Saturday, March 15 from 10-4 - Starving Artist Sale at SmittenDust Studio, 257 S. Bridge St., Dimondale
Artists will be selling older work to clear out the basement and make room for more. Pick up wonderful pieces for a pittance!
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Sunday, March 16 from 1-4 - Craft 911!– Stumped on a project? Bought a fancy new tool you can't figure out how to use? Come over to SmittenDust Studio and meet new friends! We're building a crafty community! Or just come and check out the studio. No rules, no expectations, no cost! Bring a snack to share.
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Mondays for 4 weeks: March 17, 31, April 7, 14 from 6-9
Drawing with Denny O'Meara
In this intro-intermediate class you will have fun exploring basic concepts and guidelines for creating artistic line-based expressions using a pencil. Learn to use contour line variations, tones and textures to make your own unique art forms. Use shading and perspective techniques to give your art work depth and realism. Subjects will include still life, landscapes and the human form. Four week class, beginning on March 17, $60 (NOTE: class does not meet March 24, but resumes March 31)
Saturday, March 22 from 10-4 - Prayer Flags with Shirley Bentsen
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Monday, March 24 from 6-9AlteramaRama Scarf
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Upcycle sweaters, t-shirts and embellishments into a gorgeous scarf! All materials supplied, or bring your old favorites to use! $35
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Thursday, March 27 from 6-9In My Own Words with Joanne Huffman
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Tuesday, April 8 from 6-8 Intro to Zentangle® with Jane Reiter
Explore the fundamentals of a peaceful, meditative drawing approach with black pen on white paper. We will learn a few tangles as this is a wonderful session for those who believe that they cannot draw! Class fee $35, kit fee $8 (kit fee is collected at beginning of class)
Pre-registration required at smittendust.blogspot.com please specify as to which date you are registering. Other dates for this class are May 6, June 3, July 1.
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Saturday, April 12 from 10-12 Get to Know Your Sewing Machine with Carol Schon
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Artists will be selling older work to clear out the basement and make room for more. Pick up wonderful pieces for a pittance!
Watercolor paintings, handmade cards, ceramics, jewelry, scarves, mixed media collages, photography—AND MORE
Local artists including Jeanie Croope, Jane Reiter, Mark Dehetre and Lanet Sawyer are clearing out their studios! We want to make space for new fresh artwork! Take advantage of this spring cleaning with lots of fantastic bargains.
If you'd like to sell, please contact Jane Reiter at janereiter@sbcglobal.net
Drawing with Denny O'Meara
In this intro-intermediate class you will have fun exploring basic concepts and guidelines for creating artistic line-based expressions using a pencil. Learn to use contour line variations, tones and textures to make your own unique art forms. Use shading and perspective techniques to give your art work depth and realism. Subjects will include still life, landscapes and the human form. Four week class, beginning on March 17, $60 (NOTE: class does not meet March 24, but resumes March 31)
Saturday, March 22 from 10-4 - Prayer Flags with Shirley Bentsen
What better time to make prayer flags than the spring – the season of hope, renewal and change!
Rooted in Buddhist tradition, modern prayer flags have become a means of creative expression – small works of fabric art containing wishes of peace, healing or whatever sentiment is close to the heart.
Join Shirley Bentsen for a day of spirited fun, complete with the freedom to play with a variety of art/craft supplies and techniques!
Join Shirley Bentsen for a day of spirited fun, complete with the freedom to play with a variety of art/craft supplies and techniques!
Prayer flag samples will be available for inspiration! Techniques used could be stamping, stenciling, painting, beading, sewing (hand or machine), appliqué.
This class is for creative adults into mixed media, altered art and good times!No sewing experience necessary.This class will sell out! Sign up early! Class fee $55, kit fee $12 (kit fee is collected at beginning of class).
Monday, March 24 from 6-9AlteramaRama Scarf
Repeat performance!
Supply list: sewing machine, thread, scissors
Work on your writing style as Joanne Huffman guides the group in exercises to bring out the writer in you.
Rewrite a poem or known verse and turn it into something new, in your own words. This supportive class will feature different ways to develop journal writing and could include joys, fears, hopes, goals, advice from mom, advice to yourself or from the kids. $25
Supply list:apiece of art or journal spread that you want to add
words to; writing implement, writing paper; and [optional] thesaurus
words to; writing implement, writing paper; and [optional] thesaurus
Tuesday, April 8 from 6-8 Intro to Zentangle® with Jane Reiter
Explore the fundamentals of a peaceful, meditative drawing approach with black pen on white paper. We will learn a few tangles as this is a wonderful session for those who believe that they cannot draw! Class fee $35, kit fee $8 (kit fee is collected at beginning of class)
Pre-registration required at smittendust.blogspot.com please specify as to which date you are registering. Other dates for this class are May 6, June 3, July 1.
Saturday, April 12 from 10-12 Get to Know Your Sewing Machine with Carol Schon
Carol explains the mystery of the sewing machine! Questions such as, "Why does my sewing machine have all these feet?" and "How do I thread this bobbin?" and "Is this supposed to do that?!"
Bring your sewing machine, attachments, manual (if you have it) and any other "mystery parts" and Carol will explain, teach, sample and give confidence to the newbies among us! $25
Bring your sewing machine, attachments, manual (if you have it) and any other "mystery parts" and Carol will explain, teach, sample and give confidence to the newbies among us! $25
Saturday, April 12 from 1-4 Apron Class with Carol Schon
or “Is this pattern written in English?”
Now that we know how to use our sewing machines, let’s break out an easy-peasy pattern and make an apron! How hard can it be, right? The directions are right here!!! Carol translates for us.
or “Is this pattern written in English?”
Now that we know how to use our sewing machines, let’s break out an easy-peasy pattern and make an apron! How hard can it be, right? The directions are right here!!! Carol translates for us.
Bring your sewing machine, an apron pattern of your choice and appropriate amount of fabric, thread and embellishments. Carol will explain, teach and give confidence to the newbies as we break out into the new frontier of reading patterns! $25