Join Cindy & "Think Inside the Box"!

Saturday ~ February 15, 2014                                               10:30am-3:00pm
"Thinking Inside the Box"                                       Cost: $50.00 (includes lunch)

Life can be so confusing!  As youngsters, we were all told to "color within the lines".  Then, as we grew older, we were told "think outside the lines".  Now you have the opportunity to revert to those younger days as you join Cindy Kovack for another exciting Workshop in creating your own intriguing collage all contained within a limited space!  Each student will be provided an 8"x8" wood box, then create a free-form collage within its interior.  Cindy will provide pieces of ephemera to decorate your art piece, but you may want to bring along small bits and pieces that will bring your piece to life or anything that's special to you and might inspire you, helping to make your piece unique.  Once you've created your collage, you'll learn to combine acrylic paints with a medium to achieve the perfect stain to finish it off which will work on wood, fabric, or paper.  You'll also learn the how-to's of forming a collage concept, how to select complementary colors, staining techniques, and accenting with minimalistic ephemera.  Seating will be limited, so call early to save your space!

Supplies to Bring:  Basic Craft Kit (BCK), including craft sheet; Distress Vintage Photo ink pad or your favorite brown stamp pad; and a 1" acrylic brush, flat.  Optional Supplies:  Acrylic brushes, palette knife, and any additional or special ephemera you'd like to add to make your collage truly unique.  All other materials and supplies, as well as lunch, will be provided.

Cindy is a published artist who has taught painting, drawing, and varied mixed media techniques throughout her career at seminars, educational facilities, galleries, local shops, and retreats.  She's been a featured artist and instructor at Art Unraveled in Phoenix, AZ (2007-2013), Art & Soul in Portland, Oregon (2013), and Artiscape in Dublin, Ohio (2012-2013), just to name a few. Several of her art projects have also been published in numerous issues of the Somerset Studio Magazines.  If you love mixed media art as much as Cindy, make your reservations now to spend an exciting and creative day with her in this fantastic Workshop!

 

Stop in to see the project sample . . .

we guarantee you'll be amazed at what
you can do when "Thinking Inside the Box!"

Call (480) 821-3758 now to save your space

and don’t miss a minute of this exciting

and creative Workshop!

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Join Us in 2014!

Saturday ~ January 4, 2014
10:30am-3:00pm
"Tenderly"
Cost: $60.00 (includes lunch)

Join Cindy Kovack in her first Workshop at CraftFusion as you create your own exciting "found object" pendant similar to that featured in the Somerset Memories Magazine Spring 2013 issue and taught at Art Unraveled.  Now's the time to dig deep into your memory box and pull out your favorite copy of a baby picture, or maybe one that's near and dear to your heart of a favorite relative, pet, or friend (laser).  Cindy will provide pieces of vintage ephemera for you to chose from to decorate your art piece, but feel free to bring along small bits and pieces that will bring your piece to life to make it unique . . . antique buttons, jewelry from your mother or grandmother or favorite aunt, a key from grandpa's house, that dog tag that means so much from your beloved furry friend, something from your child or childhood that needs to see the light of day . . . anything that's special to you and might inspire you.  Your overall finished art piece will be approximately 3"x7", creating a beautiful and unique keepsake that would be perfect as a necklace pendant, wall hanging, album piece . . . the possibilities are limited only by imagination!  If you love mixed media art as much as Cindy, make your reservations now to spend a creative and exciting day with her in her first Workshop here at CraftFusion . . . you won't be disappointed!

Supplies to Bring:  Basic Craft Kit (BCK) including 1" acrylic application brush; Vintage Photo Distress ink pad or your favorite brown ink; Loctite Super Glue (Gel Type); small photos of you as a child or of a loved one, favorite pet, or friend (laser copy) that will fit within a 2" parameter (black & white preferred); corrugated crown (available from CraftFusion).  All other materials and supplies will be provided.

Stop in to see

the project sample . . .

we guarantee you'll absolutely LOVE it!

Call (480) 821-3758 now to save your space

and don’t miss a minute of this exciting

and creative Workshop!

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Help Us Welcome Cindy Kovack!

It's happened again!  The CraftFusion family has grown as another new artist and talented instructor joins the team . . . Cindy Kovack!  Cindy's had the passion to create since childhood.  As a young girl, even though she lacked the funds for her creative projects, that didn't stop her . . . she'd hike to the local dump to salvage reclaimed parts and pieces for her art!  As a self-taught artist who originally learned to paint with house paints and model airplane brushes, she's since fused her love of paint, collage, and upcycling into a way of life.  With the passing of her late husband, she found she was able to channel her grief into her art, and to this day, continues to use her creativity as a form of meditation.  Cindy is also a published artist who has taught painting, drawing, and varied mixed media techniques throughout her career at seminars, educational facilities, galleries, local shops, and retreats.  She's been a featured artist and instructor at Art Unraveled in Phoenix, AZ (2007-2013), Art & Soul in Portland, OR (2013), Artiscape in Dublin, OH (2012-2013), just to name a few.  Several of her art projects have also been published in numerous issues of the Somerset Studio Magazines.  If you love mixed media art as much as Cindy, make your reservations now to spend an exciting day with her in her first Workshop here at CraftFusion as we extend her a warm welcome to our Family!

Saturday ~ January 4, 2014                                               10:30am-3:00pm
"Tenderly"                                                            Cost: $60.00 (includes lunch)

Join Cindy in her first Workshop at CraftFusion and create your own exciting "found object" necklace that was featured in the Somerset Memories Magazine Spring 2013 issue.  Now's the time to dig deep into those memory boxes and pull out a favorite copy of a baby picture (laser) or one that is near and dear to your heart.  Cindy will provide pieces of ephemera to decorate your art piece, but you'll want to bring along small bits and pieces that will bring your piece to life to make your piece unique . . . antique buttons, jewelry from your mother or grandmother or favorite aunt, a key from grandpa's house, that dog tag that means so much from your beloved furry friend, something from your child that needs to see the light of day . . . anything that's special to you and might inspire you.  Your overall finished necklace/art piece will be approximately 3"x7".

Supplies to Bring:  Basic Craft Kit (BCK) including 1" acrylic application brush; Vintage Photo Distress ink pad or your favorite brown ink; Loctite Super Glue (Gel Type); small photos of you as a child or of a loved one, favorite pet, or friend (laser copy) that will fit within a 2" parameter (black & white preferred); corrugated crown (available from CraftFusion).  All other materials and supplies will be provided.

 

Stop in to see the project sample . . .
we guarantee you'll absolutely LOVE it!

Call (480) 821-3758 now to save your space

and don’t miss a minute of this exciting

and creative Workshop!

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Check Out Who's Coming to CraftFusion!

The CraftFusion family continues to grow with two new additions . . . Lynda Abare and Bett York!

"Pewter Sampler"
by Lynda Abare

Lynda Abare is a local artist who teaches on a national level.  She lives with her husband and four furry "children" in the high desert area north of Phoenix, Arizona, and her art is strongly influenced by the native Sonoran landscape.  She is an accomplished artist and teacher in a variety of media including altered art, handmade artist's books and journals, photography, and "Repujado", the fine art of metal embossing . . . just to name a few.   Lynda has taught and exhibited at ART Unraveled, the John C. Campbell Folk School in North Carolina, and is currently teaching at various locations throughout the Phoenix and Tucson areas.

"Picaso Pendant"
by Bett York

Bett York is also a local artist whose teaching career spans over 20 years.  She currently teaches multi-media pieces of art and one-of-a-kind embellishments, and has taught and exhibited at ART Unraveled several times to rave reviews.  Her artwork combines a bold use of color and texture, both whimsical and joyful, and can be found in many juried exhibitions in art galleries across the country, including Hawaii.

Please join us in welcoming both of these exciting artists

and be sure to watch for more information regarding their upcoming Workshops

both here and on the Workshops Page of the website.
www.craftfusionaz.com

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