Alcohol Ink is a fun and innovative way to create with your imagination. You will learn different techniques to create a lovely tranquil water scene on 12 x 4” tile ready to hang. You will practice different methods before executing your masterpiece. The colors are vibrant and full of energy waiting to be sent into motion by your hand. Dress accordingly for covering clothing or bring an old apron if desired. All materials will be provided. Disposable gloves will also be provided. No experience is necessary.
We will be painting a Full moon with tree branches using acrylic paint on a 12x12 canvas. You can paint as many, or as few branches as you want, it's your own unique painting!
All supplies to create one painting are included. This is a fun but sometimes messy process, so please dress accordingly. Disposable aprons will be provided.
Learn traditional bookbinding and box-making techniques while creating your own handmade box. Because this class is designed to make the most of the lesson time by focusing on construction, covering, lining, and finishing rather than board preparation, we’ll use pre-cut book board.
You’ll learn how to accurately assemble and cover a rigid box, work with decorative papers and book cloth, create clean corners and edges, and achieve a professional finish. The class will introduce practical skills that can be applied to a range of bookbinding and box-making projects.
No previous experience is required. By the end of the class, you’ll have completed a beautifully finished handmade box and developed a solid foundation in traditional box-making techniques.
Materials needed:
Please bring yarn in the weight and colors of your choosing with a crochet hook that is the right size (you can see what hook is needed on the label of the yarn). I do not recommend going above weight 6 in yarn or below weight 3. Not sure where to start? I recommend starting with weight 4 and size H (5 mm) crochet hook. This can be bought at Michael's, Hobby Lobby, or Amazon. The brand Big Twist is a favorite of mine at Michaels. Please avoid bringing any yarn with textures since it can be difficult to use.
What to expect:
During the class you will learn the steps to create a practice swatch of this stitch. Once we are done with that, I can help you start a larger version of the swatch like a blanket for example. You will not have enough time to finish the larger piece during class. You will have enough time to practice the stitches and to start your project at a larger scale with visual demonstrations and a handout that you can take home with you.
Ages 14 and up
Let’s dream of Spring and make some Poppies! Learn to take tissue paper, and using a simple stripping coloring method, create a gentle ombre effect, to make petals. Then use those petals to create some beautiful flowers that you can put in a vase or incorporate into an assemblage project. Open to teenagers and adults
Alcohol ink is a fun and innovative way to create with your imagination. Paint a fun whimsical floral design and use marker pen to outline details over inks. This can be done on tile or paper. The colors are vibrant and full of energy waiting to be sent into motion by your hand.
Dress accordingly to protect clothing or bring an apron. All materials will be provided. No experience necessary.
Alcohol ink is a fun and innovative way to create with your imagination. Paint a fun, whimsical fall tree using your favorite fall hues. The colors are vibrant and full of energy waiting to be sent into motion by your hand.
Dress accordingly to protect clothing or bring an apron. All materials will be provided. No experience necessary.
Alcohol ink is a fun and innovative way to create with your imagination. Elevate your alcohol ink paintings by infusing metallic alcohol inks to create shimmering glowing highlights. The colors are vibrant and full of energy waiting to be sent into motion by your hand.
Dress accordingly to protect clothing or bring an apron. All materials will be provided. No experience necessary.
Description: Create a one of a kind forest painting on a 12x12 canvas using acrylic paints. This class is designed to teach you how to create depth through working in layers, and how to use detail brushes to create branches.
This is a fun, but messy process, so please dress accordingly. Paintings can be taken home after class.
All supplies to make 1 painting, a handout & aprons are included.
Space is limited
Alcohol Ink is a fun and innovative way to create with your imagination. You will learn different techniques to create lovely florals. You will practice different methods before executing your masterpiece. The colors are vibrant and full of energy waiting to be sent into motion by your hand. Dress accordingly for covering clothing or bring an old apron if desired. All materials will be provided. Disposable gloves will also be provided. No experience is necessary.
Alcohol Ink is a fun and innovative way to create with your imagination. You will learn different techniques to create lovely designs. You will practice different methods before executing your final pieces (4 coasters). The colors are vibrant and full of energy waiting to be sent into motion by your hand.
Dress accordingly for covering clothing or bring an old apron if desired.
All materials will be provided.
Disposable gloves will also be provided.
No experience is necessary.
3 Classes, 3 paintings, lots of fun!
The first class will be spent setting the stage for our flowers and experimenting with ways to create abstract backgrounds using palette knives, brushes, and various common items. We will learn about complementary colors and why they work so well against each other, then we will play. We will be working on three separate pieces which will allow us to experiment and move between each piece while another is drying. At the end of class we have our abstract backgrounds and discuss placement and types of flowers that might work with our backgrounds before we head home. Class 2 will allow us time to decide on our flowers, and their placement before we block them in. We will learn some brush techniques that best suit our choices, and progress on our pieces. Our third lesson will allow us time to address challenges and add details to finish our pieces.
This can be as simple or complex as the painter desires.
Ages: 16 and up.
Basic painting supplies will be included (palette knives, brushes and basic paint colors, and an 11x14 canvas).
Wear something that looks good with paint on it.
All of my classes are personalized so a student may repeat a class and get new instruction each time.
Class Dates: October 21, 28, November 4, 11.
No matter what your level, this series will be tailored to your specific skills and needs. We will address the basics, as well as different approaches which will build skills and confidence in your acrylic painting.
We will investigate how to plan a painting, what to add and what to leave out.
We will learn color basics and mixing, and how to use different brushes and a palette knife.
We will practice painting shapes, shadowing, creating contrast, skills that will help us paint landscapes, florals, and buildings (depending on which subjects students prefer).
We will use canvas boards and paper to practice each skill and improve technique before we get to our masterpieces on a 12x16 canvas.
Students can bring their own photos of landscapes, florals, or architecture for their pieces or choose from several examples.
All materials will be provided. Wear something that looks good with paint on it.
All of my classes are personalized so a student may repeat a class and get new instruction each time.
Palette knife painting is fast and creates beautiful color variations. While it uses more paint than traditional painting, and you sometimes have to wait for paint to dry, it can be very exciting! It’s my favorite way to begin a painting.
We will start by choosing a floral drawing from several examples (or one of our own) and either transfer the image or draw our own. (There will be lots of reference photos available, but feel free to print out pictures/photocopies of your own.) Once our image is on the canvas we will discuss some color basics, and learn about palette knives and techniques to use them. We will practice until we feel comfortable getting started with paint.
Next, we will block in the background and note the beautiful color striations we can create as we become more skilled. We will then use the knife to block in the flower colors until we have a rough picture. Finally, we will bring in the paintbrushes to add detail and finish our pieces. So everyone has a chance to complete their pieces, this will be a two class series. The first class will get us started and comfortable with the palette knives and how to use them. The second class will allow students to learn techniques to refine their paintings, creating detail and contrast.
This class will allow participants to improve their skills, no matter their level. Group is limited to 6 students ages 14 and up. Basic painting supplies will be included (palette knives, brushes and basic paint colors, and an 11x14 canvas). Wear something that looks good with paint on it. All classes are personalized so a student may repeat a class and get new, personalized instruction and use different examples each time.
In each class we will look at a different style and brush technique, then try to imitate it in painting. First, we will draw (or transfer) the image, make a simple background, and begin to paint our subject. We will discuss each technique and when it works best in a painting (with lots of examples), and how to achieve them. This can be as simple or complex as the painter desires.
I will provide step-by-step instructions and have specific examples to follow, but personal exploration is encouraged.
We will play around with ways to use them effectively, first sketching or blocking on paper, then moving to canvas. We will use the new techniques to complete a piece of our own each week. Examples will be provided.
The class is limited to 5 students ages 16 and up. Basic painting supplies will be included (brushes and basic paint colors, canvas boards or an 11x14 canvas).
(Students have the option to use examples/subjects provided by the instructor to paint one simpler piece on canvas or canvas board each week OR to bring a more complex subject/image of their own and adapt it.
Wear something that looks good with paint on it. All of my classes are personalized so a student may repeat a class and get new instruction each time.
First we will draw and/or transfer our bird onto canvas. There will be several examples (birds and crows) to choose from (or you may bring your own photocopy). We will discuss basics of acrylics and color as well as ways to create contrast. Next, we will have the option to use a paintbrush or palette knife to create a simple background using specific contrasting colors based on our bird choice. We will “block in” our birds with color and begin to shape them. In class 2, we will learn some techniques to help us add details and refine our birds and we will add details and highlights.
This is a two class series as it will allow us time to practice, learn, and make a finished piece without rushing. The group is limited to 5 students ages 16 and up. Basic painting supplies will be included (palette knives, brushes and basic paint colors, and an 11x14 canvas). Wear something that looks good with paint on it. Limited to 6 students
All classes are personalized so a student may repeat a class and get new, personalized instruction and use different examples each time.
With a black canvas, instead of painting in the darks, we will let the dark canvas create the background and dark parts of the painting while painting in the colors. This requires us to shift our perspective. We will need a basic sketch ready before painting. For those with minimal drawing skills, there will be at least 4 images which can be transferred (mostly birds). Those with drawing skills are encouraged to complete a sketch on paper to transfer to the canvas.
Once we have our image, we will begin adding color.
Let’s play with color and pattern!! Tortoises and turtles have repeating patterns that make painting them fun and relaxing. Two templates will be provided to transfer the image onto your canvas (or you can draw your own).
The first class will involve the transfer of the image, selecting your color palette, and the simplest part of painting. This means painting the tortoise/turtle background and beginning the shell design. The second class will be the painting of the pattern where we add a variety of color. Each student can choose to use the examples as a guide or use their own imaginations.
At least four examples will be provided as well as techniques that assist and allow participants to improve their skills.
Group is limited to 6 students ages 14 and up.
Basic painting supplies will be included (palette knives, brushes and basic paint colors, and an 11x14 canvas).
Wear something that looks good with paint on it.
All of my classes are personalized so a student may repeat a class and get new instruction each time.
We will be covering how to create depth in an acrylic painting by working in layers and glazing using acrylic mediums, acrylic paint & some additional embellishments to create a beautiful & unique galaxy painting.
This is a fun, but messy process, so please dress accordingly.
Paintings can be taken home after class.
All supplies to make 1 painting
A handout & aprons are included.
Space is limited
Ages: adult/teen
Class Location: studio 2
During the class you will learn the different steps and stitches to make your own crochet square project and to continue making on your own at home. You will also learn how to read a visual pattern with handouts provided and visual demonstrations.
Class themes:
September 12 - Sunburst Square
October 3 - Pumpkin Square
October 17 - Granny Square (FiberFest)
November 21 - Tree Square
December 2 - Santa Square
January 16 - Block stitch (beginner friendly)
February 6 - Heart (some experience recommended)
Marh - Retro Flower (some experience recommended)
I will provide:
extra crochet hooks just in case
scissors
Yarn needles
Please bring size H (5 mm) crochet hook and medium weight yarn (weight 4) in 2-4 colors. It can be bought at Michael’s, Hobby Lobby, or Amazon. The brand Big Twist at Michaels is a favorite of mine. Please avoid bringing any yarn that has texture or glitter since it can be difficult to use. You can bring any colors or multicolors.
Ages 14 and up
Alcohol Ink is a fun and innovative way to create with your imagination. You will learn different techniques to create lovely paintings. You will practice different methods before executing your masterpiece. The colors are vibrant and full of energy waiting to be sent into motion by your hand.
Dress accordingly for covering clothing or bring an old apron if desired.
All materials will be provided.
Disposable gloves will also be provided.
No experience is necessary.
Class length: 2.5 hours
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