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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!

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         "The Odyssey Journal"
Cost:  $80.00 (includes beverages & snacks)
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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.
     
         
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"Juicy Journal Pages"
Cost: $70.00 (includes beverages & snacks)
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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.
     
                               
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"Untold Stories"
Cost: $80.00 (includes beverages & snacks)
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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.
     
       
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"Visual Journal Pages as Narrative"
Cost: $70.00 (includes beverages & snacks)
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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
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Saturday, September 30, 2017

Join Gayl in the Workshop . . .

"Halloween Junk Journal"
The Newest Workshop from Gayl Staffler
Saturday ~ October 14, 2017
10:00am – 4:00pm
Cost:  $50.00


Welcome to a full day of crafty Halloween fun!  In this Workshop, follow along with Gayl as she shares many new techniques that we guarantee you’re going to love!  She’ll provide paper that she’s prepared in advance for your book, but she’ll take the time to walk you through the dying process step-by-step that she used.  It really takes coffee dying to a new level!  You’ll arrange your pages in the order you want, then stitch and bind your book for a clean finish.  Once that’s done, you’ll spend time learning a variety of design techniques that make this book unique and special.  Techniques you learn in this Workshop will work well in all future projects you do!  Your finished book will be filled with several spots to add tags and embellishments, so if you have anything special you’d like to add, please bring it.  Everything about this Workshop spells fun, so call now to save your space before it sells out!  SEATING IS LIMITED TO ONLY 8 students . . . spaces are going fast!
Supplies to Bring:  Basic Craft Kit (BCK), including craft sheet; paper trimmer; scissors; ScorTape (3/8″ & 1/4”); your favorite wet adhesive that can be laid down as a thin bead (i.e., Fabri-Tac or Art Glitter Glue); paper piercer or awl; self-healing mat; and a ruler.  If you have any special ephemera you’d like to add, please bring it.  All other supplies and materials will be supplied.




Photos don't begin to do this
wonderful book justice . . .
stop in & check out the project sample!
     
Call now to sign up for this
exciting Workshop and let your
imagination & creativity soar!

CraftFusion
(480) 821-3758
Look for us in our new location!
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
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Thursday, August 31, 2017

The "Queen of Halloween" Returns!

"The Coffin Express"
A New Workshop from Pollie Coleman
Saturday ~ September 30, 2017
10:00am – 5:00pm
Cost:  $45.00


Are you in for another frighteningly good time?  Join our very own "Queen of Halloween" (aka Pollie Coleman) as she brings you The Coffin Express, just in time for the Halloween season!  Jump aboard as you take your mixed media skills to the bone-y side, enhance your techniques using alcohol inks to create depth and dimension as well as imitate a wood appearance, reshape plastic skeleton figures into the poses you want, and create a frighteningly fun unique piece perfect for Halloween!  Everything you’ll need to construct your project will be available in the Workshop, but if you have anything special you’d like to add, please feel free to bring it with you.  SEATING IS LIMITED so make your reservations early to be sure to save your seat for this chilling adventure!







Supplies to Bring:  Basic Craft Kit (BCK), including craft or nonstick sheet; scissors; hot glue gun (with refills); your favorite wet adhesive; and anything special you might want to add.  All other materials and supplies will be provided.

(project inspired by The Bone Collector from Old Raven Creates)


Photos don't begin to do this
unique & exciting project justice!
Stop in & check out the project
sample for yourself!
     
Call now to sign up for this "ghoulish" Workshop and let your imagination & creativity soar!

CraftFusion
(480) 821-3758
Look for us in our new location!
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
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Thursday, August 3, 2017

Get Your Creepy on for Halloween!

"Zombies 'n More Zombies . . .
Oh, Yeah!"
The Newest Workshop from Pollie Coleman
Saturday ~ September 9, 2017
10:00am – 5:00pm
Cost:  $45.00


Who's ready for Halloween?  Join our very own "Queen of Halloween" as she brings you another project for you to sink your teeth in!  In this Workshop, you'll take your mixed media skills to the creepy side, enhance your techniques using texture paste, and layering fun items such as texture boulders, pebbles, and sand, as well as starburst sprays and adding highlights.  Work on your embossing techniques with the die cut Zombie and dust off your Shrinky Dinks skills as you create all sorts of spooky characters.  Lastly, learn how to turn those Zombies and spooky creatures into a puppet show to create a one-of-a-kind piece that everyone will love!  Everything you'll need to construct your project will be available in the Workshop, but if you have anything special you'd like to add, please feel free to bring it with you.  SEATING IS LIMITED, so make your reservations early to be sure to save your seat for this chilling adventure!




Supplies to Bring:  Basic Craft Kit (BCK), including craft or nonstick sheet; scissors; hot glue gun (with refills); your favorite wet adhesive; and anything special you might want to add.  All other materials and supplies will be provided.


Photos don't begin to do this exciting project justice!
Stop in & check out the project sample for yourself!
     
Call now to sign up for this "creepy" Workshop and let your imagination & creativity soar!

CraftFusion
(480) 821-3758
Look for us in our new location!
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
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Tuesday, June 27, 2017

Brand New to the Calendar!

"Mixed Media Canvas"
The Newest Workshop from Gayl Staffler
Saturday ~ July 8, 2017
10:00am – 4:00pm
Cost:  $45.00


Join Gayl as she returns with another gorgeous mixed media canvas!  Begin by creating a background on a 6" x 6" cradle-style canvas that will feature a bejeweled Relics and Artifacts heart.  Relics and Artifacts are those beautiful cast resin pieces created by Sandra Evertson (www.sandraevertson.com) that are just crying out to be decorated.  Enhance your project with the new Artisan Powders by Frank Garcia from Prima Marketing, as well as the new Finnabair Art Waxes and Sparks paints.  These new paints are sheer pastel, with colors to absolutely die for!  Gayl will also be sharing her own unique style of using everyday household items, such as nuts and bolts, to kick up your design.  She'll also provide you with some tips and tricks about adding glitter, stones, and beads to your piece for just the right pizzazz, all of which promises to add up to a day of mixed media fun!  From beginning to end, you'll have the opportunity to experiment and test techniques to see how they work with your personal crafting style.  Everything about this Workshop spells out fun, so call now to save your space it sells out!  SEATING IS LIMITED TO ONLY 8 students!

Supplies to Bring:  Craft sheet or mat; heat tool; plus any special embellishments you'd like to add to personalize your project.  All other materials and supplies will be provided.

 


Photos don't begin to do this
beautiful canvas justice . . .
stop in & see the project sample!
     
Call now to sign up for this
exciting Workshop and let your
imagination & creativity soar!

CraftFusion
(480) 821-3758
Look for us in our new location!
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
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Saturday, June 17, 2017

Help Us Welcome a New Family Member!

"Perpetual Calendar Tin"
from Shirley Seay
(aka "The Artsy Fartsy Fairy")
Saturday ~ July 15, 2017
10:00am – 5:00pm
Cost:  $55.00


Help us in welcoming Shirley Seay to the CraftFusion Family and join in the fun with the “Artsy Fartsy Fairy” as she brings her magical talents to the Workshop!  Who doesn’t need or want a calendar?  Join Shirley in creating the perfect solution with this unique, one-of-a-kind perpetual calendar using a vintage tin.  With plenty of inside storage for each month of the year, your finished calendar will be perfectly suited for display on a desk or countertop, with no two looking alike, but each one fantastic.  If you’re familiar with Shirley’s previous Workshops, you know how generous she is with the goodies and embellishments, but if you have something special you’d like to add, please bring it!  Make your reservations early because SEATING IS LIMITED . . . call now to save your space before it sells out!


 

 

Supplies to Bring:  Basic Craft Kit (BCK), including craft sheet; scissors; paper trimmer; heat gun; favorite wet adhesive; and apron (optional).  If you have any special papers or embellishments you’d like to add, please bring them with you.  All other supplies and materials will be provided.


Stop in and take a look at the project sample!


CraftFusion
(480) 821-3758
Look for us in our new location!
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
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