Thursday, November 3, 2011

Save the Date!



We are very excited to welcome

Suzzanne Dean!


Suzanne has been using and teaching how to color with Copics for 3.5 years and she runs a successful Online Copic/Art Classroom called Color Me Creative!
For the past 1.5 years she has taken her classes on the road throughout the US and Canada!
She is also a freelance designer for many craft companies around the world and is co-owner of the craft magazine “Through the Craftroom Door”


We are very excited that Suzzanne will be offering two classes with us here on Saturday February 25th!


Beginner/Intermediate Class: 9am-2:30pm
You will learn how to get comfortable with the markers, learn light sourcing, shading and highlighting along with other practical techniques to bring your coloring to life!
5 hours for $90.00 (35 minute break)

*briefly learn about the basics of Copics and how they work/tips and tricks
*get comfortable with the markers and laying down color lightly
*Learn hwo to "f-l-i-c-k" layer/blend colors
*choosing successful color combos and layer colors
*learn about light sources and how to create dimension in your coloring
*shading and highlighting techniques (light and shadow)
*creating good skin tone and hair colors
*shading round objects
*coloring white
*Bridging colors
*multi liner pens & Spica pens
*colorless blender techniques/Review
*And lots more coloring techniques

Advanced Class: 3:15pm-7:15pm
We go over a lot of fun but more difficult techniques- You MUST have experience using your markers and be ready for advanced techniques. If you take the Basic/Interm. Class you WILL be ready for this class! You must know the BASICS because I will not repeat those lessons in the Advanced Class!
We will learn all about advanced shading and coloring techniques and fun ways to use your Copics. Both classes are HANDS ON INSTRUCTION!
4 hours for $80,00 (35 minute break)

*coloring with reds and black (the most difficult to blend)
*advance hair coloring
*glassy objects, round objects
*feathering and background techniques
*coloring textured items
*metallics
*coloring folds, pleats, ruffles, with light sourcing
*high contrast coloring
*intro to airbrushing

**Copics and images/paper provided
**(a supply list will be emailed to students so you can bring your own copics if you would like.
**All Students receive a packet of information pertaining to each class.
**All students receive a goody bag from the Color Me Creative Classroom with sample products.
**Students need to bring their own drinks and snacks (and/or lunch)


Sign ups are all directed through her website! You can go here: http://cmcroad.com to register for classes! A $20.00 deposit per class is what is being taken right now!


Visit her website and register!


xoxo,

Coleen

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Tim Holtz Limeted Addition Winter Distress Inks

They have shipped!



We have been taking pre-orders, and are continuing to take them. If you want a set please call us with your Credit Card ready, so we can reserve you a set! We have only 24 sets and once they are gone.....thier gone!

Visit this link http://www.timholtz.typepad.com/ to see this inky goodness, and a few demo's from Tim!

We will be waiting to hear from you! Have a great day!
xoxo,
Coleen

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Holiday Extravaganza!

HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA


Join Us Saturday November 19th

Time: 9am-5pm

Cost: $65.00 includes lunch.


We will create OVER 10 projects using some of the newest products on the market, including Bo Bunny's Snowfall Collection, Stampendous's new embossing glitters, chunky embossing enamels, and SO much more!


We will also create a fun 16x20 canvas that would make a perfect gift, or

home decor in your home!


We will play with the Distress Stains, by Tim Holtz, Sticky Back Canvas, Chalkboard

Paper, and so many other popular products.


This day SOLD OUT last year, and we are looking for it to do the same this

year. It is over HALF way sold out right now, and the newsletter just

went out this morning!


Stop in and take a peek of some of the samples, or trust your instinct and sign up

before the space is GONE!


Lunch is included, and goody bags filled with products that you will be using!

Call to reserve your spot!

239-495-9199