Online Classes

Once you purchase an online class from me:

You will receive an e-mail from me within twenty-four hours with all the class login information.
You will have access to the classroom forever.
Pause, rewind, and fast forward the video lessons as necessary.
Work in your pajamas!
Ask questions. I will respond to any questions left in the online classroom within twenty-four hours.

If you're having technical problems:

If you can't login to the classroom. Make sure that you are entering the username and password exactly as given. Capitalization matters. Try cutting & pasting.
If the videos aren't accepting your password. Chances are you're using the wrong password. The password for each video is written above the video. It is different from the password used to enter the classroom.
If the videos won't play. Click the title of the video (below the video) and you'll be taken to the Vimeo site. This usually solves most people's problems.
If you used to be able to login and now you can't. As silly as it sounds, restart your computer. I don't know why, but that seems to do the trick.

These are the online classes
that I'm currently offering:

	There are lots of ways to make your own stamps, but this class is solely about mastering carving rubber stamps with a linoleum cutter. You will develop the skills to be able to carve any stamp your brain can imagine. Read More
	Each day for thirty days you will watch a video that shows you how to take simple steps to combine writing and arting until we have built up beautiful, complex, layered, journal pages in just ten-minute bursts each day. Read More
	If you have ever wanted to use a sewing machine to create fabulous paper, fabric, and paint projects, this is the class for you! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned veteran, there are sure to be projects and techniques that will excite and inspire you! Read More
	This class is 100% free! If you want to know how to use stencils, how to get the results you want, and be inspired to create, this is the class for you. This class is perfect for beginners. Read More
	30 Days. 30 Dollars. 30 Paint & Ink Techniques. Read More

I'm so pleased to be a part of a huge online art journaling workshop called "21 Secrets." Advertised as an "art journal playground," "21 Secrets" is a monster course. For $59 you get 21 different art journaling classes! Here's the official description: 21 SECRETS is an online, self guided, Art Journaling workshop that runs for a total of nine months where Art Journalers receive the opportunity to dive into different techniques, methods, and approaches to Art Journaling from a family of diverse, passionate, professional Artists. Each participant is able to choose which order of the 21 classes they take and have an active online community to share and grow with. All information including, pdf's, videos, and supportive text and photos are always available and teachers are present in a timely fashion to answer questions and share their comments. I will be teaching a single video course called "Wonderful Watercolor." Some of the other teachers include: Dina Wakley, Diana Trout, Christy Tomlinson, Dion Dior, and Alma Stoller. You can read all about my class and the twenty other classes here.
Please Note: Each of the teachers for 21 Secrets is given an affiliate code for registration. If you purchase the class through my page I will get a percentage of the enrollment fee. That's how we each get paid for teaching. :) So, of course, I would appreciate it if you would use this link if you're planning to register for the class.

In-Person Classes

I am teaching a limited number of in-person classes these days. My classes do tend to sell out, so I encourage you to sign up early and often! If you have any questions about the classes or the supply list, please feel free to e-mail me.

I'm teaching three classes at CREATE: New Jersey in July 2012.

Carving Stamps for Patterning
Date: Friday, July 20 Time: 9:00am-4:00pm	Price: $149.00 Materials Fee: $5.00

This class is all about carving patterning stamps, ones that can be used over and over to create beautiful repeating patterns! Along with the basics of transferring images, carving stamps, and printing, you will learn tips and tricks for carving stamps that create complex patterns depending on how you print them. Gain loads of fresh new ideas for methods of printing repeating pattern stamps. I'll even show you how to make your very own custom colored ink pad!
Students Should Bring: Speedball Carving Tool, Speedy Carve (3-4 4x6 sheets, or the equivalent in another sheet size), Cutting Mat (glass mat preferred), Box Cutter, Copy Paper (20 sheets), Pencil, Ballpoint Pen, Permanent Black Marker, Ink Pad(s), White Craft Felt, Sandwich Bag, scissors

Stamped and Stenciled Journal with Pockets
Date: Saturday, July 21 Time: 9:00am-4:00pm	Price: $149.00 Materials Fee: N/A

In this class I will show you how to make your own gorgeous "papers with personality" using stamps and stencils. The emphasis is on working in layers, understanding water solubility, color mixing, and creating pleasing compositions. I will also share how to make your own totally fabulous handmade tape. We will use that tape to bind a hand-bound-no-sew-pocket-filled journal! That's right! You can make this gorgeous book with absolutely no sewing! Got to love that! There are six front-facing pockets that hold long cards for journaling. And one side-facing memorabilia pocket in the front.
Students Should Bring: 5 Sheets of Watercolor Paper cut to 12x12 , 6 pieces of non-textured white cardstock cut to 4x8.5 , Paper Trimmer, Scissors, Tape Runner, the widest Masking Tape you can find, Gesso, Bristle Paintbrushes (large flat, medium round, small round), Jar or Container for Water, Teflon Craft Sheet (important to have this non-stick surface!), Scor-It (or a bone folder, ruler, and mouse pad you need a way of scoring paper), Favorite Stencils, Favorite Stamps (bolder/blockier stamps work best), Waterproof Black Stamping Ink (I recommend StazOn by Tsukineko or Archival Ink by Ranger), Spray Ink (I like Adirondack Color Wash), Acrylic Paint (any brand, any type, 3-6 colors), Cosmetic Sponges, Paper Plate (to act as a paint palette), Ribbon (to close your book) Optional: Heat Gun, extension cord and/or power strip

Lovely Lettering
Date: Sunday, July 22 Time: 9:00am-12noon	Price: $85.00 Materials Fee: N/A

With just a few basic supplies we'll transform your ordinary handwriting into beautiful artistic letters, with your own unique flair. Whether you're a born calligrapher or a total newbie to lettering, come and learn the tips and tricks for dressing up your abc's, easy illustrating, and fantastic doodles, all to create a beautiful collection of unique letters.
Students Should Bring: Mechanical Pencil, White Eraser, Black Waterproof Pen (either Sakura Pigma Micron or Pitt Pen), Watercolors, 1 very small round paintbrush, 1 medium round paintbrush, jar or container of water, Watercolor Paper (can be any size you want to work with, loose or in a journal) Optional: colored pencils (watercolor or otherwise), favorite markers, favorite colored pens

I hope that you will join me in July in New Jersey . There are lots of fantastic classes with some truly amazing teachers. It's a mixed media immersion experience!

Hope to see you in class!