So Much Fun!

The last few months have been so full of creativity, excitement and fun in the studio!

Since my last post we have made dolls and stuffed animals, done painting, drawing, pastels both oil and chalk, studied koi, eels, jellyfish and deep sea anglers, done self-portraits, robots, made dream catchers, candle holders, felt birds, owls, candy houses and beautiful Fimo mothers day jewelery.

So far the hardest part of offering classes is that the students take their work home and then I really miss it looking at it!

Really.

That said, I try and take photos to post here and these are just a few.

Treasure Boxes in the Studio

Will you join me?

Using small boxes, Dresden trim, glitter, vintage images and creativity we will create small treasure boxes to hold small holiday gifts and treasures. I've filled them with nuts and sweets and given them as hostess and teacher gifts.

Saturday December 5th 1-4 PM
$30 plus a $12 material fee.
A snack of tea and cookies included.
Call Patrice (510)522-3494

A Hootin' Good Time

First we sketched using raw charcoal and blended the lines to create a realistic drawing.

Then we made beaks and eyes out of fimo and baked them.

We picked out sticks to use for perches, then glued it all together to make these wonderful owls.

Then using wonderful upholstery fabrics, raw silk, foam core, googly eyes and skewers this big owl came to life!

Robots in the Studio!

Robots have taken over the studio! Were swimming in wires, nuts, screws, fuses, hinges, coils and parts that I don't know the names of. It's amazing how much personality one can achieve with hardware.
Call me Patrice, today to book a time
to make your own robot sculpture.
(510) 522-3494

Calling all Connecting Waters Students!

Alameda StudioTime is now an approved vendor.

Call your ES and join in the fun today.

Some upcoming projects include;

Robots

(wood, metal, hot glue, etc.)

Monet's Garden

(liquid watercolors, oil pastels, tissue)

Ho Ho Holiday Cards

(wool felt, buttons, simple sewing).

No-Sew Felt Ornaments

(Felt, fimo, jewels, bells, ribbon)

Call Patrice (510) 522-3494 for class times and costs

Coming Up! (For 12 & up)

Please come and join me in creating a hand-made holiday!

Fun & Easy Felt Workshop
Felt is a wonderfully forgiving and easy fabric to work with,
especially the imported wool felts.
We can make no-sew ornaments,
wallets, banners, brooches, and badges.
Saturday November 7th 1-5PM
$30 plus a $12 material fee

A snack of tea and cookies included.

Linen & Leaf Napkin Workshop
Using fresh leaves, 100% linen and fabric paints
we will each make a lovely six napkin set.
Saturday November 14th 1-5PM
$30 plus a $12 material fee.
A snack of tea and cookies included.

Ladies Dancin' Lords a 'Leapin' Garland
This delightful garland will lift your heart each time you gaze upon it!
Vintage papers and metallic trims adorn and personalize your paper cut dancers.
Saturday November 21th 1-5PM
$30 plus a $12 material fee.
A snack of tea and cookies included.

Treasure Boxes
Vintage images, Dreseden trims, glitter and love will adorn
these little boxes that will hold all kinds of precious gifts.
(I've stuffed them with small chocolates and candies.)
Saturday December 5th 1-5PM
$30 plus a $12 material fee.
A snack of tea and cookies included.

Winter Greetings Theater
Last year I made these little theaters with woodland creatures,
a bit of paper mache' and other miniature items.
They are wonder gifts for a child of any age!
Saturday December 12th 1-5 PM
$30 plus a $16 materials fee.
A snack of tea and cookies included.

Call Patrice to save your spot (510)522-3494

People, Food, Fun and Life!

Today was so fun!

The first Day of the Dead Teatro class produced some beautiful treasures!
(Click on the photo above to enlarge.)
This project brought out the miniaturist in some, the magpie in others and the sweet sentimentalist in all.
I love the Day of the Dead celebrations, and the invitation it extends to loved ones to come back and visit the pleasures in life.
People, food, fun and life!
I will hold this class at least once more before November, so come play with us!