Look what's flown into the Vintage Pixie....

These little dragonflies have landed, just in time for Mother's Day~

great to stick in the garden,

in a windowbox,

or flower pot.

and don't forget that dragonflies eat mosquitos....

so I'm hoping these guys will scare all those nasty bugs away.

"Goup of Eleven" Mosaic Window Workshop

New mosaicists are revealed in this latest Mosaic Window workshop.

For one day, this group assembled in the new workshop, with their determination, creativity, ideas and inspirations, to produce their own work of glass mosaic art.

There was some serious concentration going on.

Its all about finding that perfect pieces of glass, with so many colours and textures to choose from...

Once the adhesive is cured, we met again in the garage workshop to dig into pails of mud-like grout, filling in the spaces between all those carefully placed glass pieces.

Then it was scraping and cleaning of the excess grout, to show the glass peeking through.

Just a little elbow grease and some cleaning cloths....

some buffing and shining....and the brilliant work of art is revealed!

and so, now for the BEST part!

Another successful workshop and some happy artists.

Group workshops can be scheduled at your convenience, just give us a call and we can schedule a date.

OR, if you would just like to come work on your own projects, check out our Open Mosaic dates on the workshop list.

Busy, busy!.....its a new season at Vintage Pixie

Here are just some of my WIP (works in progress) in the studio for spring gardens. I call Knotty Gnomes.

Drop in anytime during the regular studio hours and check out what is happening, I'm always working on something and visitors are always welcome!

and this little ole' window scene of birch trees

for an idea of the size of this window, that is an 18" ruler on the side frame


...but let's get to what everyone is waiting for - the winners of our Spring Fever Giveaway. Three lucky winners will recieve a $20.00 gift card to be used at the studio.
The winners are; Shannon Mikkinga, Kim Ducharme and Laura Hereema. Cangratulations gals

Spring brings with it a feeling of renewal. It is time to feather the nest and embrace new beginnings. Start your something new with one of our many and varied workshops.

I have a selection of spring workshops to offer. There is a good variety so everyone will find something that appeals to them. Drop in or call to guarantee your spot as early as you can. Registration confirmation is as easy as a phone call with a credit card.

Note: workshops are for ages 16 and up

classes are non refundable

Mosaic toadstool

Sunday May6, 12pm-5pm

Tuesday May 8, 7pm-8:30pm

$95.00

Decorative toadstools are a great addition to the garden and provide a place for the pixies to sleep. All materials are provided. Students are required to bring safety glasses and glass nippers. (available for purchase at studio) All skill levels welcome

Mosaic Gazing Balls

Wednesday May 9,  6pm-10pm

Thursday May 10,  7pm-8:30

$68.00

Gazing balls are a welcome addition to any garden. They add a wonderful burst of colour as well as beautiful reflection of light  All materials are supplied. Students are required to bring safety glasses and glass nippers (available for purchase at studio). No experience necessary.

Friendly Dragonfly

Wednesday May 23, 7pm-9:30pm

Thursday May24, 7pm-9:30

$48.00

Create this whimsical critter to adorn your garden or a houseplant. You will learn how to work in 2 part resin as well as sculpting in 2 part epoxy. All materials are provided and no skills required.

Sculpting a Faerie

for beginners

Tuesdays  7pm-9:30pm

May 18, 22, 29, June 5,12 19

$225.00

In this workshop you will learn step by step techniques to sculpt a pretty faerie in polymer clay. We will sculpt head, hands and feet as well as apply them to a wire armature. Polymer clay is provided. Students are required to have a basic tool kit for sculpting (kit is available for $25.00) All skill levels welcome.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Open Mosaic Workshops

Wednesday May 6, 6:30pm- 10pm

or

Monday May 21, 1pm-4:30pm

$49.00

 

Have you been bitten by the mosaic bug, but don't want a mess at your place?  Join us for our open mosaic studio time, where we supply the materials and workspace and you provide the tools and project. This is geared to those who have taken other mosaic workshops and would like to create another project.

 

Mosaic Window

Sunday May 27, 10am-4:30pm

Wednesday May 30, 7pm-8:30pm

$95.00

Our most popular workshop does not require any skill or previous experience. All materials supplied. Students are required to bring safety glasses and glass nippers (available for purchase at studio). A light lunch will be provided on Sunday

A Cobblestone Faerie Cottage

Sunday June 3, 10am-4pm

small $95.00

large $125.00

These quaint cottages are a great accent in the garden or the home. You have the choice between the tall/large house or the short house. Roof colour can vary as well. All materials are supplied, including a light lunch. We suggest wearing grubbies as these can get messy. All skill levels

 

 

 

New work from the new Vintage Pixie workspace!

My new work studio has rejuvenated my imagination and the creative juices are flowing!

 I am loving all the space with delightful comforts.

Sometimes it is hard to tear myself away from my work table.

I even enjoy putting things away!

A space for everything and everything in its space.

Here are some of my first Faerie inspirations to come out of the new workspace ....

"Charlie" & his dog "Pip"

"Freddie"

"Peoni"

.... some sweet little girls in their Sunday best ....

"Olivia"

"Meg"

 

.... and lively dancers, showing off their moves, fancy dancewear and shoes full of colour and whimsy!

  "Ginger"                      &                      "Fred"

Vintage Pixie Friend's Art to share

My very creative friend, Terry Bolen, who works in many different media, shared some of her latest mosaic artwork with me.

Enjoy...

"Dancing Ladies"

"Circle Mosaic"

I love to see what everyone is up to, when they are in their own creative space,

so if you have some of your work you would like to share, feel free to post your own on the blog or send in pic's !

Creative Juices Flow

An excited group of gals gathered to learn the art of mosaic glass. The ideas and creativity abounded and they jumped right in. As pictures began to emerge, excitement grew...

the new studio space proved to be very inspiring and conducive to creativity 

...then comes the elbow grease and a little mess. Slowly colour begins to emerge...

I present some very happy gals with there masterpieces. Great job by all!