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Fall Events
The fall schedule is packed with 35 classes, clubs, swaps, or special events to entertain you and teach you new skills. Come and join our creative community. Check our website and click on picturetrail.com near the bottom of the first page to view class samples and more.
Barbara McGuire will be back to teach soldering, polymer clay, and a hammering class on October 24-25. Take advantage of being able to take classes locally from a nationally known instructor. Give yourself the opportunity to learn from Barbara.
The Original Used Stamp Sale will be held on Saturday, October 18. This sale is always fun and is a great place to find great deals on rubber stamps and supplies. Sellers may pick up forms at any time. Please remember that no charge cards can be accepted for used stamp purchases.
There is something creative for you here. Come by soon.
Thursday Stamp Club
Thursday, September 4
6:00 to 7:30 P.M.
Free
What’s in the Box?
Fall and Christmas Class II
Friday, September 5 or
Saturday, September 6
11:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.
$6.00
Create 6 simple but elegant stamped cards on high-quality shimmering cardstock for fall and Christmas. Bring workbox.
Altered Book Club
Saturday, September 6
10:00 A.M.
Free
If the idea of painting, stitching, cutting, distressing, waxing, folding, punching, stamping, and more in recycled books interests you as an ongoing artistic endeavor, this group is for you. Bring one or more books that you have altered to show to the group. Pages, products, techniques, and more will be discussed as each person shares her work. This group requires a monthly commitment until November 2008.
Tuesday Stamp Club
Tuesday, September 9
10:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
or 5:30 to 6:30 P.M.
Free
Fall Cards
Thursday, September 11
10:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.
or 6:00 to 8:00 P.M.
$12.00
Create 3 autumn cards using a variety of stamps and techniques. Bring workbox.
Beginning Prismacolor
Pencils and Gamsol
with Asela Hopkins
Saturday, September 13
10:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.
$12.00
Learn how to color stamped images using Prismacolor pencils and Gamsol. This is an excellent class for those who want to learn the basics of coloring using this technique. You will use a variety of pencils to create beautiful dimension on your projects. The class includes one practice page images, two cards, one ATC, and a fun inchie! A Prismacolor chart will be provided. This class is a pre-requisite for Intermediate Colored Pencils on October 9.
Bring workbox and Prismacolor Pencils: PC935 black, PC993 hot pink, PC917 sunburst yellow, PC1024 blue slate, PC912 apple green, PC923 scarlet lake, and PC945 sienna brown. Also bring Gamsol, 2 medium stumps, 2 small stumps, sanding board, pencil sharpener, and eraser (available at A Small Cleverness).
Challenge
Monday, September 15
10:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
or 5:30 to 7:30 P.M.
(The PM class is closed.)
$20.00
Challenge yourself to try something new! Participants are challenged to stretch their creativity over the 4-week period between class sessions. Each person receives a class packet at this session to take home. The items in the packet are to be used in the creation of any project involving rubber stamps. Items already owned may be used in the fabrication of the project. Sharing the completed project, processes, and purpose at the next session makes these meetings very enjoyable. Each class includes a free make-and-take. Bring workbox.
Bird, Butterfly, and Blooms Card Class with Mary Holladay
Tuesday, September 16
10:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.
or 6:00 to 8:00 P.M.
$15.00
Create 4 cards with marvelous designer papers, ribbons, lace, silk flowers, buttons, stamps, and punches. In addition to using some beautiful bird and butterfly stamped images on your cards, you’ll also learn to use some basic punches in unusual ways. There will be a quick surprise project at the end of class. Bring workbox, detail cutting scissors, Versamagic Pink Petunia and Adirondack Lettuce ink pads, and a very fine tip black permanent pen. If you have the 2 1/4" x 3" oval scallop punch and a mouse pad, bring them to class since they will be used for several of the cards (available at A Small Cleverness).
JOY
Metal Embossing
with Morgan Banning
Saturday, September 20
10:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.
$20.00
Come get an early start on Christmas with this lovely embossed metal plaque with “JOY” on it. The “O” of JOY is a cute Christmas ball. The design comes from a metal stencil and will give you ideas for other uses for the stencils you currently own. This plaque will be a lovely decoration, tree ornament, or gift.
Plain metal becomes beautifully sculpted with the art of metal embossing. It is easy and fun. With only a few simple tools, you will create a raised design. Whether you are new to the art of metal embossing or have taken classes before, you will have fun making this piece.
As a bonus, you will receive a handout describing all the steps you have learned and will make a separate ornament of the “O,” if time permits.
Bring your toolbox and the following supplies (available at A Small Cleverness): metal, hand lotion, acrylic sheet, suede, colored ballpoint pen, masking tape. Metal tools: Teflon deer foot/point, refiner, small star wheel, big star wheel, #3 cup and ball, paper stump, brass brush. To fill and patina piece: Diamond Glaze, patina liquid, small inexpensive paint brush, metal polish, soft cloth such as an old t-shirt, alcohol, cotton pad.
Inchie Swap
Monday, September 22
10:15 A.M.
Free
Bring 5 to 15 identical inchies to trade. Each 1" x 1" inchie must be hand stamped (no home party stamps or white backgrounds, please). Tiny embellishments are encouraged. Trades by mail are welcome. Include a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Be a part of this hot new trend.
Invasion of the Inchies
Monday, September 22
10:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.
or 6:00 to 8:00 P.M.
$12.00
I tried to resist . . . but I have strayed into this miniature world and there is no going back! These deceptively addictive little rubber stamped gems are only 1" x 1" but the creative potential is huge. Discover this hot trend for yourself in this fun class and create 6 inchies. Beware, you won’t want to stop! Bring workbox.
Coffee and Karen
Thursday, September 25
10:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.
$10.00
Come, relax, and have fun in this rubber stamping play group. There won’t be a dull moment while making cards for your stash. Bring workbox. Come early for coffee and pastry!
ATC Swap
Saturday, September 27
10:00 A.M.
Free
Bring 5 to 25 artist trading cards (ATCs). The more you bring, the more you receive! We prefer identical cards—don’t make us have to choose!
Create these ATCs in 3 steps: background, a rubber stamped focal point, and an embellishment. Each 2 1/2" x 3 1/2" card must be hand stamped. No home party stamps or color copies please. If you are unable to attend, please mail your ATCs to the shop. Include a self-addressed envelope and sufficient postage to return your trades to you. If artist trading cards are new to you, come by for information and inspiration. There are over 2,000 ATCs at A Small Cleverness.
Artist Trading Cards
with Mary Holladay
Saturday, September 27
10:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.
$15.00
“Red and Green” is the theme for the 4 ATCs you’ll make in this class. No, it’s not Christmas yet! In addition to red and green, these ATCs will incorporate vintage and new stamp images, vintage ephemera, slide mounts, silk flowers, lace, buttons, and bling! You’ll learn an easy way to make a lace rosette for your artwork and you’ll use some lace from Mary’s antique lace collection. Bring workbox.
Coptic Binding
with Christy Hawkins
Saturday, September 27
2:00 to 4:30 P.M.
(Tropical Storm Fay Rain Date)
$30.00
You asked for it so here it is! We’ll cover book board and make some decorative outer signature pages and then sew it up with multiple needles. Coptic binding creates a lovely exposed binding which will lie flat when the book is open. Come learn this classic book binding technique. Bring your workbox, Coffee Archival ink pad, and a book awl (available at A Small Cleverness).
Fall Doorways
with Mary Ellen Siemen
Tuesday, September 30
10:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.
or 6:00 to 8:00 P.M.
$12.00
These welcoming seasonal doorway cards will get you in the mood for fall! Come and refine your skills with watercoloring using markers. Or, if you are new at this technique, let Mary Ellen show you how easy it is to create 2 superbly colored cards using the new doorways rubber stamp set and the delightful October accessory set. Bring workbox, small watercolor brush, Marvy Matchable Timeless Sepia ink pad and the following Marvy Brush Markers: 5, 43, 13 (yellows); 7 orange; 88 terra cotta; 2 red; 96, 15, 72 (greens); 100 sapphire; 54 burnt umber; and 45 sepia. Optional to bring: Stamps used.
Thursday Stamp Club
Thursday, October 2
6:00 to 7:30 P.M.
Free
Altered Book Club
Saturday, October 4
10:00 A.M.
Free
If the idea of painting, stitching, cutting, distressing, waxing, folding, punching, stamping, and more in recycled books interests you as an ongoing artistic endeavor, this group is for you. Bring one or more books that you have altered to show to the group. Pages, products, techniques, and more will be discussed as each person shares her work. This group requires a monthly commitment until November 2008.
Christmas Cards
Tuesday, October 7
10:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.
or 6:00 to 8:00 P.M.
$12.00
Create 3 holiday cards using a variety of stamps and techniques. Bring workbox.
Intermediate Colored Pencils
with Asela Hopkins
Thursday, October 9
10:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.
$12.00
This is another great class for those who love the ease of making cards featuring images colored with Prismacolor pencils. Come and enhance your skill at creating beautifully dimensional images with new techniques. Create two cards, one ATC, and one inchie. Bring workbox, Gamsol, 2 medium stumps, 2 small stumps, sanding board, eraser, pencil sharpener (available at A Small Cleverness). Ask for colored pencil list.
Please note: The Beginning Prismacolor Colored Pencil Class (taught in July, August, and September) is the pre-requisite for this class. Class size is limited to 8.
Fabric Covered
Adopted Ancestors Album
with Christy Hawkins
Saturday, October 11
10:30 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.
$35.00
This little album was inspired by an antique mall find. The cover is made with a vintage looking upholstery fabric. The pages are made with chipboard covered with stamped cardstock to emulate the cabinet cards of by-gone days. Christy “invented” a binding method which allows for the movement of thick pages inside the flexible fabric cover. Included in the class will be reproductions of some old photos you may adopt as your ancestors. You may also opt to substitute photos of your own and use your sheets from Christy for other artwork. The album will be embellished with a variety of ephemera.
Please bring your workbox, making sure that you have either a trimmer or a nice sharp craft knife, ruler, and mat. Also bring a Brilliance Coffee Bean ink pad, a nice juicy glue stick, and a foam brush (available at A Small Cleverness).
Tuesday Stamp Club
Tuesday, October 14
10:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
or 5:30 to 6:30 P.M.
Free
Coffee and Karen
Wednesday, October 15
10:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.
$10.00
Come, relax, and have fun in this rubber stamping play group. There won’t be a dull moment while making cards for your stash. Bring workbox. Come early for coffee and pastry!
Original Used Stamp Sale
Saturday, October 18
10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Have fun looking for bargains at this special event. Plan to arrive at 10:00 A.M. sharp for best selections. Arriving earlier is not necessary. Tables will be rolled outside for easy access for everyone. Sellers may pick up forms at any time. Completed forms and stamps may be dropped off from Saturday, October 11, at 10:00 A.M. until Thursday, October 16, at 6:00 P.M.
Challenge
Monday, October 20
10:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
or 5:30 to 7:30 P.M.
(The PM class is closed.)
$20.00
Challenge yourself to try something new! Participants are challenged to stretch their creativity over the 4-week period between class sessions. Each person receives a class packet at this session to take home. The items in the packet are to be used in the creation of any project involving rubber stamps. Items already owned may be used in the fabrication of the project. Sharing the completed project, processes, and purpose at the next session makes these meetings very enjoyable. Each class includes a free make-and-take. Bring workbox.
Holiday Star
Metal Embossing
with Morgan Banning
Wednesday, October 22
10:30 A.M. to 2:30 P.M.
or 6:00 to 8:00 P.M.
$20.00
Come get an early start on the holidays with this lovely embossed metal star. This star will be a lovely decoration, tree ornament, or gift in itself. Plain metal becomes beautifully sculpted with the art of metal embossing. It is easy and fun. With only a few simple tools, you will create a raised design. Whether you are new to the art of metal embossing or have taken classes before, you will have fun making this piece. As a bonus, you will receive a handout describing all the steps you have learned and an extra surprise.
Bring your toolbox and the following supplies (available at A Small Cleverness): 6" x 6" sheet of metal, hand lotion, acrylic sheet, suede, colored ballpoint pen, masking tape. Metal tools: Teflon deer foot/point; refiner; big star wheel; #3, #2, and #1 cup and balls; paper stump; wooden thumb; and dot-line wheel.
Barbara McGuire is a nationally known artist whose diverse talents include works in polymer clay, painting, soldering, and jewelry design. She has written 9 books. Barbara appeared as a regular guest on The Carol Duvall Show and has developed stamps, templates, and molds for Polyform. Class size is limited. Sign up soon.
Fluttering Fantasy
with Barbara McGuire
Friday, October 24
12:00 to 5:00 P.M.
$65.00
Create a lovely dragonfly or butterfly cane in polymer clay to assemble dimensionally on a scenic shaded background. Learn to make winged beauties of your choice, plus view demonstrations of additional canes that you will use to assemble your own unique fluttering fantasy. The finished work is your choice of panel or pendant. The canes will be useful for years to come. Bring workbox, work surface (tile), polymer clay blade, roller, pasta machine, deli wrap sheets, and clay kit (available at A Small Cleverness).
Hammer Away!
Hangers, Hooks, and Paddles
with Barbara McGuire
Friday, October 24
6:00 to 8:30 P.M.
$30.00
Hammer away to create tapered rings, spiral hooks, and fancy filigree style wire embellishments. Your cards, panels, and soldered work will display elegantly with loop and spiral adornment, perfect for attaching beads and drop clusters. Students will learn different hammered effects and how to create a jigged pattern.
Bring workbox, 3 feet of 18 gauge copper wire and 2 feet of 14 gauge copper wire, ball peen hammer, and steel bench block (available at A Small Cleverness).
Introduction to Soldering
with Barbara McGuire
Saturday, October 25
10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
$45.00
Join us for an intensive class on basic soldering or as a refresher class for those who would like to review and/or improve soldering skills. All the basics will be presented for edging slides and wrapped glass as well as attaching rings. (Note: The class fee for students who took Barbara’s summer soldering class is $35.00.) Copper foil, glass, and collage prints will be provided. Bring workbox, soldering iron, stand, flux, flux brush, sponge, sal ammonias, or paste flux and lead-free solder.
Dimensional Soldering
with Barbara McGuire
Saturday, October 25
1:00 to 5:00 P.M.
$50.00
Learn to build structured dimensional sculpture with soldered components. Useful tips will be presented to help aid a clean and secure joint, as well as a continuous soldered bead (a soldered line). Learn to combine the dimensional effects with bezels, gears, and rings to capture images in a resin glaze for a “steam punk” found object effect.
Bring workbox and soldering equipment (see basic soldering above).
Thomas Kinkade Christmas
with Mary Ellen Siemen
Tuesday, October 28
10:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.
or 6:00 to 8:00 P.M.
$15.00
Learn how to create exquisite detail with these special Kinkade images on a mini paper lampshade for a wine glass and on a matching card for the holidays. Bring workbox, small paintbrush, and tiny applicators.
ATC Swap
Saturday, November 1
10:00 A.M.
Free
Bring 5 to 25 artist trading cards (ATCs). The more you bring, the more you receive! We prefer identical cards—don’t make us have to choose!
Create these ATCs in 3 steps: background, a rubber stamped focal point, and an embellishment. Each 2 1/2" x 3 1/2" card must be hand stamped. No home party stamps or color copies please. If you are unable to attend, please mail your ATCs to the shop. Include a self-addressed envelope and sufficient postage to return your trades to you. If artist trading cards are new to you, come by for information and inspiration. There are over 2,000 ATCs at A Small Cleverness.
ATCs with Christy
Saturday, November 1
10:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.
$15.00
(This is actually the October ATC class, but there were conflicts with the usual date. Take advantage of the extra week to get your trades done!) Christy has prepared some special ATCs. She has some fun techniques, images, and ideas for you to try on these creative cards. Bring workbox.
Workbox
Please refrain from wearing any kind of scents in the shop. It is objectionable to those with sensitive noses and/or health conditions.
Remember to bring your workbox to every class or club! Please review the workbox list to be sure your box contains everything listed before the next class. For your convenience, these items are available to purchase at A Small Cleverness.
In addition to the specific supplies listed for some classes, bring the following basic tool kit to every class: black marker, ruler, stylus, permanent black dye ink pad, 1/8" hole punch, dental floss threader, tape, pencil, scissors, bone folder, foam tape, X-acto knife with new blade, small cutting mat, small watercolor paintbrush, tape runner, glue stick, double-sided tape, disposable glove, and wet glue. Students who do not bring these items may purchase them at class time. Please keep your workbox compact. Large boxes take up too much space in the classroom.
A workbox rental fee of $3.00 is required for those who forget to bring a workbox.
Class Policy
Prepaid registration is required. Names cannot be placed on class lists until payment is received. No refunds can be issued for any class cancellations. A store credit will be issued for a class fee taught by a local instructor only if notification of cancellation is made 48 hours prior to class time. A class kit, as complete as possible, due to the nature of the class, will be given to students who cancel a class less than 48 hours prior to class time. For out-of-town instructors, cancellations received prior to 5 days will result in a store credit. Students who cancel a class less than 5 days prior to class time will receive a class kit, as complete as possible. For out-of-state instructors, the criterion is one week for a credit, less than one week for a kit. A Small Cleverness reserves the right to cancel any class (with full refund) for lack of minimum attendance. Class fees can be paid in person, with a charge card by phone, or with a check by mail. Please include class name and date.
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