A Few of my Favorite Things - REPOST

We are running out of time – I really think each year we have less and less time between Thanksgiving and Christmas!  Don’t you? I mean, I KNOW there are about the same number of days, but sometimes it just seems like we have less each year. 

I keep having friends ask me, “What do you have up in your shop that you would give as a gift for someone who (INSERT WHAT EVER HERE!)”.  I have only been stumped once.  And they were much more specific…ok, I have to share, because it is just too funny!

Kendall: Thanks for calling ARTifacts, this is Kendall.
Customer:  Yeah, I really need to find a special gift for a family member.  Do you have any wood or metal trouts?
Kendall:  Wood….or….metal….trouts….that is a good one.  Nope, sorry – can’t help you at all!!

True story.  They wanted a wood or metal TROUT.

Anywhoo – here are the answers to everyone that has ever asked me that question (minus the trout lady – wish I could have helped her!!)

 

YOu can go to the photo gallery for a complete description of these items on my list of a Few of my favorite things!!

What are you favorites at ARTifacts? I will share photos, just tell me!

See you downtown!

Winter Hours at ARTifacts & Hodgepodge

Your two favorite downtown stores (of course I speak of ARTifacts & Hodgepodge) are extending their hours!  And to further tempt you to come downtown, Ingredients & Rogate’s Boutique are also staying open longer for all our customers convenience!  So now you can come downtown after work, do some shopping, dining and then a show at the Roxy!  Can’t beat that! 

Here is when you can find ARTifacts and Hodgepodge open!

Sunday 12pm to 4pm
Monday 10am to 3pm
Tuesday – Saturday 10am to 6pm, 7pm on Thursday

 

What’s Happening at ARTifacts?

www.artifactsemporium.com/workshop.html

New Caromal Colors Classes

Hi all! I know many of you have heard about the classes we are offering in our studio space now, and many of you are asking when we will be offering more. Well, I am working on all kinds of ideas - so let me know what you want to learn and we will see about making it happen.

So far, we have only scheduled classes for Caromal Colors - but that is good because many of you have asked for this class. I have been, and let me tell you - I am so excited about getting to work on some projects! I can't wait! So here is what is scheduled so far for September. And please contact us early - because these classes have really started filling up fast. I might be able to get her to add more if the response we get is high!

Both of these classes are up in ARTifact's studio B space.

HAVE SOME WINE AND STENCIL A SIGN
September 10, 6:30-8:00 P.M.
Cost: $20.00
Limit of 5 participants

Two workshops in one! Make this sign your own by choosing type of signboard, color of paint, and stencil saying. You get to choose from “Live Simply…Laugh Often” or “Carpe Diem…Seize the wine” stencils for your project. This stenciled sign incorporates many of the Caromal Colours products in the preparation and you will see how simple they are to use. So those who have been waiting to see the paints, sign up because this is going to be a great workshop. I will provide the wine and all materials needed for the project. Come paint and create.


DISTRESSED FOR SUCCESS
September 20, 2:00-3:30 P.M.
Cost: $15.00
Limit of 7 participants

Discover how easy it is to use the Caromal Colours paints and distressing products. There is no sanding or priming required before painting your project, just a clean surface. We have 10 basic colors and they can be painted and left as is or they can be distressed, toned, and aged. So many looks and so beautiful!! We have great fun at the workshops comparing our painting techniques and color samples. No prior painting experience needed. Come and paint your own samples to take home and admire.

WORKSHOP: Photoshop Elements

By now you all know we have workshop space that is available for renting. For the Saturday's in August - we are booked with a really exciting set of classes. Photoshop Elements!

Here is the class outline. Sign up at ARTifacts today!

Photoshop Elements Classes
Saturdays in August
Instructor: Jillian Romero

ALL CLASSES REQUIRE A LAPTOP & PHOTOSHOP SOFTWARE.
11am to 1pm
Each Class $20 or all three for $55
Must be pre-paid (Class must have a minimum of 3 students, max of 7)

Intro to Photoshop Elements: Level 1 – Saturday, August 1 OR 8
1. Quick tour of tools bar and element
2. Organizing functions
a. Create albums and importing images
3. Adjusting color in images
a. Fix exposure problems

Intro to Photoshop Elements: Level 2 – Saturday, August 15 OR 23
1. Repairing and retouching images
a. Cropping
b. Red eye
c. Removing unwanted items
d. Removing backgrounds
e. Enhancing foreground
2. Adding text
3. Working with bitmap, grayscale, and indexed color modes

Intro to Photoshop Elements: Level 3 (level 2 class required before sign up is allowed) – Saturday, August 30
1. Paintbrush mode
2. Combining multiple images
3. Advanced Editing techniques
4. Create postcards, calendars, etc

Announcing ARTifacts Workshop Space

ANNOUNCING ARTifacts Art Studio Rental Space

ARTifacts is excited to now be offering a space for you to rent for all your artistic needs. Use the space for teaching classes, design work, or whatever your artistic muse dictates .

This space boast over 1900 square feet of wide open space with fabulous exposed wooden beams & brick to create a fun environment for all kinds of projects.

Included in the rent of this space we have 6 – 9x3 tables, 30 chairs and some storage shelving. Rent this space any time, day or night, 365 days a year. A dedicated bathroom and sink will be available in 1 month as will ceiling lights and fans.

Rental fees are as follows:
$25 for half day
$40 for a full day

If you are interested in reserving the space on a regular bases to offer weekly classes, etc we can work out a package rate also.

Interested? Contact Kendall at kendall@artifactsemporium.com or 931.249.0454 to check availability.