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.

COPIC...COPIC...COPIC

We had a full house today, well technically yesterday...it's late, just got home from Blue Man Group (fun!) and brought in my bags of supplies from todays classes.  If you missed the sign up because we were sold out for the COPIC classes...put it on your holiday wish list as well as the markers or make it a gift certificate so that you can pick out some markers after taking a class.  I will be scheduling more classes beginning in January 2011.  It's scary how soon that will be here. 

I will be holding a class on Saturday, December 11 that will utilize all those COPIC skills you learned, using the JUST RITE groovy snowmen and snowwomen :-).  They are so cool...I just love snomen...they really do melt my heart.  If you haven't been bitten by the COPIC bug then bring along your colored pencils or markers of your choice and join us for that same class!

I completed the Intermediate COPIC certification last weekend in Chicago.  It was very informative and looking forward to bringing you some new techniques  /projects using the markers in 2011. 

Tomorrow needs to be a clean up my scrapbook room day because I have no space to work and I just got the new Websters Pages papers (Waiting for Santa) for one of my December projects  - LOVE IT and cannot wait to create something.

Have a great one and hope you have fun creating!

COPIC Fun

Just thought I would share some of the things that I did this past weekend.  I had so much fun coloring with my Copic markers using some of my Stampavie stamps that have been just sitting there, waiting to be opened.  Coloring is so relaxing for me...exactly what I needed.  Have fun creating!

COPIC 101 / 102 Class Updates

What a GREAT turnout for my COPIC 101 classes!  They were held within the last week and both SOLD OUT.  I was able to meet some more very nice ladies and looking forward to seeing them again in July for COPIC 102 classes which are also almost sold out as well.  Below are the upcoming dates for the remaining Copic Classes at Wiggles & Giggles:

• COPIC 102: 7/11 @ 11:30am (only 2 spots left)
• COPIC 101: 7/11 @ 2pm (some openings still exist)
• COPIC 102: 7/15 @ 6pm (only 1 spot left)

Be sure to sign up soon if you would like to begin or continue learning about these wonderful markers.  Best of all you will get a perfect coordinating set of three markers to take home with you after using them in class.

COPIC 101 & 102 Classes

There will be multiple COPIC classes offered during June and July at Wiggles & Giggles.  There has been a date change due to a delay as to when the product will be available.  We wanted to make sure that there was enough time to get in enough product for the class.  If any of the below dates do not work for you, please feel free to let Wiggles & Giggles or me know if you are interested and we can work on scheduling another set of classes.

COPIC Markers 101:
Learn the necessary basic information needed for COPIC markers.  Begin practicing and learning about blending techniques. As part of this class, you will get three markers to use during class and take home with you.  This is value of over $19 in product. We will begin creating a reference flip book filled with COPIC information and color combinations.   Two different date/times are being offered. Each class will be 1.5 hours.  Thursday: 6/10 @ 6pm or Sunday: 6/13 @ 11:30am.

COPIC Markers 102: Learn about and practice additional blending techniques. As part of this second class, you will get three markers to use during class and take home with you. This is value of over $19 in product. Different colors from the COPIC 101 class will be provided to help grow your marker collection.   We will also be adding to the reference flip book that was started in COPIC 101 with more techniques and color combinations.  Two different date/times are being offered. Each class will be 1.5 hours. Sunday: 7/11 @ 11:30 or Thursday: 7/15 @ 6pm.

Copic Marker Certified

Yesterday, I obtained my Copic Marker Certification in Long Island, NY and I am really excited to be able to pass along the knowledge that I received in some upcoming classes (to be announced soon).  I had been going back and forth about which class to take; Long Island in March or Maine in May.  However, since I wanted to become certified as soon as I could, I picked Long Island.
After running early Saturday morning then hanging out at Panera, I ventured out for my drive to Long Island.  It was a gorgeous day thank goodness because I knew I was going to be tired because I usually nap on the Saturdays that I run :-).  I did not enjoy the drive.  Lots of traffic, I was tired and just not a fun ride.
When I arrived at the hotel, there weren't any rooms that were available yet, so I had some lunch.  I decided not to take a nap because I figured I would just go to bed early so I would be well rested for the class on Sunday.  I think I feel asleep around 8:30/9:00 which was great until some teenage girls team from Atlantic City staying in the rooms surrounding mine and down the hall, woke me up.   Around 10pm they decided to keep going in and out of each others rooms.  All I heard were doors closing/slamming and loud talking in the hall almost constantly for the next 30 minutes until I asked them nicely to please stop...so now I was up until about 11:30/midnight.  So, I guess I did get my nap in after all :-).
Early the next morning when I woke up to slamming doors again and one of the coaches or chaperones yelling in the hall that they all needed to be together for breakfast because they only had one voucher for everyone, I was just slightly annoyed...but I was excited about the class.  I knew I was going to be tired from not sleeping well and being in class for 7 hours so I was not looking forward to my 3+ hour drive home.  So, I booked the ferry back to CT and that was the BEST decision ever...what a nicer way to travel and wouldn't do it any other way if I ever go to Long Island again.
After all that, I did enjoy the class.  I always enjoy meeting new people that share my obsession with paper crafting...really enjoyed the markers we got with class and while I said that I would never get the air compressor...well...I just might.