Monday, October 9, 2017

We Have a Special Guest Coming!

Kelly Kilmer will be joining us
for TWO Fantastic Days . . .
Friday ~ November 17, 2017 &
Saturday ~ November 18, 2017 . . .
with FOUR New Fun-Filled Workshops
never taught in Arizona before!!


Join Kelly Kilmer as she makes her very first visit to CraftFusion for 2 fun-filled days as she brings you 4 exciting Workshops never taught in Arizona before!  Kelly doesn’t travel light and each Workshop Cost includes a vast array of supplies for you to use to complete your projects . . . handmade and decorative papers, mat board, a full variety of adhesives and gel mediums, bookbinding supplies (thread, awl, needles, etc.), rubber stamps and ink pads, decorative tapes, pens and markers, stencils, collage ephemera, and much, much more!  SEATING IS LIMITED so make your reservations early to be sure to save your space!

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
         "The Odyssey Journal"
Cost:  $80.00 (includes beverages & snacks)
* * * *
Friday  ~  November 17, 2017
10:00am – 2:00pm
                 
Who said that you could only make a book using expensive supplies?  This is the ultimate Workshop in recycling and creativity!  You’ll turn trash into a new journal with fun fold out pages.  After you’ve assembled your book, you’ll journey through a plethora of new techniques in painting, collage, and art journaling.  Think you’ve seen it all?  Eager to get messy and learn something new?  Join Kelly and spend some time on our own unique voyage through the world of paint, paper and creative exploration.
     
Supplies to Bring:  Basic Craft Kit (BCK), including craft or nonstick sheet; scissors; apron; bone folder; cork back metal ruler; roll of paper towels or old rags; permanent black ink pad (only if you have one); container for paint water; 1″ to 2″ paint brush for glue and paint (Kelly suggests chip or bristle brushes), as well as a few smaller, detail brushes; your favorite glue sticks (large glue sticks will last longer); roll of waxed paper or an old catalog or magazine to glue on (if you don’t want to use all of your waxed paper); small selection of your favorite collage ephemera*; and any catalogs with thick papers or anything with thick/heavy paper that you’d want to use as a journal (Kelly suggests old mailers, college brochures, nice catalogs, etc.  Kelly will have some to use, but some people like to bring their own stash to use up.).  All other materials and supplies will be provided.
     
         
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
"Juicy Journal Pages"
Cost: $70.00 (includes beverages & snacks)
* * * *
Friday  ~  November 17, 2017
2:30pm – 5:30pm
     
In this special Workshop, you’ll work quick and fast, without judgment, the idea being to keep your inner critic silent.  You’ll create a series of pages that are unique to you while learning a variety of new layering techniques involving collage, acrylics, markers, stencils, stamps, and more.  After some time spent creating this way, you’ll step back and think about your pages.  You’ll learn to look and process your pages with new eyes.  You’ll then rework your pages into all new original journal pages.
     
Supplies to Bring:  Basic Craft Kit (BCK), including craft or nonstick sheet; journal or paper to work on; scissors; apron; bone folder; cork back metal ruler; roll of paper towels; permanent black ink pad (only if you have one); container for paint water; 1″ paint brush for glue and paint (Kelly suggests chip or bristle brushes); your favorite glue sticks (large glue sticks will last longer); roll of waxed paper or an old catalog or magazine to glue on (if you don’t want to use all of your waxed paper); and small selection of your favorite collage ephemera*.  All other materials and supplies will be provided.
     
                               
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
"Untold Stories"
Cost: $80.00 (includes beverages & snacks)
* * * *
Saturday  ~  November 18, 2017
10:00pm – 2:00pm
     
This journal is the ultimate in play.  Kelly tells us that she’s always looking for new ways to revitalize her favorite techniques.  Think lush layers of paint, paper, tape, stencils, pen work, and more all bound into little bundles of creativity.  You’ll start the Workshop by creating rich layers of painted pages.  You’ve only just begun as you step back, revisit your pages, and start to think about how you can assemble them into books.  Before the tearing and the binding begin, you’ll go through and collage your pages (Kelly will show you how to collage them so that when you fold and assemble them you will have pages ready for you to work on.)  After you’ve finished assembling your journal, you’ll step back again and learn techniques for on the go or art journaling using minimal supplies.
     
Supplies to Bring:  Basic Craft Kit (BCK), including craft or nonstick sheet; scissors; apron; bone folder; cork back metal ruler; full roll of paper towels or old rags; permanent black ink pad (only if you have one); container for paint water; 1″ to 2″ paint brush for glue and paint (Kelly suggests chip or bristle brushes), as well as a few smaller, detail brushes; your favorite glue sticks (large glue sticks will last longer); roll of waxed paper or an old catalog or magazine to glue on (if you don’t want to use all of your waxed paper); and small selection of your favorite collage ephemera*.  All other materials and supplies will be provided.
     
       
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
"Visual Journal Pages as Narrative"
Cost: $70.00 (includes beverages & snacks)
* * * *
Saturday  ~  November 18, 2017
2:30pm – 5:30pm
     
Where do you start when you put pen to paper?  How do you translate what’s in your head to your visual art journal pages?  How do you combine the visual with the written word?  Learn to combine paper, paint, and pen to create visually expressive and unique journal pages.  In this Workshop, you’ll learn a plethora of layering techniques using not only your pens and markers but also paint, paper, and more.  Think that you know what there is to putting your heart onto paper?  Think again.  Kelly first developed this Workshop to challenge herself and now she’s challenging you.  Bring your journal and supplies listed below (Kelly will have plenty of art supplies to share because she doesn’t travel light!) and be prepared to spill out onto the page.
     
Supplies to Bring:  Basic Craft Kit (BCK), including craft or nonstick sheet; journal; scissors; apron; bone folder; cork back metal ruler; roll of paper towels or old rags; permanent black ink pad (only if you have one); container for paint water; 1″ paint brush for glue and paint (Kelly suggests chip or bristle brushes), as well as a few smaller, detail brushes; your favorite glue sticks (large glue sticks will last longer); roll of waxed paper or an old catalog or magazine to glue on (if you don’t want to use all of your waxed paper); and small selection of your favorite collage ephemera*.  All other materials and supplies will be provided.
     

     

* When selecting your favorite ephemera for any of Kelly's Workshops, think about reading this as you choose your images and papers . . .



    
Come & join in the fun!

*  *  * Seating is VERY LIMITED & Workshops are filling up fast!  Call early to make your reservations!! * * *


No refunds of any type can be offered for cancellations by students of Workshops
with Out-of-Town or Guest Artists


CraftFusion
(480) 821-3758
1946 So. Dobson Rd. #1, Mesa, Arizona  85202
n/w corner of Dobson & Baseline Roads in the Dobson Shores Shopping Center
(located next to Brilliant Bridal & Macayo's Restaurant)
Tuesday - Saturday 10:00am-6:00pm  ~  Closed Sunday & Monday
Pin It

No comments:

Post a Comment