July Classes at Artsy!

ARTSY’S JULY CLASS DESCRIPTIONS 

Remember, you'll receive a 10% Discount on your Entire Regular-Price Purchase on the day of class!!

MAGNETIC SHADOW BOX - JULY:  The July Magnetic Shadowbox has a focus on Independence Day with a summer feel.  Please bring your basic toolkit, pop-dots and glue dots along. Patsy has magnetic shadow boxes available at an additional cost if this is your first seasonal shadow box class. With Marsha on Tuesday, 7/2 from 12:30-3:30pm or Saturday, 7/20 from 12:30-3:30pm.  $22 (+ cost of shadowbox if needed)

PLAY DAY AT ARTSY:  These days at Artsy have been a true hit and the feedback has been great!  FREE play days in your Happy Place!  Can’t get better than that.  So, if you’re looking for a place to really spread out and work on that “UFO” (UnFinished Object) or if you wanna acquire some new toys at Artsy and then break into them immediately and be creative, then this time is for you!  Do you want to be creative with other people?  Bring a friend and play in the Artsy Classroom.  Play Days have caught on in the last few months so plan now to come in on one or all five dates in July from 10am-5pm each day.  The store is in Summer Hours mode and now open until 6pm to allow you time to shop afterwards, but you will need to wrap everything up by closing time.  Bring your basic kit with you as supplies are not included.  Wednesday 7/2, Tuesday 7/9 , Friday 7/19, Tuesday 7/23, or Wednesday 7/31, from 10am-5pm each day.   FREE! 

HONOR FLIGHT CARDS:  Honor flights are trips to Washington DC for veterans.  It is a time for them to see the monuments and memorials for the wars they fought.  We are going to make 120 cards before September 1st, one for each veteran making the flight.  Want to be a part of it?!  Make a card at home and write a message inside, then drop it by the store.  Or come in on any of these days to make cards: July 5, 10, 24, 28 or 30.  Thank a vet for your freedom!

ALCOHOL INKS – LEVEL 1:  This Level 1 class introduces Alcohol Inks to students that are new to the medium or need a refresher. We will explain the color wheel/ color theory, how to manipulate and safely apply alcohol inks, and complete a small project on a variety of surfaces. You will gain an understanding of how this vibrant fluid ink works, how colors combine, and have a fun time exploring the foundations of what you and the medium are capable of creating. *This Level 1 class is a prerequisite for the more advanced Level 2 class scheduled 2 weeks later on July 20.  With Randy & Teresa Redmond-Ott on Saturday, 7/6 from 1-4pm.  $45, all supplies included.

LAWN FAWN SUMMER CARDS:  3 interactive summer cards, including the newest die, center picture window card. This die is so new the card is not yet pictured. We will also be making Karen Burniston’s pop up castle. Bring your basic kit to class.  With Julia on Thursday, 7/11 from 10am-1:30pm.  $22

SIZZIX JOURNAL 661906:  This Journal class returns with Cherri … and it gets finished on one day.  Students will learn to cut their own papers with this Eileen Hull journal die.   The featured paper is Stamperia.  If you would like different Stamperia papers than the class sample for your journal, you can leave a message at the store, and Cherri will work with you directly.  This is a blank journal with a few embellishments and is intended for your own thoughts.  A few poems are included for inspiration.  Students bring standard tool box PLUS small post-it-notes, UHU glue stick (required), ¼ & ½ inch Skor tape, white tacky glue with fine tip point, glue book (old magazine or catalogue), personal 12” paper trimmer,12” skor pal, corner punch 1/2 inch round, piercing tool, and distress inks with blender tool to match the paper you select.  With Cherri on Friday, 7/12 from 10am-1:30pm OR on Saturday, 7/13 from 10am-1:30pm (Bring your lunch). $28  LIMIT 6

KALEIDOSCOPE BOX ALBUM: This month Grace is showing you how to create this incredible album featuring the relatively new paper collection Kaleidoscope from Graphic 45.  It’s amazing and beyond words…you won’t be disappointed!  It’s a 2-Day class filled with lots of fun!  Bring your basic kit to class. With Grace on Saturday, 7/13 from 9am-5pm AND on Sunday, 7/14 from 9am-4pm.  $75  

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CARDS:  Create a variety of birthday cards using several fun techniques.  Bring your basic tool kit.  With Denise on Tuesday, 7/16 from 10:30am-12:30pm.  4/$18

CSU CARD GROUP:   This card making group from CSU meets monthly at Artsy.  They are a lovely group that is open to having any of Artsy’s customers that wish to join them.  They meet at the store on the 1^st or 2^nd Wednesday of every month.  They create handmade cards to sell at various venues throughout the year.  The funds go towards scholarships for non-traditional students.  If you want to create but have enough cards lying around, consider joining this group or donating finished cards to them.  What a great cause!  On Wednesday, 7/17 from 10am-Noon.  Free, but bring your basic kit.

ART IMPRESSIONS WATERCOLOR BASICS: Use stamps and markers to create beautiful watercolor looking cards.  With a few simple tips and tricks, Patsy will turn your frustration with watercolor imagery into pure FUN!!!  To sweeten the deal, a stamp set is INCLUDED!!  Bring your basic kit.  With Patsy on Thursday 7/18 from 10-Noon.   $22  (Limit 4)

ALCOHOL INKS – LEVEL 2* (*PRE-REQUISITE ALCOHOL INKS – LEVEL 1):  This intermediate class further explores more techniques that take your Alcohol ink art to another level of sophistication.  Once you’ve completed the Level 1 class*, which is a pre-requisite for this Level 2 class, your working knowledge of this medium is ready for an upgrade.  You will learn more refined techniques using art brushes and color choices for natural landscapes.  Students will have at minimum one finished project to take home.  All supplies are provided in this class.  With Randy & Teresa Redmond-Ott on Saturday, 7/20 from 1-4pm.  $45

BOMBAY SUNSET CARDS:  So what’s with all the paper and doodahs?  You’re going to make 4 cards and take home all the leftovers from 6 sheets of paper and the pack of doodahs!  Woohoo! Bring your basic kit to class.  With Patsy on Sunday, 7/21 from 12:30-2:30.  $25

NORTHWOODS WAGON WHEEL: This looks pretty in black and white. Wait until you learn how to paint it! Learn watercolor stamping techniques using this beautiful Northwoods Wagon Wheel stamp.  Patsy will guide you through some incredibly easy steps in water coloring that will be sure to impress the recipients of these gorgeous, yet simple cards.  Stamp not included.  Bring your basic kit to class.  With Patsy on Thursday, 7/25 from 10:30-12:30.  $8

G45 Z-FOLDS TWO WAY CARDS:  Another new class from Susan coming your way! This class features two Z Fold cards done two ways - inside and out!  Susan includes written instructions as well as measurements for a third Z-Fold! REQUIRED SUPPLIES:  Basic kit including paper trimmer and Scor-Pal, liquid and dry adhesives.  Please bring Peeled Paint, Seedless Preserves, Rust and Vintage Photo Distress Inks if you have them. With Susan M on Saturday, 7/27 from 10:30-1pm.  $20

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE CARD (NO LINE COLORING TECHNIQUES):  In this class, coloring concepts will be shared for illustration techniques with colored pencils…color selection, how to apply highlights and shadows as well as finer detailing.  The illustrator/artist preferred Faber-Castell Poly Chromos Colored Pencils will be used for demonstration that you will be able to try out; however, class participants are expected to bring your own colored pencils to work with.  Students will not only gain a working knowledge of this fun medium but will also create this adorable card in class. Card stock and stamp image provided.  Bring your basic kit to class (including bone folder!). With Teresa on Saturday, 7/27 from 1-4pm.  $23

 CLASS POLICIES

***Classes start promptly at the time listed.  Please have your lovely buns in the seat and be ready to go!    Showing up late is very disruptive to the class that is already in progress.  Plan ahead for traffic or other things that might slow you down! 

If you are more than 10 minutes late, you may be asked to get into another class.  If you are more than 15 minutes late, you will forfeit your class fee. 

Classes must be paid for at the time of registration.  You are not considered registered unless a class is paid for which could affect your seat in those classes with student limits.  You may pay with cash, check or use a credit card with a $2 handling fee.  You may register over the phone and mail in a check or give us a credit card number. 

We also assume you're taking a class to enjoy a break for a few hours and learn some cool stuff without interruptions.  That said, we will now begin each class by asking you to turn off your cell phones or silence them during class.  This will enhance everyone's learnin' and enjoyment of the class at hand.

Thank you in advance for understanding.  If you have problems or questions about these policy updates, please see Patsy.