POCKETbook
A Live Online Mixed Media Workshop
In an ongoing effort to help out friends who own independent craft stores and also continue to provide access to social distancing-friendly live mixed media classes, I've partnered with my local shop, Artistic Artifacts in Alexandria, Virginia to bring you an all new, hybrid Live / Online workshop offered via private Facebook group.
Class will be held live on Saturday, May 9, 2020 from 1 - 3:30pm Eastern time
This live online workshop, POCKETbook, will be as much like an in person class as possible but with the added advantages of an online forum.
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See more sample photos below
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Class Description:
In this live / online class, we'll create a unique journal with handmade pockets as our pages, ready to fill with thoughts and memories of current events, mementos from a favorite trip, or for mini art journal pages or collages and more. We'll mix paper and fabric (or you can do all of one or the other) plus beads, embellishments, stamps, trims, and more to make and embellish the pockets and covers of our book. (Pick the colors and products that work for your style.) I'll be mainly hand-stitching, but you're free to use your machine as you work at home or skip the sewing altogether. The class will include a tutorial and patterns so you can prep your covers and cut out the pieces for the pockets and the accordion binding ahead of time. (The journal will be 5" x 7" and about 1-1/2" - 2" wide.) During the live class, we'll embellish and make our pockets, bind the book together, and finish the covers. I'll also share a tutorial for creating collaged inserts to go into some (or all!) of your pockets. (Time permitting, we may start this in the live portion of class.) Class Cost: $40
Student Supply List:
(If there's anything on the list you need or want, head over to Artistic Artifacts for links to most supplies on the list.)
Optional Supplies:
(You can go to Artistic Artifacts for a list and links for the supplies they carry.) |
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Administrative & Technical Details and FAQ
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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, there are no cancellations or refunds.
- Registration is open and the private Facebook group will open on April 16, 2020.
- The two coupon options from Artistic Artifacts will be given in the Facebook group and available after you've been added.
- I usually bring a fair amount of products and goodies to my classes for students to use. However since this is an online class, we just want to make sure it's clear that aside from the downloads posted in the Facebook group, 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. Artistic Artifacts also has most 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 - make sure to use the coupon while you're at it!
FAQ:
Q: How long will the Facebook group be available after the Live video is over?
A: Indefinitely... we have no plans to close the group. We will, however, be closing registration before the Live - you must sign up ahead of time to get into the group, but you won't lose access after it's over.
Q: When will I get access to the Facebook group?
A: The group is already open, but please allow for up to 24 hours (or possibly up to 48 over the weekends) for the staff at Artistic Artifacts to get you your invitation. Be sure to check your Facebook notifications to see if you've been added or invited to the group.
Q: When and how do we get the coupon code?
A: Artistic Artifacts will share the code in the private Facebook group. This can be used multiple times, but it cannot be shared outside of the group - it will only be valid for customers on the class list. Also, although the store can ship internationally, please note that with the current global situation, packages would likely not arrive before class.
Q: How long will the Facebook group be available after the Live video is over?
A: Indefinitely... we have no plans to close the group. We will, however, be closing registration before the Live - you must sign up ahead of time to get into the group, but you won't lose access after it's over.
Q: When will I get access to the Facebook group?
A: The group is already open, but please allow for up to 24 hours (or possibly up to 48 over the weekends) for the staff at Artistic Artifacts to get you your invitation. Be sure to check your Facebook notifications to see if you've been added or invited to the group.
Q: When and how do we get the coupon code?
A: Artistic Artifacts will share the code in the private Facebook group. This can be used multiple times, but it cannot be shared outside of the group - it will only be valid for customers on the class list. Also, although the store can ship internationally, please note that with the current global situation, packages would likely not arrive before class.
