July Classes

Thursday, July 4 - Happy 4th of July. - Store Closed.

Friday, July 5 - Joie de Vivre with Kelly Kilmer from 11:30-3:30. Cost is $70.  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.)

Saturday, July 13 - Wendy Poma from 10:30 - 1:30. 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, July 14 - Little Love Notes: Triptych Book Revised and Revisited with Kelly Kilmer from 12:30 - 4:30. Cost is $70. I've revised and revisited different formats of my extremely popular Triptych Book class since I first taught it at Artfest in 2001. This has to be my most favorite version of the book. You will create a book where the pages swing out door-like. Explore using a variety of different mediums and materials as you work your way through the pages. Learn a variety of new and unique methods in self expression as you work in your book. This book has pushed me to think and step outside of my box. I will be pushing you in the same way in class (and you will love it!) Be prepared to step out of your comfort zone and have a heck of a good time doing so. 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).

Friday, July 19 - New Generation with Laura Cesareo from 6:30 - 8:30. Cost is $10.00. Class will include one card and one clear envelope. Come and see what fun things Laura has in store for us this evening--she always has fun projects. Age group 35 and under. The objective is to introduce stamping and craft to a younger generation. All ages are Welcome.

Sunday, July 21 - TBA - Lori Lai from 12:15 - 4:15. Cost is $50. Supply List: paper piercer with mat, tweezers, regular tape, personal paper trimmer, small "x"- xyron sticker maker (if you own one), foam mounting tape, double sided tape, bone folder, pencil/eraser, scissors, or any other Basic Stamping Kit.

Thursday, July 25 -  Art from the Heart Club from 6:30 - 8:30.  Free! Come make cards with other artists. Bring your stamping kit and have fun. Learn how to make unusual Artist Trading Card and regular cards. Come on in and let's have some fun.

Saturday, July 27 - TBA - Rebekka of Dreamweaver from 10 - 12:30. Cost is $35. Supply List: Adhesive, scissor, paper trimmer, 5 small stencil brush, 1 large stencil brush.

Saturday, July 27 - TBA - Rebekka of Dreamweaver from 2 - 4:30. Cost is $35. Supply List: Adhesive, scissor, paper trimmer, 5 small stencil brush, 1 large stencil brush.

Sunday, July 28 - Sunflower Cards with Monika Thomas from 9:30 - 12:30. Cost is $30. Make four beautiful, artsy cards using Stampendous Jumbo Sunflower stamp that comes with a stencil and mask, which you get to keep. Learn how easy it is to color this image using the stencil and how easy it will be to place the embossing powder using the mask and Stampendous embossing ink dauber. Once embossing enamel is applies we will be piling on Mica Fragment and Glass Glitters. So fun, you will fell like an artist. Supply List: Heat embossing tool (if you have one, there will be some to share), Scissors, adhesives wet and dry, black ink pad, Mustard seed, saffron, browns and olive green, finger daubers or blending tool or chalk cat eyes.

Sunday, July 28 - Place in Time Calender Book with Monika Thomas from 1:30 - 4:30. Cost is $40. Do you LOVE graphic 45 paper? Well, this class is for you! You will get your hands on 26 sheets of Graphic 45 paper and a chipboard tag sheet to create this 6x6 calender book. This book was designed by Laura Dension for Graphic 45 and i had the pleasure of sitting in on the class when she taught it at Winter CHA. This Book is so fun you will want to make one for yourself and some for gifts. After your book is put together you will even have pieces left for card making. Supply List: paper trimmer (for sure), scissors, adhesives wet and dry, double side tape (like red line or white line) and pop dots if desired, ruler, 1/16 hole punch, and bone folder.

Sale!!!!!! & Tag Art Project

This week we are having a sale on everything in the store.  The sale start today Friday (6/28) until Wednesday (7/3). Everything in the store will be 25% off. Come on in and get that stamp, ink, paper, & whatever else you need for 25% off.

Saturday, June 29 - Tag Art Project - Linda F. from 10:30 - 4:30. Cost is $45.00 Linda's been busy working in her art room creating original faces which will be put to use in "The Tag Art Project."  A total of six tags will be painted and stamped.  Taking it one step further,  art dolls will adorn the finished tags.  A simple folio will store your Tag Art. Most materials will be provided by Linda.  Please bring a glue stick, small scissors, and a snack/lunch to  keep your energy level boosted. Come and see what fun things Linda has in store for us--she always has fun projects.

The First Class in July is on

Friday, July 5 - Joie de Vivre with Kelly Kilmer from 11:30-3:30. Cost is $70.  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.)

This is what is going on

Thursday, June 26 -  Art from the Heart Club from 6:30 - 8:30.  Free! Come make cards with other artists. Bring your stamping kit and have fun. Learn how to make unusual Artist Trading Card and regular cards. Come on in and let's have some fun.

Saturday, June 29 - Tag Art Project - Linda F. from 10:30 - 4:30. Cost is $45.00 Linda's been busy working in her art room creating original faces which will be put to use in "The Tag Art Project."  A total of six tags will be painted and stamped.  Taking it one step further,  art dolls will adorn the finished tags.  A simple folio will store your Tag Art. Most materials will be provided by Linda.  Please bring a glue stick, small scissors, and a snack/lunch to  keep your energy level boosted. Come and see what fun things Linda has in store for us--she always has fun projects.

Art from the Heart Club (Thursday) & Tag Art Project (Saturday)

Thursday, June 26 -  Art from the Heart Club from 6:30 - 8:30.  Free! Come make cards with other artists. Bring your stamping kit and have fun. Learn how to make unusual Artist Trading Card and regular cards. Come on in and let's have some fun.

Saturday, June 29 - Tag Art Project - Linda F. from 10:30 - 4:30. Cost is $45.00 Linda's been busy working in her art room creating original faces which will be put to use in "The Tag Art Project."  A total of six tags will be painted and stamped.  Taking it one step further,  art dolls will adorn the finished tags.  A simple folio will store your Tag Art. Most materials will be provided by Linda.  Please bring a glue stick, small scissors, and a snack/lunch to  keep your energy level boosted. Come and see what fun things Linda has in store for us--she always has fun projects.

This weekend Classes..

Friday, June 21 -  New Generation with Laura Cesareo from 6:30 - 8:30. Cost is $10.00. Class will include one card and one clear envelope. Come and see what fun things Laura has in store for us this evening--she always has fun projects. Age group 35 and under. The objective is to introduce stamping and craft to a younger generation. All ages are Welcome.

Saturday, June 22 - Paper Greenhouse with Mike Strong from 10:30 - 12:30. Cost is $25.00. You will create five different cards based on projects from Mike's book "Paper Greenhouse". Come and see what fun things Mike has in store for us--he always has fun projects.

Saturday, June 22 - Under the Sea with Mike Strong from 2 - 4. Cost is $25.00. You will create five Wonderful cards. Come and see what fun things Mike has in store for us--he always has fun projects.

Sunday, June23 - Fun with Inks, Hanko Stamps/dies & more with Lori Lai from 12:15 - 4:15. Cost $50.00. You will be

using various techniques, alcohol inks, dye inks, etc.  Supply List: Memento ink pads, or  Memento dew drop, memento markers (or your favorite makers), paper piercer with mat, tweezers, regular tape, personal paper trimmer, small "x"- xyron sticker maker (if you own one), foam mounting tape, double sided tape, bone folder, pencil/eraser, scissors, or any other Basic Stamping Kit.

Next weekend Class (6/29)

Saturday, June 29 - Tag Art Project - Linda F. from 10:30 - 4:30. Cost is $45.00 Linda's been busy working in her art room creating original faces which will be put to use in "The Tag Art Project."  A total of six tags will be painted and stamped.  Taking it one step further,  art dolls will adorn the finished tags.  A simple folio will store your Tag Art. Most materials will be provided by Linda.  Please bring a glue stick, small scissors, and a snack/lunch to  keep your energy level boosted.
Come and see what fun things Linda has in store for us--she always has fun projects.

Tickets * Stamp Convention * Ticket

Come on in an get your ticket to The Original Stamp Convention. For a 1 day pass is $5.00 and at the door its $6.00 and the 2 day pass is $7.00 and at the door its $8.00.

Saturday, July 13 - The Original Rubber Stamp Convention
9am - 4:30 pm 
LOCATION: Carson Community Center
3 Civic Plaza Drive, Carson CA 90745
(near the junction of the 110 & 405 fwy
(310) 835-0212 for directions only.
$6.00 for 1 day & $8.00 for 2 day

Sunday, July 14 - The Original Rubber Stamp Convention
10 am - 3 pm
LOCATION: Carson Community Center
3 Civic Plaza Drive, Carson CA 90745
(near the junction of the 110 & 405 fwy
(310) 835-0212 for directions only.
$6.00 for 1 day & $8.00 for 2 day

New Generation, Paper Greenhouse, Under the sea, & Fun with Hanko Stamps & Dies Class

Friday, June 21 -  New Generation with Laura Cesareo from 6:30 - 8:30. Cost is $10.00. Class will include one card and one clear envelope. Come and see what fun things Laura has in store for us this evening--she always has fun projects. Age group 35 and under. The objective is to introduce stamping and craft to a younger generation. All ages are Welcome.

Saturday, June 22 - Paper Greenhouse with Mike Strong from 10:30 - 12:30. Cost is $25.00. You will create five different cards based on projects from Mike's book "Paper Greenhouse". Come and see what fun things Mike has in store for us--he always has fun projects.

Saturday, June 22 - Under the Sea with Mike Strong from 2 - 4. Cost is $25.00. You will create five Wonderful cards. Come and see what fun things Mike has in store for us--he always has fun projects.

Sunday, June23 - Fun with Hanko Stamps & dies with Lori Lai from 12:15 - 4:15. Cost $50.00. You will be using various techniques, alcohol inks, dye inks, etc.  Supply List: Memento ink pads, or  Memento dew drop, memento markers (or your favorite makers), paper piercer with mat, tweezers, regular tape, personal paper trimmer, small "x"- xyron sticker maker (if you own one), foam mounting tape, double sided tape, bone folder, pencil/eraser, scissors, or any other Basic Stamping Kit.

Sunday, June 17 - Store Closed - Happy Father's Day. Wishing Happy Farther to all the Father who are with us and for those who have passed away. You are a very special part of who we are and you help make the children know who they are and build their self esteem by just being part of their lives.

Fun Classes this Friday (6/14) & Saturday (6/15)

Friday, June 14 - Content: An Artist's Life (also the perfect Summer Journal!) with Kelly Kilmer from 11:30 - 4:30. Cost is $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 loved learning how to work with the open spaces on the pages, using pens, stencils, stickers and more. I can’t wait to share what I’ve learned with you! I guarantee you will love this journal as much as I did! 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" brush to glue (I like chip or bristle brushes) OR a few of your favorite glue sticks.

Saturday June 15 - Focus on Chalk with Carol Hoesly from 10:30 - 2:30. Cost is $35.00. Learn about the different characteristic of 6 brands chalk ink, and technique that feature best use! Complete a variety of take - home samples,pages of information, comparison samples, and technique instruction! Bring basic stamp kit, including dry adhesive or glue stick, non-stick craft sheet, memories dye white ink pad +/or re-inker if possible.

Sunday, June 17 - Store Closed - Happy Father's Day.

This weekend classes - Content: An Artist's Life (also the perfect Summer Journal!), Focus on Chalk

Friday, June 14 - Content: An Artist's Life (also the perfect Summer Journal!) with Kelly Kilmer from 11:30 - 4:30. Cost is $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 loved learning how to work with the open spaces on the pages, using pens, stencils, stickers and more. I can’t wait to share what I’ve learned with you! I guarantee you will love this journal as much as I did! 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" brush to glue (I like chip or bristle brushes) OR a few of your favorite glue sticks.

Saturday June 15 - Focus on Chalk with Carol Hoesly from 10:30 - 2:30. Cost is $35.00. Learn about the different characteristic of 6 brands chalk ink, and technique that feature best use! Complete a variety of take - home samples,pages of information, comparison samples, and technique instruction! Bring basic stamp kit, including dry adhesive or glue stick, non-stick craft sheet, memories dye white ink pad +/or re-inker if possible.

Sunday, June 17 - Store Closed - Happy Father's Day.

Today, Friday (6/7) - Make & Take, & Sunday (6/9) - Memory Mist Spray & Summertime

Come out for the special Make and Take happening tonight, Friday, June 7th. It's tile time again! This go round we are using a marbling type technique onto glazed tile. Come out for the fun! Make 2 4x4 tile for $5 and/or 1 6x6 for 5, or  2 6x6 for $8.

Sunday, June 9 - Memory Mist Spray Class with Rebekka B. of Dreamweaver from 10 - 12:30. Cost is $35.00. Rebekka will be doing a spray class in the am using Memory sprays and stencils. We will also be having some fun one of Hailey favorite technique using memory mist spray. this class will be tons of fun. Supply List: Adhesive, scissor, paper trimmer, 5 small stencil brush, 1 large stencil brush.

Sunday, June 9 - Summertime Class - Rebbekka B. of Dreamweaver from 2 - 4:30. Cost is $35.00. This afternoon is summertime and she will be doing a combination of techniques. The techniques in these two classes will combine layering stencils, stencil king on fabric, gold leafing and a combo ink transfer and Tim Holtz embossing powder technique. Supply List: Adhesive, scissor, paper trimmer, 5 small stencil brush, 1 large stencil brush.

Tomorrow, Friday (6/7) a Special Make & Take

Come out for the special Make and Take happening tomorrow night, Friday, June 7th. It's tile time again! This go round we are using a marbling type technique onto glazed tile. Come out for the fun! Make 2 4x4 tile for $5 and/or 1 6x6 for 5, or  2 6x6 for $8.

Sunday (6/9) Class - Memory Mist Spray Class & Summertime Class

Sunday, June 9 - Memory Mist Spray Class with Rebekka B. of Dreamweaver from 10 - 12:30. Cost is $35.00. Rebekka will be doing a spray class in the am using Memory sprays and stencils. We will also be having some fun one of Hailey favorite technique using memory mist spray. this class will be tons of fun. Supply List: Adhesive, scissor, paper trimmer, 5 small stencil brush, 1 large stencil brush.

Sunday, June 9 - Summertime Class - Rebbekka B. of Dreamweaver from 2 - 4:30. Cost is $35.00. This afternoon is summertime and she will be doing a combination of techniques. The techniques in these two classes will combine layering stencils, stencil king on fabric, gold leafing and a combo ink transfer and Tim Holtz embossing powder technique. Supply List: Adhesive, scissor, paper trimmer, 5 small stencil brush, 1 large stencil brush.

Saturday, June 8 - Summer Fun with Wendy Poma from 10:30 - 1:30. 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.

Saturday, June 9 - TBA - Rebekka B. of Dreamweaver from 10 - 12:30. Cost is $35.00.

Saturday, June9 - TBA - Rebbekka B. of Dreamweaver from 2 - 4:30. Cost is $35.00.