Free Make & Take and Class Schedule

The Inspiration Station

October 6, 2014

Fall is officially here!   Lots of new arrivals this week including Holiday Stamps from Penny Black, Wendy Vecchi embossing powders, Halloween and Christmas papers, dies from Impression Obsession and more! Our next FREE Make and take will be Sunday October 19th.

Upcoming Classes  Below are the scheduled classes that we currently have samples for.  As new samples come in they are shown on our Facebook page and added to the next published newsletter. You can check our Calendar page to get dates for additional classes. *********************************************** Card Club  featuring Jillibean soup papers Tuesday, Oct 7   10am-noon 6pm-8pm $28 Halloween House    Thurs. Oct 16 10am-noon 6pm-8pm $28 COPIC CLASSES: Dawn is returning with a bunch of new Copic Classes this fall.  Of course, she will start with the Basics to get everyone up to speed on Oct 18th and then follow it up with several great technique and project classes.  For a complete list and descriptions see her blog. Beginner Copic Markers If you are new/newer to COPIC markers, then this class is for you and where you should begin your COPIC journey. This class is packed with a lot of information and techniques! You will learn about COPIC markers, practice MANY different color-blending techniques, learn how to color transparent balloons and create patterns.  This is the class all other are built on, so don't miss it! *Instructor will provide all markers needed for use during this class.  Sat., Oct 18th 10am - noon $28 COPIC AdvancedTechnique* - FUR: Learn several different techniques to make our furry friends look all warm and fuzzy using your COPIC markers, COPIC multi-liner pen(s) and colored pencils. Sat., Oct 18th 1-3pm $28 Christmas Cards with Donna   Tues., Oct 28    10am-noon 6pm-8pm $28 ************************************************* Advanced Zentangle    Peek a Boo cards   Sat., Nov. 8 10am-noon $35 Using punches and dies to create cards that are just as beautiful on the inside as they are on the outside.. Illuminated Letters By popular demand this class is being offered again on Saturday, Nov. 8th from 1pm - 3:30. Spaces are already filling up, so call if you would like to join us.

Class registration can be made in person or by calling (860) 684-2641 (Please do not call or text the instructor personally) All classes must be pre-paid at the time of registration. Your spot is not held until payment is received.

Fall Copic Classes at The Inspiration Station

COPIC Classes for Remaining 2014

Leaves are changing color and falling already! I LOVE FALL and it will be here soon.  I love the colors and I absolutely love coloring fall stamps; pumpkins and leaves are my favorites.  It's a new school year and a perfect time to learn or brush up on some creative techniques as well.  Being creative is a need for me.  I crave it!  I am excited to be signing up for another drawing class this fall.  There is something special about making time for "me" to do something that I like to do.  I personally love drawing and coloring because it puts me in a relaxing state of mind; a perfect way to slow down, if only for a little while.  

Saturday classes for the 4th quarter of 2014 will start off with another beginner class for anyone that would like to learn how to effectively use the COPIC markers in addition to adding some additional TECHNIQUE and PROJECT classes.   (Pictures coming soon)

COPIC Basics:  If you are new/newer to COPIC markers, then this class is for you and where you should begin your COPIC journey.  This class is packed with a lot of information and techniques!  You will learn about COPIC markers, practice MANY different color-blending techniques, learn how to color transparent balloons and create patterns.  

10/18 @ 10-Noon   Instructor will provide all markers needed for use during this class.     

COPIC Technique* - FUR:  Learn several different techniques to make our furry friends look all warm and fuzzy using your COPIC markers, COPIC multi-liner pen(s) and colored pencils. 

10/18 @ 1-3pm

COPIC Technique* - Hair & Skin: This is a technique class on how to color different skin tones and hair colors.  Learn to create realistic highlights and shadows in your colored images. 

11/1 @ 10-11:30am

COPIC Technique* - Metals: This is a technique class on how to color different stamped images using different color combinations for realistic metal types/effects (tin, rusty, copper, patina, etc.) with your COPIC markers.  Walk away with a color chart any extra stamped images to practice or create with.

11/1 @ Noon-1:30pm

COPIC PROJECT* - Fall Cards & Tags:  Make a bunch of fall themed cards and tags using your COPIC markers and various techniques.  Extra stamped images will be provided for you to take home and create with.  

11/1 @ 2-3:30pm

COPIC Technique* - Shading & Shadows: This is a technique class on how to color black and white stamped items and create shadows using your COPIC markers.  Learn to create realistic highlights and shadows in your colored images. 

12/6 @ 10-11:30am

COPIC Technique* - Glass & Flowers: This is a technique class on how to color glass using different colors and shading as well as some beautiful flowers using your COPIC markers.  

12/6 @ Noon-1:30pm

COPIC PROJECT* - Winter Cards & Tags:  Make a bunch of winter/holiday themed cards and tags using your COPIC markers and various techniques.  Extra stamped images will be provided for you to take home and create with.  

12/6 @ 2-3:30pm

* Prerequisite: COPIC Basics Class & Your own COPIC markers are needed for these classes

Fall Zentangle Schedule

FALL ZENTANGLE CLASS SCHEDULE!! (** New classes**)
-Sat. October 4th, 2014, 10:00 - 12:00pm 
Advanced Zentangle: White and Moonlight Gelly Roll Pens on Black Tiles ($35.00 2 hrs)
-Sat. October 4th, 2014, 1:00 - 3:00pm
**Advanced Zentangle: Found and Tangled Book pages ($35.00 2 hrs)
-Sat. November 8th, 2014, 10:00 - 12:00pm
**Advanced Zentangle: Zentangle Peek-a-boo Cards ($35.00 2 hrs)
-Sat. November 8th, 2014, 1:00 - 4:30pm
Advanced Zentangle Class: Tangled Illuminated Letter Class featuring the Celtic Knot ($45.00 3.5 hrs)
Full class descriptions on my webpage www.merrynotesct.com

Call The Inspiration Station at 860-684-2641 to register.