They are not quite as impersonal as you may think. The classes are posted at http://rd.joggles.com/?pt=75 526 and you purchase them just as you would an item. You are sent a list of necessary supplies about 2 weeks before class begins. The classes are broken up into lessons, usually 2 weeks for the mini classes and up to 6 weeks for the more involved classes. Once a week you will rerceive detailed (and I do mean DETAILED) instructions and lots of pictures to help you along. You can download the lessons and work on them on your own time, whenever you want to. There is a forum set up where you can ask me questions and exchange ideas and info. with other students in the group. This participation is COMPLETELY voluntary and you do not have to participate in the forum if you don't want to . The forum stays open for a few weeks after the class has ended and I check back frequently - so if you haven't had time to finish up, I'm still available to help you along. It's so convenient and perfect for people who can't get out much or for those of you who are just too busy to attend classes in person. My classes have been filled with students from the UK, France, Australia, Germany, and Canada. It's so interesting to share ideas and a love of art with people from all over the world. If you're on the fence about online classes, I urge you to sign up and just give it a try. My mini classes are inexpensive and lots of fun!

  "Enchanting Encaustics"  
                 February 5, 12, and 19 
                       3 Lessons  $38.00

Join me in this very special “online only” encaustic art class. Learn several of my techniques for working with true encaustic tools such as colored and clear waxes and an encaustic iron. Although similar to the techniques in my “Wild About Wax” article in the Dec/Jan 2007 Stamper’s Sampler, these techniques have been reconstructed to fit the needs of the online student. You may use collage images or photocopies of your children, grandchildren, or loved ones. Discover the joys of this fascinating age old medium.

Week 1: I will introduce you to some of the history behind encaustics and the basic skills needed for application. Create beautiful focal point pieces ready to frame, make into greeting cards, or use in your collage work and mixed media art.          
 

Week 2: In week 2 we will focus on “playing with color.” Delve into the world of color combination and balance, freeform shaping of the wax, and easy design work as you learn several techniques to liven up your encaustic art. 
                                                                                                

Week 3: This class is an exciting one and you will be creating a gorgeous 8 x 10 canvas using all the techniques you have learned in the previous lessons. Combine images of children, butterflies, flowers, and fairies to make childhood fantasies come alive in wax.

"Altered Tins"
March 3 and 10
2 Lesson Class    $25.00
 
       

What do you get when you combine Teesha Moore’s wonderfully wacky collage images with tin boxes, and family photos? Unique wall art, new ways to show off pictures of family and friends, and standing shadow boxes, of course! If you have been on the fence about delving into the world of assemblage art this is the time to jump right in.
                                                                                                  
Week One: Week One will focus on preparing the surfaces of our tins, using several different methods to achieve color and texture. You will learn new techniques to showcase your art and combine metal findings, ephemera, and collage images to create this whimsical little shadow box. Alternative choices will be discussed utilizing bottle caps and a few other goodies for the “feet” of your project. You will also learn a quick and easy technique to turn your “standing” piece of work into wall art. Add dimension by building layers and add interest using size, depth, and unexpected imagery.

                                                                             

Week Two: In the second and final lesson, we will focus on decorating a few pieces of wall art. A few more surface techniques will be introduced and again we will work with depth and layering to achieve that “3 dimensional” feel to our pieces. This week you will also be introduced to some ideas on how to add depth to your collage work and card making, ATCs, etc.

The techniques you will learn in this class are simple and versatile. Gather up all your precious memories, grandma’s jewelry, old buttons, hairpins, maybe baby’s first tooth-or lock of hair and arrange them in a new and unique way. Add some pictures and mementos and you have a special, one of a kind gift for the holidays or anytime. This is a great way to memorialize a loved one or close friend.