oh how i love california - maybe it's because i was born there, maybe it's because i spent my summers there growing up, or maybe it's because disneyland is there??? whatever it is, i just like going there and i like the people there so we're heading off to sunny california to teach for the weekend at stamper's corner in elk grove! i have some great classes scheduled for this weekend - a couple of favorites, and a couple of new ones using my favorite ranger and idea-ology products of course. so as always, i wanted to share some pics of the projects we'll be making this weekend...i can't wait....t!m
“EXPLORING ALCOHOL INKS” - Unveil the many uses for nature’s palette of colors with Adirondack Lights, Brights, and Earthtone Alcohol Inks. This isn’t your ordinary background class; learn new ways to incorporate these inks on your projects as well as multi-surface applications. We will discover numerous techniques including agates, monoprinting, resist, air splatter, color manipulation with the NEW Adirondack Fillable Pen, using Metallic Mixatives, and multi-surface applications. You will learn hands-on techniques and put it all together in a tag book. Endless possibilities are revealed as you explore layers of color…
“PATCHWORK PANDEMONIUM” - Discover your inner artistry in this colorful, textured, and very altered workshop. Embrace your imperfections and creative freedom as you design and embellish patchworks of art. Learn techniques using inks, paints, crackle, enamel resist, custom textures on grungeboard/grungepaper, and fulfill your addiction to trinkets and treasures. Create a hanging patchwork grunge piece adorned with ornate flair and let your creativity explore the imaginative as you enter a world of patchwork pandemonium...
“IDEA-OLOGY INTRIGUE” - Have you been intrigued by the eclectic mix of products in the idea-ology line? Does your mind wonder at the possibilities? This workshop will satisfy your creative wishes as we design and assemble numerous wearable pieces using idea-ology. Learn a variety of techniques including mini collage, working with ephemera, and jewelry making tricks as you customize your creations into one-of-a-kind couture. Explore the endless ideas that await you as we discover the intrigue of idea-ology...
“TRANSPARENT ILLUSIONS” - Transparent visions can often tell a story of your artistic dreams. In this workshop you’ll explore creating works of art seen through various shaped clear fragments. Capture photographic memoirs and artistic elements of days gone by to express your visions of life. Learn techniques on transfers, layered ephemera collage, alcohol ink tinting, and faux etching as you create a mosaic mirror masterpiece. Experience a world of creativity that can only be seen through your transparent illusions…
“NOSTALGIC METAL MEMOIRS” - Create a hand-made journal to treasure your nostalgic memoirs and secret thoughts. You will discover the art of book binding with a simple stitch that will have you on your way to mastering this timeless craft. We will also explore metal embossing to design custom covers, tinting with alcohol inks, distressing with inks, and unique hardware assemblage. The techniques learned in this workshop can be used to create various sized books from just about anything once you learn the tricks of the trade…
how i wish that i was going to california with you
t!m!! i LOVE each of these projects... couldn't possibly pick a favorite!! have fun and return ready to inspire us with more of your wonderful creations!! have fun in sunny california!!!!
Posted by: lori p | June 12, 2009 at 08:12 AM
Tim, by constantly coming up with new ideas and new "toys" for us to play with, you absolutely amaze me. I am in awe...keep up the great artistic work so that I can have more to play with. Thanks for the inspiration!
Colleen
Posted by: Colleen Smith | June 12, 2009 at 08:13 AM
Oh how I wish I could be there-I love everything you're doing. Those are some lucky students!!
Posted by: Nancy Darnell | June 12, 2009 at 08:16 AM
Wow, have a great time - I know your students in your workshop will have a rockin' fantastic time! ♥♥
Growing up in Phoenix (the cat litter box) I have also always had a soft spot for Cali 6 hours and you're in Diego...life was sweet, friends, me and my '67 Chevy... aw, those were the days...lol
Later,
~Jill
Posted by: Jill in Frisco, Tx | June 12, 2009 at 08:19 AM
well i love the necklace! have those , but sure how to use like that. i see a new video needed for more use's for fragments
connie dietz
Posted by: connie dietz | June 12, 2009 at 08:23 AM
Tim,
These classes are amazing! Bring them on over to Wisconsin and I will be there! So many cool techniques...........you rock!
Posted by: Lisa | June 12, 2009 at 08:24 AM
not sure i meant
connie
Posted by: connie dietz | June 12, 2009 at 08:24 AM
Oh my goodness, such loveliness! I wish I were able to take all these classes!! When will you be teaching classes in Arizona?
I love all of them perhaps you can do a couple of classes on video that we can purchase I love everything!!!!!
Posted by: Christine Drevo | June 12, 2009 at 08:25 AM
i really need to win something! even just one of your tags would do!
connie
Posted by: connie dietz | June 12, 2009 at 08:26 AM
Lucky Californians...neat neat projects. We'd be happy to welcome you to the Sunflower State to teach!
Posted by: Mel | June 12, 2009 at 08:26 AM