Upcoming events!

Demos and classes in Oregon

Over the next few months I will be a lot of places in Oregon. If you live nearby, I'd love to see you at one of my events. I have classes I'll be teaching to adults, teens, and kids, so be sure to check it out!

Saturday, Jan 24th  Tigard, OR  Coloring classes at  Main Street Stamping and Stationary in Tigard, OR. Contact their store for more information and to register. 

Saturday, Feb. 7th  Springfield, OR  Springfield Public Library 11am to 1pm, Tracing Memories class for adults. We will be coloring images from around Lane County.

Sat-Sun, Feb. 14-15th  Eugene, OR  Oregon Asian Celebration 1-4pm each day in the kids' art room. All ages

Saturday, Feb 28th  Tigard, OR  Coloring classes at  Main Street Stamping and Stationary in Tigard, OR. Contact their store for more information and to register. I will teach coloring Easter Images, Tracing Memories, and Airbrushing.

Thursday, March 5  Eugene, OR U of O Bookstore, main campus location, Proudly Oregon event. I'll be making some great marker drawings and answering questions. (the photo is from last year's demo, where I am coloring a photo line art of a building on the U of O campus).

Saturday, March 14 Eugene, OR Girls Rule! for girls ages 9-14 and a caring adult. I'll be teaching some fun drawing workshops. More info later.

Monday, March 23rd Springfield, OR Springfield Public Library kids' Eric Carle art workshop. We will be making some great Eric Carle-style images. (Similar evens will be held in April at the Eugene Libraries.)

Classes and Workshops near you

We have a new Copic website! Visit the Copic classes 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, since we have most of the year already posted. Note: if you take all three workshops in a location on one weekend, you get a $50 discount! See website for more info.



Feb. 6th Phoenix, AZ Standard Certification taught by Debbie Olson

Feb. 7th Phoenix, AZ Intermediate Certification taught by Debbie Olson

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

Feb. 20th Houston TX Standard Certification taught by Lori Craig

Feb. 21st Houston TX Intermediate Certification taught by Lori Craig

Feb. 20th Orlando, FL Standard Certification Taught by Cindy Lawrence

Feb. 21st Orlando, FL Intermediate Certification Taught by Cindy Lawrence

Feb. 27th Detroit, MI More Faces & Hair//Vintage Values and Monotones taught by Debbie Olson

Feb. 28th Detroit, MI, Dress For Success: Coloring Clothing and Accessories taught by Debbie Olson

March 6th Calgary, Alberta More Faces & Hair//Vintage Values and Monotones Taught by Sherrie Siemens

March 7th Calgary, Alberta Dress For Success: Coloring Clothing and Accessories Taught by Sherrie Siemens

March 13th, Chicago, IL Standard Certification taught by Lori Craig

March 14th Chicago, IL Intermediate Certification taught by Lori Craig

March 13th St. Louis MO More Faces & Hair//Vintage Values and Monotones taught by Michelle Houghton

March 14th St. Louis MO, Dress For Success: Coloring Clothing and Accessories taught by Michelle Houghton

March 13, Dallas, TX Standard Certification taught by Debbie Olson

March 14, Dallas, TX Intermediate Certification  taught by Debbie Olson

March 20th Hanover, MD Standard Certification Taught by Cindy Lawrence

March 21st Hanover, MD Intermediate Certification Taught by Cindy Lawrence

March 20th Portland, OR Standard Certification Taught by Sherrie Siemens

March 21st Portland, OR Intermediate Certification Taught by Sherrie Siemens

Upcoming:

April 10 Phoenix, AZ More Faces & Hair//Vintage Values and Monotones

April 11th Phoenix, AZ Dress For Success: Coloring Clothing and Accessories

April 17th Charlotte, NC More Faces & Hair//Vintage Values and Monotones

April 18th Charlotte, NC Dress For Success: Coloring Clothing and Accessories

April 17th New Jersey,  More Faces & Hair//Vintage Values and Monotones

April 11th New Jersey, Dress For Success: Coloring Clothing and Accessories

April 24th Indianapolis, IN,  More Faces & Hair//Vintage Values and Monotones

April 25th Indianapolis, IN,  Dress For Success: Coloring Clothing and Accessories

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

Cute Witch, free art and classes

Free Digi Image
Ooooooohhh! It's Fall!! I love drawing Fall pictures. And I love sweets, so what's better in life than to sit down and color a sweet little Halloween picture that I just drew?

Actually, I drew a picture because of guilt. Nancy reminded me that I haven't updated my blog in a month. Sorry!! So, here is a free digi image to keep you happy for now, and then tomorrow I'll post the full tutorial.

Colors used: BV11, BV13, BV17, G14, YR14, YR68, E31, E34, E39, E00, E21, Y11, Y08, B34, B41, BG000

 So, click on the outline image, save it to your computer, and have fun coloring! (For personal use only. You can refer people to my blog for the full tutorial if they are interested in where you got it).

Consider it my little gift to you for enduring my laziness in blogging.

Make a cute card from the image, color it to hang it on your fridge, give it to your kids...just make sure you share the smiles. Smiles you don't share with others are wasted opportunities.



Copic Class Updates
Meanwhile, the year is winding to a close and we only have a few more classes left to register for. Next year we are going to fewer locations, so if you see a class near you, sign up! If classes don't fill, we aren't likely to head back to that area. You can visit the Copic website for registration and class details.


Oct. 3 Vancouver, BC  Standard Certification, taught by Sherrie Siemens
Oct. 4 Vancouver, BC Intermediate Certification, taught by Sherrie Siemens
Oct. 4 Orlando, FL Whimsical Faces & Hair, taught by Cindy Lawrence
Oct. 4 Orlando, FL Airbrushing for Papercraft, taught by Cindy Lawrence
Oct. 11 Houston, TX Whimsical Faces & Hair, taught by Cindy Lawrence
Oct. 11 Houston, TX Airbrushing for Papercraft, taught by Cindy Lawrence

Oct. 11 Kalamazoo, MI Whimsical Faces & Hair, taught by Debbie Olson
Oct. 11  Kalamazoo, MI Airbrushing for Papercraft, taught by Debbie Olson
Oct. 24 Portland, OR  Standard Certification, taught by Sherrie Siemens
Oct. 25 Portland, OR  Intermediate Certification, taught by Sherrie Siemens


Nov. 8 Manhattan, NY  Whimsical Faces & Hair, taught by Cindy Lawrence
Nov. 8 Manhattan, NY Airbrushing for Papercraft, taught by Cindy Lawrence
Nov. 8 Minneapolis, MN Whimsical Faces & Hair, taught by Debbie Olson
Nov. 8  Minneapolis, MN Airbrushing for Papercraft, taught by Debbie Olson
Nov. 7 Atlanta, GA  Standard Certification, taught by Colleen Schaan
Nov. 8 Atlanta, GA  Intermediate Certification, taught by Colleen Schaan
Nov. 15 Indianapolis, IN Whimsical Faces & Hair, taught by Lori Craig
Nov. 15 Indianapolis, IN Airbrushing for Papercraft, taught by Lori Craig

Fall Class updates

Do you know there are only 4 more months left in 2014? Wow, time is flying!

That means that you are running out of chances to take classes in your area. Next year we may not be going to as many locations, and our current workshop offerings will be different.

There is still time to register for any of our upcoming classes, and new classes are still opening for 2014. But remember, time is flying, so don't delay registering today! Visit the Copic website for registration and class details.

Papercrafting Certifications & Workshops

Sept. 5 Alexandria, VA  Standard Certification, taught by Lori Craig
Sept. 6 Alexandria, VA Intermediate Certification, taught by Lori Craig
Sept. 6 Philadelphia, PA Whimsical Faces & Hair, taught by Cindy Lawrence
Sept. 6 Philadelphia, PA Airbrushing for Papercraft, taught by Cindy Lawrence
Sept. 20 Boston, MA Whimsical Faces & Hair, taught by Cindy Lawrence
Sept. 20 Boston, MA Airbrushing for Papercraft, taught by Cindy Lawrence
Sept. 20 Calgary, AB Whimsical Faces & Hair, taught by Sherrie Siemens
Sept. 20 Calgary, AB Airbrushing for Papercraft, taught by Sherrie Siemens

Oct. 3 Vancouver, BC  Standard Certification, taught by Sherrie Siemens
Oct. 4 Vancouver, BC Intermediate Certification, taught by Sherrie Siemens
Oct. 4 Orlando, FL Whimsical Faces & Hair, taught by Cindy Lawrence
Oct. 4 Orlando, FL Airbrushing for Papercraft, taught by Cindy Lawrence
Oct. 11 Houston, TX Whimsical Faces & Hair, taught by Cindy Lawrence
Oct. 11 Houston, TX Airbrushing for Papercraft, taught by Cindy Lawrence



Oct. 11 Kalamazoo, MI Whimsical Faces & Hair, taught by Debbie Olson
Oct. 11  Kalamazoo, MI Airbrushing for Papercraft, taught by Debbie Olson
Oct. 24 Portland, OR  Standard Certification, taught by Sherrie Siemens
Oct. 25 Portland, OR  Intermediate Certification, taught by Sherrie Siemens

Other Events:
You know that I'm always busy doing something, coloring here and there, attending conventions and more. I love being able to share Copic markers with so many different ages and groups.

Salt Lake Comic Con Sept. 4-6th. Copic will have a booth and I will be ahnging out, answering product questions, and generally having a swell time. Come see us and get an awesome deal on markers! Salt Lake Comic Con

Teen Manga Drawing Class, Springfield Library, Monday, Sept. 22nd. Free for teenagers! Come learn to draw manga characters and use Copic products. This is a great introductory class.

Saturday, Oct. 4  I will be teaching a few different coloring classes at Main Street Stamping and Stationary in Tigard, OR. Contact their store for more information and to register. Spots are almost full!!

Anime, Workshops and more!

Summer is here and I sure am busy! Read carefully to find where I will be this Summer, or to take a workshop. Lots to do for all ages and interests.


Anime Expo
July 3-6,  I will be hosting a range of classes at Anime Expo in downtown Los Angeles. Copic will be sponsoring our own workshop room, with classes on everything from basic Manga inking, to creating your own Kaiju Beasts (like Godzilla or Mothra).

Here's a fun downloadable anime girl to color that I drew for Anime Expo a couple years ago. Enjoy!

FREE Workshops this Summer
If you are in the Eugene area, I will be teaching some free workshops through the City of Eugene Libraries.

July 15th, 6-7:30pm, Downtown Library "Tracing Memories, Relaxation Coloring" Color scenes from around Eugene, learn how to create your own outlines from digital photographs, and have fun.

July 16th, 2-4pm Downtown Library Teen, Markers & Airbrush Art. Learn how to color with Copic Markers and experiment with the airbrush system.

July 17th, 2-4pm Bethel Branch, Teens, Intro to Zombie Drawing.
July 18th, 2-4pm Sheldon Branch, Teens, Intro to Zombie Drawing. This fun class will leave you screaming for brains! Come learn the basics of anatomy and how to make your own Undead.

Upcoming Papercraft Classes
If you are in the Portland area, I will be teaching some coloring classes and be hosting a book signing at Main St. Stamping in Tigard, on Sat. July 26. More details later.

Certifications and Workshops
There are a LOT of Copic Certifications and Workshops coming up. Visit the Copic website for registration and class details.

Now Open, Filling Fast!
June 20, Grand Rapids, MI Standard Certification, taught by Debbie Olson
June 21, Grand Rapids, MI Intermediate Certification, taught by Debbie Olson

June 27, Boston, MA Standard Certification, taught by Cindy Lawrence
June 28, Boston, MA Intermediate Certification, taught by Cindy Lawrence

July 11, Philadelphia, PA Standard Certification, taught by Cindy Lawrence
July 12, Philadelphia, PA Intermediate Certification, taught by Cindy Lawrence
July 18, Madison, WI Standard Certification, taught by Debbie Olson cancelled
July 19, Madison, WI Intermediate Certification, taught by Debbie Olson cancelled

Aug 8, Garden City, NY Standard Certification, taught by Cindy Lawrence
Aug 9, Garden City, NY  Intermediate Certification, taught by Cindy Lawrence 
Aug 8, St. Louis, MO, Standard Certification, taught by Lori Craig
Aug 9, St. Louis, MO  Intermediate Certification, taught by Lori Craig
Aug 9, Chicago, IL Whimsical Faces & Hair, taught by Debbie Olson
Aug 9, Chicago, IL Airbrushing for Papercraft, taught by Debbie Olson
Aug 15, San Jose, CA, Standard Certification, taught by Sherrie Siemens
Aug 16, San Jose, CA  Intermediate Certification, taught by Sherrie Siemens

Opening Soon!!
Aug 23, Milwaukee, WI  Whimsical Faces & Hair, taught by Debbie Olson
Aug 23, Milwaukee, WI  Airbrushing for Papercraft, taught by Debbie Olson
Aug 23, San Marcos, CA Whimsical Faces & Hair, taught by Sherrie Siemens
Aug 23, San Marcos, CA  Airbrushing for Papercraft, taught by Sherrie Siemens
Sept. 5 Alexandria, VA  Standard Certification, taught by Lori Craig
Sept. 6 Alexandria, VA Intermediate Certification, taught by Lori Craig

Quick Class Update

Oregon Coast
This weekend I was at the coast and took a quick photo at one of my favorite beaches, Devil's Elbow/Heceta Head. This afternoon, I converted it to outlines and colored it in.

I colored the sky with B41 and 0. The trees are YG01, YG03, YG61, YG63, YG67, G28, C7, and hints of YR18. The old log is Y28, 0, E49, V99, BV23, and E27. The bridge is BV23, BV25, C3, C9, B41, and V99 for the deepest shadows. The water is YG63, B45, C7, and YG67. The sand is W1, E50, Y28, Y00, BV23, BV25, with 0. It took me about an hour to color.

As you can see, this was quick. But, each time I look at it I think of so many memories with my parents, my siblings, my husband, my kids, my friends...It makes me happy!!  This will be one of the images we color on Wednesday if you are in Eugene and come to my Sheldon Park Assisted Living dinner session. $5 reserves you a spot and dinner, 4:00 to 5:30 pm. All supplies included (these sessions are weekly, just call ahead to reserve your spot  541-344-1078).

Certifications & Workshops
If you don't live in town, and you want to take a Copic coloring class, you're in luck! We have more classes open right now than we ever have had before. They are filling fast, so register now. Register on our website under each class type Standard, Intermediate, or Workshop


Registration now open for:

March 7, Columbus, OH     Standard Certification     taught by Lori Craig      
March 8, Columbus, OH    Intermediate Certification   taught by Lori Craig FULL
March 22nd, Portland, OR Whimsical Faces & Hair workshop  taught by Debbie Olson FULL
March 22nd, Portland, OR Airbrushing for Papercrafters  taught by Debbie Olson FULL
March 28th, Calgary, AB Standard Certification  taught by Sherrie Siemens
March 29th, Calgary, AB Intermediate Certification taught by Sherrie Siemens
March 29, San Diego, CA  Whimsical Faces & Hair workshop, taught by Marianne Walker
March 30, San Diego, CA  Tracing Memories workshop, taught by Marianne Walker

April 11, Chicago, IL Standard Certification taught by Debbie Olson
Filling Fast!
April 11, Dallas, TX  Standard Certification, taught by Lori Craig
April 12, Chicago, IL  Intermediate Certification taught by Debbie Olson Filling Fast!
April 12, Dallas TX  Intermediate Certification taught by Lori Craig Filling Fast!
April 12, Phoenix AZ Whimsical Faces & Hair taught by Cindy Lawrence Filling Fast!
April 12, Phoenix, AZ Airbrushing for Papercrafters taught by Cindy Lawrence
April 29, Pittsburgh, PA  Airbrushing for Papercrafters taught by Colleen Schaan
April 29, Pittsburgh, PA  Whimsical Faces & Hair, taught by Colleen Schaan

May 1, Pittsburgh, PA  Tracing Memories  taught by Marianne Walker
May 1, Pittsburgh, PA Alcohol Ink Painting taught by Colleen Schaan
May 2, Pittsburgh, PA Standard Certification taught by Cindy Lawrence
May 2, Seattle, WA Standard Certification taught by Sherrie Siemens
May 3, Pittsburgh, PA Intermediate Certification taught by Cindy Lawrence
May 3, Seattle WA, Intermediate Certification taught by Sherrie Siemens

Opening Soon!!
Salt Lake City, Minneapolis

Tracing Memories classes

What a fun time I had last week teaching the Tracing Memories class in Anahiem! I got back after the CHA trade show and finally had a chance to catch up on my work. But, after all the emails, and business was over, I had fond memories of my trip to California.

This is where I was able to use a bit of Tracing Memories to enjoy that experience once again. One evening, we had a chance to go out to dinner and I was served a Sprite in a really pretty blue Mason jar. So, of course I took a photo of it (I'm sure each of you have done something similar). The rest of the evening was great, lots of new people we met, stories we told, and good food was eaten by all.

When I got home and dug through my photos, I saw that mason jar, and instantly thought of that evening and the fun we had at that restaurant. So, I decided to keep that memory alive and color the photo.

Here I am coloring the pretty blue mason jar. You can see my original photo that I'm looking at for color reference, but the coloring is all my own. Sometimes I print out my photo for reference, other times I will look at the computer screen, as the colors are more vibrant.

This is where I made some artistic decisions about composition. The background of this photo is not as important, and I'm not going for photo-realism, so I chose not to color it. Rather than coloring the whole granite tabletop, I dotted on a few color to suggest the granite, and left it at that. The black napkin provides a nice solid, foundation for the jar, the blue really stands out, and the lime is vibrant and juicy. The condensation on the glass hid the ice cubes, so I "faked it" and drew in a couple pale blue lines to suggest ice-cubes without needing details.


As you can see from the finished illustration, I love the final  effect!! I printed copies of this illustration and gave them to each of the people from work who were with me that evening. As soon as they also saw it, they remembered the fun evening we had, and were so happy. I think, as a nice thank you, I should also send one to the restaurant.

Have I inspired you yet? The people who came to my classes in Anaheim had an amazing time, and left very happy. I will be teaching more Tracing Memories classes in the next few weeks, so REGISTER NOW!! Then you can also learn how to color your own memories.

This 4hr. class is low-key and perfect for beginners of all levels, so bring a friend, even if they aren't into art or have ever touched Copic Markers. Visit our website for more details, and to register.

Feb. 15th Portland, OR, Tracing Memories workshop taught by Marianne Walker (morning or afternoon available)

Registration opens soon for:
March 30, San Diego, CA  Tracing Memories workshop, taught by Marianne Walker


Other Copic Classes Coming up
New locations are being listed all the time for upcoming classes, so check our website regularly to see if the class you want is coming to a town near you. Register on our website under each class type Standard, Intermediate, or Workshop

Feb. 21st  Tempe, AZ   Standard Certification    taught by Sherrie Siemens    almost full!!
Feb. 22nd Tempe, AZ   Intermediate Certification  taught by Sherrie Siemens almost full!!
Feb. 22nd Charlotte, NC   Whimsical Faces & Hair    taught by Debbie Olson
Feb. 22nd Charlotte, NC    Airbrush for Papercrafters taught by Debbie Olson   
Feb. 21st Orlando, FL    Standard Certification        taught by Lori Craig almost full!!
Feb. 22nd Orlando, FL    Intermediate Certification    taught by Lori Craig almost full!!
Feb. 28th,  Los Angeles, CA    Standard Certification     taught by Cindy Lawrence  

March 1, Los Angeles, CA    Intermediate Certification      taught by Cindy Lawrence
March 7, Columbus, OH     Standard Certification     taught by Lori Craig      
March 8, Columbus, OH    Intermediate Certification   taught by Lori Craig
March 22nd, Portland, OR Whimsical Faces & Hair   taught by Debbie Olson
March 22nd, Portland, OR Airbrushing for Papercrafters  taught by Debbie Olson
March 29, San Diego, CA  Whimsical Faces & Hair workshop, taught by Marianne Walker

Register Now!! You will love learning from our talented instructors.

CHA classes open this week!

Stay tuned, as we have a lot of exciting NEW classes opening this week for Winter CHA in January. There will be classes in the days before the show opens and even a class during the show, so if you are working on your education schedule, keep these times open. Registration and full class details will be posted later this week on the Copic Website. The 2014 Color & Ink Workshop Series is a little different than 2013 classes, and you can register for each section independently, no prerequisites!

All classes are held in Anaheim, CA at the Red Lion Inn, just a block away from the convention center and are NOT hosted by CHA or listed in the CHA program.

Jan. 8th 
Standard Certification, 8am - 4pm,  $120 No Prerequisites!
Artistic Mixed Media Apron class with Michelle Houghton, 5-9pm  $60 No Prerequisites!

Jan. 9th 
Intermediate Certification, 8am - 6:30pm  $199

Jan. 10th
Whimsical Faces & Hair Color Along,   8am - 1pm  $99 No Prerequisites!
Airbrushing,  2 - 6pm  $99 No Prerequisites!

Jan. 12th Alcohol Ink Painting 2pm to 5 pm $35 No Prerequisites!

Again, Registration will open later this week on the Copic site, and I will post information as soon as it opens. See you in January at CHA!

Certification Classes 2013

The final Papercrafting Certification classes for 2013 are all open and accepting applications. If you've wanted to take these classes, now is your chance! Our popular locations are filling fast, so if you don't want to wait until next year, register NOW! You can find applications on our website.

Standard Certification
We welcome all skill levels! Our instructors are here to help you work out whatever coloring questions you have tricky concepts. We step you through a solid foundation of using Copic products.  You can sign up today, or e-mail with questions.

Oct. 4,  Philadelphia, PA taught by Debbie Olson 
Oct. 11, Hartford, CT taught by Cindy Lawrence
Oct. 11, Austin, TX taught by Lori Craig

Nov. 1  Ft. Lauderdale, FL taught by Cindy Lawrence
Nov. 15  Sacramento, CA taught by Debbie Olson

Intermediate  Certification Class
If you are going to a standard certification class, go ahead and register for an Intermediate Certification at the same time. All sessions are scheduled back-to-back, making travel easier. Learn how to color so that your images stand out more...more contrast, more believable colors, and more dynamic shading. We also teach you a bit about composition, helping you put your beautiful images together with paper and embellishments in a pleasing way. You know you want to attend so, register on our website now.
 
Oct. 5,  Philadelphia, PA taught by Debbie Olson 
Oct. 12, Hartford, CT taught by Cindy Lawrence
Oct. 12, Austin, TX taught by Lori Craig

Nov. 2  Ft. Lauderdale, FL taught by Cindy Lawrence
Nov. 16  Sacramento, CA taught by Debbie Olson

Color & Ink Workshops
 If you've already taken our Standard Certification class, go ahead and register for our Color & Ink Workshops. Only two locations left this year! Next year, we will be mixing up the content a bit, so register now for the cool projects in this year's class.

October 25-26th, Portland, OR taught by Sherrie Siemens & Debbie Olson

November 8-9th, Dallas, TX taught by Colleen Schaan & Cindy Lawrence
 

Certification update

Wow! Where has this Summer gone? I can't believe that August is half-over already. I need to update my blog more often. I promise to post a tutorial later this week. Meanwhile, here is a class update. There are classes this weekend that you can still get into, so don't hesitate! 

Standard Certification
This class is an overview of everything Copic. Every papercrafter who uses Copics should take this class! We have people who have never held a marker before, to experienced users in our classes. Everyone leaves with something they never knew before. These classes are not project based, but teach you standard techniques, process, and why some things are done in a certain way.

We welcome all skill levels! Our instructors are thrilled to answer your questions and help you through your tricky concepts. You can sign up today, or e-mail with questions.

Aug. 16, St. Louis, MO taught by Lori Craig
Aug. 16, Minneapolis, MN taught by Debbie Olson
Aug. 16, Portland, OR taught by Sherrie Siemens
Aug. 23, Carlsbad, CA taught by Sherrie Siemens


Sept. 6, Milwaukee, WI taught by Debbie Olson
Sept. 13, Seattle, WA taught by Sherrie Siemens
Sept. 27, Edmonton, AB taught by Sherrie Siemens


Oct.4,  Philadelphia, PA taught by Debbie Olson 
Oct. 11, Hartford, CT taught by Cindy Lawrence
Oct. 11, Austin, TX taught by Lori Craig

Intermediate Papercrafting Certification
Once you've taken the Standard Certification class, you can take the Intermediate class. All sessions are back to back, making travel easier.
Learn how to color so that your images stand out more...more contrast, more believable colors, and more dynamic shading. We also teach you a bit about composition, helping you put your beautiful images together with paper and embellishments in a pleasing way. You know you want to attend so, register on our website now.

Aug. 17, St. Louis, MO taught by Lori Craig
Aug. 17, Minneapolis, MN taught by Debbie Olson
Aug. 17, Portland, OR taught by Sherrie Siemens


 Sept. 7, Milwaukee, WI taught by Debbie Olson
Sept. 14, Seattle, WA taught by Sherrie Siemens  
Sept. 28, Edmonton, AB taught by Sherrie Siemens


Oct. 5,  Philadelphia, PA taught by Debbie Olson 
Oct. 12, Hartford, CT taught by Cindy Lawrence
Oct. 12, Austin, TX taught by Lori Craig

OK, I promise to post a fabulous tutorial later this week. If you want to leave me a comment about what you'd like a tutorial on, I'd be happy to help!

Certification class updates

Time again to update the Copic Papercrafting Certification classes available. We are just beginning to open our Fall classes, so be sure to beat the rush and register right away. Some locations fill quickly, so secure your spot now!

Standard Certification
This class is an overview of everything Copic. Every papercrafter who uses Copics should take this class! We have people who have never held a marker before, to experienced users in our classes. Everyone leaves with something they never knew before. These classes are not project based, but teach you standard techniques, process, and why some things are done in a certain way.

We welcome all skill levels! Our instructors are thrilled to answer your questions and help you through your tricky concepts. You can sign up today, or e-mail with questions.


Aug. 16, St. Louis, MO taught by Lori Craig
Aug. 16, Minneapolis, MN taught by Debbie Olson
Aug. 16, Portland, OR taught by Sherrie Siemens
Aug. 23, Carlsbad, CA taught by Sherrie Siemens


Sept. 6, Milwaukee, WI taught by Debbie Olson
Sept. 13, Seattle, WA taught by Sherrie Siemens
Sept. 27, Edmonton, AB taught by Sherrie Siemens

Intermediate Papercrafting Certification
Once you've taken the Standard Certification class, you can take the Intermediate class. All sessions are back to back, making travel easier.



I must say, the Intermediate class is my favorite! We teach you how to color so that your images stand out more...more contrast, more believable colors, and more dynamic shading. We also teach you a bit about composition, helping you put your beautiful images together with paper and embellishments in a pleasing way. So, don't delay, register on our website now.

Aug. 17, St. Louis, MO taught by Lori Craig
Aug. 17, Minneapolis, MN taught by Debbie Olson
Aug. 17, Portland, OR taught by Sherrie Siemens


 Sept. 7, Milwaukee, WI taught by Debbie Olson
Sept. 14, Seattle, WA taught by Sherrie Siemens Sept. 28, Edmonton, AB taught by Sherrie Siemens


Color and Ink Workshops
Here is your chance to get more hand's on experience with the markers. Learn fun new techniques and head home with completed projects. These small classes are a great way to hone your coloring skills, and get inky on many surfaces. Anyone who has taken one of our Standard Certification classes is welcome to register! Next year there will be totally different classes offered, so register today, as locations are limited.


Color & Ink Workshop, Chicago, IL
This weekend!! There is still time to register
 July 19-20th, taught by  Debbie Olson & Cindy Lawrence

Color & Ink Workshop, Glen Allen, VA
Newly opened! Register now before it fills!
Sept 20-21, taught by Colleen Schaan & Cindy Lawrence

Coloring ribbon and Certification updates

Ribbon Flowers
I am constantly using Copic markers on just about anything I can find. Many times I simply take for granted that people might want to see what I am working on, since frequently it seems so simple. Today I was coloring some little ribbon flowers and I remembered that I should post something!

Here are the dainty ribbon flowers I was making. I had a pack of white Offray ribbon flowers that I needed to color and make into little centerpieces. I colored the flowers with RV21 and V04 markers.  I then colored some bits of white grosgrain ribbon with a YG11 marker.

I cut a little circle of cardstock just big enough to glue three flowers to, and stuck the flowers on using the new Clear Gel Glue by X-press It that we sell. This bottle is awesome, by the way! It has a lot of glue in it and it holds all sorts of things. I let it dry really well, then I added the green "leaves" of folded ribbon to the back of the circle.

Now my little flower centerpieces are ready for my project!

Upcoming NEW Copic Classes!
It's been a while since I updated my blog with all the great classes we have in the next few months. You can register from our website for any of these upcoming classes.

We have a totally NEW workshop, coming up in August. This is part of our new Special Projects Workshop Series. Crafters get a chance to make finished projects using Copic products.

For the first workshop, there are two classes, you can choose to take one or both. Each is a half-day, and super exciting. Talented instructor Michelle Houghton is joining us to share her love of mixing mediums and will be teaching Copic Doodle Bead Jewelry Set and Copic Mixed Media Apron.  Both classes are completely hands-on and attendees leave with completed projects!

Special Project classes will range in location, duration and price and will typically be limited-location/time only offerings, so sign up soon!

You can find out full class details and apply HERE on the Copic education page. 


Meanwhile, you can register now for summer Certification classes. We have many locations in August, so if you've been waiting to take one of our classes, wait no longer. Popular locations fill quickly, so sign up now on our website!

Standard Papercrafting Certification
June 28, Chicago, Il, taught by Debbie Olson FULL

Aug. 9, Kansas City, KS taught by Lori Craig
Aug. 16, St. Louis, MO taught by Lori Craig
Aug. 16, Minneapolis, MN taught by Debbie Olson
Aug. 16, Portland, OR taught by Sherrie Siemens

Intermediate Papercrafting Certification
June 29, Chicago, Il, taught by Debbie Olson FULL


Aug. 10, Kansas City, KS taught by Lori Craig
Aug. 17, St. Louis, MO taught by Lori Craig
Aug. 17, Minneapolis, MN taught by Debbie Olson
Aug. 17, Portland, OR taught by Sherrie Siemens

Color & Ink Workshop
 July 19-20th, taught by 

Salt Lake City Certification

At the end of this month I will be teaching a Standard and Intermediate Certification class in Salt Lake City, UT. I don't teach many certifications anymore, so if you would like to come to one of my classes, please register now! The Intermediate class is almost full, but there are still some spaces in my Standard certification class.

While these classes are geared to papercrafters, I welcome anyone who would like to learn more about Copic markers! If I know that you are interested in comics, manga, or fine art applications, I am happy to spend a few minutes with you, going over specific information for your end use.

The Intermediate class is great for people who want to think more like an artist, but have not taken many/any art classes. We discuss highlights, shadows, coloring things to make them appear to be in the distance, and techniques for coloring faces...all using Copic markers. Don't wait until the classes fill! Register now!

Standard Certification: Register Here
May 31, Salt Lake City, UT taught by Marianne Walker 

Intermediate Certification Register Here
June 1, Salt Lake City, UT taught by Marianne Walker Almost Full!!

For details on these classes and other certification classes around the country, please visit our website.
Also, if you have one of my books, you are welcome to bring those to a class and I will be happy to autograph them! (look on the right sidebar of this blog for a list of books I have authored or co-authored).

I can't wait to see you in Salt Lake City!!

Certification Update

What a great Tracing Memories class we had on Tuesday! It was so relaxing, and everyone had a great time learning new skills. I've been working on a number of great pieces to share with my class, and I figured you would love to see one of my most recent colored photograph outlines. This picture was taken at our Copic team meeting last October, on the Willamette River, near Oregon City. I have been dying to color it since I first saw the image, since the tones are so rich and vibrant! Later I will show you a brief tutorial on how to color the nice, fluffy clouds from this piece. For now, it is time to update Certification classes...

Standard Papercrafting Certification
This is the best class to take if you are new to Copics, and just want to know all about the products and get ideas for how to use them better. This class is also a prerequisite for the Color & Ink workshop, so be sure to take this class first if you are planning on attending one of our other workshops or the Intermediate Certification class. For more details, please visit our website and download applications and information on each class. 


April 26, Greenville, SC taught by Cindy Lawrence 

May 3,  Lyndhurst, NJ taught by Lori Craig
May 24, Hanover, MD taught by Lori Craig
May 31, Columbus, OH taught by Cindy Lawrence
May 31, Salt Lake City, UT taught by Marianne Walker 

More classes are opening soon, so check the website frequently!

Intermediate Papercrafting Certification 
Do you enjoy the notes I write on my blog about adding shadows in strange colors, or tips on coloring quicker? If you want to know more about light and shadow, and how to color faces and hair, then this is the class for you!
Join us for a day chock-full of new ways to look at the world around you. Last year, these classes were sold out in record time, so don't wait to sign up! For more information and for applications, please visit our website.


April 27, Greenville, SC taught by Cindy Lawrence
 
May 4,  Lyndhurst, NJ taught by Lori Craig
May 25, Hanover, MD taught by Lori Craig

June 1, Columbus, OH taught by Cindy Lawrence 
June 1, Salt Lake City, UT taught by Marianne Walker



Color and Ink Workshop 
And...don't forget about our Workshops!  We have a few workshops coming up soon. So, if you are looking for an opportunity to play with inks, learn more in-depth techniques on faces & hair, airbrush your heart out, and a chance to experiment with Copics and mixed media, then participate in a group critique, this is the workshop for you!! We still have openings in our next few workshops:


May 3-4,  Boston, MA taught by Debbie Olson & Cindy Lawrence
May 24-25,  Calgary, Canada taught by Sherrie Siemens & Debbie Olson
June 7-8,  Toronto, Canada taught by Sherrie Siemens & Colleen Schaan