Hand Painted Ornaments
Inspired by her Czechoslovakian heritage, instructor Iva Neveux will introduce student to basic painting techniques to create beautiful holiday ornaments. Each student will create two hand-painted ornaments using combinations of dots, lines, dashes and curves. All materials included with registration.
Saturday, December 1
9 am – 12 pm
Instructor: Iva Neveux
Ages: Adults (15+) / All levels
Mailable Book from a Shipping Box
Wednesday and Thursday, November 14 and 15 / 10 am – 3 pm
In this class, students will make a totally unique mailable book whose cover is a shipping box that can – and will– be sent through the mail. Two books will be made over the course of two days: one the students will address to themselves – which will be mailed by the instructor after the class is over– and one addressed to a friend for students to mail when they choose. Upon arrival in the mail, the flaps of the boxes are opened and trimmed to create the finished book. Class activities will include assembling and embellishing the page sections of the books; sewing the sections into the boxes; embellishing and addressing the covers of the books and creating a button closure. If you love postage stamps, mail art collage, or upcycled crafts, this is the class for you. All experience levels welcome.
Instructor: Bel Mills
Ages: Adult (15+) / All levels
Supply list:
- Bookbinding needle or other Large Needle
- Four 8.5 x 11 sheets of Cardstock in your Favorite Color
- Embroidery Thread
- Lunch
Bar Soap Box Book
Saturday, November 3 / 10 am – 2 pm
In this fun introductory class, you will learn how to use patterned paper, book cloth, and waxed thread to turn an ordinary bar-soap box into a thick mini-journal with a hand-stitched spine. Students will leave with a compact journal ideal for taking on the road or giving as a gift. With just over 365 pages, the journal is also an ideal “line-a-day” diary, habit tracker, or dream journal. Also a great place for artists to test pens and paints, or demo rubber stamps. A variety of basic bookbinding techniques will be covered, including proper folding, gluing and stitching practices. Both novice and intermediate book makers welcome.
Instructor: Bel Mills
Ages: Adult (15+) / All levels
Supply list:
- Soap Box
- Bookbinding needle or other Large Needle
- Lunch
- All other materials included with registration
Upcycled Envelope Wallets
Sunday, October 21 / 1 – 4 pm
You have a wealth of book-making materials passing through your home every day, often ending up in the trash or recycling. In this fun introductory class, students will learn to turn junk mail envelopes into clever pocketbooks using basic bookbinding and collage techniques. Two pocketbooks will be completed during the class, so you’ll finish with a gift for a friend or family member. This structure is perfect for stashing cash and credit cards, tickets and ephemera, or any other small treasures. Both novice and intermediate book makers welcome.
Instructor: Bel Mills
Ages: Adult (15+) / All levels
Supply list:
- 8 junk mail business reply envelopes of similar size
- Double-sided tape
- Glue Stick
- Book binding needle or other large needle
Hand Painted Folk Hearts
Saturday, February 3 / 9 am – 12 pm
Inspired by her Czechoslovakian heritage, instructor Iva Neveux will introduce students to basic painting techniques to create beautiful hand painted hearts. Each student will create two hand-painted hearts using combinations of dots, lines, dashes and curves. Make one for yourself and one to give to someone you love.
Students will enjoy a mimosa and a sweet bite while they work in this fun Saturday morning workshop. All materials included with registration.
Instructor: Iva Neveux
Ages: Adults (15+) / All levels
Hand Painted Decorative Eggs
Sunday, March 18 / 1 – 4 pm
Inspired by her Czechoslovakian heritage, instructor Iva Neveux will introduce students to basic painting techniques to create beautiful decorative eggs. Each student will create two hand-painted eggs using combinations of dots, lines, dashes and curves. All materials included with registration.
Instructor: Iva Neveux
Ages: Adults (15+) / All levels
Instructor Notes: Students who want to learn how to blow/hollow real eggs, can bring a couple of eggs and a container to transport the the eggs.
Hand Painted Decorative Eggs
Sunday, March 11 / 1 – 4 pm
Inspired by her Czechoslovakian heritage, instructor Iva Neveux will introduce students to basic painting techniques to create beautiful decorative eggs. Each student will create two hand-painted eggs using combinations of dots, lines, dashes and curves. All materials included with registration.
Instructor: Iva Neveux
Ages: Adults (15+) / All levels
Instructor Notes: Students who want to learn how to blow/hollow real eggs, can bring a couple of eggs and a container to transport the the eggs.
Hand Painted Folk Hearts
Sunday, January 28 / 1 – 4 pm
Inspired by her Czechoslovakian heritage, instructor Iva Neveux will introduce students to basic painting techniques to create beautiful hand painted hearts. Each student will create two hand-painted hearts using combinations of dots, lines, dashes and curves. Make one for yourself and one to give to someone you love.
Students will enjoy a glass of champagne, a bite of chocolate while they work in this fun Sunday workshop. All materials included with registration.
Instructor: Iva Neveux
Ages: Adults (15+) / All levels
Hand Painted Ornaments
Sunday, December 10 / 1 – 4 pm
Inspired by her Czechoslovakian heritage, instructor Iva Neveux will introduce student to basic painting techniques to create beautiful holiday ornaments. Each student will create two hand-painted ornaments using combinations of dots, lines, dashes and curves. All materials included with registration.
Instructor: Iva Neveux
Ages: Adults (15+) / All levels
Hand Painted Travel Pouch with Leather Strap
Sunday, November 12 / 1 – 3 pm
Join textile designer Casey Sibley for a fun and relaxed class creating a hand-painted travel pouch. Students will learn to work with a complimentary and bold color palette, mix inspired colors and play with dynamic patterns and lines. Final pieces are great as makeup bags, travel pouches or everyday wristlets and make excellent gifts! All materials, wine and small bites are provided with registration.
Instructor: Casey Sibley
Ages: 21+ / All levels (or under 21 with permission)