Spokane Stampers

WED FEB 8th Studio Play 5:30

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We will be trying out GLASS BEAD GEL....in 3D. $10 come and join in the fun!

2012-02-01T07:18:00.001-08:00

5:30 pm today at Spokane Art Supply on Monroe join us for some fun with magazine pages! Bring along a magazine you can cut up and scissors thats it!

today Altered Books in CDA at Creative Element

2012-01-24T07:52:00.001-08:00

Altered Books Today at 4:30 bring a book you would like to alter and I will show you some fun techniques! call for more info 208-667-0813

Sorry girls no club tonight

2012-01-18T11:18:00.001-08:00

Just to crazy waiting for snowmaggedon...so I stayed home.On a snow day like today it takes me 2 hours to get to Spokane so I think my time is better spent at home on the computer getting ready for classes and our APRIL STAMP SHOW check out www.northidahorubberstamp.com for the classes and such!

this afternoon at Creative Element Coarse Molding Paste

2012-01-03T11:06:00.000-08:00

Join me at 4:30 for a Studio Play lesson on Course Molding Paste only $10. See the photo below for a look at how to use it on vintage greeting cards!

This First week of the year 2012

2012-01-01T20:18:00.000-08:00

Join me at CDA's Creative Element this Tuesday for Studio Play for a class on Hard Molding Paste only $10....This is your medium for super edgy texture...its as hard as it gets! call for details 208-667-0813 or show up at 4:30pm
On Wed at Spokane Art on Monroe at 5:30 pm

for Visual Journaling when we create an Inchie Calendar for Jan...it FREE! Bring along a one inch square or round punch and your pens!

PARTY this Sat December 17th

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REmember All Locals Saturday is our annual ORNAMENT exchange at my place 2pm. Bring 1 handmade ornament and a dessert or drink to share! If you need directions email me maryjomcgraw@yahoo.com or give me a call today! 509-327-6622

Tonight, this afternoon really, 4:30pm Wed 5:30 Fiber paste for SAS DT!

2011-12-13T09:41:00.000-08:00

OK gang for those of you in the area, Coeur D Alene that is, join us at 4:30 pm for Visual Journaling. We will be playing with pens and little house pages fun and easy. bring a gluestick and pens! I have stuff for those who forget there stuff.
free!!!!! although tips are graciously accepted.

Tomorrow SAS Downtown Spokane 5:30pm FIBER PASTE! only $10 A fabulous medium for the mixed media artist it makes many surfaces into paper. Come on down and check it out.

Visual Journaling TONIGHT 5:30 pm Dec 7th

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Bring along your journal scissor and a black pen! See you there.
Christmas party info too!

Creative Element 4:30pm Dec 6th

2011-12-06T08:18:00.001-08:00

Tonight we will check out the fun of Absorbent Ground! Join us for the faux watercolor fun at 4:30 It's only $10 don't bring a thing.

Nov 16th stamp club cancelled

2011-11-16T06:06:00.000-08:00

Due to what looks like bad weather coming our way tonight Stamp Club is cancelled sorry.

Tuesday and Wed Nov 1-2

2011-11-01T07:43:00.000-07:00

today At Creative Element in CDA...Studio Play....Join us for a fun background technique Pulled Paper Paint only $10 come play and find out how fun this technique is!
Wed at the DT store on Monroe we will try a different type of collage...Tip In!
Thats FREE!!!!!!

Don't Forget Oct 29 th All Day Studio Play

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There are still a few tables left....Bring your stuff and play all day with us.....I will have lots to try out and its only $20!!!!! Call today 509-327-6622

2011-10-25T07:54:00.001-07:00

TONIGHT 4:30pm Altered Books

2011-10-25T07:53:00.000-07:00

First meeting of our new Altered Books group! Join us with an old book and scissors for this fun art form. Call for more info 208-667-0813

Upcoming events through the next month!

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OUR very FIRST Altered Book Group Meets this Tuesday Oct 25th 4:30 - 6:30pm at CREATIVE ELEMENT I bring it all except for scissors and your book! Join us for the very first meeting Its FREE ( tips are gladly accepted!) Bring a used book or 2 approx 2 inch depth hardcoverNext weekend Oct 29th we are trying something NEW and FUN!Join us at the Monroe Spokane Art Supply 10am for and open All Day Studio Play for only $20 you get a table to play on all day and use of paints mediums and waxes. Bring along your latest work in progress and MaryJo will help you along with ideas and suggestions or just bring a journal or altered book to play in. You must call in and let us know you are coming table space is limited 509-327-6622 or email me directly maryjomcgraw@aol.com SATURDAY NOV 5th 12-3pm Basic Copic Marker Class $25 Bring along you markers and come learn all the basic techniques, feathering and about the copic numbering system. If you don't have markers you can borrow mine. Bring along an image you would like to color. I will have many for you to choose from too!Nov 10 Thursday Creative Element 4-6pm Copic Marker 2 beyond the basics, more techniques and surfaces to try out. You will be amazed at what you can do with these incredible PENS! Only $20EMAIL me with any questions maryjomcgraw@aol.com or catch me on Facebook!

Stamp club tonight 5:30 pm

2011-10-19T07:26:00.000-07:00

Join us tonight for Spokane Stampers. We will be doing a tiny book ....so easy you can make a bunch really quick ...bring your scissors!

2011-10-14T18:30:00.000-07:00

Hey all if you are in the area this weekend we have the BEAD STAMPEDE ( spokane fairgrounds)this Fri Sat Sun Oct 14 15 16. I will be there Sat Demonstrating a few crazy techniques all day! check out the link thebeadstampede.com for more info ....and you can stop by Creative Element and Spokane Art Supply for free passes! or just print a copy of this and it is your FREE pass!

today and tomorrow

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TODAY Tuesday Oct 11 2011 is Visual Journaling at Creative Element 4:30 we will be using gesso for all kinds of tricks don't miss the fun!Tomorrow at SAS on Monroe Faux Encaustic only $10 don't bring a thing just show up at 5:30pm

join us this week OCT 4-5

2011-10-03T19:31:00.001-07:00

This weekAt Creative ElementTues 4:30-6:30 We will be playing with a few different gels and paints to create a faux encaustic look over collage. Join us for only $10 loads of fun and a great technique to try!At SAS Monroe 5:30-7:30Visual Journaling Gesso tricks and treats also try the Silverpoint medium too plus a look at all the new Pitt(FAT)pens and the Aqua Markers!!!!! ITS FREE

2011-09-24T10:37:00.001-07:00

Hey there Local Spokanites and CDA'rs too, Spokane Art Supply's BIGGEst Sale of the year is Next weekend..OCT 1-2,The Great Art Adventure is filled with demos from all ends of the art spectrum.... companies like Golden M Graham, Pebeo, Strathmore and Northlight books will be represented along with many others PLUS you get 20% off of almost everything in the store including sale items and Closeouts. OH and by the way Montana Spray Paints are BACK!!!!!!! LOTs of new Stencils From Crafters Workshop and CoffeeBREAK design too! STAMPS, PAPER AND all kinds of crafty goodies including Tim's Holtz Idealogy....its only ONCE a year so don't miss it.

Sept 6th & 7th

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Tonight we begin our fall sessions of Studio Play at CDA, Creative Element. We will be discussing Tape Techniques mainly masking and metal Tapes and glazing these for backgrounds and such. Its only $10 do bring scissors don't bother with any other stuff! Join us at 4:30- 6:30pm see you then!Tomorrow WED at 5:30 Visual Journaling Tissue paper fun. Bring along all your favorite journaling stuff. I will bring the tissue paper. This one is FREE and Downtown at SAS on Monroe!!!!!!

WED Aug 3rd VISUAL journaling 5:30 pm

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COME and stay and play at Spokane Art Supply on Monroe...ITS FREE! bring a journal MaryJo will show you some new things to try and we always have FUN!

coming up on a very busy week

2011-07-28T19:24:00.000-07:00

so much to be done!
This Tuesday at Creative Element AUG 2nd Studio Play.... we will explore the many uses for CRACKLE Paste. Join us for only $10 ...don't bring a thing.

WED AUG 3rd
at the SAS on Monroe Visual Journaling We will be talking about DOTS and Dashes and hopefully checking out the works from the Teesha Moore class attendees

I will be in OHIO for the week of Aug 8-12 so all classes that week are cancelled sorry GANG!

Upcoming Classes at SAS and Creative Element

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Check out the latest list of classes for both stores!
Stamp Club is this WED JULY 20th and I hope those of you that came to TEESHA's Class will bring your cool stuff to share...PLEASE

Creative Element 4:30 pm VISUAL journaling

2011-07-11T20:46:00.000-07:00

Join us for the fun...bring along the journal you made or the one you bought or both!
We will be working in Black & White bring your favorite stamo images and a black stamp pad.

TEESHA Moore coming July 16th & 17th

2011-07-10T13:01:00.000-07:00

The Most Famous Visual Journaling QUEEN is coming to SAS ....you will be filled to the brim with creative inspiration. Call 509-327-6622 or download the PDf

ttp://spokaneartsupply.com/classesmonroest/stampingpaperarts.html

TONIGHT and Teesha Moore

2011-07-06T07:18:00.001-07:00

Teesha Moore's Class is coming up fast!!!!!!! Do not miss it.
Tonight we have two classes going on Collagraphy with Margot and Visual Journaling with ME! Call for details on all 509-327-6622

Spritz and Spray FUN today at Spokane Art on Monroe!

2011-06-15T07:16:00.000-07:00

Its FREE and fun today. Joann Ritchie Decorative Painter Extraordinaire is coming today to talk about Memory Boxes and then we will work on some spray and spritzing fun. Come and join us!

TODAY tuesday June 14th CDA idaho Creative Element

2011-06-14T07:07:00.000-07:00

Join us at 4:30 for visual journaling....Pockets and Palettes today

Tuesday at Creative Element Wed at SAS Monroe CHRIS COZEN FRI & SAT

2011-06-06T14:15:00.000-07:00

Its a busy week OUR NEW STUDIO PLAY at Creative Element is tomorrow 4:30 pm $10 we play with soft Gel medium...don't bring a thing...try it before you buy it!
Wed Fiber Paste at SAS on Monroe fibery fun for only $10!
LAST CHANCE to get in on Chris Cozen's incredible classes Call us ASAP at 509-327-6622

2011-05-30T19:45:00.001-07:00

emorial day and summer is here a beautiful weekend afterall. Earlier this week we were expecting rain all weekend.
So an update on the week upcoming and other stuff. We have Ginger Rose an incredible watercolor artist coming to show our Visual Journaling group her journals past and present. That is happening this Wed Jun 1st!
Chris Cozen is arriving June 10-11 for her awesome mixed media classes there is still a little room so sign up quick.

All Day Play at Creative Element Tues May24th

2011-05-23T11:16:00.000-07:00

Bring whatever you would like to play with and stay for the day or just a little bit.

tonight Stampers

2011-05-18T07:21:00.001-07:00

Ladies tonight bring you scraps ( papers mainly) scissors and a glue stick for some SCRAPPY MAKE DO fun.

hard to believe its the second tuesday already...

2011-05-09T20:51:00.000-07:00

but it is so If you are coming to Creative Element for Visual Journal bring your pages and a piece of decorative paper to use as a cover. I will bring the other things to bind it all up.Join us starting at 4:30pm
On WED at the Monroe Store we will be exploring Watercolor for the MIX MEDIA artist only $10 5:30 pm

thats tonight WED MAY 4th

2011-05-04T07:09:00.000-07:00

I believe we are discussing hidden messages and REAL watercolor ideas!
bring along some pens or pencils I have some cheating ways of drawing for you too.

Tonight for visual journaling

2011-05-04T07:08:00.000-07:00

WED Stamp Club

2011-04-19T07:08:00.000-07:00

TALKING this month about new products and lots of free tip sheets from Susan Holton of TSukineko! Don't miss out on all the fun!
Back issues of Somerset mags are still 50% off and lots of new bargain stamps!

lots happening this week

2011-04-11T06:22:00.000-07:00

Besides Our CDA Visual Journal group on Tuesday we have our Studio Play night at the DT store on Monroe and Copic Markers class on Thursday in CDA and Back to the DT on Sat for an all day Visual Journal & Altered book Play day...
Here is how it all PLAYS out

Tuesday
April 12th 4:30 -7:30 Bring 1 sheet of stonehenge paper and a few paint brushes for a quick lesson in Acrylic as watercolor.
Wednesday
April 13 5:30 pm
join us for a lesson in Flow Release and Retarder only $10
April14th Copic Pen class $25 don't bring a thing!

Sat April 16th All Day Play with Maryjo $30 all day I will be showing techniques for journals and altered books starts at 10:30am
Call us at the SAS for details 509-327-6622

Visual Journal Tonight on Monroe

2011-04-06T07:09:00.000-07:00

Bring a song in your heart and a song for your JOURNAL!
New stuff to show and just plain old fun!
5:30pm see you there......

VOLUNTEERS you know who you are...PLEASE

2011-03-27T15:02:00.000-07:00

PLEASE contact me today or tomorrow if you are still planning on working the show. email maryjomcgraw@aol.com

Irredescent paints for the Valley Friday the 18th of March

2011-03-17T07:44:00.000-07:00

At SAS Too on Sprague tomorrow ......The subject is Pearly! How to use Irridescent Paints and powders in your Mixed Media art only $10. Sparkly!

TOday March 16th

2011-03-16T07:35:00.001-07:00

Hey Gang, today is Stamp Club for the Downtown store on Monroe....If you have Carving stuff bring it we will be carving stamps! These will be fairly simple stuff you can carve with an exacto knife I will have extra tools on hand but you will need to bring or purchase carving material we do have speedy cut and other items. If you have nothing bring an old pink or white eraser. See you at 5:30pm

With the stamp show coming in less than 3 weeks....

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I thought you all might get a kick out of an article I wrote a few years back. This image is from my friend Libby from the bay area. by using Micro glaze for a mask over the image she was able to cover the whole background with a BIG crackle stamp (JK) in one shot!
BTW JudiKins will have this stamp at the show its called Porcelain Crackle.

Getting more from your BIG stamps

In all my years of stamping one piece of advice has always remained the same when it comes to investing in a product buy the biggest/best item you can afford. We all know that bulk tends to be the winner when it come to price and good quality never goes out of style. This is as true with rubber stamps as it is with bottled products or tools so buy the big one!

Many companies create images in multiple sizes this creates a problem when you must choose only one. Yes, the little one is cute, less expensive and fairly functional and although price is a consideration value will determine usability. A big stamp can't be beat when it comes to versatility.
Bigger is better, here is why...

Tiling small stamps together is time consuming and can be frustrating. Using a large stamp will fill the space better since most larger stamps are created with composition in mind. Many card makers tend to stay under the standard postal size and many of these stamps are made to fit those sizes.

A large image can always be cut down, torn or masked to fit an area much more easily than a small stamp can be tiled into an area.

Big backgrounds can be punched repeatedly giving multiple parts. I have a large collection of punches that I use often with large images especially backgrounds. Simply trim a background to fit the front of a card then punch a large square or circle at the bottom right corner. Layer over a contrasting colored note card. In the open space place another punched design like a leaf, flower or heart shape.

Substantial designs can be stamped onto shadow or palette stamps leading to a dual design. This is a great technique for expanding your collection. Put a light base color on the palette stamp then stamp a darker color on the palette with a large stamp. Now stamp the palette onto your paper. Try this on your bold alphabets for a brand new look.

There are some issues when using these hefty tools. Many people have a difficult time simply holding big stamps and printing with them can be a struggle as well.
The solution is to use a rubber brayer ( the biggest one you can find of course)!

A brayer is the easiest and most efficient way to achieve an even application of most wet mediums.
A detachable 4 or 6 inch soft rubber brayer can be a big stamp's best friend. I have brayers in many sizes and use them for applying inks and paints to jumbo stamps and many other surfaces. You can also make gorgeous backgrounds with the leftover ink/paint.
To apply the ink or paint you'll need to use some type of large washable surface like a piece of glass, a Teflon sheet or even a piece of shrink plastic to put the loose ink or paint on. Roll out the color with the brayer then apply evenly to the large stamp.
A brayer is also the best at getting an even impression from the stamp itself. Lay the stamp rubber side up then lay the paper face down on the stamp and apply gentile pressure over the back of the paper with the brayer.
Rubber brayers can be cleaned in the top rack of the dishwasher!
Play with big stamps regularly and you will have loads of backgrounds for your latest creations.

Visual Journaling Tues ..Wed Studio Play March 8&9

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Visual Journaling CDA Creative Element 4:30pm-7:30 pm Tonight using Stencils in your Journal. I will bring a variety of stencils pen and a bit of paint. You bring scissors and a glue stick. See you there! Call for info 208-667-0813

Wed Studio Play on Monroe. Exploring how to use various mediums including Soft Gel only $10 Come on out and try it before you buy it!

I forgot Metallic Stamping THIS sat MArch 5

2011-03-03T18:09:00.000-08:00

We are having a Faux Metal stamping Class this weekend in Coeur d Alene at Creative Element! only $20 everything is provided....if you haven't been to CREATIVE ELEMENT...this would be a great weekend to check it out we have loads of paper, and stamp stuff and you will get a 20% discount on all that cool stuff!

In class you will create some beautiful backgrounds then top them off with some richly embossed images...fun and easy with things you may already have in your stash.

tonight Visual Journaling & Altered Books

2011-03-02T06:45:00.000-08:00

Both classes in one since the weather was so bad last night. Meet us at the Monroe store 5:30 for plenty of fun. Recycled pages and black and white stuff

we are doing littlte polyclay books in the Valley TODAY

2011-02-18T07:22:00.000-08:00

Join us for a mini polyclay class in the valley store today!!!! all sorts of little projects only $10 Bring one block of polyclay!

Using Colored pencils with rubber stamps WED 5:30pm

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SEE you at Stamp Club 5:30

Today 5:30 Studio Play iridescent paints

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We will be covering how to create iridescent paints and how to use these paints in mediums and glazes!

Creative Elememnt tonight 4:30pm

2011-02-08T08:21:00.000-08:00

We are starting a new Visual Journaling Group in coeur d Alene Bring a gluestick scissors and a pencil....come late if you like!

NEW VISUAL JOURNALING NITE in CDA

2011-02-03T15:14:00.000-08:00

We are starting a new Visual Journaling group at Creative Element in Coeur d Alene this coming Tuesday Feb 8th. Just bring a journal or altered book any size or shape. We will start at 4:30 and end around 6:30ish bring along a pencil and scissors ,Thats it! Even if you can come for only an hour DO IT!
BTW all the back issues of Somerset Studio Mags are 50% off and all the TJ design kits are also 50% off(just clearing the decks for new stuff and for the Stamp Show in April)
See you there!

Friday in the Valley 4:30 pm Jan 21,2011

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3rd Fridays at Spokane Art TOO CARDMAKERS MONTHLY has become MIXED MEDIA MONThLY in the Valley each month a different technique Everything included for only $10 call for details 509-892-0352
Jan 21 Creating Acrylic Glazes
Feb18 Polymer Clay

Wild Brayer fun tonight5:30 pm Jan 19 2011

2011-01-19T06:19:00.000-08:00

At SAS tonight wild & CRAZY background fun with brayers. Bring one if you have one...brayer that is..and join us for some recycling fun with stamps paint and inks. It will be a messy riot so an apron might be good oh and scissors! See you there

stuff this week Jan 17-21

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Hey there!
Lots happening this week ....At the Monroe store you will notice the front door boarded up so come in the back way on Wed evening for Club and I will explain!

Third Wed of each month Spokane Stampers Spokane Art Supply DT Join us for a night of cardmaking, stamping and altered art ideas, .... Its Free! 5:30pm-7:30pm
This is what is upcoming
Jan19 Wild & Crazy Backgrounds with brayers
Feb 16 using colored pencils with rubberstamps
March 16 Distressing photo fun

3rd Fridays at Spokane Art TOO CARDMAKERS MONTHLY has become MIXED MEDIA MONThLY in the Valley each month a different technique Everything included for only $10 call for details 509-892-0352
Jan 21 Creating Acrylic Glazes
Feb18 Polymer Clay

Let me know what you all think I love to have input!!!!

2011-01-12T10:32:00.001-08:00

Greetings!
A Last Minute Cancellation-Wed. 01/12!
Due to weather beyond our control, tonight's "Studio Play" class at the N. Monroe Spokane Art Supply has been cancelled. The good news is that MaryJo McGraw, the guru herself, is safely tucked away in her lavish, art-deco, unabomberish house in North Idaho. The bad news is that MaryJo McGraw, the guru herself, is safely stuck in her lavish, art-deco, unabomberish house in North Idaho.
Please feel free to pass along this note to anyone you know who usually attends
, and we hope to see you next Wednesday (01/19) for Stamp Club!

Sincerely,
Craig Marshall
Spokane Art Supply

Hey KIDS!

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Bring scissors tonight and tomorrow!!!! Gluestick too if you have it!

This week Jan 4&5th

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Tues Altered Books at the Valley Store We will be working on upgraded pockets of all kinds using templates Join us at 4:30 pm
Weds Visual Journaling at the Monroe Store Buried words and NUMBERS over painting backgrounds join us at 5:30pm
Both of these classes are free!

2010-12-21T14:05:00.001-08:00

Hey happy holidays to you all super coupon special will be in the Inlander this week and be we have your email to receive special club discounts!

crackle paste in the valley today 4:30

2010-12-17T06:18:00.000-08:00

crackle paste and glass bead gel in the Valley today at 4:30 Join us for the fun especially if you missed this class earlier in the month!

Another week rolling by...

2010-12-14T18:43:00.000-08:00

and another Stamp Club coming up this WED (tomorrow). If you see this and have some old glass ball ornaments bring them for a quick redo at club. see you there at the Monroe St store!

I had not realized!

2010-12-07T06:58:00.000-08:00

ITS been a while since I posted! This week Dec 7th Altered Books in the Valley we will be covering things in gesso just for giggles! ITs Free join us!!!!!
AND Wed Dec 8th is Studio Play at the Monroe St Store just $10 and you will take home a Crackle paste ORNAMENT and info to boot.
See you there

hey gang

2010-11-21T05:59:00.000-08:00

how was club with out me last week????

2010-11-17T19:20:00.000-08:00

A few of our intrepid members braved wind & rain to our monthly stamper gathering. We shopped & visited and played a bit, then disbanded early. We missed our leader who we imagined having a fabulous time in sunny California! Looking forward to Visual Journaling December 1st. Stay dry . . . Mariel

TODAY!!! Studio Play 5:30pm

2010-11-10T07:29:00.000-08:00

Join me At the Downtown Store for Acrylic as Watercolor Studio Play ....try it before you buy it!
Call 509-327-6622 for more info or just show up!

Altered Books and Visual Journaling

2010-11-01T06:56:00.000-07:00

This week Nov 1-7
Tuesday Altered Books in the valley on Sprague 4;30 we will be doing Beeswax Collage if you have never tried it you must join us its really easy and loads of fun!
Weds at the DT store on Monroe Word Play collage bring a glue stick and scissors I will bring the pages to cut and a few extra. Oh and your JOURNAL!

Tonight OCT 29 2010 4:30pm

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Molding pastes!!!! Light and regular Learn all about at our Valley store this afternoon 4:30 pm
Molding pastes work for a variety of paper projects as well as 3d art so whether you just make cards or are into something bigger come and Join us

2010-10-23T10:52:00.000-07:00

I have room for one more if anyone needs a ride to Maryjo's party Sunday. Mariel

SPOKANE STAMPERS tonight Oct 20th 5:30pm

2010-10-20T06:32:00.000-07:00

See you there. I will be showing Micro Glaze techniques and will have the new Carmens Veranda rubber so don't miss out! If we can get the Flip cam up and running we will try to post a little clip of the meeting so stayed tuned!

PLEASE Note Today is WED Oct 13th and we have CHANGES

2010-10-13T07:09:00.000-07:00

THE big change is this month in the valley we have to swith the date of the valley Mixed Media from this coming Friday to the 29th of OCT!!!!!!
OCT 29th Mixed Media in the VALLEY!!!!

Tonight is Studio Play at the Downtown store only $10 We will be playing with acrylics mixed in with different media! Remember you always get an extra 20%thing not already on sale when you come to Studo Play , Stamp Club or Visual journaling!!!!javascript:void(0)

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Tues/Wed this week Oct 5-6 at SPOKANE ART

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Tuesday 4:30 pm Altered books in the Valley store on Sprague we will be exploring how to use punches in your books....Remember this class is always technique based and can be used in many paper crafting projects oh and its FREEEEEEEEE! Bring along a book to work in.

WED at the DT store on Monroe at 5:30 VISUAL JOURNALING is back on at the STORE!!!!! We will be focusing on BLACK & White basics stamping and pens. Bring along (to share) your Favorites things (mediums, paints ,pens, collage stuff) to work in your journal too. Just come and wind down from your busy day, hang out and chat with the girls (guys are welcome too).

the GREAT ART ADveNrure this coming weekend!!!!

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And I urge all of you in the Spokane area to join us for the fun. Classes, free demos and great sale prices on everything (20% off even the closeouts and clearance stuff)!
I am most excited about Magdalena Muldoon coming from MercArt to teach her incredible embossed metal techniques. Magdalena is a master of repose metal art and it is a great chance to learn this gorgeous art from her. Call for class times and details 509-327-6622

All Kinds of fun this week Sept 15 and 17

2010-09-14T07:36:00.000-07:00

WED is Spokane Stampers at the Downtown store on Monroe come and join us for Metallic craziness when we look at Mica Inks and SMOOCH BRING SCIssors and yourself.People are still trading ATC so bring a few to exchange. Remember this CLUB is FREE. OH and you get an extra 20% off!
ITS the 3rd fri in the valley this week!
Friday at the valley store is our new Mixed Media Group and if you missed our Studio Play last wed we are doing CLEAR TAR GEL for only $10 you will make a little neck charm and do some glazing pieces on board or paper. Join us for the fun

This Week Sept 7-8th

2010-09-06T17:04:00.000-07:00

OK Kids.... ON TUESDAY in the Valley at 4:30 pm Altered Books bring your book and some scissors for collage techniques and Tissue tapes...Quick, down and dirty collage and new tissue tapes to see though and work over!!!

On Wednesday at the Monroe Store Studio Play at 5:30pm Only $10 Clear Tar Gel come see how stringy and fun this medium can be and how Clear it really is!!!!

updated new stuff and GREAT ART ADVENTURE INFO

2010-08-26T19:32:00.000-07:00

LOTS going on ....I just updated the ongoing classes so check it out especially the changes in the valley!
Also be sure to check out all the wonderful classes we are having at the great ART ADVENTURE the last weekend of September. I will be posting about some of the classes here but for now take a look at the metal REPOSE (embossing) taught by Magdalena Muldoon from Merc Art. Do not miss this incredible opportunity to take a class from the master of REPOSE art! visit www.spokaneartsupply.com for details or call me at the store 509-327-6622

today Mixed MEdia in the Valley

2010-08-20T06:23:00.000-07:00

4:30 pm Chalk Pastels Join us for some fun with pastels and stencils in the valley! Only $10 Don't Bring a thing!!!!!! Just show up ready to play.

Stamp Club WED 5:30 pm

2010-08-17T06:33:00.000-07:00

I am back from Stampaway and other trips with Stencils and stuff from CoffeeBReak so do not miss this month!!!!!!!I will be showing the Gouache technique from the show too and stamps we can order from Carmens Veranda. See you there!

this week NOTHING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2010-08-10T14:47:00.000-07:00

Except new hero and a few other goodies at the shop! NO Studio play this week Stamp Club next week.
At Creative Element I am doing a Trifold Card Class on August21 st come on over and nsee the goodies we have over there! call 208-667-0813 to sign up

Altered book Night and Visual Journaling this coming week

2010-07-30T20:36:00.000-07:00

OK Gang this Tuesday is Altered book night in the vally at Spokane Art Supply TOO on Sprague...I will be there a bit early at 4pm I need to leave just a bit early. I will take your through the steps of this week chalenge and let you on your own the last half hour...I will bring a surprise project so just bring scissors and a black stamp pad.

For you visual journalors Nikki Gamon will be showing us her fabulos fabric journals
Check out her awesome stuff at www.artquiltplay.blogspot.com/

Stamp Club Wed 5:30pm

2010-07-20T11:01:00.001-07:00

OK kids besides ATC trading... I am going to show some shrink plastic techniques so don't miss it!!!!!! Remember 20% off all non sale items plus we have lots on the clearance tables.

INKS INKS INKS this wed for Studio play 5:30pm

2010-07-12T09:50:00.001-07:00

as per requested....we will be talking about a wide range of inks this WED 5:30 pm for Studio Play our $10 mix media class....just show up don't bring a thing! I will have a variety of surfaces this week for you to try out all kinds of ink! Bring a friend

hey Kids tonight is visual Journling Downtown 5:30pm

2010-07-07T06:54:00.000-07:00

Today Wed July 7th Spokane Art Supply Downtown on Monroe
Come join us for this free demo( by Cindy & Betsy) in doing Citra solve backgrounds...we will talk about other stuff too as usual. the Newest issue of Art Journaling is in store as well. Bring along a wide (1-2 inch )natural hair brush if you have one and a couple of bucks to chip in on te Citra-solve!!! See you there!

Altered books in the tonight and Visual Journaling WED

2010-07-06T07:01:00.000-07:00

Tonight in the Valley store it Altered books. We will be working on oversized collage and over painting techniques. You do not have to know anything just bring an old book.
Tomorrow at our store on Monroe....visual journaling at 5:30 Cindy and Betsy will be showing us how to do Citra-solve transfers and we will talk about other types of transfers too!

Friday in the Valley our NEW MIX MEDIA GROUP

2010-06-17T07:34:00.000-07:00

OK we start this Friday in the Valley with Alcohol INKS... If you have ever wondered about what to do with them now is your chance to find out and try before you buy! Show up with $10 and maybe some rubber gloves. I will bring a bunch of inks to play with and a bucket of fun stuff to try it on! Here is a picture of my oldest brother Arthur as a baby slathered in alcohol inks. This ink stays on multiple surfaces!

Spokane Stampers WED---- WALNUT INK

2010-06-14T08:08:00.000-07:00

Walnut ink wet & dry will be Wed group activity! If you love brown this (Walnut Ink)is your new best friend.
Don't forget we are starting out ATC swap too.

Wed.... thats tomorrow or today ,depending on how you look at it

2010-06-08T19:44:00.000-07:00

this sample is from my upcoming class in Portland at ART on A LARK but this week...... in Spokane.....
Studio Play is WED June 9th at 5:30pm we will be playing with GOLDENS REGULAR gel MATTE.
I will have a dry transfer and we will do a fun thing with it wet!!!!! Sounds interesting huh? Only $10 gets you into the fun At SPOKANE ART on Monroe call for info 509-327-6622 or just show up!

Tuesday Wednsday June 1&2

2010-05-31T10:56:00.000-07:00

Altered books at the valley store starting at 4:30pm
Visual Journaling Wed at 5:30 bring your journals this month Ken Morris will be speaking on Dry Media(Pencils,charcoal and the like) also new ideas for you to try Bring scissors and a glue stick and pencils of any sort.

Colored pencil for Cardmakers this Friday

2010-05-26T06:58:00.000-07:00

I have several cool little tricks with colored pencils so join me in the valley on Friday for Colored Pencils for cardmakers at SPokane Art TOO in the valley Call 509-892-0353 for a spot its only $20 and you don't have to bring a thing!

Stamp Club tonight

2010-05-19T06:46:00.000-07:00

We will be doing Art Pages that you can copy and reuse Bring along anything that you would like to use on your page. I will bring a bunch of stuff including pens, stamps, stencil spray paint and collage material for you to try. If you have a paper you would like to use bring it as well as SCissors! See you tonight at the Monroe store. Remember you get 20% off anything you buy that is not on sale (We still have loads of stuff in the clearance section too) 5:30pm see you there!

This Wed May12th

2010-05-11T07:58:00.000-07:00

Studio Play is Wed May 12th! we will be working with ...Diamond Glaze...using it as a glazing medium and glue! I will also be taking requests for upcoming Studio play mediums and techniques so come and play. its only $10 and you can use all my stuff to try before you buy!

Great start!!!!

2010-05-06T08:21:00.000-07:00

We had a great beginning to our Visual Journaling group.Way more people than I expected which is extremely encouraging.
This coming Wed is Studio Play...put it on your summer calendar!

Tonight We begin our Visual Journaling group for the summer

2010-05-05T06:31:00.002-07:00

Join us for Visual Journaling Tonight at 5:30 its FREE! bring along any type of drawing media...pens pencils pastels charcoal and a sketch book or journal...and an open creative mind!

2010-05-05T06:31:00.001-07:00

Well Altered book People....

2010-05-04T06:37:00.000-07:00

you are all invited to join us in the valley store (Spokane Art Supply TOO)today for our monthly Altered book night! We will be working on covers tonight. Rebuilding the fronts with a couple of different mediums and a few ideas for the inside as well. Bring along an extra book if you like to play in while your cover is drying.

journaling night just for fun this summer!!!!

2010-05-01T17:24:00.001-07:00

We start our new summer group this wed May 5th Cinco de Mayo! In Visual Journaling we will be exploring a wide range of methods to expand your creative endeavors. Our first night we will use a few simple exercises to get us all on track. Join us at 5:30 pm bring along a journal of any size or shape to work in and your favorite medium .... pencil, collage,pastel, pens..... anything! I will bring in my journals for you to check out and if you have any journals you want to share bring them along.

April club

2010-04-18T21:16:00.000-07:00

WEd is already here.... well almost.... besides doing paper beads which will be our hands on project. I am going to demo the microwave kiln. Great way to do fused glass at home. don't miss it this month...
We still have the HUGE canvas sale going too so stock up for all those fun projects..even the littlest canvas' check this canvas box!

tonight Studio Play

2010-04-14T05:53:00.000-07:00

Metallic Inks well be going over a variety of thing to do with metallic inks surfaces to work on and more only $10 come and try before you buy!

2010-04-12T22:22:00.001-07:00

Upcoming stuff this week and beyond

2010-04-12T22:10:00.000-07:00

OK this week Studio Play our Mixed media group meets on Wed April 14th at 5:30 $10 come and try out Metallic inks on a variety of surfaces.Don't miss it you will learn a lot without having to invest in a new product....try before you buy!!!!

ALso this month
Next Wed April 21st at our Spokane Stampers meeting I will be demonstrating not only paper beads which you can try but the microwave fused glass! Do not miss it.

April 24th
My constantly requested class on TRANSFERS! this is just a day long class easy enough for beginners and intermediate mixed media folks alike. We will be doing a variety of transfers including polymer clay, beeswax,soft gel and several more
$50 I provide it all ( you can bring special color copies if you like)