Wednesday, July 27, 2016

Smash Book Jam

Wednesday, August 10, 2016
10:00 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Class fee: $20


Have you ever wanted to put all of those photos and mementos in a book? Come and SMASH with Celeste. You will create a beautiful book of memories personalized for the occasion or person. Each month a new lesson will be presented that will cover such things as creating pockets for those mementos, fancy attachments, making a beautiful book cover, finishing the spine and other techniques just too numerous to list. This class just might be scrapbooking on Steroids! 

Smash Book Jam will be offered the third Wednesday of the month, from 10:00am – 1:00pm. The cost is $20 (each month) and all materials are supplied. You must bring your own photos and smash book.

Tuesday, July 26, 2016

August - Update to Schedule

Because the "Christmas in July" card-making class was such a hit and overflowing with people, I have added another session to the "2nd Revised August Calendar". The card class (with pizza) was initially scheduled only on Sunday, August 7, from 12:00 - 5:00pm (for $30), but will now also be offered on Monday, August 22, from 10:00am - 2:00pm (with no pizza, so bring your own lunch, for $25). Class size will be limited to EIGHT (I learned I am too old to be running from room to room), but the card selection options will continue to grow and change. What a fun way to get ready for the holidays...check it out and register early if you would like to attend!!

August Mini Madness

August brings a slight change to our Mini Madness weekend. In August, there will be TWO featured artists, Sharon Kantor and Terry Peattie, each bringing you something different to take delight in AND the mini madness will continue onto Monday.     
                                                                
Saturday, August 13, 2016
Mini Madness: Colored Pencils & Collage w/Sharon
10:30 am. - 3:30 p.m.
Class fee: $35                              
 Join Sharon as she walks you through the process of incorporating the use of colored pencils into collage work. This will be a fun, creative session that ventures into the realm of mixed media and the stunning results that are possible using both collage (emphasizing some basic design principles) and colored pencils. A word to those who think they are not creative, FEAR NOT! Sharon will guide you through the process and you will be amazed at the results! 
                     
Sunday, August 14, 2016
Mini Madness: Mixed Media Divas w/Terry
1 - 5 p.m.
Class fee: $30                            
Terry is offering another fabulous face class where no drawing skills are required! Using Jane Davenport face stencils and various mixed media techniques, participants will create two mixed media glamour girls. These works can be created in a large (9x12 Strathmore or Dylusions) journal or on separate pieces of watercolor paper. Join us for chic mixed media fun!



Monday, August 15, 2016
Mini Madness: Mixed Media Divas w/Terry
1 - 5 p.m.
Class fee: $30                            
Terry is offering another fabulous face class where no drawing skills are required! Using Jane Davenport face stencils and various mixed media techniques, participants will create two mixed media glamour girls. These works can be created in a large (9x12 Strathmore or Dylusions) journal or on separate pieces of watercolor paper. Join us for chic mixed media fun!


Monday, July 25, 2016

August Make n Takes


Friday, August 5, 2016
5 - 8 p.m.

Saturday, August 6, 2016
10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 
OR 2 - 5 p.m.

Pre-registration required!

For a $5.00 donation to Relay for Life, participants may make TWO cards at the Make N Takes. However, The Coo has partnered with St. Madeleine’s Outreach in High Springs and will be helping with a yearlong food drive, so those who bring non-perishable food items (to be donated to the St. Madeleine’s Food Bank), will receive a THIRD card packet – whoop whoop! Pre-registration is REQUIRED since space is limited.


Sunday, July 24, 2016

Whimsy Girlfriends - A Mixed Media Painting w/Terry

Saturday, August 6, 2016
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Class fee: $45

Stencils to the rescue! In this class a Jane Davenport face stencil will be used as well as a host of mixed media techniques to create this adorable, whimsical painting. No drawing experience required. The face will be painted and shaded with acrylic paints, markers, colored pencils and more and participants will learn how to alter vintage book pages to give their pieces a one-of-a-kind appearance. The painting will be done on wood, measuring approximately 11" x 16".





Saturday, July 23, 2016

Candy Baskets: Start Getting Ready for Holiday Gift Giving!



Saturday, August 20, 2016
10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Bring Lunch
Class Fee: $40 includes all supplies to make TWO baskets
Start Getting Ready For Holiday Gift Giving: Do people actually work on holiday gifts in August? Well, yes, they do! We will be making a pair of cut candy-dish type baskets. One has a square, cathead type base and the other has a round, double base. Both offer a choice of a variety of colors and a braided rim. Baskets can be either square or round, or one of each! Great, quick and easy baskets that make lovely gifts! 

Class fee is $40.00. All materials to make TWO baskets, use of tools and instructions are included in the price. Just wear comfortable clothes and bring a snack or bag lunch, bring or borrow an apron, and plan on having lots of laughs while you make a basket that is sure to bring loads of compliments. Class starts at 10:30 a.m. and may take until 3:30 p.m. or so. Seating is limited to 7 students each session, so sign up soon.

Friday, July 22, 2016

Christmas Cards 'n Pizza


Sunday, August 7, 2016

12 - 5 p.m.
Class fee: $30

Due to the extremely successful “Christmas in July” sessions, Sharon is once again offering Christmas cards and pizza at The Coo. Class size is limited to 8 people, so register early and get a head start on your holiday cards for this year. Participants will have the opportunity to make 8 cards during the session and pizza and beverages will be offered mid-way through the class.


Thursday, July 21, 2016

Smash Book Wednesday

Here are the glamour girls in the Smash group - they must be going to San Francisco, since they are all wearing flowers in their hair...of course, there may be those of you who are not old enough to get the joke here...the fun is unending at The Coo...and today we were singing bits from oldie goodies. Of course, Vanessa Drury always seemed to have a different song in mind...perhaps since she is just half of the age of the rest of us - haha - we have a different set of "oldie goodies". We LOVE you Vanessa!

July Smash Book Jam was a smashing success...the ladies had a great time making a wonderful assortment of flowers using both fabric and paper - whoop whoop! Thanks, Celeste Beck of Goatfeathers Studio, for your guidance and patience!