Tuesday, August 11, 2009

New Class Schedule

NOTES FROM MONICA
In this class schedule we have attempted to give you a huge variety of classes. You see in the roster of classes new teachers as well. Stamp Asylum is richly blessed with wonderful people and lots of local talent We have technique classes, calligraphy, metal clay, soldering, and books. The plan is to give you ideas to prepare your gifts ahead of time.

The one thing that I have not been able to schedule is our early Christmas Party. I will have to schedule this fun party as soon as I get the announcement that stamp companies are ready with their new stamps.

The plans for classes for 2010 are already in progress. As you know the Mesquite convention is probably going to be January 16th and 17th. We are working with Ted who owns Stampers’s Annonymous, Inky Antics and other companies to be at Stamp Asylum Wednesday and Thursday before the convention with their inventory of stamps and maybe teach a couple of classes. More details will be forthcoming.

Sisterhood of the Reliquary with Lynne Perrella and Lisa Renner will be a two day workshop March 5th and 6th. There is one project for this workshop. Lynne will start the project on Saturday and Lisa will finish it on Sunday. This workshop is going to be limited to 20 participants and we will have it at another location due to the large room needed for the project.

The staff at Stamp Asylum is always grateful for your support and suggestions.

Call the store to sign up for classes 972 596-1224. Please do not leave a comment on here for signing up. When we get more photos of samples they will be uploaded. You can always come by the store to see the samples in person too.


AUGUST
Sat. Aug. 15th 1:00pm - 3:00pm Marbling
Sat. Aug. 22nd 10:00am - 1:00pm Solder 101
Sat. Aug. 29th 1:00pm - 3:00pm Watercolor 102



SEPTEMBER
Wed. Sept. 2nd 6:30pm - 9:00pm Fall Flat Brush
Thurs. Sept. 3rd 10:00am - 12:30pm Fall Flat Brush
Sat. Sept. 5th 10:00am - 4:00pm Little Glass House
Wed. Sept. 9th 6:30pm - 9:00pm Fall Flat Brush
Thus. Sept. 10th 10:00am - 12:30pm Fall Flat Brush
Sat. Sept. 12th 10:00am - 4:00pm Collage Pattern Paper
Wed. Sept. 16th 6:30pm - 9:00pm Fall Flat Brush
Thus. Sept. 17th 10:00am - 12:30pm Fall Flat Brush
Sat. Sept. 19th 11:00am - 3:00pm Bird Cage Girl
Wed. Sept. 23rd 6:30pm - 9:00pm Fall Flat Brush
Thurs. Sept. 24th 10:00am - 12:30pm Fall Flat Brush
Sat. Sept. 26th 10:00am - 1:00am Metal Clay Class
Sat. Sept. 26th 3:00pm - 6:00pm Solder 101



OCTOBER
Sat. Oct. 3rd 11:30am - 3:30pm Cuttlebug
Wed. Oct. 7th 6:30pm - 9:00pm Illuminated Letter
Thurs. Oct. 8th 10:00am - 12:30pm Illuminated Letter
Sat. Oct. 10th 10:00am - 4:00pm Altered Book
Wed. Oct. 14th 6:30pm - 9:00pm Illuminated Letter
Thurs. Oct. 15th 10:00am - 12:30pm Illuminated Letter
Sat. Oct. 17th 10:00am - 12:00pm Creative Twist on Cards
Wed. Oct. 22nd 6:30pm - 9:00pm Illuminated Letter
Thurs. Oct. 23rd 10:00am - 12:30pm Illuminated Letter
Sat. Oct. 24th 1:00pm - 4:00pm Paste Paper
Wed. Oct. 25th 6:30pm - 9:00pm Illuminated Letter
Thurs. Oct. 26th 10:00am - 12:30pm Illuminated Letter


NOVEMBER
Wed. Nov. 4th 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Black Letter
Thurs. Nov. 5th 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Black Letter
Sat. Nov. 7th 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Pastels and Chalks
Wed. Nov. 11th 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Black Letter
Thurs. Nov. 12th 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Black Letter
Sat. Nov. 14th 11:00 a.m. – 1:30p.m. Whimsical Christmas Cards
Wed. Nov. 18th 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Black Letter
Thus.. Nov. 19th 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Black Letter
Sat. Nov. 21st 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Magic of Embossing
Fri. Nov. 27th 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Free Class & 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Free Class
Sat. Nov. 28th 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Free Class



DECEMBER
Wed. Dec. 2nd 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Black Letter
Thurs. Dec. 3rd 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Black Letter


FALL FLAT BRUSH FLORALS – DONNA SABOLOVIC
Learning manipulation with the flat brush to master various strokes that can be put together to create beautiful flower forms as well as other decorative shapes. These creations can add delightful touches to your calligraphy, used alone as beautiful painting, embellishments for cards, scrapbooks or journals. The subject of this series of classes is the fall flowers and Christmas accents. At the end of the class sessions, we will make greeting cards from our practice flowers and accents. Beginners as well as advanced students are encouraged to take the class. Bring to class ½” flat brush, preferably a Windsor Newton series 995 and a set of pan watercolors. Optional: your own special watercolors, Twinkling H20’s or other iridescent watercolors. All other supplies will be provided. THIS IS A FOUR WEEK SESSION CLASS. ($100)


ILLUMINATED LETTERS – DONNA SABOLOVIC
The early manuscripts contain beautiful decorated letters as accents or focal points on a page of lettering. This class teaches the technique used in creating gold debossed decorated letters. Using watercolor, gouache and gold ink, individual letters are painted, burnished and decorated to create magnificent sparkling accents. These letters are beautiful standing alone or as the starting point of a calligraphic work. In modern day
use these letters create much interest when used in greeting cards, scrapbooks and journals. THIS IS A FOUR WEEK SESSION CLASS. All supplies provided. ($100)




BLACKLETTER aka: OLD ENGLISH OR GOTHIC CALLIGRAPHY – DONNA SABOLOVIC
Blackletter is a full bodied style of lettering. Heavy rich letters form a glorious woven pattern of black and white strokes. Created in the Middle ages, scribes used this hand very successfully with the Illuminated Letter to achieve a complete “picture” page. The angularity of line and compression of letters allowed the scribes to consider “the word”, not the letter, as the goal of a fine design. Today calligraphers like the overall look of a page of Gothic lettering for the same reason, an overall texture of design. Individually wiring a name or title with this hand creates a very strong impression. Used as bookmarks, titles or a page of writing, artists can add these letters to their individual cards, scrapbooks or journals. As a beginning class, we will be learning the basic steps to create this style of lettering. THIS IS A FOUR WEEK SESSION CLASS. All supplies provided. (100).


CREATIVE TWIST ON CARDS – DONNA GOSS
If you love to make cards then this class is for you! You will make six different cards that can be used for any occasion. You may learn a new technique or find a long lost one you forgot about. All supplies provided. ($55)


SOLDER 101 – DONNA GOSS
In this class we will explore the basics of solder for those who have never attempted it. You will assemble collages for pins, pendants and a necklace. Once you learn this technique, you can make ornaments, wall art, and boxes. Your imagination will run wild with other gift ideas. Bring to class scissors, glue stick, small vice, bone folder, solder iron with 1/8” screwdriver type tip, safety glasses and jewelry pliers. ($65)


LITTLE GLASS HOUSE – DONNA GOSS
This the sweetest solder project we have done yet! In this class you will create artwork using paint and inks, copied images, computer generated words, rubber stamps and charcoal pencil. Sandwich the artwork between glass then solder the house together. Polished to perfection and illuminate using battery operated tea lights. You will have a whimsical showpiece! THIS IS NOT A BEGINNER SOLDERING CLAS. YOU NEEED TO ALREADY KNOW HOW TO SOLDER. Bring to class a good solder iron with a small tip ( ¼” – ½” screwdriver type tip), safety glasses, glue stick, detail scissors, Walnut Stain Distress pad, old thick towel, small vise, phid or bone folder, tweezers, pencil and three metal bench blocks or something heavy enough (very important) to hold the glass in position for soldering the house together. ($95)




Watercolor 102
If you took the first Art Impressions watercolor class you know how fun and easy the process is. We are going to step it up a notch and use some of the more detailed Art Impressions stamps that create the beautiful English countryside. Bring to class your tool kit, rounded water brushes #1 and #4 and assorted LePlume Marvy markers in Fall colors. Various LePlume markers will be available in Fall colors for purchase.
$35.00 Melody Winston

Cuttlebug
Congratulations on being the proud owner of a Cuttlebug! In this class, you will learn exciting and beautiful embossing techniques including how to emboss cardstock with chipboard shapes; Grungeboard shapes; and a variety of cardstocks and papers to emboss. You will learn how use Sizzix and Nestabilities dies with your Bug, how to cut frames with Nesties and how to make your own embossing folders and stamps with dies. Sandwich recipes for the above projects will be provided in an instruction book that goes home with you. Please bring the following items to class: Cuttlebug with all the plates which includes 1 A plate, 2 B plates and 1 C plate. A wizard tan embossing mat; any A2 embossing folders and dies you may own; and a brayer. Also bring dye ink pads and reinkers in a range of colors from dark to light – NO PERMANENT REINKERS OR INK PADS, PLEASE!!! Be sure to print your name with a permanent marker on your property. ($50)



METAL CLAY BASICS – DEANA COCHRAN
Experience the adventure that is Metal Clay. This class will cover the basics of Metal clay including an introduction to the various types of metal clay and their uses. Students will have the opportunity to create, fire and finish a Silver clay pendant necklace and pair of earrings that will be ready to take home at the end of the class. This class will cover a variety of techniques on making impressions to create jewelry from stamps, found objects (such as buttons and fabric), to items in nature to create truly unique wearable art. All supplies included. The tool kit used in this project will be yours at the end of class. Participants may bring personal stamps or found objects as desired to make impressions in their pieces. Recommend impressions and objects less than 1” in diameter provide best results. ($90)


BIRDCAGE GIRL – DONNA JOY
In this workshop you will create a piece of wall art using a variety of paints and papers while learning a technique to add texture to your backgrounds – not only in this piece but in other you create later. Once the texture is complete, you will add imagery, draw your cage, accent it with charcoal and seal for a finished 12” x 7” piece ready to hand. To create a similar palette as the sample, you will need dabbers in the following colors: Aqua, Citrus, Cool Peri and Juniper. Optional: Pool, Lake and Pink Sherbet dabbers.
If you have a different palette preference, bring the dabbers for your palette. Also bring your tool kit that includes paint brushes to paint and to glue. ($45)


WHIMSICAL CHRISTMAS CARDS – DONNA GOSS
Need a head start on your Christmas cards this season? Or you can’t think of an idea to even get you started? Then this class is for you! You will make six different cards incorporating various techniques and some of the new stamp designs and papers. Come and enjoy some holiday music and treats with your friends in this festive class. All supplies provided. ($55)



PASTELS AND CHALKS – MELODY WINSTON
In this technique class you will learn all about chalks. There are oil pastels, soft pastels, and craft chalks and using all of these, you will make papers that can be used for other projects. ($25)



MARBLING – MELODY WINSTON
There are many ways to marble paper and in this class you will learn a variety of marbling techniques using all kinds of materials. Bring tool kit and come have fun in this techniques class. All supplies are provided. ( $25)



PASTE PAPER – MELODY WINSTON
We will explore different ways to give your paper a unique look. Bring tool kit, wear clothes that you do not mind getting dirty and bring an apron. All supplies are provided. ($25)



COLLAGE PATTERN PAPER – DIANNE HICKS
Come and join us for a full day of printing. We will be making patterned papers with paint and stamps, creating a complexity of layers. Commercially produced papers cannot compare to the depth and variation you can achieve with this process. The paper is very thin so it is ideal for altered books, collage and scrapbooking. We will use stamps and paint plus other tools to create texture and designs. This is an all day class so bring a lunch and wear old clothes. The paper will be supplies, plush stamps and paint. If you have favorite colors of paints or stamps feel free to bring them. Bring a small roller to apply paint, several sponge brushes and a texture sea sponge. By the end of the day, you should have a stack of papers to work with in future projects. ($55)



ALTERED BOOK – DIANNE HICKS
This is a wonderful way to use an old book that can be found at garage sales or one you have on hand. We will be taking an old book and altering the cover with molding paste. The inside of the book will be replaced and new pages will be sewn back in. We will be doing a light wash on the pages and stamping on the first page of each signature. No two books will be alike. These make wonderful artists journals. Your kit will include the book, inside pages, and waxed linen thread. You will need to bring your basic tool kit, apron and a few bottles of paint for stamping if you want to work with a particular color; otherwise some paints will be available. This is an all day class, you may want to bring your lunch. ($55)


Friday, May 15, 2009

Beginning Copic Markers Class


Beginning Copic Markers Class - Saturday June 6th 3:00pm - 5:30pm
In this class, you will learn how to use and blend Copic markers to get a great look. The Copic markers you use in class will be part of your personal set. Bring tool kit which includes an adhesive. All other supplies will be provided. Shannan Teubner [$50]




Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Tim Holtz Classes

Thank you for your interest in Tim Holtz' classes. In order to give everyone ample time, we decided on this process.

Sign ups will begin Thursday, April 23rd, at 5:00 p.m.Please be sure you know ahead of time what classes you will be taking in order to facilitate the process.We need your credit card and some related information and phone number.We will charge for the classes at this time. If for any reason, you have to drop out of the class or classes, you can get your money back if we have replacement for your spot on the waiting list for your class or classes.

You can come to the store on Thursday at 5:00 to sign up or you can call the following numbers:

972 596-1224

972 867-2508

214 801-8505


Friday, June 26th, 10:00 a.m. 1:30 p.m.

TRANSPARENT ILLUSIONS
Transparent visions can often tell a story of your artistic dreams. In this workshop you will explore creating works of art seen through various shaped clear fragments. Capture photographic memoirs and artistic elements of days gone by to express your visions of life. Learn techniques on transfers, layered ephemera, alcohol ink tinting, and faux etching as you create a mosaic mirror masterpiece. Experience a world of creativity that can only be seen through your transparent illusion. All supplies will be provided. ($75)


Friday, June 26th, 3:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

ASSEMBLAGE OF FLIGHT
Explore the world of whimsical winged birds in this one of a kind workshop. Let your creativity soar as you create an artistic bird of your own. Learn techniques on distressing with paints, collage and dimensional assemblage. The possibilities are limited only to your imagination and trust me when I say there are more findings, charms and elements than your wildest dreams can envision. Your creative bliss awaits you to take flight. All supplies will be provided. ($95)


Saturday, June 27th, 10:00a.m. - 1:30p.m.
IDEA-OLOGY INTRIGUE

Have you been intrigued by the eclectic mix of products in the idea-ology line? Does your mind
wonder at the possibilities? This workshop will satisfy your creative wishes as we design and
assemble numerous wearable pieces using idea-olgy. Learn a variety of jewelry making tips
and tricks as you customize your creation into one-of-a-kind couture. Explore the endless ideas
that await you as we discover the intrigue of idea-ology. All supplies will be provided. ($75)



Saturday, June 27th, 3:30p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

GENERATION GRUNGE
Got Grunge and don’t know what it is or what to do with it? Explore what makes this innovative product so versatile and creatively clever to work with. We will incorporate inks, paints, embellishment and a variety of tools including masks, sanding grip and the Tiny Attacher to really show you how to design with Grungeboard and Grungepaper. Create a very “grungy” mini book filled with elements you create yourself from Grungeboard and Grungepaper. It is a new world and a new generation - one I like to call generation grunge …. All supplies will be provided. ($95)









Wednesday, April 15, 2009

April, May, June & July Classes

We hope you have seen all the new products that we are introducing at Stamp Asylum. We have all the new colors of alcohol inks, Tim Holtz' stamp collection and Tim's Ideaology embellishments; new stamps from Magenta; Wendy Vecchi , Teresa Collins and many others.

Soon to arrive are Impression Obsession new stamps that are great to color in many different ways. Flower-soft will be another fun new product that will give you one more way to color these stamps and many others that are in your collection.

We are exceedingly lucky to have great teachers at Stamp Asylum who have prepared lots of classes from Calligraphy to Soldering. It is also an extremely happy occasion to have visiting artists like Tim Holtz to share with us the perspective of the artist who also develops his own inks, embellishments and tools.

Many of you have seen the Artful Illusions booth at the Mesquite Convention and it is always fascinating how Joni decorates it and all the merchandise she carries. Well, you will have a chance to have classes with Joni and also enjoy a trunk show of her many unmounted stamps, ribbons and many other beautiful things that she will bring only to Stamp Asylum.

Come and join the fun classes and share with a friend the many things that Stamp Asylum has to offer.

Schedule is listed below for the classes April - July. Below this is the class descriptions and photos of samples.

APRIL
Wed. 15th 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Beginner Copperplate Calligraphy

Thurs. 16th 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Beginner Copperplate Calligraphy

Sat. 18th 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Stamp Camp Trunk Show

Wed. 22nd 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Beginner Copperplate Calligraphy

Thurs. 23rd 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Beginner Copperplate Calligraphy

Sat. 25th 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The Art of Rubberstamping
3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. A Different Kind of Card Class

May
Wed. 6th 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Luxorious Gouache

Thurs. 7th 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Luxorious Gouache

Sat. 9th 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Marie Antoinette’s Journal

Wed. 13th 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Luxorious Gouache

Thurs. 14th 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Luxorious Gouache

Sat. 16th 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Mixed Media Wax Assemblage
THIS CLASS IS ALREADY FULL – TAKING NAMES
FOR WAITING LIST

Wed. 20th 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Luxorious Gouache

Thurs. 21st. 10:00 a.m. – 12: 30 p.m. Luxorious gouache

Sat. 23rd NO CLASSES –MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

Wed. 27th 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Luxorious Gouache

Thurs. 28th 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Luxorious Gouache

Sat. 30th 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Little Glass House

JUNE
Sat. 6th 10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Cuttlebug
3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Copic I

Sat. 13th 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Magic of Embossing

Sat. 20th 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Quirky People Collage Class

YOU CAN NOT SIGN UP FOR TIM'S CLASSES TILL APRIL 23rd AT 5:00PM
Friday 26th TIM HOLTZ’ CLASSES

Sat. 27th TIM HOLTZ/ CLASSES


JULY
Sat. 4th NO CLASS – HAPPY 4TH OF JULY

Sat. 11th 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. ATC Class

Friday 17th 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Inchie Class
or
7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Inchie Class

Sat. 18th 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Heritage Gate Book
5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Piano Hinge Book

Sunday 19th 11:00 am -3:00 pm Inspire Me Book & Box

Sat. 25th 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Watercolor Art Impressions Way



A DIFFERENT KIND OF CARD CLASS – DONNA GOSS
Making a card is fun, but how about making a movable one? Spinners and pull cards are interactive elements that take cards to the next level. We will make three different cards in class incorporating these type of projects. Whoever receives one of these creations will be totally thrilled when pulled from its envelope. All supplies included. ($55)


LUXORIOUS GOUACHE – DONNA SABOLOVIC
Gouache is opaque watercolor used in many artistic venues. We will be exploring the use of gouache in calligraphy. Gouache allows the calligrapher a myriad of colors to use in writing. Gouache can be mixed to match the exact color that you need for whatever project you be working on. Mixing gouache color with the right amount of water and sometimes other materials to produce the effect we want is one of our goals. Proper use of pen and gouache with the writing surface and loading the pen is another skill we will learn. This class will open many new possibilities to the beginning as well as seasoned calligrapher. You must have had a calligraphy class or are familiar with the pointed pen and/or broad edge pens. We will not be teaching calligraphy hand in this class. Bring your favorite broad edge or pointed pens and staff if you have any. All other supplies will be provided. ($100)


COPPERPLATE CALLIGRAPHY – DONNA SABOLOVIC
Copperplate is a script type of lettering created by writing in a flowing hand with a pointed pen. This is a beginning class where the techniques to create the thick and thin lines will be learned. This hand is elegant and beautiful with a free flowing style. Copperplate was widely used commercially in the eighteenth century. It gets its name from copperplate engravings that the writing masters used to reproduce copybooks for students to learn penmanship. Today this lettering is used in formal invitations, elegant paragraphs, poems, journals, greeting cards and scrap books. All supplies will be provided. ($95)


CUTTLEBUG – ANNE SAGOR
Congratulations on being the proud owner of a Cuttlebug! In this class, you will learn exciting and beautiful embossing techniques including how to emboss cardstock with chipboard shapes; Grungeboard shapes; and a variety of cardstocks and papers to emboss.
You will learn how use Sizzix and Nestabilities dies with your Bug, how to cut frames with Nesties and how to make your own embossing folders and stamps with dies. Sandwich recipes for the above projects will be provided in an instruction book that goes home with you. Please bring the following items to class: Cuttlebug with all the plates which includes 1 A plate, 2 B plates and 1 C plate. A wizard tan embossing mat; any A2 embossing folders and dies you may own; and a brayer. Also bring dye ink pads and reinkers in a range of colors from dark to light – NO PERMANENT REINKERS OR INK PADS, PLEASE!!! Be sure to print your name with a permanent marker on your property. ($50)

WATERCOLOR – THE ART IMPRESSIONS WAY - MELODY WINSTON
Come and learn a fun way to watercolor with Marvy Markers and Art Impressions clear stamps. You will learn how to make quick beautiful cards using this easy technique.
Please get a supply list of the Marvy markers you need when you sign up for class. This is a technique class. Bring tool kit. ($35)

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LITTLE GLASS HOUSE – DONNA GOSS
This is the sweetest solder project we have done yet! In class you will create artwork using paint and inks, copied images, computer generated words, rubber stamps and charcoal pencil. Sandwich it between glass then solder the house together. Polished to perfection and illuminated using battery operated tea lights. You will have a whimsical showpiece! THIS IS NOT A BEGINNER SOLDERING CLASS. YOU NEED TO ALREADY KNOW HOW TO SOLDER. Bring to class a good solder iron with a small tip (1/4” – ½” screwdriver type), safety glasses, glue stick, detail scissors, Walnut Stain Distress pad, old thick towel, small vise, phid or bone folder, tweezers, pencil and three metal bench blocks or something heavy enough (very important) to hold glass in position for soldering house together. ($95)


QUIRKY PEOPLE COLLAGE CLASS – DIANNE HICKS
The human form is a recognizable shape that reads with little information. Our quirky little people will be constructed with collage and stamped images on 5” x 7” watercolor paper. It is surprising how simple the human shape can be. We will be using patterned paper and ephemera to create your piece. Your kit will include mats so when you leave you have a piece of art that is ready for framing. You will need to bring your basic kit, gel medium and ephemera. You could also bring any of your stamps you may want to use if you have a favorite. ($60)


MARIE ANTOINETTE’S JOURNAL – ANNE SAGOR
Create a beautiful book about an icon, Marie Antoinette. We’ll write her journal for her and make an art book in the process in the pages of an unusual book structure with 2 accordion pages that sandwich regular pages between them. Write or print as much or as little of the text as you wish. Marie’s handwriting was far from beautiful; that emboldened me to print the sample book. Age and decorate the pages with inks or chalks, rubber stamps, embellishments and picture of Marie Antoinette and others. On the reverse of one of the pull-out accordion pages are portraits of Marie Antoinette from adolescence to maturity. The reverse of the second pull-out features French fashions from her day. The text is based on 4 biographies of Marie Antoinette. This will be an all day class. Bring a sack lunch. Please pick up a supply list when you sign up for the class. ($75)


PIANO HINGE BOOK – JONI RUSSELL
There is a twist to this book! You will learn how to make a fun book that has a surprise element in its composition. Bring tool kit which includes paper cutter, awl and adhesive. All other supplies will be provided. ($40)

HERITAGE GATE ALBUM – JONI RUSSELL
Have you ever wondered how beautiful books are made? You will make this elegant book in class that will give you the confidence to make more for every occasion and in any color combination imagined. Bring tool kit which includes adhesive, personal paper cutter and awl. All other supplies will be provided. ($60)

STAMPED SQUARED WINDOW INCHIE CARDS – JONI RUSSELL
In this class you will learn how to make two cards using “inchies” the Artful Illusions Way. Bring tool kit which includes adhesive. All other supplies will be provided. ($30)

INSPIRE ME BOOK AND BOX – JONI RUSSELL
As the name describes, you will have a book in a box with all kinds of surprises and inspirations. Bring tool kit which includes paper cutter, adhesive, awl. All other supplies will be included. ($55)
MIXED MEDIA AND WAX ASSEMBLAGE – LISA RENNER
The goal of this workshop is two-fold: first, to provide information and instruction for students to create a piece of wall art using mediums and materials such as wood, metal, wax, paper, and polymer clay. Second, the student will have the opportunity to sample versatile techniques that can be applied to future mixed media art in numerous capacities. In the course of this all day workshop, you will learn “encaustic collage” involving the use of beeswax and other materials, and apply this to a wood substrate, the basis of your class project. You will also learn texturing options using lightweight metal to further accent your design. Polymer clay will be used as the focal point of your
piece and you will be able to choose from a variety of face molds, or texture stamps to find what speaks to you. You will learn a very easy method of applying color to the clay that results in something uniquely differerent every time! Not only will you end up with a piece of original art, the techniques learned in this workshop can be applied to your future missed media art including bookmaking, boxes and cards. ALL DAY WORKSHOP. Your fee includes kit materials, detailed hand out, pre-sanding of wood and the use of all tools and other materials needed for the project. Bring to class 1 or 2 packages of white Premo polymer clay, hammer, heat gun (if you have one), sack lunch (a short lunch break will be taken). ($95)
ATC CLASS – DIANNE HICKS
ATC’s are a great way for Artist to share among themselves on a small format. We will be making ATC’s in this fast paced class that 2.5” x 3.5” in a variety of formats. We will use masking tape, inks and India ink and create one that folds. There will be ephemera and cards but bring anything you would like to build on the supplies available. You will need your basic kit which includes a glue stick, good scissors and ephemera. Hopefully everyone will want to trade but you can make some ATC’s in advance to trade. Teacher will have one of her ATC's for everyone. ($40)
BEGINNING COPIC MARKERS CLASS – SHANNAN TEUBNER
In this class, you will learn how to use and blend Copic markers to get a great look. The Copic markers you use in class will be part of your personal set. Bring tool kit which includes an adhesive. All other supplies will be provided. ($50)