This class is scheduled to begin on October 13, 2009.

Week 1: Prep Work and Collage:
Start by learning how to choose a suitable journal, one that will take paint and not fall apart. Next, learn how to prep the journal to take paint, with techniques that can be used to prime many other surfaces for acrylic painting. Learn the basics of collage, with special tips on visual style and techniques that artists use to create visual interest. Learn techniques and methods for tearing and distressing paper, tips on what types of printed images will perform well and which will bleed, and tips on gluing work correctly and in an archival fashion. Get insider advice on color and composition that will help you in any of your future forays into mixed media art, while creating beautiful collage work on the covers of your new journal.

Week 2: Texture Tools and Stencils:
Learn to make fun homemade stencils that allow you greater creativity in your stenciling and can save you lots of time and money shopping at craft stores. Next, add real 3-Dimensional texture to your journal covers using my personal, tried and true, secret technique. Also, learn the basics of vibrant and permanent Staz-On inks and cleaners, a wonderful product you'll find yourself coming back to time and again.

Week 3: Painting:
Learn the basics of color mixing as well as methods and practices for layering fluid acrylics to achieve your desired look. This week is the perfect lesson for newcomers to fluid acrylics and a great review for those with experience. Learn as you work, painting both covers this week. The techniques and theories learned this week can be applied to any mixed media project you plan in the future.

Week 4: Finishing Touches:
Bringing it all together. Use the collage techniques you learned in week 1 to finish the inside covers of your new journal. Learn ways to seal your journal so that it will stand up to wear. Also, learn to embellish your journal, and other future projects, with ribbons, fibers, brass embellishments and gold leafing to create the look you desire for your piece.

This is a fun upbeat class for all levels and NO prior painting experience is necessary! Join us!

The supply list will be sent to all students one week before the class starts. Once you buy this class you will receive an email order confirmation, but you will not hear from us again until the supply list is sent.

A high speed connection to the internet is recommended for all students.

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In order to participate in online classes at joggles you are expected to have basic computer and internet skills. You need to be able to browse the internet, know how to download and save a document to your PC's hard drive, and understand how to open and save email attachments. It is your responsibility to learn these skills before the class begins.

Please be certain you are comfortable with all of these skills. Class fees will not be refunded once the class has begun.