Classes

November 20th, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

The Art of Rubber Stamping

Learn the basics of rubber stamping by creating three different cards using various techniques and supplies. You will learn about the variety of inks, paper and rubberstamps that are available. All supplies included. Monica Smith ($25.00)

November 20th, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Copic 6

Winter fun! We will learn to color snowmen, Santa, candle light and more. This is a technique class. Bring your markers in your kit and 3 additional colors will be added. All other supplies will be provided. Melody Winston ($50.00)

December 4th, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

The Magic of Embossing

Learn how to make texture with thermal embossing. You will learn techniques that you will use in every phase of your development in rubber stamping. Create cards to take home and impress your friends. All supplies provided. Monica Smith ($25.00)

December 4th, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Copic 7

You will learn to color hair, eyes and skin. Bring your markers in your kit. 3 more colors will be added to the kit. This is a technique class. Be ready to have fun! Melody Winston ($50.00).

December 11th, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Friendly Plastic 3

The fun with Friendly Plastic continues. Besides the brightly colored sticks, Friendly Plastic also comes in white pellets. When warmed, the resulting clear plastic can be manipulated different ways. We will color the pellets with inks and add-ins like glitter and then mold it. For our second project, we will use the pellets and a printed image to create a cameo suitable for jewelry or scrapbooking. For our third project, we are going to ooze. Come find out what happens when you push warm Friendly Plastic through a variety of materials. No experience required, but if you have taken the previous classes, please bring your tools. All materials included.

If you have a close up image of a loved one (human or animal) that you would like to make into a cameo, please email the image as a jpg attachment to the instructor (email given at the time you register for class). Image needs to be sent at least a week prior to class. Instructor will also have some stock photos that you can use. Shari Wallace ($40.00)

November 6th Class

November 6th 9:00am - 5:00pm
Lisa Renner

This class is designed for those who love the process of artistic book-making, while learning some techniques that allows you the freedom to explore the joy of working with color, paper and wax.

In this all day workshop you will make an artist book with wax-collage covers. With its fabric spine and crisp blank pages, it makes a perfect book to take to all your workshops for recording your class notes, gluing samples, memos, photos etc., or to use as your personal sketchbook or journal.

The first part of class will be devoted to creating collage renderings to be used for the book covers. You will dye your own papers in class and depending on your color palate, your covers can be painterly and abstract, or collaged with a focal image - you're in charge. You will then take it to the next level using wax, metallic powders and other materials to make a rich and artsy statement for your book covers.

The second part of class will be devoted to book construction. It will be built from ground-level up, yet in a simple format. Signatures comprised of text-weight paper and Bristol cover stock (great weight for mixed media) will be sewn into the spine using an easy stitch.

If you enjoy a lively, fast paced workshop tat is technique-based and results in a completed project, please join me for this very creative process!

At the time you sign up for class, please let us know if you want to use the Relinquary face ( the first picture); the Fornisitti face (second picture) or the Victorian child half face. Bring tool kit, 1 lb beeswax block (will be for sale at Stamp Asylum), apron, and sack lunch. ($110.00)

Christmas Party & Class Schedule For End Of Year

Our annual Christmas Party is October 30th at 7:00pm.. We will be debuting all the new Christmas stamps and have make and takes, refreshments, and finger foods. There will be a discount of in stock merchandise with the exception of the new Tim Holtz merchandise, which includes but is not limited to die cuts, embossing folders, paper stacks, tape etc.. You do not need to sign up just please come and enjoy yourselves.

The schedule of classes for the rest of October, November and December will be posted just as soon as we get it finalized. So keep checking back here at the blog. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Artful Illusions Is Coming This Weekend

Joni from Artful Illusions is teaching at the store this weekend. Below are the classes and descriptions with pricing. Call the store to sign up ASAP before they fill up! 972 596-1224

Right now though, there is a huge trunk show of unmounted stamps at the store. They will be here all week and through the weekend while Joni is teaching. Stop by to see the fabulous images she carries and there are some NEW stamps also!

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8th 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Demonstration on how to stain and color manila tags to make them look vintage and elegant. Joni will also demonstrate her technique on coloring dominoes that is easy and the end result is amazing. There is always a conversation about what is the best adhesive. Joni will share with you information about adhesives of all types. The demonstration is free of charge.


SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9th 10:00am - 3:00pm
ALICE IN HALLOWEEN BOOK
In this class, you will be using Graphic 45 Alice and Halloween papers, trims, die cuts, charms, ribbons and Artful Illusion stamps to make this fun filled Halloween book. It will be great for adding pictures of your own to the pages. Learn to work with Glitter pens, Smooch and Tattered Angels Glimmer Mists to accent your pages. Bring scissors, glue stick or adhesive of your choice for adding trims and papers. ($55.00)


SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9th 4:30pm - 8:30pm
COPPER HEART NECKLACE
Start with some copper and silver sheets and wire; and finish with a one of a kind heart necklace. Learn to cut, file, shape and wire wrap, rivet, letter stamp and make a closure. You don't need any experience or knowledge of metals to make this project, but you will leave comfortable with your abilities. Bring round nose and chain nose pliers and flush cutters. We will have them available for purchase if you don't already have a set. ($35.00)



SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10th 11:00am - 3:00pm
COPPER TILE BRACELET
Cut, file, and form copper tiles and apply image transfers. Combine with etched copper squares and connect with chunky jump rings. Finish out your bracelet with a doomed penny and wire wrap attaching charms and beads. If time allows, copper etching will be demonstrated. Bring scissors, round nose pliers and chain nose pliers (2 pair if you have them), flush cutters. If you do not have these tools, we will have them for sale. This is a beginner level class. ($40.00)

Schedule Change

We have added and moved a class in September. New class is one listed below, the Halloween Star Book. We moved the PMC Cuff Bracelet class to October 30th from 10:00am - 3:00pm. More on the October, November, December schedule later.

Saturday Sept 25th 10:00am - 3:00pm Anne Sagor

Create a hauntingly beautiful starbook filled with witches, black cats, ghosts, etc. to display in October and to enjoy looking through year round. The book features charming vintage Halloween poems and images. To personalize the book, bring copies of photos from which you can punch 1" squares of 4 faces to go on a house. The book covers feature a sheer fabric decorated with glittery webs, and the front cover is embellished with a spooky spider. Books will be bound with the Zutter Bind-It-All. Please bring basic tool kit which consists of a ruler, pencil, bone folder, scissors, craft knife, glue sticks, cutting mat, 2 stipple brushes as well as a sack lunch. The book pages, wire for binding, fabric, embellishments and vintage images and poems are included in the class kit along with an instruction book. ($55.00)

New Class Schedule For July, August & September

Here are the new classes for this quarter. The descriptions and photos of class samples are listed after the schedule. Please call the store to sign up for the classes at 972 596-1224.


JULY
Sat. July 10th 11:00am - 1:00pm Introduction to Rubber Stamping
Sat. July 10th 3:00pm - 5:00pm Copic 1


Sat. July 17th 2:00pm - 4:00pm Copic 3


Sat. July 24th 10:00am - 4:00pm Wild About Flowers


Fri. July 30th 11:00am - 1:00pm Hero Arts Club


Sat. July 31st 11:00am - 1:00pm Doorways June/July
Sat. July 31st 3:00pm - 5:00pm Friendly Plastic



AUGUST
Sat. Aug. 7th 11:00am - 1:00pm Hero Arts Club
Sat. Aug. 7th 3:00pm - 5:00pm Copic 2


Sat. Aug. 14th 11:00am - 1:00pm Copic 4
Sat. Aug. 14th 3:00pm - 5:00pm Creative Twist on Cards


Sat. Aug. 21st 11:00am - 1:00pm Magic of Embossing
Sat. Aug. 21st 3:00pm - 5:00pm Doorways Aug./Sept.


Sat. Aug. 28th TO BE ANNOUNCED

SEPTEMBER

Fri. Sept. 3rd 1:00pm - 3:00pm Hero Arts Club

Sat. Sept. 4th 11:00am - 1:00pm Hero Arts Club
Sat. Sept. 4th 3:00pm - 5:00pm Copic 5



Wed. Sept. 8th 6:30pm - 9:00pm Fall Flat Brush Florals

Thurs. Sept. 9th 10:00am - 12:30pm Fall Flat Brush Florals

Sat. Sept. 11th 10:00am - 12:00pm Copic 3
Sat. Sept. 11th 3:00pm - 5:00pm Friendly Plastic 2

Wed. Sept. 15th 6:30pm - 9:00pm Fall Flat Brush Florals

Thurs. Sept. 16th 10:00am - 12:30pm Fall Flat Brush Florals

Sat. Sept. 18th 10:00am - 1:00pm Solder 101
Sat. Sept. 18th 3:00pm- 5:00pm Doorways Oct./Nov.

Wed. Sept. 22nd 6:30pm - 9:00pm Fall Flat Brush Florals

Thurs. Sept. 23rd 10:00am - 12:30pm Fall Flat Brush Florals

Fri. Sept. 24th 1:00pm - 3:00pm Hero Arts Club

Wed. Sept. 29th 6:30pm - 9:00pm Fall Flat Brush Florals

Thurs. Sept. 30th 10:00am - 12:30pm Fall Flat brush Florals

INTRODUCTION TO RUBBER STAMPING - Monica Smith
Learn the basics of rubber stamping by creating three different cards using various techniques and supplies. You will learn about the variety of inks, paper and rubber stamps that are available. All supplies included. ($25.00)



THE MAGIC OF EMBOSSING - Monica Smith
Learn how to make texture with thermal embossing. You will learn techniques that you will use in every phase of your development in rubber stamping. Create cards to take home and impress your friends. All supplies included. ($25.00)



HERO ARTS CLUB - Monica Smith
In this class we will make two cards using Hero Arts rubber stamps and products. Bring scissors and dry adhesive. All other supplies provided. ($15.00)



WILD ABOUT WILDFLOWERS? - Anne Sagor
If your answer is YES, come make a no sew Texas wildflower star book which showcases the colorful Texas wildflowers. Among the featured wildflowers is the State Flower, the bluebonnet. You will decorate the covers, assemble the basic book block and finish the inner pages that display the wildflowers. Books will be bound with the Zutter-Bind-It All. Bring the basic tool kit being sure to include a bone folder, scissors, craft knife, cutting mat and any embellishments that you may want to include. All other supplies provided. Also bring a sack lunch. ($65.00)

COPIC 1 - BEGINNER MARKER CLASS - Melody Winston
In the beginner's class you will learn all about Copic Markers. We will work on how to choose your markers, blending techniques, papers and more. This is a technique class. All supplies provided and included in the class will be three markers and blending pen which will be the start of your Copic kit. ($50.00)

COPIC 2 - Melody Winston

In Copic 2 you will learn about shading, contrasting and texturing. This is a techniques class. If you have taken any beginner class before, feel free to sign up. Three additional markers for your Copic kit and other supplies included. ($50.00)

COPIC 3 - Melody Winston

In this class, you will be working on vellum, glossy paper, water color look, wax resist and colored pencils and Copics together. This is a technique class. Supplies included and additional three new colors. Optional: Bring all the colors of Copic markers you have to play with. ($50.00)

COPIC 4 -Melody Winston

Summer fun! You will learn how to color water, bubb;e, fish and summer foliage. Bring all your colors in your kit. This is a technique class. All supplies provided and additional three markers for your kit. Come to have fun and color! ($50.00)

COPIC 5 - Melody Winston

Fall fun! You will learn to color pumpkins, leaves, bear fur and more. This is a technique class. Bring your markers in your kit and three more colors will be added. All other supplies will be provided. Be ready to have fun. ($50.00)

DOORWAYS - Melody Winston

Art Impression has a fabulous line with their doorway series. In July we will be using the June/July set. In September, we will be using the Oct./Nov. set. If you have acrylic blocks please bring them to class. All other supplies provided. ($40.00)

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 a necklace, and will receive additional glass for making more charms at your leisure. Once you learn this technique, you can make all kinds of things besides jewelry. Ornaments, wall art, boxes, your imagination will run wild with other gifts. Bring to class scissors, glue stick, small vise, bone folder, solder iron with 1/8" screwdriver type tip, safety glasses and jewelry pliers. ($65.00)

CREATIVE TWIST ON CARDS - Donna Goss

Do you love to make cards? Do you like to learn new techniques? Then this class is for you! We will make six different cards with a different technique used on each. It might be a new process or one you forgot about from long ago. Bring yourself and a fun spirit to class! All supplies provided. ($55.00)

LETS GET FRIENDLY! - INTRODUCTION TO FRIENDLY PLASTIC - Shari Wallace

This is a beginner level technique class in the art of Friendly Plastic. This fun material has been around for years and it is a very versatile medium. In this class, we will learn how to inlay or fuse pieces together. Create the look of faux diachronic glass! For a second project, we will use a comb to marble several colors of Friendly Plastic together. We will also use alcohol inks to create a beautiful mottled effect on the plastic. Using shape cutters, we will finish our pieces so that you can use them for jewelry, card making, or scrap booking projects. All supplies provided. ($40.00)

FRIENDLY PLASTIC 2 - Shari Wallace

Using the techniques we learned in the first class, we will stamp into the Friendly Plastic. You can use rubber stamps, texture plates or just about any found object to make an impression. We will also learn the exciting Fracture and Fusion Technique. The end result is a one of a kind piece which you can use to make jewelry or in other projects. Nothing goes to waste when you are using Friendly Plastic. We will use out scrap pieces to create a beautiful bezel inlay pendant. ($40.00)

FALL FLAT BRUSH FLORALS - Donna Sabolovic

Learning manipulations with the flat brush to master various strokes that can be put together to create beautiful forms as well as other decorative shapes. These creations can add delightful touches to your calligraphy, used alone as beautiful paintings, embellishment for greeting 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. All supplies needed for the class will be proved. Optional: your own special watercolors, Twinkling H20's or other iridescent watercolors. ($100.00)

Tim Holtz Is Coming

Tim Holtz will be back to teach for Stamp Asylum sometime in the latter part of August. At this point we do not know what classes he will be teaching or the times.

In a future email, the exact dates, times, descriptions of classes and date to sign up will be posted. So if you are not on our email list get on it! Email Monica at nun3808@att.net to request to be added to it. Or next time you are in the store, sign up on the clipboard by the door.

The process will be the same as in the past. After the descriptions and dates are published, everyone will have at least three days to read over the descriptions and make arrangements. A date and time will be given when signing up for the classes will begin. Payment will be required at that time. We will also need a phone number and email in case we need to give you more information. If for some reason, you have to drop out, refunds will be given if there is someone on the waiting list for the class.

We hope this announcement has made everyone as happy as it has made us!!

Copic Marker Class Added To Schedule

We have added a Copic Marker Class on May 22nd from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. The cost is $50.00. This is the second one in a series, but if you have taken any beginner class before, feel free to sign up. Call the store at 972 596-1224.

Class Schedule For May & June

Below the Class Schedule are descriptions for each class and a photo of the sample if we have one. So look and see what you want to sign up for and call the store at 972 596-1224.

MAY

Wed. May 5th 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Copperplate Calligraphy
Thur. May 6th 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Copperplate Calligraphy
Sat. May 8th 2:00 pm -6:00 pm On The Boardwalk Book
Wed. May 12th 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Copperplate Calligraphy
Thur. May 13th 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Copperplate Calligraphy
Sat. May 15th 11:00 am - 3:30 pm Bitten By The Bug
Wed. May 19th 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Copperplate Calligraphy
Thur. May 20th 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Copperplate Calligraphy
Sat. May 22nd. 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Copic 102 - Shading
Sat. May 22nd 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm Creative Twist on Cards
Wed. May 26th 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Copperplate Calligraphy
Thur. May 27th 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Copperplate Calligraphy
Sat. May 29th 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Technique Demos

JUNE

Sat. June 5th 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Wild About Wildflowers?
Wed. June 9th 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Pointed Brush Lettering
Thur. June 10th 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Pointed Brush Lettering
Sat. June 12th 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Dancing Rubber Fish
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm Spritz Me Baby Mo' Bettah'
Sun. June 13th 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm Elegant Mess
Wed. June 16th 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Pointed Brush Lettering
Thur. June 17th 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Pointed Brush Lettering
Sat. June 19th 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Ring Creation In Metal Clay
Wed. June 23rd 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Pointed Brush Lettering
Thur. June 24th 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Pointed Brush Lettering
Sat. June 26th 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Blooming Solder
Wed. June 30th 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Pointed Brush Lettering

JULY

July 1st 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Pointed Brush Lettering



COPPERPLATE CALLIGRAPHY - DONNA SABOLOVIC
Copperplate is a script type of lettering created by writing in a flowing hand with a pen. This is a beginners class where the techniques to create the thick and thin lines is learned. This hand is elegant and beautiful with a free slowing style. Copperplate was widely used commercially during the eighteenth century. It gets its name from copper engravings that the writing masters used to reproduce copybooks that students would use to learn penmanship. Today this lettering style is used in formal invitations, elegant paragraphs, poems, journals, greeting cards and scrapbooks. All supplies provided. $100

ON THE BOARDWALK VACATION ALBUM - DONNA GOSS
Get a head start on your Summer vacation album. In this class you will create a beach theme album using the vintage Boardwalk papers from Graphic 45. This easy style book can be used to celebrate any occasion and the size can be adjusted to accommodate your needs. Bring to class a bottle of Glossy Accents, paper trimmer, Score Pal or bone folder, ruler and your regular tool kit. $40

BITTEN BY THE BUG - CUTTLEBUG 101 - 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 to use Sizzix and Nestabilities dies in 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 and light. NO PERMANENT REINKERS OR INK PADS, PLEASE! Be sure to print your name with a permanent marker on your property. $50

COPIC 102 - SHADING - MELODY WINSTON
If you have taken the Copic Marker Class 101 then you are ready for our next class. Join us in this Copic Class where we will be learning shading, shadowing, contrasting and texturizing. Bring your three blue colors used in the first class, and your blender marker. In this class you will receive your next set of markers. (You may join this class if you have had any Copic beginner class. Just bring what markers you have.) $50


CREATIVE TWIST ON CARDS - DONNA GOSS
Do you love to make cards? Do you like to learn new techniques? Then this class is for you! We will make six different cards with a different technique used on each card. It might be a new process or one you forgot about from long ago. Bring yourself and a fun spirit to class! All supplies provided. $55

WILD ABOUT FLOWERS? -
ANNE SAGOR
If your answer is YES, come make a no sew Texas wildflower starbook which showcases the colorful Texas wildflowers. Among the featured wildflowers is the State Flower, the bluebonnet. You will decorate the covers, assemble the basic book block and finish the inner pages that display the wildflowers. Books will be bound with the Zutter-Bind-It All. Bring the basic tool kit being sure to include a bone folder, scissors, craft knife, cutting mat and any embellishments that you may want to include. Also bring a sack lunch. $65



POINTED BRUSH LETTERING - DONNA SABOLOVIC
Learning the strokes that apply to pointed brush will be the first focus in the class. We will spend some time on these unique steps to warm up the hand and get us familiar with the strokes used to create letters. The next step is applying these strokes. The last part of the class we will focus on writing on different papers. This way we can see the quantity different papers require from the writing fluid, the technique in writing and the amount of liquid to obtain the results we want. You will need a Niji waterbrush medium size, Pentel Color Brush (your choice but not metallic). Optional brushes: Silver Black Velvet #2, Windsor Newton Sable #2. Teacher will be bringing these brushes for you to try before you buy. $100

DANCING RUBBER FISH -
FRED MULLETT
A hands-on elaboration of "painting with Plastic: Multicolor Embossing. Expanding the methods of multi-color printing with multi-color embossing and watercolor additions, this class is geared toward the experienced student, though could be considered a "sink or swim" lesson for beginners. $55

SPRITZ ME, BABY MO' BETTAH! - FRED MULLETT
Finding merit in the "less is more" concept and the power of imprecision, this class focuses on the soluble properties of marker and other water based media to achieve watery effect using rubber stamps. Bleaching our imagery on black paper, then re-introducing color with high contrast accents is also tackled to achieve startling effects. Some experience in stamping suggested. $55

ELEGANT MESS - FRED MULLETT
A veritable food fight of a class! Where the spontaneous meets the specific. Where the positive meets the negative. And where leftovers go to play. We will fiddle around with principles of figure/ground relationship as we integrate Ranger Color Wash Dies, collage, stencils and stamps of Oriental and watercolor paper with remarkable results. Suitable for small or large format work, this visual play time will add miles to artistic efforts! $55



RING CREATION IN METAL CLAY - DEANNA COCHRAN
You must have taken the first class: Metal Clay Class for Beginners
In this class you will learn to make two styles of silver metal clay rings. You will learn the process for a spiral and cuff style rings. Students are encouraged to bring stamps and items to make textures for their rings. You can bring texture plates, stamps, lace, decorative buttons or items from nature. Instructor will have items for use during class. Bring the student kit given in the first class and a snack since there will be no break for lunch. $90

BLOOMING SOLDER - DONNA GOSS
Think soft beautiful organza flowers with artwork behind glass for the centers. These flowers look great on a jacket, purse, Spring hat or box. You will make two flowers and solder the pieces for the middle. THIS IS NOT A BEGINNER SOLDER CLASS. Bring to class a solder iron with a small screwdriver type tip, bone folder or phid, scissors and glue stick. Everything else is provided. $55

Another Fashionista Book Class Opened

We have opened another class for the Fashionista Book on Friday April 23rd from 9:30 am - 1:30 pm. So call the store if you would like to sign up for this class. The original one filled up quickly. Call 972 -596-1224 to register.

Copper Bracelet Class

We have had an overwhelming response to the Copper Bracelet class that Joni is teaching in April. So we have added a Sunday class to the schedule. This class starts at 3:00pm and runs til 7:00pm. Call the store to sign up (972 596)-1224.

Artful Illusion Classes in April

FRIDAY, APRIL 23rd

9:30am - 1:30pm Fashionista Book
3:00pm - 6:00pm Domino "The Bone Pile"


SATURDAY, APRIL 24th

10:00am - 2:00pm Copper Bracelet
2:30pm - 3:30pm Cold Connection Tools Demonstration (FREE OF CHARGE)
4:00pm - 8:00pm Fashionista Book


SUNDAY, APRIL 25th

10:00am - 2:00pm Hang Ups "A Mobile Piece of Art"
3:00pm - 7:00pm Copper Bracelet



Make 4 large and 2 small dominos. Stamp and color with Adirondack markers. Drill and wire wrap to finish your pieces. Bring to class: X-acto knife, round nose pliers, chain nose pliers and flush cutters. Class level: Beginner
($30.00)


Copper Tile Bracelet
Cut, file and form copper tiles and apply image transfers. Combine with etched copper squares and connect with chunky jump rings. Finish out your bracelet with a doomed penny and wire wrap attaching charms and beads. If time allows, copper etching will be demonstrated.
Bring: scissors, round nose pliers, chain nose pliers (2 pair if you have them), flush cutters. If you do not have these tools, we will have them for sale. Class level: Beginner
($40.00)


Fashionista Book
This chubby little book is 31/2" X 3 1/2" X 51/2" tall. It may be small in size, but it is 36 pages, stamped and packed with cut outs, charms, envelopes, tags, etc.. Learn to make this simple book cover using black chipboard and book cloth. Each signature of pages will be tied with lush ribbons pf rayon and duponi silk. Charms will include the "Vintaj" closure and a red quartz dangle. We will share our tips for attaching trims for a finely finished book. Bring: scissors, 1/8" hole punch, glue stick, red liner tape (or similar adhesive). We will be using a Japanese Hole punch and will have several for classroom use, but if you have your own with your name marked on it, please bring it so you will not have to share. Class level: Beginner
($50.00)


Hang Ups "A Mobile Piece of Art"
Vintage style hangers make the frame for this artful mobile. Eight attic stained tags display the artwork of mini themed collages. Stamped images, ribbons, charms, tags, papers, glitters, vintage pictures and beads combine to create your very own work of art. Bring: scissors, glue stick, red liner tape or similar, X-acto knife, awl, and chain nose pliers. Class level: Beginner
($50.00)

Class Schedule For March & April 2010

Magic of Embossing

Saturday March 20th 11:00 am - 1:00pm

Learn how to make texture with thermal embossing. You will learn techniques that you will use in every phase of your development of rubberstamping. Create cards to take home and impress your friends. All supplies provided.

Monica Smith $25.00

Quirky Puppets

Saturday March 27th 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

We only have one opening for this class left, however, we always take names for a waiting list - you never know!

We are creating a puppet collage with paint and pattern papers. You will need to think human form and join the body pieces together with joints and spaces. You will leave with a finished masterpiece. Bring to class acrylic paint you may want to work with, brush for glue, scissors, permanent black marker, and if you have a favorite stamp of a face for the face of the puppet.

Dianne Hicks $55.00

April 3rd - Easter Weekend

We will not have classes on this weekend, however, we will have demonstration techniques. Come join us - it is free!!

The Ruling Pen - THIS IS A FOUR WEEK SESSION CLASS

Wednesdays April 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

OR Thursdays April 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

The ruling pen is a tool with two metal leaves that can be manipulated to create various widths. It can be turned on it's side to make thick and thin lines and lower and upper case alphabets. In this class we will learn how to manipulate the tool and work on various alphabets and how to create interesting and different looks for several calligraphy hands. We will also see the variety of looks that this tool can make by writing on different types of paper. A small book will be made as a sample of of the lettering styles, inks and papers used in the class. Bring a ruling pen and ink of your choice. All other supplies will be provided.

Donna Sabolovic $100.00

Oh Happy Day Master Sheet Class

Saturday April 10th 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm

In this class you will create six cards and a tote for holding the cards. From one sheet of stamped cardstock, you will have the components to use on the cards and tote. Using these components, ribbon, flowers, ink and extra cardstock, you will make a wonderful gift for someone special or just for yourself. Have a card ready for when you need it quickly and the tote can also be used to hold a small gift. All supplies are provided.

Donna Goss $55.00

Beginner Copic Marker Class

Saturday April 17th 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Have you always wondered about the vibrant colors on so many card samples? Now you can learn how to do the same thing on your cards! You will learn techniques on the use of Copic markers. You will receive written instructions to start your own library on Copic markers. All supplies provided.

Melody Winston $50.00

Friday April 23rd

Saturday April 24th

Sunday April 25th

Joni Russell with Artful Illusions will be at the store demoing and teaching classes. As soon as we know times and pricing it will be posted here on the blog.