Class: With Sincere Sympathy w/ Kathy Rosecrans

Join Kathy Saturday afternoon and create 3 beautiful floral themed cards featuring stamps by Hero Arts.  Kathy uses a single flower design as the focal point on each, but the results are very different.  Let her show you how to amp up the versatility of a simple image by using layers and color.  Kathy's trademark vintage stylings are the perfect touches to complete the quiet elegance necessary for a sympathy card.  She'll take the challenge out of creating this type of card and you can apply these same techniques to make cards of all themes for all-occasions. 

May 26th, Saturday:  1:00pm - 4:00pm (class fee $25.00)

Class: Charming Children with Cheryl Valadez

Join me Sunday afternoon and we will ink up a couple of the fabulous Penny Black children's images created by the talented Mo Manning.  You've seen her illustrations on the Internet and in many children's books, but now Penny Black has produced some of her wonderful designs and they are available in rubber.  These charming images pair perfectly with Copic markers so grab your Copic bags and class kits, and let's get to coloring!

This is a 3+ hour class, depending on how quickly you color.  There are only slots for 6 people, so call the shop if you're interested in signing up.    

Copic Colors Used:

Strawberry Girl - 

skin (E11, E00, E000, R22, R20)

hair (E59, E37, E35, E31, E50)

reds (R59, R29, R22)

greens (G17, G14, G20)

dress (B01, B000, B0000)

petticoat and flower (YR09, YR07, YR02)

ground (E35, E31, E50)

background (Y00, Y000, Y0000)

dots (Y02, Y000, YR02, Y21, YR65, YR61, YR24, 0)

gray (C1)

Feel Better-

skin (E15, E13, E11, R02)

hair (C7, C5, C3, C1)

scrubs (BG15, BG13, BG11, BG10)

hat/coat (C3, C1, C00)

bear (E35, E31, E50, R50, R29, R22)

shoes (R59, R29, R22, C5, C3, C1, C00)

stethoscope (C5, C3, C1)

groung (E35, E31, E50)

background (B01, B000, B0000)

dots (B41, B45, B01, B000, 0)

Sunday, May20th - 1:00pm - 4:00pm (class fee $25.00)

Class: Games People Play with Cheryl Thorpe

Join Cheryl Thorpe Saturday and she'll explain the mysteries of soldering to you and you'll create this playful, one-of-a-kind bracelet in the process.  You will learn to solder metal around dominoes, dice, and game pieces adding decorative textures and details that make this project truly special.  

May 19th, Saturday:  10:00am - 2:00pm (+) (class fee $50.00)     

Class: Curiosity Dipdych Workshop with Caroline Lawson

Join Caroline Lawson Friday for a day filled with collage and creativity.  You'll create this wonderful diptych from 2 collaged tags that are hinged together to showcase layers of imagery.  Create a surreal fantasy featuring a couple of fabulous stamped designs against a backdrop of elements trimmed from "The Old Curiosity Shoppe" paper pad from Graphic 45.  Bring your class kit and be sure to add a pair of sharp paper scissors and a good glue stick, along with a pad of the "The Old Curiosity Shoppe".

May 18th, Friday:  10:00am - 4:00pm (class fee $35.00)  

Class: Faux Stitched Cards with Kathy Rosecrans

Join Kathy Saturday morning and you'll create 4 wonderful cards perfect for any occasion.  Kathy works her magic with a series of Hero Arts stamps sure to put a little spring in your step and a song in your heart.   A little faux stitchery and some vibrant Copic coloring finish these cards off and make for a sweet set of lovely sentiments.  Don't miss this class!

May 12th, Saturday-  10:00am - 12:00pm (class fee $25.00)

Mermaid Make-Up

Hey, all!  For everyone who attended my Copic Skin and Hair coloring class on April 21st, we will be meeting tomorrow at CP2 at 1:00pm to finish the mermaid coloring page.  If you are not able to attend tomorrow, I also plan on being at the shop on Friday at 1:00pm.  Feel free to drop in on one of those days and I'll show you how to color the exotic skin and hair tones used on the mermaid sheet.  I hope to see you there!

Bring your Copics and your mermaid coloring page.

Back by popular demand!  Join Arley this Saturday for a repeat of an amazing class he taught in April.

This is a 2-day class, stretched over one week (to give you time to collect all your items).  You will make this 8" x 12" Apothecary Shadow box to hold potions, vials, diagrams, ornaments, bones, photos & amulets for the witch in you.

1st class Arley will lead you in painting & decorating the shadow box.

2nd class Arley will show you how to add all the extras that go inside.

Supplies needed - please bring (1st class):

Acrylic paints

Paint brushes

Water cup 

Scissors

Glue (for paper)

Tweezers

Plus, if you have them: an assortment of "Distress Inks", a blending tool, a few halloween stamps, and gel medium, --if you don't want to share in class.

(The box is designed to hang on the wall.  If you want it to stand, you might want to bring some "legs" - wooden beads or TH's metal foundation feet)

Class Kit (provided by Arley) includes:

wooden shadow box, decorative papers, textured paper & gauze, gel medium, 6 glass bottles, skulls, potion labels, hang tags, witch & vintage medical ephemera, various "ingredients", & assorted knick-knacks to add to the box. 

Visit Arley's blog to see more pictures of this project and his other fabulous works!

May 5th and May 12th (2 Saturdays, a week apart) - 1:00pm to 4:00pm (class fee is $50 and covers both days)

Join Shay Saturday afternoon and create 2 wonderful Hero Arts cards with tons of vintage appeal.  Lots of embossing and distressing makes these cards special and the addition of lovely embellishments are the perfect finishing touches.  You'll even learn a trick or two from the Tim Holtz playbook!  Plus, it's the perfect way to relax on a Saturday afternoon.  

Add the following items to your kit, if you have them on hand:  glossy accents, Tim Holtz distress tool, foam tape / dimensional pop dots, and distress inks in Black Soot and Vintage Photo.

April 28th, Saturday:  1:00pm - 3:00pm (class fee $25.00)  

Class: Copic Handbook Skin and Hair with Cheryl Valadez

Join me Saturday afternoon and bring your Copics!  We'll be coloring up a storm, focusing on skin and hair techniques and color combos.  This will be the first of a series of classes I'll develop around a number of frequently asked Copic coloring questions.  We'll start by talking about the challenges of coloring skin and hair, then we'll move to practicing on stamped images I'll provide you.  We'll round out the class by completing 2 pages you can add to a 3-ring binder (not included) and use for future reference that will include traditional skin and hair combos, as well as "exotic" combos suitable for mermaids, fairies, vampires, zombies, etc.

Future Copic classes will feature:  Creating the illusion of Black and White,  Fun with Textures, and Coloring Flowers and Nature Elements.

April 21st, Saturday:  1:00pm - 4:00pm (class fee $25.00)

Class: Hero Arts Flower Power with Kathy Rosecrans

Join Kathy Saturday morning and create a trio of sunny flower cards featuring images by Hero Arts.  Nobody does flowers like Hero Arts does flowers!  AND...nobody showcases Hero Arts like Kathy does!  Lots of beautiful details with just a dash of whimsy makes these cards perfect for any occasion.  You'll see Kathy's signature stitching on at least one of the cards and that type of delicate detail is what makes her cards so special.  Get in the mood for warmer weather and spend a lovely morning relaxing and creating with Kathy. 

April 21st, Saturday:  10:00am - 12:00pm (class fee $25.00)