Friday 15 July 2011

ArtsyCrafts Teaser

Hellooooo!

Lots to tell you, but this post is all about ArtsyCrafts news. I've been getting loads of enquiries lately about the Autumn (October) ArtsyCrafts event. You guys are soooo keen! Well we do have news for you!
Well...almost news! Snippets of information follow below, but for now Lin and I have just spent the last 2 days together, planning our autumn classes (loving the projects...so far think metal, fabric, beads, stamps, wood, paint, inks, papers) If you are a twitter user you will already have seen some sneaky peeks of what is to come! (see the @paperartsy timeline or the @yoursartfully timeline) for you particularly nosey peeps.

{by the way..I think I might be in deep trouble for giving Lin's brand new studio shed a proper craft-christening ...I sprayed the white wall and stamped on the counter top....oops ...have offered to host next prep sesh in my re-vamped shed...not as posh in Essex tho innit? But SHE stamped archival on the wood stamp shelf - which was waaaaay worse than any of my indiscretions...so thinking I'm off the hook}
ArtsyCrafts in the autumn is going to be that little bit extra special. We have exciting news...but I am not going to tell you just quite yet..... suffice to say all the booking information should be online very very very soon.
For now I can let you in on these dates for your diary:
ArtsyCrafts October 2011 Dates

October 14, 15 16, 2011 will be at DeVere Daresbury Park, Near Warrington.
Our guest tutor will teach here all 3 days, and Lin and I will teach for 2 days as usual.
You can use Liverpool's John Lennon airport or Manchester Airport, both are only 20 mins from this venue. And located only 1 junction from the M6 motorway.

October 22, 23 2011 will be at DeVere Harben House, Newport Pagnell. This is near Milton Keynes, just off Jn14 of the M6, and about 30 mins drive from Luton Airport.
Lin and I alone will teach here, and it will be exactly the same curriculum as taught at Warrington

Tease Tease Tease.....
Those of you who attended the recent spring AC events will already know we have let slip that our Warrington guest tutor is an iconic muse for altered artists who has a unique style that fits beautifully with our ArtsyCrafts events. As an altered artist who works with paint, paper, stamps and more, she has a wealth of experience and I'm sure you will agree (when we tell you who she is), it will be a real privilege for you to have the opportunity to be a participant in her classes.

We are utterly thrilled that she has approached us with the idea of teaching at one of our events. We are beyond excited. With only 25 spaces per day available in her classes at the Warrington event - we can't wait to tell you who it is, and you will want to be there I am sure! This is her first time teaching in the UK (she's flying in) and she also is very very excited about it! Think you know who it is??? Enter the competition below!

So those hints should keep you guessing.... but for now, here is a taste of how much fun and creativity happens at our ArtsyCrafts events.

Previously at ArtsyCrafts.....
For those of you who missed the May/June (Spring) ArtsyCrafts events....and I know being so close to the Tim Holtz event...many of you did opt to skip it in favour of the October event.... here are 2 wonderful videos that Mark (@Mr_PaperArtsy) put together at the event showing the projects we made and the beautiful art in progress created by the spring participants.
The theme in June 2011 was Fresco Lifestyle with the emphasis on learning how versatile the new PaperArtsy Fresco Chalk Acrylics are as a paint. Specifically designed to work on ALL surfaces, we particularly love how they work so well on metal and even glass or ceramic! These paints have an amazing chalk finish which is an absolute dream to stamp on top of. The colours are totally on trend and very appealing. We are so thrilled that many established paint artists, you fantastic people from blog-land and loads of our loyal customers have commented on what a fabulous paint they are to work with, so we hope you too have had a chance to play with them also. You can see the full collection here, and coming soon will be the autumn/ Christmas palette. So grab a cuppa tea or coffee, kick back and enjoy the creativity of the spring 2011 ArtsyCrafts participants.
Day 1 ArtsyCrafts June 2011

Day 2 ArtsyCrafts June 2011

ArtsyCrafts Guest tutor competition:
Leave a comment with your guess of who you think our guest tutor for October ArtsyCrafts will be. Next weekend all the correct answers will go into a draw, and one lucky person who gets their name drawn from the hat will get a prize of 6 fresco chalk finish acrylic paints of their choice.....which means that next weekend we will announce WHO our guest tutor is and when you can book her classes.....I can't wait to see the looks on your faces!! Its going to be beyond incredible....seriously!!

Each day this week we are giving hints to help you work out who it might be:
Day 1: She is an American who has never taught in the UK before.
Day 2: This artist has regularly featured in Stampington publications, including the Iconic 'True Colours'.
Day 3: She owned her own stamp company & created beautifully collaged stamp images easily recognised as hers by their style
Day 4: Our guest tutor is well known for her striking use of colour, collaged and painted papers, and frequently uses 3D ephemera in her projects.
Day 5: She has written 5 mixed media books, and contributed to more than a dozen other books.
Who could she be??
Day 6: Our tutor for October comes from Columbia County, New York...who is she??? Have u got it sussed yet?

DAY 7: Yes!! Its Lynne Perella!! See the PaperArtsy Website here  for more information, booking etc. 

The competition is now closed, and the winner will be announced on Sunday plus  ArtsyCrafts Tickets will go on sale on Sunday from the PaperArtsy Website.


Leandra

61 comments:

Unknown said...

OK, going to jump in feet first and suggest Dyan Reaveley. I will have to put my thinking cap on to see if I can remember anyone else and have another guess.

Julie Cherrington said...

Could it be THE Wendy Vecchi?

Glennis F said...

Must be Wendy Vetch

Kaz Hall said...

Im going for The Wendy Veechi x
kazx

Lily Chi said...

Sounds like it could be Dina Wakely

Rebecca said...

Yes I think Wendy Vecchi too!
Happy craftin
Rebecca

Eulàlia said...

It Wendy Vetch

PaperArtsy said...

Just to let you know......nobody has guessed right so far!!!
Think again !

Leandra

Gillian .... said...

drat soooo Dina Wakley ain't right, errr suze weinberg ???

Steph martin said...

Linda Cain is my guess

Kirsten Alicia said...

I said on Lin's blog that I had no clue who it could be, but I've had a think. Could it possibly be Traci Bunkers?

Kirsten Alicia said...

I forgot to say that I loved the videos - fab to see the wonderful creations.

Unknown said...

OK, next guess. Bit of a longshot as I thought she doesn't like travelling abroad, I'll guess Claudine Hellmuth

Anne Jagger said...

Could it be Lynn Perella?

Unknown said...

OK, one more guess unless I get another brainwave. How about Cheryl Darrow?

ellen vargo designs said...

Not that I'll be able to actually be there.... but I'll guess Claudine Hellmuth! I'm in love with fresco finish paints and would LOVE to have 6 more! Fingers crossed!

Julie Cherrington said...

Linda Cain perhaps?

Sarah said...

Split between Ingrid Dijkers (swoon) and Linda Cain (wobble)....
Sarah

PaperArtsy said...

We are giving daily hints about our guest tutor this week!

Today's hint: she is an American who has never taught in the UK before! :)

Leandra xx

Anne Jagger said...

Christine Adolph?

Sherry said...

I'm guessing one of my favourite artists - Claudine Hellmuth, just a shame I won't be able to be there.

Siobhan Brignull said...

now I do believe it is my good self.. LOL

Sandra Hall said...

Linda Baldock?

Neet said...

I think it is Lynne Perella and I am sick as a wot not 'cos I can't attend that weekend due to a previous booked weekend.
I will miss you guys so much, more than you know.

Anonymous said...

Ooh, my guess is Dyan Ravealey

Regards
Miriam Grazier

Anonymous said...

jennifer mcguire??

Regards
Miriam Grazier

Sarah said...

Well I think that leaves just Liza Minelli or Oprah Winfrey...

PaperArtsy said...

Well it's clear a lot if you don't know your English or Australian artist-friends from your Anerican ones. But you're forgiven !

Today's Oct #ArtsyCrafts guest tutor hint: this artist has regularly featured in Stampington publications, including the Iconic 'True Colours'. Well that whittles it down to about 12 people!!! But who could it be????

Now you should get the vibe of just HOW excited Lin and I are about this !!!!!

Carol Plume said...

My guess is Claudine Hellmuth....can't wait to see exactly who it is...

Paper Paradise said...

I'll go for Michelle Ward too...???

Julie Cherrington said...

Claudine Hellmuth?

Julie Cherrington said...

Claudine Hellmuth

Anonymous said...

Ha ha ha -- I hope I'm going to be there with you all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sally in France, with love xxx

PaperArtsy said...

Today's #AC tutor hint is going to throw another spanner in the works! You're getting there: She owned her own stamp company & created beautifully collaged stamp images easily recognised as hers by their style. Some of my fave stamps are from her collection, but they are not easily available these days....ohh have I said too much???

Cath Wilson said...

Lynn Perella?

Cath Wilson said...

... or Claudine Helmuth...

Cath Wilson said...

or even Teesha Moore or Michelle Ward - I have some of all their stamps, lol and love em all!

Ann B said...

I'm going for Lynne Perrella - love her stamps.

Unknown said...

OK, I've done a little research and am now entering 'terra incognito'. Is it Teesha Moore?

Rose said...

mmmmm...... I think it's Claudine Hellmuth.....

Gillian .... said...

Teesha Moore?????

Sarah said...

Getting huge Acey Deucy vibes now and of course you do like to have lots of dames with Linda/Lynne names at your gatherings....
Sarah

PaperArtsy said...

Day4 Hint: Our guest tutor is well known for her striking use of colour, collaged and painted papers, and frequently uses 3D ephemera in her projects.

(so that's right up our street wouldn't you say???)

I am literally bursting to tell you...

Leandra

Fiona said...

I'm guessing Teesha Moore as well, fingers crossed as this would be a wonderful opportunity.......

Fiona

BETTY said...

I hope it is Lynne Perrella.
I love her work

PaperArtsy said...

Our lovely, amazing, talented guest tutor has written 5 mixed media books, and contributed to more than a dozen other books.

Anikraft said...

I am going for Lynne Perrella!! I must say I had not come across her work before but now googled it and love her style. Hope I can make it to artsy crafts in oct, loved the vibe of the last one and met so many nice people.
Anika x

Arty Al said...

I think it's Claudine Hellmuth. Can I book now...?!

Gillian .... said...

I'm now thinking Lynne Perrella.

Unknown said...

Next guess. I'm now leaning towards Lynne Perella.

PaperArtsy said...

Day 6 Hint: Our fantabulously awesome ArtsyCrafts tutor for October comes from Columbia County, New York...who is she??? Have u got it sussed yet?

Note: the reveal of WHO is this weekend so get your answer in this list to be entered in the draw!

Bookings for the event will open on Sunday via the PaperArtsy Website...
*everyone squeal*

JaN's ArTy JouRneY said...

OMG it's Lynne Perella..(well I hope it is!) love her style :)

Anika said...

What time on sunday are the tickets goin on sale???

Kay said...

Has to be Lynne Perrella! Bought one of her books a while back - so inspiring! Shame I probably won't be able to make her workshop - oh well!

Jane said...

It must be Lynne Perella

humel said...

Ooh - it is Lynne Perella, isn't it? Wow, amazing!! *bounce*

Sarah said...

your squiggly inks do have a touch of Lynne about them...

Andrea - Wales, UK said...

Not sure if I have to leave my guess on your blog or Lin's blog or both, so I'm doing both blogs just incase!!
It's got to be Lynne Perella.

Andrea.x

Anne Jagger said...

Yeah I am SURE it's Lynne Perella! Eeeeeek!

steph martin said...

I am also guessing at Lynne Perella . That is going to be some event

PaperArtsy said...

Well there's no flies on you guys! Yes it's Lynne Perella who is coming over to teach here for the first time ever!

Only 25 places in each of her 3 different classes at Warrington. Go to www.paperartsy.co.uk for more details. Booking opens Sunday.

The competition is now closed, and the winner will be announced on Sunday too. Good luck to all who entered.