Altered Art Mixed Media Book

Cheryl Mezzetti from Creative Imaginations is Coming! We are fortunate enough to have Cheryl Mezzetti visiting us as she arrives in Florida Monday, November 5th.  She will be teaching an altered book class that will get you started on turning an old book into an altered work of art.  You will learn fun mixed media techniques and use lots of brand new product we have never had in the store before.  If you have ever wondered about this new scrapbooking trend, art journaling and mixed media, this is the class for you.  Come prepared to get messy and learn lots! Here's a description from Cheryl: Recycling old books and using them as art journals is quickly becoming all the rage!  Join me on November 5th and learn how to transform a discarded book (old, recycled or even new} into a creative work of art.  Learn how to use a variety of mixed media products, such as paint mediums {modeling cream, matte medium, gesso,} stamps, stencils, masks, all forms of Luminarte, gelatos, water color pencils.  We will be adding pockets, vintage trims and one of a kind finds, ephemera, recycled products, and three-dimensional objects!  Your book can encompass a particular theme such as travel, wedding, and heritage or use it as your art journal. Creating altered books is something anyone can do because there are no rules - your only limitation is your own imagination!  Altered Book with Cheryl Mezzetti Monday, November 5th 6:00pm - 9:00pm Cost: $45.00 Supply List: -1 Medium-sized book {old book with interesting spine (no blank journals , hard-bound with matte pages, since you will be playing and altering the book} Please have book be approx 5x7...slightly smaller or larger is fine...and have at least 1.25" in thickness or larger. {depending on type size should be about 375 pages but i have also used a thin book too}   -Found objects:  Bring whatever little trickets you have kicking around - i often use old broken jewelry and/or keys, buttons, washers, watch interiors, etc.,etc.  {i will be bringing lots of fun stuff with me} See full supply list on our calendar Call the shop at 813-269-7946 to reserve your spot. Plus she will also be doing a free demo showing you a little of what you can do with Creative Imagainations new products FREE Demo with Cheryl Monday, November 5th 2:00pm - 4:30pm Come in any time for a fun demo with this popular designer.