Saturday, April 14, 2012 |
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FELTING SKILLS: Beginner Level / Tree Bark ScarfInstructor: Tammy L. Deck Beginners and seasoned felters are invited to come and play with this fun, unusual process that by-passes knitting and sewing, capitalizing on the natural attributes of animal hair to turn yarn and roving into a "holey" fabric. If you've seen this scarf in the gallery or in Tammy's booth during an art fair, she has it labeled as felt lace... but it's not really the same approach. Certainly some of the wet steps are similar - if you've already taken the felt lace class - but there's enough of a difference to warrant a separate class. During Tammy's 4+ hour workshop, each student will make their own original scarf.
NO KNITTING, CROCHETING OR FELTING NEEDLES All materials and equipment supplied. Dress for comfort... and a bit of a work out (bring snacks if you think you'll need them). Please allow a 1 hour window beyond the stated end time.
Date:
April 14, 2012 ** ~~Only 2 spaces
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JEWELRY ARTS: METALS 1 with Venus
Instructor:
Venus Cramer
In this beginner level class, students will learn the basics of how to design and create one-of-a-kind jewelry with sterling silver. Students are encouraged to use their creative ideas while making these unique pieces. Techniques of surface texturing, cutting, filing, soldering (including proper torch control and how to work with the three types of solder), and finishing & polishing will be covered. Students will explore surface textures while completing three stackable band rings and perfect their soldering techniques while assembling a multi-layered pendant.
Date:
April 14, 2012
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JEWELRY ARTS: BEGINNERS WIRE TWISTS & BEADED LINKSInstructor: Patty Pulliam This class introduces the beginner jewelry student to the basic wire twist link that is a building block for most jewelry art assemblage. Students will learn how to make a collection of links and dangle components using head pins, eyepins and straight wire and then proceed to learn how to connect them for earrings, bracelets and necklaces or choose to make a charm bracelet. Regardless of your choice this class will offer the repetition needed to gain skill at professional looking wire wrapping. Projects may include one-of-a-kind lampwork beads, Bali silver beads, charms and Swarovski crystals (purchased separately). The bead obsessed will enjoy this class since we put a heavy dose of design strategy into our beading classes that will take students beyond the "cookie cutter" approach and challenges each participant to create their own wearable art. A lunch break is built into the class time. Bring your magnifying glasses if needed and task lighting if desired.
This class may be scheduled one-on-one
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Dyeing/surface design:
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Sunday, April 15, 2012 |
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Creativity Continuum : Gather, Explore, CelebrateFacilitator: Sara Miller 
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Join this group of multi media artists as we explore all aspects of the creative process. Start right now...from where you are today!A group of creative people who journey along the Creativity Continuum, from those who are first exploring their creative impulses to those who have claimed themselves as artists and all those in between. Gathering monthly in focused exploration to inspire, support and challenge each other to stretch, grow, and celebrate our creative voices. (Meets third Sunday of each month or the following Monday evening of each month.) Sara will lead the group in creativity exercises, visualizations, relaxation techniques, artists’ affirmations, readings and discussions. The groups will also serve as a forum for beginning new work and exploring artistic challenges and sharing the results of their efforts with the group. In addition to the monthly meetings, we will offer periodic “artist’s dates” to local art happenings and complete the cycle with a gallery exhibit of member's work. Members also have access to Creativity Continuum Facebook Page where they can receive information and participate in on-line interaction between meetings.
Quarterly Registration: $ 70 (3 sessions)
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Monday, April 16, 2012 |
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Creativity Continuum : Gather, Explore, CelebrateFacilitator: Sara Miller
Click here to learn more about Sara
Join this group of multi media artists as we explore all aspects of the creative process. Start right now...from where you are today!A group of creative people who journey along the Creativity Continuum, from those who are first exploring their creative impulses to those who have claimed themselves as artists and all those in between. Gathering monthly in focused exploration to inspire, support and challenge each other to stretch, grow, and celebrate our creative voices. (Meets third Sunday of each month or the following Monday evening of each month.) Sara will lead the group in creativity exercises, visualizations, relaxation techniques, artists’ affirmations, readings and discussions. The groups will also serve as a forum for beginning new work and exploring artistic challenges and sharing the results of their efforts with the group. In addition to the monthly meetings, we will offer periodic “artist’s dates” to local art happenings and complete the cycle with a gallery exhibit of member's work. Members also have access to Creativity Continuum Facebook Page where they can receive information and participate in on-line interaction between meetings.
Quarterly Registration: $ 70 (3 sessions)
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Wednesday, April 18, 2012 |
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FELTING SKILLS: BEGINNERS WET FELTING / Make a PurseInstructor: Tammy L. Deck
An ancient method of creating fabrics that has become popular again. Learn this fun, unusual process that by-passes spinning and knitting and capitalizes on the natural attributes of animal hair fibers to bond to one another to form a "non-woven" fabric. During Tammy's 3-hour workshop, each student will make an envelope style purse (learn to use a "resist") that includes several color and surface design pattern techniques. NO KNITTING,
CROCHETING OR FELTING NEEDLES All materials and equipment supplied.
Date:
April 18, 2012**
~or~
Date:
May 5, 2012**
** If more than one date appears, please indicate which date you are registering for in the Paypal comments box.
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Thursday, April 19, 2012 |
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BEADING ARTS: Right Angle Weave ~ Two-Sided BangleInstructor: Patty Pulliam
An easy and quick project for the beginning bead weaver. Stitch a right angle weave base of size 6 beads, then embellish this base with size 10 or 11 beads. Use a different color on each side to create a fashionable and versatile bangle bracelet. Make the project your own by choosing the colors to use on each side of the bangle.
Supply list provided upon registration.
Date:
April 19, 2012**
~or~
Date:
May 5, 2012
**If more than one date is showing, please indicate which date you are registering for in the Paypal comments box. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
SPECIAL INTEREST: CANDLE MAKING WORKSHOP
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Saturday, April 21, 2012 |
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FELTING SKILLS: BEGINNERS INTRO / Basic Flat Felt ScarfInstructor: Tammy L. Deck By request, here is a class that introduces the beginning wet felter to the this fun, unusual process by making a thin, soft, flat felt fabric to be used as a neck scarf. Wet felting by-passes spinning and knitting (it's true! there's no knitting involved) and capitalizes on the natural attributes of animal hair fibers to bond together in the formation of a "non-woven" fabric. During Tammy's 3-hour workshop, each student will work with hand-dyed, super soft Targhee wool (several color options available) and learn how to layout the fiber, wet it and work it into their finished piece (hole cutting, optional).
NO KNITTING, CROCHETING OR FELTING NEEDLES All materials and equipment supplied. Come ready for a soap and water work out! Date: April 21, 2012** ~~Only 2 spaces available!~~Meets: Saturday, 10am to 1pm (ish) Fee: $65 (all materials provided) ~or~
Date:
May 12, 2012**
** If more than one date appears, please indicate which date you are registering for in the Paypal comments box. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
FELTING SKILLS: Beginner Level / Free-Hand Felt Lace
See Tammy's article on this technique in "Belle Armoire Magazine" Nov/Dec '06 A new twist on an ancient method of creating fabrics. Learn this fun, unusual process that by-passes knitting and sewing capitalizing on the natural attributes of animal hair to turn yarn into a lacey fabric. During Tammy's 3-1/2 hour workshop (please allow a 1 hour window beyond the stated end time), each student will make a finished, ready to wear scarf or a felt lace fabric that may be cut & sewn into a design of your own (finishing done at home) NO KNITTING, CROCHETING OR FELTING NEEDLES are used during this process!! All materials and equipment supplied. Dress for comfort... and a bit of a work out.
Date:
April 21, 2012 ** ~~Only 2 spaces
available!~~ ~or~
Date:
May 16, 2012 ** **If more than one date appears, please indicate which date you are registering for in the Paypal comments box. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
JEWELRY ARTS: Metal Smith 2 with Venus
Instructor:
Venus Cramer
Expand on the skills you learned in Metalsmith 1 by learning how to bezel set a cabochon. Students will choose to create either a pendant or a ring. Designing the piece, measuring your cabochon, shaping the bezel to fit, soldering, and final finishing will be covered in this one-day class. Students are encouraged to bring their own dime- to quarter-sized stone or fused glass cabochons. (Take our Glass Fusing class to make your own fused glass cabs!) Some assorted stone cabochons will be available for purchase in the Design Center. ($15-20 price range.) Additional silver, solder, tools and supplies available for retail purchasing in the Design Center. Prerequisite: Metals 1 or equivalent experience.
Date:
April 21, 2012
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POLYMER CLAY 3: molds, stamps & mica shiftInstructor: Patty Pulliam
Find out how to use molds and rubber stamps to enhance
your polymer clay projects. Use of pre-made molds and the creation of your own molds
will be included. Bring your favorite rubber stamps and interesting items you may want
to mold. Students must have taken Beginner Basics
and Imitative Techniques & Finishing or have previous polymer clay experience.
Date:
April, 2012
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POLYMER CLAY 4: Mokume Gane Hollow BeadsInstructor: Patty Pulliam
Mokume Gane is an ancient Japanese metalworking technique. Learn how it is adapted for use with polymer clay with stunning results. Use this technique to create beautiful and unique hollow beads. Students must have taken Beginner Basics and Imitative Techniques & Finishing or have previous polymer clay experience. Bring your pasta machine if you have one, along with a smooth work surface, roller, needle tool, and clay blade, and your sandpaper from class two. Some tools will be available for use during class. Several ounces of clay are included in the registration fee. Additional tools and clay are available for purchase in the Design Center.
Date:
April 21, 2012
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