Having a best friend is such a special gift! But having a best friend to travel and create with is the most wonderful gift of all!
Look for besties Kristen Robinson and Ruth Rae August 8-10!
My bestie, Rita Rodriguez, is coming sometime in July with our sweet friend, Lexi Grenzer!
Magdelena Muldoon is planning awesome classes for later in the year! Maybe she'll bring her best friend!
First up:
Sunday, March 2, 10 – 3, Wing-ed Thing-eds with Kari and Jen, $130
(Please note: this is Sunday's class! Friday and Saturday classes are listed below.)
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A Mixed Media Metal Melange!
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Kari and Jen will work together in madness and mayhem to help you unleash your own wild winged thing!
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We will delve into metal shaping, molding, painting, patina-ing and glazing.
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Be they bats or butterflies, birds, angels or fairies this continentally mixed team of instructors will guide you through this magical mystery tour to create your hearts fancy. ![]()
Tons of tips, and a gazillion giggles promise to be a lively finish to a fun and art filled weekend!![]()
Supply List:
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UGH! We are all so sick and tired of winter! Let’s thing spring, and encourage it to come sooner!!
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Monet’s Garden in full bloom inspired this exuberant, joy filled journal. Van Gogh inspired the energetic painting style. The explosions of color are only limited by your imagination!
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Using a pinch of magic, and a few tips and techniques from Kari, and ANYONE can paint these flowers. NO SKETCHING EXPERIENCE REQUIRED to create your own playful paper garden.
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Kit Fee: $15 please pay at time of class
Kits include images, watercolor paper, deli paper, freezer paper, binding supplies, White Signo Uniball gel pen, garden quotes, scrapers, use of specialty tools and expendable products like PPA, misc goodies.
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Supply List - Bring if you have, otherwise we'll share!
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Look for besties Kristen Robinson and Ruth Rae August 8-10!
My bestie, Rita Rodriguez, is coming sometime in July with our sweet friend, Lexi Grenzer!
Magdelena Muldoon is planning awesome classes for later in the year! Maybe she'll bring her best friend!
First up:
Wild Winter Wonder
with best friends
Kari McKnight Holbrook and Jen Crossley!
Friday, February 28 through Sunday, March 2, 2014
with best friends
Kari McKnight Holbrook and Jen Crossley!
Friday, February 28 through Sunday, March 2, 2014
Sunday, March 2, 10 – 3, Wing-ed Thing-eds with Kari and Jen, $130
(Please note: this is Sunday's class! Friday and Saturday classes are listed below.)
Supply List:
An apron, baby wipes, a few small paint brushes. Tin snips (will have some for sale), scissors, and any junk or broken jewelry you may have.
Explore the materials, colors, graphics, versatility and drama of Mixed Media; learn Kari and Jen’s favorite techniques for creating rich, lavish, patterned canvases, metal jewelry and books, plus molding, sculpting richly patina-ed clay and metal techniques and for expressive and unique pieces of art.
Friday, February 28, 9-4, Monet's Garden
with Kari - $60, (plus $15 kit fee)
Vincent might still have his ear if he had had these materials and learned these relaxing techniques!
Supply List:
Apron, water container, pencil and eraser, a few paint brushes various sizes, scissors, acrylic paints, small bottle of matte medium (liquidy), baby wipes, hair dryer if possible.
Optional: photocopies of your own images or sketches if desired-various sizes.
Kit Fee: $15 please pay at time of class
Kits include images, watercolor paper, deli paper, freezer paper, binding supplies, White Signo Uniball gel pen, garden quotes, scrapers, use of specialty tools and expendable products like PPA, misc goodies.
Friday, February 28, 6-9,
Let’s Brooch the Subject with Jen, $85
Come along and learn the addictive technique of metal etching, cold connections, polishing metals, patinas and the art of sawing.
Discover how to make thesecool and unique brooches.
Supply List - Bring if you have, otherwise we'll share!
Tin snips non serrated (Jen has some for sale $15)
Cutting Mat
Ruler
Sharpie fine liner
Small rubber mallet (Jen has some for sale $18)
Mill bastard file non chequer (Home Depot)
Bench pin for sawing (Jen has some for sale $15)
Bench block (Jen has some for sale)
Stazon black Inkpad
Jewerly saw and saw blades 2.0
Round nose pliers
Flat nose pliers
1.80 Metal hole punch (if you have)
Apron
Stamps
Cutting Mat
Ruler
Sharpie fine liner
Small rubber mallet (Jen has some for sale $18)
Mill bastard file non chequer (Home Depot)
Bench pin for sawing (Jen has some for sale $15)
Bench block (Jen has some for sale)
Stazon black Inkpad
Jewerly saw and saw blades 2.0
Round nose pliers
Flat nose pliers
1.80 Metal hole punch (if you have)
Apron
Stamps
Saturday, March 1, 9-4,
What’s Cooking, Good Looking?!
With Jen, $120
What’s Cooking, Good Looking?!
With Jen, $120
So charming!
Discover how to make this vintage looking metal etched Cook Book. This will be a future family heirloom for sure.
Metal etching, patinas and cold connections techniques and how to work with hinges will be taught! Learn how to bind this special book all together for a unique piece.
Supply List - Bring if you have, otherwise we'll share!:
Tin snips non serrated
Cutting Mat
Scissors
Ruler
Sharpie fine liner
small rubber mallet
Awl
Mill bastard filenon chequer (Home Depot)
Bench pin If you have one
Bench block
Stazon black Inkpad
Round nose pliers
Flat nose pliers
Assorted mixed media goodies to put on your book spine eg: a spoon, knife or fork
Paper for book water colour paper 180 gsm, text book, assorted paper, old cooking books.
Apron
Stamps
Jen will have some tools for sale
Limited Enrollment. We are taking students on a first-come, first-serve basis. To reserve your spot in the class, please contact Dusty DeHaven for registration. dehavendesign@gmail.com www.smittendust.blogspot.com