Thursday, January 17, 2013

The Love Shack with Jill Quillinan










Artist and teacher, Jill Quillinan believes there are no limits to the
kinds of things you can solder!



In this class, Jill teaches you
how to make your
very own tea light house called
"The Love Shack".








We'll start out playing with paper, collage, then
sandwich your
pretty little lovelies between glass.
We will then solder your pieces to form a lovely
house adorned with a pair of wings and a HeArT.



 This class is for creative adults into mixed media, altered art and good times!  No soldering experience necessary.


DATE:  Saturday, April 6, 2013 from 10am – 4pm


COST:  $67, all materials and lunch included.     Bring beverage.
Supply list provided with registration.


REGISTRATION & Q’s:
Send an email to
Dusty DeHaven at
DeHavenDesign@gmail.com or www.smittendust.blogspot.com
              Classes are now at 257 S. Bridge St., Dimondale,
                                               on the main floor. (No stairs!)



 





TEACH. CRAFT. LEARN

Friday, January 11, 2013

Altered Train Case Class






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!





Join Dusty DeHaven in this all day class as she shares her original design to upcycle one of the most important vintage luggage pieces in women’s travel! 



DATE:  Saturday, January 26, 2013 from 10 – 4, $47, Lunch included!
Supply list provided with registration.

REGISTRATION & Q’s: Send an email to Dusty DeHaven at DeHavenDesign@gmail.com or go to www.smittendust.blogspot.com for additional information.







Sunday, January 6, 2013

Go Legit: A Road Map for Making a Legitimate Business



Let’s get down to business!  The real, legal part of business that some of us, ahem, may have put off.  What’s so creative about business taxes or getting a permit?  (Wait, I needed a permit???)

Join Cathy Adcock, CPA, MPA as the tour guide to set up your creative business legally with what you need to know for record keeping, paying taxes, obtaining licenses, forming the business.

You’ve decided that there is a market for what you create and need a road map for making it a legitimate business.  This class will help you chart your course!

ü  Select and Register a Business Name
ü  Choose a Legal Structure for Your Business
ü  Consider if You Need Licenses or Permits
ü  Register for Business Taxes
ü  Prepare Yourself Financially
ü  Hire Employees (or Not)
ü  Get Professional Assistance and Utilize the Network of Resources

Put your new creative business on the path to legitimacy by being purposeful and organized.  Let’s get started by taking your creative passion to the next level!

DATE:  Tuesday, January 15, 7:00 -9:00 pm , $20

REGISTRATION & Q’s: Send an email to Dusty DeHaven at DeHavenDesign@gmail.com or go to www.smittendust.blogspot.com for additional information.

Tuesday, January 1, 2013

Vision Board Workshop


January 12, 2013
with Tricia Headley


Think of it as Pinterest for the soul!  Is travel a goal this year?  Improved health and fitness?  More time to get creative and/or organized? What do you want to accomplish this year?

Start 2013 focused with clear goals! Sound unrealistic?  Join Tricia Headley as she guides the class through the process of creating individual Vision Boards!

Spend a Saturday ripping, tearing, arranging and pasting to create your personal vision, goals or action plan for the New Year – in collage form! 
What to Bring?

·         Scissors

·         Magazines to rip, tear and glue onto the vision board.  Images as well as words are used in this project

·         Foam core (to fit a frame of your choosing – upcycled from a thrift or antique store or new. See your goals daily!).
 
This class is for creative adults into mixed media, altered art, #lovelansing! If you can use a glue stick, you can do this class!

DATE:  Saturday, January 12, 10 am – 4:00 pm , $32, lunch included (please bring a drink)

REGISTRATION & Q’s: Send an email to Dusty DeHaven at DeHavenDesign@gmail.com or go to www.smittendust.blogspot.com for additional information.