Greetings everyone!
Unfortunately Saturday's class at Santa Cruz was cancelled but my Texture for Collage Artists class yesterday was awsome! It's a gruelling 5 hour class that always runs over time into the six hour. But this class produced some unbelievable texture samples. Unfortunately I was so busy just trying to leave before the shop closed (so that the staff wouldn't have to stay overtime) that I don't have any pictures to share with you today--sigh--. Maybe next time
I also wanted to post my July class schedule.
July 4th and 5th-Fourth of July Holiday-no classes
July 11th
Where: Scrapbook U in Fremont
Class Title: Rubberstamped Dominos****Back by popular demand****
Class Description: Did you know that you can rubberstamp on a Domino?
Well you can and in this class you will learn two different methods of rubber stamping and coloring dominos. These dominos can then be made into fantastic Jewelry, art pieces or gift items.
All materials are provided for this class so come and play!
Class Times: 11:00am to 2:00pm
Class Fee: $30.00
To sign up for this class please call Scrapbook U at (510) 490-5065. 
July 12th
Where: Scrapbook Depot in San Carlos
Class Title: Beginning Collage 2 Part 1
Class 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. For those that missed beginning Collage one this is a perfect place to jump in on Collage. We will be reviewing the information learned in Beginning Collage One and adding on to it.
What to bring: Paintbrushes and scissors.
Class Times: 12:30pm to 3:30pm
Class Fee: $35.00
To sign up for this class please call Scrapbook Depot at: 650 592-2767
July 18th
Where: ArtMax in Seaside California
Class Title: Beginning Collage 2 part 2
Class Description:
In the last class in the beginning Collage series we will explore more texture by creating two more progressively textured backgrounds on canvas board and stretched canvas. We will then discuss ways to divide a canvas and create collages using my two favorite Compositional types.
Items to bring: previous collage packs, paintbrushes, scissors and all of your collages from the Beginning Collage class series. Time to have a mini Art Exhibition!
Class Times: 11:00am to 2:30pm
Class Fee: $35.00
To sign up for this class please email me at: connie@isbjorn.com. 
July 19th
Where: LaDiDa Café in Half Moon Bay
Class Title: Crackle Paste 2
Class Description: In this second part of Beautiful Crackle Paste we will be painting and finishing our Crackled collages created in Part 1. We will also be creating a second Collage for you to take home and finish.
For anyone that could not make it to Crackle Paste Part 1 it’s OK to jump in on this class since we will be creating a second collage!
What to bring: scissors and paintbrushes
Class Times: 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Class Fee: $35.00
To sign up for this class please email me at connie@isbjorn.com.
July 25th-Day off for Harry Potter Day! 
July 26th
Where: Scrapbook Territory in Berkeley
Class Title: Mystic Gesso
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 this class is a second texture medium call White Opaque Flakes. .
Come and Play!
What to bring: Scissors and paintbrushes
Class times: 11:00am to 2:00pm
Class Fee: $40.00
I hope to see you in class! 
Aren't they great?
