Stampscapes
Gallery
includes
samples by our instructor, Tonya Weakley as well as student samples
and quotes.
ALL DAY STAMPSCAPES
CLASS: This is an intense techniques class, and
is suitable for stampers of all skill levels. The morning
session is spent mastering the masking technique and
building various scenes, also refered to as compositions.
Each student is allowed to work at their own level with
individual coaching from Tonya. Some students, who may be
very experienced or very creative, may stamp a dozen scenes,
while others may only stamp 4 or 5. We clean up and break
for lunch, which is included in the class fee. The afternoon
session is devoted to color. Students will learn two
distinct techniques for adding layered color. After Tonya
gives the class wide instruction and demonstrates the
technique, students are encouraged to practice on practice
paper. During this time Tonya will offer individual coaching
again. As soon as the student feels comfortable, they are
encouraged to begin adding color to their compositions.
Basic color wheel and color use instruction is included. The
2010 fee for the all day class is $65 and includes lunch at
a neighboring restaurant. Because of the individual coaching
that is included, classes typically include 6-8 students.
Generally 9:00-3:00.
STAMPSCAPES
MEGA
CLASS
This is essentially 4 classes in one, utilizing 8 techniques.
Designed to accomodate requests for classes from those traveling in
from out of state, participants will be shown how to use brayered
backgrounds to make QuickScapes cards. To maximize your time, you
will be provided pre-brayered sheets, but you will be shown how to
make your own backgrounds. You will then make cards that use simple
masking. Next you will move on to more advanced masking with Winter
Stampscapes. You will learn to frame these cards using the tonal
applicator, and you will finish them by adding glitter. As we
progress through the class, you will stamp a variety of scenes, you
will learn more about the use of color, you will use both the tonal
applicator and Colorbox stylus handles with white blending tips to
color and frame your scenes. We will teach you ways of repairing
poorly stamped images, and how to create or reclaim highlights. Lunch
will be provided, bottled water, and a sweet tray to snack on
throughout the day. Participants are welcome to bring their own
alternate beverages with screw on lids, or coffee in a plastic or
metal travel mug that has a lid that will not pop off . Paper to go
cups, cans or bottles without screw on lids ARE NOT PERMITTED. To
maximize the opportunity to learn, we will skip most of the card
assembly, as this can easily be done later. However, you will need
your tape runners for the Winter Stampscapes cards.
Hot
Tropics, by Tonya Weakley
My
hot tropics scenes take you to the exotic land of palms, grass huts,
spear fishermen and more. The color scheme is HOT, and relies heavily
on red and opposite colors on the color wheel. The colors are
dramatic and aggressive. This class includes advanced use of color,
and is not recommended for inexperienced stampers. We strongly
suggest that you take our all day class before considering the Hot
Tropics.
Quick Scapes
This
is a brayered background class, and even though we have chosen to use
Stampscapes images, you can use any stamps to make cards like these.
We have chosen to use Stampscapes partially to show you various ways
of using the same stamps. These cards are amazingly fast to make.
They require little or no masking and no blending. Everyone must
have their own 6" soft rubber brayer.
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Northwoods
& Tree Scenes
Framable
Art
Scratch Board
Winter
Stampscapes
Winter
stampscapes are monochromatic, reflecting the lack of color present
during the winter season in our northern states. They feature bare
branched trees, harsh mountain peaks and fir trees. Life still exists
in this cold, dormant world, and that is illustrated by the deer that
venture in. The cards are embellished with transparent glitter, to
enhance the icy, snowy season and the sun glinting off of
it.
What Our Students Say,
& Our Student Gallery:
Marge Dady
"Some friends and I took a Stampscapes class recently at
the Peddler's Den in Somanauk, IL. The owner and instructor, Tonya
Weakley, does fantastic work. We truly enjoyed the class and learning
the techniques of scene building and color application using the
ColorBox stylus and applicator tips. These are my attempt to
replicate some of her designs. They aren't as good as the original,
but I like them and had fun learning." --Marge
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What others are saying about the all day class:
"Even though I would have liked to have created more scenes (I kept messing up), I REALLY do like not being rushed. I loved learning the coloring techniques." Sue Morgan
"Fantastic class. Well conducted, organized. Thank you!" Pat Persin
"Tonya was very patient with me when I was unsure of coloring techniques which made me feel better and made a great comfortable learning environment. I look forward to attending all the future classes!" Aaron Giltjes-Wilson
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