Mrs. O'Leary's
126 N. Mead, Old Town, Wichita, Kansas ~ 316-262-0600
mrussell48@cox.net www.mrsolearysart.com
blog: wwwmrsolearysart.blogspot.com
Class Registration Info
Check out our blog wwwmrsolearys.blogspot.com for pictures and information about upcoming classes so you can plan ahead. The pictures for the classes are sent out on the emails shortly before the class date.
Drop us an email asking to be put on our weekly emails that keeps you updated. I send the images of all the classes and demos out in an 8 X 10 size format so you can print them off for ideas. You can also bring them to the class with you so you have an up close picture to work from
FYI: We do our best to keep to our schedule
but illness and supply availability occasionally cause us to rearrange the demos.
Please call ahead to confirm specific projects.
Attention: class & demo participants
Please bring your basic tool kit and have all your supplies clearly marked with your name. Some tools that are helpful to
have are scissors, C-Thru ruler, cutting mat, X-acto knife w/sharp blade, folding bone, stylus, glue stick & double stick tape.
Ask what tools will be used in any specific class. It is necessary to email or call ahead to save a spot in the classes and demos.
Space and class kits are limited. Without advance notice there may not be enough kits available and only those giving us
advance notice will be guaranteed a table space and product.
Studio Open Workshops
Several times a month our classroom will be available for open studio time. You need to be familiar with a general working knowledge of the tools in the Paper-Crafting Studio and you will need to bring your basic tool kit. Paper cutters, punches, die cutting machine and a variety of hand tools will be available for use. The metal studio has a prerequisite of the metal basics class. The basic metal tools are available for use, but you will still need to bring specialty tools. An instructor will be available to answer simple questions. Food can be ordered from downstairs in the evenings when the Brickyard is open. Cost for the paper studio is $10, the metal studio is $15.
Call or email to reserve a spot as space is limited.
August 2010 |
Friday
27th
3-10PM |
“Open Workshop – Paper & Metal Smith Studio” You need to be familiar with a general working knowledge of the tools in the Paper-Crafting Studio and you will need to bring your basic tool kit. Metalsmith Studio has prerequisite of basic metal class. Call ahead - $10, paper & $15,(metal basics class prerequisite of metal open workshop) |
Saturday
28th 11AM |
“Life’s a Beach” This is another one of Elaine’s star book series with a vintage beach girl theme. This project works great as a vacation mini photo album. Elaine |
September 2010 |
Saturday
4th
11AM |
“Working with Resins” We will use molded, layered and brushed on techniques to make a variety of element to use in projects. Charms and wired papers will be completed. $30 Joni |
Saturday
4th
4:30-8:30PM |
“Metal – Cold Connection 101” The first half of this class is demonstration and information and takes 4 hours. The 2nd part will be at one of the open workshops where you will helped with hand on projects of your choice. You will learn the terms of this art form, what tools you need to set up your own studio and the proper way to use those tools. I will give you detailed information and demonstrations so you will understand the tools and metals. This class is a prerequisite for attending some of the other metal classes and the open studio times. With this class receive a $15 metal supply bag and an info/note-taking booklet. $40 Instructor-Joni |
Saturday
11th 10AM |
“Tattered Angels” Free Demo – Betty has been working with the people from Tattered Angels. She will be showing you a variety of techniques using their products. (September 25th project day) |
Saturday
11th 11:30 |
“Halloween N’ Wonderland Book” Using Graphic 45’s newest paper line, Betty has designed a great book filled with shapes, trims and ribbons. Betty |
Saturday 11th 11-3 |
“Torch Enameling” First learn the basics of enamels, temperatures etc. and then make an assortment of charms and pin/pendant elements. $40 |
Saturday
18th
10AM
all day
fun
project |
“Surprise (Altered) Signature Book” We will provide all the materials to construct a basic 5-signature journal. The surprise will be incorporating contributions from your classmates. You will bring to class
(quantity to be determined by the number of participants)
+ decorative or patterned paper 6X6 inches or larger
+ 3-6 beads or buttons (very simple)
+ either an envelope (printed or plain) or postcard (can be reproductions)
+ small bundle of fibers or ribbons
+ set of 2 separate pieces ie. chipboard die cut, flash card, game piece, foreign language book page, token, ticket stub, playing card, price tag, charm,
paint chip sample, safety pin, shipping tag, just any bit of interesting |
Friday
24th
3-10 |
“Open Workshop – Paper & Metal Smith Studio” You need to be familiar with a general working knowledge of the tools in the Paper-Crafting Studio and you will need to bring your basic tool kit. Metalsmith Studio has prerequisite of basic metal class. Call ahead - $10, paper & $15,(metal basics class prerequisite of metal open workshop) |
Saturday
25th
11AM |
“Tattered Angels” Make a special fall project using Tattered Angels stamps, stencils and mists. |
October 2010 |
Saturday
2nd 11 AM |
“Fall Project” Make a fall project using our new die cut designs. Project will be announced as products arrive. |
Saturday
9th 11 AM |
“Fall Project” Make a fall project using our new die cut designs. Project will be announced as products arrive. |
Saturday
16th 11AM |
“The Gentleman’s Book – Tying One On” This is the companion to the Fashionista book. joni |
Saturday
30th 1PM |
“Colored Pencils - faces” No one does colored pencils like Elaine. She will share with you her tips and techniques. Learn to make those special works by practicing on our new Steampunk men. $20 Bring your Prisma pencils. Sets available at the store. |
November 2010 |
Saturday
6th
9-noon
1-6 |
“Nature Box” Part 1 will be the construction of the box. While we are going to use our box to hold our nature treasures, it could just as well be made into a jewelry or other box. $30
Part 2 we will work on making treasures to be contained inside. Tags, charms, beads, bottles, treasure map, mini book and more. These 2 parts of this class can be taken independently. $45
Anyone taking both classes will have lunch provided at no additional cost. |
Saturday 13th 11AM |
“Altered Junk Charm Necklace” Learn to alter a variety of items and turn them into one of a kind charms for your necklace. Joni |
Saturday 20th 11AM |
“Brayer Techniques” Learn and practice a variety of brayer techniques. Paper & brayer (yours to keep) will be provided. Bring several well inked solid and or variegated dye pads. Elaine |
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