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'!

January 2015 Classes

Class Schedule

January 2015

Hope you had a Merry Christmas.  With all the holiday happenings, the class photos didn't get taken til today and so the schedule is up just a little bit later than usual.  Forgive me.....  please.

Lisa had a lot more ready than she thought she would so we have a complete schedule for January.  It's bright and cheerful.  Kelley Walker returns with a wonderful portfolio project and Donna Downey will be here the last weekend of the month. (1 spot left in Donna's class....  see details here).

No more blathering!  Here's what's in store for you in January.....

PERPETUAL CALENDAR BOOK

Sunday, Jan 4 - 2 pm to 6 pm

$40

Please don't give up!  If the extra supplies arrive on time, we will have enough for 3 or 4 more people, so please put your name on the wait list.....  that being said, this Perpetual Calendar Book is just the thing for keeping up with the annual events in your life.  There is section for every month where you can write in the name/event and there is a pocket for the cards needed.  Beautiful Graphic 45 paper - "Time to Flourish" has been used to create this wonderful project.

LET IT SNOW-MAN! CANVAS

Thurs, Jan 8 - 6 pm to 9 pm

OR

Fri, Jan 9 - 10:30 am to 1:30 pm

$35 

We put this on as a surprise extra in December and here's another chance to create this wonderful canvas.  11 x 14 canvas - paint - paper - and more!  A wonderful decoration for January.  It's a cute one you'll enjoy using year after year.

GELLI SCRAP PORTFOLIO

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KELLEY WALKER

Saturday, Jan 10 - 10 am to 6 pm

$55

Kelley's back with another all-day fun-day class. You'll Gelli print in the morning, take a break for lunch and return to assemble this wonderful portofolio with your printed masterpieces.  Don't have a Gelli Gel Printing Plate?  Kelley has one you can borrow.   I promise you'll have a ton of fun with this one!

WHIMSEY VALENTINES

Thurs, Jan 15th - 6 pm to 8:30 pm

OR

Fri, Jan 16th - 10:30 am to 1 pm

$25

Fun! Fun! Fun!  Can't say Fun! enough when I think of this group of Valentine cards.  If you haven't tried the KaiserFusion  alcohol markers, you are in for a treat!  Love these markers... These alcohol markers are absolutely one of the best on the market at a fraction of the cost.  You'll be able to purchase 2 for the price of many of the others on the market!

DEMO DAY

Sat, January 17th

Come and Go - 10 am to 4 pm

FREE

We always have a fabulous FREE Make-It-Take-It for you to create.  Lisa will have her class schedule for February with samples on display.  And we strive to have a plethora of new products for you to browse.  Bring a friend and join the fun! 

PASTEL VALENTINES

Tues, Jan 20 - 6 pm to 8:30 pm

OR

Thur, Jan 22 - 10:30 - 1pm

$28

Beautiful and serene.  Soft and romantic.  Madeline paper collection by BoBunny and stamps by Impression Obsession.  You just can't lose with that combination!

METAMORPHOSIS

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DONNA DOWNEY

January 24 & 25

Donna is bringing her newest 2 day workshop on the road and we are excited to be able to offer it here!  This workshop is amazing and you will learn so many mixed-media techniques.  We have 1 seat left so if you are interested, check out the details on this blog post: "Donna Downey Returns".

VALENTINES X 10

Thur, Jan 29th - 6 pm to 8:30 pm

OR

Fri, Jan 30 - 10:30 am to 1 pm

$35

Simple Stories Valentine collection makes this wonderful set of quick and easy notecards.  You are just gonna love 'em and will want to make even more when you see just how easy they really are to create!

HANGING HEART POCKET

Thur, Feb 5th - 6 pm to 8:30 pm

OR

Fri, Feb 6th - 10:30 am to 1 pm

$30

Sizzix released a fabulous heart pocket die and it's just perfect for this sweet project.  Lisa will guide you through the intricacies of this project - just kidding - it only looks intricate, but when Lisa shows you just how easy it is, you'll be ready to make more.

WOW!  That's quite a lot for one month.  I know that there is at least one exciting class for everyone.  Come by or give us a call to enroll in one or more of these fabulous classes.....

Class Kits are required.  Need one?  We can help you put one together.

Class Fees are due at the time of enrollment.  You can pay by cash, check or Lisa can send you a Paypal.

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'!

November 2012 classes

November 2012

Class Schedule

 

 

Didn't make it to Demo Day?  Need some quality art time?  Then get on by and sign up for one of these fabulous classes today!

 

 

Gelli Arts Print Making

Saturday, Nov 3

$55

 

 

Ever heard of gelatin plate printing?  Neither had I until I saw the Gelli Arts Gel Print Plate and some of what you can create with it.  Our Good Friend, Kelley Walker returns with another "gotta take it" class.  She will walk you through the process of printing with the Gel Print Plate.  When you have finished, you will assemble the sweet shoji-style accordian book pictured above AND you will go home with your very own Gel Print Plate!

 

Christmas Wishes Clipboard & Box

Sunday, Nov 4

$35

 

 

This class sold out very fast last month and the waiting list was too long to ignore.  If you were one of those who didn't get to take it, jump on over and get yourself in this class! 

 

All Is Bright

November 8 & 9

$25

 

 

Oh yes!  All is Bright!  This card class is made using the My Mind's Eye 6x6 paper pad called All Is Bright (duh!)....  AND some of the coordinating brads.  You will get the whole package of brads with this class.  Love this color palette!

 

Vintage Door Pendants

Sunday November 11

$35

 

 

Lisa has a thing for old doors (well, so do I).  Her daughter took a trip to Guatamala and shot some very interesting doors.  A recent Somerset publication included an article featuring pendants with old doors sandwiched between mica tiles.  Put this all together and voila'..... class!  These are very cool.  You know you want to make them for yourself and all your friends!

 

Wise Men Still Seek Him

November 15 & 16

$30

 

 

Yes, wise men do still seek Him!  I created this canvas last year and so many have asked us to teach it.  Lisa took it home and updated it with current papers.  I like it better than mine and you will enjoy making it.

 

DEMO DAY

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17

10AM TO 4PM

FREE

 

Demo Day is Fun and it's FREE!  Always a FREE Make-It-Take-It.  December's class schedule will debut and you can start signing up for your favorite.  Bring a friend and share the fun!

 

Winter Wonder Land

November 20 & 27

$40

 

 

Truly a fabulous decoration for winter.  Not shown is the cute Tim Holtz lighted lantern which will hang above the little house.  This project is so beautiful it leaves me speechless!

 

 

Christmas Delight Cards

November 28 & 30

$20

 

 

It's not too late to make one more batch of cards.  These are so fun and filled with so many great elements.  You will get a chance to use two new dies from My Favorite Things and the fab new wreath die from Tim Holtz! 

 

That wraps it up for November....  It's a great line-up and there is something for everyone.

 

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