Time: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
This program is suited for attendees at All levels of experience.

This is a very tactile book with a great deal of embroidery work both machine and hand. The book measures 16 1/2″ high x 5″ wide and contains 4 signatures of watercolored paper that are painted and then adorned with small panels of embroidery that joined together to fill the pages; the panels are embellished with beads, sequins, buttons, metal objects and other ephemera. Having said that this book isn’t just about embroidery it is also about many other different mixed media techniques, so whether you are adept at embroidery or not, this workshop is for you !!

The techniques that we will be exploring are:

1. Painting “Lutradur” and decorating with rubber stamped and painted images highlighted in stitch.
2. Painting deli papers with alcohol inks.
3. Photo-transferring images using “Mod Podge” and “Liquid Sculpey”.
4. Stenciling with “Ink Aid”.
5. “Gelli” plate print designs onto fabric.
6. Making fabric paper from old book pages.

Studio and Material Fee

Material fee covers felt; muslin; silk; watercolor paper; "Liquid Sculpey"; "Gelli" plates; "Ink Aid"; "Lutradur"; deli paper; buuterflies; I will also bring extra paints, inks, photo images, book pages, rubber stamps , stencils and miscellaneous studio supplies.

Student Supplies

Students should bring the following supplies:

• DMC threads
• needles
• favorite cotton quilting fabrics
• sewing machine ( you can share with a friend )
• sewing machine thread
• tools ( scissors, pencil, rulers, paint brushes, etc. - the usual )
• embellishments ( beads, buttons, lace trim, etc. )
• favorite rubber stamps and stencils
• acrylic paints both tube and fluid
• pages from old books
• masking tape
• "Aleenes" glue
• selection of alcohol inks and non-alcohol inks
• light modeling paste ( I like "Liquitex" )
• "Mod Podge"
•  covered button brads ( I use "Hannah Stitched Beaded Brads" made by "K & Company" obtainable from "Michaels" ).

Optional Supplies

No optional supplies recommended.

Additional Program Information

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Meals

Lunch is served in our community building at 12:30 p.m. and will be provided at an additional $15.00 per day.  You must make your lunch reservation in advance.  We pride ourselves in offering a healthy and organic lunch which will exceed your expectations. If you do not wish to make a reservation, please bring a sack lunch. Beverages will be provided. Some workshops have optional evening meal events, which must also be reserved in advance. Evening meal event prices vary, ranging from $15.00-$30.00 per meal.

Networking

A social hour is provided from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. following the first day of each program. Wine, cheese and a non-alcolohic beverage will be served in the community room for you to enjoy.

Policies

CANCELLATIONS: While we understand that circumstances can arise causing a change in your plans, we must adhere to a business policy. Because it is impossible for Valley Ridge to favor one individual situation or circumstance over another, we must adhere to our policy in all situations and can make no exceptions to our cancellation policy.

• 45 Days or More prior to a workshop: Full refund of tuition, less a $75.00 cancellation fee.
• 44 Days or Less prior to a workshop: No refunds or credits for any reason.

Registration Fees: The entire registration fee is due in full at time of registration. Valley Ridge Art Studio provides an advance deposit option to make it easier for those with financial constraints to participate in our programs. The advance deposit fee secures your workshop space, and is applied to your entire workshop registration fee. Payment for your fee/materials balance and any other optional meals will be charged to your credit card 45 days prior to workshop. Non-credit card payments will receive an invoice, which is due upon receipt.

Transfer Policy: You may transfer out of a workshop to another program in the same season. Transfer request must be received at least 45 days prior to a program. There will be a $50.00 transfer fee assessed on each transfer.

Credit Card Transaction Reversal: You intended to reserve a workshop and registered for one instead. You noticed your credit card was charged for the entire balance and only wanted to apply $75.00. You would like your credit card credited for the difference. We at Valley Ridge Art Studio are willing to reverse your transaction. There will be a $25.00 administrative fee per reversal request. Your balance will be due 45 days prior to the workshop.

Program schedule is subject to change.

Release/Waiver

I understand the risks associated with my attendance at the Studio and the use of various tools, equipment and products found in the Studio.  I voluntarily agree to assume the risk of injury or illness or property damage that may arise out of my attendance at the Studio and use of tools, equipment and products found in the Studio and hereby waive and release the Studio and its members, affiliates, employees, and agents and assigns from any and all claims, actions or losses which I may suffer as a result of my attendance at and use of the Studio.  I further agree to  hold harmless, defend and indemnify the Studio and its members, affiliates, employees, and agents and assigns from any and all claims, actions or losses arising out of my attendance at and use of the Studio or use of the tools, equipment and products found in the Studio regardless of the cause, including but not limited to the negligence of the Studio or its members, affiliates, employees, and agents and assigns.