Advent Calendar Workshop

As I promised in the post about the Two Turtle Doves Class, here is the annoucement for the Christmas Advent Calendar project for a class next Sunday!

Working with Hodgepodge we will decorate 24 linen bags with iron on transfers, fabrics, buttons, trim, and other mixed media goodies!

This coming Sunday at 4:30pm for only $25.  Had a ball making these, and I know you will too!!

Two Turtle Doves Mixed Media Wksp

“TWO TURTLE DOVES” MIXED MEDIA

The Partridge in a Pear Tree mixed media class will be November 17th at 10:30 am.  This class is only $25.

Two Turtle Doves will be offered twice.   Nov. 30th at 10:30am, December 8th at 7pm.

In addition to the Two Turtle Doves Class, we will be announcing a Christmas Advent Calendar project for a class next Sunday, please look for our announcement later this week!

 One way to use the Advent calendar we will make on Sunday, Nov 27th at 4:30 p.m. Add them to a mini tree and allow the kids to pick the days off the tree. Call the shop to sign-up for the workshop--only $25 or register on Paypal below:

BURLAP BURLAP BURLAP!! Workshops!

Hodgepodge and ARTifacts will be offering several workshops to inspire you for the holidays.We'll start with our favorite material and my favorite season . . . Burlap for Autumn!

Kendall will teach you how to make a burlap wreath and Paige will teach you how to make an Autumn banner--using, of course, burlap!

This event will take place Nov 10th at 6:00 P.M.  With a cost of only $45 for both projects--you'll go home with great decor for your door and hearth. 

Preregistration and payment is required for all workshops.  Call or come by to reserve your seat!

 

 

Company is coming and you want to spruce up the kitchen or maybe the guest room.  Well, we can help you do it!

Kathy Owen, Caromal Colours trainer, will be facilitating several workshops throughout the coming months to help you learn to transform you cabinets, furniture, floors, almost any surface with this amazing line of paints.
Workshops are scheduled for:

Sunday, November 6, 1-2:30
Sunday, November 13, 1-2-30

Cost of the workshop is $50.  You will learn painting and aging techniques, plus Kathy will share with you her special tricks-of-the-trade!  Call Hodgepodge for more information and to register. 647-0444.

See you downtown!

CHANGES TO: Fall Burlap Wreath Workshop

Working with Hodgepodge, in one of their “HOW DO THEY DO THAT?” workshops, ARTifacts will be having a Fall Burlap Wreath workshop. 

Join us Tuesday the 20th at 6:30
on the upper level of
ARTifacts in their workshop space,
to make this wreath.

Registration is required for this class
no later than Sunday the 18TH.
Cost: $20 paid at registration
All supplies will be provided.

Pay at ARTifacts or Hodgepodge, or call the shop at 931.896.2055 to pay over the phone. 

New Arrivals!

So, I have to admit I have been so worn out by blogging with the 15/50/15 sale that I haven’t been on the ball with new posts as I should be.  My apologies!  I want to start with the reminder of the Mixed Media class we will have next week. 

I have really enjoyed Kimberly’s classes, and continue to be able to use all the techniques she is teaching us in class for all kinds of other projects.  AND my husband is enjoying having unique art pieces in the house – I can create art that I am proud enough of to display!  THIS is no small miracle!

To learn more about this class – check out the Special Events & Classes link on our blog.

Ok – now on to new arrivals at the shop!

FIrst, while some of these items have been in the shop for over a week – they are still new arrivals – those of you who shop with us once a week will just have to bare with us and enjoy this refresher.  <grin>

Oh Baby always have fun new pieces that we can count on being unique and wonderfully special.  All the items I have purchased from Oh Baby my friends always comment that they love that piece!  I love this new chair and trunk!  And while I didn’t capture the lamp as well as I could have – she has these amazing brass, ceramic and glass lamps also.  One is the light blue you see here – the other is a light blush color.

All kinds of new goodies in Busy Bees!  Including those 2 amazing Norman Rockwell presidential couple prints. 

Appealing Designs has been busy at work with this piece.  It is 3 pendants in one!  She has created a latch on this piece so you can change out the cabochon (fancy word for round rock!) for a different one.

I have always enjoy Gabriele Wardeiner’s abstract art.  But this particular set I LOVE!  The colors (not conveyed very well in this photo) are wonderfully soothing!

Gail Meyer has been busy at work adding several new pieces to her booth.  I love the series with the fruit on the vine – this photo shows the limes, but she also pears and oranges to go with this set.  And for those of you who follow Paige’s blog at Hodgepodge-Home know that decorating in 3’s is always a must!  Gail also added several ocean/side images.  Boats, lighthouses and more.  Makes me ready for summer!

Guy Bozard has created another wood masterpiece.  This table is just beautiful – and add to it that it is useful in some many ways, you can’t beat it!

The breeze that the spring time brings makes me want to play with scarves in the fields, watching the light weight fabric flowing in the wind.  These amazing scarves by Eunice Kern can provide that child like fun for you anytime with the scarf to match your spring collection.

Quack…..’nuf said.

 

There you have it!  A few new arrivals.  Come downtown today to see what else we have in-store for you!

See you downtown!

Mixed Media Workshop Class–Feb 24

Mixed Media Workshop

Thursday - February 24th

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Artifacts (Third Floor Workspace)

124 Strawberry Alley

Instructor - Kimberly Santiago

This workshop will introduce you to paper piecing. A fun and simple process in making mixed media art. You will create the featured artwork Bird #1, with your collage resources using a quilt block pattern. Questions? call Kimberly at 931-206-0368

Cost: $20 per person (Payment required when you register. No refunds.)

Registered at Artifacts, Hodgepodge in store or PayPal below:

 

Cost includes: step by step instructions, Grafix Double tack paper adhesive, 8”x 8” substrate.

Please bring:

Collage resources - anything such as letters, maps, colorful magazine ads, book pages, decorative papers etc.
Black Sharpie - fine point and ultra fine point
1” Plastic Putty Knife or old credit card
Modge Podge - matte adhesive
Brush to apply adhesive
Scissors

I know I will be there!  See you downtown!!

December 2010 Issue of Clarksville Family Magazine

For many months now, we have done an article with Clarksville Family Magazine featuring a family art project.   This months feature will be our last project because of time restrictions, but here is our last article for all to see!!

We had a great time with this project!  I have a thing for wooden spools.  Who knows why since I don’t really know how to sew (just as my best friend who has spent countless hours trying to help me seam rip all my errors!!).  So, I have been collecting them when I see them – not knowing what to do with them but knowing there must be 100s of ideas out there.

Here are our Christmas ornament projects all made with wooden spools.  Get the magazine at a local stand to see the whole article, but here are all the photos from our day of crafting fun (even when the kids got bored and the Mom’s kept going!!

What’s Happening at ARTifacts?

www.artifactsemporium.com/workshop.html

Furniture Makeover 101

Fall Workshops
FURNITURE  MAKEOVERS  101 October 23, 2010,  2:00-4:00 P. M. Maximum of 8 workshop participants, minimum of 4 Cost of workshop:  $25.00
Do you often admire painted furniture and cabinetry featured in magazines or on TV.  You know the pieces I’m talking about.  They have multiple layers of paint, distressed areas, unique hardware, decorative wood details, etc.  The process of reviving your old furniture is both easy and inexpensive. I will show you how to breathe new life into your furniture, cabinets, mirrors, picture frames, etc. Caromal Colours Country Living Paints and products are featured in my makeovers.  They are user friendly, “green”, and produce excellent results. Please bring pictures of your furniture or cabinets you want to makeover and also pics from magazines with the look you would like to achieve.  We will paint, distress, age, change hardware, etc., on some of my work projects.  The finishes we can reproduce are endless.  You will paint 2 wood samples to take home and admire.  I’m looking forward to seeing you.

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.

So much to tell you all!

There is so much going on right now I am hardly having time to blog - but let me get a few quick announcements out there so you don't miss out on anything!

First - Photoshop Element classes - Level One is tomorrow starting at 11am. We have room for 1 more student. Don't you want that seat? Call me ASAP! 931.249.0454 to reserve it!


Second, is the new schedule of classes from Kathy Owen for Caromal Colours. I have now attended both of these classes, and you all should take time to check these out. I am going to save thousands by painting my cabinets instead of replacing them - and I love what I am planning so much more then ANY of those cabinets out there. And you can paint ANYTHING with this product - not just cabinets.





Stenciling & Metal Leaf class is on August 13, 6:30 - 8pm


Distressed for Success is August 20, 6:30 - 8pm



Get full descriptions on our workshops link on our website. Remember - this product is endorsed by Country Living Magazine - YES, it is that good!!

Finally, we have added a new idea to ARTifacts, that has opened up a new opportunity to 12 new local artists to share their wares with you. I will share photos in the coming days, but you have got to come see for yourself the exciting new additions to ARTifacts!


Cheers!

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