Bird and Bloom Book, Saturday with Jen and Kari
Weekend of October 17
– 19, Kari McKnight
Holbrook and Jen Crossley Classes!
The Aussie and the Columbus girls return with three days of cool classes
in
metal etching, painting and mixed media!
Happy Harvest Mixed Media with Kari
Victorian Tag Pendant with Jen
Wednesday, August 13, 6 – 9 PM, Drawing with Denny O'Meara (4 wk class begins)In
this intro-intermediate class you will have fun
exploring basic concepts and guidelines for creating artistic line-based
expressions using a pencil. Learn to use contour line variations, tones
and textures to make your own unique art forms. Use shading and
perspective techniques to give your art work depth and realism.
Subjects
will include still life, landscapes and the human form. Four week
class, beginning on August 13.
$60 for 4-wk class.
Wednesday, August 14, 1-3, ADVANCED ZENTANGLE® Jane Reiter$60 for 4-wk class.
Develop your meditative practice further by tangling with white pen on black paper. We will use white pen on black paper and experiment a bit with color using color pencils. Prerequisite: Introduction to Zentangle class with a CZT. Bring your Sakura 05 black pen, stump and pencil to class. Class fee $35.
Don't forget to stop by the Dimondale Farmer's Market! Look for the signs.
Thursday, August 21 - Private Event
Explore the beautiful simplicity of drawing Zentangles in a radial design. (Prerequisite *basic Zentangle® session), $35
Note: This was a WONDERFUL class and I hope she does it again! DD
Work on your writing style as Joanne Huffman guides the group in exercises to bring out the writer in you.
Rewrite a poem or known verse
and turn it into something new, in your own words. This supportive class will feature different ways
to develop journal writing and could include joys, fears, hopes, goals, advice
from mom, advice to yourself or from the kids. $25
Supply list: a piece of art or journal
spread that you want to add
words to; writing implement, writing paper; and [optional] thesaurus
words to; writing implement, writing paper; and [optional] thesaurus
Saturday, March 22 from 10-4 - Prayer Flags with Shirley Bentsen
What
better time to make prayer flags than the spring – the season of hope, renewal
and change!
Rooted in Buddhist tradition,
modern prayer flags have become a means of creative expression – small works of
fabric art containing wishes of peace, healing or whatever sentiment is close
to the heart.
Join Shirley Bentsen for a day of spirited fun, complete with the freedom to play with a variety of art/craft supplies and techniques!
Join Shirley Bentsen for a day of spirited fun, complete with the freedom to play with a variety of art/craft supplies and techniques!
Prayer
flag samples will be available for inspiration!
Techniques used could be stamping, stenciling, painting, beading, sewing
(hand or machine), appliqué.
This class is for creative adults into mixed media, altered art and good times!
No sewing experience necessary.
Mondays for 4 weeks: March 17, 31, April 7, 14 from 6-9
Drawing with Denny O'Meara
In this intro-intermediate class you will have fun exploring basic concepts and guidelines for creating artistic line-based expressions using a pencil. Learn to use contour line variations, tones and textures to make your own unique art forms. Use shading and perspective techniques to give your art work depth and realism. Subjects will include still life, landscapes and the human form. Four week class, beginning on March 17. (NOTE: class does not meet March 24, but resumes March 31)
Drawing with Denny O'Meara
In this intro-intermediate class you will have fun exploring basic concepts and guidelines for creating artistic line-based expressions using a pencil. Learn to use contour line variations, tones and textures to make your own unique art forms. Use shading and perspective techniques to give your art work depth and realism. Subjects will include still life, landscapes and the human form. Four week class, beginning on March 17. (NOTE: class does not meet March 24, but resumes March 31)
Monday, March 24 from 6-9 AlteramaRama Scarf
Supply list: sewing machine, thread, scissors
Saturday, March 15 from 10-4 - Starving Artist Sale at SmittenDust Studio, 257 S. Bridge St., Dimondale
Thank you buyers and sellers for a fun day!
Artists will be selling older work to clear out the basement and make room for more. Pick up wonderful pieces for a pittance!
Watercolor
paintings, handmade cards, ceramics, jewelry, scarves, mixed media collages,
photography—AND MORE
Local
artists including Jeanie Croope, Jane Reiter, Mark Dehetre and Lanet Sawyer are clearing out
their studios! We want to make space for new fresh artwork! Take
advantage of this spring cleaning with lots of fantastic bargains.
If you'd like to sell, please contact Jane Reiter at janereiter@sbcglobal.net 
Wednesdays for 4 weeks: February 12, 19, 26, March 5 from 6-9
Drawing with Denny O'Meara
In this intro-intermediate class you will have fun exploring basic concepts and guidelines for creating artistic line-based expressions using a pencil. Learn to use contour line variations, tones and textures to make your own unique art forms. Use shading and perspective techniques to give your art work depth and realism. Subjects will include still life, landscapes and the human form. Four week class, beginning on February 12, $60
Zendalas with Jane Reiter
Explore the beautiful simplicity of drawing Zentangles in a radial design. (Prerequisite *basic Zentangle® session)
Friday, February 28 through Sunday, March 2, 2014
Wild
Winter Wonder
with best friends
Kari McKnight Holbrook and Jen Crossley!
with best friends
Kari McKnight Holbrook and Jen Crossley!
Monet's Garden with Kari!
Friday, February 28, 9-4, Monet’s Garden in full bloom
inspired this exuberant, joy filled journal.
Van Gogh inspired the energetic painting style. ANYONE can paint these
flowers. NO SKETCHING EXPERIENCE
REQUIRED to create your own playful paper garden.
Friday, February
28, 6-9, Let’s Brooch the Subject with Jen
Come along and learn the addictive technique of metal etching, cold
connections, polishing metals, patinas and the art of sawing.
Discover how to make these very unique brooches. In
this fun class of Lets Brooch the subject.
Saturday, March 1, 9-4, What’s
Cooking, Good Looking?! with Jen
Discover how to make this vintage looking metal etched Cook Book .This will be a future family Heirloom for sure.
Discover how to make this vintage looking metal etched Cook Book .This will be a future family Heirloom for sure.
Metal etching, patinas and cold connections
techniques and how to work with hinges will be taught! Learn how to bind this special book all together for a unique piece.
Be they bats or butterflies, birds, angels or fairies this continentally
mixed team of instructors will guide you through this magical mystery tour to
create your hearts fancy. Tons of tips,
and a gazillion giggles promise to be a lively finish to a fun and art filled
weekend!
Wednesday, January 22 for 4 weeks from 6-9 -Drawing with Denny O'Meara
In this intro-intermediate class you will have fun exploring basic concepts and guidelines for creating artistic line-based expressions using a pencil. Learn to use contour line variations, tones and textures to make your own unique art forms. Use shading and perspective techniques to give your art work depth and realism. Subjects will include still life, landscapes and the human form. Four week class, beginning on Jan 15,
Thursday, January 23 from 6-8 Get to Know Your Sewing
Machine with Carol Schon
Carol
explains the mystery of the sewing machine! Questions such as, "Why
does my sewing machine have all these feet?" and "How do I thread this
bobbin?" and "Is this supposed to do that?!"
Bring your sewing machine, attachments, manual (if you have it) and any other "mystery parts" and Carol will explain, teach, sample and give confidence to the newbies among us!
Bring your sewing machine, attachments, manual (if you have it) and any other "mystery parts" and Carol will explain, teach, sample and give confidence to the newbies among us!
Sunday, January 26 from 1 - 3 Valentine Zentangle® with Jane Reiter
Use tangle patterns to create unique and special Valentines. Students must have completed Intro to Zentangle class.
Wednesday, January 29 from 6-9 - Drawing with Denny O'Meara See above
February Classes
Explore the fundamentals of a peaceful, meditative drawing approach with black pen on white paper. We will learn a few tangles as this is a wonderful session for those who believe that they cannot draw! Class fee includes basic drawing kit. $43
Pre-registration required at smittendust.blogspot.com please specify as to which date you are registering. Other dates for this class are February 3, March 3, and April 7.
Wednesday, February 5 from 6-9 - Drawing with Denny O'Meara See above
Get creative with an old lampshade! This class will show you how to transform an old shade into a conversation piece with vintage lace, crochet, and burlap. A lampshade will be provided or you can bring your own. You will have access to a pile of old lace and other vintage goodies to dress up your shade. Class and materials fee $35. Supply list: Glue gun and glue sticks
Sunday, February 9
from 1- 4 Craft 911! Saving lives one glue
stick at a time! Bring a project to work
on and a snack to share and get to know our creative community! Free to attend.
Tuesday, February 11 from 6 -9 - Alterama-Rama Scarf with Jane Reiter
Upcycle
sweaters, t-shirts and embellishments into a gorgeous scarf! All
materials supplied, or bring your old favorites to use!
Supply list: sewing machine, thread, scissors
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, November 8-10, Kari McKnight Holbrook brings her magic crafty bag of techniques for a weekend of new classes! See our blog http://smittendust.blogspot.com/2013/10/fall-frolic-with-kari-mcknight-holbrook_2.html for details and registration.
Saturday, November 16, 10-2 –Zombies Love Felt Flowers! –
Class 1: Fabric flowers are all the rage on Pinterest and other places on the web. Learn to make three varieties with versatile felt flowers in plenty of time for holiday gift making, both sew and no-sew versions! These flowers make wonderful brooches, headbands, and embellishments for hats and tote bags. Taught by Mitzi Curi.
Class 2: "Zombies" are hot right now, and you can learn to
make some fun and whimsical felt versions in this class! Your finished
zombies can be used as ornaments or embellishments for a variety of
projects. Taught by Lisa Longlois.
Class 1: Fabric flowers are all the rage on Pinterest and other places on the web. Learn to make three varieties with versatile felt flowers in plenty of time for holiday gift making, both sew and no-sew versions! These flowers make wonderful brooches, headbands, and embellishments for hats and tote bags. Taught by Mitzi Curi.
Zombies are adorable!
Sunday, November 17, 1-4 Craft 911! Saving lives one glue stick at a time! No rules, no expectations, no cost! Bring your project and a snack to share.
Wednesday, November 20 6-8 Holiday 3D Zentangle with Jane Reiter
Apply Zentangle to paper mache or wood ornaments, candle holders, plates and small items. Students must have completed Intro to Zentangle class.
Friday and Saturday, November 22-23 9-7 and 9-4 Dimondale Holiday Home Craft Show at SmittenDust Studio! Show with a variety of crafters and artists for holiday gifts! Free to attend!
Thursday, Sept 19, 5:30 – 7:30 Tanglemania with Jane Reiter, inspirational session and not a class. Please bring refreshments to share.
Saturday, Sept 14, 10-5 MIABA Meeting Michigan Altered Books and Art. FULL.
Artist Kathy Wood is excited to be teaching this silk dying class
because
it is so much fun!
Students
will learn several scarf design techniques using dye, stamps, resist and
others. You’ll leave with a beautiful,
billowy silk scarf, designed by you!
Fantastical Fused Bags
with Dusty DeHaven
You’ll never look at trash the same way again!
Learn
to upcycle everyday plastic bags into cute and practical bags
in this fast
paced class with Dusty DeHaven.
At
least two projects should be completed during class time!
Zentangle in 3D
With Jane
Reiter
Apply your tangling skills to more than tiles!
Join Jane in seeing numerous possibilities for tangling on
three-dimensional objects.
Experiment with plates, vases, mugs, shrinking plastic, plastic ware and
ceramics.
Learn how to utilize paint pens and various markers to create delightful
and luscious patterns.
Fun Fringe Bracelet
with Sheryl Stephens on July 20, 2013
with Sheryl Stephens on July 20, 2013
Artist and teacher, Sheryl Stephens
Fringe
It! Join Sheryl Stephens for this a fun
class
that will not only show you BASIC bead stringing skills, but also how to take that bracelet and give it some FUN beaded fringe embellishment details.
that will not only show you BASIC bead stringing skills, but also how to take that bracelet and give it some FUN beaded fringe embellishment details.
It’s
two classes in one!
Introduction to Zentangle with Jane
Reiter
Sunday,
July 21, 2013
Anyone
who thinks they can’t draw or believes they aren’t creative should sign up for
Jane’s Introduction to Zentangle. Students
will be amazed at what is created when learning to draw the Zentangle®
way.
Zentangle is simply drawing structured patterns
with pen and paper. A Zentangle drawing
is not intended to be a realistic or descriptive picture.
Learn to make deliberate strokes to form fun and
delightful patterns.
Participants will also develop a personal
tangle, discovering a well of innate creativity with this meditative practice
that is fun, portable, satisfying and devoid of technology.
Benefits include increasing creativity,
relieving stress, and there are no rules or mistakes.
Unlock Your Passion with Sheryl Stephens
Granny Squares with Jane Reiter
Go
retro and learn the FUNdamentals of crocheting granny squares!
Students
should feel comfortable doing chain and double crochet stitches.
This
session will also allow you to see how different shapes (other than squares)
are created. 
For
all the Americana lovers or anyone who loves to make jewelry, learn how to turn
an old test tube into a one-of-a-kind necklace, celebrating our
independence.
Tucked inside is
a hand stitched banner with the words "Let Freedom Ring".
No soldering experience necessary!
No soldering experience necessary!
Prayer Flags with Shirley Bentsen
They contain heartfelt messages…or sentiments…or intentions…or prayers that release into the universe as flags dance in the outdoor breeze.
Rooted in Buddhist tradition, modern prayer flags have become a means of
creative expression – small works of fabric art containing wishes of peace,
healing or whatever sentiment is close to the heart.
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| Shirley K. Bentsen |
Join fiber artist, Shirley K. Bentsen, for a day of
spirited fun, complete with the freedom to play with a variety of art/craft
supplies and techniques.
Prayer flag samples will be available for inspiration! Techniques used could be stamping,
stenciling, painting, beading, sewing (hand or machine), appliqué
Sunday, June 9, 1-4 - Craft 911! Escape to the SmittenDust Studio! No rules, no expectations, no cost! Bring a snack to share.
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
from 1-3 or 6-8 Granny Squares with Jane Reiter
Go retro and learn the FUNdamentals
of crocheting granny squares!
Thursday, May 23, 1-3, Mustache Class – learn how to crochet a crafty mustache pin! (Prerequisite *Crochet 101) With Jane Reiter
Take one vintage
train case, some beautiful fabric, a bit of trim and a vintage book to
transform the coolest new carrying case for art supplies, projects,
journal-makings! With Dusty DeHaven
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