In an effort to help out independent craft stores and also continue to provide access to social distancing-friendly live mixed media classes, I've partnered with Stampers Grove in Lilliesleaf, Scotland to bring you a live online workshop offered via private Facebook group.

Now Available on Demand!
​​Class was originally held live on March 27, 2021

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In Masterful Minis, we'll paint, stamp, collage, and make marks and use a variety of mixed media layering techniques to create two different masterboards as the basis for both the structure and pages of our journal.

At the end of our two hours in class together, you'll be well on your way to having a completed mini accordion art journal filled with beautifully layered images and marks with room for photos, journaling, and more words and layers of embellishment.  

£15 (~21 USD)

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• Upon registration and payment (handled by Stampers Grove,) you will receive a link to join our private Facebook group.
• Join in, meet, and interact with other students. 
• The 2 hour class is available in an archived Facebook Live video in our private classroom.
• Work along with the video and ask questions via posts and comments.
• Learn 2 techniques for creating masterboards as you make the components for your mini art journal.
• Videos, questions, comments, and projects are available indefinitely. You can re-watch later - as often as you'd like!
• Share photos of your in-progress and finished projects for feedback from me and other class members.

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Tools:

• Rubber stamps (I'll be using my stamps from PaperArtsy, but you can use any designs or brands you like.)
• 1-2 stencils (I'll be using some of my designs from StencilGirl - you can use whatever you'd like or just use more stamps.)
• Acrylic stamp blocks if using unmounted stamps
• Scissors or an X-acto knife, ruler, and cutting mat
• A bone folder or something for scoring
• Paint brushes (I'll be using a 1" chip brush and a 1" flat or angle brush.)
• Optional - a scoring board
• Optional - small or mini gelatin plates (I'll be using the Gel Press Petites Set A.)
• Optional - Paper trimmer
• Optional - Blender brushes or sponges to apply ink through stencils
  

Adhesives:

• Glue Stick (I'll be using Avery)
• A permanent double-sided adhesive or adhesive runner (I'll be using an old Hermafix dot runner.)

​Paper, Fabric, & Substrates:

• 1-2 pieces of white cardstock (letter / A4 to 9" x 12" is fine)
• 1 piece of 9" x 12" watercolor paper - 140lb or 300gsm
• An assortment of scraps - patterned or collage type papers
• Optional​ - 1 sheet of colored cardstock or other paper (Letter / A4 or larger, no bigger than 11" x 14.")

Inks, Paints, Pens, etc...:

• Ink pads (I'll be using Jet Black, Sepia, and a few other colors of Archival Inks.)
• 5-6 Several colors of acrylic paint that work well together - I suggest at least 2-3 transparent or semi-opaque colors. (I'll be using PaperArtsy Fresco Acrylic Paints)
• Optional - a few pens and / or markers for mark making and / or journaling (I'll be using Uniball pens and Posca paint pens.)
• Optional​ - a water-soluble white or light colored crayon or pencil (I'll be using a white Stabilo All pencil.)

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Embellishments:

• Optional - A few small pieces of ephemera such as stamps, labels, or ticket stubs
• Optional - Several rolls of washi tape (I'll be using AALL & Create washi tape.)

Miscellaneous:

• Baby wipes and / or paper towels
• Water cup 

Stampers Grove carries lots of fantastic rubber stamps and supplies and they ship globally. For those in the US, shipping is fast and reasonably priced - I hope you'll check them out!

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(Use coupon code MINIS to remove shipping charges.)

Sign Me Up!

(Use coupon code MINIS 
​to remove shipping charges.)

Technical Requirements:

• You must have a Facebook account - it's the only way we can admit you to the private Facebook classroom
• Your computer or device should be capable of viewing video with a strong enough internet connection to stream the lesson
• Check ahead of time to ensure that you can hear and see videos on Facebook (you usually need to both click into a live video and unmute it in order to hear and read and add comments.)
• I highly recommend that if you don't already have it, that you download the Facebook app on your phone or device and get logged in and set up. This will make it so you can easily take in-progress photos to post for feedback directly from the app.

Administrative Details & Class Policies:

• Unfortunately, because this is an online class where you can view the content and have full access even if you miss the livestream (which will be archived in the group,) there are no cancellations or refunds.
• Since this is an online class, we just want to make sure it's clear that you'll be responsible for providing all of your own supplies (please see the supply list above.) I've tried to give lots of options and alternatives so that you can pull from your stash wherever possible. Stampers Grove also has many of the supplies available in their shop so if you have something you need or see something that you want to try, I hope you'll help support the store. 

FAQ:
Q: How long will the Facebook group be available after the Live video is over?
A: The group will remain open for you to re-watch the videos and ask questions indefinitely. All videos and posts will be archived and the group will not close.

Q: Can I register after the live class is over?
A: Registration will close shortly before the official class and you must be registered to access the group, so if you're interested, make sure to sign up before it starts. You can always watch later if you can't join live.

Q: When will I get access to the Facebook group?
A: Please allow 24-48 hours for Stampers Grove to process your registration and send you a group invitation. (Please contact the shop directly with any questions or difficulties in accessing the group.)