Anniversary Sale
Saturday, July 3
10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Come and help us celebrate our 17th anniversary with food, fun, friendship, free make-and-takes, and unbelievable sale prices! This is our biggest sale of the year. Don’t miss it! Watch your e-mail box for more information.
Gamsol and Prismacolor
with Asela Hopkins
Thursday, July 8
10:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.
$15.00
Learn how to color with Prismacolor Pencils and blend with Gamsol to create beautiful dimension on four different stamped cards. Bring colored pencils, Gamsol, two to three small stumps, sander, pencil sharpener, workbox, and Prismacolor pencils: 1027 peacock blue, 917 sunburst yellow, 908 dark green, 947 dark umber, 918 orange, 924 crimson red, 1054 warm grey.
Copic Coloring Beginners Class
with Asela Hopkins
Saturday, July 10
10:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.
$15.00
Create some fun summer cards with delicious fruit images. Learn how to color with Copic alcohol markers and develop a better understanding of how to use shading and highlighting. Asela will provide markers. Bring workbox. This class is only for beginners or those who want to take the basics of Copic coloring again. (The same class will be taught for all others with an additional card showing an advanced technique.) Optional to bring: Copic markers RV02, RV04, R46, R22, Y38, YG03, YG95, and blender.
Coffee with Karen
Wednesday, July 14
10:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.
$12.00
Relax and have fun in this no-stress rubber stamping play group. Make two unusual cards that are easy enough for beginners but appealing enough for experienced stampers. Come early for coffee and sweets! Bring workbox.
Copic Coloring
with Asela Hopkins
Thursday, July 15
10:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.
$15.00
This is a repeat of the beginners class offered on July 10 with an additional, advanced technique card added. This class is limited to those who have already taken a Copic class with Asela. Bring workbox. Optional to bring: Copic markers RV02, RV04, R46, R22, Y38, YG03, YG95, and blender.
Silk Painting: Floral Scarf
with Nina Tarnuzzer
Saturday, July 17
9:30 to 11:30 A.M.
$35.00
Learn to paint using the French Serti method with modern silk paints that are permanently heat set with an iron. It is so easy, with none of the fuss and mess of steam setting dyes. The new scarf design features lovely flowers and leaves on a 21-inch square habotai silk scarf. A sample is on display at the shop. Try “wet on wet” technique that flows and blends, and then “wet on dry” for layering color intensity. This is a two-hour express class. The scarf will already have both the image outline and the gutta outline completed for you. In addition, all materials are provided. Class fee includes use of paints, brushes, gutta, markers, frame, and scarf.
Basic Grey Card Kit
of the Month
Thursday, July 22
10:30 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.
or
Friday, July 23
10:30 to 5:00 P.M.
or
Saturday, July 24
10:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
$25.00
Our year-long club has only two sessions left. Opportunities to take advantage of this special value are almost over.
Create 12 cards using a monthly Basic Grey kit consisting of 12" x 12" designer cardstock, 6" x 6" paper pads, and a selection of embellishments. Rubber stamping and e-mailed color directions are included. Some work can be completed at home. Allow three or more hours of shop time to complete the cards. Two sheets of alphabet and design stickers make it possible to create 12 additional cards, if you choose. It is advised that kits be picked up before class to precut papers. These monthly gatherings are a great value and offer the fun and camaraderie of creating with others. Bring a 12" personal trimmer and workbox.
Inchie Swap
Monday, July 26
10:15 A.M.
Free
Invasion of the Inchies
Monday, July 26
10:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.
No P.M. Class this Month
$12.00
These deceptively addictive little rubber stamped gems are only 1" x 1", but the creative potential is huge. Create six themed inchies and mount them on a layered card. Bring workbox. Optional to bring: inchie punches.
ATC Swap
Saturday, July 31
10:00 A.M.
Free
Make new friends and use up some of your stash of papers and embellishments by creating some artist trading cards. Start with a 3 1/2" x 2 1/2" piece of cardstock. Stamp it, paint it, emboss it, and/or glue patterned paper to it. Add a rubber stamped focal point. Embellish it and you are ready to trade. Need some inspiration? Come and peruse the shop collection of 2,300 artist trading cards.
Mystery ATCs
with Christy Hawkins
Saturday, July 31
10:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.
$15.00
Are we making ATCs with a mysterious theme? Not exactly... they are “mystery” ATCs because Christy has procrastinated in deciding on a theme. Watch the shop and Picture Trail for information as the plot unfolds. What is known is that there will be 4 themed ATCs for your fun and enjoyment. If you can’t come and want a kit, let Donna know in advance. Bring your workbox.
Copic Coloring
with Asela Hopkins
Saturday, August 7
10:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.
$15.00
Improve your alcohol marker expertise with new techniques using floral designs. Learn how to color large open areas with Copic markers. Instructions on coloring patterned papers will be included. Bring workbox. Ask for marker list.
Coffee with Karen
Wednesday, August 11
10:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.
$12.00
Relax and have fun in this no-stress rubber stamping play group. Make two unusual cards that are easy enough for beginners but appealing enough for experienced stampers. Come early for coffee and sweets! Bring workbox.
Copic Coloring
with Asela Hopkins
Thursday, August 19
10:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.
$15.00
Learn how to color with Copic alcohol markers and develop a better understanding of how to use shading and highlighting. Bring workbox. Ask for marker list.
Canes on Glass
with Kathy Plante
Saturday, August 21
10:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
$65.00
Come learn the basics of working with this exciting medium and create an exquisitely embellished glass orb to display in your home. In this class, especially geared toward the beginner, we will learn how to condition polymer clay and make two Skinner blends. The blends will be used to create a flower petal cane and a leaf cane, slices of which will be used to adorn a glass ornament. Each student will go home with enough prepared material to decorate many more ornaments. All supplies including 7 colors of polymer and a glass ornament are included in the class fee. Bring a sack lunch and workbox. Optional to bring: pasta machine and clay blade.
Whimsical Houses
with Mary Ellen Siemen
Thursday, August 24
10:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.
6:00 to 8:00 P.M.
$15.00
Indulge your sense of whimsy and create 3 cheerful cards. These playful cards feature colorful houses that will make you and your recipient smile. Bring workbox and paintbrush. Ask for marker list.
Basic Grey Card Kit
of the Month
Thursday, August 26
10:30 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.
or
Friday, August 27
10:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
or
Saturday, August 28
1:00 to 5:00 P.M.
$25.00
This is the last session of our year-long club. This is the last opportunity to take advantage of this special value.
Create 12 cards using a monthly Basic Grey kit consisting of 12" x 12" designer cardstock, 6" x 6" paper pads, and a selection of embellishments. Rubber stamping and e-mailed color directions are included. Some work can be completed at home. Allow three or more hours of shop time to complete the cards. Two sheets of alphabet and design stickers make it possible to create 12 additional cards, if you choose. It is advised that kits be picked up before class to precut papers. These monthly gatherings are a great value and offer the fun and camaraderie of creating with others. Bring a 12" personal trimmer and workbox.
ATC Swap
Saturday, August 28
10:00 A.M.
Free
Make new friends and use up some of your stash of papers and embellishments by creating some artist trading cards. Start with a 3 1/2" x 2 1/2" piece of cardstock. Stamp it, paint it, emboss it, and/or glue patterned paper to it. Add a rubber stamped focal point. Embellish and you are ready to trade. Need some inspiration? Come and peruse the shop collection of 2,300 artist trading cards!
August Artist Trading Cards
with Nina Tarnuzzer
10:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.
Saturday, August 28
$15.00
A Small Cleverness last-Saturday-of-the-month tradition: As always we make four artist trading cards (2.5" x 3.5"). These feature Lockhart and Memory Box stamped images and a variety of products and techniques. Check out the class samples in the shop or on Picture Trail in advance of class. A one-week notice is required if requesting a kit. Bring workbox and gold Krylon pen.
Inchie Swap
Monday, August 30
10:15 A.M.
Free
Invasion of the Inchies
Monday, August 30
10:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.
or 6:00 to 8:00 P.M.
$12.00
These deceptively addictive little rubber stamped gems are only 1" x 1", but the creative potential is huge. Create six themed inchies and mount them on a layered card. Bring workbox. Optional to bring: inchie punches.
Coming... Polymer clay artist Lisa Pavelka...Friday, September 3rd.
Please refrain from wearing any kind of scents in the shop. It is objectionable to those with sensitive noses and/or health conditions.
For your convenience, workbox items are available to purchase at A Small Cleverness. If you do not own class supplies or, if you forget to bring needed items, purchases may be made before or during a class. Bring scissors, tape, tape runner, bone folder, foam tape, glue stick, and white craft glue (not Elmer’s). You may find the following items to be useful also: black marker, pencil, ruler, stylus, permanent black ink pad, 1/8" hole punch, dental floss threader, X-acto knife with new blade, small cutting mat, small watercolor paint brush, double-sided tape, and disposable gloves.
Prepaid registration is required. Names cannot be placed on class lists until payment is received. No refunds can be issued for any class cancellations. A store credit will be issued for a class fee taught by a local instructor only if notification of cancellation is made 48 hours prior to class time. A class kit, as complete as possible, due to the nature of the class, will be given to students who cancel a class less than 48 hours prior to class time. For out-of-town instructors, cancellations received prior to 5 days will result in a store credit. Students who cancel a class less than 5 days prior to class time will receive a class kit, as complete as possible. For out-of-state instructors, the criterion is one week for a credit, less than one week for a kit. A Small Cleverness reserves the right to cancel any class (with full refund) for lack of minimum attendance. Class fees can be paid in person, with a charge card by phone, or with a check by mail. Please include class name and date.
