My Creative Classroom

Join My Creative Classroom as we help the victims of Haiti's recent earthquake. Ten of the MCC faculty and myself have come together to offer this wonderful class. It is really a 'buffet' of different styles and techniques.



All proceeds from this class will go to a wonderful organization.....Haiti by Hand. Haiti By Hand is an artisan group of Haitian women begun by Rebecca Sower. Just days before the earthquakes of January 2010, Rebecca was in Haiti working with this group of women. This etsy shop was established to showcase and sell the handcrafts of the Haitians, as well as a shop to sell items donated by artists and crafters who want to help this group of Haitians rebuild and establish themselves after the devastation of the earthquakes.

• Click here to visit the Haiti by Hand blog.
• Click here to visit the Haiti by Hand Esty store.

Joining me for this wonderful class are the following MCC Instructors:

• Colleen Schaan: Knowing who you ARE is extremely important. Knowing who you WERE and who you WILL BE is just as important. Explore everything YOU in this multi-media self portrait project. Take a walk down memory lane and honor your memories; celebrate your experiences and talents; look forward to your wishes, your dreams and your goals.

• Shirley Pando: Try your hand at a mixed media canvas board project. Learn an embellishment technique, paint, stamp, and add collected bits to create a fun canvas to display in your home.
  

• Catherine Matthews-Scanlon: In this lesson you'll learn the history and the basics of making and trading Artist Trading Cards, often called ATC's.
  

• Jennifer Priest: "Go Green" as we create a *mostly* recycled Mini Book using Zutter Cardboard and Donna Salazar's new paper line. We'll bind the book with the Zutter Bind It All machine.

• Samantha Star:Who says grungy can't be beautiful and bright!?! Grab your inks and some favorite stamps and join me on this multicolored journey! We will create two bold and beautiful cards using resist techniques, masking, distressing and more! Prepare to get messy!

• Linda Dotterer: 5 Sketches, 5 cards using the Slice Wedding design card. Techniques used are using the Slice to cut out a die cut inside of another die cut and layering die cuts. I'm also going to include tips for masculine cards.

• Kim Fairbanks:Spring has sprung! In this basic digital class, we’ll use Photoshop Elements and an adorable spring template to do a scrapbook page layout. Students will learn a couple of basic tools to get them started in the digital world. So get those photos ready and join me in this great springy class!

• Kim Parkinson: Ever tried Metal Embossing? Think it's difficult? Think again! Kim's come up with a few different cards that incorporate some very simple and easy techniques!

• Donna Maligno: Learn how to make this sweet little watering can with flowers. It makes a wonderful Mother’s Day item or favors for wedding or baby showers.

• Kylie Hopkins:In this lesson, students will learn how to create a beautiful mini album to showcase their photos and include meaningful journaling. Ideal for giving as a gift for a loved one or as a keepsake for a special event such as the birth of a new baby, anniversary, wedding or milestone birthday.

 

Week 1 features Colleen Schaan, Jennifer Priest, Linda Dotterer and Kim Fairbanks
Week 2 features Shirley Pando, Donna Maligno and Catherine Matthews-Scanlon
Week 3 features Samantha Star, Kylie Hopkins and Kim Parkinson

*Note: National Craft Month coupons are not valid on this class.