Beautiful Impressions now is one fabulous location.  All events, classes and fun gatherings are at Beautiful Impressions on the Westbrook Green.  Come soon to join the fun!

To save time in classes we ask each student to bring your basic tool kit to class.  Your basic tool kit would include tools you use in your daily crafting such as exacto knife & extra blades, cutting mat, scissors, bone folder, adhesive, pen, pencil, C-thru ruler, paper trimmer and so on.  Some classes may include additional  tools that would be necessary based on the technique you will be doing in class.  

Ladies Night Cardmaking ~ New Great Impressions Stamps $12.00
Thursday, February 09, 2012 Drop in for 45 minutes anytime between 4pm-7pm
By popular demand Ladies Night Card Making is back. Register in advance, however drop in for about 45 minutes (or longer if you are able to relax and chat) anytime between 4-7pm. If you arrive at 7pm you will still have plenty of time as we are open until 8pm. From the featured Great Impressions stamp collection we use in this class you can buy one stamp and receive the stamp of the month at 50% off. You also receive 10% shopping discount as well as a gift for coming. So fun! If you aren't able to make it Thursday simply request a kit and come in the following morning to make cards with us or pick up a kit to take home. Bring scissors and adhesive with you.

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Memory Box Valentine Class $24.00
Thursday, February 09, 2012 Specify Morning 10-12n or Evening 6p-8p
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Create four beautiful ornate cards using Memory Box stamps, dies and papers.  These cards are perfect for many occassions. Join the fun in cutting, coloring and creating in style!

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Elegant Cardmaking with Just Rite Stamps $24.00
Wednesday, February 15, 2012 10-1pm

We have loved this stamp company in the past and are so happy they have simplified their rubber stamp design. New 2012 rubber images are cling mounted and no longer require a special base. Simply use these stamps like all the other cling rubber that clings to a clear block. Plus it is a happy marriage as the new designs are compatible with Spellbinder dies. Join this class and create the most beautiful cards. Simply elegant and we love them! Look for class project samples in the store.

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Polymer Clay Tapestry Pendant $29.00
Saturday, February 18, 2012 10am-1pm

Combine stamping and clay to create molds that you will use to cast your pendant design. Samples are on display in the store. Class will use Rubber Stamp Tapestry images which are perfect for this project. Class includes one pendant however we will have more available for purchase. This workshop is three hours long to allow time to bake your projects. Feel free to bring a snack or you will have time to run out to the local eateries.

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Twist, Stretch and Roll Headband Kids Workshop $15.00
Monday, February 20, 2012 10a-1130am
Learn fun ways to create fun and fashionable headbands for yourself. If you like dolls we will show you how to make matching headbands in miniature. We work with 'hot' glue guns in class. Participation is based on comfort level of using a hot glue gun. Parents are welcome to stay while child is crafting.

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Copic Shading Technique Cards $24.00
Wednesday, February 22, 2012 6p-8pm

*Penny Black Cling Stamp KISSES 40-097 Love 2012 Rubber Unmounted*Penny Black Cling Stamp NOSE TO NOSE 40-057 Spring 2011 Rubber Unmounted

Shading with Copic markers creates interest in your design and helps your work 'pop'. Review the type of rubber stamp images that work best with this coloring technigue. Deborah is a Certified Copic Instructor and does amazing work. Requirement for class is to bring three copic markers in the same color group 00-10. Deborah will be able to direct you with copics we have in stock or call ahead if you have questions.

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Shading with Copics with Deborah $24.00
Wednesday, February 22, 2012 1030am-1230pm

Shading with Copic markers creates interest in your design and helps your work 'pop'. Review the type of rubber stamp images that work best with this coloring technigue. Deborah is a Certified Copic Instructor and does amazing work. Requirement for class is to bring three copic markers in the same color group 00-10. Deborah will be able to direct you with copics we have in stock or call ahead if you have questions.

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SMASH Book Journaling Demo with Ann $15.00
Wednesday, February 22, 2012 1030am-1230pm
This class is offered for kids and adults that would like to learn more about creating collage journals. This popular new concept for capturing the moments and musings of your lifestyle is fun and easy to use -- just 'SMASH' it in! This class will teach you ideas on how to build these books. Encourage your child or the adult to bring along items from everyday life and see how the journals offer pages of delightful graphics to create a place to record your memories. (could me movie ticket stub, label off something, fabric swatch, favorite button, magazine clipping that interests them. Instructor will have plenty to use as well.) Bring your smash book with you or purchase one at the store. Many designs to choose from. Bring scissors and glue stick to class.

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Scenic Iris Folding Technique with Lesley $24.00
Thursday, February 23, 2012 630p-900p
Try this new twist to Iris Folding. Create framable scenic designs. Our project in class will make you think of Napa and a field of poppies. Click HERE for a sneak peak at the class project. Once you learn to create this country scene technique you will be comfortable changing themes and create on your own ocean, beach or winter settings. So fun!  Bring double stick stamp, scissors and bone folder to class.

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Acrylic Charms & Bottle Cap Art Kids Work shop $15.00
Friday, February 24, 2012 10am-1130am
We love creating acrylic charms. In this workshop we will ink, paint, stamp and collage to make the cutest miniature charms. Learn how to make unique charms for special gifts. Another favorite is turning bottle camps into works of art for book covers to bracelets. You decide how you would like to use them. Open to kids of all ages.


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Basic Altered Art with Guest Stacy Rich $29.00
Thursday, March 22, 2012 1-3pm
Stacy Rich, owner of Stacy Stamps will lead this class through a creative process making small shrine projects. Stacy's stamps are beautiful images from nature like flowers, seashells, birds and animals. Expand on a nautical theme using a small box kit in her collection and transform the plain into a fabulous nautical theme art shrine. Bring red line tape and other favorite adhesive to class.

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Guest Stacy Rich teaches her Stain Glass Stamping Technique $29.00
Thursday, March 22, 2012 10am-12noon

Join us as we welcome to our store Stacy Rich owner of Stacy Stamps. Stacy's love of garden, birds, animals and the scenic shoreline are beautifully captured in her rubber stamp design collection.

New to her stamp collection are Stain Glass overlay stamps. Use her stamps with the new stain glass stamps in conjunction with masking and transform her images into a stain glass project. Make four cards in class. 

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Guest Stacy Rich Teaches Stamping and Home Decor $29.00
Thursday, March 22, 2012 6p-8p
Guest instructor Stacy Rich will combine the beauty of her rubber stamp images onto home decor. See how you transform a plain wood frame into a dimensional show piece. Take home a beautiful home decoration. 

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Scenic Art with Stamp Scapes Rubber Stamps $26.00
Saturday, March 31, 2012 11am-1pm

 

 Snowy CabinStampScapes is a process of using scenic rubber stamps that when combined create a scene.  Join Bryan has he returns to Beautiful Impressions to teach the technique of creating with such stamps and applying ink to make backgrounds that give your scene beautiful impact. This workshop focuses on basic techniques to get your familiar with the stamping concept.  Sign up early so not to be disappointed.(Sample is from stampScape founders' gallery. Class work may vary.)

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Second ScenicArt with StampScapes $26.00
Saturday, March 31, 2012 3-5pm

 Oak WinterIf you have worked with StampScapes in the past or have taken the morning basic StampScapes workshop then this is the class for you. Continue your scenic journey by creating more layered elements of color and design that result in more depth and detail beauty.  (Sample is from StampScape founders' gallery. Actual project may vary)

 

 

 

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Fred B. Mullett and The Elegant Mess $65.00
Friday, May 11, 2012 9am-1pm

The veritable food fight of a class! Where the spontaneous meets the specific. Where the positive meets the negative. And where leftovers go to play. We will fiddle around with principles of figure/ground relationship as we integrate sprayed color washes and splattered paint, collage, stencils, and stamps on Oriental and watercolor paper with remarkable results. Suitable for small or large format work, this visual play time will add miles to artistic efforts! Workshop is 4 hours and includes handouts and a large supply of instructor-provided supplies. Students will be responsible for a minimal list of specific required materials. Max - 12 students.

 CALL US TO BE WAIT LISTED FOR THIS CLASS. 860-399-8855

Price: $65.00

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Fred B. Mullett and the Totally New Unnamed Class... $65.00
Friday, May 11, 2012 2-6pm

This class is so new Fred is still designing and you will be first with us to ever take this class with Fred. This class will be an extension of 'Elegant Mess' and we can hardly wait to join in. Fred is our 'Nature Artist' rock star and we know this will be a fabulous artistic adventure.

PLEASE CALL US TO JOIN OUR WAIT LIST. LOOK FOR MORE CLASSES TO BE ADDED. 860-399-8855

Price: $65.00

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Fred B. Mullett and his Dancing Fish Advanced Embossing $65.00
Saturday, May 12, 2012 9am-1pm

(An elaboration of the article, "Painting With Plastic; Multicolor Embossing with Fred B. Mullett", Somerset Studio.) Expanding the methods of multi-color printing with multi-color embossing and watercolor additions, this class is geared toward the experienced student, though could be considered a "sink or swim" lesson for beginners. (There will also be a short demonstration on how to make colored transparent powders using alcohol inks.) Runs 4 hours and includes handouts and instructor-provided supplies. Max - 12 students.

CALL US TO BE WAIT LISTED FOR THIS CLASS. 860-399-8855.

Price: $65.00

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Fred B. Mullett and his Spritz me Baby! Diffused Watercolor Effects $65.00
Saturday, May 12, 2012 2pm-6pm

 Finding merit in the "less is more" concept and the power of imprecision, this class focuses on the soluble properties of markers and other water-based media to achieve watercolor effects using rubber stamps. Bleaching out imagery on black paper, then re-introducing color with high contrast accents is also tackled to achieve startling effects. Runs 4 hours and includes handouts and a large supply of instructor-provided supplies. Raincoats are optional. (Just kidding!) Students will be responsible for a minimal list of specific required materials. Max - 12 students.

Note: Chlorine bleach is used in this class.

CALL US ABOUT THE WAIT LIST FOR THIS CLASS. 860-399-8855

Price: $65.00

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Fred B.Mullett 'Dancing with Fish' $65.00
Saturday, May 12, 2012 3p-7pm
(An elaboration of the article, "Painting With Plastic; Multicolor Embossing with Fred B. Mullett", Somerset Studio.) Expanding the methods of multi-color printing with multi-color embossing and watercolor additions, this class is geared toward the experienced student, though could be considered a "sink or swim" lesson for beginners. (There will also be a short demonstration on how to make colored transparent powders using alcohol inks.) Runs 4 hours and includes handouts and instructor-provided supplies. Max - 12 students.

Price: $65.00

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Fred B.Mullett 'Spritz Me Baby! Diffused Water Color Techniques. $65.00
Sunday, May 13, 2012 9am-1pm

Spend Mother's Day with us...

Finding merit in the "less is more" concept and the power of imprecision, this class focuses on the soluble properties of markers and other water-based media to achieve watercolor effects using rubber stamps. Bleaching out imagery on black paper, then re-introducing color with high contrast accents is also tackled to achieve startling effects. Runs 4 hours and includes handouts and a large supply of instructor-provided supplies. Raincoats are optional. (Just kidding!) Students will be responsible for a minimal list of specific required materials. Max - 12 students.

Price: $65.00

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