michelle ward

tip: stencil/mask storage

Do as I say, not as I do.  Truth be told, I don't always put my stencils away.  I often toss them in a cardboard palette or a massive file folder.  Every once in a while I will set to the task of arranging into binders, according to style.  There is an alphabet binder, and one for fronds, one for patterns, some handcut, some commercial....

Many stencils come packaged in clear envelopes or bags.  Why not add some easy DIY tabs and keep them stored in a three ring binder?  Supplies required:  binder, packing tape, 1/4" punch.  Done!  For stencils that don't come with packaging:  page protectors! 

Registration for CREATE NJ has begun!  Hope to see you there!!

more workshops....connecticut in october

I didn't expect to have several posts in a row all about the upcoming workshops but each venue has posted the class listings so I wanted to give you the latest news.  Just up today:  Art Is....You in Stamford, Connecticut in October.  Registration for this event begins February 1st.  Visit the site to see the list of instructors, workshops, and events.  Lots to consider!  Below are quick-reference visuals of the workshops I'll be teaching.  For full descriptions visit my Workshop page, or Art-Is-You.com.

There are a few spots left in the 3-day May workshop, Far Away Places, I'm co-hosting with Lynne Perrella in CT.  First weekend is full!  If you are interested, click on the workshop link at the left sidebar, or top navigation bar, for workshop description.  Full dossier of registration and lodging details available by request, [email protected]

 

 

july workshops in jersey

The CREATE-NJ site went live this week.  Click HERE to learn more about the venue and event.  Workshops take place Wednesday, July 17th through Sunday, July 21st in Somerset, NJ.  I believe vendor night is Friday.  I'm teaching an encore of Frond Chronicles, and two encores of Debris Journal since they did so well last year, and I will have new class, Less is More, More or Less.  I have descriptions posted on my Workshop page for easy reference, but all details about how to register are found at the CREATE-NJ site.  Registration begins January 22, 1:00 Eastern Standard Time.

 

 

collaborating

The current issue of Somerset Studio is on the shelves.  You'll see my friend Lynne and I each swapped our regular columns to collaborate on an article:  Far Away Places.  It's a subject we love and we enjoyed exploring it with words and visuals for the publication, and we are co-hosting two workshops in Connecticut this May on the same theme.  It's going to be a wonderful experience to work together, and share our passion for making cool stuff with fellow creatives.  Come away with us!

See the workshop description by clicking on the sidebar link or on navigation bar on top.

Visit Lynne's site to see more of her Far Away Places artwork, HERE.

party girl

Evidence....she's One Hundred years old!  It was a terrific party - attended by aunts, uncles, brothers, sisters, friends, cousins, kids, grandchildren, great grandchildren.  May we all be so lucky to live such a life!

happy new year