Time to create some cards & a bookmark using the delightful Our Furry Friends patterned paper from Pion. We will make 3 unique cards & a lovely bookmark which you may decide to keep or give as a gift.

Want to get lots of photos on a layout?  Want an interesting layout that has interactive elements that can be lifted, pulled or opened to reveal hidden areas? In this month’s class, we will create a double layout with space for 23 photos.  It has plenty of “openable” areas to showcase all your favourite photos.  This month I have used papers from the Stamperia Clockwise range. Take away kits with full emailed instructions are available.

For this project I have an 8"x7 mini album using Mintay (birdsong) papers . This album stands like an open book. On the right side are concertina pages to hold 4x6 photos, on the left I have a simple pocket for extra photos. There a lots of little magnets to hold the pages together and the paper pack has a perfect sheet with tags and cards perfect for journaling or extra photos. Hope you can join me to make this project. Oh! And yes there will be burnishing!

This month join me in a bit of fun creating with stencils, art stones, metallic paint, gesso, distress oxide ink and wax. These are just some of the products you will use to create this mixed media hard cover which can hold an A5 notebook or notepad. So it can be used over and over again.

In this project we will make a traditional whitework card, showing an elegant lady with a parasol. We will focus on embossing skills using ball tools and shaders. The vellum design is attached to lilac card, then white card. Optional: grid work can be added to the border, if desired. Acknowledgement:  Original card designer is Judith Maslen (2014).

Bella Paperie would like to offer our regular Interactive Layout class participants this specially priced class sponsored by Mintay.  Whether you normally attend classes or purchase a takeaway this offer is open to you.  Mintay have kindly supplied the papers from the Together range that you will be using in this class. Jenny has designed one of her usual style interactive layouts with space for 23 photos. As usual, you will be able to choose a takeaway for this class if you prefer.

Hi all, please join me for my June class where I'll be making a shabby vintage layout using the 13Arts His & Hers papers. The colours in this layout are brown, black & white so will suit both masculine and feminine photos. This is a mixed media layout with lots of lace, pearls and of course flowers. Take-a-way kits with full step by step instructions will be available.

Join Robyn to create a gloriously coloured art journal page featuring a variety of techniques. This time we will be mostly using acrylic inks instead of paints and you will learn how to create the beautifully layered backgrounds that come easily with these inks. You will also learn some easy ways to use rubber stamps in your journal and a quick and easy doodling technique. If you already art journal – bring along your usual kit, if not check the requirements list for a guide on what to bring. You will need an approx. A4 sized journal to begin with – please check in store for details. We would love to know where you are at with mixed media so let Deb know when you book in – absolute beginners are very welcome but the more experienced will find something to challenge them in each class.

Let’s paint a face together…
Drawing and painting faces doesn’t need to be difficult, why not join me in this class and I’ll share how easy it can be with a few simple techniques? Absolute beginners are totally welcome and you won’t be alone in class not knowing what to do;) Robyn breaks the process down into chunks that are easy to put into practice. We will be creating a simply drawn face on a lightly textured background. Before starting we will set an intention and infuse that into our page throughout the day. If you already art journal – bring along your usual kit, if not check the requirements list for a guide on what to bring. You will need an approx. A4 sized journal to begin with – please check in store for details. We would love to know where you are at with mixed media so let Deb know when you book in – absolute beginners are very welcome but the more experienced will find something to challenge them in each class.

Join me in this class to create this mixed media wooden heart using Stamperia rice paper, textured mediums, paints, chalk sprays from 13@rts and more. Please bring a photo or image of your choice to use on your heart. There is Pion Design Papers to purchase in store if you choose.

Join Robyn for an interesting journey into the world of monoprinting with a Gel Press. You will learn how to get the best out of your gel plate, how to create beautifully layered patterns and Robyn’s best tips and tricks. Robyn will also introduce you to using the Carabelle Studio Art Printing plates.
During class, we will be focussing on getting techniques right so will mostly be printing onto tags and assorted papers but by the end of class we will finish three unique tags featuring stamped images.

Due to popular demand we are repeating this class from February. In this class you will make 3 delightfully pink cards, soft feminine & so pretty perfect to give to your female friends or family members. Layers upon layers decorated with squishy bows, pearls & pastel pink flowers.

Our June mixed media workshop can be achieved on a double page spread in your art journal or on a 30cm x 40 cm canvas. Choose your substrate! We will be using lace to create a stencil pattern, adding layers of coloured antiquing washes then focusing on collaging printed papers such as Tim Holtz " Botanicals" and Stamperia Rice Paper with our own personal stamped images. Adding crackle textured roses and leaf embellishments as our final layer.. There will be a collection of stamps, including the girl image  for the class to use, but please bring your favourite stamps along to play with as well. This is a very easy project to achieve, and a lot of creative fun along the way!