Lesley Venable

Mixed Media Claymania

Last year I put together an online class called Mixed Media Claymania and loved, loved, loved the processes that came out of it.  The class was open to new registrations for only a short time but I have decided to open it back up for just two days beginning last night.

The videos are available 24/7, there is no end date so no need to hurry and you will create some amazing pieces such as....

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New sign ups for this class will end at midnight, Tuesday, May 14th so if you are interested now is the time.

The cost is $37.00 and the class can be accessed at this link:

http://theartofaltering.ning.com/groups/group/show?groupUrl=mixed-media-clay-melange

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We hope to see you there!!!

xo,

Lesley V.

 

Mail Art, Fabric Flowers and Collage Backgrounds...

The Creative Bundle Classes are getting ready to kick off on Tuesday and sign-up will end on November 18th.  Here are a few images to whet your appetites.....

Mail Art

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Fabric Flowers

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Collage Backgrounds

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To read all about what is being offered in these amazing bundles you can visit the original blog post here: 

http://flatwoodsfolkart.typepad.com/lesley_venable/2011/10/just-in-time-for-the-holidays.html

Hope to see you all there.

xo,

Lesley

 

Online Fluid Chalks Class

Hi Everyone!

I wanted to let you all know that my Fluid Chalks - Backgrounds and Beyond Online Class will soon be increasing in price from $20.00 to $28.00.  This increase in price will take effect on October 28th so you still have time to sign up and save a few dollars.

 

I use fluid chalks in all of my creations and yes I do mean ALL of them.  From paper to wood to metal to clay....these little gems are an absolute essential to your creative toolbox and in this online video class I show you all about the many uses for them.  Even at $28.00 it is a super bargain but if you can save a bit of green and sign up before October 28th even better, right?

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Hope to see you there.....

xo,

 

 

The Remedy for Stupidity and How It Relates To Art...

Almost a year ago I kind of allowed myself to get maneuvered into a situation and, of course, once I was maneuvered I took up the "fight" to correct  a wrong.  I know, I know, this all sounds so mysterious but really it wasn't.  I crossed a line and gave advice that was not only unsolicited but truly NONE of my business.  I stuck my foot in it....like way deep down in it and because of that mistake I've been shut out from a particular part of my family's life.

So I thought and I worried and I fretted and then I decided that I needed to make amends for what I had done.  So yesterday I sent an email to apologize for sticking my nose into a situation that had nothing to do with me.  Now, we all know about amends and how sometimes the person we are apologizing to doesn't act/do/say exactly what we want them to.  So after I sent the email yesterday I decided that I was going to have to be happy about that step and that I could no longer worry if they hated me, thought I was crazy or just  wanted nothing else to do with me.  I can't worry about what they will do because I have no control over it.  None, nada, zilch. 

They are a young couple and it may take years before they understand what I was attempting to do by butting in and it may take years for them to see the amount of courage it took for me to say I'm sorry.  I can't rush the process, I can't push the outcome....all I can do is love them from afar until they allow me to love them a bit closer.

I have to say that removing that set of blinders by making those amends has freed up my artistic side, just a bit I think.  I believe it is because I have cleaned up as best I could this mess I created and I've let it go to fall where it may.  I've released this "thing" that has been hanging over my head and I have to say it feels good.

Let me be the first to tell you that my life is not all roses and green grass and sunshine.  I have other demons that I deal with and on a daily basis I am getting better and better at setting boundaries and being who I am.  I'm attempting to sweep away the dust and baggage in steps....doable steps.  Of course the hard part for me is not creating more "ick" along the way.  I never knew that keeping your side of the street clean could be such hard work but I also never knew that the process of keeping it clean would open up so many new ways to see things.  It's amazing, terrifying sometimes yes, but amazing, amazing, amazing.

Thank you all for being part of my artistic journey.....

 

Art Is You - Petaluma....

Hi Everyone,

Wow, in just about a month Art Is You - Petaluma will be happening!  It has been awesome to be a part of Sal and Ellen's plans to bring this wonderful retreat to the West Coast.  To say we are excited to be a part of this awesome event is an UNDERstatement.  I mean what girl would not want to celebrate her birthday while being surrounded by her Art Family??? 

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Now if you are biting your creative nails waiting on Petaluma to arrive why don't you pop on over to our NING Group, The Art of Altering, and try our my free tutorial on Tape Transfer Tags and ATCs.

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  Also, if you are interested in attending Art Is You - Petaluma visit www.art-is-you.com, click on Petaluma and then workshops to see what wonderful classes are being offered.

 

Collector's Conundrum Class - Discount & Giveaway!!!

Hi Everyone,

The Artful Gathering Online Retreat has been an amazing event and I am super excited to have been a part of it.  As the classes wind down on the Artful Gathering Site you will find that many of hte teachers are offering DVDs of their classes.

Tom and I have not gone the DVD route, yet, but I will be moving the videos/class onto our NING group and will be offering it there which is the reason for this post today.

For this weekend only (Friday, Saturday & Sunday - August 12, 13, 14) and only for the first 40 people I am going to offer the class at a discount of just over 40% which will make the class cost $55.  Also, if you are among the ones that register this weekend you will have the chance to be the lucky winner of not only this class but another class, of your choosing, that is being offered on our NING site.  Now I don't know where all of you are from but where I come from that's a pretty amazing thing.  The odds are 40 (or whatever the number is up to 40) to 1 that you will win this plus another class!!! 

So what is this Collector's Conundrum class about?  Well, I'm glad you asked....

Here's some of the things you will be learning in the class:

1. Resin pendants.
2. Resin links.
3. Using Old Hardware.
4. Creating Dangles
5. Paper Beads
6. Tube Beads
7. Intersting Links

Remember only 40, only this weekend, only $55.00........

 

< This class will go live on September 2nd for those registering this weekend and you will receive your invitation into the group at that time. The class will not accept any other registrations until December 1st.  Hope to see you there!!

 

Keeper of Secrets and Dreams......

Hi Everyone,

I hope your Saturday has started off beautifully and that you have a creative weekend ahead of you.

We have been working on several video classes and as they are edited they are being placed onto our NING Group. The first of them, a free ATC tutorial, went live this past week and the next few days will see others getting published as well.

The Keeper of Secrets and Dreams has been a class that I have taught at several retreat venues, coast to coast and North to South. I love creating with tins.....love, love, love it.....and I am so excited to be bringing this class to our online venue.

 

Here is the Class Description:

Metal tins, those holders of mysteries and keepers of secrets and dreams, seem to draw me in. Then comes the excitement of opening the little lid. Will there be a treasure, a love note or a small booklet tucked inside?

We will be creating our own little keeper of secrets and dreams in this class by altering and aging a tin with vintage images or tin types, ephemera, mica and findings. Then we will create the perfect little secret and dream journal with pages of paper, fabric, decorative stitching and lace to be tucked inside. Don’t sew? Don’t worry! We are not going to be concerned with finished edges but rather the use of beautiful stitches to enhance our page.

Here are the particulars of the class:

Cost: $70.00 - includes your tin, book board for your covers, fabric pieces, mica, lace, vintage papers and more. Shipping is also included. This kit won't disappoint. If you signup before Tuesday, July26th you will receive a discount of $10.00. Normal registration will begin in late August.

Kits will be mailed within two weeks after payment is received.

Class Begins: September 1st and is open ended so no end date to worry about.

Pre-Registration begins today and runs throgh Tuesday, July 26th. By pre-registering you will receive $10.00 off of the class making the class cost $60.00 kit included.

 

 

Hope to see you there!!