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MARCH 2011 CLASSES
Please call us at 833-9500 at least 2 days before the class to pre-register and pre-pay. Our Class Kit is required for each student attending or you may pay $5 extra to use our supplies. All fees are forfeited if student fails to attend or cancels less than 2 days before the class.


Painting with

Creamy Pearl Paint


Layered Embossing

 

 

 

SATURDAY, MARCH 5

10 to Noon

COLORING BOLD STAMPS: PART 1

Turn the old tune “Accentuate the Positive” on its head when you use a new Hero Arts bold stamp and color the negative spaces three different ways.  First, we’ll emboss the image and color it with creamy pearl paint that we make ourselves.  Second, we’ll use a technique called Layered Embossing and color it with Distres inks.  And third, we will give the stamp a tone-on-tone look using inks and papers.  Learn how to work with bold stamps in this creative and colorful class!  Bring class kit and ask for a supply list. 

 

FEE: $20

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Tone on Tone Stamping



Make paper with Saran Wrap? You Bet!

SATURDAY, MARCH 5

2 to 4pm

COLORING BOLD STAMPS: PART 2

Continue learning how to stamp and color bold stamps in this class.  We will use the new Reverse Tree Sprout from Memory Box and color it several ways using Copic markers; Memento re-inkers and saran wrap; and another stamp!  Learn a lot and have great fun in this technique-packed class. Bring class kit and ask for a supply list.

FEE: $20

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TUESDAY, MARCH 8

12 Noon to 2pm

SAVOR EACH SEASON

We will use the new “Tree for all Seasons” to make a colorful accordion card that portrays the tree in each season’s colorful glory. 

FEE: $25

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Techniques:

Creamy Pearlized Paint

Background Stamping

Card Flap Design

 


Techniques:

Kissing

Background Stamping

Inked Edges

Punched Leaves

SATURDAY, MARCH 12

10 TO NOON

TECHNIQUE MADNESS: PART 1

Learn a variety of fun stamping and coloring techniques that will bring your stamps to life.  We will explore resist and kissing techniques plus different coloring techniques.  Sound difficult or advanced?  It’s Not!  Join us whether you know how to stamp or not – we guarantee your success! Bring class kit and ask for a supply list.

FEE: $20

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Techniques:

Pealized Paper, Water & Flower

Resist

Inked Edges



Techniques:

Pearlized Marker Painting

Zig Zag Fold

Decorative Edge

Perfect Paper Match

 


Techniques:

Creating Background Paper with Plastic Wrap

SATURDAY, MARCH 12

2 to 4pm

TECHNIQUE MADNESS: PART 2

Another technique-driven class that will take you on a fun and fulfilling stamping and coloring journey.  Join us!  Bring class kit and ask for a supply list.

FEE: $20

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Techniques:

Masking

Inking with markers

Pearlized Stamping


SATURDAY, MARCH 19

10am to Noon

"ARTIST IN  YOU"

Vibrant and carefree splotches of color make these cards hard to miss.  We will use Distress inks in bright and cheerful colors to create the perfect canvas for images and sentiments stamped in black ink.  The striking contrast between dark and light will draw you in for a closer look.  The stamps we will use are from Unity Stamp Company.  Bring class kit and ask for a supply list.

FEE: $20

 

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Outside of Card


Inside of card

 

SATURDAY, MARCH 19

2 to 4pm

BOOKS AND BOOKMARKS

Anyone who loves reading will love this class as we explore the possibilities of some new Impression Obsession stamps that are all about reading, books and bookmarks.  Bookmarks make wonderful gifts -- even in this age of Kindles and Nooks! Join us for a fun and enlightening class.

FEE: $22

 

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SATURDAY, MARCH 26

10 to Noon

COMFORT CARDS

Rarely are we prepared for sad occasions and many times we just don’t have time to stop and make a sympathy or comforting card for a friend.  This class will prepare you and give you ideas for making such cards.  We will use a variety of stamps including a new set from Hero Arts. Bring class kit.

FEE: $20

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SATURDAY, MARCH 26

2 to 4pm

MARIPOSA CARDS

Spring is here so let’s celebrate by making cards using a gorgeous set of cards and envelopes from DCWV called “Mariposa.”  Butterflies will fly all over these cards and the soft hues of spring are a delight.  You take home a whole box of 40 cards and envelopes!  Class limited so sign up early.

FEE: $30

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