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About Online Classes~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!

Angel Policy:  Please read through my angel policy before taking classes- I think it is very reasonable. It's so funny nowadays when everyone thinks they can copyright every single idea and technique ~
All I ask is that you don't teach my classes or any part of them and that you NOT send in anything in for publication to any mag. or book. (Obviously because I'm planning on doing that) Please feel free to make and SELL the items you create giving me credit when possible. You could just say- inspired by a class I took with Carol Murphy and then give my website or something like that. That would in turn make money for both of us as I might gain some new students and you could sell your items made in my classes. Also, please try to change things up a bit and maybe use a different face, fabric, fibers, etc. People shouldn't look at your dolls and say," Oh that's one of Carol Murphy's pieces."  I want to inspire you to explore techniques, products, and ideas. All I ask is that you please respect my art and my time. Hopefuly this seems fair to everyone. Let's be honest here- I know times are hard and we're all looking for ways to broaden our income. I know that most of you are not taking my classes to make a piece to give to Aunt Matilda. Just try to remember the above mentioned stipulations and feel free to SELL, keep, or give away your creations made from my classes.

Recycle regular junk mail, unwanted scrapbook papers and old magazines to design new textured papers with Pizzazz! This class is jam packed with fun techniques, everything from swiping and scrunching to creating beautiful papers with monoprints and handmade stamps.  Mix paints and glitter, use kitchen utensils and more to design unique papers. Learn how to create many different designs and color contrasts, from one sheet of decorative paper.  After we make up a big bunch of beautiful papers, we’ll be creating a portfolio, a few simple books, some cards, and ATCs. The papers you create in this class can be used in altered books, greeting cards, ATCs, journals and bookmaking , collage pieces, scrapbooking, and more.

Lesson 1: PAPER BACKGROUNDS - We’ll be playing with old wrapping paper, junk mail, cereal boxes, computer paper or typing paper, watercolor paper, tissue paper, whatever you have handy. Add paints, crayons, and more to design interesting background papers for next week’s lesson.                                                  
                                                              

Lesson 2: PAINT, DRIZZLE, SPLAT - Learn some fun painting techniques adding to last week’s papers while making up some new ones! We’ll be adding stencils to the mix for that little bit extra!

Lesson 3: IMPRESSIONS - Create some handmade stamps and learn simple imprinting techniques using normal everyday objects. I will teach you my technique for getting tons of designs out of one finished paper.

                                                           


Lesson 4: PORTFOLIO PLEASE - We’ll be creating a 12 x 12 portfolio to house all your papers in and will also be making up some simple journals and little books.                      
                                                                     

Lesson 5: CARDS AND ATC”s –I will show you several different techniques to make up some awesome cards using your new papers. We’ll make some greeting cards and ATCs so you can see how to incorporate this class into all types of mixed media or paper art projects.

                                                          

Lots of fun and full of surprises! This class is sure to add many new techniques to your mixed media and paper arts arsenal.