattoo.

Russ Abbott   2-3 hours

In this unique workshop, Russ Abbott will demonstrate the analog and digital design methods used to create an ornamental tattoo design to fit one of the most complex areas on the human body- the neck & throat. As is often the case with complex tattoo designs, there will be hurdles to overcome and some things might get broken, but seeing how another artist solves the difficult problems can be one of the best educational experiences possible. 

Participants will follow along through the entire design process from initial consultation, through design, stenciling, and ending with a discussion of techniques to make the actual tattoo more successful. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind seminar!

The Jade Effect:

Laura Jade   2-3 hours

This 2-3 hour seminar takes the viewer from Laura’s beginning in India and Thailand learning henna and working as a professional henna artist for the years leading up to her amazing career as a Pacific Northwest tattooer. She shares her struggles and lessons transitioning in the mediums. She will also share some practical design techniques that will be the keys that open the doors for you to apply to your decorative work; be it your main focus or supplemental and complimentary to your subject matter and style. Her story is compelling and her expertise is inspiring to tattooers of all skill levels. Whether you’ve been tattooing for decades or just starting out, this seminar will offer insight, perspective, inspiration, and the tools you’ll need to propel you further into an amazing career in tattooing. I have watched Laura develop this presentation over the last year and I highly recommend anyone in the tattoo field to take this very impacting seminar.