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DiP into painting
Drop-In Painting classes are a fun way to explore and learn about painting without a huge commitment. Drop-In Painting is a way to express yourself while painting under the guidance of an experienced artist. Relax. Create. Enjoy a cup of tea. Drop-in painting is now being offered MORE often… SUNDAY: 11am-1pm SUNDAY: 1pm-3pm TUESDAY: 7pm-9pm…
a cool place in Montreal
I sat at this scene the other day, painting. It happened to be?áon a crest, and I felt the loveliest?ábreeze lifting off the water. There were some rogue, illegal?ábathers splashing away down below, but no-one seemed to mind. Their laughter and belly flops filled the air with the sound of children, even though they were…
Custom Workshops: have creativity, will travel
The brains behind Fleurbain, Tammy Schmidt CHT and Natasha Henderson BFA,?áare pleased to announce an exciting new service: Customised Workshops. Combine these two women’s talents?áfor an inventive and?áinnovative experience that is tailored to meet your needs. For groups, clubs,?ácorporate teams, or?ájust a?ágathering of friends, Tammy and Natasha will craft?áa unique?áworkshop with the greatest of expertise…
Herbal Creativity… Valentine’s Version
The first Herbal Creativity Spa Weekend workshop was held this last weekend. It was a thoroughly delicious, educational,?ácreative?áand fun experience. Participants learned to make?ásucculent herbal truffles, beautiful felted soaps, and pretty Boudoir Boxes. They enjoyed some herbal teas, made a bath tea, and tasted a?áHealthy Hot Chocolate. They made (and some dared to sample…) a?átrue…
delicious stuff, some might call it ice-cream
A month ago, I was putting the following ingredients together for a fruit sauce. ?áWhile making it, I was reminded of ice cream. ?áIt looked delicious and cold. I gave it a taste, and it was amazing! ?áSo I decided that I was indeed making ice cream. ?áThis combination is sweet, but not too sinful.…
Book Binding Basics
You need: -Paper?á -Good solid cardboard?á -Scissors or cutting edge?á -Gluestick?á -White glue or rubber cement?á -Cheesecloth or similar fabric?á -Pretty paper or fabric?áfor covering?á -More pretty paper?áfor inside of covers?á-Thread and needle As I mentioned once before, I managed to take a?ábook-making course during my final year of art-school. We learned various techniques to…
DIY Gift Idea: Bottlecap Magnets
Last Christmas one of my favorite gifts to receive was a set of handmade fridge-magnets. My pal made these with old bottlecaps (never throw them away again!), glue, magnets, images, and glitter. Remarkably simple, and completely fantastic. This link?áprovides clear instructions on how to make them, but basically, you just need to apply those objects…
