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Refund Policy: A store credit will be issued on any unused and unopened merchandise within 14 days of purchase. Receipt required.

Reservations are required for all classes. Classes must be paid for in advance.

Refunds will be given on cancellations up to seven days in advance of the class date. If you cannot attend a class that you have reserved, please let us know, even if it is at the last minute. If we have a waiting list and are able to fill your seat, you will receive a class credit for future use.

Be sure to bring your basic tool kit: pencil, metal edge ruler, X-Acto knife, bone folder, scissors, glue/adhesives. (Be sure to have your name marked on your items.)

FOUNDATION CLASSES
The groundwork for great stamping!

STAMPING 101 - Instructor: Lisa Alpert
Cost: $15.00
Please bring: You are not required to bring anything to this class.

An essential class to any new stamper. You will learn how stamps are made, how to care for your stamps, and the different ways in which you can utilize rubber stamps. We will cover the different types of inks, embossing, masking, using a stamp positioner, and the myraid of options in the world of rubberstamps. You will leave having completed several cards and armed with reference material.

BACKGROUND TECHNIQUES I - Instructor: Karen Anthony
Cost: $22.00
Please bring: class kit

Learn how to create four fabulous backgrounds using bleach, wax- paper, PearlEx, and ink refills. Backgrounds are an easy way to add dimension to your cards and projects.

BACKGROUND TECHNIQUES II - Instructor: Karen Anthony
Cost:$22.00
Please bring: class kit

Learn how to utilize


BLEACH -
Instructor: Edie
Cost:$
Please bring: class kit

Learn how to utilize bleach to make excellent backgrounds or a


CONDENSED MILK CARDS - Instructor: Karen Anthony
Cost:$18.00
Please Bring: class kit and a old small #4 or #6 brush (if you own). All other materials will be supplied by the instructor

Make two beautiful cards: one with a butterfly motif and the other with a seashell. You will emboss images and use condensed milk that will caramlize into scrumptious shades of toffee. Your finished cards will be layered with natural colored cardstock. These cards are so beautiful and have no calories!


 

HONEY, I SHRUNK MY STAMP! - Instructor: Edie
Cost: $XX.00
Please bring: class kit

Learn the fine points of shrink plastic.


IRIS FOLDING - Instructor: Edie
Cost: $22.00
Please bring:

Iris folding orignated in Holland and is now being used in rubberstamping and scrapbooking. Easy to do, visually beautfiful, and endless possabilities. A technique that looks complicated, but is easy to master.


 

 

 

ORIGAMI - Instructor: Edie
Cost:$15.00

Please bring: class kit


STITCHED JOURNAL - Instructor:
Cost:$XX.00
Please bring: class kit

Learn the basics of binding a journal.


TEA BAG FOLDING - Instructor: Edie
Cost: $xx.00
Please bring: class kit


WATERCOLOR I - Instructor: Karen Anthony
Cost:$20.00
Please bring: Class kit, Marvy LaPlume markers (if you own) #45 Sepia, #72 Pine Green, #15 Olive Green, #29 Prussian Blue, and #20 Magenta

Watercolor with Art Impressions has taken rubber stamping to a new level. Utlizing Art Impressions stamps you will learn the basics of watercoloring with rubberstamps. Using the Marvy LePlume markers (available at a discount to class particpants) and watercolor paper to produce several stunning cards including foliage and flower filled pots and scenes.

WATERCOLOR II- Instructor: Karen Anthony
Cost: $20.00
Please bring: class kit, Marvy LaPlume II Markers (can purchase before class-see inside AI Booklet #1)

Art Impressions continues its line of watercoloring by using liquid frisket incredible white mask to mask your images. Come and join me as I show you how this wonderful product helps you to create even better masks.Using liquid frisket incredible white mask, learn a masking technique that will allow you to put those water colored objects behind other objects (flower pots behind rocking chairs, trees behind a fence)


 

 

 

 

 

WATERCOLOR III - Instructor: Karen Anthony
Cost: $20.00
Please bring: class kit, Marvy LaPlume II Markers (can purchase before class-see inside AI Booklet #1)

Art Impressions continues its line of watercoloring by using liquid frisket incredible white mask to mask your images. Come and join me as I show you how this wonderful product helps you to create even better masks.Using liquid frisket incredible white mask, learn a masking technique that will allow you to put those water colored objects behind other objects (flower pots behind rocking chairs, trees behind a fence)


VELVET STAMPING
- Instructor:
Cost:$XX.00
Please bring:

Stamping on velvet is a wonderful, beautiful, and very rich way to embellish your cards or home. Join us and learn how to utlize your bold stamps and a regular iron to create stunning works of art or decorations for your home.

 

 

 

 

 

ELECTIVE CLASSES
Apply the techniques from foundation classes to create great projects!

 


ALTERED COMPOSITION NOTEBOOK - Instructor: Lisa Alpert
Cost: $18.00
Please Bring: Class Kit

This is a mini-altered journal class. Each journal will be different depending on the artisitc creativity of the artist. Learn how to make a nice tight corner when covering books and have fun experimenting with different papers.


 

 

 

ALTERED JOURNAL BY THE BOOK - Instructor: Donna Tavares
Cost: $30.00
Please Bring: Class Kit

Students will take apart a book andalter it by recovering, adding new journal pages, embellising, and sew in signatures using wax linen and beads. The paper that makes up the journal can be painted on, collaged on, and even use watercolors on it. These beautiful and unique journals can be kept for personal diaries or given as a gift.


ALTERED TAG ART - Instructor: Lisa Alpert
Cost: $18.00
Please Bring: Class Kit

 

 


 

 

CLAY BOOK - Instructor: Donna Tavares
Cost: $25.00
Please Bring: Class Kit

 

 

 

 

 

 

ART IMPRESSIONS WREATH CARDS - Instructor: Karen Anthony

Cost: $18.00

Please Bring: Class Kit

Using Art Impressions small branch stamp create wreaths appropriate to the season. Embellish and layer onto card stock. You will make 3 cards in this class.

VALENTINE'S GIFT BOXES WITH MATCHING CARDS - Instructor: Karen Anthony

Cost:$18.00

Please Bring: class kit

Make two wonderful Valentine gift boxes with matching cards perfect for Valentine's Day gift giving

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GARDEN POCKET GIFT BOOK - Instructor: Karen Anthony
Cost: $25.00
Please Bring: Class Kit

Utilizing beautiful Anna Griffin papers you will create a beautiful and unique accoridan style book with several 'hidden' pockets. The pockets can be used to store personal memento's, seed packets, teas, or gift cards for a truly personal and one-of-a-kind gift. Embellish and stamp your pocket pages to coordinate with the theme.

CHRISTMAS STAR BOOK

Artist: Karen Anthony

Cost $40.00

5-Hours

Please bring: class kit, Awl, and your favorite stamps

CHRISTMAS BLITZ - Instructor: Karen Anthony
Cost: $25.00
Please Bring: class kit

In this fast-paced class will have make 8-10 different Christmas cards using various stamping techniques.

CHRISTMAS WATERCOLOR - Instructor: Karen Anthony
Cost: $20.00
Please bring: class kit, and if you own, Art Impressions stamp AA-1366 and your Marvy LaPlume markers.

Using the Art Impressions small leaves stasmp (SS-1366) we will make 3 cards that will be beautiifully layered.

 


FANCY FOLDS LITTLE TOTES - Instructor: Lisa Alpert
Cost: $20.00 (includes booklet)
Please bring: class kit

Little Totes are a perfect way to dress up a party favor, use as place holder, decorate a card or gift package. Whatever you choose you can't go wrong with these whimsical Little Totes.

 

 

 

 

 

BLITZ CARDS - Instructor: Karen Anthony

Cost: $25.00

Please bring: class kit

Join us in this fast-paced class where you will have make 8-10 different cards using various stamping techniques.

Themes for this class will change throughout the year: Spring: All Occassion Cards/Christmas: Holiday Cards

EXPLOSION CARDS

Instructor: Edie

Cost: $22.00

2-hours

Please bring: class kit

Explosion cards add a touch of whimsy to your creations. Join me in this fun filled class, as I show you the skill that is Explosion!

FANCY CUTS - Instructor: Pam Letoile

Cost: $20.00

Please bring: class kit

Fancy Cut Cards - Beautiful cut and layered cards! Create gorgeous layered geometric design cards with pop-up pieces and accented with crystals. Great series of stamps from OUTLINES. Two classes will feature the Inspiration stamps the third will feature the Star designs. Samples on display.

BARGELLO - Instructor: Pam Letoile
Cost: $25.00(kit included)
Please Bring: Class Kit

This wonderful and unique class explores rubber stamping and paper quilting. Your imagination is your art as you complete one sample with enough materials to make another at home. Utilized as a piece of art or applied to a card Bargello is a truly unique rubber stamping experience.

Image provided by: Magenta


PIANO HINGE JOURNAL BOOK - Instructor: Vern Brown
Cost: $25.00
Please Bring: Class kit, and a needle tool, awl or something similar.

 

 

 

 

 

 

STATIONERY PORTFOLIO - Instructor: Karen Anthony
Cost: $30.00
Please Bring: Class kit and any embellishments or stamps of your own that you may wish to use. Instructor will have a chosen selection.

In this class you will make a wonderful stationary portfolio (motif changes with the season) and several matching notecards. Explore the use of DTP with cats eyes and other inks to change the appearance of your cardstock. The multi-layering of stamps in a collage effect makes this a one-of-a-kind piece of artwork perfect for gift giving!

Note: Seasonal motifs include dragonflies or natuical for spring and summer, leaves and pumpkins for fall, and snowflakes and pointsettias for winter.

 

 

1 STAMP 3 WAYS - Instructor: Karen Anthony
Cost: $20.00
Please Bring: Class Kit

We will use one stamp and create 3 wonderful different looks by using different embellishments and techniques to achieve completely diffenet card ideas.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PINWHEEL - Instructor: Edie
Cost $20.00
Please bring: class kit


SLIDE CARDS - Instructor: Edie
Cost $20.00
Please bring: class kit

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