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.

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)

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]

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)