June Class Listing

Greetings everyone,

I thought that I would finally post my class schedule for June.

Saturday June 6th Where: Art Max in Seaside Class Title: Beginning Collage 2 part 1 Description: In this continuation of beginning collage 1, we will begin by creating a more textured background. We will then explore the world of Artistic composition in more depth and finish our collage using all the tricks and principles of composition learned thus far. Times: 11:00am to 2:30 pm Fee: $35.00 Items to bring: Just bring your favorite scissors and paintbrushes. If you wish to sign up for this class please email me at connie@isbjorn.com and I will add you to my list. Sunday June 7th Where: Scrapbook Depot in San Carlos Class title: Beginning Collage 1 part 2 Description: In this second part of Beginning Collage 1 we will be making 3 more progressively textured backgrounds. After that we will spend the time reviewing and creating collages using the elements of composition learned in the first class. Times: 12:30 to 3:30pm Fee: $35.00 Items to bring: Please bring your collage pack from the first class, your favorite scissors and paintbrushes. If you wish to sign up for this class please call Scrapbook Depot at 650 592-2767 Saturday June 13th Where: Scrap-it in Santa Cruz Class Title: ATC Primer Description: Using Collage, acrylic paints and various embellishments we will learn to create ATC’s or Artist Trading Cards. What are Artist Trading Cards? They are miniature, one of a kind , original works of art that can be traded from artist to artist and they’re hot! If you’ve never made one you don’t know the fun you’re missing. So come down and check it out! Times: 11:00am to 2:00pm Fee: $35.00 Items to bring: Just bring your favorite scissors and paintbrushes If you wish to sign up for this class you can call Scrap-it at 831 475-2380 or email me at connie@isbjorn.com ****Please see samples above*** Sunday June 14th Where: La Di Da Café in Half Moon Bay Class Title: Textural Effects #7-Crackle Paste Description: to be added Times: 6:00 to 9:00pm Fee: $35.00 Items to bring: Scissors and paintbrushes If you wish to sign up for this class please email me at connie@isbjorn.com Saturday June 20th Where: Scrapbook U in Fremont Class Title: Designs in Gesso-please see an example attached above Description: Further exploring the use of Gesso as texture we will create a small canvas with Gesso and collage. We will stamp into, stencil with and draw freehand in gesso. Will you choose to color your Gesso or leave it white? Come and Explore! Times: 11:00am to 2:30pm Fee: $40.00 Items to bring: Your favorite paintbrushes and scissors. If you wish to sign up for this class please call Scrapbook U at 510 490-5065. Sunday June 21st-Father’s day-no classes Saturday June 27th Where: Scrap-it in Santa Cruz Class Title: Beginning Collage 1 part 2 Description: see description above Times: 11:00am to 2:30 pm Fee: $35.00 Items to bring: Please bring your collage pack from the first class, your favorite scissors and paintbrushes If you wish to sign up for this class you may call Scrap-it at 831 475-2380 or email me at connie@isbjorn.com Sunday June 28th Where: Scrapbook Territory in Berkeley Class Title: Texture for Collage Artists Description: In this techniques driven class we will explore ways to add texture to your art work using paint, paper, Gesso, Gel Medium, special texture mediums and Diamond Glaze. Each student will walk out with a tag book of Texture samples to use for future reference. Times: 11:00 am to 4:00pm Fee: $50.00 Items to bring: Please bring paintbrushes and an apron. We will be splattering paint around! If you wish to sign up for this class please call Scrapbook Territory at 510 559-9929.

I hope to see you soon!

Great class on Saturday

Greetings everyone!

Well I had another classful of wonderful students on Saturday. This time I taught Mystic Gesso at Scrapbook U in Fremont. If you haven't been to scrapbook U check it out. Its a great little store just down the street from Mission San Jose. Do I hear picture op?!

First I want to thank Monica Martinek the owner of Scrapbook U for allowing me to teach in her shop. And I also wanted to thank all of the students for taking the class. Some of them coming from as far away as Salinas and Livermore. This group of students was great. There was a very wide range of experience in this group of students. And check out the subject range! We have dead Heroines to Angels to Medusa to Vintage photos to statuary and even Niagra Falls.

I have posted the collage above so that you can judge the high quality of the work created. Aren't these people talented?

Classes this weekend!

Greetings everyone!

I will be teaching two classes this weekend and I wanted to remind you all.

Saturday May 23rd

Mystic Gesso

Where:Scrapbook U in Fremont

Class Description: In this first of my series of classes exploring the use of texture in collage in more depth, the student will be creating with Gesso. In particular the class will explore the opaque properties of Gesso for a misty, shabby look that makes collage Magic. Also introduced in the class is a second texture medium call White Opaque Flakes. Please bring a pair of scissors and a variety of paintbrushes

Fee: $40.00

Time: 11:00am to 2:30pm

To sign up for class: call Scrapbook U at 510 490-5065

Sunday May 24th

Beginning Collage II

Where: Scrapbook Territory in Berkeley

Class Description: In this continuation of Beginning Collage I we will explore ways to bring more texture to your collages using everyday household materials. Then we will create collages using a couple of my favorite compositional styles while learning some new tips and tricks along the way! Please bring a pair of small scissors and a variety of paintbrushes. All other materials will be supplied including instructions and a large collage pack of items to use in class or take home. Come and Play

Fee: $55.00

Time: 11:00am to 4:00pm

To sign up for class please call Scrapbook Territory at 510 559-9929

See above for class samples

I hope to see you in class!

Class Yesterday at ArtMax

Hello everyone!

I had a great day yesterday. I taught at ArtMax. I love this store. For those of you who don't know about ArtMax. Its a wonderful art store on Broadway in Seaside California. Its actually a relief to teach at an art store, if I forget something vital I can always buy it there. Also they have the nicest staff of any art store around. So I want to thank the entire crew for allowing me to teach there. My students there are just a great group. I can't believe at the speed they are progressing! Like a mook I got so caught up in their work that I forgot to take pictures of their incredible collages! I will have to post them at a later date. My next teaching day there is on June the 6th and I will be teaching Beginning Collage 2 part 1.

I really want to say thank you to all the students that attended the class yesterday. You guys are the bomb!

Beginning Collage 1 Part 2

Greetings everyone!

I wanted to remind everyone that I will be teaching at ArtMax in Seaside this Saturday the 16th.

I will be teaching the second part of beginning Collage 1. Here is the description:

In this second part of Beginning Collage 1 we will be making 3 more progressively textured backgrounds. After that we will spend the time reviewing and creating collages using the elements of composition learned in the first class. Please bring a pair of scissors and paintbrushes and your collage pack from the first class.

If you missed the first part of Beginning Collage 1 it is still possible to attend this second part.

I will be starting class at 11:00am until 2:30pm. The fee is $35.00.

If you wish to attend this class please email me at connie@isbjorn.com.

I hope to see you in class!

Beginning Collage class at Scrap-it

Greetings everyone!

I hope that you are all checking out the art above. Theses incredible works of art are from my Beginning Collage class today at Scrap-it at Santa Cruz. Aren't these pieces awsome?! And all so different. These pieces are a tribute to the amount of talent here on the coast. I want to thank Penny and Sharon at Scrap-it for allowing me to teach in their wonderful shop. If you haven't been to scrap-it yet check it out!

Beginning collage class

Greetings everyone,

I am pleased to announce that I am teaching at a new site this Saturday the 9th. It's a great little shop called Scrap-It. Scrap-It is located on 3615 Portola Drive in Santa Cruz. I will be teaching beginning collage from 11:00pm to 2:30 pm. The fee for this class is $35.00 and it's a great class for those that have always wanted to collage but just didn't know where to start and also for more advanced artists that might need a new perspective in their work.

Here's the description: Using the principles of composition we will explore ways to break through artistic barriers to discover the infinite possibilities of you! We will start by learning about: Art surfaces, Mediums and acrylic paints. We will then progress to a simple background and finally create a small collage using the techniques and principles discussed in class. Please bring your favorite scissors and paintbrushes. All other materials are supplied including instructions and a large collage pack of items to use in class or take home. Please feel free to bring any small image you might like to use or simply use mine. Please make sure that the image you bring is a color copied image not an ink jet image printed from your computer.

I still have a couple of seats left in this class so come down and have a fun creative day or just come by to say hello.

Hope to see you soon!

May Class schedule

Greetings Everyone,

I thought that it was time to finally send you my May class schedule. I regret to say that I still have not found a place here in Half Moon Bay to teach classes yet. However there are a couple of leads that will take a little more time to confirm. When I have a place to teach I will post it asap. If you are interested in signing up for a class please note the instructions on each date below.

Sat. May 9th-Beginning Collage 1 part 1

Where: Scrap-it in Santa Cruz****New Store***

Class Description: Using the principles of composition we will explore ways to break through artistic barriers to discover the infinite possibilities of you! We will start by learning about: Art surfaces, Mediums and Acrylic Paints. We will then progress to a simple background and finally create a small collage using the techniques and principles discussed in class. Please bring your favorite scissors and paintbrushes. All other materials are supplied including instructions and a large collage pack of items to use in class or take home.

Time:11:00am to 2:30pm Fee: $35.00 per person How to sign up: Please call Scrap-it at (831) 475-2380 or email me at connie@isbjorn.com.

Sat. May 16th-Beginning Collage 1 part 2

Where:Art Max in Seaside Class Description: In this second part of Beginning Collage 1 we will be making 3 more progressively textured backgrounds. After that we will spend the time reviewing and creating collages using the elements of composition learned in Part 1. What to bring: Your favorite scissors and paintbrushes, your collage packs from part 1 and your finished collage from part 1. Time: 11:00 to 2:30. Fee: $35.00 per person. How to sign up for class: Please email me at connie@isbjorn.com. I will add you to my list. ***If you missed Beginning Collage 1 part 1 you may still sign up for this class.

Sat. May 23rd-Mystic Gesso

Where: Scrapbook U-Fremont Class Description: In this first of my series of classes exploring the use of texture in collage in more depth, the student will be creating with Gesso. In particular the class will explore the opaque properties of Gesso for a misty, shabby look that makes collage Magic. Also introduced in the class is a second texture medium called White Opaque Flakes. What to bring: Your favorite scissors and paintbrushes. Time: 11:00am to 2:30pm Fee: $40.00 per person How to sign up for class: Please call Scrapbook U at (510) 490-5065 to be added to the class list.

Sunday May 24th-Beginning Collage 2

Where: Scrapbook Territory in Berkeley Class Description:In this continuation of Beginning Collage 1 we will explore ways to bring more texture to your collages using everyday household materials. Then we will create collages using a couple of my favorite compositional styles while learning some new tips and tricks along the way! Please bring a pair of small scissors and a variety of paintbrushes. All other materials will be supplied including instructions and a large collage pack of items to use in class or take home. Time: 11:00 to 4:00pm Fee: $ 55:00 per person How to sign up for class: Please call Scrapbook Territory at (510) 559-9929 to be added to the class list. *****If you missed Beginning collage 1 you may still sign up for this class.

Hope to see you soon!