Did you know we have some fabulous local art teachers and some are teaching at SmittenDust Studio in Dimondale!
Develop your meditative practice further by tangling with white pen on black paper. We will use white pen on black paper and experiment a bit with color using color pencils. Prerequisite: Introduction to Zentangle class with a CZT. Bring your Sakura 05 black pen, stump and pencil to class. Class fee $35.
Hmmmm…this Zentangle looks similar to Jane’s BILLBOARD on I-69!
Thursday, June 12, 5:30-8:30 pm Open Studio
We’re combining Tanglemania (people who want to practice their Zentangle) with Craft 911! (people who want to bring their own projects and work together with other creatives) for a free open studio time. Bring a project to work on and a snack to share. FREE
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Saturday, June 14– Private party
We’re combining Tanglemania (people who want to practice their Zentangle) with Craft 911! (people who want to bring their own projects and work together with other creatives) for a free open studio time. Bring a project to work on and a snack to share. FREE
Wednesday, June 18, 6 – 9 PM, Drawing with Denny O'Meara (4 wk class begins)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 June 18.
$60 for 4-wk class.
$60 for 4-wk class.
Saturday, June 21 from 10 – 5-ish Run Away with the Circus, the long awaited, event! Spend the day creating four fun projects, snacking on circus food and having a crazy time. Project photos below and supply list supplied at registration. $65, all materials included.
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Tuesday, July 1 from 6 - 8 pm Zentangle, the basics with Jane Reiter, Certified Zentangle Teacher (CZT)
Learn about this delightful, peaceful drawing process with pen and paper. You will be amazed at your innate creativity and capacity for enjoyment with Zentangle. If you think you’re not an artist, this is the class for you! $35, kit fee: $8, payable at class.
Thursday, July 10, 5:30-8:30 pm Open Studio
Free open studio time for people who want to practice their Zentangle and/or people who want to bring their own projects and work together with other creatives. Bring a project to work on and a snack to share. FREE
Free open studio time for people who want to practice their Zentangle and/or people who want to bring their own projects and work together with other creatives. Bring a project to work on and a snack to share. FREE
(This class is also offered August 2 from 9:30 – 12:30, please choose which date)
Create a one-of-a-kind, mini work of art using fabric, laces, beads, sequins, ribbons, trims, and other embellishments. You will work in a 4” x 6” postcard-sized format that may be popped in the mail for that special friend or framed for your own personal enjoyment. Several may be joined together to make a small wall hanging. Stretch your creativity … have lots of fun in the process! Taught by Shirley Bentsen, the fabric embellishment Queen of SmittenDust! $30
Kit fee: $10 includes instructional handout, project foundation, vintage image printed on poplin, and complimentary fabrics and embellishments needed to complete one project. Each kit is unique and different. Kit fee is payable at class
Supply List: basic sewing kit, sharp fabric/embroidery scissors, variety of sharp needles, sewing thread, short beading needle/thread, Fray Check, E6000 glue. This project can be completed by hand – sewing machine optional.
Saturday and Sunday, July 26 -27 -Magdalena Muldoon Classes! We are honored to bring our Texas sweetheart, Magdalena Muldoon, to the mitten this summer! Save the dates of Saturday, July 26 and Sunday, July 27!
Easy Pewter Zentangle-Inspired-Art Journal Cover
Saturday, July 26 from 9-12 $50
Zentanglers - This class is for you!Try something new and beautiful with those cool skills you’ve learned!
Draw assorted tangles both on the front and the back of pewter and then learn how to give them diverse volume and texture.
Saturday, July 26 from 9-12 $50
Zentanglers - This class is for you!Try something new and beautiful with those cool skills you’ve learned!
Draw assorted tangles both on the front and the back of pewter and then learn how to give them diverse volume and texture.
Basic concepts of traditional metal embossing techniques will be taught such as: tracing, outlining, refining, and embossing (or making things “puff”), as well as antiquing the metal with a pewter patina, polishing it and adhering it to the cover of a cardboard journal.
All skill levels are welcome!
All skill levels are welcome!
Saturday, July 26 from 1-3 $40
Students of all skill levels will wind up with a gorgeous box as they learn how to emboss metal quickly and easily using assorted stencils, color aluminum and patinas.
All the basics of the metal embossing techniques will be taught. Students can incorporate assorted backgrounds and textures using several metal tools, embossing plates. Stunning antique and patina effects will be featured, offering a wide variety of gilder’s pastes.
Care of the embossed art to prevent damage, as well as how to adhere it to the tin box, will complete the workshop! All skill levels are welcome!
Cool Pewter Lightswitch Plate
Saturday, July 26 from 3:30 – 6:30 pm $50
Students continue to learn more about metal embossing techniques such as drawing, embossing and refining different types of leaves and flowers. Creating, adding background textures and antiquing the metal with a pewter patina. Students will create and unique and beautiful lightswitch plate ready to be wall mounted!! Intermediate skill level preferred.
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Saturday, July 26 from 3:30 – 6:30 pm $50
Students continue to learn more about metal embossing techniques such as drawing, embossing and refining different types of leaves and flowers. Creating, adding background textures and antiquing the metal with a pewter patina. Students will create and unique and beautiful lightswitch plate ready to be wall mounted!! Intermediate skill level preferred.
Perfectly Pewter Shell Box
Sunday, July 27 from 9 – 1 $60*
Sunday, July 27 from 9 – 1 $60*
An intermediate class for those who’ve leaned basic techniques from yesterday’s classes or for more experienced artisans, the Perfectly Pewter Shell Box uses intermediate skills. A class for those who want to do a more intricate project and improve the use of several techniques: Flat technique, tracing and overlapping.
Students will also learn how to cut the metal in more complex lace type patterns and incorporate the use of real laminated shell. Intermediate skill level preferred.
*NOTE: This class has an additional $5 fee for abalone shell. Fee collected at class.
*NOTE: This class has an additional $5 fee for abalone shell. Fee collected at class.
Elegant Patina-ed Tin Wooden Chest
Sunday, July 27 from 2-5 $60
Sunday, July 27 from 2-5 $60
Possibly the most stunning of all Magdalena’s classes (although it's a toss up!), the elegantly patina-ed tin is gorgeous when adhered to a glossy wooden chest! Students emboss on colored aluminum to create a beautifully textured design using embossing plates and stencils.
The class builds on skills already learned and includes adding different dimensions and volume to the tin. Gilder’s pastes will be used to showcase the beautiful art and adhered to the chest. All skill levels welcome!
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Friday, Saturday, Sunday, October 17-19 - Kari McKnight Holbrook from Columbus and Jen Crossley from Australia
Here's a sneak peak of the Kari and Jen show! More details to follow!
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Victorian Tag Pendant on Sunday, October 19
Come along and learn the addictive technique of Metal etching and how to use a jewelers saw. Discover how to make this vintage looking metal etched Victorian tag pendant.
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Here's a sneak peak of the Kari and Jen show! More details to follow!
Birds and Blooms class on Saturday, October 18, 2014.
This is a 9 hour class - we'll break for lunch and dinner and get back
together to finish the books!
Delight in the meshing of metal, paper, paint & patinas! Watch the magic unfold as we journey through etching, metal forming, transfers, whitewashing, and binding. Jen and Kari will divulge their secrets for successful, safe metal working and enthusiastic, refreshed painting methods. A little leather (or a pleather option) and this fantastic fusion emerges!
Victorian Tag Pendant on Sunday, October 19
Come along and learn the addictive technique of Metal etching and how to use a jewelers saw. Discover how to make this vintage looking metal etched Victorian tag pendant.
Saturday, November 1 - Day of the Dead Event also known as Dia de Los Muertos
The holiday focuses on gatherings of family and friends to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died. Look for info on a very special event we're planning!
