Just Announced! November 17th and 18th at Create Space Studio in Phoenix, AZ

I am very excited to announce that I will be teaching at Create Space Studio in the Ahwatukee area of Phoenix, AZ on November 17th and 18th. Cheryl has graciously opened up the doors of her studio space for these very special workshops.

Please note that I will be handling registration and if you have any questions, please drop me an email at EGorey99@sbcglobal.net

Please note that the studio is not ADA accessible and that there are stairs. I will help students carry anything that they need carried up and down the stairs. Also, please note that there is plenty of street parking.

The schedule is as follows:

Friday, November 17th:
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Odyssey Journal
2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Juicy Journal Pages

Saturday, November 18th:
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Untold Stories
2:30-5:30 p.m. Tell Your Story: Visual Journal Pages as Narrative

These fresh, new workshops teach a variety of NEW ideas involving collage, creative processing, self expression, composition, design, layering, painting and much, much more.

My workshops are always process-based learning while creating something completely unique to you.

Please note there is a small supply list.

Beginners to advanced are welcome in ALL of the classes.

Questions? Email Kelly for more info! EGorey99@sbcglobal.net

The class fee includes a vast array of mediums and materials to complete the necessary project. It is well known that I do not travel light to any of my workshops. I will be bringing such things are:

• all materials necessary to complete the project (handmade paper, decorative paper, board, glue, etc...)
• bookbinding supplies (thread, awl, needles)
• rubber stamps
• ink pads
• decorative tape
• stencils
• pens and markers
• gel medium
• collage ephemera and much, much more.

I do not travel light to my workshops at all!

If you have any difficulty with the paypal buttons, please drop me an email at EGorey99@sbcglobal.net

Kelly's Phoenix Workshops

Fri Nov 17th 10 to 2 p.m. The Odyssey Journal $80.00 USD    Fri Nov 17th 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Juicy Journal Pages $70.00 USD    Both Friday Nov 17th Workshops $150.00 USD    Sat Nov 18th 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Untold Stories $80.00 USD    Sat Nov 18th 2:30-5:30 p.m. Tell Your Story: Visual Journal Page $70.00 USD    Both Saturday Nov 18th Workshops $150.00 USD    All four workshops $300.00 USD

Friday, November 17th

The Odyssey Journal
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Who said that you could only make a book using expensive supplies? This is the ultimate class in recycling and creativity! We'll turn trash into a new journal with fun fold out pages.

After we've assembled our book, we'll journey through a plethora of new techniques in painting, collage and art journaling. Think you've seen it all? Eager to get messy and learn something new?

Let's spend some time on our own unique voyage through the world of paint, paper and creative exploration.

Supply list: catalogs with thick pages and anything with thick/heavy paper that you would want to use as a journal (think old mailers, college brochures, nice catalogs and more. I will have some for you to use. Some folks like to bring their own stash to use up.), an apron, scissors, a small selection of favorite collage ephemera (think about reading this when choosing your images and papers), bone folder, cork back metal ruler, a full roll of paper towels OR old rags, a container for your paint water,  1 to 2" brush to glue and paint (I like chip or bristle brushes) as well as a few, smaller, detailed brushes, a few of your favorite glue sticks (large glue sticks will last you longer), roll of waxed paper OR an old catalog or magazine to glue on (if you don't want to use all of your waxed paper for this.)

 

followed by:

Juicy Journal Pages
2:30-5:30

In this special workshop, work quick and fast, without judgment, the idea being to keep your inner critic silent. You will create a series of pages that are unique to you while learning a variety of new layering techniques involving collage, acrylics, markers, stencils, stamps and more.

After some time spent creating this way, we will step back and think about our pages. Learn to look and process your pages with new eyes. We'll then rework our pages into all new original journal pages.

Supply list: a journal or paper to work on, an apron, scissors, a selection of favorite collage ephemera (think about reading this when choosing your images), cork back metal ruler, roll of paper towels,  1" brush to glue and paint (I like chip or bristle brushes) as well as a few of your favorite smaller, detail brushes, container for your paint water, a few of your favorite glue sticks (large glue sticks will last you longer), roll of waxed paper OR an old catalog or magazine to paint and glue on (if you don't want to use all of your waxed paper for this.)

Saturday, November 18th
Untold Stories
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

This journal is the ultimate in play. I'm always looking for new ways to revitalize favorite techniques. Think lush layers of paint, paper, tape, stencils, pen work and more all bound into little bundles of creativity.

We'll start the class by creating rich layers of painted pages. We've only just begun as we step back, revisit our pages and start to think about how we can assemble them into books. Before the tearing and the binding begin, we'll go through and collage our pages (yes, I will show you how to collage them so that when you fold and assemble them you will have pages ready for you to work on.)

After we've finished assembling the journals, you'll step back again and learn techniques for on the go or art journaling with minimal supplies.

I've created many variations of this journal over the years and I think that this is my most favorite one yet. I'll be using what I've learned in the process over the next few weeks as I'll be on the go traveling to teach. I'll be sharing the pages on Instagram.

Supply list: an apron, scissors, a small selection of favorite collage ephemera (think about reading this when choosing your images and papers), bone folder, cork back metal ruler, a full roll of paper towels OR old rags, a container for your paint water,  1 to 2" brush to glue and paint (I like chip or bristle brushes) as well as a few, smaller, detailed brushes, a few of your favorite glue sticks (large glue sticks will last you longer), roll of waxed paper OR an old catalog or magazine to glue on (if you don't want to use all of your waxed paper for this.)

followed by:

Tell Your Story: Visual Journal Pages as Narrative
2:30-5:30

Where do we start when we put pen to paper? How do we translate what is in our heads to our visual art journal pages? How do we combine the visual with the written word?

Learn to combine paper, paint and pen to create visually expressive and unique journal pages. In this class, you will learn a plethora of layering techniques using not only your pens and markers but also paint, paper and more. Think that you know there is to putting your heart onto paper? Think again. I first developed this class to challenge myself and now I'm challenging you. Bring your journal and the supplies listed below (I will have plenty of art supplies to share as I don't travel light) and be prepared to spill out onto the page.

Supply list: a journal, an apron, scissors, a small selection of favorite collage ephemera (think about reading this when choosing your images and papers), bone folder, cork back metal ruler, a full roll of paper towels OR old rags, a container for your paint water,   1" brush to glue and paint (I like chip or bristle brushes) as well as a few, smaller, detailed brushes, a few of your favorite glue sticks (large glue sticks will last you longer), roll of waxed paper OR an old catalog or magazine to glue on (if you don't want to use all of your waxed paper for this.)

I hope to see you there!