Artiste in Residence Series

Whew!

What a day!  As of 7pm today we are sold out of all classes.  However I am going to see if we can add a few more seats, I have to talk to TIm and he is on his Alaska Floating classroom adventure.

Stayed Tuned we will update via email Monday night.

Also everyone who registered via Paypal you should get an email confirmation by Monday please contact the store if you have not heard from us!

thanks everyone!!!!!

Tim Holtz Class descriptions

Workshops with Tim Holtz 2008
*price of workshop includes all supplies, yep just bing your basic kit (scissors, ruler, awl or paper piecer)
and sit down for a creative journey!

“ASSEMBLAGE OF FLIGHT” – (3 hours $65) Friday 1:00pm to 4pm
Explore the world of whimsical winged people in this one of a kind workshop.  Discover great ways to use the new digital distressables in creating wearable dimensional collage pieces. Learn Distress Ink techniques, aged edging, composition and more.  Layers of ephemera, words, and charms are assembled in these unique art pieces.  Your creative bliss awaits you to take flight…

“NOSTALGIC MEMOIRS” – (3 ½ hours $75) Friday 5:30 – 9pm
Create a hand-made journal to treasure your nostalgic memoirs, photos, and secret thoughts. You will discover the art of book binding with a simple stitch that will have you on your way to mastering this craft.  We will explore waxing collage on canvas for the covers, distressing with inks, and unique hardware assemblage.  This technique can be used to create various sized books from just about anything once you learn the tricks of the trade…

“WORDS AND WINDOWS” – (3 hours $65) Saturday 9am to noon
Layer your thoughts, words, and images behind translucent layers in this one of a kind mini book.  Discover the many uses for fragments and transparencies to create a journal filled with your most treasured memoirs.  Learn distressing with paints, painting with alcohol inks, and layered collage as you embark on assembling and embellishing this dimensional see through book. Explore the possibilities and take a peek into the words and windows of your world…

“INDUSTRIAL GRUNGE” – (3 hours $65) Saturday 1:30pm-4:30pm
Simply put, industrial means relating to or resulting from development.  In this workshop you’ll develop your own mechanical and technical inspired art pieces using very common yet clever supplies.  Learn uses for Metallic Paint Dabbers, Distress Inks, wire, eyelets, and other metal elements.  You will create several industrialized assemblage pieces to wear as jewelry or use on your projects.  You’ve just entered the grunge district…

“ELEMENTS OF THE CREATIVE MIND” – (4 hours $95)  Saturday 6pm to 10pm
Capture your thoughts and artistic visions in this dimensional mixed media illuminated shadow box.  Explore the techniques and possibilities of working with colorful pearlescent acrylics, and stamped images.  Discover innovative uses for found objects, vintage ephemera, and various hardware in this illuminated encased work of art showcasing your artistic expressions.  Unleash your inner voice and unlock the secrets to the elements of your creative mind…

New start time for Sunday Class

Please note we starting Carol's class at noon! not 12:30

Almost time!

We can squeeze one or two more of you in each class!  If you are already signed up check out the link to see what to bring.  Remember you get 10% off your class day.

Carol Wingert

Here's what Carol has to say about her style of creating and teaching:  "My style is definitely eclectic...you just never know what surprises are in store for you in the project you are creating.  The classes are fast paced and I love teaching fun techniques...you will leave knowing for sure that you are an artist!  I'm excited about sharing this special weekend with you and am really looking forward to sharing three new projects especially created for this weekend."

“REMEMBER” TRAVEL JOURNAL
This little travel journal just may have it all…it’s portable enough to stick in a tote, yet large enough for photos, journaling and ephemera…it has a clipboard on the cover (imagine that!) and pockets inside…it has ribbon, twill and dangles…and it’s filled with brand new papers from Teresa Collins and coordinating papers from Jenni Bowlin. Best of all, you make the book from scratch…all by yourself! You will definitely not want to leave home without this one!
Sheri says, " Carol was the artist who inspired our Gypsy Trunk series, so with this class think Gypsy Trunk, one step more relaxed but also one step more sophisticated.

Presenter: Carol Wingert.
Ticket Phone: 925 952 4437.
Price: $45.
What to Bring? Basic Kit: Scissors, Personal Trimmer, Wet and Dry Adhesive, Pen and Pencil, Ruler.
Saturday, April 12, 2008, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM.

FOR GIRLS ONLY
What can be more feminine than a hand made book filled with spring papers, butterflies and flowers? And that’s just the start. Add a little texture (created by you!), some ribbons, lace and buttons and you will have a beautiful book to keep or to give as a gift. This is the perfect book to celebrate friendships or to honor a special female in your life. And don’t forget, Mother’s Day is just around the corner!

Sheri says: Anyone who has wanted to take a class from one of our guest teachers but couldn't or was nervous of what you are getting into this is the class for you. Break your rut come let your hair down and create something pretty but not to frou frou and full of techniques that will fit neatly into your suitcase of tricks.

Presenter: Carol Wingert.
Ticket Phone: 925 952 4437.
Price: $45.
What to Bring? Basic Kit: Scissors, Personal Trimmer, Wet and Dry Adhesive, Pen and Pencil, Ruler. PSaturday, April 12, 2008, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM.

“FLIPPED OVER” Wood and Metal Book

What do you get when you put together a hand made wooden easel, aged and embossed copper metal, copper mesh, botanical accents and gorgeous 7 gypsies papers? A fabulous spring flip book that you are just going to love. Add your family photos, garden photos or favorite quotes and you will have a keepsake that makes a delightful display. Be prepared to get messy as we paint, age metal, stamp and ink our way to this project that you will flip over!

Sheri says: I am taking this one, enough said. OK here is one more, Carol brings what some call "advanced" techniques to a class room in a way that you walk away proud and unstressed, don't ask me how, she is my favorite teacher because of it! Whether you are advanced or a newbie in the altered arts sign up, like right now seriously it is going to sell out, stop reading this and sign up :).
Presenter: Carol Wingert.
Ticket Phone: 925 952 4437.
Price: $50.
What to Bring? Basic Kit: Scissors, Personal Trimmer, Wet and Dry Adhesive, Pen and Pencil, Ruler.
Sunday, April 13, 2008, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM. The Studio.