2013 COPIC MARKER CLASSES

• Learn COPIC Coloring:  What was previously COPIC 101 and 102 is now combined into one class for 2013!  If you are new to COPIC markers, then this class is for you and where you should begin your COPIC journey.  During this class you will practice MANY different color blending techniques, creating transparent balloons and patterns.  You will receive a FREE COPIC Blender pen to take home with you as part of this class.  
  Supplies Needed for class: Nothing but a pen for notes if you choose to add to the information provided to you.  You do NOT need any of your own markers for this class.  The instructor will provide different sets of markers to be used / shared during class. 
  Be prepared to be hooked on COPIC coloring and feeling like a kid again!
• COPIC Techniques: 5 Shades of Gray:  Learn about gray markers along with more advanced coloring techniques for coloring white and black objects, shadows and altering other COPIC colors.  We will be using 5 shades of gray in this class along with some additional colors. 
  Supplies Needed for class: Students will be required to bring their own markers to this class.  Be sure to check with store staff for a list of COPIC colors and supplies. 
  Prerequisite: “Learn COPIC Coloring” (or COPIC 101 and 102 in 2012)
• COPIC Techniques: Hair & Faces: Learn about face and hair color combinations along with techniques for different types of hair.  Practice sheets will be provided so you can capture different combinations that can be used as a reference.
  Supplies Needed for class: Students will be required to bring their own markers to this class.  Be sure to check with store staff for a list of COPIC colors and supplies. 
  Prerequisite: “Learn COPIC Coloring” (or COPIC 101 and 102 in 2012)
• COPIC Techniques: Airbrushing & Bleaching: Learn how to use your COPIC markers with an air compressor for different airbrushing techniques.  You will also learn some COPIC bleaching techniques. All of these techniques will be used to create a card during class.
  Supplies Needed for class: Students will be required to bring their own markers to this class along with the standard class kit.  Be sure to check with store staff for a list of COPIC colors. 
  Prerequisite: “Learn COPIC Coloring” (or COPIC 101 and 102 in 2012). 
• COPIC Techniques: Reflections: Learn how to create reflections using advanced techniques with your stamped images and your COPIC markers.
  Supplies Needed for class: Students will be required to bring their own markers to this class.  Be sure to check with store staff for a list of COPIC colors. 
  Prerequisite: “Learn COPIC Coloring” (or COPIC 101 and 102 in 2012). 

Check out the Upcoming Classes section of my blog for the dates of these classes.

January 2011 Classes

Wednesday 1/5/11 - January Scrap More:

Location: The Inspiration Station - Stafford Springs, CT (860) 684-2641

Time: 6pm - 8pm

Make a two page 12x12 layout using Fancy Pants Hot Chocolate collection and the Quickutz gorgeous new snowflake dies. Staying true to the paper collection name create the perfect card that will provide people with the warmth that they need during these chilly months (it'll hold a packet of Hot Chocolate).

Supplies needed for class: Please be sure to bring all items listed in the standard class kit as well as Colorbox Chestnut Roan Ink, scoring blade and ink applicator.

Saturday 1/8/11 - COPIC 101:

Location: Wiggles & Giggles - Wethersfield, CT (860) 529-5899

Time: 10am - 11:30am

• Learn the necessary basic information needed for COPIC markers
• Begin practicing and learning about blending techniques
• Get three markers to use during class and take home with you (over $19 value)

Supplies needed for class: You can bring along any COPIC markers you have (please label them) if you would like.

Saturday 1/8/11 - COPIC 102:

Location: Wiggles & Giggles - Wethersfield, CT (860) 529-5899

Time: Noon - 1:30pm

• More blending techniques
• Colorless blender techniques
• Get three additional markers to use during class and take home with you (over $19 value)
• COPIC 101 is required prior to taking COPIC 102

Supplies needed for class: You can bring along any COPIC markers you have (please label them).  We will be using the 3 markers from the COPIC 101 Class.

Thursday 1/20/11 - Picture Perfect Pages:

Location: Wiggles & Giggles - Wethersfield, CT (860) 529-5899

Time: 6-7:30 pm
Make a winter themed two page layout and card using Echo Park paper and the new Quickutz snowflake dies. Create the perfect card that will provide people with the warmth that they need during these chilly months (it'll hold a packet of Hot Chocolate).
Supplies needed for class: Distress Ink - Brushed Corduroy and ink applicator in addition to your class kit.

Saturday 1/22/11 - Sweet Treats:
Location: Wiggles & Giggles - Wethersfield, CT (860) 529-5899
Time: 10am - Noon
Thinking ahead for Valentines Day and having the perfect way to present treats using glass jars (jars included w/class fee) and create a mini album perfect for showing your love to that special someone.

Supplies needed for class: In addition to the normal class kit please bring a glue stick, black ink and ink applicator.

Saturday 1/22/11 - 12 Days of Christmas:

Location: Wiggles & Giggles - Wethersfield, CT (860) 529-5899

Time: 1-4pm

On the FIRST day of Christmas, I have brought to you...A decorative Christmas wall hanging. Using Kaisercraft 'Tis the Season papers to give that vintage feel create a one of a kind decoration using/creating lots of different embellishments.

Supplies needed for class: In addition to the normal class kit please bring a glue stick, Distress Ink - Vintage Photo and ink applicator. Optional supplies: Needle nose plyers, crop-o-dile or hole punch.

September 2010 Classes

I cannot believe it is the first day of September already!  This is the time of year with kids heading back to school and getting all the new school supplies...I love new supplies!  Maybe you feel like taking a class as well.  Here is a listing of my September classes:

• 9/9: COPIC 101
  6pm @ Wiggles & Giggles
  Only ONE spot left!  Learn the necessary basic information needed for COPIC markers. Begin practicing and learning about blending techniques. Get three markers to use during class and take home with you (over $19 value)
• 9/11: Cards done JUST RITE
  10:30am @ Wiggles & Giggles
  Make three detailed cards with many layers of paper, various Just Rite stamps and Spellbinders dies. During class you will use your own colored pencils or your own Copic markers to add color to these stamped images. Various techniques will include Copic airbrushing, adding dimension to your images and masking.
• 9/11: COPIC 102
  1:30pm @ Wiggles & Giggles
  Be sure to sign up soon!  Learn more blending techniques and well as colorless blender techniques. Get three markers(*) to use during class and take home with you (over $19 value). Bring your other 3 markers from the COPIC 101 Class. COPIC 101 is required prior to taking COPIC 102. (* = different marker colors from will be used in 101 & 102 classes)
• 9/23: Picture Perfect Pages
  6pm  @ Wiggles & Giggles
  Make two 12x12 layouts and 1 card during class. This class will focus on making your own pattern papers using cardstock. Various techniques will be used. The title of this layout is "in loving MEMORY of", but can easily be changed to be a layout of any memory that you would like to scrapbook.
• 9/26: Simple Sentiments
  11:30am @ Wiggles & Giggles
  Create 8 easy cards for different occasions using Lasting Impressions papers, preprinted sentiments and embossing folders.
• 9/29: Family Nest Accordion Album
  6pm @ The Inspiration Station
  Create an accordion album that is just perfect for capturing family memories.  With the holidays coming fast upon us, this would be a great gift.

Other upcoming classes to be announced soon:  Fall themed album, Fall embossed cards, Christmas Clipboard, Christmas Albums, Winter themed cards.  Check back for more information.