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You Make Me Happy Mini Album

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  New Mini Album Class When: Friday 27th & Saturday 28th November Time: Friday 6.00 to 8.30 Saturday 10.00 to 2.00 (ish) Cost: $100 In this class you will reconfigure a 49 & Market foundations album to create 5 sections full of flip-ups and fold-outs. You will learn how to add magnetic closures to your pages and how to create extra pockets and flaps to add interest and extra spaces for your photos & journaling. The class is divided into 2 parts. The first part is on Friday evening ( 6.00 to 8.30) where you will create the basic layout of your album. The second part is on Saturday 10.00am to 2.00pm where you will decorate your album. What's In Your Kit? All the paper, paper pads you need to complete your album and all the inserts, the album 6.25x 10.25x1.75, magnets, flowers, & embellishments for the front cover. What's not in your kit. Some embellishments from G45 ( g454503217 chipboards $9.00)  and Tim Holtz (th94051 field notes $9.00) I have used these in my ...

BE STRONG

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New Art Journal Class  " Be Strong"  by Karen Richardson Join Karen in this month's class to play with Dina Wakely's new Gloss Sprays. The gloss sprays are opaque acrylic sprays that dry to a glossy finish. They are available in 2fl oz bottles in 12 delicious colours. You can use them by spraying  on Media Journals, Chipboard Shapes, Media Board & other  porous surfaces.. In this class you will create an art journal page, tags & a small art journal notebook... WHEN: Saturday 21st November TIME: 11.00 to 1.00 COST: $20 Students to bring with them: Art Journal or loose pages (water colour, mixed media paper) Gloss Sprays - Eggplant, Marine, Cheddar Dina Wakely Paint:  Eggplant, Cheddar Blending tools/sponges Karen has used Dina Wakely Stencils,   Giant Stars and You Can and Dina Wakely stamps Essential Silhouettes, and a tiny attacher. These will be available in class if you don' t have your own.

Classes Are Back

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 September/October Classes Tag Class- Teacher Shez Kelly - Weekly Create a stylish tag using mixed media techniques. When: Tuesday 29th Time: 10.00 to 12.00 Cost: $15 BYO: Students to bring with them if you have them.  Distress Crayons gathered twigs/walnut stain Distress Inks & Applicators Heat tool/small brushes/ Foam tape/double sided tape White Gel pen To book your seat  contact the shop on 52221449 Scrapbooking Class - fortnightly Teacher Kylie Poulton Join Kylie to create a single page layout for your scrapbooking album. Each week you will learn new techniques and gain great ideas for your layouts. Suitable for beginners to intermediate  Thursday 1st October Time: 10.00 to 12.00 Cost: $15.00 plus kits ($5.00 to $10.00) BYO: Photos to scrap (check the theme for the class when you book ) Paper trimmer, ruler/pencil, bone folder, double sided tape, foam tape, scissors, distress edger, distress ink& applicator (opt) Card Class with Kris Dishon When: Thursda...

Fairie Wings G45

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  Today we are thrilled to unpack Graphic 45's newest collection,  Fairie Wings .  This whimsical collection that is filled with images of fairies, florals, and bubbles will be great for cards, home decor, and mini albums!   Call into the shop or buy on line but be quick this won't last long.

June Classes

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ART JOURNALING CLASS "Take Time & Relax"  After weeks of isolation and plenty of Youtube watching Karen has filled so many Art Journals she is bursting to teach again!! In this month's class you will create your page using Visible Image stamps, Art By Marlene stamps & stencils & Dina Wakely paints.... When: Saturday 13th June Time: 11.00 to 1.00 Cost: $25.00 Bookings essential:  Phone 52221449 Students required to bring with them: These are available to buy from the shop. You can substitute with your own colours Dina Wakely Paints Lemon, lime, turquoise, magenta, lapis White Gesso Paint Brushes Art Journal Book Black Archival Ink White / Black Paint Pens   TAG CLASSES If you love Tim Holtz & vintage inspired projects you will love this class. Each week  Shez will help you create your own Tim Holtz inspired tag. In this class you will use Distress Oxide Inks, Textured Stamps  & Archival inks. Thes...

Sweet Friend Mini Album Class

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Create a beautiful mini album,  " Sweet Friend"  using Graphic 45's  recent collection Fruit & Flora. This mini album will take many photos and the finished size is 6.5 inches x 8 inches.(16cm x 21cm)  Class is approx. 4.5 hours & includes all product. Students only need to bring a basic kit plus a corner rounder punch.  Class is suited for intermediate crafters as a basic knowledge of paper cutting, scoring & layering is required.  Basic Kit:- Detail Scissors Paper trimmer Brown ink & applicator tool, Double Sided Adhesive Tape,  Double Sided Adhesive Foam Tape/dots, Nuvo Glue, Craft Knife, pencil, eraser & ruler. Call in to see the album in the shop. WHEN: Saturday May 9th  (Dates for this class may change because of Government restrictions) TIME: 9.30 to 2.00 ish   BYO:Lunch COST: $ 90.00 includes full kit & class Bookings essential ( small classes only) - 52221449 A 50% deposit is required when bo...
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Scrapbooking Class Teacher: Lisa Riske  Would you like to learn must-have skills and can't-miss techniques? . Timeless and dramatic, Lisa will walk you through creating a one-of-a-kind textured double page layout, suitable for displaying your memories. Full of vintage goodness you will have lots of room for photos and showcasing any memorabilia you may have. In this class you will receive your own scrapbooking kit which will allow 2 pages to be completed. When: Friday 13th March 6 - 8.30pm OR Saturday 14th March 11.00 to 1.30 Cost: $35 includes kit & class BYO: 1 x 3x4 photo, up to 4 4x6 photos Metal ephemera to add (opt) Page 1 of a double page layout

Art Journal Class Angel or Devil?

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Art Journal Classes ART JOURNALING CLASS - Angel or Devil? teacher: Karen Join Karen on Saturday 21st March to learn about creating texture on your art journal page with metallic highlights... You can select the colour palette that suits you, Karen has used shades of pink on one page and shades of blues/turquoise on the other... You will need an Art Journal for this class, we can adapt to suit an 8x8 or an A4. If you don't have an Art Journal please let me know when booking so we can arrange a single page for you. All levels of crafters welcome. To book please contact the shop on 52221449 When: Saturday 21st March TIME: 11.00 to 1.00 Cost: $25 BYO: Art Journal + mixed media kit Basic Mixed Media Kits Art Journal 8x8, or A4 Paint Brushes Gel Medium Dina Wakely/ Dylusion  Paints (acrylic) Your choice of colours White Gesso Mini Spritzer Black Fine Liner/  White Gel Pen Inka Gold ( similar) Chalks for skin colours

New Junk Journal Class

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JUNK JOURNAL CLASS teacher: Fiona Jellie NOTE: This class has been rescheduled Now on July 4th & July 25th What’s the purpose of a junk journal?  It’s probably a question you’ve wondered, especially if you’ve never seen one before. I know it was my reaction when I first saw one. I was intrigued and thought they were beautiful, but I had no clue how you could use one. Junk Journal : A book which is often made through found and recycled materials to be used as a way to collect and record memories, thoughts, ideas, and inspiration. Use a junk journal as a memory and photo keeper  – junk journals tend to borrow a lot of ideas and techniques from the scrapbooking world, so it’s natural that junk journals often become books for keeping memories, photos, cards, tags, and other bits of ephemera that remind you of friends, family and trips you might have taken. Junk journals  can have any purpose you want them to . Particularly if you’re creating one from...

Art Journal Classes

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ART JOURNALING CLASS teacher: Karen Join Karen on Saturday 15th February for our first Art Journaling class in 2020. In this class Karen will help you  create your page using the fabulous stamps & dies from Art By Marlene , plus you will use stencils & paints to create your layers.... You will need an Art Journal for this class, we can adapt to suit an 8x8 or an A4. If you don't have an Art Journal please let me know when booking so we can arrange a single page for you. All levels of crafters welcome. To book please contact the shop on 52221449 When: Saturday 15th February TIME: 11.00 to 1.00 Cost: $25 BYO: Art Journal + basic mixed media kit Basic Mixed Media Kits Art Journal 8x8, or A4 Paint Brushes Gel Medium Dina Wakely Paints (acrylic) White Gesso Mini Spritzer Black Fine Liner White Gel Pen

Scrapbooking Classes

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Scrapbooking Classes are held fortnightly on a Thursday morning and monthly on a Saturday morning (and/or Friday night). The fortnightly classes are run by Kylie Poulton and you will complete your pages using mainly papers & paper embellishments. The pages are usually quite flat and require you to bring your paper trimmer, scissors, adhesives, & foam tape. Additional tools are used in class and Kylie will let you know what is needed prior to the classes. The Monthly classes are run by a guest teacher and will involve more advanced scrapbooking techniques. The pages can often be a little more bulky and will often involve the use of sprays and various textures. As well as a basic scrapbook kit you may have to bring a basic mixed media kit. All of these products are available at the shop and you are not expected to buy them all....you can use products in the class first to learn about them before you buy. Scrapbooking Class Thursday 30th January Time: 10.30 to 12.30 Cost:...

Gel Plate Classes

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What are Gel Plates?? Gel printing plates are reusable printing surfaces, they look feel and act like a gelatin plate, but are made of a unique plastic. They allow you to print complex-looking layers with ease. They are clear, flexible and come in many shapes. Why use Gel Plates? so easy to use fantastic background building tool starting point for adding other art work on top of it fill your journal with backgrounds then come back add faces, thoughts, journaling Sample of a background using paints and stencils Class: Gel Plate Printing Techniques Teacher: Sylvia Convey Sylvia Convey is an internationally recognised multi media artist and teacher. Sylvia will be introducing you to exciting gelli plate printing techniques on paper and other surfaces Description:  A weekly class designed to guide you through the many different ways to use your Gel plates as a fantastic background building tool. Sylvia will offer printing tips and tricks from the basics, ...

New Art Journal Classes

Starting on February 7th Sylvia Convey will be teaching a 2 hour Gel Plate/Art Journal workshop. These classes will teach you all about the Gelli plates and many & varied ways you can apply them to your artwork . I will post some photos and details about Sylvia and  the first four weeks shortly so stay tuned...... meanwhile if you are interested in Gelli Plates then you may want to book into her first class on Friday the 7th.....( cost per class $25)

Card Class Friday

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Card Class Friday Join Sue this Friday to create these beautiful mixed media cards. You will use  stamps, distress crayons, distress oxides, Nuvo Glacier Paste “Sea Sprite” and gum leaf stencil to create your cards and learn tips n tricks along the way. When: Friday 24th Time: 10.00 to 11.30 Cost: $15 BYO: basic tools kit :paper trimmer, double sided tape, black fineliner, distress crayons, distress oxides, Students also need to bring the following: Tools Required 1.Heat tool 2. Baby Wipes 3. Paper towel 5. Misti / stamping blocks 6. Paint Brush 7. Non Stick craft mat 8. Apron, sleeve protectors 9. Fine scissors for fussy cutting Bookings essential:Contact the shop on 52221449