Fall Classes and Events

I have a list of upcoming events, and I think you'll be excited. This year we've been branching out in what we teach and offer. So, classes over the next few months are really covering a wide gamut of topics. Look for classes on Fine Art as well as for Papercrafting (Click on our classes page to see all classes offered)

Papercrafting classes - 2016
Whimsical Faces & Hair $99
Vintage Values & Monotones $99
Sept. 9th Charolette NC
Sept. 23rd Las Vegas, NV
Sept. 23rd, Sacramento, CA
Oct. 14th, Boston MA
Oct. 14th Hanover, MD
Oct. 14th Portland, OR

Dress for Success, Clothing & Accessories
Sept. 10th Charolette NC
Sept. 24th Las Vegas, NV
Sept. 24th, Sacramento, CA
Oct. 15th, Boston MA
Oct. 15th Hanover, MD
Oct. 15th Portland, OR

Note if you want to take all 3 workshops in a location, we offer a package discount HERE.

New! Fine Art Workshops 2016
Fine Arts 101 class-
This is a basic overview of using Copic markers, from blending to paper choices. No experience necessary! Lots of great content, offered in a couple locations coming up soon. Only $99, classes run from 9am to 1pm

Sept. 10th Phoenix AZ, Taught by Jennifer Dove
Nov. 4th Dallas, TX, Taught by Ryan Weber


Fine Arts: ThINKing Outside the Box
Use a limited color palette to make amazing mini masterpieces. No experience necessary! $99, 2 to 6pm.

Sept. 10th, Phoenix AZ, taught by Jennifer Dove


Fine Arts: Portraits with Copics
This is a mid-level class that goes in-depth on how to acheive more realistic portraits with Copic markers. Learn how to achieve good skin tones, and more $99, class runs from 2 to 6pm

Nov. 4th Dallas, TX


Papercrafting Classes- 2017
Standard Certification
Jan. 18th 2017  Phoenix AZ

Coloring Flowers with Copics
Jan. 18th, 2017 Phoenix AZ

Intermediate Certification
Jan 19th, 2017  Phoenix AZ

New! Hand Lettering with Copic  $120
Jan. 20th 2017  Phoenix, AZ


New! Copic Coloring Animals $99
Jan. 21st 2017  Phoenix, AZ

Coloring Landscapes with Copics $99
Jan 21st 2017  Phoenix, AZ

Conventions
We have booths at many events this Fall. If you are nearby any of these upcoming locations then stop by and check us out!

Sept 9-11th, Rose City Comic Con, Portland OR - Comic convention
Oct. 8th, Main St. Stamping, Portland, OR - I'll be teaching Copic coloring workshops
Nov. 4-5th, Pinners Convention, Salt Lake City UT - Hand lettering, coloring, adhesives, home decor paint, and more
Nov. 11-13th, Eucon, Eugene, OR - Comic Convention, we're hosting live art demos and ongoing workshops
Nov. 16th - 17th, Tools of the Trade, Eugene OR - I'll be doing free, live coloring demos
Nov. 18-20th, CTNX, Burbank, CA - Professional artist gathering, we'll have workshops and demos

Upcoming Workshops

Paper crafting workshops
I can't believe that this year is almost over! I was going over my lists and I realized that a new year means new workshops are listed on the Copic website.  Lots of dates and locations are now listed.

New for 2016:
Coloring Flowers: Beyond the Book- This workshop includes some great images from the coloring flowers book, but also includes some new images. This class is taught on the same day, in the evening on any day that we are also offering a Standard Certification class.

Continuing from last year:
Standard Copic Certification: The ultimate class for paper crafters who want to know all the fundamentals of using Copic Markers. Learn how to test papers, inks, airbrush, and choose colors. Learn multiple blending techniques and experiment with a little mixed media.

Intermediate Certification: This class is perfect for people who have taken the Standard Certification class and now want to learn how to color more like an artist. Learn how to apply shadows and choose colors beyond the basics. Discuss composition ideas and how to color tricky situations and more complex images.

Whimsical Faces & Hair: Learn tips and tricks for coloring a variety of fun faces and hairstyles. Try many different color combinations and get ideas for adapting into your own stamp projects.

Vintage Values & Monotones: Have you ever wanted to color beautiful sepia images or in a limited color palette? This class is a great way to experiment with a variety of colors and techniques for beautiful images.

Dress for Success: Coloring Clothing & Accessories: From wrinkles to textures and patterns, this class will help you color many different fabrics and fabric styles. Leather, plaid, metal, and so much more!

Lots of exciting opportunities in 2016 to learn how to use Copic Markers. For more info about any class I've mentioned please visit the Copic workshop page on the website. 

New Orleans Classes

I was busy booking my events this Spring, and due to flights, I came up with a hiccup in one of my schedules. It meant I had to spend an extra day in New Orleans. This is good news for you, because it means that next month I will be offering a couple of classes that were not on our schedule!

Coloring Flowers with Copics
Sunday, March 29th, New Orleans, LA
9 am to 1pm, $99  Taught by Marianne Walker

Learn basic Copic techniques as well as some advanced tips for making your flowers look more dimensional and authentic.

This special workshop is an introduction to the the beautiful projects found in the upcoming Coloring Flowers book. The book will be released in Spring 2015 as part of a new series of introductory Copic Coloring Books. Attendees will color a few projects straight from the book. All images and supplies provided. 

Coloring Flowers: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW

Tracing Memories: Coloring Photo Line Art
Sunday, March 29th, New Orleans, LA
2 pm to 6pm, $99  Taught by Marianne Walker

Learn how to convert digital photographs into stunning personal works of art using Copic Markers. This fun and relaxing class is different from other Copic classes. Suitable for everyone—from new beginners to advanced Copic users.

You’ll be coloring frameable 5 x 7” artwork, created from photographs, while learning coloring tips and techniques along the way. Learn how to easily match colors and quickly color larger areas. All supplies provided.

Coloring Photo Line Art: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW

2015 Upcoming Workshops and Classes

2014 is nearly over, can you believe it? We have so many classes starting up next year that I can't help but get excited! If you haven't taken one of our great introductory coloring classes, then I encourage you to make this your year to learn. Visit the Copic website for a full list of 2015 classes and locations near you. Scroll down the page to see all the workshops and which classes are open now and which classes will be opening soon. If you took one of our classes last year, we encourage you to retake, as we have new manuals, new content, and so many exciting changes!

Register Now!
Jan. 7th, Anaheim CA, Standard Certification taught by Sherrie Siemens
Jan. 8th, Anaheim CA, Intermediate Certification, taught by Sherrie Siemens
Jan. 9th, Anaheim CA, More Whimsical Faces & Hair taught by Colleen Schaan
Jan. 9th, Anaheim CA, Vintage Values and Monotones taught by Colleen Schaan
Jan. 10th Anaheim, CA Dress for Success- Coloring clothing and Accessories, taught by Colleen Schaan
Jan. 11th Anaheim CA, Coloring Flowers with Copic- taught by Marianne Walker
Jan. 11th Anaheim, CA, Coloring Photo Line Art (Tracing Memories), taught by Marianne Walker

Feb. 6th Phoenix, AZ Standard Certification taught by Debbie Olson
Feb. 7th Phoenix, AZ Intermediate Certification taught by Debbie Olson
Feb. 6th Miami, FL More Whimsical Faces & Hair, taught by Cindy Lawrence
Feb. 6th Miami FL Vintage values and Monotones, taught by Cindy Lawrence
Feb. 7th Miami FL, Dress for Success: Coloring clothing and Accessories, taught by Cindy Lawrence

Feb. 13th Seattle, WA More Faces & Hair, taught by Michelle Houghton
Feb. 13th Seattle, WA Vintage values and Monotones taught by Michelle Houghton
Feb. 13th Seattle WA, Dress for Success: Coloring clothing and Accessories, taught by Michelle Houghton

Opening soon:
Feb. 20th Houston TX Standard Certification
Feb. 21st Houston TX Intermediate Certification
Feb. 20th Orlando, FL Standard Certification
Feb. 21st Orlando, FL Intermediate Certification
Feb. 27th Detroit, MI More Faces & Hair//Vintage Values and Monotones
Feb. 28th Detroit, MI, Dress For Success: Coloring Clothing and Accessories

March 6th Calgary, Alberta More Faces & Hair//Vintage Values and Monotones
March 7th Calgary, Alberta Dress For Success: Coloring Clothing and Accessories
March 13th, Chicago, IL Standard Certification
March 14th Chicago, IL Intermediate Certification
March 13th St. Louis MO More Faces & Hair//Vintage Values and Monotones
March 14th St. Louis MO, Dress For Success: Coloring Clothing and Accessories
March 13, Dallas, TX Standard Certification
March 14, Dallas, TX Intermediate Certification

December and January Classes

Can you believe that 2015 is just around the corner?? Eeek! I was just getting used to 2014 and now I'm thinking about the classes I'll be teaching in January.

I have some great workshops and classes coming up around the country, so if you see something nearby, sign up!

December
In December I will be visiting Arizona and teaching some great classes based on the popular tracing Memories program. Come and learn how to convert your own photographs into outlines you can color with Copic markers and turn into your very own custom works of art. No experience needed! These are great classes for both beginners as well as advanced Copic users.

Dec. 3 AZ Scrapbooking, Green Valley, AZ coloring workshop. Contact the store for more details. http://azscrapbooking.net/

Dec. 4th Scraps of Love, Peoria, AZ Photo coloring workshop, contact the store for details. http://scrapsoflove.us/

Dec. 4th, Occasional Artist, Glendale, AZ Photo Coloring Workshop, contact the store for details.
http://www.theoccasionalartist.com/

January
In January, our new round of Copic Classes start. You can register now for all of our classes held in Anaheim, CA during CHA. Click HERE for details on these classes.

You'll see our classic Certification classes offered, as well as some new Color & Ink workshops. More Faces and Hair gives you different images and different challenges than last year's class. Vintage Values and Monotones teaches you how to adapt your coloring for sepia, grayscale, or other color variations you may not have tried yet. Then, Dress For Success, Clothing and Accessories will step you through ruffles, pleats, leather, and more. I will be teaching Tracing Memories, Coloring Photo Line art, teaching you new things to do with your markers and digital photography. And, a new exclusive, Coloring Flowers, a fabulous class for both beginners as well as skilled Copic users where we color nothing but flowers and leaves. You'll learn something great from each class, so register today!

Jan. 7th Standard Certification
Jan. 8th Intermediate Certification
Jan. 9th More faces and Hair
Jan. 9th Vintage Values & Mono Tones
Jan. 10th Dress for Success- Clothing and Accessories
Jan. 11th Coloring Flowers
Jan. 11th Coloring Photo Line Art