Saturday, May 23, 2015

June Classes and News!

 
Yippeee!!! It's almost Summer!!!  Hopefully soon it will start feeling like it with a little less rain and clouds around here and a bit more sunshine!  Well, our artists have done it again and come up with AMAZING classes and designs for your enjoyment!  Sitting down and creating these beauties is the perfect therapy for anyone needing a little 'me' time!  Check it out and call the store now at 970-613-1631 to sign up for your class(es) - it's going to be so hard to pick just one!  Invite a friend and double the fun!!! 
 
OH!!  OH!! AND OH!!!!! - We've got a huge SAVE THE DATE and CLASS DESCRIPTIONS below on the FINNABAIR Classes being offered August 1st & 2nd.  We are anxiously awaiting photos of the class samples but for now the descriptions are below!!  Enjoy and get your name on the class lists soon...we are certain they all will fill up quickly!
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TECHNIQUE TUESDAY:  Stop in any time from Noon-4.  Learn a something new to do with your cards and take home a sample and/or technique tag with instructions!  Tuesdays, 6/2, 9, 16, 23, 30  FREE
SCRAPYARD CARDS:  These cards are made with the new Kaiser Craft Scrap Yard paper, perfectly designed for your favorite ‘Gearhead’…and just in time for Father’s Day!  Bring your basic kit to class. With Marsha on Wednesday, 6/3 from 6-8pm OR on Friday, 6/5 from 10-Noon   4/$15
BOXED MINI CHEST W/PLATFORM BLANK:  Did you just love Grace’s last Chest Album?  Well, now you can make the 16-page blank and platform (with or without the hardware) and doll it up with your own personalized theme.  You can choose to make the chest album and platform for $40 and if you’d like to add the 8 pieces of hardware it’s $12 additional.  Bring your basic kit to class.     With Grace on Thursday, 6/4 from 9-5    $40 or $52
 



HOME SWEET HOME TAGS (& BLOCKS):  These darling tags simply take you back to those carefree days of the past…and feel like a hug! Bring your basic kit to class.  With Grace on Thursday, 6/4 from 6-8    $15
 
MEET THE ARTIST WITH CHERRI ROBB!  Cherri is published in the Summer Edition of Somerset Studio Gallery.  Her altered art book is titled “For the Joy of Angels and Pears”.  The magazine will be on sale in the store, and Cherri will have the original art on display.  Also, Cherri has designed a set of 4 pear stamps for Lost Coast Design stamps, which will be available for purchase.  And, she will be using her pear stamps for a Distressed Spray Stain demonstration – learn 5 ways to love the product! Cheri made gift tags using the pears and stain techniques, and the first 14 to sign up and view the demo will receive a free tag compliments of Cherri & the store!   With Cheri on Saturday, 6/6 from Noon-2:30    FREE!!
ENCHANTED MINI DRAWER:  This beautiful album base is mesmerizing!  The class focuses on creating the drawer/holder which houses an enchanting mini album to be offered later in the month.  This drawer can also be used without an album for trinkets and treasures.  Bring your basic kit to class.  With Grace on Saturday, 6/6 from 10-4    $27
IT’S A FABULOUS ‘PATSY DEMO”!!:  We’ve received so many great products in the store that it’s time to demo some of them!!  Stop by any time between 12:30-3:30 to what Patsy will be pulling out of the magic hat – you can be assured it will be great fun!!  With Patsy on Sunday, 6/7 from  12:30-3:30    FREE!!!
TEENY, TINY CARDS:   We’re going to ink and die cut and stamp and create these cute little cards.  Samples will be available soon.  Bring your basic kit to class.  With Patsy on Wednesday, 6/10 from 2-4    $7 
G45 BABY 3D:  She’s at it again – fussy cutting to create a great piece to hang on your wall…or a special nursery wall!  It’s the perfect baby gift! Bring your basic kit to class.  With Julia on Thursday, 6/11 from 6-8.   $12 or $8 for repeaters
DISTRESS INK TECHNIQUES:  These magic pads can create a lot of diverse looks.  Come in and learn at least 7 techniques and take home instruction tags for all 7.  Bring your basic kit to class.   With Patsy on Friday, 6/12 from 6-8  $30
G45 JUNE CARDS:  Sunshine and Summer are the theme of these softly gorgeous cards!  Bring your basic kit to class.  With Denise on Saturday, 6/13 from 10:30-12:30   4/$18
 
NEW PRODUCT DEMO WITH CARON!!:  She’s back….and with some amazing new products from 3 of your favorite manufacturers -  BoBunny, Impression Obsession, and Elizabeth Craft!!  Stop by any time between Noon-3 to see these new products in action!  With Caron on Saturday, 6/13 from Noon-3pm  FREE!!!
MY LIFE IN THE CARNI BOARD BOOK:  This five-spread altered book is entertaining just to play with this delightful line of paper.  Each spread features tags that can be used to collect party, pet or fun family photos.  No altered art experience is required…just one tube of UHU glue stick & a roll of Skor tape.  The cover includes drilling holes and adding a simple blanket stitch, and is adorned with glue-on buttons.  Take home, add photos and display!  All supplies included, but bring your basic tool kit.  With Cherri on Sunday 6/14 from 12-4  $40
LATTICE CARDS:  Talk about getting you in the summertime mood!  These cards will definitely brighten your spirits and make someone’s day all at the same time!  Bring your basic kit to class.  With Diane on Wednesday, 6/17 from 2-4   3/$15
G45 JUNE BOXED ALBUM:  Pearls and roses and lace, oh my!!!  This G45 June Album of the Month is soft and pretty and oh so girlie!!  Bring your basic kit to class.  With Grace on Thursday, 6/18 from 9-5    $49
BETSY’S COUTURE CARDS:  These beautifully stated cards will surely take you back somewhere in time!  They are filled with nostalgia and will warm your heart.  Bring your basic kit to class.  With Marsha on Friday, 6/19 from 2-4  OR  on Wednesday, 6/24 from 6-8   5/$18
ENCHANTED MINI ALBUM:  This is the enchantingly beautiful mini album that fits oh so adorably in the Enchanted Mini Drawer offered earlier in the month.  Sign up for BOTH classes to create a beautiful and mystical set.  Bring your basic kit to class.  With Grace on Saturday, 6/20 from 9-5    $45
 
FATHER’S DAY: Artsy will be CLOSED on Sunday, June 21st in celebration of Father’s Day!!!  Enjoy!
TRINKET BOX:  This innocent and beautiful little vintage-themed box will surprise you with all its little compartments!  Plus, you will create in class all the trinkets to place inside! Bring your basic kit to class.  With Doug on Thursday, 6/25 from 1-5    $15
 
 
B&J FAUX SUEDE CARDS:   Learn how to create this fabulous suede look and feel with the wonderful B&J product line.  Samples will be posted soon.  Bring your basic kit to class.  With Patsy on Friday, 6/26 from 6-8    $20
PRIMARY ELEMENTS TECHNIQUES:  Beautiful little powders glittering in a pot.  What happens when you open them and start playing?  Come find out!  Bring your basic kit to class.    With Julia on Saturday, 6/27 from 10-1     $15
 
 
G45 COUTURE 3D:  It’s back for one last time!  Since the G45 Couture line of paper is discontinued, this will be your last chance to create this stunning 3D work of art.  Bring your basic kit to class.    With Julia on Saturday, 6/27 from 2-4   $12 or $8 for repeaters.
 
 
A DAY AT THE BEACH BOX CARD:  Who would have thought a crab could be so cute!?  This adorable beachy-themed card will have you relaxing in no time.  Bring your basic kit to class.  With Diane on Sunday, 6/28 from 1-3   $10
 
 SAVE THESE AUGUST DATES!!!!!!!!

 
FINNABAIR MIXED MEDIA CLASSES! This amazing artist will be stopping at ARTSY for 2 days  in August during her USA class tour this summer. Here are the class descriptions - photos of the samples will be posted as soon as they are available!  Get Ready!


Saturday, 8/1    8:30a-12:30p    
Daydreamer - Mixed Media Collage on canvas (4hrs) - beautiful, artsy project step by step: creating background, texture, adding shadow, painting, spraying. Using embellishments together with common objects or not used leftovers. Mixed-media fun for everyone and great possibility to learn about such products as Silks - shimmering acrylics, pigments, Art Basics Line: Black Gesso, 3D Gels and more!      $110
 
Saturday, 8/1     1:30p-6p

Overemotional - Mixed Media Collage on canvas (4.5 hrs) - beautiful, artsy project step by step: creating background, texture, using white gesso, sprays, pencils and stamps. Great way of including embellishments together with common objects or not used leftovers. Mixed-media fun for everyone and great possibility to learn about such products as Prima Art Basics White Heavy Gesso, Modeling Paste Soft Gels, sprays, pigments and more!     $115

Sunday, 8/2    8:30a-12:30p

Time Capsule - Mixed Media Collage on canvas (4hrs) - beautiful, artsy project step by step: creating background, texture, using clear gesso, sprays, Art Ingredients Line. Great way of including embellishments together with common objects or not used leftovers. Mixed-media fun for everyone and great possibility to learn about such products as Prima Art Basics Clear Gesso, 3D Gels, Light Paste, Soft Gels, Art Ingredients including Beads, Mica Powders and Flakes... and more!    $110

Sunday, 8/2       1:30p-6p
The ARTifact - Mixed Media Collage on canvas (4.5hrs) - beautiful, artsy project step by step in dark dramatic colors with a lot of light and amazing texture. Project includes creating background, texture, composition and using  Prima Art Ingredients, Art Extravagance and Art Basics Line. Great way of including embellishments together with common objects or not used leftovers and to learn about such products as Graphite and Sand Pastes, Art Basics Modeling Paste, Black Gesso, Soft Gels and Art Ingredients Mica Powders.     $120