Class Schedule

July 2015

Class Schedule

We've got a lovely line-up for you this month.  Take a look, then drop by or call to enroll & get ready to have some art therapy!

Butterflies Are Free Canvases

Thursday, July 2

10:30 am OR 6 pm

$40

A beautiful trio of canvases which can be connected or hung separately.  Easy peasy.  Perfect for that skinny spot that needs something or as a gift for a friend.

Rose Pockets and Flaps Cards

Thursday, July 9

10:30 am OR 6 pm

$25

A truly lovely set of cards made simple.  All of the thornless roses are cut from a beautiful BoBunny paper called the Juliet collection.  Special pockets and closures make this set of cards unique even in their simplicity.

Round in Circles Mini Book

by Kelley Walker

Saturday, July 11

10 am to 4 pm

$40

The friend Lisa and I affectionately call "Gelli Kelley" returns to teach this wonderful bookbinding project.  Using the 4" or 6" round Gelli Art printing plate, you will create fun mono-printed papers to use to make the book of your dreams!  You will need your own round Gelli Plate, but Kelley provides the rest!

Travel Journal Binder

Sunday, July 12th

2 pm

$45

Have travels?  Need journal?  Here is the class for you!  Let Lisa guide you through the creation of this "vintage" travel journal for all those travel pics and souveniers you collected on your latest journey.  Gotta love it!

Watercolor Blooms

Tuesday, July 14th

10:30 am OR 6 pm

$20

More watercolor the Lisa way!  Lisa uses some beautiful new stamps from Impression Obsession to continue teaching you wonderful ways to watercolor using Distress pads and Tombow Markers.  Sweet dies from Hero Arts complete several of the cards.

Mono Printing on Cards

Thursday, July 23

10:30 am or 6 pm

$20

Learn how to use the 3x5 Gelli Arts printing plate to create soft, visually pleasing, layered backgrounds for your cards.  You will also use some of the newest stamps from Penny Black.  Lisa will provide a Gelli plate and brayer for each table.  Gelli plates and brayers are available for purchase at the store if you wish to use your own for class.

Demo Day

Saturday, July 25

10 am to 4 pm

come and go

FREE

Demo Day is a week late this month.  Can't have Demo Day without Lisa and she is attending the wedding of her long lost niece in California on the regular weekend. It's a beautiful story and it just wouldn't be right if she had to miss it.  In any case, we will have just as much fun as ever and you can see and sign up for August classes.  We will have a wonderful Make-it-Take-it for you as well.

Fly Canvas

Thursday, July 30

10:30 am OR 6 pm

$30

I get a lot of comments on this project which has been sitting in the display case (commonly known as "the front counter").  All of the supplies are still available so when we have enough requests, we throw it on the schedule.  If you have been drooling over admiring this canvas, now is the time to create this beauty.

Coming in August

Dina Wakley returns August 14-16 to teach 4 fabulous workshops.  I will have information posted here at the end of the week or first of next week.  Mark your calendar.  You will want to take advantage of this opportunity!

That's it for now....  Until next post..... Happy Creatin'!

August Classes

August 2014

Class Schedule

Ah! Demo Day!  It brings such fun and laughter.  This past Saturday was no different.  We laughed and enjoyed helping friends to create this stunning Halloween card for our Make-It-Take-It.  One of our best.... don't you think?

The class schedule for August is brimming with wonderful classes.  Lisa created a wonderful assortment of card classes and projects and Kelley Walker will repeat her "Gelli Print - Long Stitch" class by popular demand.  So without further ado....  here are the descriptions!

Botanical Tea Tag Book

July 31st OR August 1st

$30

Graphic 45's new Botanical Tea is taking the paper art world by storm and this project is worthy of your time.  Join Lisa as she leads you through the steps she used to create this beautiful staggered tag book that can be used as a mini photo album.

Silks & Distress Cards

August 7 OR 8

$20

Watercolor on kraft cardstock with Distress Markers and Dylusions sprays, then add Silk acrylic glazes and you have a recipe for stunning....  stunning cards that is!  

All About Nature Canvas

Sunday, August 10

$50

This amazing project uses the 3 newest die/embossing folder sets designed by Tim Holtz.  Canvases on Canvas in a shabby chic look will make a stunning decoration anywhere in your house.  You'll love it so much you'll want to make more to give to your friends.

Gelli Print Cards - Repeat

August 14 OR 15th

$30

Gelli Printing is all the rage right now!  It's so versatile and once you get started, it's so hard to stop.  Guaranteed fun and no two prints are alike!  Lisa taught this class in June and has been asked several times when she is going to do it again.... and it's now!  You will need a gelli plate.  Don't have one and not sure which size to get?  Fear not, Lisa will help you decide which size is best for you.  Then you can start having more fun than you ever imagined.

DEMO DAY

SATURDAY, AUGUST 16

10:30 AM TO 4 PM

Come and Go

Our Demo Day is a regular event on the 3rd Saturday of the month.  It's a place to meet your friends and even make some new ones!  We always have a quick Make-It-Take-It for you and Lisa's class schedule is on display for the next month.  If you haven't been, make a point to join us this month.  You'll be glad you did!

Die-Cut Extravaganza

August 21st OR 22nd

$35

Die cut cards are quite popular and this class will have you creating amazingly beautiful cards using layers of die-cut designs.  You will also make the beautiful box which will hold your cards in style from 2 pieces of 12x12 paper.  Your box will be adorned with a beautiful flower you will create using Tim Holtz's Jumbo Tattered Floral Die, glitter and more.  A wonderful gift... Lots of fun to make!

Gelli-Print Long-Stitch

by Kelley Walker

Saturday, August 23

$55

This two part class is an all day extravaganza.  Kelley taught this class a couple of weeks ago and it has gotten quite a lot of attention.  You'll print in the morning (no experience required) and after a quick lunch break return to learn a wonderful "long-stitch" style of book binding.  You can see what the students created in the last class on Kelley's blog "One January Day".  Class includes the use of a Gelli Plate if you don't have one, all paper and book making supplies as well as the use of Dina Wakley's new paints.  

Distress Style Organizer

August 28 OR 29

$30

Kaisercraft has a great collection of organizers for your studio.  Lisa has chosen this desk organizer to assemble and decorate with papers from Tim Holtz's Wallflower Paper Collection.  You will absolutely love this piece.  You will need to purchase the organizer from the store.

We've got a full schedule for August.  I think it's safe to say that there is something for everyone and you'll enjoy every minute of any class you choose to take.  You can make reservations  by emailing Lisa (lbruno7754@aol.com), calling the store (509-6788) or if you want to see the samples in person, come on by.  We can sign you up on the spot!  Remember payment of class fees is required to hold your seat in class.  Some classes have more limited numbers due to space needed to create so be sure you enroll early!

For additional information, please call the store (509-6788) or email Lisa (lbruno7754@aol.com).

That's it for now.....  Until next post, Happy Creatin'!

Jen Starr Classes

SAVE  THE  DATE

September 25

 

 

All day .....  We are having a guest artist. 

 

JEN  STARR

 

I've been looking for an opportunity to bring in a guest artist this fall and Jen just happened to fall into our lap.  A class cancellation on her fall tour enabled us to snag her.

 

 

Jen is a fully Certified and Ranger Recognized Instructor.  She works with well known manufacturers including 7 Gypsies, Stampers Anonymous, Faber Castell, Basic Grey and Prima.  She recently designed Tattered Angels 2012 Spring and Summer Limited Edition Glimmer Mists. 

 

Jen has created some wonderful mixed media classes and we will be offering the following.

 

 

 

Life is Beautiful Gate Book

Fee: $45

 

 

 

 

This is an 8x9 chipboard gate book with flipping and folding interactive pages inside.  You will work with die cuts from both Tim Holtz and Memory Box.  You will also use Distress Inks, Gesso and Crafter's Workship Templates by Dyan Reaveley.  AND you will get to use some of Jen's favorite Glimmer Mist colors from the Spring/Summer Limited Edition collection.  The focus of this class is inky techniques and book construction. 

 

 

Steampunk Montage

Fee $45

 

 

 

The inspiration for this double 8x10 canvas wall hanging comes from Tim Holtz.  It is full of texture, inks, stamps, Idea-ology, Sizzix dies, UTEE and more.  

 

 

Imagine the Possibilities Mini-Book 

Fee: $45

 

 

 

This little book is packed with techniques!  You will focus on an easy stitched book binding technique.  You will work with Distress Stains.  You will use Idealogy embellishments, Sticky Back canvas, Tim Holtz stamps and texture fades, fabrics and Stickles.  When done, it will be ready to be filled with photos or maybe some art journaling....

I can't think of a better way to spend a day than creating any or all of these fabulous projects.  Join us for one or all! Class size is limited to 12 and payment for class(es) is due by September 21 (checks and cash only, please).  To register call the store (405-509-6788) or email me (maura@myheartsfancyok.com).

That's it for now..... Until next Post..... Happy Creatin'!