An Altered Book is a piece of mixed media artwork featuring an old book that has had new life breathed into it. You might choose a specific book because of its title or theme, or you can create something entirely new.

Using a hard-cover book of whatever size you choose (I recommend no more than about 300 pages), you will cut, tear, glue, collage, stamp, fold and adorn the pages according to a few instructions from me, plus your imagination.

We’ll add flaps and pockets, doorways that open, secret compartments, and much more.

You can use your Altered Book as an art journal or as a piece of art on its own.

Location is 2KatStudios in Prescott. Address, directions, and recommendations for overnight accommodations sent upon registration.

Enjoy the Process!

Come join guest artist Debra Mager and learn a magical, beautiful mosaic technique, developed by the late, legendary mosaicist, Laurel Skye. Debra was taught by Laurel several years ago and now shares this magical technique with others, with Laurel’s blessings. You will create mirrors that resemble tapestry, using materials such as stained glass, beads, jewelry, trinkets, and other treasures. Once you learn this method, you can use it to cover other things, too, like boxes or vases, etc. The supplies and materials which are provided are A 10×10 mirror Mosaic tools Mastic Pigment Stained glass Filler beads Items you may want to bring: Costume jewelry pieces Small strung beads Mirror pieces Rhinestones Shells Stones Buttons Charms Found objects Various treasures.

Since no grouting is involved (yay!), you can embed just about anything. Some mosaic experience is a plus but not required. We will meet from 10 am – 4 pm both days, and you will take home your original jeweled mosaic mirror at the end of the day Sunday. The cost of this one-of-a-kind experience is $275.00, which includes supplies, materials, and the kit fee. A list of local places to stay will be sent upon registration. The nearest airport is Phoenix, which is a 2-hour drive to Prescott. AZ Shuttle runs every half hour and drops passengers off at a variety of locations, including their head office and several hotels. Or you can rent a car and enjoy the drive, and maybe visit Sedona, Grand Canyon, Sunset Crater, and more local attractions while you’re here. If you wish to fly directly into Prescott, you can do that from Los Angeles or Denver via United Express. My studio is about 14 minutes from the airport here. Your Instructor, Debra Mager is a self-taught mosaic artist from Alpharetta, Georgia. Her unceasing desire to create art came late in life, and she developed her craft by learning from the best mosaic teachers in the country, reading many books on the subject, and by practice. Her goal is to share the joy of creating with those who view her work. And by teaching, she hopes to help others express their creative talent so that they too may enjoy the sheer pleasure of making art.

She considers her art, in the words of the author, Elizabeth Gilbert, “souvenirs” of her artistic journey. Visit her website at

https://www.cinderellamosaics.com

The labyrinth can be a place to open up to the creative muse. Walking the labyrinth enables our right brain which is the creative, intuitive side of our brain, to open, explore and connect to the imagination, as the left part of the brain focuses on following the labyrinth path.

In this two-day workshop, we will explore walking the labyrinth to deepen our creativity and integrate and deepen our experience of the spiral path through a number of creative practices which will include making labyrinth intention boxes, a set of spirit stones, and making SoulCollage® cards which incorporate labyrinthine energy.

This workshop is an approved qualifying workshop for anyone wishing to attend the Veriditas Labyrinth Facilitator Training.

We will meet from 10am to 4pm on both Saturday and Sunday. Please bring your own bag lunch.

The cost of this weekend workshop is $225 plus kit fee of $25 payable to Catherine in cash at the workshop. The kit fee includes all supplies for creative projects. As of October 22nd, 2018 there are two spaces still available in this workshop.

Cancellation Policy: Full refunds given for cancellation requests made 30 days in advance of the workshop. Sorry, no refunds are given less than 30 days before the workshop date.

Here is a list of accommodations in the area, or you can come with a group of friends and book something like Foxbriar Inn through Airbnb!

https://www.creativepilgrimage.com/live-events/2018/11/10/the-labyrinth-as-creative-muse

In this two-day class, students will create a beautiful and unique three-dimensional box. Each side of the box provides an opportunity to explore a variety of mixed media and polymer clay techniques.

We will cover stamping into clay, painting on the raw clay surface, embedding a variety of objects into clay, easy transfers, gold leaf and collage on clay.

There are so many surfaces just waiting to be transformed including the box top and the legs. In addition to polymer clay techniques, we will also cover mixed media techniques like using stencils and rubber-stamping on the wood surfaces.

Students will leave class with an incredible art piece that is both beautiful and functional and ready to hold a special treasure.

Student Supply List

• 6 small (2 oz.) packages of either Premo or Sculpey III polymer clay.
  Please make sure the clay is somewhat soft before buying (should be able to dent it with your thumb) and condition it prior to class by kneading it until softened, rolling it into balls and placing in a baggie to store it. The colors can be of your choosing but make sure to include 1 package of white or light colored clay for transfers.

• Rolling pin or large diameter PVC pipe (1.5 inches in diameter, 10-12 inches long) works too

• A pencil with an eraser

• Paintbrushes to include a one-inch brush and a detail brush

• Small bottle of Weldbond glue (Michaels or Ace Hardware)

• Doo-Dads-like beads, charms, jewelry parts, glass rhinestones, rhinestone chain, ball chain, metal findings, bead caps, wings, crowns, buttons, frames, pearls, tiny mirrors and halos, etc. (see pics for ideas). No plastic adhesive rhinestones!

Weekend workshop fee is $235.00 for this wonderful opportunity to learn from Laurie Mika, author of “Mixed Media Mosaics.” Visit her website.

There is an additional kit fee of $15.00 per student, payable to Laurie at the workshop. The kit includes the box, legs, collage images, transfers, gold leaf, paint, and related supplies.

We will meet from 10am – 4pm both Saturday and Sunday, March 3 and 4. Bring a sack lunch, or plan on visiting one of our nearby fast food places.

Space is limited and I encourage you to register early if this weekend workshop appeals to you! See you then!