Winter Back to School Sale

Date: 1/5/2012 - 2/26/2012

Location: In-Store

Join us in store for our Winter Back to School Sale from Thursday, January 5-Sunday, February 26, 2012! Look for huge savings on canvas, paints, brushes, pads, and frames throughout the store!

Check out our new, exclusive Handmade Journal Kit and attend the Handmade Journal Demo at your local store! Demos will be held at all store locations on Saturday, January 14 and Saturday, February 18, 2012 from 1pm-3pm. Contact your local store for more information about the exclusive kit. Demos are free to attend and no purchase is necessary.

• Session: Saturday, January 14, 2012 1pm-3pm
• Session: Saturday, February 18, 2012 1pm-3pm
• Fee: Free to attend demo, Kit for purchase

Private lessons and small group classes in Roseville

Date: 1/10/2012 - 2/14/2012

Location: In-Store

The classes are small group classes that will focus on the fundamentals of drawing and water based painting. Learn exercises that will help you connect with the right side of your brain. Explore techniques of how to “see” the world around you with an artist’s eye. These classes are great for the absolute beginner.

Private lessons will be designed to fit your individual needs. Times are flexible and can work around your schedule.

Email to set up a series of private lessons or to register for small group class (up to 5 students).

• Instructor: Emily Taylor
• Session: Every Tuesday starting Jan 10th –Feb 14th (no classes on Jan 31st) 6:30p-9p
• Session: Every Wednesday Jan 11th- Feb 8th 6:30p-9p
• Fee: $125 (refer a friend and get $10 off your first session)
• Email: Emily Taylor

Draw, Draw, Draw!

Date: 1/16/2012 - 2/13/2012

Location: In-Store

Draw, Draw, Draw with pen and ink, pencils, and colored watercolor pencils. Draw portraits, houses, landscapes, still life or abstract using representational, traditional methods or contemporary techniques. All levels are welcome ages 14+.

• Instructor: MA Kinane
• Fee: Instructor Fee: $60 per student (min 4, max 10)
• Fee: Supplies: $45 per student (available at store)
• Session: Mondays, January 16, 23,30, and February 6, 13, 2012 6p-8p

Blick Madness!

Date: 2/9/2012 - (one-day event)

Location: In-Store

Thursday, February 9, 2012 is Blick Madness! Join us in-store to play our Instant Win Game (while supplies last)! Each piece is a guaranteed winner. You could win discounts up to 50% off of your entire purchase or a $100 Blick gift card!

We’ll also be hosting a Valentine Card Making demo and a Screen Printing demo! Take home your own card creation and screen printed tote for free!

Don’t miss this exciting, one day event full of fun, demos, discounts, refreshments and more!

• Session: 10am-12pm Card Making Demo
• Session: 1:30pm-5:30pm Live Art with Britte Louise Kolrud
• Session: 2pm-4pm Screen Printing Demo

Creative Paper Mache Sculpture

Date: 2/11/2012 - 3/3/2012

Location: In-Store

We will make masks and sculptures from recycled paper, egg cartons, gauze, and glues. Finished product will be paintable, waterproof, lightweight, and (mostly) unbreakable. Bring in old newspaper and a paint shirt and be prepared to get creative! All levels and ages are welcome.

• Instructor: MA Kinane
• Fee: Instructor Fee: $60 per student (min 4, max 10)
• Fee: Supplies: $15 per student (available at store)
• Session: Saturdays, February 11, 18,25, and March 3, 2012 10a-1p
• Session: Saturdays, February 11, 18,25, and March 3, 2012 2p-4p