June Schedule

A friendly game of tug-of-war.

As you are all by now aware, we are looking for a buyer for the store so Susan can get on with retiring to Arizona.  No one has approached us so far, but we've still got our fingers crossed.  We have a full complement of classes for June and have finished the calendar, so we wanted to share it as soon as possible.  We have a few new and exciting things going on, so we hope you'll be able to join us frequently.

• MIXED MEDIA WITH JANE - (June 2, 11, 16, 25, 30) Jane Jones will be leading these mixed media classes as she helps you to build your own Art Journal.  She will be teaching a wide variety of techniques using a number of different mediums, all of which will help you express your creative side.  EVERYONE CAN DO THIS, even if you don't feel you are particularly artistic.  There are 5 classes in this series, and you do not have to attend all five.  You can come to one, two, or as many as you'd like. Each class will cover different techniques.  You will need to purchase the Inky Art Journal (available at the store, $11.50) for use in all five classes. Below are a couple of sample pages from Susan's art journal, similar to some things we will be doing.

• ELIZABETH CRAFT BARNYARD FRIENDS - (June 9)  We will be making cards with a new series of dies from Elizabeth Craft, including a barn with sliding doors, a chicken, a pig, and a cow.  These are really cute critters and a lot of fun to work with. Below is a card (not necessarily one you'll be making) to show you the barn and animals.

• GLITTER CARDS - (June 18) - Use microfine glitter with different techniques to make really unique cards.  The photos are not available yet.

• STENCIL CLASS - (June 20) We have a variety of "open" stencils which we will layer with other stencils and use a piggyback technique to create three beautiful cards.

• FLOWER BARROW - (June 23) Using a Sizzix wheelbarrow die and chipboard, you will make a cute stand-up wheelbarrow which will be embellished with Petaloo flowers. As soon as we have a sample, we will post photos.

• USING COPICS - (June 27) - We will be offering the intro or beginner level course at 10:30 am and the advanced level course at 2:00 pm.  We do not recommend taking both courses on the same day, since, in order to progress, you need to practice, practice, practice.  
• Intro- You will receive 5 markers for use in this class.  If you already have some Copic markers, bring them along and if you have any number we're using, you can choose a different color in its place. You will learn about the numbering system, refilling, the proper inks and papers to use, and basic coloring and blending techniques. The $40 fee for this class includes your 5 free markers - a $40 value by themselves.
• Advanced - Bring your own markers to this class and learn more advanced blending and shading techniques, as well as skin coloring and multi-color blending.  The fee for this course is $15.