New Online Classroom - Opening Soon

We are excited to share the announcement of our new online classroom.  Now almost anyone can attend a class from the comfort of their own home or studio.  People often ask if I can go home with them, now I can!  More specifics will be coming out shortly but here are some of the basics. 
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Introducing Laurie Speltz’s Online Creative Classroom – Summer 2013

Laurie’s Creative Online Classroom will be offering classes and workshops that can be viewed anytime from anywhere. The classroom is open 24/7 so you can work when you want to. The classroom never closes. It is a self-paced workshop. You work at your speed in the comfort of your own environment. There is no traveling to attend. You can view the videos and materials as many times as you like.

How it works:

The classrooms are password protected. You just need to register and then you will get the information to get going.

During opening week, the workshop will have a 5 day release of materials. Each day you will receive lessons which are done through videos, a series of photos, written instructions. Lots of how to videos and reference to lots of projects will be shown and then there will be a new project for the day. During opening week there will be even opportunities to share your creativity and we will even have some prizes awarded. Most of all it is meant to be a week of fun that you will want to repeat over and over.

You can join in at anytime. You will have lifetime access to all materials. During opening week of the workshop materials will be released each day. After the opening week, you will have access to all the materials at anytime. Just register and get started.

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Our Summer School 2013 consists of 3 great workshops. Each workshop contains multiple projects, video lessons, project photos, written instructions, linework, downloads, reference materials and more…

Our main focus is to create a fun, comfortable learning environment that is packed with visual aids, ideas and seeds of creativity.

The 3 workshops for this summer school are:

Laurie’s Summer Painted Mix - Opening Day June 24

Explore the excitement people are having with combining painted projects with tools and techniques of other mediums. We will cover using stamps, stencils and assorted household items to create outstanding backgrounds and areas of interest in your project. We will combine decoupage into our projects and learn all kinds of functions for it. If you have heard the term of “Mixed Media” you will see how it relates to paint. There will be 5 fun projects plus lots of extra ideas to try.

Christmas in July 2013 - Opening Day July 8

The workshop covers new ideas for the upcoming Christmas season. There will be 5 projects. We will be working with snowmen, Santa, gingerbread, holly and vines and holiday lettering. There is great information and ideas for crafters and people wanting new projects to paint for the upcoming holidays.

Paint and Doodle Too - Opening Day July 22

Laurie has been a “doodler” all her life. With the popularity of the “Zen” style of doodling, it is exciting to add our own style of doodling skills to our painted projects. Doodling consists of the use of repetitive patterns and linework. We will learn to “doodle” with both paint and ink. We will use various brushes and pens. Learn how to include the use of stencils to enhance your projects. There will be lots of practice exercises and project ideas galore.

Take advantage of the Summer Pass or Early Bird Registration
Click here to sign up or get more info

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Here is more information on how the classroom works:



Our workshops are online classes meant to be enjoyed when and where you choose. Our Creative Classroom is intended to provide creative inspiration for use anytime from anywhere. It never closes. You may purchase/register for a class at anytime after registration opens.

Workshop classes are presented in a blog format. The lessons and materials will be presented in a set number of days and posts. If it is a 5 day workshop, new materials will be presented each day for 5 days. Materials provided are listed for each workshop. They may include videos, photos and pdf’s to print out and keep. Lessons, instructions, patterns, detailed supply lists, templates and reference materials may be included for downloading. Workshop materials will be listed with each workshop class. Our class materials and videos are presented in English.

Each class has an open date when the classroom will open and materials will become available. Materials will not be available until that opening day. You can purchase online or you may call your order in by phone. Call us at 515-253-9881.

Once you have registered, you will then receive a confirmation and welcome email within 48 hours. On the opening day of class, you will then get an email with the protected password information and link for your class. If you are purchasing classes after their initial interactive/release week, you will be allowed immediate access to all materials upon entering and will receive the password and link with the email confirmation and welcome email.

Once in the classroom you have the freedom to work independently and view the materials at your own pace. Do as much or as little as you want at one time. You may move around the classroom and view the videos, still photos, step-by- step instructions, downloads and extra info as you wish. You have unlimited access so you may view videos as many times as you want, spend as much time as you would like and review as many times as you need. You have LIFETIME access to these materials.

During release week, you are not required to enter at any specific time or at all. Just know that new materials and activities will be available each day of that week. To participate in any activities that week, you will need to post or comment by the given deadline date to be eligible for prizes, specials or to share in the galleries or discussion with your creations or comments.

*All materials including videos, photos, patterns, instructions are protected and copyrighted. We encourage you to enjoy them all and use them to death. You may not however share or sell any class materials you are provided. They are intended for the use of the person who has purchased this class. Just as you would need a ticket to attend a class or workshop in person; this works the same way. You may however create any of the handcrafted finished items presented for resale at craft or art shows. Any other commercial use of these items or materials is prohibited. If you have any questions, please contact us for more information or clarification.

*All class fees are non-refundable in most cases. If a technical problem occurs please contact us for assistance.

Creative Coach University - Spring 2013

We have some great blog sharing for you today.  Walnut Hollow is featuring some of our work from this spring's session of Creative Coach University.  They have been a great supporter to us over the years and offer a great product line.  Check out their blog...www.walnuthollowcrafts.wordpress.com

See more about these projects and more....

We are asked so often exactly what is Creative U all about.  I think we have put together some great information in visuals to tell some of the story.  Students will often take their projects home to finish, redo or try again.  They experiment and try lots of new things, they build a new foundation to put their painting on.  They learn to create on their own terms.  I am in awe at what they come up with.  To find out more about CCU and upcoming activities go to http://www.lauriespeltz.com/store/WsPages.asp?ID=19

Congratulations to the Spring Class of 2013.  Look for some of the participants also being featured in upcoming Artist Club catalogs with their work.

Christmas Fest in Ohio

We were asked to teach at the Cupboard Distributing Christmas Festival this year.  How fun is that?  We came up with a combination of mixed media and painting projects.  I am very pleased with the results and we are looking to have a great time with these.  Some of the classes are close to being full so if you would like to join us, check it out NOW!!!  Better to get in now versus wishing you had. 

Here are 2 of the projects we will be doing:

Go to the website to check out the other ones.  There are also classes from Chris and Kelly Hoernig.  There is even a video showing the projects. 

www.cdwood.com

I am back...

Long time away from the Blog.  Sorry about that.  But I am back for the holidays and we have a great amount of new materials to share for the holidays.

We are busy doing the last shows of the season.  We will be in Dallas October 26 - 28.  Our class has a lot to offer and if you want the chance for a great experience come join us.  The planter box features 2 designs.  One by me and one by Chris Haughey, this is my design for the planter.  We are using the Wave Brush from Black Gold.  Great stuff, you will want to try.

Mixed Media Workshop Recap

Hey Bloggers...Had a great day with everyone at Cupboard Distributing.  Everyone seemed to really enjoy stepping outside the box and working with new combinations of materials and techniques.  So much fun to see so many solutions to a simple assignment.  Everyone followed their own path and used the examples as just a starting point versus a final solution.

This is just a taste of lots of good ideas that sprang from the projects.  It is amazing what can be accomplished with stencils, stamps, mediums and some paint.  It was fun!!!!

Seems like this is only the beginning of new things to explore.  Look for more workshops in the future.  We even are looking at doing some online. 

Hi everyone.  Hope the summer is treating you well.  I am painting new fall and winter projects right now and decided we will start sharing some of these now.  The first new pattern we are releasing is a set of 3 goodie baskets.  If you have followed us for a while you will remember that we have used the base box before.  It was so popular back then we decided to bring it up to date with the times. 

The new version uses layering of texture and color to create some outstanding color effects.  The bases are so much fun and if you don't fill the basket they will be so eye catching all on their own.  We also beefed up the pattern packet with lots of photos to work from.  There is so much here that you will want to see everything that is possible.  The new cutouts are fun with or without the boxes.  Pin kits are so popular and these could be used for that very easily. 

Here is a look at one of the bases.  I absolutely had so much fun doing these.  It uses the stripes stencil and texture mesh.  Each base is different.

We have a special on the kits and it ends today so take advantage.  This is the accessory cut out kit. 

Check out all the possibilities.  http://www.lauriespeltz.com/

Summer Creative Spectacular

Summer is upon us.  We are pleased to announce a great summer creative spectacular.  Plan to join us for this fun event that will highlight mixed media projects.  Mixed media is the hot topic right now.  Painters can take advantage of so many techniques to enhance their projects.  This will be a great opportunity to experience how stamps, stencils, masks, paints and more come together.

Click here to learn more...

Sign up today, class size is limited.  If you can't attend but think your area or group would love to explore some new classes, contact us.  We would love to try to create a workshop to fit your needs. 

I am hitting it hard creating new book projects and more.  Hope your brush is moving too.  Keep a smile in your brush!  Laurie :)