BASIC TOOL KIT REQUIRED for all classes: Scissors, ruler, double sided tape tacky glue and pencil 1825 Grant St Bellingham WA 98225 360.647.9663 Open M-F 9-6, Sat 10-6 & Sun 11-5 Fall 2013 Classes & Demos Tuesdays with Wendy Cardmaking classes for everyone. Great for beginners and experienced stampers. Join the fun! You will make 3 cards during the class and learn new techniques. These classes have continued to be very popular! Each session is different. You never know what Wendy will be coming up with next! Please bring a scissors & DOUBLE SIDED TAPE! Class cost $10 PLEASE sign-up by the Saturday before each class! Sessions are two hours starting at 11am, 1:30pm & 6pm 1st session Tuesday Sep 10 (offered 3 times) 2nd session Tuesday Sep 24 (offered 3 times) 3rd session Tuesday Oct 8 (offered 3 times) 4th session Tuesday Oct 22 (offered 3 times) Tuesday Nov 5 (offered 3 times) 5th session Tuesday Nov 19 (offered 3 times) 6th session Tuesday Dec 3 (offered 3 times) 7th session Tuesday Dec 17 (offered 3 times) 8th session f! way of g n o l w its a DAR We kno OUR CALEN Y 1, 2014 MARK n a J sday Wedne our annual ALE AY S EARS D NEW Y 25% of f Books, Books & More Books Join Wendy for a full day of bookmaking! You will learn to make a ribbon bound, tapebound and accordian book. All from scratch! Handmade books make GREAT Holiday gifts. You will complete 3 different books. Bring lunch and a snack. Wendy Schwartz Saturday Sep 28 10 to 4pm $95 Journaling Explorations Just how does one go about creating a beautiful and interesting journal? Have you always wanted to create one but didn’t quite know how to go about it. You will learn how to get started, layout and design and Suzie will share with you her many tips and tricks as she has been journaling for many years. This will be a fun and busy day. There will be a two hour break in the class for lunch and a special mission. Along with a full packet of handouts, Suzie will supply you with other items that she finds are a must when journaling. Please bring a 7X10 Pentalic Field Journal 140lb w.c. paper, pencil, eraser, ruler, fine line waterproof black pen (and watercolors & waterbrush if you have them.) Saturday Oct 5 10 to 5 pm $45 Suzie Beringer Wednesday Afternoon Classes Come for the free demo, grab lunch and come on back for a great class! Iris Folding Come learn this very old and yet simple technique to make beautiful cards and artwork. Its all done with thin strips of paper or ribbons. Come see the samples in store. It will be a fun afternoon! Wednesday Sep 11 2pm to 4pm $ 25 Wendy Schwartz Pushing the Limits Now that you have demystified the Parallel Pen—we will push the limits with this cool tool. This advanced class will focus on using a variety of unique mediums and how to get them to work. We will be using many products you may already own as well as others you wouldn’t think to try. I will supply all of the mediums that we will be working with along with the paper. This will be a fun class full of color and potential that will really show you how versatile this tool is. Prerequisite - Demystifying the Parallel Pen. Supply list required Wednesday Sep 18 2 to 5pm $35 Suzie Beringer Gelli Plates Monoprinting on a Gelli plate is simple and fun. The gratification is immediate, and the prints are very cool! Once you start, you won’t be able to stop! Learn the basics and a some advanced tips to help you get into Gelli monoprinting. Gelli Plate required (8” x 10” size recommended) Wendy Schwartz Wednesday Oct 9 2 to 4:30pm $ 25 NEW, Flat & Pointed water brush designs. Come and learn some new twists and designs using these amazing tools? Bring your waterbrushes (flat & pointed) and let me show you some new fall & winter designs. If you have watercolors feel free to bring them. Come on into the store to see samples….Waterbrushes required….. Suzie Beringer Wednesday Oct 23 2 to 4:30pm $30 - This unique stamp line gives the artist the opportunity to create stunning photo style landscapes using rubber stamps! The main focus of class will be exploring basic composition in black and white. Creating scenes using a variety of elements, foreground, background and framing. You will also be introduced to coloring the images. *Students will need to bring Colorbox stylus handles and foam pads. Wednesday Oct 30 2 to 4:30pm $25 Wendy Schwartz Getting Started with Stampscapes - Wendy has been stenciling t-shirts for years and wearing the beautiful results. Come spend the afternoon learning how and creating a one of a kind t-shirt. *Please bring a black t-shirt or two. Stencils, paints and practice material provided. Wednesday Nov 13 2 to 4:00pm $25 Wendy Schwartz T Shirt Fabric & Stenciling Copperplate Calligraphy for Beginners This highly anticipated class will introduce you to the graceful elegance of Copperplate calligraphy. In this six week class, you will learn the technique behind the “pointed pen” and even how to practice in pencil! Whether you are brushing up on current skills or learning calligraphy for the first time, you will rediscover an appreciation for the handwritten word through the rhythmic beauty of this 18th -19th century script. *Supply list required. See store for sample. Mondays Oct 7 to Nov 11 6 to 8pm $100 Christy Schroeder Calligraphy—“The Uncial Hand” What do 4th century Africa, 6th c. Italy, and 8th c. England have in common? Join me for six weeks of “calligraphic time travel”, exploring the history and letter formation of a calligraphy style called Uncial (pronounced ‘un-shul’). Commonly associated with Celtic or Irish art, Uncial is in a class of its own. Fourth to eighth century historical samples will be our guide in learning a consistent, modernized form of this ancient calligraphic hand. Uncial is perfectly suited for calligraphic beginners and those with experience who wish to add a unique style to their lettering knowledge. Supply list required. Christy Schroeder Wednesdays, Oct 16 thru Nov 20 6 to 8pm $100 The Mixed Media Fine Art Canvas This two day workshop will explore the world of mixed media. The stars of this workshop are acrylic paint, handmade-papers and spray web They will be accompanied by colored pencils, gold leaf, glitter, mica textures and more. You will create a 24” x 24” one of a kind work of fine art. Come explore my world. You may bring extra materials to include in your piece. Sample compositions at store. Includes all materials. 6 students max - 2 DAYS Wendy Schwartz Saturday Oct 19, 10 to 6pm & Sunday Oct 20, 11 to ? $150 Whimsical Letters This class will put a whimsical spin on traditionally formal drawn letterforms—a fun and creative lettering option for cards, scrapbooking, journaling, and more! Come prepared to give these letters your own personality and color. Please bring a pencil, white plastic eraser, ruler, and colored pencils. Saturday Nov 2 11 to 2pm $25 Christy Schroeder Shrink Plastic Gold This is not junior’s shrinky dinks anymore.” By the end of the class you will have taken Shrink Plastic to a new level. We will be making layered jewelry pieces with— yes—shrink plastic and metals!! These pieces make wonderful gifts but you will probably want to keep some for yourself. We will also cover some other cool Shrink Plastic techniques. You will walk away with a finished jewelry piece. Samples at store. Please ask for supply list Saturday Nov 9 10 to 12:30pm $25 Suzie Beringer The Hardbound Beaded Journal In this unique hardcover book each section of pages is sewn into the spine and embellished with beads, creating a stunning visual effect. Students will have a variety of papers & beads to select from to personalize their one of a kind book. Students will be lead through a step by step instruction which will include cutting papers to size, creating the hardbound cover, sewing the sections in place and embellishing with the bead selections. Beginners and advanced students are welcome *Please bring a heavy duty awl to class. (Students may choose to bring their own papers and beads to class) Saturday Nov 16 10 to 4pm $75 Wendy Schwartz Going Postal! We’re thinking ahead for Christmas and Valentine’s Day! Start thinking of your envelopes as the “gift wrap” of your cards! Come and gather some creative ideas for addressing envelopes that will make the post office smile. We will work on basic lettering ideas, formatting your “envies” in cool ways, and decorative elements with stickers, rubber stamps, markers and Parallel Pens. Please bring a pencil, eraser, and your favorite pens. Christy Schroeder Saturday Nov 23 11 to 1:30pm $25 Stampadoodle & The Paper Cafe “Free Lunch Time Demos” Wednesdays from 12:00 to 1:00 Demos are always subject to change! If you are coming from a distance we recommend calling! Sep 4 Susan’s Garden Dies (featuring the “Big Shot”) Sep 11 Sep 18 Sep 25 Oct 2 Oct 9 Oct 16 Oct 23 Oct 30 Nov 6 Nov 13 Nov 20 Nov 27 Dec 4 Dec 11 Rosettes Mix it up for Fall Inchie Arts with Lisa Lee Lawn Fawn Holiday Flaire Creating with Decorative Bags Whimsical Letters Creating Depth in Design Letter Press Clever Creations Fun with Stencil and Fabrics Gelli Plates are Great! No Demo Today! Washi-Washi-Washi Tape Crazy about Calendars Stampadoodle & The Paper Café 1825 Grant Street Bellingham WA 98225 At the corner of State & Grant Streets (360) 647-9663 www.Stampadoodle.com Open Daily M-F 9 till 6 Sat 10 till 6 & Sun 11 till 5 The Official Fine Print Please bring basic supplies: a scissors, ruler, x-acto, pencil, adhesive & tweezers. All other supplies are provided unless noted in class description Prepayment is required upon registration. Space is limited! Please Sign up Early. Refunds are available up to 7 days prior to class. No exceptions please unless space can be filled from a waiting list. You may send a friend in your place. We reserve the right to cancel a class if enrollment falls below 4. (a full refund will be given) Call 360.647.9663 to sign up Please sign up by phone or in person! Thanks