New Classes for November 2013

Exciting News!!

Jen Starr will be traveling in the area and will be stopping by to teach two classes.


Mixed Media Christmas Book
Wednesday, November 20th 6pm-10pm
We will be using Jen's absolute favorite products from Viva Décor, Art Anthology and Ranger to produce a beautiful and unique 6x9 (and 3” thick!) chipboard book with boxy extensions that will flip out to the sides for even more interest and room! While incorporating mists, Distress stains, Inka Gold, a variety of shimmering texture mediums from Viva and Tim Holtz dies and stamps to embellish you will learn a plethora of mixed media techniques to create some fabulously festive effects to celebrate the holidays in an artistic way!
Click here for more details and a list of materials needed for class.



Mixed Media Canvas Class
Wednesday, November 20th 1pm - 3pm

 (every canvas will be unique... these are just 2 examples!)

Working on a 12x12 stretched canvas you will create a mixed media masterpiece full of color and texture with a variety of surfaces! You will learn fun and unique ways to use a variety of mists and paints from Art Anthology and beautiful mediums from Viva Decor to create gorgeous dimensional effects that will bring your art and photo to life! No previous painting experience is needed!
Click here for more details and a list of materials needed for class.

Call Cafe Crop (219-661-1624) or stop by our new location at the Old Lake County Courthouse.

A Starr is Coming!!!

You heard right...........

Jen Starr is coming back July 28th. 

Last year's projects were so much fun, and we are excited about this year's projects. Here is a sneak peek at the projects.

Life is Beautiful 

10am-1pm

This is an 8"X9" chipboard gate book with flipping and folding interactive pages. We will be using die cut elements from Tim Holtz and Memory Box, Distress Inks, Gesso, Dyan Reavely's templates from Crafter's Workshop and Glimmer Mists in colors that Jen designed for Tattered Angels.

Cost: $45

Supplies needed: scissors, 12" paper trimmer, pencil, tape runner, strong adhesive (i.e. Glossy Accents or Red Line Tape), scoring tool, and a heat gun(if you have one).

Imagine the Possibilities Mini-Book

2pm - 5pm

We will construct this chubby little mini-book from a Tim Holtz die with an easy stitched book binding. We will use Distress Stains, Sticky Back Canvas, Texture Fades, fabric, Stickles, Idea-ology embellishments, Tim's stamps for Stamper's Anonymous, and Basic Grey Paper.

Cost: $45

Supplies needed: scissors, 12" paper trimmer, pencil, tape runner, strong adhesive (i.e. Glossy Accents or Red Line Tape),tapestry needle (if you have one) and an awl or tool to poke small holes.

Stop by or call Cafe Crop (219.661.1624) to register, as spots will fill up quickly.