My oh my....say it isn't so! We've been seeing back-to-school ads everywhere....so that must means fall is around the corner. BUT before we 'go there' we're making a big bang in August for you. Just check out these incredibly unique classes and register for at least 3 of 'em so you can get the Fall Gift Bag Class on the 30th for FREE!! (...'ya KNOW you want to take it anyway, right?!?!?) Lots of great fun in store...enjoy!!!
NORTHWOODS WOLF CARD:
The ‘wolf’ has returned! It’s
been quite a popular subject and you will learn all kinds of wonderful little
tips and tricks for painting and coloring these beautiful images. Don’t wait too long to register as each class
has a 5-student limit. Bring your basic
kit to class. With Marsha on Tuesday, 8/2
from 2-4pm. $8
(LIMIT OF 5)
(LIMIT OF 5)
FIELD OF POPPIES: This class is simply amazing! Susan is bringing this class back for another round it was so popular in June! She will teach you how to actually DRAW these gorgeous poppies by hand and create these beautiful cards. Yep - this is not a stamped background...you'll be so proud of yourself for learning this technique. Bring your basic kit to class. With Susan on Wednesday, 8/3 from 10:30am-Noon. $5
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TAGS! TAGS! TAGS!: Once you learn a few of these little tricks to make gorgeous
tags, you’ll wonder why you didn’t use them before this! They make wonderful embellishments for cards
or albums….and you can do so very much with them – from inks and stains to
pearly stuff and doodahs! You’ll learn
it all. Bring your basic kit to
class. With Patsy on Thursday, 8/4 from
6-8pm. $10
BUTTERFLY KISSES BOX: Using the
beautiful BoBunny Butterfly Kisses paper collection, you will learn how to
transform a couple of pieces of plain white piece of heavy cardstock into this
gorgeous box! And in only ONE hour to
boot!! Stick around and sign up for the
matching card class that follows this one and you’ll have a complete set for
yourself or a great gift! Bring your
basic kit to class. With Diane on
Friday, 8/5 from Noon-1pm. $5
BUTTERFLY KISSES CARDS: Butterfly Kisses is one of BoBunny’s newest paper collections
and it’s simply one of our very favorites!
You’ll create these stunning cards learning all kinds of embellishment
tricks of the trade…die cutting, Stickles, inking, distressing, and lots more. Oh, and if you didn’t already read about it,
there is a matching card box you can learn how to make too! That class is just ahead of the card class. Bring
your basic kit to class. With Diane on
Friday, 8/5 from 2-4pm. 5/$18
GIRLY “TOOL” BOX: OK, Ladies!!
You know you all need this one, right? It’s totally diverse. It can be used as a craft tool box, an indoor
herb garden (Caron’s favorite), in the bathroom for lotions & potions or as
a centerpiece for your table (silverware, napkins, salt and pepper). In
addition to your basic kit, please also bring if you have them a pencil,
scissors, Xacto knife, foam brushes and Soft Gloss Gel. If you don’t have some of these things, it’s
okay…Caron will have them on hand, but it might go faster if you can bring your
own instead of sharing. With Caron on
Saturday, 8/6 from 10am-1pm. $23
(LIMIT of 5)
(LIMIT of 5)
CARDS TO “DIE” FOR: Get extra mileage from your dies! Don’t just use them for simple cardstock
alone. In this class, you will learn how
to use dies and double sided adhesive to cut and glitter the sections. No messing around with transfer sheets. This is easy and fun! Turning the accordion
dies into TUNNEL CARDS to make a diorama is a great way to totally change the
look of the accordion dies. Any of the
accordion dies can be used to create a tunnel card – the possibilities are endless! We will also alter the shimmer sheetz with
alcohol inks to give that old antique look. Bring your basic kit to class. With Caron on Saturday, 8/6 from 2-4pm. $17
THIS GUY ALBUM: What a great album to
gift to that special GUY in your life!
Or simply fill it yourself with photos of him or the whole clan of guys
in your life! It’s such a fabulous deal –
awesome paper and lots of room inside for photos! Bring your basic kit to class. With Pat on Sunday, 8/7 from 11:30am-4pm. $25
OPAL MAGIC MIXED MEDIA MINI CANVAS: OMG!
That’s all we can say….what a gorgeous mini canvas to adorn your mantle,
coffee table, or night stand. Or gift
this one to someone special - after all, dragonflies do symbolize change and
happiness. Julia has fashioned lots of
incredible pieces into this mini canvas – you’ll learn oh so much. Bring your
basic kit to class. With Julia on
Sunday, 8/7 from Noon-2:30. $18
AQUARIUM CARD: This dimensional piece will keep you mesmerized with all its
shiny and shimmery contents. You’ll
think you’re looking at a real aquarium!
Bring your basic kit to class.
With Juli on Monday, 8/8 from 10:30am-2pm. $15
CORNER
STAND-UP CARDS: Soooooo…it’s
not about a ‘stand-up’ comic, but this stand-up card is a very unique idea and
one that will surely still bring lots
of smiles! You’ll learn how to use this
unique folding technique to create a lovely base that can house many, many
great pop-out features! Bring your basic
kit to class. With Judi on Tuesday, 8/9
from 10am-Noon. 2/$10
CHRISTMAS TAGS: Donna is extending the Christmas in July just
a bit by taking her folding techniques to the next level in creating these beautiful
Christmas tags! Bring your basic kit to
class. With Donna on Wednesday, 8/10
from 10am-Noon. $10
TEA BAG CLUB: This fun little ‘Club’ is not so little
anymore! Tea Bag folding has gone as ‘viral’
as it can at Artsy. Classes fill up
quickly – so quickly that we are offering it twice this month! This month Donna brings you these stunning
Butterfly folds! PLUS, you’ll learn how
to ‘make them fly’ at the same time!! Bring
your basic kit to class. With Donna on
Wednesday, 8/10 from 2-4pm OR Tuesday,
8/16 from 2-4pm. $10
NORTHWOODS COVERED BRIDGE CARD:
The Northwood summer stamp collection is a hit! You’ll learn some awesome tips and tricks to
bring this charming covered bridge to life.
It will surely bring joy to its recipient (even if it’s you!). Don’t
wait too long to register as the class has a 5-student limit. Bring your basic kit to class. With Marsha on Thursday, 8/11 from
2-4pm. $8 (LIMIT OF 5)
LEMONADE STAND
ALBUM: What a fun and colorful way to
enjoy those great summer photos! Grace is
opening this up to those who only would like to make the blank only on Friday
night, as well as to those who want to make the entire project over both days. Bring your basic kit to class. With Grace on Friday, 8/12 from 5:30-8:30pm AND
Saturday, 8/13 from 9am-4:30pm. $65 for
Full Project, $35 for Blank only on Friday night.
G45 SAFARI 3D: Calling all you adventure lovers….and wild
animal fans! NEW from Graphic 45 – it’s
the Safari Collection and Julia will teach you how make these animals literally
pop off the page! Learn how to use 3 sheets of the same paper to bring
dimension and life to this image. Bring
your basic kit to class. With Julia on
Saturday, 8/13 from 2-4pm. $12 (or $8
for ‘repeaters’)
STAMPING AROUND: Just like the name says….you’ll learn how to use a simple stamp
to create such a lovely and versatile border ‘around’ your card! Super fun…plus
a branch stamp is included in this one!
Bring your basic kit to class.
With Patsy on Sunday, 8/14 from 1-3pm.
2/$10
QUILTED CARDS: Boy, oh boy….we have such clever ideas this month (well…we do
every month we think, but this ‘brings it’)!
You’ll learn from the ‘master’
how to bring that quilted feel to your card making as well as a bit about
paring colors and patterns. Bring your
basic kit. With Patsy on Monday, 8/15
from 10:30am-12:30pm. 3/$10
TEENY, TINY CARDS: So much fun with such a small subject!! But don’t let the name fool you – you’ll fall
in love with these cute little cards. This
month is two-step stamping techniques!
It’s fun and simple – and oh so effective! To those of you skeptics out there, don’t let
the size fool you! Bring your basic kit
to class. With Patsy on Monday, 8/15
from 1:30-2:30pm $7
DISTRESS STAIN CARDS: He’s baaaaack!!! Doug has returned
after being away from teaching for nearly a year. But what a bang he’s coming back with. Wow! These cards are so full of secrets and
techniques you’ll think you’re working with a detective! Not really, but they are full of great techniques
using the Distress Stains. So get
registered today – there’s a limit of ONLY 6 students! Bring your basic kit to class. With Doug on Tuesday, 8/16 from
10:30-Noon. 2/$10 LIMIT of 6.
PAINT &
STENCIL TECHNIQUE CLASS: Paints and stencils can bring such
clever and easy style to any of your papercrafting projects from cards to
artboards - and everything in between!
Cherri is truly an expert with these techniques and will quickly build
your confidence in using both large and small stencils!! Bring your basic kit
to class. With Cherri on Wednesday, 8/17 from 1:30-3:30pm. $18
PRIMARY
ELEMENTS MICA POWDERS 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 Wednesday, 8/17 from 1:30-3:30pm. $15
TAGS
(& BLOCKS) HOME SWEET HOME: Bring your basic kit to class. With Grace on Thursday, 8/18 from 6-8pm. $15
(Be sure to tell the sales associate when you register if you’re a
newbie to this class and need the blocks too – there is a one-time additional
cost of $15 for the blocks that the tags attach to.)
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RUSTY SECRET:
What a great ink and distressing-technique class – especially if you’re
a vintagy kinda gal! You’ll take away lots
of great ideas that can be used on many of your papercrafting projects! Bring
your basic kit to class. With Kathy on
Friday, 8/19 from 2-4pm $7
APRON CLUB: By popular demand, the Apron Club returns to
Artsy – LIMIT TEN. Plain canvas quality
apron with three pockets will be turned into an original “work of art”! Make one for yourself, a gift, or a seasonal
design. The morning will include laying
down background colors and/or patterns and a sample art practice piece on
canvas. The aprons will be ironed to
heat set and left to dry over lunch break.
The afternoon will include designing your own apron style with
stencils/paints, stamps/ink and applicator-tipped-acrylic-paint tube for
writing and drawing whatever your heart desires. Includes all supplies. With
Cherri on Saturday, 8/20 from 10am-4pm.
$30 Class fee + $10 Apron fee to instructor. If you’re a repeater and have taken this
class previously, $20 Class fee + $10 Apron cost to instructor.
SISTERHOOD
REUNION #2: The
Sisterhood of the Traveling Scrap Journal reconvenes with their second reunion!
Please bring your book for show and tell.
Also bring basic tool box and a few pieces of coordinating journal
paper. Mentoring includes beading on
altered journal book edges, plus beaded “dragonfly”.
This is an ongoing group and the fee is paid directly to Cherri. If you're interested in joining in, newbies are certainly welcome - please speak with Patsy or Cherri in advance. With Cherri on Sunday, 8/21 from 12:30-3pm. $7
LOVELY LAVENDER
CARDS: Are you loving those beautiful
ladies from the Pion Designs lavender paper collection? Come get your fix with these old world-charm
cards. Bring your basic kit to
class. With Juli on Monday, 8/22 from 10:30am-Noon OR on Thursday, 8/25 from 6-8pm. 2/$10.
PAINT CHOICE CARDS:
Say whaaaat? What the heck does THAT mean??? Well…in this class, you’ll discover a REALLY
clever little “tool” and you simply won’t believe what Sue uses to create these fabulous cards! Hint????
It’s NOT card stock. This is also
a fabulous class for newbies. There’s a
little bit of everything – stamping, dry embossing, using a matting tool, and
lots of fun die cutting (but not on cardstock!!)! You’ll just have to sign up and check it out –
you’ll learn so much, have a ton of fun, and honestly won’t be
disappointed! Bring your basic kit to
class. With Sue on Tuesday, 8/23 from 10:30-12:30. 4/$10 (or if you’re a quick learner, you can
make a few more if time allows!)
ALCOHOL INK TECHNIQUES:
Little tiny bottles of ink can make fabulous backgrounds when you learn
how to use them. Bring your basic kit to
class. With Patsy on Wednesday, 8/24
from 6-8pm. $25
ART
BOARD SERIES: This is the
last of the three decorative art board classes.
Use these to adorn your studio or walls.
Change up accent colors to your favorite colors. Also, change up hand-lettered words with any
saying you prefer. Products used include
gel medium and the new Tim Holtz brushes.
Bring #2 through #6 round artist’s brushes if you have; no basic tool
box or other supplies required. Abstract
art requires no prior experience. With
Cherri on Friday, August 26th from 2 – 4:30pm. Class fee is $12.50 plus a $2.50 supply
fee. If you take more than one, the
“repeaters” classes will be $10 plus the supply fee.
$1
CARDS!! Yep! It’s been a while since we had this kind of
fun so we’re haulin’ out all the pieces, parts, and miscellaneous doodahs for
you to play with! Like usual, there will
likely be at least 6 different cards to make, all for $1 each. Bring your basic kit to class since adhesives
and tools are not provided. Call or stop
in the store to reserve your time slot.
Limited space is available in each time slot to help us plan enough
supplies for everyone. On Saturday, 8/27
from Noon-4pm. $1 per card made.
G45 HALLOWEEN IN WONDERLAND CARDS AND
BOX: This class was so popular in July and filled
up so FAST that we’re bringing it back for August! You’ll use the brand new Halloween paper
collection from Graphic 45 is so much fun and brings new meaning to jumping
down the rabbit hole for sure!! Learn
how to create this adorable little card box and coordinating Halloween
cards. Perfect little gift set for the
“Alice” addicts in your life!! Bring
your basic kit to class. With Diane on Saturday
8/27from 10am-4pm. Box & 6 cards/$25 LIMIT of 8.
MINI ALBUM:
This mini album is packed full of beautiful vintage charm! It’s one that will be cherished for
decades. Don’t delay though, there is a
5 student limit! Bring your basic kit to
class. With Shana on Sunday, 8/28 from Noon-3pm. $35
LIMIT of 5
STEAMPUNK
CARDS: Woohoo - Denise has gone totally
dimensional! And what a super fun
subject – Steampunk. You’ll learn so
very much in this class – including how to make a shaker card! Bring your basic kit to class. With Denise on Sunday, 8/28 from
12:30-2:30pm. 3/$15
FALL GIFT BAGS: It’s so hard to believe that we’re already
starting to look toward Fall, but yep…it’s going to be here in a couple short
months! And there’s no better way to get
ready for it than by learning these great ideas and techniques to make beautiful
gift bags for those harvest gifts! You
can register for this class independently or you can attend for FREE when you
Buy 3 classes in AUGUST!!! Bring your
basic kit to class. With Patsy on Tuesday,
8/30 from 6-8pm. $5 or FREE with
purchase of 3 AUGUST classes!!
NORTHWOODS FANTASY SUNFLOWER CARD:
One can never have too many Northwoods stamps…are we right?? You’ll have a fun time learning watercolor
techniques that will convert this sunflower into something much different than what
is traditionally expected! Don’t wait too long to register as this class
has a 5-student limit. Bring your basic
kit to class. With Marsha on Wednesday,
8/31 from 2-4pm. $8 (LIMIT OF 5)
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