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POSTPONED DUE TO ILLNESS - NEW DATE COMING We keep having so much fun with our shibori classes that we should totally do it again!! Join me for this early summer session of blue blue blue. I'll teach you all about shibori dyeing including traditional folding methods, easy dye bath composition, and process. This. …
Time: 10:30am - 12:30pmFee: $25Location: My Studio 112 W. Market, Troy, IL In-Studio Painting and Drawing This is your chance to bring whatever you're working on and get personalized guidance. Either bring a project or work on the still life in the studio. We can fine tune your path and address any issues you're having. …
Painting and Drawing Open Studio Join me on Tuesday mornings for coffee, comraderie, and guidance on personal projects. Some days I might even set up a still life! Space is limited, so be sure to let me know you're coming!! Pay online via paypal or pay cash in class. Day: Tuesday Time: 10:30am - 12:30pm …
Painting and Drawing Open Studio Join me on Tuesday mornings for coffee, comraderie, and guidance on personal projects. Some days I might even set up a still life! Space is limited, so be sure to let me know you're coming!! Pay online via paypal or pay cash in class. Day: Tuesday Time: 10:30am - 12:30pm …
Painting and Drawing Open Studio Join me on Tuesday mornings for coffee, comraderie, and guidance on personal projects. Some days I might even set up a still life! Space is limited, so be sure to let me know you're coming!! Pay online via paypal or pay cash in class. Day: Tuesday Time: 10:30am - 12:30pm …
Basket Weaving with Mary Klotz - Round Bottom Basket Learn to make this great swing handle round bottom basket. Fill it with gifts, fill it with wine, fill it with chocolate. Your choice, really. This is a great introduction to basket weaving, and you KNOW you have always wanted to try it. I have had …
If you've always wanted to try gel plate printing, this class is a great introduction. If you have no idea what gel plate printing is, you're going to be amazed. Using acrylic paint and various tools and stencils we will ink up these plates and print the images on paper. You will learn a foundation …
 Basket Weaving with Mary Klotz - Round Bottom Spring Basket Learn to make this colorful round bottom basket that would be perfect for Easter but it's versatile enough for any season and any purpose. Fill it with gifts, fill it with remote controls, fill it with Easter grass and, chocolates. Your choice, really. This is …
Watercolor Batik with Linda Rawson - Crocus Join us in learning the wax-resist process of batik! In 3 hours, you will easily create a 9 x 12 painting on Ginwashi rice paper using the batik process. After transferring a line drawing to the paper, you will layer watercolor and wax on the rice paper, finishing …
I've invited Jill Kettler back to the studio for another wonderful day of weaving and learning. You've seen her work in many local art festivals and you KNOW you love it as much as I do. I have been coveting one of her amazing creations for a very long time. Her sense of color and …
Beginning Watercolor Painting - Bunbuns (focus on form) Get into the watercolor groove while painting these cute little fat bottomed bunnies! So much fun in watercolor! Learn about painting wet on wet to build soft form. This class is suitable for all skill levels. No experience necessary. Supplies provided. Date: Sunday March 17 (we'll call …
Beginning Watercolor Painting - Easter Eggs (focus on resist techniques) Get into the watercolor groove and learn some resist techniques! We'll paint these fun easter eggs that will look great on the wall or even on next year's easter cards. So much fun with pattern and color! This class is suitable for all skill levels. …
Basket Weaving with Mary Klotz - Cat's Head Learn to make this great big cat's head basket. We'll be using a new continuous weaving technique! I'm looking forward to having this in the house. Such a great shape with the pointed bottom corners. This is a really fun process. We all laugh a lot and …
Watercolor Batik with Linda Rawson - Koi Join us in learning the wax-resist process of batik! In 3 hours, you will create a 9 x 12 painting on Ginwashi rice paper using the batik process. After transferring a line drawing to the paper, you will layer watercolor and wax on the rice paper, finishing it …
Basket Weaving with Mary Klotz - Lacework Market Basket Be the best dressed at the farmer's market this season! This beautiful basket is oversized and sturdy enough to carry all your veggies home! Or, throw in a bottle of wine, some cheese and crackers and top it off with a nice pretty cloth and you …
Whimsical Wildlfower Watercolors! Join me in the studio to learn how to paint my whimsical wildflowers with wild abandon! I'll talk about how I approach my whimsical watercolor wildflower paintings, and I will guide you in the composition and painting your own beautiful floral vignettes. These make amazing greeting cards! Feel free to bring a …
Beginning Abstract Painting GAME NIGHT!!! Join me for a fun Friday Game Night style introduction to making abstract art. Bring a friend, a beverage, a snack, and your open mind. You'll learn some new skills, make some new friends, and really enjoy the process of making an abstract painting. All supplies (and wine glasses) …
Let me show you how easy it is to incorporate monoprints into your artwork. If you've ever wanted to learn how to use those freaky squishy strangely intriguing gelatine plates that everyone is talking about, now is your chance! I will demo various monoprinting techniques and then we will print print print print print. And …
Learn to knit or crochet, learn a new pattern, or just brush up on your skills. Date: Sunday, August 11th Time: 3-5:30pm All materials provided Feel free to bring a snack and/or beverage (adult or otherwise) Fee: $45 Materials provided Location:Â The Studio in Troy * Materials Provided take home a skein of yarn and …
Block printing? YES!! Reduction block printing? YES YES!! . We'll explore a reduction printing method that requires no special tools. Then, we'll print until we're all printed out! You will print a reduction series on a single sheet of paper. Repetition is where it's at!! We'll also discuss how to use your prints to make …
