Saturday, May 4 - Message in a Box with Nancy Palmer from 11 - 1. Cost is 25.00. She will be doing My
Little Message Box. She was crafting and came up with this box and had
such a good time with it she wanted to share it with all of us. The box
can hold small trinkets or jewelry or you can just give it to someone
special in your life (mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt) and
the message of love will be all over the box. Supply List: scissor.
Friday, May 10 - An Artist's Life (also the perfect Summer Journal!) with Kelly Kilmer from 11:30 - 3:30. Cost $70.00. Create a
uniquely stitched tape covered, content filled journal using my favorite
cardstock, paper ephemera, a plethora of deco tape, needle and thread. I
quickly fell in love with this journal and carried it with me
everywhere last summer as it is small enough for every day, on the go
use. I loved how I could slip it in a Ziploc bag with a glue stick, some
collage ephemera and a handful of pens. I worked on it every day,
everywhere. You will learn how to blend and layer colorful ephemera and
that leaving a little white space is good! This journal is definitely
one of my most favorite books that I have ever worked in. I 
Saturday, May18 - Three's the Charms with Wendy Poma from 10:30 - 1. Cost is $40.00. Wendy is always
such fun to take a class from and her books are
beautiful and such fun to journal, sketch or give as a gift
to someone. All materials are provided by Wendy.
Sunday, May 19 - Focus
on Pigment Ink with Carol Hoesly from 12:30 - 4. Cost is $35.00. Learn
about characteristics of Pigment Inks, and techniques that feature
best use! Complete a variety of take-home sample with a pages of
information, comparison sample and technique instruction.
It's been said that "the eyes are the
windows of your soul." Your art journal is a window to your thoughts,
dreams and passions. In this four hour workshop we will be
focusing on creating a unique, collaged book with a variety of different
sized and appropriately placed windows. Learn how to tell your own
story as you explore a myriad of collage and journaling techniques. Be
prepared for lots of layering and self expression in this workshop! I
loved working in this book and so will you! Supply list: X-acto knife and cutting mat, Scissors,
small selection of favorite collage
ephemera, bone folder, cork back metal ruler, roll of waxed paper, roll
of
paper towels OR an old rag, permanent black inkpad, 1" brush
to glue (I like chip or bristle brushes), a few of your favorite glue
sticks, an old catalog or magazine to glue on (if you don't want to use
all of your waxed paper for this.)
Friday, May 31 & Saturday June 1 - Becoming:
The Art of Visual Dialogue (a special two day class) $210 Times: Fri 11:30-5:30 AND Sat 10:30-4:30. Kelly is extremely excited about this
workshop. My mind is brimming over with ideas, tips, tricks and
techniques that I am eager to share with you. In this rare two day class we will be working in an extremely unique way. If you are looking to push yourself as an artist, this is the class that you want to take. If you want to step outside of your comfort zone and explore new ideas and methods of working, this is the book for you. We will start by working LARGE exploring
a variety of techniques. As you work, you will learn how to push aside
your inner critic as you create rich layers of texture, color and self
expression. We'll step back and create a portfolio journal from scratch
that will bind and hold not only your pages but other possibilities as
well! Now we dive back onto the pages we
started earlier to create fresh, new pages. Learn how to develop a keen
eye at how you look and see your work as well as the work of others.
We'll be exploring a myriad of journal and collage tips, tricks,
techniques and ideas; fixing so called mistakes; learning how to "see"
by pulling out colors, shapes and patterns and learning how to create
visually stunning, deeply rich personal pages. This truly is unlike any other class
that I have ever offered. You will be learning process as you create
your own unique product (a visual journal!) Learn how to dialogue in your journal and how to make your pages work for you. Supply list: Scissors,
small selection of favorite collage
ephemera, bone folder, cork back metal ruler, roll of waxed paper, roll
of
paper towels OR an old rag, permanent black inkpad, 1" brush
to glue (I like chip or bristle brushes), a few of your favorite glue
sticks, an old catalog or magazine to glue on (if you don't want to use
all of your waxed paper for this.)
Saturday, April 27 - Focus
on Dye Inks with Carol Hoesly from 10:30 - 2:30. Cost is $45.00. Learn
about characteristics of dye inks, and techniques that feature best
use! Complete a variety of take-home sample with a notebook of
information, comparison sample and technique instruction.
Sunday April 28th - My Interior Life with Kelly Kilmer from 12:30-4:30 Cost is $70. A book bound by your own
hand is a precious thing but what if it’s also a book that is full of your own
visions, thoughts and musings? In this unique workshop, we will be diving onto
the pages learning new collage techniques, pen work, layering ideas, journal
prompts and how to explore our own personal process of putting ourselves onto
paper. You will walk out of class with a bound journal with several completed
pages along with techniques and inspiration to fill them all!
Supply list:
scissors, small selection of favorite collage ephemera, bone folder, cork
back metal ruler, roll of waxed paper, roll of paper towels, permanent black
inkpad, container to hold water, 1" brushes to glue (I like chip or bristle
brushes) or a few of your favorite glue sticks..jpg)
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New artist coming on the scene May 4, Nancy Palmer. She will be doing My Little Message Box. She was crafting and came up with this box and had such a good time with it she wanted to share it with all of us. The box can hold small trinkets or jewelry or you can just give it to someone special in your life (mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt) and the message of love will be all over the box. 11:00 Saturday, May 4, $25. Saturday, April 27 - Focus
on Dye Inks with Carol Hoesly from 10:30 - 2:30. Cost is $45.00. Learn
about characteristics of dye inks, and techniques that feature best
use! Complete a variety of take-home sample with a notebook of
information, comparison sample and technique instruction.Sunday April 28th - My Interior Life with Kelly Kilmer from 12:30-4:30 Cost is $70. A book bound by your own
hand is a precious thing but what if it’s also a book that is full of your own
visions, thoughts and musings? In this unique workshop, we will be diving onto
the pages learning new collage techniques, pen work, layering ideas, journal
prompts and how to explore our own personal process of putting ourselves onto
paper. You will walk out of class with a bound journal with several completed
pages along with techniques and inspiration to fill them all!Supply list:
scissors, small selection of favorite collage ephemera, bone folder, cork
back metal ruler, roll of waxed paper, roll of paper towels, permanent black
inkpad, container to hold water, 1" brushes to glue (I like chip or bristle
brushes) or a few of your favorite glue sticks.
Friday, April 19th - Journal This with Kelly Kilmer from 11:30-3:30. Cost is $70. Let’s put the journal back in art journaling. This is a collage class
but it’s also about how to write, where to write and what to write.
Pretty pictures are nice to create but let’s put some meaning and
written words onto our journal pages.This class is designed to nurture and encourage you in the art of art
journaling. I guarantee that there will be plenty of collage AND written
prompts! You will walk out with several completed pages and your head
will be brimming full of new ideas and possibilities! Supply list: journal (or the instructor will have paper for you to work on),
scissors, small selection of favorite collage ephemera, bone folder,
cork back metal ruler, roll of waxed paper, roll of paper towels,
permanent black inkpad, container to hold water, 1" brushes to glue (I
like chip or bristle brushes) or a few of your favorite glue sticks.
Saturday, April 20 - Traditional Journal Book with Wendy Poma from 10:30 - 1. Cost is $40.00. Wendy is always
such fun to take a class from and her books are
beautiful and such fun to journal, sketch or give as a gift
to someone. All materials are provided by Wendy. Friday, April 19th - Journal This with Kelly Kilmer from 11:30-3:30. Cost is $70. Let’s put the journal back in art journaling. This is a collage class
but it’s also about how to write, where to write and what to write.
Pretty pictures are nice to create but let’s put some meaning and
written words onto our journal pages.This class is designed to nurture and encourage you in the art of art
journaling. I guarantee that there will be plenty of collage AND written
prompts! You will walk out with several completed pages and your head
will be brimming full of new ideas and possibilities! Supply list: journal (or the instructor will have paper for you to work on),
scissors, small selection of favorite collage ephemera, bone folder,
cork back metal ruler, roll of waxed paper, roll of paper towels,
permanent black inkpad, container to hold water, 1" brushes to glue (I
like chip or bristle brushes) or a few of your favorite glue sticks..jpg)
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Sunday, April 7 - Paper Weaving 7 - Lori Lai from 12:15 - 4:15. Cost is $50.00. Come and see
what fun things Lori has in store for us--she always has fun projects. Supply List: paper piercer with mat, tweezers, regular tape, personal paper trimmer, small "x"- xyron sticker maker (if you own one), paper piercer, foam mounting tape, 1/4 double sided tape, bone folder, pencil/eraser, scissors, adhesive tape runner (such as Mono adhesive) or any other Basic Stamping Kit.Friday, April 19th - Journal This with Kelly Kilmer from 11:30-3:30. Cost is $70. Let’s put the journal back in art journaling. This is a collage class
but it’s also about how to write, where to write and what to write.
Pretty pictures are nice to create but let’s put some meaning and
written words onto our journal pages.This class is designed to nurture and encourage you in the art of art
journaling. I guarantee that there will be plenty of collage AND written
prompts! You will walk out with several completed pages and your head
will be brimming full of new ideas and possibilities! Supply list: journal (or the instructor will have paper for you to work on),
scissors, small selection of favorite collage ephemera, bone folder,
cork back metal ruler, roll of waxed paper, roll of paper towels,
permanent black inkpad, container to hold water, 1" brushes to glue (I
like chip or bristle brushes) or a few of your favorite glue sticks.Saturday, April 27 - Focus
on Dye Inks with Carol Hoesly from 10:30 - 2:30. Cost is $45.00. Learn
about characteristics of dye inks, and techniques that feature best
use! Complete a variety of take-home sample with a notebook of
information, comparison sample and technique instruction.Sunday April 28th - My Interior Life with Kelly Kilmer from 12:30-4:30 Cost is $70. A book bound by your own
hand is a precious thing but what if it’s also a book that is full of your own
visions, thoughts and musings? In this unique workshop, we will be diving onto
the pages learning new collage techniques, pen work, layering ideas, journal
prompts and how to explore our own personal process of putting ourselves onto
paper. You will walk out of class with a bound journal with several completed
pages along with techniques and inspiration to fill them all!Supply list:
scissors, small selection of favorite collage ephemera, bone folder, cork
back metal ruler, roll of waxed paper, roll of paper towels, permanent black
inkpad, container to hold water, 1" brushes to glue (I like chip or bristle
brushes) or a few of your favorite glue sticks.
