Introductions Are in Order!

The CraftFusion family is once again growing with the addition of another new artist and talented instructor to the team . . . Carmen Whitehead! 

“Hi!  I'm Carmen Whitehead and I live in Chandler, AZ.  I'm a single mom of two incredible young adult kids, and one furry baby named Rosie.  I'm a self-taught Mixed Media Artist with a love of everything vintage.  I think that's why I try to incorporate vintage items and ephemera into all my canvases, tags, and cards.  I also use many encouraging and inspiring words or phrases in my work.  As a 3-year survivor of Stage III Ovarian Cancer, art was part of my healing and is now my full-time career.  I want my work to encourage (others) to seek their dreams, never give up, and to trust the journey.  I'm a true believer and example that it's never too late to find your passion . . . Recently I was published in two art magazines* and it’s been the highlight of my career.  It was truly an honor to have my art featured.”

If you love art journaling and mixed media art as much as Carmen, you'll want to be the first to make your reservations to spend an exciting evening with her in the first Workshop of her new "Art Journaling Workshop Series" beginning February 27, 2015.  Join us in welcoming her to our extremely talented Family!

 

 

* Somerset Studio ~ July/Aug 2014 ~ "Last Page" (pg. 160)

Somerset Studio Gallery ~ Winter 2015 ~ "Artist Spotlight" Mixed-Media Landscapes (pages 108-110)

CraftFusion

(480) 821-3758

2986 No. Alma School Rd. #4 ~ Chandler, AZ 85224

s/w corner of Alma School & Elliot Roads in the former Mervyn's Plaza

(located between Zoe's Quilts & Catherine's)

Tuesday - Saturday 10:00am-6:00pm  ~  Closed Sunday & Monday

www.craftfusionaz.com

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Transform Yourself . . .

"Transformation" Mixed Media Workshop

with Shawn Petite

Saturday ~ April 26, 2014

10:00am - 2:00pm

Cost:  $55.00

Take flight with Shawn in another exciting Workshop as you create your own unique mixed media art piece that will introduce you to all types of fun and stimulating techniques.  This project was originally featured in the current issue of Stampington & Company's Somerset "Apprentice" (Spring 2014 Issue), and you now have the chance to recreate it, while adding your own creative touches.  This Workshop will take you from the beginning to completion of mixed media, allowing you to go home with a distinct and one-of-a-kind piece of art.  You’ll learn step-by-step techniques such as aging, shading, texture, and collage using ephemera, book pages, papers, acrylic paint, charcoal, and pencil.  You’ll also be exploring the how-to’s of mixing glazing medium and transfer techniques.  Designed for all skill levels, this Workshop is perfect for all Crafters from beginner to advanced.  Seating is limited to only 10 students, and these Workshops are extremely popular, so call right away to make your reservations to save your space because you definitely won’t want to miss a minute of this fun and informative Workshop!

Supplies to Bring:  Basic Craft Kit (BCK), including craft sheet and heat gun.  All other supplies and materials will be provided.

Call now to join us for this exciting Workshop

and let your imagination & creativity soar!

Stop in for a visit to see the project sample . . .
we guarantee you'll be "transformed"!

CraftFusion

(480) 821-3758

2986 No. Alma School Rd. #4 ~ Chandler, AZ 85224

s/w corner of Alma School & Elliot Roads in the Mervyn's Plaza

(located between Zoe's Quilts & Catherine's)

Tuesday - Saturday 10:00am-6:00pm  ~  Closed Sunday & Monday

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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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Another New Face Comes to CraftFusion!

It's happened again!  The CraftFusion family has grown as another new artist and talented instructor joins the team . . . Shawn Petite!  As a full time mixed media artist, Shawn has had a passion for art for as long as she can remember, and has been selling and teaching art for over 20 years.  Shawn feels that "life is funny, scary, painful, passionate, and everything in between. Life is a journey and I have been given a gift of encouragement, whether it be through my art or my words . . . and that's what drives me each to create.  To create a life and art that encourages, uplifts, teaches, and loves."  She loves to share her art with others, and several of her art projects have been published in numerous issues of the Somerset Studio Magazines.  If you love mixed media art as much as Shawn, you'll want to me the first one to make your reservations 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 ~ February 22, 2014
10:00am - 2:00pm

   "Strength" Mixed Media Workshop
   Cost: $55.00

Join Shawn in an exciting new Workshop as you create your own unique mixed media art piece that will introduce you to all types of fun and stimulating techniques. This Workshop will take you from the beginning to completion of mixed media and you'll go home with a one-of-a-kind piece of art.  You'll learn step-by-step techniques such as aging, shading, texture, and collage using ephemera, book pages, papers, acrylic paint, charcoal, and pencil.  Designed for all skill levels, this Workshop is perfect for all Crafters from beginner to advanced.  Call now to make your reservations to save your space because seating will be limited to 10 students, and you definitely won't want to miss a minute of this fun and informative Workshop.

  

Supplies to Bring:  Basic Craft Kit (BCK), including craft sheet and heat gun. All other supplies and materials will be provided.

Stop in to see the project sample . . .

we guarantee you'll absolutely
fall in LOVE with it!

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

so you 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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