This Saturday the 10th we’re doing the 3rd in a series of “Saturday Mini-Classes”! These mini classes will be taught by Tangie and the cost is only $12. It includes 2 collage sheets and step by step instructions to finish a journal page (each week will be different)! No RSVP required, doors open at 9:45 AM for payment and getting settled in, class starts promptly at 10 AM.

SAMPLE PAGE (Each page will differ slightly and you are welcome to make a different page with the collage sheet).

We’re so excited to announce our MAY PLAY DAYS over Memorial Day Weekend! Play days are MORE than just Open Studio time, we’ll have treats, gifts and demo classes all weekend long!

Never journaled before?
AWESOME! This is the PERFECT weekend to come as we’ll help you get started with personalized help and attention!
A Journaling Pro?
AWESOME! This is the PERFECT weekend for you to share what you know with other artists and play  in your own journals!

• Come work in your art journal and chat with other artists in a creative environment!
• Each day we’ll have mini-classes and demos by Tangie and some surprise guests  at 11 AM, 2PM and 5PM
• Each day there will be a BRAND NEW collage sheet FREE to our students
• Use of all our Studio supplies like paint, , brushes, glitter, stamps, stencils, collage fodder and MORE!
• Bring a snack to share if you’d like, we’ll be sharing some too!

Each day is only $35 or get a 3 pack for only $75, you can can come and go all weekend!

(If you want to register for 2 days, just put quantity 2 in your cart)

Please note that this weekend is reserved for Students only and is not considered Open Studio time.

Have you always wanted to make your own stamps but never knew where to begin? In this short introductory class, we’ll learn how to make hand-carved stamps from start to finish, including the basic tools and terminology you’ll need, materials you can carve, & how to draw and transfer your designs! You’ll also learn a bit more about what paints are best for stamping on mixed-media journal pages or canvases. Don’t worry if you don’t have any stamp ideas yet — you’ll be provided with a sheet of original designs to practice with!

The supplies needed for this class can be found in any arts & crafts store or online at dickblick.com.

 Supply List

Stamp Carver Handle
#1 and #4 carving blades
(Grab the Speedball Speedy Carve Stamp Making Kit to get everything you need in one box!)
Dollar Store erasers
Black ink pad
(Optional: art journal to test print in, ruler for straight lines, additional carving blades, pink or white carving blocks)

TO SECURE YOUR SPOT IN CLASS PLEASE REGISTER VIA PAYPAL BY USING THE BUTTON BELOW

ALL CLASS FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE BUT TRANSFERABLE TO ANOTHER STUDENT WHO IS NOT CURRENTLY REGISTERED

About Samie

Samie Harding (aka Journal Girl) didn’t always know she’d become an artist. In fact, after earning a BA in film/TV production, she thought she’d be spending her time in sunny LA. But a health scare changed the trajectory of her life, and she’s been painting and art journaling ever since.

Her work has appeared in over two dozen publications & books, including Somerset Studio, Art Journaling, Cloth Paper Scissors, & more. Her stamp designs have been produced by Paperbag Studios, and has created artists papers for Stampington. She’s been an instructor for over five years, working to spread the healing magic of art journaling and creativity. A self-taught artist, Samie fosters a wild curiosity to see “what would happen if I did [insert crazy idea here]” as well as a casual and open manner when it comes to answering questions. In short, she is an art supply & mixed media geek who sometimes bounces around when she discovers a new technique.

You can visit her @ www.journalgirl.com, where she blogs her creative adventures daily, which is a little crazy, but she loves it all the same.

Have you always loved texture and color? In this art journaling class, you’ll explore your own palette by discovering which of your favorite colors work well together, create a million layers (roughly), and learn more texture-making techniques than you thought were possible! We’ll be doing collage, stamping, and figure-drawing (or tracing!) in our art journals before diving into a bright sea of color. This is extreme acrylic layering like you’ve never seen before!

We’ll also be creating own own tools, modifying ones you can grab at the dollar store, and playing with those available in the studio. Get ready for a messy day of paint & self-expression!

(All tools welcome except the paintbrush! I know…no paintbrushes? Yep! Anyone can do it, no matter what your experience level may be. You’ll learn a lot about acrylics either way!)

Supply list Needed for Class:

Favorite acrylic paints
stamps
ink pads
pencils & markers
glue (gel medium, mod podge, etc)
scissors
palette knives (plastic or metal) or spatulas (dollar store)
2-3 catalyst tools (my particular favorites are: Blade No. 1 in size 15 and Blade No. 2 in size 30 ) http://princetonbrush.com/catalyst-blades-oil.html

TO SECURE YOUR SPOT IN CLASS PLEASE REGISTER VIA PAYPAL BY USING THE BUTTON BELOW

ALL CLASS FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE BUT TRANSFERABLE TO ANOTHER STUDENT WHO IS NOT CURRENTLY REGISTERED

About Samie

Samie Harding (aka Journal Girl) didn’t always know she’d become an artist. In fact, after earning a BA in film/TV production, she thought she’d be spending her time in sunny LA. But a health scare changed the trajectory of her life, and she’s been painting and art journaling ever since.

Her work has appeared in over two dozen publications & books, including Somerset Studio, Art Journaling, Cloth Paper Scissors, & more. Her stamp designs have been produced by Paperbag Studios, and has created artists papers for Stampington. She’s been an instructor for over five years, working to spread the healing magic of art journaling and creativity. A self-taught artist, Samie fosters a wild curiosity to see “what would happen if I did [insert crazy idea here]” as well as a casual and open manner when it comes to answering questions. In short, she is an art supply & mixed media geek who sometimes bounces around when she discovers a new technique.

You can visit her @ www.journalgirl.com, where she blogs her creative adventures daily, which is a little crazy, but she loves it all the same.