Class Samples

Just a few reminders about classes. Always bring a basic kit to class. No children under 13. There is a 48-hour cancellation notice. No refunds after that. Teachers need adequate time to plan. NO REFUNDS ON GUEST ARTISTS - you can send a substitute in your place. All payments for classes must be made wtihin 72 hours or signing up. Checks may be mailed or call with a credit card; of course, cash is always taken. Teachers will require a minimum number of students.

On the day of class you will receive a 15% discount off your purchase - excluding cardstock/papers, magazines, books, unmounted stamps and all hand-made items. Thank you.

Come join the fun...

Feb. 11th Soldered Bling
10-1:30pm $55.
with Josie

I will bring glass and tweezers.
Students please bring:
bone folder, small detail scissors, , Exacto knife, self clamping tweezers, and a pair of gardening gloves.

This is the perfect workshop for those of you who want to venture into dimensional soldering. This class is great for both beginners and those of you who want to add some additional techniques to your soldering skill set. You will create a soldered box out of 2 pieces glass (one cut and one bevel), copper tape, dimensional objects, and ephemera. You will learn basic soldering techniques, how to cut glass down to size, attach jump rings, and explore different collage elements that can be applied to this project. Throughout the workshop we will discuss an array of soldering tools and supplies and how to apply them to a variety soldered projects. Soldered dimensional boxes are a great way to display keepsakes, vintage ephemera, photos, and found objects. Once you get the basics down each box you make will tell its’ own unique story. They can be worn as jewelry, used as ornaments or make for the perfect gift.

Feb 11th Stamped Metal Letters
2-:30pm $40.
with Josie

Metal pounding block

Small ball pein hammer

Fine tip sharpie
Total of 3 charms (copper – nickel silver)

Metal letter stamped jewelry is the perfect way to express yourself. In this workshop you will learn how stamp on copper and nickel silver sheet metal. I will show you how to stamp letters onto metal so that the letter doesn’t move when being stamped, how to space each letter out, and how to center words. We will also discuss necessary tools and cover some basic jewelry techniques. Finally, I will show you how to apply an antique solution that will make the letters pop and seal your charm with a layer of bees wax.

Feb 17th Uncharted territories
10-2pm $75.
with Special Guest Kelly Kilmer

Come and learn a fun and easy new stitch while creating a hand bound, hardcover journal made by your own hands in your own unique style! We’ll start the class by making the journal and then diving in to work on the pages. Learn how to transform found, magazine and old book pages using color, texture, pattern and more turning the pages into unique, new, visually delightful pages that sing of you!

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), a few of your favorite glue sticks

Feb. 17th Inspiration!
3-7pm $75.
with Kelly Kilmer

Inspirations-

Ideas and inspiration are everywhere. Learn how to capture those ideas and make them your own. Utilizing the secrets of a variety of graphic artists and designers, we’ll take their techniques and use them as a jumping off point for our own visual mixed media collages. As always, a detailed handout is included with the class that is chock full of new and inspiring visual and written prompts!

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

Feb. 18th New directions
10-2pm $75.
with kelly Kilmer

Create your own uniquely hand bound, paper and tape covered journal completely from scratch! Once we’ve created the book, we will start to work on the inside creating richly layered pages. Combine layers of paper, tape, pens and much more to create your own visually expressive pages that tell your own unique story!

Feb. 18th Building up Layers
3-7pm $75.
with kelly Kilmer

Learn a whole new way to approach a blank page! In this workshop, you will combine paper ephemera, tape, rubber stamps, watercolor crayons and a whole lot more to create lusciously layered backgrounds that can be used in ANY art form. As you work, you will gain new insight into the principles of collage such as composition, design, color, pattern and much, much more. You will walk out having created several layered backgrounds as well as the confidence to create even more on your own!

Feb. 19th Listen to your Heart
10-2pm $75.
with kelly Kilmer

You will start by deconstructing an old hardcover book and creating an embellished, textured, luscious and visually stimulating artist’s book. Using a combination of vintage and new, you will create fresh, one of a kind, completely you artist’s journal pages while learning new techniques and ideas. Working large and somewhat fast (though not too fast that you won’t be able to keep up!), we’ll cover a lot of ground in this four hour workshop.

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), a few of your favorite glue sticks