Classes this weekend!

Greetings, I wanted to remind you all about my classes this weeked! Here is the schedule: Saturday August 1st Where: Scrap-it in Santa Cruz Class Title: Rubberstamped Dominos 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! Time: 11:00 to 2:00pm Fee:$ 30.00 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 examples attached above. Sunday August 2nd Where: Scrapbook Depot in San Carlos Class Title: Rubberstamped Dominos Description: See above Time: 12:30 to 3:30 Fee: $30.00 If you wish to sign up for this class please call Scrapbook Depot at 650 592-2767 Please see examples attached above. As you can see above I am teaching Domino’s classes both days! Dominos is a fun, no pressure class and the perfect way to relax and be creative at the same time. And because Dominos make great gifts it’s a great way to get ahead of the Christmas rush. I hope that you will join me in one of these two great locations. But sign up soon because these classes are beginning to fill up fast!

August Class Schedule

Greetings all! I had a wonderful class this weekend at Scrapbook Territory in Berkeley. I taught "Mystic Gesso". All the students created wonderful pieces and I hope had a good time. I had an absolute blast! Of course I could show you the students creations but your truly forgot her camera again. Age is a difficult thing. But I should update you on my August class schedule. It is a little bit late becasue of scheduleing issues. But here it is: Saturday August 1st Where: Scrap-it in Santa Cruz Class Title: Rubberstamped Dominos 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! Time: 11:00 to 2:00pm Fee:$ 30.00 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

Sunday August 2nd Where: Scrapbook Depot in San Carlos Class Title: Rubberstamped Dominos Description: See above Time: 12:30 to 3:30 Fee: $30.00 If you wish to sign up for this class please call Scrapbook Depot at 650 592-2767 Saturday August 8th Where: Scrapbook U in Fremont Class Title: Beginning Collage 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 how to use acrylic paints and mediums and progress to gradually more textured backgrounds. Finally we will create simple collages 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. **Note-this will be a condensed and more advanced version of my Beginning Collage 1 & 2 classes for the students that already have some collage experience. Time: 11:00am to 4:00pm There will be a ½ hour to 1 hour lunch break for this class. You can bring your own lunch or there are restaurants in the nearby mission district. Fee:$50.00 If you are interested in signing up for this class please call Scrapbook U at 510 490-5065. Sunday August 9th-no classes scheduled Saturday August 15th-no classes scheduled Sunday August 16th Where: La Di Da Café in Half Moon Bay Class Title: Fabulous Fiber Paste Description: to come. Time: 6:00pm to 9:00pm Fee: $35.00 Note: this will be the last class I teach on a Sunday at La Di Da. The next class will be schedule on Saturday nights until the end of the year. If you wish to sign up for this class please email me at connie@isbjorn.com Saturday August 22nd Where: ArtMax in Seaside Ca. 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. We will be splattering paint so please bring paint brushes and an apron or smock to cover your clothes with. Time: 11:00 to 4:00pm Fee: 50.00 To sign up for this class please email me at connie@isbjorn.com or call ArtMax at 831 394-0565 Sunday August 23rd Where: Scrapbook Territory in Berkeley Class Title: Designs in Gesso 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? Please bring scissors and a variety of Paintbrushes. Come and Explore! Time: 11:00 to 2:00pm Fee: 40.00 If you wish to sign up for this class please call Scrapbook Territory at 510 559-9929 Please note that this is the class list as it stands today. I am hoping to add another class on the 29th or 30th. I will send an update if any classes are added.

I hope to see you all soon!

Class on Sunday

Greetings everyone!

I wanted to take this opportunity to remind you about my class On Sunday the 23rd at Scrapbook Territory in Berkeley.

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 If you wish to sign up for this class please call Scrapbook Territory at 510 559-9929. I hope to see you soon!

Crackle Collage pictures just in!

Hello again,

I just got done posting my last blog when these two great pictures just came in from my students!

Wow! These pieces are both just stunning.

Classes this weekend

Greetings everyone,

I hope you all had a great weekend! I taught two great classes. On Saturday I taught the last beginning collage class at ArtMax in Seaside. The entire class graduated Beginning Collage with honors! Here are some samples of their final exams

Aren't these pieces awsome! This class has come so far so fast not only because of their talent but also because of their persistance and dedication. I am very lucky to be able to know and teach this very talented group of students. I also want to thank Art Max for allowing me to teach classes in the store. The staff up there is always helpful and unfailingly generous to me. And they are just nice people!

On Sunday I taught the second part of the crackle paste class at La Di Da in half Moon Bay. Crackle Paste takes 48 hours to dry completely and crackle so I have to teach this class in two parts. Unfortunately most of the wonderful pieces that were created were still drying from the sealers put on them so I could not get pictures. But I am hoping some of the students will email the collages so that I can post them here. Believe me this group of intermediate and Advanced students made some awsome pieces. I want to thank all the students that took the crackle paste classes. I also want to thank Luz the owner of La Di Da for welcoming classes in her great little cafe. Seriously folks if you haven't been to LaDiDa check it out. Walk in some day, grab a cup of coffee or tea and one of Luz' desserts -they're to die for.

Classes this weekend

Greetings eveyone! I wanted to take a minute to remind you about my classes this weekend! 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.

I hope to see you soon!

Great class!

Greetings everyone,

Saturdays Dominos class at Scrapbook U in Fremont was great! It was a small class but thats OK because it allows me to play too! I wanted to show you some of the incredible dominos created

by this class of talented students.

I am currently working on a second Dominos class. In this class we will learn to use the dremel,

work with wire and make a ribbon necklace for your Dominos. This will be the perfect class to make unique gifts items for Christmas. Keep watching my blog and monthly emails for the date of this new class. If you want to be added to my email list as well please email me at connie@isbjorn.com.

Also I want to announce that Traci Bautista will be teaching at Scrapbook U this Friday (17th) and Saturday (18th). Traci's classes are filled with color and fun. I can guarantee you that she will teach you how to play again!. To sign up for Traci's classes call Scrapbook U at 510 490-5065. To see Traci's work just click on the link below.

Guardian Angels

Hello everyone,

I wanted to preview some small textural collages that I will be selling this Christmas season. These collages consist of one of my Angel photographs embedded in Textured Gesso. All the designs in gesso have been hand drawn and painted with acrylic paints. All the sparklies have been added with Vintage glass or Gold Mica flakes. Check some more of them out below.

Let me know what you think!

Classes this weekend!

Greetings everyone! I wanted to take a minute to remind you about my classes this weekend. 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 I hope to see you all soon!

Happy 4th everyone!

God Bless America.