Feed Your Creative Side!

From new teachers to new techniques, we've been busy lining up some great Workshops designed especially for you!  Just take a look at what we've got in store for you . . . if you like creating unique projects, there's sure to be something for everyone!  Call now to save your space, because with limited seating, spaces sell out quick and you don't want to miss anything!  Let your creative imaginations go wild and have fun!     

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

for any of these fun-filled & creative Workshops!

NEW TEACHER, NEW WORKSHOP!
Thursday, February 2nd
10:00pm-2:00pm
"Valentine's Day Tags"
with Terry Parvan
Cost:  $44.00
SEATING LIMITED TO 15

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!
Saturday, February 4th
10:00pm-3:00pm
"The Magic of Alcohol Inks"
with Kathi Hofferth
Cost:  $45.00

SEATING LIMITED TO 8

BIG THINGS COME IN SMALL PACKAGES!

Thursday, February 8th ~ 6:00pm-8:00pm 

"ATC Workshop & Swap"

Cost:  NO CHARGE

Themes: "I'm Feeling Nostalgic", "I NEED My Coffee!", "ATCs with Inchies!" & "Cook's Choice - Make It Up As You Go!"

Challenge: "Clean Your Stash" White Elephant Exchange

NEW WORKSHOP!

Saturday, February 18th

10:00am-5:00pm

"Encaustics & Rust" Workshop

with Pollie Coleman

Cost:  $75.00
SEATING LIMITED TO 12

NEW TEACHER, NEW WORKSHOP!

Thursday, February 23rd

11:00am-1:00pm

"Ruby Mae Jewelry" Workshop

with Leah Williams

Cost:  $45.00
SEATING LIMITED TO 10

COMMAND PERFORMANCE!
Tuesday, March 7th
10:00pm-2:00pm
"Zen Doodles"
with Kathi Hofferth
Cost:  $35.00

SEATING LIMITED TO 10

BIG THINGS COME IN SMALL PACKAGES!

Thursday, March 9th ~ 6:00pm-8:00pm 

"ATC Workshop & Swap"

Cost:  NO CHARGE

Themes: "Wings of Butterflies", "Disney Characters Galore!", "The Number ___" & "Cook's Choice - Anything Goes!"

Challenge: TBA

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Visit the Workshop Page on the website for more details on these great Workshops, as well as new ones being added all the time.  Call right away to save your space because seats always go quick!  We guarantee you won't want to miss a minute of any of these fantastic Workshops, so don't wait too long!

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

www.craftfusionaz.com

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Dana Returns With Something New!

Saturday, February 7th ~ 10:00am - 2:00pm
"Happy Fairy Wall Hanging" Workshop
with Dana Edwards
Cost:  $55.00 (includes lunch)

Have you ever wondered what to do with all the jumble of mixed media products now out on the market?  Then this is the MUST-DO Workshop for you! Join Dana as you play with texture pastes, stencils, paints, chunky embossing powders, shimmer sprays, and other goodies as you create your own unique canvas wall piece.  Each finished piece will truly be an exclusive one-of-a-kind piece of art that you'll enjoy having hang in your home and showing off for many years to come.  Call now to make your reservations because SEATING IS LIMITED TO ONLY 8 STUDENTS and this exciting Workshop is already on its way to selling out! Don't miss a minute of the fun . . . join us and be prepared to get your hands dirty and your workspace messy!

Learn how to turn this . . .  

 . . .  into this!

Supplies to Bring:  Basic Craft Kit (BCK), including your craft sheet; heat gun; hot glue gun; and a paint brush or two.  All other supplies and materials, including lunch, will be provided.

SEATING IS VERY LIMITED

and spaces are filling up fast!

Call now to save yours for this exciting

Workshop and let your imagination & creativity soar!

Stop in for a visit to see the project sample . . .
we guarantee you'll fall in love, for sure!
   

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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ATCs for February . . .

Last night was the February "ATC Workshop & Swap", and you could really see the talent flow!  It was the first month of our new dual-theme format, with "Vintage Valentines" and "Mardi Gras Celebration", and everyone created outstanding cards . . . as usual!  Each artist shared their unique styles amid plenty of "ooohs" and "aaahs".

And after the Swap, the fun just kept on going!  Sharon Van Dussen offered last month to share a favorite technique of hers, working with colored pencils and mineral spirits to give your art work the look of using Copic markers.  After a quick rundown and how-to on the technique, she even provided everyone with materials for a hands-on demo!  Thank you Sharon for sharing this great . . . yet simple & inexpensive . . . technique.

Overall, it was another fun evening overflowing with artistic talent.  It's always amazing to see what everyone comes up with!

TOP ROW:  "Mardi Gras Mask", Kristen Johnston; "Vintage Valentine ", Jeanette Lee;
"Mardi Gras", Charlotte Fern; "My Love", Terri Durst
MIDDLE ROW: "Be Mine", Sharon Van Dussen; "Love to My Valentine", Cheryl Wildman; "Mardi Gras Beads", Mimi Lawrence; "Vintage Valentine", Deborah Schinzel;
"Mardi Gras Mini Quilt", Charmaine Conway
BOTTOM ROW: "Let the Good Times Roll!", Lyla Hagerty; "Vintage Valentine", Janis Bush;
"Key to My Glass Heart", Nicole Durst; "Love", Donna Anderson
Come in & check out these & all of the fantastic works of art
in our ever expanding "ATC Gallery"!

For those who missed last night's workshop, make your plans now to join in the fun next month.  Mark your calendars & save the date . . . Thursday, March 14th . . . when the monthly themes will be "Your Favorite Color (mono- chromatic)" or "Black & White".  Start “thinking big in a small way" and we'll see you then at this fun NO COST workshop.  From experienced to novice . . . you’ll definitely want to see what it’s all about for yourself!  Just create 12 ATCs using the monthly themes . . . all the same or each one different . . . then come and share with others in a true workshop atmosphere. Or just come and see what's going on with other artists, ask questions, share information, have fun, and become inspired!

Remember to save the date . . .
the second Thursday of each month from 6:00pm to 8:00pm . . .
we look forward to seeing you there!

And as an added bonus, March is our first "Challenge"!  Challenges are voluntary, and the Challenge for this month will be Artist Trading Blocks (ATBs), also known as "Chunkies".  Create 1 ATB or Chunkie for "Show & Tell" and show off your talents in an exciting 3-D format!  ATBs are sized 2-1/2"x3-1/2"x1-1/2" (a "mini" 2x4 piece of scrap lumber) or 2-1/2"x3-1/2"x3/4".  Chunkies are 4"x4".  Both formats are embellished over-the-top, so be creative and have fun!  Stop in the store if you'd like to see examples of either size or call for more information.  We hope you'll join us!

Upcoming Months -
   April 11th ~ "Bird's Song" or "Steampunk Ladies" *
   May 9th ~ "Vintage Mother's Day" or "Cook's Choice!"
    June 13th ~ "Send in the Clowns" or "Games People Play"

* (Challenge ~ "De-Stash Shoebox"!  More details to follow!)

We look forward to seeing everyone at this fun & exciting NO COST workshop! Call (480) 821-3758 for more details or information and let your imaginations & creative juices flow!

(If you can't make the workshop, but still want to take part in the Swaps, call and let us know.  We'll be your "Swapper"!  We'd still love to have you participate!)

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It's Almost Valentine's Day!

With Valentine's Day only a few days away, stop in and pick up your last minute papers and supplies for all those "heart" projects.  We’ve got everything from Crate Paper's new "Fourteen" Collection now at 40% off original prices!  If you like vintage, this is the perfect collection for you!  In soft creams, pinks, greens, and reds, you'll be able to create all your Valentines with that retro 1950's or 1960's feel that we all love so much!  There's still time to create your own personalized Valentines this year instead of sending those oh-so-common store bought versions, so come in and see what we have to help you out . . . you're absolutely goin' love it!

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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New to the Calendar!

All you need is . . . "LOVE"!  Create your own gorgeous soldered "LOVE" banner with Suzi Kaminsky just in time for Valentine's Day.  Join Suzi as she guides you in embossing, inking, and soldering of this beautiful glass banner that will be perfect for any home decor . . . or as a gift for that special Valentine.  Suzi will also share other tips and techniques for creating other beautiful pieces for your home and/or jewelry as well, so you won't want to miss a minute of this fun & exciting Workshop!  Everything you'll need to create your banner will be provided, but please feel free to bring any favorite papers or other items you'd like to add to make your banner truly unique.  Seats are LIMITED TO ONLY 6 and are expected to fill quickly, so don't wait too long . . . call (480) 821-3758 now to make your reservations!

"LOVE" Banner

with Suzi Kaminsky

Friday, January 25th

6:00pm - 9:00pm

Cost: $65.00

(incl. all tools, supplies, & materials)

You absolutely do not want to miss a minute of
this exciting new Workshop!
Stop in the store to see the beautiful sample!
Call (480) 821-3758  NOW  to make your reservations . . .
Seating is limited & will go fast!!!

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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Valentine's Day Comes to CraftFusion!

It's almost time for Valentine's Day!  That magic day when you let your favorite love know how you feel about him or her . . . anonymously or not.  Why not create your own personalized Valentine's this year instead of sending those oh-so-common store bought versions?  Come in and see what we have to help you out . . . you're absolutely goin' love it!

Check out Crate Paper's new "Fourteen" Collection . . . if you like vintage, this is the collection for you!  In soft creams, pinks, greens, and reds, you'll be able to create all your Valentine's with that 1950's or 1960's feel that we all loved back then!  And don't overlook all the wonderful embellishments . . . oh my!

Or maybe you'd rather have something a bit more subtle and sophisticated.  Then the new "Love You Madly" collection from Glitz Design is perfect for you.  With it's shabby chic feel in soft grays, pinks, and creams . . . with just a hint of turquoise tossed in for spice . . . you'll be able to use this collection long past Valentine's Day.

But don't stop there!  Come in for a visit and see all the other new collections and patterns we've been putting out for all your paper crafting & mixed media projects . . . just for you!  We'll see you soon!

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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