Wow! Art & Soul Minneapolis is just around the corner...in fact it's less than 2
weeks away and there are still a few spots left in some amazing
classes. Whether you're already registered or were thinking about joining us... we'd love to be able to squeeze you in!
Now that we've got your attention, we'd like to tempt and titilate you with some tactile textures you can create in some of our unique mixed media workshops. For example, take a look at
Ruth Chandler's sew and stitch class
Vintage & Romantic Woven Quilt. Remember weaving strips of construction paper when you were a kid? In this class you'll get to revisit that childhood technique using fabric, lace, and
ribbons, to create a wonderful woven piece that you'll stitch little extras onto for a sweetly romantic look.
Ruth grew up in Japan where the vibrant color and texture of
Japanese fabric and the simplicity of Japanese design caught her attention... so she knows a thing or two (or three or four, and more!) about creating visually tactile designs. She's also the owner of
Blue Twig Studio, our on-site store and sponsor for the Minneapolis event. Ruth will be teaching 4 fabric-centric workshops at this event.
Check out what else she has to offer!
Look at all the gorgeous color and pattern in this example from
Susan Rossiter's meditative and relaxing
Watercolor Fish Zone evening workshop! Using micro paintbrushes, you'll create small designs, add tiny details with ink and watercolor, then get lost in the joy of repetition. Whether you've been drawing all your life, or this is your first time, this class is lots of fun.
Susan has been creating art, teaching and learning for 30 years. Heavily influenced by her original art family in Pennsylvania, her
paintings and creations have always included mixed media before she knew
the term. She is particularly fascinated with helping people get
past the fear of a blank canvas and creative camaraderie, so Art & Soul is the perfect place for her to shine! See
all the workshops Susan will be teaching in Minneapolis.
Remember tin ceilings and how gorgeous and intricate those designs were? Well, if you take the
Rusty Tin Tile Book workshop with
Janice Richie, you won't have to "look up" to appreciate them! In this class you'll create an 8" x 8" book using rusty tin tiles for covers, learn how to bind with coptic stitching, and fill your book with new and old papers, stickers and stampings for the ultimate charming little journal.
Janice Richie has always been artistic. Whether she was doing Macramé, stained glass,
sewing all her clothes, knitting, crochet, needlepoint, embroidery, or her own style of mixed media... art helped her
keep her sanity and provided a great deal of satisfaction. She loves
to teach, and she can't wait to show you some new skills. Jan is teaching 2 workshops in Minneapolis, check them out
here.
How about this gorgeous
Bezel Set Stone Ring you can make with
Nancy Sacco, our jeweler extraordinaire! Making jewelry has been a passion of hers for years, and over time she
discovered she loved working with sterling and fine silver and
beautiful gemstones. Nancy has so many fancy things to make (that's probably why she calls her work Nancy's Fancies Jewelry), and she's bringing her expertise to Art & Soul! Her work is very textural and visually exciting to look at and fun to create. You'll get to use all kinds of unique techniques and tools to make your own jewelry. Nancy will be hosting
5 workshops in Minneapolis including classes on making a swirly cuff, de-vine bracelet, a swirly pendant, spinner ring and the bezel ring.
And check out all this juicy texture you can create with acrylics in
Caitlin Dundon's Spontaneous Painting workshop! Are you feeling brave? Do you want to learn how to listen to your inner voice? Well, whether you're new to acrylic
painting or need to break through your artist’s block, this workshop will help you fill page after page with color,
brushstroke and mark making, and learn lots of interesting techniques as you allow spontaneity to be your muse.
Caitlin is a mixed media artist and professional
calligrapher with over 20 years of experience. Her artwork has been featured in well-known mixed media magazines and books, and she teaches at multiple venues all over the United States. We're so happy to have her teaching
3 classes at Minneapolis Art & Soul.
April 26 - May 1, 2017
Crowne Plaza Aire Mall of America Hotel
So, I hope we tantalized you with a taste of the amazing workshops you can still take at our Minneapolis Art & Soul Retreat. And we still have more classes available in
collage,
assemblage, painting, journaling, fiber and fabric, jewelry, sculpture, dolls
and more taught by a hand-picked group of inspirational instructors. We’ve also
got on-site shopping, a Vendor Extravaganza and lots of fun activities.
But don't delay, sign up today.... it's really only a few days away!! Visit our
website for more info and to register.
See you soon!
