ADVENTURES IN STAMPING APRIL, 2008 CLASSES
FRIDAY, APRIL 25
9 am – 11 am
ART CARD TECHNIQUES WITH RUBBER NATURE TOOL STAMPS View Sample
Instructor: Sandi Obertin/Rubber Nature Artstamps
Join Sandi Obertin for a class that will have your friends trying to guess "how you did that"! Work with Sandi's innovative
Rubber Nature Tool Stamps and some of her other rubber stamp designs to create beautiful one-of-a-kind art cards
that are worthy of framing! The techniques are quick and easy. The results are amazing!
NOTE: Students who have some of Sandi's Tool Stamps may bring them along to use in class if desired.
SUPPLIES STUDENTS NEED TO BRING: A pair of plain scissors; a pair of fancy edge
Scissors; a glue stick. *ALL OTHER SUPPLIES WILL BE PROVIDED.
LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE: All skill levels welcome.
COST: $55
9am – 10:30am
DIY MONOGRAM CLASS View Sample
Instructor: Michelle Cutts/Art Gone Wild!
DIY Monogram Kit included - a $35 retail value! This is an easy no stress class. Come make some stationery that you can
keep or make some for a friend. We will show you how easy it is to use the monogram stamp. After the class you can take
and enjoy the DIY kit home with you.
SUPPLIES STUDENTS NEED TO BRING: No Supplies Needed
LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE: All levels welcome
COST: $40
9am - 11am
30 CARD ALL OCCASION CLASS *SOLD OUT*
Instructor: Beth Wagner/Endless Creations
In this two hour class you will be given 15 minutes of simple instructions and then spend the rest of the time
completing as many cards as you can. Simple, clean designs. Must be mobil to move from station to station.
Average number of cards students complete are 10 - 20.
SUPPLIES STUDENT'S NEED TO BRING: Adhesive, Scissors, 3-D-Dots, Glue dots.
LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE: All levels welcome
COST: $45
12 noon – 2 pm
ARTISTIC ADORNMENTS View Sample
Instructor: Sandi Obertin / Rubber Nature Artstamps
Have fun creating mini-mixed media metal tags that are perfect for pendant necklaces, earrings, zipper pulls and paper arts
embellishments. *You will have the opportunity to work with a wide variety of unique art materials including
our new Rubber Nature Decal Images while learning lots of great techniques. You will have the opportunity to create up to
six individual art pieces during the class or take the materials home to complete your pieces.
SUPPLIES STUDENTS NEED TO BRING: A pair scissors * ALL OTHER SUPPLIES WILL BE PROVIDED.
LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE: All skill levels welcome.
COST: $60
12 noon – 2 pm
JOY OF CONFIDENT COLORING * SOLD OUT* View Sample
Instructor: Kelley Grace
As a child remember how enjoyable coloring was…wouldn't it be great to color happily and confidently again? Join Kelley and
learn how to color with shadow and highlights, easily blend pencil crayons and chalks, and to explore the color schemes
illustrated on the color wheel. Best of all, learn how to color confidently and never again utter the words “I don’t know which
colors to use” This is an excellent technique class for all those who want to brush up on their coloring skills & theory while
making some lovely cards. Some pencil crayons, chalks, blending stumps, all card stocks to finish the projects and a detailed
listing of colors used on the samples will be provided.
SUPPLIES STUDENTS NEED TO BRING: Sharpened Berol Prismacolor pencil crayons & a color wheel, Shimmer Jewels
chalks by Pebbles or other decorator chalks & applicators, White pencil eraser,
Blending stumps…small & medium & sanding block, Tombow glue stick & double sided tape.
LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE: Beginner
COST: $40
12 noon – 2 pm
INKY-ACTIVE CARDS * SOLD OUT* View Sample
Instructor: Jackie Lewis & Michelle Cutts /Inky Antics
Inky-active Cards – Hand stamped cards are wonderful, but stamped cards that DO things are even better! Learn how to
create four different interactive cards featuring Inky Antics stamps: a super-easy swing card, an adorable pop-up pull card, a
hidden message card, and a delightful double slider card (with optional money pocket to hold currency). If you enjoyed last
year's Movers & Shakers class, you'll love our brand new lineup of action cards. Your class kit will include full-color
instructions so you can make these great projects again on your own... we know you'll want to!
SUPPLIES STUDENTS NEED TO BRING: Colored pencils (the regular kind, not watercolor) and adhesive (such as a roll of
double-sided tape)
LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE: All Levels Welcome
COST: $30
12 noon - 2pm
NEWEST MAGENTA STYLES / BIRDS-TREES-BUTTERFLY & FLOWERS
Instructor: Beverly Anderson
Several new techniques will be taught for this class. Making 5 cards in our 2 hours with newest peel-offs to match.
Just come in and have fun playing!
SUPPLIES STUDENTS NEED TO BRING: Scissors, lots of different adhesives and Pop dots or foam tape for raising
heights.
LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE: Intermediate to Advanced
COST: $35
3 pm – 5pm
CREATIVE POCKET CARDS View Sample
Instructor: Sandi Obertin/ Rubber Nature Artstamps
Looking for a fun new way to show off your rubber stamping? Then you'll want to join Sandi Obertin for this fun and
informative class! Learn to create these fun cards in a variety of sizes using a variety of nifty folds. Have fun
enhancing your designs with rubber stamped images, photos, fibers, simple collages and other fun embellishments. *You will
have the opportunity to create and take home patterns for duplicating the folds. You will receive some of our New Rubber
Decal Images, some specialty papers, a selection of Rubber Nature Mini Rubber Stamps & a variety of fun embellishments
to use during class and/or to take home.
SUPPLIES STUDENTS NEED TO BRING: Scissors; a glue stick; Optional: small
photos or photo copies of favorite photos to use in class * ALL OTHER SUPPLIES WILL BE PROVIDED.
LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE: All skill levels welcome.
COST: $60
3 pm – 5pm
QUICK AND EASY SCENERY CARDS
Instructor: Karen Canto/Alextamping
Karen will lead you through a series of lessons on how to make scenic cards that look like photographs!
Techniques include torn paper masking, double-inking, perspectives and more.
Quick and easy, work at your own pace. It’s possible to make more than 15 cards in a 2 hour class.
Stamping for the go-getter as well as the beginner. Please expect to get your fingers inky!
If you have already taken this class... you will be surprised at how much more we have added.
SUPPLIES STUDENTS NEED TO BRING: imagination
LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE: ALL
Link to class info: http://www.alextamping.com/classinfo.html
COST: $50
3 pm – 5pm
MAKING FRIENDS HAPPY WITH COLUZZLE CARDS - COLUZZLE TEMPLATE INCLUDED! View Sample
Instructor: Michelle Cutts/Art Gone Wild!
We will be making two cards using the spinner Coluzzle and one card using the stair step Coluzzle. Have a good time creating
these cards then see the happy, surprised faces when friends and family receive them. We also will be using the Art Gone
Wild! stamps for this project
SUPPLIES STUDENTS NEED TO BRING: No Supplies Needed
LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE: All Levels Welcome
Cost: $40
3 pm – 5pm
CLEARLY, COOL EMBELLISHMENTS! View Sample
Instructor: Kelley Grace
Clear acrylic shapes add a wonderful dimension to your cards, scrapbook pages or altered art pieces.
Join Kelley and learn a myriad of techniques to decorate acrylic shapes.
You’ll create two fun & colorful backgrounds… called the “Stamp n’ Spritz” and “scribble”. Various methods of attaching
acrylic shapes will be explored and several projects will be completed in class.
All acrylic shapes and card stocks for the projects will be provided.
STUDENTS ARE ASKED TO BRING THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FOR USE IN CLASS.
Color Box stylus tool with a black leaf shaped tip
Tombow glue stick & 2 sided tape or tape runner
Scissors and or paper trimmer (optional)
Any StazOn, Color Box Chalk and Brilliance pads they may have
LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE: Intermediate
Cost: $42
3 pm – 5 pm
FIRST RUBBER STAMP TAPESTRY COMPONENT STAMPING CLASS IN AKRON! View Sample
Instructor: Susan Walton/Rubber Stamp Tapestry
Join Rubber Stamp Tapestry owners, Susan and Dan Walton for a first time class that includes step by step, flip chart
instructions to complete three lovely card projects. Work at your own pace and get hands on instructions from the
manufacturer and designers behind the RST peg stamp line. Also, as a bonus, learn to use their new clear stamps to make
wonderful background papers that look like printed paper that go beautifully with their peg stamp sets.
SUPPLIES TO BRING TO CLASS;
Favorite adhesive for gluing paper and scotch tape for ribbon attachment.
LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE: All Levels Welcome
Cost: $34
6 pm – 8 pm
INSTANT GLITTER PICTURES View Sample
Instructor: Janelle Marshall/Powder Keg Embossing Powders
For all who love glitter and glitz, you will truly enjoy making our Instant Glitter Glitz Pics. Using our ultra fine Powder Keg
art glitter, stencils and “Powder Keg Sticky Paper”, we will create card after card after card with true BLING! Supplies
Included are, assorted colors of Powder Keg Glitter Glitz, Powder Keg Sticky Papers, cardstock for mounting designs,
application tools, stencils and instructions.
SUPPLIES TO BRING TO CLASS; Card adhesive and scissors.
LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE: Beginner
Cost: $30
6 pm – 8pm
GIGGLE BOOK View Sample
Instructor: Julie Benam/Sticky Scrap
A vibrantly colored mini book sporting flaps, taps & pockets galore, decked out with ribbons, buttons & beads to showcase
photos & quips that make you smile, giggle, laugh, chortle and simply be happy. Easy enough for the beginner; yet results
will delight the advanced crafter.
SUPPLIES TO BRING TO CLASS: 12” personal trimmer, stylus, bone folder, scissors, ruler & pencil.
LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE: All Levels
Cost $35
6 pm – 8 pm
NEW
CLEARLY, COOL EMBELLISHMENTS II View Sample
Instructor: Kelley Grace
Clear acrylic shapes add a wonderful dimension to your cards, scrapbook pages or altered art pieces…and we just can’t get
enough of these versatile embellishments! Join Kelley and learn a myriad of colorful NEW techniques to decorate acrylic
shapes. Various methods of attaching acrylic shapes will be explored and several projects will be completed in class. All
acrylic shapes and papers will be supplied.
SUPPLIES TO BRING TO CLASS:
Students are asked to bring the following items for use in class.
Tombow glue stick & 2 sided tape or tape runner
Scissors and or paper trimmer (optional)
Black StazOn ink pad
Sakura Glaze & Soufflé pens
LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE: Intermediate
Cost: $42
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SATURDAY, APRIL 26
10 am – 12 noon
QUICK ‘N EASY WATERCOLOR CARDS View Sample
Instructor: Kelley Grace
Using loose watercolor wash techniques over embossed images is quick, easy, and elegant. A variety of watercolor paints will
be explored in class with a focus on watercolor pencils and Twinkling H2o’s. Students will watercolor several images &
backgrounds and leave class with some watercolor cards they can be proud of. Watercolor pencils & paints Twinkling H20’s,
embossing powders, watercolor paper and card stocks will be provided.
STUDENTS ARE ASKED TO BRING THE FOLLOWING ITEMS TO CLASS.
#3 or #4 round soft bristle brushes suitable for watercolor
½” flat soft bristle brush for watercolor wash
Spritz bottle for water
Watercolor pencils & Twinkling H20’s (if they have them)
LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE: Beginner
Cost: $40
10 am – 12:30 pm
TRANSPARENT BUTTERFLIES/TISSUE AND ACETATE MIXED MEDIA WORKSHOP View Sample
Instructor: Cheryl Kruthaupt
Learn to make 3 dimensional transparent butterflies, flowers and leaves in this fun and informative class. Join Cheryl as she
demonstrates interesting and unusual techniques to add depth and texture to your pieces. You will learn how to use ink, glaze
and tissue to create colorful featherweight creatures that look as beautiful as the real thing. Bring your imagination and your
creativity. This is really a cool, fun and simple technique and a great way to learn to use some of the re-inkers, Pearl X,
glitter, and other supplies you’ve accumulated. A student kit containing acetate, tissue and instructions will be provided. It is
not necessary to bring your stamping suitcase. All inks and other materials will be supplied by the instructor.
SUPPLIES TO BRING TO CLASS: a pair of sharp scissors and a heat gun if possible. Optional: Any dark color of Stayzon, a
pair of plastic gloves to protect your fingers from the ink.
LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE: All levels will enjoy this class
Cost: $44
1 pm – 4pm
TEXT AS ART View Sample
Instructor: Cheryl Kruthaupt
Join Cheryl Kruthaupt and explore creative techniques using text as a design element.
Old book pages, maps, newsletters and re-cycled mail can be easily turned into fabulous art. Students will work with gel
medium, golden glazes, script stamps, and stamps that contain the entire alphabet. A foundation base will be created from
text. As time permits students will cut, punch and tear sections from the foundation piece. Cheryl will provide tons of text,
stamps, paper, gel medium and glazes. This is a hands-on workshop, exploring several variations of the technique. Students
receive a kit with text papers and detailed instructions.
SUPPLIES TO BRING TO CLASS: Scissors, a black dye ink pad (please no Stayzon) and a heat gun if possible. A tearing
ruler would be an excellent tool for this class, but it’s optional.
LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE: All Levels will enjoy this class
Cost: $49
4 pm – 6pm
EXPLORING BEESWAX CARDS View Sample
Instructor: Rebecca O’Donnell
Love learning something you can do with the supplies you already own. Learn a new technique working with beeswax, an
iron, and household napkins. In this class you will learn the basics of beeswax application make 3 to 4 cards and get ideas for
many more. You will take home assorted napkins and your own beeswax.
SUPPLIES TO BRING TO CLASS: Scissors, adhesives, an old iron or craft iron if you own one.
All other supplies will be provided. Optional-bring napkins to trade with others.
LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE: All levels welcome
Cost: $30
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SUNDAY, APRIL 27
9 am – 11am
FAUX CLOISENNE' JEWELRY View Sample
Instructor: Jennifer Obertin /Rubber Nature ArtStamps
Join Jennifer Obertin for a fun, stylish class where you will create unique one-of-a-kind jewelry! Learn some fun techniques
and work with a variety of art materials including: paint, special effects paint tools, inks, sticker paper, cardstock, embossing
powders, Some Things Fishy and Rubber Nature ArtStamps, Amazing Glaze, Diamond Glaze, jewelry findings and jewelry
components. * Students may create a bracelet, pin and a pendant or a bracelet and a pair of earring plus a special gift card.
SUPPLIES STUDENTS NEED TO BRING: Scissors; please bring a pair of jewelry pliers if you have them. * ALL OTHER
SUPPLIES WILL BE PROVIDED.
LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE: All levels welcome.
Cost: $55.00
9am – 11am
EXPLORING BEESWAX CARDS View Sample
Instructor: Rebecca O’Donnell
Love learning something you can do with the supplies you already own. Learn a new technique working with beeswax, an
iron, and household napkins. In this class you will learn the basics of beeswax application make 3 to 4 cards and get ideas for
many more. You will take home assorted napkins and your own beeswax.
SUPPLIES TO BRING TO CLASS: Scissors, adhesives, an old iron or craft iron if you own one.
All other supplies will be provided. Bring napkins to trade with others (optional).
LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE: All levels welcome.
Cost: $30
SOMETIMES WE HAVE TO CANCEL A CLASS WHEN TOO MANY PEOPLE WAIT UNTIL THE LAST
MINUTE TO REGISTER, PLEASE AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT AND TRY TO REGISTER EARLY.
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CLASSES "ONLY" START ON FRIDAY, APRIL 25 AND RUN THROUGHOUT THE CONVENTION WEEKEND. THE EXHIBIT HALL WITH THE VENDORS IS OPEN ON SATURDAY, APRIL 26 AND SUNDAY, APRIL 27.
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