A Work of Heart Studio

Weekly Newsletter:  April 18, 2017

 

 

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A Work of Heart Studio

2196 Lincoln Avenue
San Jose, California 95125

408.266.1005

 

 

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***Apr***

 

 

Nicole Austin
April 28 - Abstract Backgrounds

April 30 - Luscious Layered Portraits

 

***Nov***

Carrie Schmitt
TBD Nov

 

 

 Notes from Andrea

 

We are already planning the August-October calendar.  Notice the book clubs are already scheduled.  If you have any requests please let me know so that I can be sure to schedule accordingly.  I know it is hard to believe, but I don't read minds...;)  If there is a class you've been "waiting" for please email me and let me know so I can get it on the calendar for you.  We will be scheduling through May and then taking a break in June & July for the remodel.  (more about that below)

 

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Our final (before the remodel) guest teacher workshops are coming up.  Read about them on the blog here

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UPDATE:  There's no place like home!  That is what I'm finding when looking for a new location (which has been STRESSFUL!) I've decided that I will focus my energy in the month of June and July and remodel the location we have loved for the past 10 years.  IF the perfect place for relocation is revealed, I will pursue it..but until then, I'll transform what I have into something even more useable for everyone.  This does not mean I won't be moving in the future...just that I'm staying put until the ideal location becomes available.  Thank you all for your loving words and prayers.  I am encouraged and excited about this decision.

Next 10-Days

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

4/18/2017 
Book Club: No Excuses Art Journaling
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM


4/19/2017 
Mixed Media Sampler (Silhouette)
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

 

4/19/2017 
Watercolor Backgrounds 201
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

4/19/2017 
Jewelry: Embossed Metal with Resin
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

4/20/2017 
Wire Wrapping 101
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

 

 

4/20/2017 
Painted Plaster + Canvas Tote Bag
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

 

4/20/2017 
Hands-On Color Theory (Color Confidence!)
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

 

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New Thursday Night Series Starting

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4/20/2017 - 5/25/2017 
Art Journaling - 6 Week Series
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

In this series you will explore aspects of visual journaling. 

VISUAL JOURNALING "Visual journaling is a creative way to express and record life's experiences, feelings, emotional reactions, or our inner world - visually and verbally. Essentially, visual journaling can become a potential key to the artmaking process. 
Exploring our own thought process through visual journaling is essential in a world that is in a state of continuous change. Just as there are many ways to express oneself artistically, there are many ways to create visual journals. By committing to the visual journaling process, one can learn how to access his/her inner language of imagery and express it both visually and verbally, while exploring the connection between image and word. Through visual journaling one can also become capable of articulating connections between their own personal art-making experiences and the works of master and contemporary artists." - Michael Bell

This series is broken up into 6 lessons:
1. Color Confidence - Selecting and mixing colors
2. Motif - Handmade stencils, masks & stamps
3. Mediums - exploring paints, gels, gessos & pastes
4. Image & Line - transferring methods
5. Lettering - Hand drawn letters/words
6. Composition - exploring balance, white space, symmetry, repetition

Bring a journal (8x10 or 9x12 watercolor journal is preferred) and we will provide all the supplies you need. 

 


 

4/21/2017 
Coffee & Color
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

 




4/23/2017 
Abstract Watercolor + Mixed Media
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

 

4/23/2017 
Abstract Watercolor Exploration: A Mini Journal Making Workshop
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM


4/23/2017 
Torch Enameling - Penny Cabochons
3:30-5:30 PM

 

4/23/2017 
Triple Wrap Rhinestone, Leather & Bead Chain Bracelet
5:30-7:00 PM

 

4/24/2017 
Book Club: No Excuses Art Journaling
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

 

4/24/2017 
Abstract Watercolor Exploration: A Mini Journal Making Workshop
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
 

4/25/2017 
Soldering Workshop
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
 

4/25/2017 
Jewelry: Fold Forming + Enamel + Etching
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
 

4/25/2017 
Book Club: No Excuses Art Journaling
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
 

4/26/2017 
Mixed Media Sampler "Unmasked"
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
 

4/26/2017 
Petit Sterling Rosette
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

 

4/26/2017 
Jewelry: Fold Forming + Enamel + Etching
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
 

4/27/2017 
Mixed Media Collage
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

 

4/27/2017 
Book Club: No Excuses Art Journaling
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

 

4/27/2017 
Introduction to Encaustic with Naomi Haskell
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

 

 

4/27/2017 
Handcut Stencils + Stamps
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
 

4/28/2017 
Abstract Collage Backgrounds with Nicole Austin
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

 

 

4/28/2017 
Coffee & Color
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
 

4/30/2017 
Luscious Layered Portraits with Nicole Austin
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

 

 

4/30/2017 
Introduction to Modern Calligraphy **Full** Next session is May 21
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM