February 2012
Classes with Joni Russel from Artful Illusions
Friday, February 24 - Monday, February 27
Art Journal Club In this technique based workshop series, we will create collage pages centered around a new technique every month that will be added to an “art journal” as a way to keep your collages organized. FEBRUARY meeting – TBD.
Basic supply list for this series: Collage images, adhesive, scissors, favorite embellishments, an assortment of favorite inks from your collection. Instructor: Carrie Avery $25
Bookbinding Saturdays. Join us for a different bookbinding project the third Saturday of the month. Projects all focus primarily on the binding, and not so much on decorating covers.
FEBRUARY class – TBD.
Basic supply list for this series: heavy duty awl, bone folder, scissors, pencil, ruler, bookbinding or embroidery needles and PATIENCE! Instructor: Carrie Avery $30
Colored Pencil Workshop Continue to explore techniques in using colored pencils by working with tonal layering and different strokes. Please bring: ruler, scissors, and colored pencils (optional). Paper will be provided. Instructor: Thelma Ortiz-Muraida $20
Cricut Orientation It is time to get that Cricut you really wanted out of the closet and learn how to use it! The Cricut is an amazing and fun tool. In this Cricut Orientation class we’ll cover: setting pressure, speed and blade depth for different types of paper, different types of blades and how and when to change them, using the cutting mat, types of cartridges, function keys and how to use them, and a lot more. We will create a 3-dimensional project in the class. SUPPLY LIST: Bring your Cricut, cutting mat, any tools you may have and your questions. Instructor: Carolyn Cowling $15
Dreamweaver Stencils Monthly Workshop Every month, we will make 2 projects based on a technique using Dreamweaver brass stencils. Please note, that different stencils will be used, so all the samples will be a little different. Bring a palette knife, multi colored pigment ink pad, stencil brushes, removable tape, and your own stencils if you have them. Instructor: Carrie Avery $18
Hero Arts Club A monthly meeting spotlighting Hero Arts stamps. Each month will feature a project to complete as well as show and tells, image challenges, refreshments and a door prize! This club gives stampers who enjoy Hero Arts products the opportunity to meet each other and have fun stamping together. Please join us for this fun gathering. Leader: Carrie Avery $10
Introduction to Colored Pencil Thelma will introduce you to the wonderful world of colored pencils in this class for beginners . Learn all about this versatile medium – perfect for card making! SUPPLY LIST: IF you have colored pencils you are encouraged to bring them. Instructor: Thelma Ortiz-Muraida $25
Money $aving $ketches In this class, Tami will provide you with a “sketch”, basically a template and cutting guide, for not one but TWO - 12 X 12 double page layouts. And they are quick and easy too! But these aren’t any ordinary sketches, these are Money $aving $ketches! These Money $aving $ketches are designed to not only hold a good amount of larger size photos, but to also S-T-R-E-T-C-H you supplies as far as they can go. Each month’s “sketch” will be different, but the premise will remain the same… take one set of supplies, cut them according to the sketch, and suddenly you have 2 scrapbook layouts DONE! Instructor: Tami Sanders $8
PhotoFULL Each month’s class will feature a “sketch”, basically a template and cutting guide, for a different 2 page 12 X 12 layout AND a different technique on how to get MORE photos on YOUR pages! Pockets, flaps and flips OH MY! If you have STACKS of photos from Birthdays, Easter, Christmas, Graduation, Wedding or any other theme laying around that you are dreading doing because you have SO many pictures, come give this class a try and find out how to get them scrapped QUICK! The techniques you learn can be applied to your own pages, and soon, you’ll be getting TONS more photos scrapbooked quickly and easily. Instructor: Tami Sanders $8
Repujado Workshop FEBRUARY project- TBD
A monthly workshop with a featured project. SUPPLY LIST: Please bring your Repujado materials: basic tool set, metal ruler. (Pre-requisite: Introduction to Repujado) Instructor: Thelma Ortiz-Muraida $30
Tag-a-licious Tuesdays Join us for Tag-a-licious tag making each Tuesday. SUPPLY LIST: Please bring your craft mats, ink blending tool, and your Distress inks. Instructors: Carolyn Cowling and Kathy Cora $15 each session.
Terrific Tim Techniques This is a monthly workshop that focuses on all of the many different Tim Holtz products. Each month we will make two small projects (a tag, card, ATC, or other small project). Come and join us for this fun, informative class where you get to play and explore some really fun, creative products. Two sessions available (we will be doing the SAME THING for both classes).
SUPPLY LIST: Please bring a non-stick craft sheet, blending tool, and any Tim Holtz products you might have. Instructor: Carrie Avery $15
