Other Classes:
Listed below are Lenna's classes that are not currently scheduled (but could be scheduled) at Lenna's home studio . . . at your store or meeting place . . . or we may be able to arrange to have the lesson presented via email. Included in the description of the class is a cost estimate per student so you have an idea of my rates. Class prices will vary depending on the supplies provided, the number of students taking the class, and the traveling distance for Lenna; of course all of this will be agreed upon before the class is scheduled! With prior arrangement, small groups or individuals may be accommodated at Lenna's studio in Avon, CT and we can arrange for larger classes to be taught at other locations.
Please contact Lenna for more details on any of these classes; click on the thumbnail photos below for a larger, more detailed photo.
Fabric Classes . . . . .
Painted & Stamped Silk Scarves
Lenna's silk scarf was published in the book New Techniques for Wearable Art by: Ricë Freeman-Zachery in September of 2004. Come to this class and learn how to paint and stamp on silk, it's easy, permanent, and beautiful! Two silk scarves are included in the cost of class.
(3 - 4 hour class - $45.00 per student)
Expand your fun with ATCs (artist trading cards) by using fabric! In this class you'll learn how to create fabric ATCs with no stitching at all (we'll use glue instead) and hand-sewing. I'll also bring my sewing machine so that you can machine sew a few! We can try some already made fabric transfers as the base for our ATCs. I'll give you some history and information on artist trading cards, and we'll use ARTchix fabric and Alpha Stamps fabric images. At the end of the class there will be the opportunity to swap some of the ATCs we've made . . . . that is, if you can give them up!
(2 - 3 hour class - $35.00 per student)
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as featured in Expression Magazine - September/October 2004
This is a class based on an
accordion-style Fabric book I created. It was featured in Expression Magazine,
September/October 2004 issue, pages 68-71. You are welcome to bring your own
fabric, or use mine. We will add lace, trim, and charms. We'll hand sew, fuse
and use mostly glue to put our books together. You will be able to create a fabric book with
little or no sewing! For all levels of fabric collage experience. If you took
my Image Transfer class or have fabric transfers of your own that you've made, you can
bring them along to add to your book.
(3 - 4 hour class - $40.00 per student)
as featured in Expression Magazine - May/June 2005
We will create 8 Artist Trading Cards and a book with a fabric cover to keep them in. The ATC's will become the pages for our book when we place them in clear pockets. We'll do some easy silk ribbon embroidery sewing on the cover and a bit of fabric stamping too. Learn many different quick backgrounds to make beautiful Artist Trading cards and create a unique book filled with vintage ARTchix Studio and Alpha Stamp images. You will find Lenna's ATCs published on the Cover of the May/June 2005 issue of Expression Magazine!
This class will be held from 10:30am-4:30pm with 1/2 hour break for lunch.
(5 hour class - $60.00 per student)
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In this workshop we'll
will learn about a variety of transfer techniques:
packing tape transfers,
inkjet printed paper transfers and inkjet printed transparencies that we will transfer
onto paper with gel medium.
We'll also transfer onto fabric with gel medium.
You will make both fabric & paper gel medium transfers for use in future projects and
leave the class with a better
understanding of what works for you and what kinds of transfers you like.
(3 hour class - $40.00 per student)
Wow! Learn how to stamp on fabric with real leaves and flowers for a beautiful, natural look. We'll use fabric paints and nature items that you've collected (or use some of mine). Please bring 3 or 4 pieces of cloth or clothing items to class. Cloth must be pre-washed with no fabric softener added for best results. Lighter colored fabrics are easiest to print, but certain paints can print on top of darker fabrics too. Natural fibers work best. I will go over heat setting instructions in detail so your fabric stamping will last!
(3 hour class - $40.00 per student)
Here are some samples of what you might do in this fabric stamping workshop, depending on what you bring to class! This is a great introduction to fabric stamping with lots of hands-on help available . . . OR, if you've had some experience it could be the time you need to work on those handmade Holiday gifts with a variety of stamps & supplies available! Try both fabric paints and fabric inks and discover which stamps work best. Please BRING TO CLASS a number of items: 4 to 6 pre-washed pieces of fabric or clothing-NO fabric softener used and remember that 100% cotton or silk will work better than a fabric blend. Suggestions: a couple of T-shirts, a cotton or silk blouse, an apron, cloth napkins, a canvas tote bag, fabric for a project you'll complete later, plain pillowcases, or other clothing items including sweatshirts or jean jackets! This workshop is geared for beginners and for those of you who have done fabric stamping on your own, but need to schedule time and be able to use the instructor's large collection of art rubber stamps! Receive help and inspiration from a widely published fabric stamp artist and try a variety of fabric paints and ink!
(3 - 4 hour class - $45.00 per student)
as featured in Expression Magazine - January/February 2002
The Art Pillow is a great project and/or gift. It's perfect for those of you who have been hesitant to try fabric stamping beacuase I will go over how to use fabric inks and fabric paints and teach you a cool transfer embossing technique! The pillowcase you’ll create is done in collage style with a combination of fabric stamping techniques and transfer methods -- plus we’ll add color to our pillowcases with Color Box Crafter’s Inks. Everything we do can be heat set or is otherwise permanent. The pillowcase and pillow form included in the cost of the class.
(2 - 3 hour class - $50.00 per student including supplies)
Fabric Pendants or Ornaments . . .
as featured in RubberStampMadness Magazine, January 2002
In this class you will create a soft cloth pendant (or ornament) out of muslin. We will paint and stamp the fabric first! Fabric glue is used to put this project together easily. We'll stuff the ornament with fiberfill and embellish the front of the ornament with a sheer ribbon that we'll stamp first. We'll accent your creation with a 14K Gold Krylon marker, and then we'll sew on seed beads the pendant to finish it. Please bring your favorite beads and feel free to use beads I provide for the project. We'll finish this project off by adding a silk cord for a pendant, or a loop for an ornament. You will make at least one of these in class and begin another! An elegant and eye-catching gift for yourself or someone special . . . . .
(2 - 3 hour class - $40.00 per student)
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Altered Books & Artist Book Classes . . . .
Altered Books: Beyond the Basics
Join me for a 3 hour workshop on Altered Books where we will use eyelets, vellum, transparencies, watercolor crayons & chalk inks, fabric, fringe & beads. Learn how to make windows and doors in our books, including spider web windows. We'll have lots of ARTchix Studio and Alpha Stamps items to play with too! You must BRING your own book to alter and you are welcome to bring anything else you'd like to add.
(3 hour class - $40.00 per student)
as featured in ARTitude Zine - Summer 2002
Using bamboo skewers to create the spine, we will make an unusual journal. First we’ll create the cover, decorating the front with an image if you wish. Bring your favorite or use one I provide from ARTchix Studio or Alpha Stamps. We’ll cut all the pages, insert the skewers and weave them together at the top and the bottom with fibers. We’ll also add beads. I will supply some, but please bring your favorite beads to add. See the sample book photos for ideas on what to bring. This is a cool journal; perfect for displaying photos, your favorite quotes and images.
(2 hour class - $35.00 per student)
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as featured in Expression Magazine - March/April 2002
This is an ALL day class (10-4pm or 11-5pm). Class will include a break for lunch and shopping if it's held in a store OR looking at all the art and class samples if it's held at Lenna's Studio! You'll learn how to make a star book (which has a sewn binding) and have the time to stamp and decorate the entire book according to your theme and colors. What a wonderful gift this would make for someone special! You'll leave the class with a completely finished star book! More star book photos to inspire you are located here.
This class will be held from 10:30am-4:30pm with 1/2 hour break for lunch - please bring a bag lunch!
(5 hour class - $60.00 per student)
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as featured in ARTitude Zine - Autumn 2004
This is a fantastic “book” with pages based on an ancient origami fold. The covers open up to show off a tea house top. Inside are many stamped and decorated tags that you can pull down to reveal what they say. It’s based on an old fortune telling/ornamental Asian book. this book is amazing, but not hard to do in class with Lenna. Published in the Autumn 2004 issue of ARTitude Zine.
(3 hour class $40.00 per student)
The Changeable Accordion Book . . .
as featured in Expression Magazine - January/February 2005
As published in Expression Magazine: January/February 2005 on pgs.60-63. This is the Amazing 'Changeable' Accordion Book! A quick-change artist type of book. This book can open like a traditional book, an accordion book, or you can make the spine flip in 2 different directions and then change it back!
(2 hour class - $35.00 per student)
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I love this book. This is a wonderful project to create from Making Books and Journals. Using a hexagon pattern, the pages are cut out of watercolor paper and the covers are cut from mat board. We will stamp the pages with permanent ink and use watercolor crayons and Twinkling H2Os to decorate the pages. The sample book has a “honey bee” theme that you can follow if you wish. IF you don't go for that, bring a few stamps of your own on another theme. This little 3” x 3” book is surprising when it opens up from one hexagon to seven, revealing a story as it opens. FUN!
(2 hour class - $35.00 per student)
This little book is created from cardstock and mini coffee filters. We will sew it together with a modified pamphlet stitch and enclose favorite quotes (or little notes) into the pages. We will give the book color by stamping and stippling with Adirondack ink pads. This mini book is completed by using Twinkling H2Os and a 24 K gold Krylon Marker. So much fun!
(2 hour class - $35.00 per student)
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Other Classes . . . .
This class will give you ideas on how to start a collage and finish it, based on various background techniques credited to Claudine Hellmuth. We will combine acrylic paints with a variety of household products to create wonderful backgrounds for canvas collages . . . masking tape, tissue paper rubbing alcohol, baking soda and plastic wrap! We will create a collage or two using one or more of your canvas backgrounds. Please bring to class: 2 – 3 canvas boards of any size from 3” x 5” to 8” x 10”, assorted collage material that you’d like to include (optional), and 8oz of Golden brand matte or gel medium. Photos from one of my canvas collage classes are here.
(3 hour class - $40.00 per student)
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Please contact Lenna to schedule any of these classes or workshops. If you have questions, she will answer you as soon as she can.
