I have a bunch of mini album classes planned for the summer. Expect a little bit of re-using, re-purposing, some fun messy techniques and a fun, stress-free way to keep the creative mojo working over the summer! Scroll down for more info on each of them. thanks for stopping by...
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Retro Technophile
In this class we are making a fun summer keepsake using old floppy diskettes!!! As well as using some random bits and bobs and some left overs from your stash, I'll be pulling out my trusty Martha butterfly punch, tiny letters, and bling! Technique-wise I'll show you a simple way to use alcohol ink, some chipboard decorating techniques, and how to make a fun doodled frame with the fabulous Sakura pens. When all is said and done, you'll get to take home a one-of-a-kind mini album to fill with summer memories, inspiration, or whatever else you've got kicking around at home!!
Class Details
Date: Tuesday, July 27th
Time: 7:00 to 8:30pm
Cost: $10 (+gst)
Student Supply Kit
- adhesive
- scissors
- four small photos (or ones that can be cropped to about 2"x2")
- any other words or small images that inspire you
Please note, each student must choose one colour combination from the following: red/turquoise (the demo), purple/yellow, orange/green. When you register, please let the girls know which one you want so I can get all the supplies pulled in time for the class. That being said, your album won't look exactly like mine, or even each others...this class is more about having fun and becoming comfortable in this medium, and not so-much copying the finished product!
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Summer Greetings
One of my favourite albums right now is one I made using leftover greeting cards from work! I'll show you a simple, but effective way to hand-bind an album, some spray ink techniques using stencils, as well as how to make a cute fabric flower to decorate the cover. We'll be using a bunch of fun, yet basic elements to create a unique and special book. I used mine to document a great spring road trip, but this would work great to store memories and memorabilia from a birthday, anniversary, or just a special summer day!
This is original album I made for myself...
And this is part of the album you will be completing in class...
Class Details
Time: 9:30am to 1pm
Cost: $25 (+gst)
Student Supply Kit:
- adhesive: liquid (like FabriTac), and paper-to-paper
- scissors
- 12 to 14 wallet-sized photos - or larger ones that can be cropped down - of the same theme/event (for help printing wallet-sized photos at home, check out this post)
- Optional: Up to 5 greeting cards and envelopes of any theme, colour or style, but preferably the same size. If you don't bring your own, I will have lots to choose from!
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Something Most Lovely
In this class, we're going to take a simple children's board book and create a mixed media masterpiece! I'll show you two different transfer techiques, give you some basic tips on creating collage and art journal pages on a small scale, and show you how to use a variety of flat embellishments to create an amazing painted book! I'm also going to pull out the stamps, stencils, masks and spray ink for this guy...let no technique go untouched!!
Class Details
Date: Saturday, August 14th
Time: 9:30am to 2pm (munchies provided!)
Cost: $40 (+gst)
Student Supply Kit:
- apron or paint clothes
- scissors
- 2 paint brushes
- black ink pad
- magazine (or other ephemera) images and words that inspire you
Please note that these books will be made with the paint colours and embellishments of your choice...and I'll have lots of fun things to choose from! We are not all making carbon copies of the demo book! Also, I have given 4.5 hours to complete the book, but some of you may be done before that...it all depends on how elaborate you want to make your book!
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For more information or to sign up for any of our classes, please call the store (780) 414-1540
Members 15% class discount applies, even though it is not listed here. Class sizes are limited, so call early to reserve your spot!
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