Come join in the cuteness of these mini heart piñatas! Fringe and felt galore! We had to reschedule this class because of the snow that covered Portland, but we've got it just in time for Valentine's Day.
Thursday, February 13th
Alberta St. Store
6-7:30 pm
$20 // all supplies included
Alberta St. Store
6-7:30 pm
$20 // all supplies included
Give us a call: 503-249-2190 or stop by to sign up!
Our February Creative Challenge is on!
This month's challenge products are: FELT
Any creation made with acrylic or wool felt sheets or any"felted" item made with wool roving.
We can't wait to see what you will make!
The Creative Challenge has returned this January, with this month's product: Crafter's Workshop Stencils.
We already received several great entries for this month, but it's not too late to join!
Send us a picture of your creation, using any of the Crafter's Workshop Stencils to
info@collagepdx.com by Jan 31st at the latest.
By sending us your picture you automatically enter our raffle for a $50 gift certificate! The winner is picked at random and announced in our e-newsletter we send out at the beginning of each month. We love seeing what our customers create, so don't be shy and show off! Send us that picture by Jan 31st.
Next month's creative challenge product: Felt
First perfected by French and Italian nuns in the 16th and 17th centuries, the art of quilling paper has emerged again as a popular paper craft. In the past, it was mostly performed as a leisurely activity by those in high class households. Women used gilded papers to decorate religious texts, coat-of-arms, cabinets, frames, etc. We're excited that its being revived as a paper craft since the end result can be oh-so mesmerizing! Both of our stores are stocked with supplies to get you started with your favorite new craft.
These are samples of other ways to use quilling paper. The monogram is a very popular project as well as creating wearable items, like the earrings on the right. Almost every month we offer a quilling class. If you'd like to keep up with our classes, please sign up for our newsletter!
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These are samples of other ways to use quilling paper. The monogram is a very popular project as well as creating wearable items, like the earrings on the right. Almost every month we offer a quilling class. If you'd like to keep up with our classes, please sign up for our newsletter!
We're stocked with Valentine's day classes and new seasonal products at BOTH stores. Check out all the sweet goodies below! Make some handmade valentines or sign your sweetie up for a class or two!
Classes at our ALBERTA ST. location:
Felt Ball Garland -- Tuesday, Feb 4th
5:30 - 7:30 pm // $15 // at Alberta St.
Mini Heart Piñatas -- Thursday, Feb. 6th
6 - 7:30 pm // $20 // at Alberta St.
6 - 7:30 pm // $20 // at Alberta St.
Felt Heart Earrings -- Friday, Feb. 14th
6 - 7pm // $5 // at Alberta St.
6 - 7pm // $5 // at Alberta St.
Classes at our SELLWOOD location:
Stitched Felt Hearts -- Tuesday, Feb. 11th
6:30 -7:30pm // $15 // at Sellwood
6:30 -7:30pm // $15 // at Sellwood
Date Night Drop Off: Heart in a Jar -- Friday, Feb. 14th
6:30 - 7:30pm // $20 // at Sellwood
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We are pleased as punch to announce that we will be hosting a two-day workshop with Portland's own, Bridget Benton! Bridget will be teaching her "Create Your Critic" Workshop in our Alberta St Store's classroom on March 8th and 9th. Click HERE for class sample photos, and click HERE for all the nitty gritty details!
Care to join us for a wonderful acrylic painting workshop?
Basic Acrylic Painting - Saturday, January 4th
This class will introduce you to the basic tools and techniques of acrylic painting.
Through the exploration of brush strokes, color, and composition, you'll get step-by-step instruction
as you create a unique painting of your own.
Time: 1-5 pm
Instructor: Jenna Lechner
Location: Alberta
Cost: $60
Call us at 503-249-2190 to grab a spot!
BIG thanks to YOU, our generous customers! We were successful in fulfilling ALL the wishes on the giving trees at BOTH of our stores for our "gifts from the heART" event.
We will be loading up all the creative donations on 12/26. Also, we'd like to say BIG thanks to the folks who also brought in all the wonderful, gently used supplies for these 3 independent, Portland art centers that inspire creativity with children: Art ala Carte, Vibe of Portland, and Portland Child Art Studio . For those of you who would like to keep the creative giving going these art centers are open to accepting creative donations at any time throughout the year!
Copic markers are the highest quality marker available anywhere. With over 300 colors to choose from these markers are the go-to for artists, illustrators and designers. They are refillable and feature replaceable marker nibs, you never have to throw a marker away!
We are offering a wonderful special on Copic Markers at both of our stores.
Purchase 12 or more and you'll receive 20% off the $8 each regular price and a free case! This offer is limited to stock on hand and is valid through 12/31/13.
