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9/09/2010
Cloth Paper Scissors: Pocket Scrolls
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Working from the July/August 2010 issue of Cloth Paper Scissors, we'll create pocket scrolls featured in the article by Leilani Pierson on page 56.

9/12/2010
Art Journaling like Teesha Moore
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Create a 16 page art journal just like Teesha does and utilize her process to fill your pages with color, imagery, pen work and lettering.

9/13/2010 - 12/20/2010
Drop-in Make & Take
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Drop in between 3pm and 6pm and make something. Each week features a different project such as a handmade greeting card, artist trading card or wearable art.

The projects are designed to be completed in 15 minutes and are free of charge.

This event is designed for adults, however, youth ages 8 and above may attend with a supervising adult.

9/14/2010
Techniques:Scrumptious Squares
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Take handpainted paper and cut into 1 1/2" x1 1/2" squares and collage on them.

9/14/2010 - 10/05/2010
Taking Better Pictures
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

This is a class to help you take more interesting photographs and use the camera more effectively.

The class is open to all levels of photographers using digital or film cameras. This is a class on making better images by "seeing" and making good choices when taking pictures with your camera. Taking meaningful and dynamic images will make your photography experience that much better.

-"Lighting and Composition" essential in picture building and methods used to make the content of your image more appealing will be covered in detail.
-This is a hands-on class where you will be shooting as you learn.
-Class will include lecture, visual presentation, a day shoot in downtown San Jose, and two follow-up sessions to share images and work on your personal vision.
-Handouts will be given to you at the first meeting.

**Shooting date to take place on Saturday or Sunday of the third week.

This is a 4 session class for $85

9/16/2010
Book Club: Alphabetica
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Alphabetica: An A-Z Creativity Guide for Collage and Book Artists. Monthly project is selected from the workshops in the back of the book.

9/18/2010
Home Decor:Copper Pumpkin
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Starting with a 12" x 18" piece of MDF that has been cut in the shape of a pumpkin and a sheet of 36 gauge copper art foil you will make a textured and patina-ed piece of art for hanging.

9/18/2010
Halloween Extravaganza
6:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Let the spooking begin...This night is dedicated to Halloween crafting at its very best. Alexis provides you with the most delicious collage sheets of halloween images for you to transform ordinary into spooktacular.

9/19/2010
Soldering Workshop
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Learn the basics of soldering with an iron if you don't already know...take your skills to the next level as you work with unusual items. Get plenty of experience in this 3 hour workshop.

9/20/2010
Jewelry: Junk Drawer Necklace
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Turn odds and ends into an eclectic mixed necklace that is one-of-a-kind.

9/21/2010
Mixed Media Canvas Grid
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Create a grid of mixed media using 3x3 mini canvases on a 14x14 canvas background

9/22/2010
Jewelry: Intro to Precious Metal Clay - Silver
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Work with metal in clay form.

9/22/2010
Jewelry: Soldering 101
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Learn the basics of soldering.

9/23/2010
re-bound: Twelve Month Organizer
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Made from decorated heavy file dividers, this double accordion binding with a gatefold cover is anything but mundane.

9/25/2010
Handmade Harvest Boutique
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Handmade Gifts created by our Studio Associates...nothing is better than a handcrafted gift.

9/26/2010
Handmade Harvest Boutique
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Handmade Gifts created by our Studio Associates...nothing is better than a handmade gift.

9/29/2010
Image Transfer Workshop
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Learn techniques to transfer images to unusual surfaces.

9/30/2010
Resin Filled Jewelry
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Fill 3 pieces with textured metal or collage paper then top it off with epoxy resin. Wearable art!

10/03/2010
Field Trip: Flea Market
6:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Join the caravan to the Alameda Flea Market!

10/05/2010
Jewelry: Intro to Precious Metal Clay - Silver
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Work with metal in clay form.

10/07/2010
Drawing Lab (week 1 of 7)
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Anyone can draw. Each week we will explore 1 of the 7 units in this book.

10/07/2010
Collage Lab (1 of 6)
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

We are diving in to Bee Shay's book "Collage Lab" and completing 8 lab exercises each week. Hold on to your paintbrush! This is a fast paced workshop that will arm you with an arsenal of techniques to use in your art.

10/09/2010
Halloween Inspired Polymer Pendants
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Come and create polymer clay bezels to fill with an image and epoxy resin.

10/09/2010
Craft Rave:Midnite Madness
6:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Craft the night away. All varieties of crafters are welcome.

10/13/2010
Soldering Workshop
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Learn the basics of soldering with an iron if you don't already know...take your skills to the next level as you work with unusual items. Get plenty of experience in this 3 hour workshop.

10/14/2010
Drawing Lab (week 2 of 7)
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Anyone can draw. Each week we will explore 1 of the 7 units in this book.

10/14/2010
Collage Lab (2 of 6)
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

We are diving in to Bee Shay's book "Collage Lab" and completing 8 lab exercises each week. Hold on to your paintbrush! This is a fast paced workshop that will arm you with an arsenal of techniques to use in your art.

10/21/2010
Drawing Lab (week 3 of 7)
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Anyone can draw. Each week we will explore 1 of the 7 units in this book.

10/21/2010
Collage Lab (3 of 6)
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

We are diving in to Bee Shay's book "Collage Lab" and completing 8 lab exercises each week. Hold on to your paintbrush! This is a fast paced workshop that will arm you with an arsenal of techniques to use in your art.

10/24/2010
Fabric Book Making with Dorit Elisha
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

In this class you will create a one of a kind fabric book. After choosing your preferred structure you will collage, paint, stitch and embellish your pages and will leave with a unique and personal fabric book.

10/28/2010
Drawing Lab (week 4 of 7)
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Anyone can draw. Each week we will explore 1 of the 7 units in this book.

10/28/2010
Collage Lab (4 of 6)
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

We are diving in to Bee Shay's book "Collage Lab" and completing 8 lab exercises each week. Hold on to your paintbrush! This is a fast paced workshop that will arm you with an arsenal of techniques to use in your art.

11/04/2010
Drawing Lab (week 5 of 7)
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Anyone can draw. Each week we will explore 1 of the 7 units in this book.

11/04/2010
Collage Lab (5 of 6)
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

We are diving in to Bee Shay's book "Collage Lab" and completing 8 lab exercises each week. Hold on to your paintbrush! This is a fast paced workshop that will arm you with an arsenal of techniques to use in your art.

11/11/2010
Drawing Lab (week 6 of 7)
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Anyone can draw. Each week we will explore 1 of the 7 units in this book.

11/11/2010
Collage Lab (6 of 6)
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

We are diving in to Bee Shay's book "Collage Lab" and completing 8 lab exercises each week. Hold on to your paintbrush! This is a fast paced workshop that will arm you with an arsenal of techniques to use in your art.

11/14/2010
Juicy Soul Retreat
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM



11/18/2010
Drawing Lab (week 7 of 7)
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Anyone can draw. Each week we will explore 1 of the 7 units in this book.

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