A lot has been happening in the studio this week. New items have been arriving daily. As well a lot of creative happenings... here's just a taste. Some W.I.P.

 

as well as some finished pieces

 

 

Don't forget, to see all of the new treasures in the studio you have to

pay us a visit!

everyone can use a break over the long winter days

and a bit of a re-charge.

here's what we did for our cabin fever,

to boost our energy and get new creative juices flowing!

it was a bit of a drive to attend and a couple of nights in a hotel,

but lucky for us the weather was fine and only one other student,

so it seemed like a private class!

just a small pile of the supplies we brought,

thinking we could possibly need that perfect fiber.....

(you know it is all about the stash!)

my work in progress

and....

the finished pieces!

 leslie

carla

you can check out the details of the workshop we attended here:

http://www.grandmaraisartcolony.org/index.cfm

Northwoods in Stitches

julie crabtree

(artist & instructor sample)

meanwhile at Vintage Pixie Studio,

we now carry a variety of unique and hard to find ribbons & embellishments in smaller quantities, making it easy to keep an assortment of beautiful colours & textures on hand!

there is also an assortment of specialty needles to choose from, with other supplies on the way....

 

 

sampler of ribbon embroidery possibilities....

Celebrate RED!!!

<3 Not just for Valentine's Day, its HEART Month too!

  

http://www.heartandstroke.com/site/c.ikIQLcMWJtE/b.2796497/k.BF8B/Home.htm




  

 

 

 

 

 

Do you have the winter blues, getting cabin fever? What better cure than being creative. Come join us for one of our DIY workshops. all skill levels are welcome. We provide all supplies and instruction. At the end of the workshop you go home with a finished product, not something to add to your to do pile.

Back by popular demand:

Mosaic Window Workshop
   Sunday March 3,2013 10am-4pm

Tuesday March 5,2013 6:30pm-8:00pm$95.00

There is nothing more stunning than sunlight streaming through stain glass. In this workshop you will learn to create and mosaic a basic design to hang in a window. We supply your frame, glass and adhesive. Students are required to bring glass nippers and safety glasses. ( we do sell wheeled glass nippers at the studio) Sunday will be spent designing and mosaic-ing your piece. A light lunch will be provided on the Sunday. You will return Tuesday evening to grout and polish your design.

 

 

 

 

 

Mosaic Monogram

Sunday, March 24, 2013 10am-4pm

Tuesday, March 26, 6pm-7:30pm

$95.00

 

Monograms are very trendy in today's decorating. In this workshop we introduce our own unique take on this decorating trend. You will learn basic mosaic skills. We supply your letter of choice, tiles and adhesive. Students are required to bring glass nippers and safety glasses. ( we do sell wheeled glass nippers at the studio) Sunday will be spent designing and mosaic-ing your piece. A light lunch will be provided on the Sunday. You will return Tuesday evening to grout and polish your design.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

An Elf Hatchling Workshop
Sunday, April 14, 10am-4pm
$68.00

 

Create one of these adorable little elf hatchlings in polymer clay. All materials supplied. A light lunch is included. Students required to bring a stylus or metal knitting needle to sculpt with-any other tools needed will be on hand. No experience required.



A Shabby Chic Cloche

Sunday,April 7, 10am-4pm
$68.00


The cloche can be used in many applications in decorating. Once again we like to put our spin on it. In this workshop you will work in a number of mediums including sculpting the bird with an air dry clay and wire work. All materials supplied including a light lunch. Students are required to bring a pair of needle nose pliers to use in wire work.

 

Fun times, new friends and learning to sculpt!

Here is a look at the first Sculpting Class of 2013

The weekend class included beginner sculptors,

as well as some former students back to refresh their skills in the art of sculpting with polymer clay.

While learning, we shared some good laughs,

some times of frustration,

but most importantly, moments of creative triumph!

The creativity and motivation of this group was

more than evident in their finished figures.

Hoping to see photos of these little characters once they are fully costumed.

(of course, I'm talking about the sculpted figures, not the students...)

The exciting part, is that the class was so much fun and the sculpting so intriguing, that new sculptors from this class are coming to check out our local group

"Figurative Artists of Cloth and Clay" (FACC).

You're welcome to visit the FACC blog to see what the group is all about and check out their creations.

You too may be interested in learning to sculpt.

http://figurativeartistsofclothandclay.blogspot.ca/