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Kelly Kilmer, Mixed Media Art Journalist Extraordinaire, is one of our most favorite traveling artist who comes to teach at The Artists' Nook.

Kelly shows you many, many techniqes that can be used in books, journals, on a canvas or any art surface. Kelly likes to work in the book format but what you will learn is not limited to just the book.

As Mixed Media Artist, Venita Hawkins-Bird has learned from taking Kelly's workshops. Venita has used the techniques learned from Kelly, created her own style on her own surface. Venita likes to work on wood panels or canvas. Creating collaged, 3-dimensional pieces of art.

The other great thing about Kelly's workshops is she brings lots of paints, mediums, papers, pens, markers, and stamps to use in the workshop. This way you get to try it all out and see what you like before buying! Not many teachers do that!

Here is what Kelly will be teaching:

Transcribed w/ Kelly Kilmer (7/17)


Altered Photos Revisted w/ Kelly Kilmer (7/17)

Triptych Book w/ Kelly Kilmer (7/18)

Swatches: Little Paper Books w/ Kelly Kilmer (7/18)
Reclaimed: An Altered Artist's Book w/Kelly Kilmer (7/19)

For all of The Artists' Nook Workshops including Kelly Kilmer, Lynne Perrella, Stephanie Lee and Laurie Mika,
Check out the website at: www.theartistsnook.net



Lynne Perrella's workshops are filling up fast... Just a reminder!
Color Catalyst- One Day w/ Lynne Perrella (7/31)

Color Catalyst- Two Day w/ Lynne Perrella (8/1-8/2)
Just 3 more spots in this one

Creativity Group and Changes to Thomas Ashman's workhsops

Hi all,

What a crazy time!
This time in my life is certainly a time to really focus on healing!

I have my mind wrapped around a lot of the divorce in a positive way of growing, learning and moving on. But I have realized the heart needs to heal properly too.

So I will be in and have been in "reserve-mode" at The Artists' Nook . Which means, I will focus on the Guest Artist workshops I have lined up for the year! And Fabulous ones, I do have to say!

And being there and providing for my 4 wonderful boys!

And if I am able to get into my studio to create or get myself on the workshop schedule, so be it. I am not going to put big demands on my time that will keep me from my boys and from my healing time!

With all that being said....

Take some time for yourself to create at:

Creativity Group on Saturday June 20th from 10 am - 5 pm
This is a day to get together with other artists in beautiful surroundings of The Artists' Nook and create. Join us!

CHANGES TO
THOMAS ASHMAN'S WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

We have changed Thomas' schedule up at bit. We moved the "Mini Copper Journal" workshop to Saturday June 27th and removed "Tin Men" from the Schedule.

Thomas is the master working with metals and glass! He will show various ways to patina metal and create his one of a kind book binding technique for his wonderful books!

Check it out!

The Website will be updated later today, but the links below will bring you to the shopping cart and online registration:


Mini Copper Journal w/ Thomas Ashman (6/26)


Yummy!
Copper & Glass Journal w/ Thomas Ashman (6/28)

For all of The Artists' Nook Workshops including Kelly Kilmer, Lynne Perrella, Stephanie Lee and Laurie Mika,
Check out the website at: www.theartistsnook.net


Stephanie Lee's Workshop(s)
August 13-16, 2009 REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

We will be hosting two 2-day workshops with Stephanie Lee, author of "SemiPrecious Salvage" from Oregon!

I have the final details for her 2-day workshop on Thurs Aug 13th and Fri Aug 14th which I will update this weekend and let you know all the details....

Her other 2-day workshop is up on the website and ready for registration:


Selective Seeing: Painting the Mind's Eye
Saturday August 15th & Sunday August 16th, 200910 am – 5 pm each day
Cost $250 by July 25th or $275 after July 25th




Laurie Mika Workshop
September 26 & 27th- Registration Now Open!

Laurie Mika, author of "Mixed Media Mosiacs" will be teaching this 2-day workshop:




Mosiac Voyage
Saturday Sept 26 & Sunday Sept 27th 10 am- 5pm


I have Guest Artist Trish (Patricia) Baldwin Seggebruch information from Trish and will get that info up on the website this weekend. Mark the date for her to be here to teach October 17 & 18th, 2009!

Trish has a newly released book, "Encaustic Workshop"
Check out Trish's Website at: http://www.pbsartist.com/
And Blog at: http://www.gingerfetish.blogspot.com/



Lynne Perrella's workshops are filling up fast... Just a reminder!
Color Catalyst- One Day w/ Lynne Perrella (7/31)

Color Catalyst- Two Day w/ Lynne Perrella (8/1-8/2)
Just 4 more spots in this one



Take Care,
Christine Webb
The Artists' Nook
Located at:
5032 W County Rd 52E
Bellvue CO 80512
(970) 416-1148
artistsnook@comcast.net
SHOP ONLINE 24/7 at
www.theartistsnook.net

Happenings May 27, 2009

Hi all,

 

I am getting ready for my first born, Cameron's High School graduation on Saturday May 30th.

 

A very exciting and stressful time.  It will be the first time the whole family is together since the divorce.  Please keep us in your thoughts.

 

Jane Wynn's workshops have been cancelled. 

 

Here is what we are looking forward to Next,

Creativity Group on Saturday June 20th from 10 am - 5 pm AND

our next guest artists is

 

THOMAS ASHMAN

 

Thomas will be teaching:

Mini Copper Journal w/ Thomas Ashman (6/26)  

Tin Men w/ Thomas Ashman (6/27) 

Copper & Glass Journal w/ Thomas Ashman (6/28)

 

For all of The Artists' Nook Workshops including Kelly Kilmer, Lynne Perrella, Stephanie Lee and Laurie Mika,

Check out the website at: www.theartistsnook.net

 

 

Stephanie Lee's Workshop(s)

August 13-16, 2009 REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

 

We will be hosting two 2-day workshops with Stephanie Lee, author of "SemiPrecious Salvage" from Oregon!

 

We are awaiting the final details for her 2-day workshop on Thurs Aug 13th and Fri Aug 14th but here is a hint of what she will be teaching......

 

Imagine.....single plaster book pages enclosed into a metal box....  Oh, the suspense!

 

And for her other 2-day workshop is up on the website and ready for registration:

 

Selective Seeing: Painting the Mind's Eye

Saturday August 15th & Sunday August 16th, 2009
10 am – 5 pm each day

Cost $250 by July 25th or $275 after July 25th

 

 

 

 

Laurie Mika Workshop

September 26 & 27th-  Registration Now Open!

 

Laurie Mika, author of "Mixed Media Mosiacs" will be teaching this 2-day workshop:

 

 

 

 

Mosiac Voyage

Saturday Sept 26 & Sunday Sept 27th 10 am- 5pm

 

 

 

 

AND NOW FOR THE SURPRISE......

 

Guest Artist Trish (Patricia) Baldwin Seggebruch will be coming to teach October 17 & 18th, 2009!

 

Trish has a newly released book, "Encaustic Workshop"

 

I am very excited to host her workshop! 

 

We had her booked for early this year but due to a schedule conflict we had to postpone!

 

I am so glad it worked out for both her and I to have her come this year!

 

Check out Trish's Website at: http://www.pbsartist.com/ 

And Blog at: http://www.gingerfetish.blogspot.com/

 

We are working out the details now..... More info soon!

 

 

 

Christine's Workshops....

  

I am working on some workshops to teach for the schedule starting in July...

Here is what's brewing:

 

1) Photographs- Breaking away from the Frame

2) Mosiac'd Collage Canvas

3) Embossibility Collage/Book Cover & Journal Workshop

4) Soldering of the Found Object

5) Resin Encased Pendant

 

This is just a start!

  

Lynne Perrella's workshops are filling up fast... Just a reminder! 

Color Catalyst- One Day w/ Lynne Perrella (7/31)

Color Catalyst- Two Day w/ Lynne Perrella (8/1-8/2)

 

 

  

Take Care,

Christine Webb

The Artists' Nook

Located at:

5032 W County Rd 52E

Bellvue CO 80512

(970) 416-1148

artistsnook@comcast.net

SHOP ONLINE 24/7 at

www.theartistsnook.net

Jane Wynn Workshops

Jane Wynn's Workshops

Jane Wynn's Workshops are fast approaching....
We need more sign ups to make the workshops a go!

If you have be waiting to sign up.... Act now!

The early discount pricing will remain!

We will need to know by the end of this week Friday may 22nd to decide.

If you need to hold your spot with a deposit, that works too! Just call or email me.... (970) 416-1148 or artistsnook@comcast.net

Jane is a found object artist from Baltimore and the author of "Altered Curiousities"

Here is what people are saying about Jane's workshops:

Lynn from Loveland
"I took Jane's workshops at Art Unraveled and she is fun, up beat and full of energy! The instruction was great and it pushed me as an artist."

Jean says "I've been busy having a great time using a butane torch, solder, flux, copper & brass, & resin that I learned to do in Jane Wynn's class! What a hoot! Haven't left my studio for a month"

Nancy says: "Jane Wynn and Thomas Ashman were standouts too and I'm a confirmed metalhead now."

Jane's Bio

Jane's Workshops:

Pipe Dreams w/ Jane Wynn (6/5)
Molding and Cloning w/ Jane Wynn (6/6)
Metal Reliquary w/ Jane Wynn (6/7)


FOR WORKSHOPS SAMPLE PHOTOS CHECK OUT THE WEBSITE!

More workshops this June with:


Thomas Ashman, Assemblage & Book Artist from Utah:
Mini Copper Journal w/ Thomas Ashman (6/26)
Tin Men w/ Thomas Ashman (6/27)
Copper & Glass Journal / Thomas Ashman (6/28)

Lynne Perrella, published Collage Artist from New York:
Color Catalyst- One Day w/ Lynne Perrella (7/31)
Color Catalyst- Two Day w/ Lynne Perrella (8/1-8/2)

And our Monthly Artists' Nook Creativity Group
The Artists Nook Creativity Group (6/20)




Take Care,
Christine Webb
The Artists' Nook
Located at:
5032 W County Rd 52E
Bellvue CO 80512
(970) 416-1148
artistsnook@comcast.net
SHOP ONLINE 24/7 at
www.theartistsnook.net

Workshops w/ Thomas Ashman & Lynne Perrella

Life......

Whew, Life certainly has been a whirl wind for me...

Now that I am at the end of all the "have to do's" like get a job, a place to live, move, paperwork, paperwork.....

I feel a rush of emotion, wonder where I go from here...

Today, I step back from these feelings to just be here at my store, surrounded by wonderful stuff, wonderful people, beautiful scenery and just be.

Be grateful for my Artists' Nook people and the part of my life which gives me the biggest sense of hope and appreciation for all that I have!

I have posted on My Life's Passion Blog about "To Just Survive Life or to Live Life"

I am getting ready to host workshops with the fabulous Keith Lo Bue, a great person for me to spend some time with at this time in my life. A good soul, for sure!

I took Keith's "Shrines & Icons" Workshop in Virginia 3 years ago.

Keith's has a refreshing approach to putting together found objects into a shrine by choosing objects that naturally want to go together.

Also, He has you think about looking at the items not as their intended purpose in the "real" world but how they will work in your art. Keith taught me how to add interest by creating movement in my objects as doors to peak into which gives interaction with the "audience", the observers.

And that is just a small part of what Keith teaches in his Shrines & Icons workshop!

There is still room in all of Keith's Workshops.....

Check it out

Tools of the Trade-Expanded Version w/ Keith Lo Bue (4/13-14)

Working with Wire w/ Keith Lo Bue (4/15-16)

Copy Machine Metal Etching w/ Keith Lo Bue (4/17)

Shrines and Icons w/ Keith Lo Bue (4/18-19)

Workshop Registration Now Open For.....

Thomas Ashman, Mixed Media Artist from Utah

Mini Copper Journal w/ Thomas Ashman (6/26)

Tin Men w/ Thomas Ashman (6/27)

Copper & Glass Journal w/ Thomas Ashman (6/28)

Lynne Perrella Workshops

Color Catalyst- One Day w/ Lynne Perrella (7/31)

Color Catalyst- Two Day w/ Lynne Perrella (8/1-8/2)

Plus, Added The Artists' Nook Creatibity Group....

A chance to make some time for yourself by creating around other creative People!

Several dates to choose from...

Check out The Artists' Nook Creativity Group

Workshops- One more for Keith and Richard Salley & Jane Wynn

Added One more Workshop

For Keith Lo Bue......

Ok, Ok... We listened to your feedback...

Many wanted to take the Shrines & Icons workshop but had to work on that Friday....

AND more wanted to have Keith teach his "Copy Machine Metal Etching" Workshop

So, We listened and adjusted Keith's workshops to accomodate these requests.

Keith's "Shrines & Icons" Workshop is a 2-day on Saturday April 18th & Sunday April 19th.

ADDED: "Copy Machine Metal Etching" on

Friday April 17th!

The pricing will remain at the early discount pricing but by waiting to the last minute you risk the workshop filling up!

Here is what people are saying about Keith's workshops

Janette Schuster, artist and author of Mixed-Media Collage Jewelry: New Directions in Memory Jewelry says:

“Are you intrigued by found object art? Are you looking for inspiration to shake up you art routine? Are you a new artist hoping to learn basic jewelry-making or assemblage skills?
Then run, don't walk, to sign up for any one of Keith Lo Bue's workshops. You simply can't go wrong soaking up knowledge and inspiration from this generous, good-humored master of the found object!”

For more testimonials, Check out Keith's Bio

Here is his full line up with how many spaces are left:

Tools of the Trade-Expanded Version w/ Keith Lo Bue (4/13-14) Only 9 spots left

Working with Wire w/ Keith Lo Bue (4/15-16)

Only 4 spots left

Copy Machine Metal Etching w/ Keith Lo Bue (4/17) Registration just opened for this but will fill up fast

Shrines and Icons w/ Keith Lo Bue (4/18-19)

Only 6 spots left

Workshop Registration Now Open For.....

Richard Salley Jewelry Artist from California

Enamel on Copper w/ Richard Salley (5/15)

Resin-Filled Watch Case Locket w/ Richard Salley (5/16)

Solar Powered Time Piece w/ Richard Salley (5/17)

Jane Wynn Workshops

Author of "Altered Curiousities" & Jewelry, Found Object artist from Baltimore

Pipe Dreams w/ Jane Wynn (6/5)

Molding and Cloning w/ Jane Wynn (6/6)

Metal Reliquary w/ Jane Wynn (6/7)

Richard Salley Enamel on Copper May 15th Richard Salley Resin-Filled Watch Case Locket May 16th Richard Salley Solar Powered Time Piece May 17th

Jane Wynn Pipe Dreams June 5th Jane Wynn Molding and Cloning June 6th Jane Wynn Metal Reliquary June 7th

Jacqueline Sullivan Early Discount Pricing Remains!

Jacqueline Sullivan Workshops

Mixed Media Artist Workshops March 20-22nd

As Part of The Artists' Nook's "Economic Stimulus Package" .........

We are keeping Guest Artist's Jacqueline Sullivan's workshops at the Early Registration Discount Pricing.

We have 3 weeks until her workshops and there are a few spots available in all her workshops.

Layers Upon Layers w/ Jacqueline Sullivan (3/20) -

Has 4 Spots left

Stenciled, Textured Journal w/ Jacqueline Sullivan (3/21)

Has 3 Spots Left

Totally Transfers w/ Jacqueline Sullivan (3/21)

Has 5 Spots Left

Transparent Paper Collage w/ Jacqueline Sullivan (3/22)

Has 4 Spots Left

REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD TAKE A WORKSHOP with JACQUELINE:

1) The information & techniques in all of Jacqueline's workshops can be used in all kinds of art mediums, Book artist, assemblage, collage, etc.....

2) Image transfers have been the most asked "how did you do that?" Question from artists who travel in the doors of The Artists' Nook.... Don't miss this opportunity to learn how in Jacqueline's "Totally Transfers" Workshop

3) Her Class instruction booklet is top notch! Coil bound with color picture and step by step instruction. The best instruction booklet I have ever seen!

4) Because, we all need to do something for ourselves. Fill your Creative Soul and join us!

READ MORE ABOUT JACQUELINE'S WORKSHOPS BELOW........

Layers Upon Layers w/ Jacqueline Sullivan

Friday March 20th 10a-5p

Cost $110 plus $15 supply fee payable to the instructor the day of the workshop *Lunch will be provided

This class is all about acrylic media and the textures that you can make using the various acrylic mediums!

Students will first prepare a canvas with an all-over texture. Then students will make several small panels with various textures and images.

These panels will then be painted and embellished and "floated" over the background texture to form a 3-dimensional collage.

Incorporated images can be vintage images as shown, or family images for an interesting "scrapbook on the wall".

INSTRUCTOR WILL PROVIDE:
Paints and Mediums and other textural “stuff”
Panels for build up
Foam core for build up
Handouts in a coil bound book

Register for Layers Upon Layers online

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Stenciled, Textured Journal w/ Jacqueline Sullivan

Saturday March 21st, 2009 10 am –1 pm

Cost $60 plus $15 supply fee payable to the instructor the day of the workshop

In this class, students will make a unique journal, using the long stitch technique.

The journal has blank pages with a leather spine.

The cover is stenciled and textured, then painted.

Each person’s book will be unique!

Students can embellish the leather spine and stitches with beads and fibers, to make it an even more unique book!

Inside pages may be decorated as time allows.

Instructor will provide:
All paints and mediums
Book Covers
Inside book pages
Handouts
Some beads and fibers

Register online for Stenciled, Textured Journal

Totally Transfers w/ Jacqueline Sullivan

Saturday March 21st 2:30p-5:30p

Cost $60 plus $15 supply fee payable to the instructor the day of the workshop

Instructions for various types of transfers are everywhere - but have you been successful with your transfers?

This class is primarily a process class, to learn various transfer techniques under the guidance of the instructor.

Transfers will be done using transparencies and various types of papers to transfer from.

We'll transfer to paper, canvas board, tissue and metal!

If time allows we will build a small collage using acrylic paint and our transfers.

Instructor will provide:
Metals
Transparencies
Some images
All paints and mediums

Register online for Totally Transfers

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Transparent Paper Collage

Sunday March 22nd, 2009 10 am – 5 pm Cost $110

$15 Supply Fee Payable to the instructor the day of the workshop

*Lunch will be provided

Collages in this class will start with plain white tissue.

Students will then paint and texturize the tissue in various ways, creating their own unique transparent collage papers.

Fibers, strings and various inclusions will help make these papers unique! Students will then layer their hand-decorated papers with other transparent and decorative papers to create a unique collage!

The layers of transparency give the collages a visual depth that cannot be duplicated by using store bought papers!

INSTRUCTOR WILL PROVIDE:
All paints and mediums
Craft Tissue (1 pkg. per student)
Textural materials
Ephemera
Handouts in a coil bound book

Register online for Transparent Paper Collage

Take Care,

Christine Ann Webb

The Artists' Nook