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Come
Play With Us!
There's always something fun going on at Wishful Thinking! We offer
many unique sales events, seasonal parties, demo events, and fabulous
classes for beginners to advanced stampers and scrappers. Don't see
what you're looking for? We also offer private classes, will help
you lay out your scrapbook pages, and demo products we sell in our
shop. Come on in today, and play with us!
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On the Road Again! ***
*** Join us in INDIANAPOLIS September 18! ***
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Class
Schedule
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some inspiration? Saw a cool sample in our store and want to learn
how we did that? Then join us for a class at Wishful Thinking! Run
your mouse over the links below for a printable calendar and keep
reading to find out all the details.. |
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Mon,
Jul 5
10:30
AM - 12:30 PM |
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Stamping
101
Let
us introduce you to the world of stamping! In this beginner's
class you'll make two cards and learn the basics of stamping
and heat embossing. All materials are provided.
Cost:
$10.00 |
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Thur,
Jul 8
5:00-8:00
PM
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Old
World Journal
Guest
Artist: Lara Hasler
Join
us as we create a stunning old world journal using a variety
of mediums, including distressed inks, sealing wax, Tim Holtz
masks and more! Please
bring your basic toolbox.
Cost:
$35.00 |
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Wed,
Jul 14
2:00-4:00
PM
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Illuminated
Manuscript Cards
Guest
Artist: Lara Hasler
Bring back the days of yore as we create 2 exquisite cards reminiscent
of the majestic illuminated manuscripts. This is one of our
most popular classes, so please secure a seat early! Please
bring your basic toolbox.
Cost:
$22.00 |
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Fri,
Jul 16
1:00-4:00
PM
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Stunning
Stencil Works
Guest
Artist: Lara Hasler
If you missed the Dreamweaver class last fall, you won't want
to miss this class. You'll learn easy techniques in working
with paste and Memories Mist that will literally bring a whole
new dimension to your card making. Please
bring your toolbox.
Cost:
$25.00 |
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Sat,
Jul 17
10:30
AM - 12:30 PM |
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Iris
Folding
Cards
and layouts using Iris Folding always generate a response, "How'd
you do that?" It looks so complicated…but, as you'll
learn, it's so easy and fun! At the end of this class you'll
be saying, "Wow, did I do that?" Please
bring your basic toolbox, as well as scotch tape.
Cost:
$15.00 |
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Wed,
Jul 21
5:00-7:30
PM |
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USArt
Quest Fest!
Guest
Artist: Lara Hasler
Now's the chance to play with some of the wonderful products
from USArt Quest! We know you'll be WOW'd! In this class you'll
make four unique cards using everything from dicro fibers to
mica. You'll be delighted to learn how fun and easy it is to
add glitz and glamour to virtually any of your art endeavors.
Please bring your basic
toolbox.
Cost:
$27.00 |
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Thur,
Jul 22
2:30-4:30
PM |
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The
Wonders of Metal Leafing
Transform
ordinary into extraordinary! Metal Leafing is a fine gilding
leaf made from a combination of brass, copper, aluminum and
metal alloys. It is suitable for every type of gliding on virtually
any surface. The cards you make in this class will glow with
the warmth and richness of precious metals! Please
bring your toolbox.
Cost:
$15.00 |
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Sat,
Jul 24
10:30
- 12:30 PM |
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No
Bake Clay
Take
stamping to a whole other level! Learn how to cut, stamp, color
and roll no-bake clay and turn it into fun, frivolous and functional
accessories for any number of projects! Please
bring your toolbox.
Cost:
$15.00 |
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Tue,
Jul 27
4:00-8:00
PM |
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Silk
Painting
Explore
the ease and elegance of working with silk. You will learn how
to make beautiful scarves and intriguing art cards while learning
all the basics for successfully working with silk. Please
bring your toolbox.
Cost:
$35.00 |
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Wed,
Jul 28
10:30
- 12:30 PM |
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Summertime
Mini Keepsake Box
You'll
love this adorable box from Creative Imaginations! In this class
you'll use the beautiful, old-fashioned beach line of papers
from Graphic 45, "On the Boardwalk," to decorate your
box. Once your lovely box is completed, you can tuck little
shells or mementos from your last beach adventure inside. Please
bring your toolbox.
Cost:
$15.00 |
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Thur,
Jul 29
5:00-8:00
PM |
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Old
World Journal
Guest
Artist: Lara Hasler
Join
us as we create a stunning old world journal using a variety
of mediums, including distressed inks, sealing wax, Tim Holtz
masks and more! Please
bring your basic toolbox.
Cost:
$35.00 |
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Fri,
Jul 30
1:30
- 3:30 PM |
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Amazing
Alcohol Inks
We
can't get enough of Alcohol Inks! They are amazingly easy to
use to create amazing backgrounds on glossy papers, glass, tin,
etc! There are so many techniques-let us show you some! Please
bring your toolbox.
Cost:
$15.00 |
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Sat,
Jul 31
10:30
AM - 12:30 PM
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The
Wonders of Metal Leafing
Transform
ordinary into extraordinary! Metal Leafing is a fine gilding
leaf made from a combination of brass, copper, aluminum and
metal alloys. It is suitable for every type of gliding on virtually
any surface. The cards you make in this class will glow with
the warmth and richness of precious metals! Please
bring your toolbox.
Cost:
$15.00 |
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Tue,
Aug 3
6:00-8:00
PM
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Beginner's
Scrapbooking
You'll
be introduced to the basic scrapbooking tools, learn about layouts
and how to choose papers for your photographs. Please
bring 8-10 related photographs.
Cost:
$10.00 |
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Thur,
Aug 5
10:30
AM - 12:30 PM |
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Let's
Play Cards!
Artist Trading
Card Workshop
Join fellow enthusiasts and make some ATCs of your own! If you
don’t know how to make them, join us for one of our scheduled
workshops and we’ll help get you started. If you wish,
you can trade with other class participants or submit your mini
masterpieces in Wishful Thinking's ATC Swap. Although
we will have plenty of ephemera and stamps for you to use, you
are welcome to bring any of your own personal supplies. Please
bring your toolbox.
Cost: FREE,
however, please call to reserve a seat.
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Fri,
Aug 6
1:00-5:00
PM |
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Silk
Painting
Explore
the ease and elegance of working with silk. You will learn how
to make beautiful scarves and intriguing art cards while learning
all the basics for successfully working with silk. Please
bring your toolbox.
Cost:
$35.00 |
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Sat,
Aug 7
10:30
AM - 12:30 PM
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Japanese
Washi Box
You will love this adorable box, made with the most beautiful
Japanese washi paper that you'll get to color yourself! Tuck
a small gift into the drawer and … viola! … the prefect
gift for a special friend. Please
bring your toolbox.
Cost:
$15.00 |
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Mon,
Aug 9
1:00-3:00
PM
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Iris
Folding
Cards
and layouts using Iris Folding always generate a response,
"How'd you do that?" It looks so complicated…but,
as you'll learn, it's so easy and fun! At the end of this
class you'll be saying, "Wow, did I do that?" Please
bring your basic toolbox, as well as scotch tape.
Cost:
$15.00
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Thur,
Aug 12
5:00-7:30
PM
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USArt
Quest Fest!
Guest
Artist: Lara Hasler
Now's the chance to play with some of the wonderful products
from USArt Quest! We know you'll be WOW'd! In this class you'll
make four unique cards using everything from dicro fibers to
mica. You'll be delighted to learn how fun and easy it is to
add glitz and glamour to virtually any of your art endeavors.
Please bring your basic
toolbox.
Cost:
$27.00 |
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Sat,
Aug 14
10:30
AM - 12:30 PM
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Summertime
Mini Keepsake Box
You'll
love this adorable box from Creative Imaginations! In this class
you'll use the beautiful, old-fashioned beach line of papers
from Graphic 45, "On the Boardwalk," to decorate your
box. Once your lovely box is completed, you can tuck little
shells or mementos from your last beach adventure inside. Please
bring your toolbox.
Cost:
$15.00
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Sun,
Aug 15
1:30-3:30
PM |
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Stamping
101
Let
us introduce you to the world of stamping! In this beginner's
class you'll make two cards and learn the basics of stamping
and heat embossing. All materials are provided.
Cost:
$10.00 |
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Tue,
Aug 17
5:00-8:00
PM |
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Fiber
Arts
Explore
the fiber arts world as you learn how to create dimensional
landscape cards using a variety of fibers and wire. Please
bring your basic toolbox.
Cost:
$30.00 |
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Thur,
Aug 19
5:00-9:00
PM |
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Inky
Fingers Sweltering Summer Party and Playtime!
Join
us this evening for a festive party - everyone's
invited! Tonight you'll enjoy
make 'n takes, refreshments and a special sale.
If you wish to join us in a card swap, please bring a
handmade card for the swap basket. This is a FREE
gathering; just call ahead so we know how much lemonade to make!
812-988-7009
Cost:
FREE |
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Fri,
Aug 20
1:30-3:30
PM |
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No
Bake Clay
Take
stamping to a whole other level! Learn how to cut, stamp, color
and roll no-bake clay and turn it into fun, frivolous and functional
accessories for any number of projects! Please
bring your toolbox.
Cost:
$15.00 |
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Sat,
Aug 21
1:00-3:30
PM |
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Illuminated
Manuscript Cards
Guest
Artist: Lara Hasler
Bring back the days of yore as we create 2 exquisite cards reminiscent
of the majestic illuminated manuscripts. This is one of our
most popular classes, so please secure a seat early! Please
bring your basic toolbox.
Cost:
$22.00 |
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Mon,
Aug 23
6:00-8:00
PM |
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Amazing
Alcohol Inks
We
can't get enough of Alcohol Inks! They are amazingly easy to
use to create amazing backgrounds on glossy papers, glass, tin,
etc! There are so many techniques-let us show you some! Please
bring your toolbox.
Cost:
$15.00 |
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Wed,
Aug 25
6:00-8:00
PM |
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The
Wonders of Metal Leafing
Transform
ordinary into extraordinary! Metal Leafing is a fine gilding
leaf made from a combination of brass, copper, aluminum and
metal alloys. It is suitable for every type of gliding on virtually
any surface. The cards you make in this class will glow with
the warmth and richness of precious metals! Please
bring your toolbox.
Cost:
$15.00 |
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Fri,
Aug 27
1:00-5:00
PM |
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Soldering
101
Guest
Artist: Lara Hasler
Soldering is fun, easy and adds an elegant touch to any art
endeavor. In this class, you'll learn all the basic techniques,
including wire wrapping to create beautiful eye-catching jewelry,
as well as incorporating soldering into card making and other
art mediums. Please bring
a 25-watt soldering gun and cast iron stand
(available at Radio Shack or Hobby Lobby).
Cost:
$35.00 |
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Sat,
Aug 28
10:30
AM - 12:30 PM
Tue,
Aug 31
6:00-8:00
PM |
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Quick
& Easy Christmas Cards
You
read that right … Christmas cards! It's that time of year
again when many of us start thinking about making Christmas
cards by the truckload! In this class, you'll make several quick
and easy cards that are elegant, adorable, and bring out the
spirit of the holiday season. Please
bring your toolbox.
Cost:
$15.00 |
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Sun,
Aug 29
1:30-3:30
PM |
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Iris
Folding
Cards
and layouts using Iris Folding always generate a response, "How'd
you do that?" It looks so complicated…but, as you'll
learn, it's so easy and fun! At the end of this class you'll
be saying, "Wow, did I do that?" Please
bring your basic toolbox, as well as scotch tape.
Cost:
$15.00 |
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Fri,
Sep 3
10:30
AM - 12:30 PM |
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Celtic
Card Holder
Guest
Artist: Lara Hasler
In this class you'll transform a blank wine holder into a beautiful
Celtic-themed card holder! Who would'a thunk? Lara will share
with you the tips and tricks on making this unique card holder,
perfect for a gift for a special friend or for yourself! Please
bring your basic toolbox.
Cost:
$23.00
** Sign up for both of Lara's classes
today and save $5.00! **
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Fri,
Sep 3
1:30-5:30
PM
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Celtic
Cards
Guest
Artist: Lara Hasler
We are going to stretch the boundaries a bit by creating beautiful
art cards using parchment paper, metal, and other favorite mediums.
This class is packed with lots of techniques! The cards you
make in this class will fit perfectly in the Celtic Card Holder
(see class description above).
! Please bring your toolbox.
Cost:
$27.00
**
Sign up for both of Lara's classes today and save $5.00! **
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Sat,
Sep 4
10:30
AM - 12:30 PM
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Iris
Folding
Cards
and layouts using Iris Folding always generate a response, "How'd
you do that?" It looks so complicated…but, as you'll
learn, it's so easy and fun! At the end of this class you'll
be saying, "Wow, did I do that?" Please
bring your basic toolbox, as well as scotch tape.
Cost:
$15.00 |
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Sun,
Sep 5
1:00-5:00
PM |
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Soldering
101
Guest
Artist: Lara Hasler
Soldering is fun, easy and adds an elegant touch to any art
endeavor. In this class, you'll learn all the basic techniques,
including wire wrapping to create beautiful eye-catching jewelry,
as well as incorporating soldering into card making and other
art mediums. Please bring
a 25-watt soldering gun and cast iron stand
(available at Radio Shack or Hobby Lobby).
Cost:
$35.00 |
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Wed,
Sep 8
1:00-3:00
PM
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Perfect
Pearls
Create
dazzling pearlescent effect with Perfect Pearls! These powders
can be used wet or dry in an infinite number of innovative
ways. You'll take home some luminous and shimmering cards
that will amaze your recipients! Please
bring your basic toolbox.
Cost:
$15
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Thur,
Sep 9
10:30
AM - 12:30 PM |
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Stamping
101
Let
us introduce you to the world of stamping! In this beginner's
class you'll make two cards and learn the basics of stamping
and heat embossing. All materials are provided.
Cost:
$10.00 |
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Fri,
Sep 10
1:00-3:00
PM
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Let's
Play Cards!
Artist Trading
Card Workshop
Join fellow enthusiasts and make some ATCs of your own! If you
don’t know how to make them, join us for one of our scheduled
workshops and we’ll help get you started. If you wish,
you can trade with other class participants or submit your mini
masterpieces in Wishful Thinking's ATC Swap. Although
we will have plenty of ephemera and stamps for you to use, you
are welcome to bring any of your own personal supplies. Please
bring your toolbox.
Cost: FREE,
however, please call to reserve a seat.
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Sat,
Sep 11
10:30
AM - 12:30 PM |
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The
Wonders of Metal Leafing
Transform
ordinary into extraordinary! Metal Leafing is a fine gilding
leaf made from a combination of brass, copper, aluminum and
metal alloys. It is suitable for every type of gliding on virtually
any surface. The cards you make in this class will glow with
the warmth and richness of precious metals! Please
bring your toolbox.
Cost:
$15.00 |
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Thur,
Sep 16
5:00-9:00
PM |
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Inky
Fingers Party and Playtime!
Join
us this evening for a festive party - everyone's
invited! Tonight you'll enjoy
make 'n takes, refreshments and a special sale.
If you wish to join us in a card swap, please bring a
handmade card for the swap basket. This is a FREE
gathering; just call ahead so we know how much chocolate to
bring! 812-988-7009
Cost:
FREE |
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Sat,
Sep 18
8:45-11:15
AM
Class
will be held at Ft. Harrison Vet Center in Indy
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Magenta
Fun
Guest
Artist: Beverly Anderson
Have you seen any of the newest mylar stencils from Magenta?
Wait until you see what Beverly has come up with; they are so
fun to work with! But that's not all you'll play with in this
class…how about Peel-off exploration and a colorful, easy
to do collage using Magenta's awesome stamps! You will make
a least 4 projects. So come have some fun and learn something
new! Please bring your
basic toolbox, including mounting tape and fine detailed scissors.
All other supplies will be provided.
Cost:
$35.00 |
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Sat,
Sep 18
12:30-3:30
PM
Class
will be held at Ft. Harrison Vet Center in Indy
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Mixed
Media Mania
Guest
Artist: Beverly Anderson
This is your chance to play with lots of great products, some
of which you may already have, but don't remember how to use!
Beverly loves challenges and will explore and share with you
what she has discovered. You'll be using some forms of Pearl-Ex
for Backgrounds, Resist techniques, Chalk Pads, Micro Glaze,
Paints and Watercolors (not all on the same card of course!).
Phew, and whatever else Beverly cooks up. This is just taste
of what you'll be learning. Three hours allows you to explore
to new heights. Come ready to work in this relaxed and not rushed
class and have some fun. Please
bring your basic toolbox, including Glossy Accents (or equivalent
to) and pop dots, mounting tape (Beverly's preference), and
fine detailed scissors.
Cost:
$45.00 |
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Sat,
Sep 18
3:45-5:45
PM
Class
will be held at Ft. Harrison Vet Center in Indy
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Watercolor
Techniques with Beverly
Guest
Artist: Beverly Anderson
A Spritz here and there, crayons, pencils, and stencils...Oh
my!!!! Yes, we can watercolor with all of these items. With
the right paper and tools, we will create a few masterpieces
with ease. You can turn them into cards or you could have them
framed; they make great gifts! Come join in this all technique
class and learn all the tricks. Please
bring your basic toolbox, as well as a #6 flat-Sable brush,
a detail Round Brush #6 and lots of adhesives. All
other supplies will be included.
Cost:
$32.00 |
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Sat,
Sep 18
8:45-11:15
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