As you can see from my enthusiastic and very clever blog title, we’re a little excited here this morning! The phone has been literally ringing off the hook because of a certain email… you know the one…
I daresay Roseymary is jumping for joy and shouting with glee as I write this, realizing that she is on vacation while her favorite fellow associate, Perfect Nancy, is here to answer the multitude of calls about this incredible announcement…. hee hee hee…. She just asked Michelle if we could get another phone. Silly Nancy – we can get another phone. Another ten phones. It doesn’t matter – we only have one incoming phone line. (You can imagine my smiling face:)
You notice how calm and unaffected I may seem. I am just a blog writer – I am happily listening to Nancy answer all the calls and scramble around trying to get everyone signed up for this splendiferous occassion. I would help, but… well, as you can tell, I’m very busy here. After all, if there is no award for blog writing, as many of you have suggested there should be, I feel my time is better spent really juicing up the blog so that such an award might be created. Taking calls and accepting prepayments for this momentous event is really of secondary concern to me….
OK, OK… I’m shutting up now! Here is the announcement you have been waiting for:
DYAN REAVELEY IS COMING TO ESS!!!!!
I know, right??? AAAAGGGGGHHHH!!!! Dyan is a mixed-media artist known for her unique, eclectic style which incorporates vibrant color combinations of inks and paints, bold imagery, and text as an insightful and personal design element.
We are SO excited – not only is Dyan coming, but she has planned a three day mega-event. That’s right – three fun filled days of art, ink, and inspiration with a true art muse…. who could ask for anything more?
But wait – there’s more. Since this IS a three day event and we’re expecting a good number of out-of- towners we’re planning on some special local hotel accommodations… more to come on that.
But wait – there’s more! Since the schedule is SO jam-packed with classes, we’re also planning on making lunch and dinner options available for those who don’t want to leave the store between classes…. more to come on that as well.
But wait… there’s EVEN MORE!!! OK, there’s really only the schedules and samples to share, but I liked the way the way those lead-ins were going there…. yeah, yeah. Shut up, Tamara. OK, here we go:
THURSDAY OCTOBER 2nd
9am-1pm $90
CANVAS AND WATERCOLOR ACCORDIAN BOOK
We will start the class by preparing background signatures for the book using paints, inks, stencils, gesso, stamping, collage and texture. We will then start to cut various apertures before strengthening the signatures with sticky back canvas and adding to an accordion fold spine. The addition of mini pages, tags, flaps and doodling is followed by a decorated canvas cover.
2pm – 5pm $70
INKY KRAFT RESIST BOOK
In this workshop Dyan uses Tim Holtz’s Kraft Resist papers from Advantus for the structure of this easy and creative 3×6 book. Intrigued?
We will be playing with gesso and the wonderful Dylusions inks (or the fabulous Distress stains) for stunning muted results. With the addition of hand binding, stamping, add-ins and book page collage, this will be the first of many added to your collection!
6pm-9pm $70
DYLUSION ACCORDIAN STITCHED BOOK
This little accordion book packs a big punch with loads of techniques. Gesso resist, ink sprays, ghosting, stencilling, tearing, hand stitch binding, tissue tape finishing, inserts, flaps, stamping and book page collage. Does Dyan need to say any more? This is a workshop for all skill levels.
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 3rd
10am-1pm $70
THE ARTFUL JOURNAL
{PHOTO STILL TO COME}
This workshop is designed to be a “work in progress” to get you started on the altered book journey, and includes some of Dyan’s best art journaling techniques. We will be using paints, sprays, stencils, gesso, inks, folds, flaps, pockets, tags, tissue tape and of course quirky collage. What more could you want.
3pm-5pm $50
DOWN AND DIRTY TAGS
We will be creating large quirky tags in Dyan’s quintessential eclectic style. Techniques include paints, inks, stamps, sprays, stencils, and painting. All finished off with her array of quote stamps.
6pm-9pm $70
STITCHED WATERCOLOR AND CANVAS BOOK
This workshop starts with plain watercolour paper, brought to life with paints, inks, gesso, stencils stamps and doodling. A fold here a flap there, a canvas cover and some hand stitching will transform it into a stunning book. We will then proceed to decorate it with stamps and images from the Dylusions range.
THURSDAY OCTOBER 4th
9am-12pm $70
DYLUSION ACCORDIAN STITCHED BOOK
(Second offering) This little accordion book packs a big punch with loads of techniques. Gesso resist, ink sprays, ghosting, stencilling, tearing, hand stitch binding, tissue tape finishing, inserts, flaps, stamping and book page collage. Does Dyan need to say any more? This is a workshop for all skill levels.
1pm-5pm $90
CANVAS AND WATERCOLOR ACCORDIAN BOOK
(Second offering). We will start the class by preparing background signatures for the book using paints, inks, stencils, gesso, stamping, collage and texture. We will then start to cut various apertures before strengthening the signatures with sticky back canvas and adding to an accordion fold spine. The addition of mini pages, tags, flaps and doodling is followed by a decorated canvas cover.
6pm-9pm $50
DOWN AND DIRTY TAGS
(Second offering). We will be creating large quirky tags in Dyan’s quintessential eclectic style. Techniques include paints, inks, stamps, sprays, stencils, and painting. All finished off with her array of quote stamps.
Well, there it is folks – all laid out. Pick what you want and call us with your credit card to reserve your space. In fact, please call. Call all you want. Ask as many questions as you want. Nancy is just dying to help you…. (snicker snicker)… No, really, she is. In fact, I am too. Heck, even Michelle will be happy to answer the phone today. Despite my snarkiness we want, as always, to give you guys the best experience possible, so just give us a call – we’ll be happy to help 🙂
