February Classes

Still trying to decide if I want to continue with the blog or just use Facebook and Instagram. Pros and cons of both and I do the history we can maintain on the blog. Thoughts?

Here is a quick post on the classes we have coming up in February. Some of my favorite teachers and a great variety of projects.

 

Dogs We Love Mixed Media Series 

Miss Maggie

Sat., Feb. 2nd

10:30-4

Angie,$65*

kits will be available

 

Yupo Paper Valentine

Sun., Feb. 3rd

1-4

 

 

Angie,$55*

 

Valentine Doll w/ Noodle and Lou

Sat., Feb. 9th

10:30-4

Jenn, $75

2 openings just became available

 

Because Saturday's class was such a hit, we are opening a second class on Sun., Feb. 10th. Same class as Saturday just different day.

 

 

 

Valentine Doll w/ Noodle and Lou-2

 

 

 

Sun., Feb. 10th

 

 

10:30-4

Jenn, $75

 

We have a few opening still available.

 

 

 

 

Treasure Collector Doll

Sat., Feb. 23rd

10:30-4

Stephanie Rubiano, $130*

info@studiorubianoworkshops.com

www.studiorubianoworkshops.com 

 

 Workshop description:  Have you been craving a way to display your tiny treasures collected over the years?  Well here is your chance to create an art doll who can do just that!  A collaged plastic body provides the perfect foil for a skirt made from copper mesh.  You will learn a variety of cold connections (eyelets, nuts and bolts, wire-working, etc.) for attaching your treasures to the skirt.  You will also learn how to manipulate the mesh to create wonderful additions to your doll’s outfit.  Further, we will discuss how to combine some of your treasures into new, artistic pieces

Supply list:

               Basic tool kit (x-acto blade, ruler, scissors)

               Favorite treasures…beads, charms, trims, metal bits, etc.        

               Favorite lightweight papers for collage

               Eyelet setter for 1/8” eyelets

               Rawhide/nylon mallet

               Thin gauge metal from candy and cookie tins,etc.

               Chain nose pliers

               Round nose pliers

                   
$20 Kit Fee (included in the $130 price)

               Doll body

               Copper mesh
               Variety of eyelets & decorative brads
               Miniature nuts and bolts
               Socket wrench
               Drill bit
               Extra metal bits and bobs
               Copper wire

Supplies provided by instructor/optional items:  I will have some tools for you to use, but you won’t have to wait in line if you bring your own.

               Adhesives

               Collage papers
               Fiskar’s hand drill
               Bench pins
               Bench blocks
               Clamps
               Center punches
               Rawhide mallet
               Flush cutters
               Ball peen hammer
               Hammer
               Metal files
               Alphabet metal stamps
               Thin gauge metal from candy & cookie tins, bottle caps, etc.

Chain Reaction Necklace

Sun., Feb. 24th

10:30-4

Stephanie Rubiano, $130

 

 

www.studiorubianoworkshops.com

info@studiorubianoworkshops.com 

 

Workshop description:  You will create a locket out of a vintage aspirin tin that features a real tintype on the cover and fill it with miniature vignettes featuring shrink plastic people.  Learn how to form fantastic links from your favorite treasures and design a stunning work of wearable art.  Techniques in wire wrapping and metalworking will be demonstrated, along with discussions about layout and incorporation of unusual materials.  Yes, you will definitely get a “chain reaction” from everyone who sees your fabulous new neckwear! 

Supply list: 

            Basic tool kit (x-acto blade, ruler, scissors)

            Favorite treasures…beads, charms, trims, metal bits, buttons, etc.    

            Rawhide/nylon mallet

            Thin gauge metal from candy and cookie tins,etc.

            Chain nose pliers       

            Round nose pliers

            Flush cutters

         

$20 Kit Fee (included in $130 price):

            Vintage aspirin tin

            Silver colored wire

            Gem tintype

            Shrink plastic

            Miniature nuts and bolts

            Socket wrench

            Large wooden bead

            Extra metal bits and bobs, beads

 

 

Supplies provided by instructor/optional items:  I will have some tools for you to use, but you won’t have to wait in line if you bring your own.

            Adhesives

            Collage papers
            Fiskar’s hand drill
            Bench pins
            Bench blocks
            Clamps
            Center punches
            Rawhide mallet
            Flush cutters
            Ball peen hammer
            Hammer
            Metal files
            Alphabet metal stamps
            Thin gauge metal from candy & cookie tins, bottle caps, etc.
            Extra tools

 

We tried to pack in the creativity for February.

Still openings in most of the classes.

To sign up for class, call Paper Crown at 254 224-7436 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Great Start to 2019 with Jone Hallmark

I am so thrilled to announce we are starting off 2019 in the most wonderful way! We will have the talented Jone Hallmark at Paper Crown for a trio of classes next weekend, Jan. 11th- Jan. 13th. For the past several years Jone has been a popular vendor at our Paper Crown Glitter Market. But this will be her first time to teach and boy are we excited.

Jone will be teaching three very different classes that will expand your skills and add to your art. If you sign up for all three classes, you will get a 20% discount - all three classes for $225.

 

Scandinavian

Pattern Play 

Fri., Jan. 11th

4-6:30

$60

Learn the basics of the many patterns Jone uses on her pieces and what distinguishes Jones art . This is more of a technique class and you will get plenty of practice to develope your new talent.  

  

Mama Bird and Babes

Sat., Jan. 12th

10:30-4:30

$115

 

Jone’s wooden creations are what she is famous for and you can learn the steps she uses to create your own art. 

 

Scherenschnitte-

German for scissor cuts 

Sun., Jan. 13th

11:30-4:30

$100

Learn that basics for this intricate paper cutting from a single sheet of paper. This will come in handy for all your Valentine projects.

 All supplies are included in class cost.

 

 To sign up for class,

call Paper Crown at 254 224-7436. 

Sign up for all three classes and get a 20% discount

  

Last Class of 2018

We have 2 classes this Saturday, Dec. 1 and they will be the last ones for 2018.  We are closing out the year with some adorable holiday cheer! Jenn and I hope you can join us for some creative fun.

 

Nutcracker Spool Ornaments -3

Sat., Dec. 1st

10-1

Jenn of Noodle and Lou

$40

 

 

Snowman

Sat., Dec. 1st

2-5

Jenn of Noodle and Lou

$40

 

Sign up for both classes and you will get a $10 discount

 

Take a little break from shopping and decorating and join us for a class or two this Saturday, Dec. 1st.

 

To sign up for class, call Paper Crown

at 254 224-7435 or email at cindy@papercrown.net.

 

Stephanie Rubiano Teaching This Weekend

We are so excited to have the talented Stephanie Rubiano at Paper Crown for two classes this weekend, Sat., Nov. 17th & Sun., Nov. 18th. Stephanie is a native Texan from Austin with a unique style that combines vintage with smart sass. If you have never taken from Stephanie, you are in for a real treat. I promise you will walk away with some treasured projects, a new knowledge of tips and techniques and extras to inspire you at home where you can sharpen your new knowledge.


Stephanie was featured in this summer's issue of Where Women Create and the most recent issue of Somerset Studio.

First up!

 



 

 

Plastic Perching Pixies

Sat., Nov. 17, 2018
10-5

Stephanie Rubiano, $105 + $20 kit fee

6 hour workshop

All skill levels welcome

 

Class Description:

 

This workshop is a reboot of my popular ‘Perching Pixies’ class where we will utilize the magic of inkjet shrink plastic rather than wood to create tiny 3D standalone artworks!  I will show you simple decorative techniques to add color and pattern to your shrink plastic pieces.  We will then add metal hats, wings and other accessories to the pixies using cold connections.  Ways to engineer the proper seating for your wonderful plastic creations will be discussed and demonstrated.   Come and enjoy a relaxing day where we will revisit an old childhood friend and give it an artful makeover!

Kit fee:  $20

 

Kit will include 2 sheets of shrink plastic with printed imagery, miniature nuts and bolts, socket wrench, wood blocks, small perch for a pixie, handout with directions

 

 

students should bring: 

Objects for your pixies to perch on or in (toy blocks, tiny cups, game pieces, etc.)

Pencil    

Small scissors (I like Fiskar’s 5”)

X-Acto knife

Ruler

Favorite trims and treasures

Cutting mat

 Optional:

Thin gauge metal from candy, tobacco, cookie tins

 

Tin shears (Fiskars Microtip Soft Touch scissors work well)

 

 

 

 



Cabinet Card Curiosities

Sun., Nov. 18, 2018

10-5

Stephanie Rubiano, $105 + $20 kit fee

6 hour workshop

All skill levels welcome

 

Class Description:

 

 We will use original cabinet cards and cdvs (tiny cabinet cards) to create wonderful cut outs!  You can make a single one to stand alone or create a grouping to grace a shelf!  You will learn how to use a jeweler's saw and work with metal (drilling, cutting, etc.).   Techniques to color and decorate the cards will be explored as well. To further accentuate your pieces, lightweight accessories will be crafted from inkjet shrink plastic. So gather some of those monochromatic cards you have lying around and give them some personality!!  

 

Kit fee: $20

3 Cabinet cards

Imagery printed on shrink plastic

Saw blades

1/16” eyelets

Needles

 

Supplies students should bring: 

Pencil    

Small scissors

Awl or needle tool

Ruler

Favorite papers, trims and treasures

Optional: These tools are great to have in your toolkit and you won’t have to wait in line to use mine!

 Jeweler’s saw frame (110-134  www.riogrande.com)

V-slot bench pin (110-010  www.riogrande.com)

Favorite colors of embroidery thread

Thin gauge metal from candy, tobacco, cookie tins

Tin shears (Fiskars Microtip Soft Touch scissors work well)

Cabinet cards (4 ½” x6 ½”)

 

 

To sign up  for classes, call Paper Crown at 254 224-7436

 

2 Fun Classes this Weekend- 11/10 & 11/12

We have 2 classes coming up that are the perfect solution to cool weekend. If you have wanted to take one of Jenn's classes, join us Saturday from 10:30-4 for her last doll class of the year. If you have been wanting to start a doll collection here is your opportunity. This class is for ALL skill levels and I promise you will adore your doll.

Holiday Wall Doll

Sat., Nov. 10th

10:30-4

Jenn of Noodle and Lou

$75 includes all supplies

 

 

We think this is a perfect study break for all of you Baylor students or Baylor fans!

 

 

  Sic 'em Bears Watercolor Class

Sun., Nov. 11th

1-3

Angie, $40

* Student discount of $25 with student id

 

Call Paper Crown to sign up for class, 254 224-7436

 

 

Holiday Goodies are Coming out this Week!

Stephanie Rubiano Weekend Nov. 17th & 18th

 

 

 

I love it when I open up an art magazine and a friend is featured! This is the current issue of Somerset Studio which is at the store and it features one of my most favorite teachers, the talented Stephanie Rubiano, who happens to be at teaching at Paper Crown in a few weeks. Actually this is the second time Stephanie has been featured in an art magazine since the move to Waco. Stephanie was also featured this summer in Jo Packham's first addition of Where Women Create. So you can see, I'm not the only one that thinks this lady is super talented.

 

 

Stephanie will be at Paper Crown the weekend of Nov. 17th & 18th for two amazing workshops featuring her shrink art. You will leave her class with lots of goodies, knowledge of new techniques and inspiration to create.

 

  

Plastic Perching Pixies

Sat., Nov. 17, 2018
10-5

Stephanie Rubiano, $105 + $20 kit fee

6 hour workshop

All skill levels welcome

 

Class Description:

 

 This workshop is a reboot of my popular ‘Perching Pixies’ class where we will utilize the magic of inkjet shrink plastic rather than wood to create tiny 3D standalone artworks!  I will show you simple decorative techniques to add color and pattern to your shrink plastic pieces.  We will then add metal hats, wings and other accessories to the pixies using cold connections.  Ways to engineer the proper seating for your wonderful plastic creations will be discussed and demonstrated.   Come and enjoy a relaxing day where we will revisit an old childhood friend and give it an artful makeover!

Kit fee:  $20

Kit will include 2 sheets of shrink plastic with printed imagery, miniature nuts and bolts, socket wrench, wood blocks, small perch for a pixie, handout with directions

Supplies students should bring: 

Objects for your pixies to perch on or in (toy blocks, tiny cups, game pieces, etc.)

Pencil    

Small scissors (I like Fiskar’s 5”)

X-Acto knife

Ruler

Favorite trims and treasures

Cutting mat

 Optional:

Thin gauge metal from candy, tobacco, cookie tins

Tin shears (Fiskars Microtip Soft Touch scissors work well)

 

Cabinet Card Curiosities
Sun., Nov. 18, 2018

10-5

Stephanie Rubiano, $105 + $20 kit fee

6 hour workshop

All skill levels welcome

Class Description:

We will use original cabinet cards and cdvs (tiny cabinet cards) to create wonderful cut outs!  You can make a single one to stand alone or create a grouping to grace a shelf!  You will learn how to use a jeweler's saw and work with metal (drilling, cutting, etc.).   Techniques to color and decorate the cards will be explored as well. To further accentuate your pieces, lightweight accessories will be crafted from inkjet shrink plastic. So gather some of those monochromatic cards you have lying around and give them some personality!!  

 

Kit fee: $20

3 Cabinet cards

Imagery printed on shrink plastic

Saw blades

1/16” eyelets

Needles

Supplies students should bring: 

Pencil    

Small scissors

Awl or needle tool

Ruler

Favorite papers, trims and treasures

Optional: These tools are great to have in your toolkit and you won’t have to wait in line to use mine!

 Jeweler’s saw frame (110-134  www.riogrande.com)

V-slot bench pin (110-010  www.riogrande.com)

Favorite colors of embroidery thread

Thin gauge metal from candy, tobacco, cookie tins

Tin shears (Fiskars Microtip Soft Touch scissors work well)

Cabinet cards (4 ½” x6 ½”)

To sign up for class, call Paper Crown at 254 224-7436.

 If you sign up for both classes, you will receive a $10 discount.