Orange Spiral Arts

May 2024 Art Play Dates via Zoom

ART PLAY DATES ARE IN SESSION ON TUESDAYS AT 11 AM CENTRAL TIME!

Hello Everyone!

You are invited to come hang out for an hour with other cool folks, and express your creativity!

Art is good for the heart, mind, body, and soul. Join us!

 

May 2024

These classes are virtual classes, meaning you can join in from the comfort of your home!

For the month of May, we will focus on zine making in the middle of the month, along with a zine swap!

The month will begin with Gelatos by Faber-Castell, and the month will end with oil pastels! These are two supplies you may already have, but don't pull out to use very often.

Each class, I offer guidance and instruction.

I also encourage you, as a participant, to go in your own direction, as you feel inspired to do so.

Tuesday, May 7, 2024

11am Central Time-12pm Central Time

The Joy of Gelatos

Gelatos are an underrated art supply, as they are quite versatile and easy to use!

You can draw with them like a crayon, blend them wet or dry, and add them to a variety of surfaces!

Direct from the Faber-Castell website, here's some more info about gelatos:

They blend easily with or without water and work well on virtually any porous surface! Transform opaque colors into translucent tints or mists with water. Add color and shimmer to paper, canvas, chipboard, wood, fabric, ribbon, journal boards and many other surfaces!

Use to watercolor, blend, stamp, mix with mediums, use with stencils, layer, combine to create new colors or highlight journals.

Here's an example of a chickadee sketched and colored in with Gelatos.

Supplies:

• Gelatos (use what you have, or explore the various sets available, such as: Pastels, Metallics, Iridescents I and II, or Brights)
• Stamps of your choice (such as ArtFoamies, handmade stamps, etc.)
• Stencils of your choice
• Sketch paper and/or mixed media paper
• Sketching pencil and eraser (if doing the bird exercise shown in the image)
• small paintbrushes
• water jar
• baby wipes

 

Tuesday, May 14, 2024

11am Central Time-12pm Central Time

Zine Making-Session 1

Zines are mini books or booklets, typically published by an individual who has a message or art to share with others.

We will be creating a zine from one sheet of 8.5x11 inch copy paper.

In session 1, we will talk about the various approaches and issues to consider when creating a zine.

We'll make our 8-page zines using rubber stamps and washi tape, to create borders and portals for focal future points.

Supplies:

• 8.5 x 11 inch copy paper (24 lb. recommended, but 20 lb. is fine, too)
• rubber stamps that work as borders or backgrounds
• stamp pad, such as VersaFine Clair in Nocturne or StazOn in black
• washi tapes in various widths (.3 inches/7mm and .6 inches/15mm)
• scissors
• (optional) various mark making materials-colored pencils, crayons, gelatos, markers, etc. 

Tuesday, May 21, 2024

11am Central Time-12pm Central Time

Zine Making-Session 2

We will make a second zine style from one-8.5x11 inch sheet of copy paper, that will be 14 pages, and 2-sided.

If this feels too complicated to reproduce, you may stick to the 8-page zine from Session 1.

In this session, we'll use stamps for the backgrounds, and then add collage elements to each page.

Supplies:

• 8.5 x 11 inch sheet of copy paper (24 lb. is recommended, but 20 lb. is good, too)
• stamps of your choice
• black ink pad
• various papers, fabrics, deli paper, etc. for collage 
• glue stick
• baby wipes
• old magazine as a gluing station
• scissors
• markers, crayons, colored pencils, etc.
• alphabet and number stamps (optional)
• words cut from books, magazines, or stamped out

BONUS: ALL PAID PARTICIPANTS ARE ELIGIBLE TO SIGN UP FOR A ZINE SWAP!

If you choose to participate in the zine swap, you are agreeing to mail one zine to each person on the zine swap list by the designated date (TBD).

This will be so much fun! I can't wait to send and receive your zines!

Tuesday, May 28, 2024

11am Central Time-12pm Central Time

Abstract Flower using Oil Pastels and Water-Soluble Portfolio Oil Pastels

Oil pastels, sometimes known as cray-pas, are another supply that we often have, but do not use regularly.

With traditional oil pastels, blending happens using oil, such as baby oil on a q-tip. 

With the Portfolio water-soluble oil pastels, blending happens with water and a brush!

Oil pastels can be really inexpensive, which is part of the fun of this drawing tool.

Of course, if you have any of the other water-reactive Art Crayons by Marabu, or Distress Crayons by Tim Holtz, bring them to the session on May 28th!

Let's put those supplies to use!

Supplies:

• Portfolio Water-soluble Oil Pastels
• Oil Pastels (Niji, Cray-Pas, Sennelier, Pentel, etc.)
• Mixed Media paper or watercolor paper (140 lb.)
• brushes
• water jar
• baby oil and q-tips (optional)
• Additional water-reactive crayons 

NOTE: Registration fee is per person, per class

Low-income/Restricted-income rate when you purchase the month of classes

Thank you for your interest and support!

I look forward to creating with you!

Register for ALL 4 May Classes

$140 USD

 

 

Low/restricted-income click below

Register for all 4 May classes

$140

$100 USD (You Save $40)

Register for individual Tuesday classes in May

$35 USD per person/per class

NOTE: Please email me with the Tuesday class dates you are choosing

 

Tuesday, May 7

Tuesday, May 14

Tuesday, May 21

Tuesday, May 28

IMPORTANT: Be sure your PayPal email address is current, as that is how I will send you the Zoom link for class.

 

Policy Note: No refunds. I am a one-woman, small business. Thanks in advance for your understanding.

 

With Gratitude, Love, Kindness, and Creativity,

-Briana aka OrangeSpiralArts

October 2023-Art Play Dates via Zoom

 

ART PLAY DATES ARE BACK IN SESSION ON TUESDAYS AT 11 AM CENTRAL TIME!

Hello Everyone!

You are invited to come hang out for an hour with other cool folks, and express your creativity!

Of course, I will have a guided lesson to take you through, and each week will be something new!

I hope you'll consider registering for one or all of the Tuesday classes in October.

Art is good for the heart, mind, body, and soul. Join us!

These classes are virtual, meaning you can join in from the comfort of your home!

Tuesday, October 3

11 am Central Time-12 pm Central Time

Gelli Printing and Stencils

Grab your favorite stencils and a gel plate!

You'll learn how to make the most out of each and every print.

Some prints come out great the first time, while others need a few layers before they feel complete.

Gel plates and stencils go so well together. 

This will be a fun time!

Supplies:

Gel plate-Any size you prefer; I use my 8x10 inch Gelli Arts plate the most

Acrylic paints (Liquitex Basics or Apple Barrel matte acrylic craft paints)

Soft rubber brayer

Stencils (StencilGirl, The Crafter's Workshop, Artistcellar, Joggles, etc.) or homemade stencils

Cardstock, copy paper, legal sized paper (for rolling off your brayer)(optional)

Tuesday, October 10

11 am Central Time-12 pm Central Time

Card Making-Halloween or Autumn Theme

We will get into the spirit of the autumn or Halloween season and make some fun cards!

Supplies:

Cardstock in autumn/Halloween colors or pre-cut blank cards with envelopes

Paper slicer

Stamps

Stamp Pads

Paint Pens

Acrylic paints and paint palette (optional)

Tuesday, October 17

11 am Central Time-12 pm Central Time

Moon Faces Folio

Supplies:

98 lb. mixed media paper 11x14 inches or larger

Spray inks

Moon stamps or stencils (optional)

Stabilo All pencil in black

Bone folder

Ruler

Scissors

Glue stick

Tuesday, October 24

11 am Central Time-12 pm Central Time

Masterboard

A masterboard is a master collage board that smaller projects can be cut from.

Use your miscellaneous pieces of art papers, old book pages, old letters, etc. to create a background.

Supplies:

A variety of papers-painted papers, book pages, ledger paper, old letters/journal pages, etc.

Glue Stick

Clear Tape (optional) or other tape you'd like to try

Thin food packaging as substrate or 98 lb. mixed media paper or large 65 lb. drawing paper (18x24 inches)

Scissors/paper slicer

Tuesday, October 31

11 am Central Time-12 pm Central Time

Masterboard Cards, ATCs and/or Book Pages

We will cut into our masterboards from last week, and create cards or book pages.

Some card suggestions are postcards or ATCs (Artist Trading Cards).

You can choose to add stencils, stamps, and paint to your masterboard as a whole, or 

on top of each individual card you cut.

Supplies:

Paper slicer (if your masterboard fits)

Ruler, x-acto knife, metal ruler, and self-healing cutting mat

Stencils, stamps, ink, paints, etc.

Scissors (just in case)

 

What's new:
NO recordings of classes

Padlet is not part of these sessions, though I may use it periodically

Registration fee is per person, per class

Low-income/Restricted-income rate when you purchase the month of classes

Thank you for your interest and support!

I look forward to creating with you!

Register for all 5 classes in October and SAVE

$175 $140 USD (Save $35)

Low-income/income-restricted Price for all 5 classes in October

$75 USD

Register for individual Tuesday classes in October

$35 each class, price per person

NOTE: Please email me with the class dates you are choosing

10/3

10/10

10/17

10/24

10/31

IMPORTANT: Be sure your PayPal email address is current, as that is how I will send you the Zoom link for class.

Policy Note: No refunds. I am a one-woman, small business. Thanks in advance for your understanding.

With Gratitude, Love, Kindness, and Creativity,

-Briana aka OrangeSpiralArts

ART PLAY DATES ARE BACK IN SESSION ON TUESDAYS AT 11 AM CENTRAL TIME!

Hello Everyone!

You are invited to come hang out for an hour with other cool folks, and express your creativity!

Of course, I will have a guided lesson to take you through, and each week will be something new!

I hope you'll consider registering for one or all of the Tuesday classes in October.

Art is good for the heart, mind, body, and soul. Join us!

These classes are virtual, meaning you can join in from the comfort of your home!

Tuesday, October 3

11 am Central Time-12 pm Central Time

Gelli Printing and Stencils

Grab your favorite stencils and a gel plate!

You'll learn how to make the most out of each and every print.

Some prints come out great the first time, while others need a few layers before they feel complete.

Gel plates and stencils go so well together. 

This will be a fun time!

Supplies:

Gel plate-Any size you prefer; I use my 8x10 inch Gelli Arts plate the most

Acrylic paints (Liquitex Basics or Apple Barrel matte acrylic craft paints)

Soft rubber brayer

Stencils (StencilGirl, The Crafter's Workshop, Artistcellar, Joggles, etc.) or homemade stencils

Cardstock, copy paper, legal sized paper (for rolling off your brayer)(optional)

Tuesday, October 10

11 am Central Time-12 pm Central Time

Card Making-Halloween or Autumn Theme

We will get into the spirit of the autumn or Halloween season and make some fun cards!

Supplies:

Cardstock in autumn/Halloween colors or pre-cut blank cards with envelopes

Paper slicer

Stamps

Stamp Pads

Paint Pens

Acrylic paints and paint palette (optional)

Tuesday, October 17

11 am Central Time-12 pm Central Time

Moon Faces Folio

Supplies:

98 lb. mixed media paper 11x14 inches or larger

Spray inks

Moon stamps or stencils (optional)

Stabilo All pencil in black

Bone folder

Ruler

Scissors

Glue stick

Tuesday, October 24

11 am Central Time-12 pm Central Time

Masterboard

A masterboard is a master collage board that smaller projects can be cut from.

Use your miscellaneous pieces of art papers, old book pages, old letters, etc. to create a background.

Supplies:

A variety of papers-painted papers, book pages, ledger paper, old letters/journal pages, etc.

Glue Stick

Clear Tape (optional) or other tape you'd like to try

Thin food packaging as substrate or 98 lb. mixed media paper or large 65 lb. drawing paper (18x24 inches)

Scissors/paper slicer

Tuesday, October 31

11 am Central Time-12 pm Central Time

Masterboard Cards, ATCs and/or Book Pages

We will cut into our masterboards from last week, and create cards or book pages.

Some card suggestions are postcards or ATCs (Artist Trading Cards).

You can choose to add stencils, stamps, and paint to your masterboard as a whole, or 

on top of each individual card you cut.

Supplies:

Paper slicer (if your masterboard fits)

Ruler, x-acto knife, metal ruler, and self-healing cutting mat

Stencils, stamps, ink, paints, etc.

Scissors (just in case)

 

What's new:
NO recordings of classes

Padlet is not part of these sessions, though I may use it periodically

Registration fee is per person, per class

Low-income/Restricted-income rate when you purchase the month of classes

Thank you for your interest and support!

I look forward to creating with you!

Register for all 5 classes in October and SAVE

$175 $140 USD (Save $35)

September 2023-Art Play Dates via Zoom

 

ART PLAY DATES ARE BACK IN SESSION ON TUESDAYS AT 11AM CENTRAL TIME!

Hello Everyone!

I have missed you!

I hope you are all making it through the joys and concerns of life okay. It can be rough!

I wanted to share that I will be offering the Tuesday Art Play Dates via Zoom, starting on Tuesday, Sept. 5 at 11am Central Time.

You are invited to come hang out for an hour with other cool folks, and express your creativity!

Of course, I will have a guided lesson to take you through, and each week will be something new!

I hope you'll consider registering for one or all of the Tuesday classes in September.

 

Art is good for the heart, head, body, and soul. Join us!

 

Tuesday, Sept. 5

11am Central Time-12pm Central Time

Watercolor and Foam Stamps

Use handmade foam stamps, found foam stamps from the thrift store, or ArtFoamies! 

I will be sharing some tips on how to use foam stamps with watercolor.

Simple to do, easy to clean-up!

 

Tuesday, Sept. 12

11am Central Time -12pm Central Time

Stick Drawings with Ink

Get out a sturdy stick (or a bamboo reed pen), along with some black India ink.

We'll make loose drawings on pre-painted backgrounds.

Alternatively, draw some abstract, intersecting lines and color in the shapes with any media you enjoy!

 

Tuesday, Sept. 19

11am Central Time -12pm Central Time

Funky Alphabets

(hand-lettering, asemic writing, stamps, stencils, etc.)

I adore letter forms, don't you? 

Let's explore our own handwriting, obscure letter forms into something like asemic writing, and use the alphabet stamps/stencils you already own!

We'll layer everything up to create a Funky Alphabet piece.

 

Tuesday, Sept. 26

11am Central Time -12pm Central Time

Bubble Prints

Create dynamic bubble prints using dyed bubbles.

I will share how to dye your own bubbles and also how to make some bubbles shimmer!

 

What's new:
NO recordings of classes

Padlet is not part of these sessions, though I may use it periodically

Registration fee is per person, per class

Low-income/Restricted-income rate when you purchase the month of classes

 

Thank you for your interest and support!

I look forward to creating with you!

 

Register for all 4 Tuesdays in September

$140 $125 (SAVE $15)

Income-restricted Price

$55 for all 4 classes

Register for individual Tuesday classes in September

$35 each class

NOTE: Please email me with the class dates you are choosing

9/5

9/12

9/19

9/26

IMPORTANT: Be sure your PayPal email address is current, as that is how I will send you the Zoom link for class.

Policy Note: No refunds. I am a one-woman, small business. Thanks in advance for your understanding.

With Gratitude, Love, Kindness, and Creativity,

-Briana aka OrangeSpiralArts

April 2023 Live Zoom Art Play Dates

2023 Live Zoom Art Play Dates and Learning Sessions

Tuesdays at 11am CST, you're invited to join me for some mixed media exploration!

What:

• Guided lessons in exploring mixed media art, such as Gelli printing, collage, mark making, etc.
• Curated resources of videos, blog posts, and/or books related to each week's topic via Padlet.

When: Tuesdays at 11am CST-12pm CST (one hour)

Where: Live via Zoom (a link is emailed upon registration within 24-48 hours of payment)

Who: Adults interested in exploring mixed media

Cost: $35 per person, per class

APRIL 2023 CLASSES

Tuesday, April 4

Paper Bouquets Part 1

We will prepare the papers this week, in order to create a delightful paper bouquet bundle in Part 2, next week.

Materials List:

• white sulphite paper, white copy paper, 140 lb. watercolor paper
• botanical stamps and stencils
• watercolor, water-soluble markers, Dr. Ph. Martin's Tech Drawing Ink
• Dina Wakley Scribble Sticks
• stamp pads

Tuesday, April 11

Paper Bouquets Part 2

We will cut botanical shapes from our painted, stamped, and stenciled papers from last week.

Next, we'll adhere or wrap them to a tongue depressor or stick.

Materials List:

• painted, stamped, and stenciled papers from Part 1
• scissors
• glue stick
• washi tape
• tongue depressor/stick

Tuesday, April 18

Slow Stitched Rectangle

Taking inspiration from Honey Folk Clothing, we'll piece together a simple fabric rectangle

and create some contrasting straight stitches throughout the piece.

Materials List:

• various fabric pieces to form a rectangle
• felt or other fabric backing
• embroidery floss or thread, i.e. Sashiko thread
• long needle
• scissors
• needle threader, thimble

Tuesday, April 25

Teeny Tiny Gel Printed Books

Let's gather all of those loose gel prints and assemble some sweet little books.

Use a stapler or hand stitch the binding.

The books can be 2x2 inches, 2x3 inches, or 4x4 inches, or whatever size fits your stapler.

Materials List:

• gel prints and various papers
• stapler and/or bookbinding thread, needle, and awl
• bone folder
• cover material
• scissors or paper slicer

Sign Up for April 2023 Classes

Single Session: Email me with session date(s)

$35 USD per person/per session

 

All April 2023 Tuesday Classes at 11am CST

$140 USD per person

 

Policy Notes: NO REFUNDS I am a one-woman small business owner. Thank you in advance for your understanding.

IMPORTANT Note: Be sure your PayPal email address is current, as that is how I will send you all of your links. If you need to update your email address for class, Email me: OrangeSpiralArts (at) gmail (dot) com.

Within 24-48 hours of payment, I will email you the Zoom link, Padlet link, Facebook Group link, and suggested supplies for your registered classes.

These sessions are recorded, so you must give permission to be recorded.

If you miss a session you paid for, you can watch the recording.

Thank you for being here! You and your creativity matter.

With Gratitude,

Briana of OrangeSpiralArts

March 2023 Live Zoom Art Play Dates

 

2023 Live Zoom Art Play Dates and Learning Sessions

Tuesdays at 11am CST, you're invited to join me for some mixed media exploration!

What:

• Guided lessons in exploring mixed media art, such as Gelli printing, collage, mark making, etc.
• Curated resources of videos, blog posts, and/or books related to each week's topic via Padlet.

When: Tuesdays at 11am CST-12pm CST (one hour)

Where: Live via Zoom (a link is emailed upon registration within 24-48 hours of payment)

Who: Adults interested in exploring mixed media

Cost: $35 per person, per class

MARCH 2023 CLASSES

Tuesday, March 7

Tree of Hope

We could all use a little extra hope in our lives these days, would you agree?

Let's create some hope together.

You will create a tree on a separate sheet of darker paper, and then cut it out. You'll then attach bright hearts with string to the branches.

On each heart, you'll write something you wish or hope for . . .

Materials list:

• darker paper for tree
• scissors
• glue stick
• bright colored paper for hearts
• string and needle that fits 
• small hole punch
• pen

Tuesday, March 14

Gel Printing with Texture Items

The Gelli Plate is a wonderful modern tool for printmaking. If you don't have one, you can still join us by using a plastic place mat as your surface.

Materials list:

• Gel plate or plastic place mat
• soft rubber brayer
• string, textured fabric, lace, corrugated cardboard, etc.
• paper or fabric for printing
• paper to roll off your brayer
• baby wipes

Tuesday, March 21

Loose Drawing Practice

Drawing can be one of those skills that intimidates us as creatives. Personally, the only way I enjoy drawing is when it is easy and fun. Let's try a few interesting drawing exercises together to quiet the inner critic and get our hands moving. There's nothing quite like seeing your own hands render something, even if it comes out wild and wonky!

Materials list:

• mixed media paper or larger drawing paper sketchbook
• Sharpie markers (2 of them) that work well
• ballpoint pen
• pencil attached to a stick (a chopstick or wooden dowel work well)
• colored pencils, markers, crayons, etc. for adding color

Tuesday, March 28

Free Form Spirals

Gather your floral wire, tin foil, or plastic bag strips. Let's wrap some spiral shapes with yarn and fabric strips. Feel free to add stitching along the way, too!

Materials list:

• Floral wire, tin foil, plastic bag strips
• fabric strips
• yarn
• needle and thread (optional)
• glue (fabric glue or Elmer's white glue)

Sign Up for March 2023 Classes

Single Session: Email me with session date(s)

$35 USD per person/per session

All March 2023 Tuesday Classes at 11am CST

$140 USD per person

Policy Notes: NO REFUNDS I am a one-woman small business owner. Thank you in advance for your understanding.

IMPORTANT Note: Be sure your PayPal email address is current, as that is how I will send you all of your links. If you need to update your email address for class, Email me: OrangeSpiralArts (at) gmail (dot) com.

Within 24-48 hours of payment, I will email you the Zoom link, Padlet link, Facebook Group link, and suggested supplies for your registered classes.

These sessions are recorded, so you must give permission to be recorded.

If you miss a session you paid for, you can watch the recording.

Thank you for being here! You and your creativity matter.

With Gratitude,

Briana of OrangeSpiralArts

2023 Live Zoom Art Play Dates and Learning Sessions

Tuesdays at 11am CST, you're invited to join me for some mixed media exploration!

What:

• Guided lessons in exploring mixed media art, such as Gelli printing, collage, mark making, etc.
• Curated resources of videos, blog posts, and/or books related to each week's topic via Padlet.

When: Tuesdays at 11am CST-12pm CST (one hour)

Where: Live via Zoom (a link is emailed upon registration within 24-48 hours of payment)

Who: Adults interested in exploring mixed media

Cost: $35 per person, per class

MARCH 2023 CLASSES

Tuesday, March 7

Tree of Hope

We could all use a little extra hope in our lives these days, would you agree?

Let's create some hope together.

You will create a tree on a separate sheet of darker paper, and then cut it out. You'll then attach bright hearts with string to the branches.

On each heart, you'll write something you wish or hope for . . .

Materials list:

• darker paper for tree
• scissors
• glue stick
• bright colored paper for hearts
• string and needle that fits 
• small hole punch
• pen

Tuesday, March 14

Gel Printing with Texture Items

The Gelli Plate is a wonderful modern tool for printmaking. If you don't have one, you can still join us by using a plastic place mat as your surface.

Materials list:

• Gel plate or plastic place mat
• soft rubber brayer
• string, textured fabric, lace, corrugated cardboard, etc.
• paper or fabric for printing
• paper to roll off your brayer
• baby wipes

Tuesday, March 21

Loose Drawing Practice

Drawing can be one of those skills that intimidates us as creatives. Personally, the only way I enjoy drawing is when it is easy and fun. Let's try a few interesting drawing exercises together to quiet the inner critic and get our hands moving. There's nothing quite like seeing your own hands render something, even if it comes out wild and wonky!

Materials list:

• mixed media paper or larger drawing paper sketchbook
• Sharpie markers (2 of them) that work well
• ballpoint pen
• pencil attached to a stick (a chopstick or wooden dowel work well)
• colored pencils, markers, crayons, etc. for adding color

Tuesday, March 28

Free Form Spirals

Gather your floral wire, tin foil, or plastic bag strips. Let's wrap some spiral shapes with yarn and fabric strips. Feel free to add stitching along the way, too!

Materials list:

• Floral wire, tin foil, plastic bag strips
• fabric strips
• yarn
• needle and thread (optional)
• glue (fabric glue or Elmer's white glue)

Sign Up for March 2023 Classes

Single Session: Email me with session date(s)

$35 USD per person/per session

All March 2023 Tuesday Classes at 11am CST

$140 USD per person

Policy Notes: NO REFUNDS I am a one-woman small business owner. Thank you in advance for your understanding.

IMPORTANT Note: Be sure your PayPal email address is current, as that is how I will send you all of your links. If you need to update your email address for class, Email me: OrangeSpiralArts (at) gmail (dot) com.

Within 24-48 hours of payment, I will email you the Zoom link, Padlet link, Facebook Group link, and suggested supplies for your registered classes.

These sessions are recorded, so you must give permission to be recorded.

If you miss a session you paid for, you can watch the recording.

Thank you for being here! You and your creativity matter.

With Gratitude,

Briana of OrangeSpiralArts

February 2023 Live Zoom Art Play Dates

2023 Live Zoom Art Play Dates and Learning Sessions

Tuesdays at 11am CST, you're invited to join me for some mixed media exploration!

What:

• Guided lessons in exploring mixed media art, such as Gelli printing, collage, mark making, etc.
• Curated resources of videos, blog posts, and/or books related to each week's topic via Padlet.

When: Tuesdays at 11am CST-12pm CST (one hour)

Where: Live via Zoom (a link is emailed upon registration within 24-48 hours of payment)

Who: Adults interested in exploring mixed media

Cost: $35 per person, per class

FEBRUARY 2023 CLASSES

Tuesday, Feb. 7

Painted Magazine Pages

Grab your fun paints! We'll create a variety of solid-ish painted magazine pages for an upcoming collage project.

Materials list:

• Magazine pages
• white acrylic paint
• metallic, neon, and colorshift acrylics
• paint scraper
• paintbrush
• water jar
• paper towel
• place to dry wet pages

Tuesday, Feb. 14

Layered Collage Heart Cards

Using the various decorative and/or painted papers you have, we'll create a set of 2-4 collage heart cards.

Materials list:

• painted magazine pages
• decorative papers and/or napkins
• scissors
• glue stick
• cardstock or blank cards
• baby wipes

Tuesday, Feb. 21

Mixed Tape Shapes

Do you love tape, like duct tape, colored masking tape, washi tape, and colored clear tape?

It's time to gather what you've got! We'll add tape to mixed media paper in random order, then cut out shapes.

Turn them into gift tags, journaling elements, or even mail art postcards!

Materials list:

• mixed media paper
• scissors
• a variety of tape: duct tape, washi tape, colored masking tape, etc.
• shape templates (optional)
• pencil/pen

Tuesday, Feb. 28

Mixed Fibers Heart

Let's wrap a cardboard heart with our love and colorful fibers. You may choose to dedicate the heart to someone special by placing their photo under all of the wrapped fibers at the beginning of the project.

Materials list:

• 6 inch heart cut from cardboard
• various strings, ribbons, netting, fabric strips
• sequins and thread (optional)
• scissors
• photo of someone special (optional)
• inspiring word (optional)

Sign Up for February 2023 Classes

Single Session: Email me with session date(s)

$35 USD per person/per session

All February 2023 Tuesday Classes at 11am CST

$140 USD per person

Policy Notes: NO REFUNDS I am a one-woman small business owner. Thank you in advance for your understanding.

IMPORTANT Note: Be sure your PayPal email address is current, as that is how I will send you all of your links. If you need to update your email address for class, Email me: OrangeSpiralArts (at) gmail (dot) com.

Within 24-48 hours of payment, I will email you the Zoom link, Padlet link, Facebook Group link, and suggested supplies for your registered classes.

These sessions are recorded, so you must give permission to be recorded.

If you miss a session you paid for, you can watch the recording.

Thank you for being here! You and your creativity matter.

With Gratitude,

Briana of OrangeSpiralArts

2023 Art Play Dates-January-Tuesdays at 11 am Central Time

2023 Live Zoom Art Play Dates and Learning Sessions

Tuesdays at 11am CST, you're invited to join me for some mixed media exploration!

What:

• Guided lessons in exploring mixed media art, such as Gelli printing, collage, mark making, etc.
• Curated resources of videos, blog posts, and/or books related to each week's topic via Padlet.

When: Tuesdays at 11am CST-12pm CST (one hour)

Where: Live via Zoom (a link is emailed upon registration within 24-48 hours of payment)

Who: Adults interested in exploring mixed media

Cost: $35 per person, per class

January 2023 Classes

Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at 11am Central Time

Snippet Rolls 

Snippet rolls help us use up our various paper (and fabric) scraps.

They end up being wonderful no matter how you add to them!

Materials:

• 2.75 inch reinforced brown kraft gummed paper tape
• brush
• water jar
• paper scraps
• fabric scraps (optional)
• glue stick
• scissors

Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at 11am Central Time

Snippet Roll Bookmaking

Bring those snippet rolls from the Jan. 3 class, and we'll create a mini book with snippet roll covers.

Materials:

• various papers for inside pages
• bone folder
• scissors and/or paper trimmer
• waxed linen thread and needle
• embroider floss (optional)

Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 11am Central Time

Fabric Bowls

From the fabulous tutorial by Kristen Peterson of AlteredStatesStudio, we will make some fabric bowls of our own.

Materials:

• fabric scraps cut into squares and strips (one square should fit over the bottom of your container)
• yogurt/ sour cream empty container
• plastic wrap
• rubber band
• Elmer's white glue
• cup to hold glue
• bristle brush for glue
• baby wipes

Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at 11am Central Time

Touch Drawing

Taking inspiration from Deborah Koff-Chapin, we will try our hand at the unique and mysterious Touch Drawing process.

Materials:

• flat drawing board or large gel plate
• water-mixable oil paint or tempera paint (if using a gel plate)
• newsprint
• tissue paper

Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at 11am Central Time

Slow Stitching

Get in the flow or simply practice some stitches on fabric. Work on loose fabric or a fabric book meant for slow stitching.

Materials:

• Linen, cotton, or wool fabric
• embroidery floss or cotton thread
• needle
• scissors
• thimble

Sign Up for January 2023 Classes

Single Session: Email me with session date(s)

$35 USD per person/per session

All January 2023 Tuesday Classes at 11am CST

$175 $145 (save $30)

Policy Notes: NO REFUNDS I am a one-woman small business owner. Thank you in advance for your understanding.

IMPORTANT Note: Be sure your PayPal email address is current, as that is how I will send you all of your links. If you need to update your email address for class, Email me: OrangeSpiralArts (at) gmail (dot) com.

Within 24-48 hours of payment, I will email you the Zoom link, Padlet link, Facebook Group link, and suggested supplies for your registered classes.

These sessions are recorded, so you must give permission to be recorded.

If you miss a session you paid for, you can watch the recording.

Thank you for being here! You and your creativity matter.

With Gratitude,

Briana of OrangeSpiralArts

December 2022-Live Zoom Art Play Dates-Tuesdays at 11am CST

Greetings Wonderful People!

Starting in September 2022, on Tuesdays at 11am CST, you're invited to join me for some mixed media exploration!

What:

• Guided lessons in exploring mixed media art, such as Gelli printing, collage, mark making, etc.
• Curated resources of videos, blog posts, and/or books related to each week's topic via Padlet.

When: Tuesdays at 11am CST-12pm CST (one hour)

Where: Live via Zoom (a link is emailed upon registration within 24-48 hours of payment)

Who: Adults interested in exploring mixed media

Cost: $35 per person, per class

December 2022 Classes

Tuesday, December 6, 2022

String a Necklace

Set aside time to make a necklace for yourself, a friend or a loved one.

Materials List:

• Paper beads
• Beads of your choice
• Bead string or cord
• Bead design tray (optional)
• Clasp of choice (or tie off)

Necklace by Briana; Bracelet by Robin Mead

Tuesday, December 13, 2022

Stamp Carving

Stamp carving is a wonderful skill to learn, especially if you like making cards, journaling, or sending handmade gifts. You'll be surprised how easy it is to create a fabulous stamp!

Materials List:

• Caving material: Moo Carve, Speedy Carve, or Pentel Hi-Polymer white erasers
• Speedball Lino Cutter 
• pencil
• tracing or notebook paper
• Sharpie marker
• StazOn ink pad
• paper-cardstock or copy paper, etc.

Tuesday, December 20, 2022

Torn Paper Collage

Have you ever torn paper and/or fabric and felt satisfaction in doing so? 

Let's create abstract strips or something specific, like a holiday tree with torn papers and fabrics! Get your glue ready!

Materials List:

• Various papers, magazine photos, construction paper, textured papers, fabric (optional)
• Glue stick or white All Purpose glue and/or Mod Podge
• Watercolor paper as substrate
• Scissors (optional), as we'll mostly be tearing by hand

Tuesday, December 27, 2022

Fiber Forest

Create a colorful forest while using up those lovely painted paper towels that you just can't throw away!

Materials List:

• Dried, paint-soaked paper towels
• Brown paper bag
• White acrylic paint
• Glitterific acrylic craft paint (optional)
• Scissors
• Mod Podge
• Jar of water
• Brush for glueing
• Watercolor or Tombow Markers
• Mixed Media Paper or 140 lb. watercolor paper

Sign Up for December 2022 Classes

Single Session: Email me with session date(s)

$35 USD per person/per session

All December 2022 Tuesday Classes at 11am CST

$140 $125 (save $15)

Policy Notes: NO REFUNDS I am a one-woman small business owner. Thank you in advance for your understanding.

IMPORTANT Note: Be sure your PayPal email address is current, as that is how I will send you all of your links. If you need to update your email address for class, Email me: OrangeSpiralArts (at) gmail (dot) com.

Within 24-48 hours of payment, I will email you the Zoom link, Padlet link, Facebook Group link, and suggested supplies for your registered classes.

These sessions are recorded, so you must give permission to be recorded.

If you miss a session you paid for, you can watch the recording.

Thank you for being here! You and your creativity matter.

With Gratitude,

Briana of OrangeSpiralArts

Survey-Live Zoom Art Play Dates and Learning Sessions for Fall 2022

Greetings, Everyone,

As many of you know, I am a mixed media artist and teacher.

 

Since the Fall of 2021, I have been offering Live Zoom Art Play Dates and Learning Sessions.

 

These are one-hour mixed media art classes that pack a punch.

 

There is laughter and socializing, as well as a lot of fun artful mess making.

 

If you are interested in learning more, I invite you to fill out this survey and weigh in on your preferences for Fall 2022.

Thanks so much!

 

Feel free to tell your friends who may also be interested in class.

 

To clarify, these sessions happen from home via your computer.

You are given a supply list in advance, so you can gather what you need prior to class.

 

Here's the link to the survey:

 

https://forms.gle/3UxH3LCZ7SUhdLsPA

 

You and your creativity matter!

 

Many Blessings and Gratitude,

Briana of OrangeSpiralArts

Summer 2022 Live Zoom Art Play Dates and Learning Sessions

NEW June, July, August 2022 -Live Mixed Media Art Classes via Zoom

We meet on Tuesdays at 10am CST for one hour. 

Each week features a new project or topic. 

You may sign up for one month at a time or for a single session. Each session costs $20 USD.

Sign up for a full month and save $10!

June Live Zoom Art Play Dates and Learning Sessions

Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at 10am CST

Activity: Squeegee/Plastic Card Paint Scraping

Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at 10am CST

Activity: Deli Paper for Collage

Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at 10am CST

Activity: ATCs (Artist Trading Cards)

Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at 10am CST

Activity: House Themed Art

Policy Note: There are no refunds if you cannot attend the live session.

Each session is recorded and posted to our Live Zoom Art Play Dates and Learning Sessions Facebook Group. 

There is also a Padlet (sort of like a virtual bulletin board) with curated resources for each week's topic/activity.

Sign up for the full month of June Live Art Play Dates and Learning Sessions and SAVE $10 (You pay $70 instead of $80)

June 2022 Live Zoom Art Play Dates and Learning Sessions

 ($80)

$70 USD

June 2022 Live Zoom Art Play Date and Learning Session-Single Session 

$20 USD

IMPORTANT: PLEASE BE SURE YOUR PAYPAL EMAIL ADDRESS IS CURRENT, AS THAT IS HOW I WILL BE COMMUNICATING WITH YOU.

If you need to update your email address, send it to OrangeSpiralArts (at) gmail (dot) com.

I will email a registration confirmation 24-48 hours after payment is received.

The confirmation email contains the Zoom Link, Facebook Group, Padlet Link, and Supplies for your registered sessions.

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July Live Zoom Art Play Dates and Learning Sessions

Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at 10am CST

Activity: Watercolor Flowers and Botanicals

Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at 10am CST

Activity: Gelli Printing Foam Stamps

Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at 10am CST

Activity: Gelli Printing Plant Matter

Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at 10am CST

Activity: Fabric and Paper Collage Flower

July Live Zoom Art Play Dates and Learning Sessions

($80)

$70 USD

Policy Note: No Refunds

All Live Zoom Art Play Dates and Learning Sessions are recorded and available on our private Facebook Group.

IMPORTANT: PLEASE BE SURE YOUR PAYPAL EMAIL ADDRESS IS CURRENT, AS THAT IS HOW I WILL BE COMMUNICATING WITH YOU.

If you need to update your email address, send it to OrangeSpiralArts (at) gmail (dot) com.

I will email a registration confirmation 24-48 hours after payment is received.

The confirmation email contains the Zoom Link, Facebook Group, Padlet Link, and Supplies for your registered sessions.

July Live Zoom Art Play Date and Learning Session-Single Session

$20 USD

 

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August Live Zoom Art Play Dates and Learning Sessions

Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at 10am CST

Activity: Mark Making with Recyclables and Natural Objects

Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at 10am CST

Activity: Using Fabric in Mixed Media Art and Journal Pages

Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at 10am CST

Activity: Who Am I-Incorporating Personal Imagery

Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at 10am CST

Activity: Painting Magazine Pages

Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at 10am CST

Activity: Collage Hand

August Live Zoom Art Play Dates and Learning Sessions

$100

$90 USD

Policy Note: No Refunds

All Live Zoom Art Play Dates and Learning Sessions are recorded and available on our private Facebook Group.

IMPORTANT: PLEASE BE SURE YOUR PAYPAL EMAIL ADDRESS IS CURRENT, AS THAT IS HOW I WILL BE COMMUNICATING WITH YOU.

If you need to update your email address, send it to OrangeSpiralArts (at) gmail (dot) com.

I will email a registration confirmation 24-48 hours after payment is received.

The confirmation email contains the Zoom Link, Facebook Group, Padlet Link, and Supplies for your registered sessions.

August Live Zoom Art Play Date and Learning Session-Single Session

$20 USD

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What people are saying about the Live Zoom Art Play Dates and Learning Sessions:

"These Tuesday morning art sessions are the high light of my week!!! Briana is such a well versed,creative, accepting and motivating instructor!!! The fellow students are always an inspiration!!! These sessions keep me motivated to try new things and to keep up with my art journaling !!! All in the comfort of my home!!! The hour just flys by!!!"

 

"Briana's encouragement, skill, and playfulness make for a great combination! This class really changed my life, no joke."

 

"My favorite day of the week! Briana does a fabulous job covering a new technique and allowing us ample time to work in class and share. She also provides resources to allow us to further investigate the technique outside of class. Best hour! I highly recommended!"

 

"Briana is an excellent adult art teacher that makes learning new techniques fun. She attracts participants that are enthusiastic and funny. We learn and apply a lot during our one hour sessions. Sign up!"

 

Live Zoom Art Play Dates and Learning Sessions-April and May 2022

New Live Classes for April and May 2022

We meet on Tuesdays at 11am CST until 12pm CST. 

Each week features a new project or topic. 

You may sign up for one month at a time or for a single session. Each session costs $20 USD.

Sign up for a full month and save $10!

Note: There's a small price increase due to needing to upgrade to PRO services for these sessions. Thanks in advance for your understanding.

These sessions are still a bargain, as most Live Zoom art classes are at least $35-$45/hour.

April Live Zoom Art Play Dates and Learning Sessions

Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at 11am CST

Activity: Watercolor Rainbows

Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at 11am CST

Activity: ArtFoamies/Foam Stamps and the Many Ways to Print Them

Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at 11am CST

Activity: Collaged Cards

Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 11am CST

Activity: Collage a Phoenix

Policy Note: There are no refunds if you cannot attend the live session.

Each session is recorded and posted to our Live Zoom Art Play Dates and Learning Sessions Facebook Group. 

There is also a Padlet (sort of like a virtual bulletin board) with curated resources for each week's topic/activity.

Sign up for the full month of April Live Art Play Dates and Learning Sessions and SAVE $10 (You pay $70 instead of $80)

April 2022 Live Zoom Art Play Dates and Learning Sessions

 ($80)

$70 USD

April 2022 Live Zoom Art Play Date and Learning Session-Single Session 

$20 USD

IMPORTANT: PLEASE BE SURE YOUR PAYPAL EMAIL ADDRESS IS CURRENT, AS THAT IS HOW I WILL BE COMMUNICATING WITH YOU.

If you need to update your email address, send it to OrangeSpiralArts (at) gmail (dot) com.

I will email a registration confirmation 24-48 hours after payment is received.

The confirmation email contains the Zoom Link, Facebook Group, Padlet Link, and Supplies for your registered sessions.

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May Live Zoom Art Play Dates and Learning Sessions

Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at 11am CST

Activity: Gelli Plate(s) & Stencils

Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at 11am CST

Activity: Paper Plate Circle Weaving 

Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at 11am CST

Activity: Supply Swatching

Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at 11am CST

Activity: Packing Tape Image Transfers

Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at 11am CST

Activity: Stitching on Watercolor Painted Papers

May Live Zoom Art Play Dates and Learning Sessions

$100

$90 USD

Policy Note: No Refunds

All Live Zoom Art Play Dates and Learning Sessions are recorded and available on our private Facebook Group.

IMPORTANT: PLEASE BE SURE YOUR PAYPAL EMAIL ADDRESS IS CURRENT, AS THAT IS HOW I WILL BE COMMUNICATING WITH YOU.

If you need to update your email address, send it to OrangeSpiralArts (at) gmail (dot) com.

May Live Zoom Art Play Date and Learning Session-Single Session

$20 USD

I will email a registration confirmation 24-48 hours after payment is received.

The confirmation email contains the Zoom Link, Facebook Group, Padlet Link, and Supplies for your registered sessions.

Here's what past participants are saying:

"Artist Zoom Play Dates are a fun and safe way to grow in my art practice.  We try new things and Briana provides both connections for participants to go deeper on a topic and recorded directions for those that need to review.  I love this art community that I can join from my basement art space."

-Deborah 

"I so enjoyed the Live Zoom Art Play Dates and Learning Sessions. I learned so much and I became more open and comfortable in my own abilities. It was great to see the same participants each time. Briana gives really good instructions and shares so many additional resources."

"I always learn so much from Briana. Her passion is infectious and it always inspires me! Her classes are also engaging and fun and always a no pressure just play environment."

"I highly recommend the Live Zoom Art Play Dates with Briana. Tuesdays are my favorite day of the week! Briana makes it fun, and I learned so much each week. Also, I enjoy working with the other participants and sharing."

"Briana'a weekly Zoom Art Play Dates have been a highlight of my weeks. I've learned so many new techniques and had a lot of fun! Briana's focus on the process rather than the outcome is so supportive . . . . really frees me up to just dive right in."

Thank you for taking care of yourself through creativity and community. I truly can not think of a better way to get through these challenging times.

I honor you and am so grateful to be here with you.

With Gratitude,

Briana