Back for Classes in Toronto – February 7-9, 2014

February 7-9, 2014 I will be back again in Toronto, Canada for some fun creative classes. Always such fun being at Bizzy B’s and having the greatest time.

Friday Feb 7 – 7pm to 10pm

Unleash your creativity while learning how to make the most of your art tools and mediums- including Nathalie’s signature stamps from Stampendous a. Develop a small art journal filled with fun colorful techniques, textures and print layers to be used as a reference tool for later mixed media and scrapbooking projects.

Saturday 8; 10.30 am – 4.30 pm :

It starts the moment you sit down, an experience that is distinctly Art Journaling. A quick exhilaration, a sense of control, the art media’s surprising responsiveness as if they were simply an extension of you.

There is a word for this creative experience: Artvergnugen ! Artvergnugen is what makes your journal a piece of art.

Join Nathalie and play with different art media and supplies. Learn techniques, tips and tricks to take your art journaling further and turn it into Artvergnugen.

Sunday 9: 11am-5pm:

To say it with Monty Python “First you must find… another shrubbery! Then, when you have found the shrubbery, you must place it here, beside this shrubbery, only slightly higher so you get a two layer effect with a little path running down the middle. (“A path! A path!”) Then, you must cut down the mightiest tree in the forrest… with… a herring!”

We will create a wonderful home decor canvas using my Signature Stamps and Templates with Stampendous and create a kind of a piece of art…and that with loads of paint and other media just without a …herring.

To book the class please call at Buzzy B’s – more information about the classes, prices, supply lists- here

Have a gorgeous day

Nat

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cynfulcreations

February 1, 2014 at 10:11 am | #

Can’t wait to see you next week, Nathalie! (and Marg too!) I already know I’m sitting beside Nurse Ratchet, we are all going to have so much fun!

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nurse-ratchet

January 28, 2014 at 2:49 pm | #

All signed up and ready to Artvergnugen!! Nat….for the Texture journal are the letter sized white cardstock to be gessoed? Thought I might get a head start!! Soooo looking forward to winter camp!!

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- nathalie-kalbach
  
  January 28, 2014 at 2:50 pm | #
  
  yeah cannot wait to see you :) nope- no gessoing needed :)
  
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Marg Dinn

January 28, 2014 at 9:16 am | #

Sooooo looking forward only 10 more sleeps!!!

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- nathalie-kalbach
  
  January 28, 2014 at 11:44 am | #
  
  Looking forward seeing you again Marg!!!
  
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kat82ren

January 28, 2014 at 6:51 am | #

is fantastic!

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12 Days of California Part I: Prima Art*Venture

Mixed Media Prima prima marketing Scrapbooking workshop

I am back from my 12 day long trip to California – it was insane…as in insane work and fun! Well…always good if you can combine both words fun AND work. I am exhausted but nonetheless I want to share some events along the trip- let’s start with the Prima Art*Venture Workshop Retreat. 160 students – 2 days- six workshops – fun…and a toast voice.

We set up the class rooms till late night the day before the event – look at all the class kits:

I taught a Wallhanger Class with the new Stationer’s Desk Line by Prima – here is the project and some details

I had a great time with the wonderful students attending the classes – from all over the country and also from Europe and Asia- so amazing!

160 Students- 160 different ways to create the wall hanger- here are just two:

It was fun spending time with the other teachers and friends from Prima including Sharon, Carrie, Anna, Steffi, Jamie, Limor and Frank as well as Denny who did such a fab job on organizing the event. Thank you also to Elena and my two wonderful helpers Cam and Lisa from Charity Wings– you girls rocked!

(last picture stolen from Sharon ;) ) I did not take that many photos – I am missing most of my sweet people- but oh well- LOL- sorry ;)

Thank you all – also for taking care of me when I got food poisoning or whatever it was what made me sick and dizzy at the end of my fifth class – I am glad I was able to at least finish the instructions and laying down for half an hour in between really helped me to be able to go through the rest of the day and last class.

Tomorrow I will tell more about my class at CHA and the debut of my stamps with Stampendous :)

have a gorgeous day

hugs

nat

Nat

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kat82ren

January 20, 2014 at 4:13 pm | #

Congrats Nath and much day like this!

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Laura Strack

January 19, 2014 at 10:46 pm | #

Hi Nathalie, Thank you for all the fun and expert technique advice at Art Venture 2014. This canvas has to be one of my most favorite canvas’ that I’ve ever made!! I can’t wait to give it to my precious Daughter n Law for her Birthday next week.
Honored to have been one of the 160 students, grateful for all that I learned and I will always cherish the time we spent together. So glad you are a designer for Prima and also excited to see your own stamp line and all the beautiful things that you will create and share from Stampendous. So very cool!!
So happy for you! Big Hugs,
Laura

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- nathalie-kalbach
  
  January 20, 2014 at 9:19 am | #
  
  Laura- it was so cool to finally meet you- you are so much fun! Thank you for coming and your awesome support. You rock! huge hugs! -nat
  
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marjiekemper

January 19, 2014 at 7:39 pm | #

Your class was GREAT, Nat, and I was so impressed you got through all six classes with a voice still intact. So sorry you were ill that day!

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- nathalie-kalbach
  
  January 20, 2014 at 9:18 am | #
  
  Ahhh -thank you Marjie – it was so good to have you and I am so glad you suitcase finally made it!!! nat
  
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Kirsten Alicia

January 19, 2014 at 2:37 pm | #

Great photos, love the projects. I’m glad you had such a wonderful time, hope you’re going to get some rest this week.

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scrapinsue

January 19, 2014 at 2:37 pm | #

What a wonderful canvas and wow…160 students!
Sorry to hear that you got sick but nice that friends were supportive.

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Rhonda Strickland

January 19, 2014 at 2:15 pm | #

Thanks for sharing! :o)

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A Taste of Collage Workshop at The InkPad

Collage Workshops

Cannot wait for Julie Fei-Fan Balzer and my Collaborative Collage Workshop on March 1st, 2014 at the InkPad in New York City. We both love to do Collages and doing this class together will be so much fun!

In this one-day workshop Nathalie and Julie will share their favorite techniques for experimenting with paint, stenciling, layering, and composing pleasing collages.

Nathalie and Julie’s approaches are different but similar and this is a unique opportunity to get both points-of-view in the same class!

For more details and sign-up go to the InkPad .

Have a wonderful day

huge hugs

nat

Nat

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Wendy Journalista

January 21, 2014 at 8:37 am | #

An all day workshop with TWO of my favorite teacher/artists? Heaven! I’m in!

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Laura Strack

January 17, 2014 at 12:42 am | #

A match made in art heaven! So wish I could attend but can’t fly to NY right now. But one day I will, my sweet friend!

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kat82ren

January 16, 2014 at 7:36 pm | #

wow this is fantastic!

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scrapinsue

January 16, 2014 at 1:49 pm | #

I SO wish that I could go but my head might explode to take a class with both my scrappy crushes in the same room. I know that you two will have a blast and so will your students!

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Give The Gift Of Creativity

#CJS2014 CJS creative jumpstart gift gift certificate workshop Workshops

Only 6 days until Christmas. Need a gift for a creative artist or crafter? You can now give someone a gift certificate to CJS 2014.

Just select the “$20 Gift Certificate” product in the n*Studio shop and check out online. (/shop/gift-certificate/20-gift-certificate/) On the billing and payment page, you’ll find a section to name the person you want to give CJS to. Just enter their name and email address along with a personalized note.

The recipient will then get an email from n*Studio that includes a discount code for anything in the n*Studio shop. If you want to give the gift certificate to the recipient personally- just have it sent to you and you can print it out.

All they have to do then is add Creative JumpStart 2014 to their cart and checkout using the code. And voila, they’re in!

I will also add other gift certificates later today with different values if you want to gift one of my online workshops in the shop.

Wishing you a wonderful day

hugs

nat

Nat

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Creative JumpStart Reminder! – DISCOUNT | Stampendous Impressions

December 21, 2013 at 6:02 am | #

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Carole

December 19, 2013 at 10:01 am | #

Merry Christmas dear Nat. Looking forward to your workshop.
Hugs, Carole

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Prima Art Venture Class Sneak

Finally I can post a sneak of my ArtVenture Class for Prima in Anaheim in California- January 8-9 . You can glimpse a super fraction of some upcoming new Prima Products which will be fully revealed in January ;)

The Event was fully booked- but Prima added some additional spots – you can book the event here :) I hope to see some of you there.

Have a gorgeous day

Hugs

Nat

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laurajo

December 23, 2013 at 2:14 am | #

Can’t wait!! I’m so excited :)

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New Class Series at The InkPad in NYC

Art Journal art journal techniques New York City workshop

So excited about this new series of once a month Art Journaling workshops with different topics which I will teach at The InkPad in New York City.

There is a word for this creative experience: Artvergnugen ! Artvergnugen is what makes your journal a piece of art.

Join Nathalie once a month and play each time with a different art medium or supply. Learn techniques, tips and tricks to take your art journaling further and turn it into Artvergnugen.

You will have to bring basic supplies – list below – while Nathalie will bring the art medium/supply of the month for you to share. Sign up for as many of the sessions you want but be quick – space is limited.

Session One: Stamps – January 31st
Session Two: Monoprinting – February 20th
Future Sessions to be Announced

Required Supplies:

Art Journal (your choice- I use a Ranger Dylusions Art Journal)
Acrylic Paint (3 colors, plus black & white)
Brayer
Old Credit card /or plastic card that size
Scissors
Bristle Paintbrush (1 medium flat)
Paper Plate or paint palette
Container for Water
Baby Wipes
Rag/Paper Towel
Heavy Matte (or gloss) Gel Medium – I prefer Liquitex
Gesso – I prefer Liquitex
Apron -optional
Heat Gun, extension cord, power strip – optional
Cosmetic Wedge Sponges
Favorite Stencils – optional
Magazine (fashion would be best) -optional
Black Journaling Pen
Water Mister
Whatever you feel is a must have in any of your art journal pages
Watercolor paper – just 1 or 2 sheets for trying things

Cost:

$ 45.00

The other topics and dates will be announced soon . We have planned about six in total so far :)

Have a gorgeous day

Nat

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cheiron

December 8, 2013 at 3:55 pm | #

I’m all signed up! Can’t wait for class to begin.

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- nathalie-kalbach
  
  December 9, 2013 at 4:29 pm | #
  
  I am lookking forward having you !!! :) Nat
  
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Nurse Ratchet

December 7, 2013 at 6:49 pm | #

Ahhhh…lucky New Yorkers!! Don’t think about it..SIGN UP!!! Nat is FAB!!

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Sue Clarke

December 7, 2013 at 2:35 pm | #

Oh to live in NYC! Looks like a fun ongoing time Nat.

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jenny

December 7, 2013 at 5:42 am | #

That’s great Nat
congratulations on your classes they look like so much fun

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Do More of What Makes You Happy or….The InkPad Workshop

Art Journal New York City Stencil Workshops

I taught a class called Über*Media Backgrounds at The Ink Pad in New York City. It was a bit different in format as I did this class in two parts- the first part was at the end of October and the second yesterday.

The first part was dedicated to creating with all kinds of background techniques and making your own paper for an later art journal. It was loads of fun.

We used lot’s of different media

and played a lot with my StencilGirl Product stencils

the second part was about layering and taking the backgrounds even further and of course finally using them – in this case for an art journal

I had a blast and loved the colorful creations of the girls. I also like the concept of an ongoing class – it gives you so many possibilities and is a great way for everyone to deepen the learned stuff and then take it further. And on top- I met “my girls” again . This might be something I will be doing again ;) – who knows ;)

What kind of classes do you prefer: One time and in person, on-going and in-person, online and just a short block or an ongoing online class?

Have a gorgeous day

Nat

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Jackie

November 18, 2013 at 7:27 pm | #

WOW! What fun Nat! It would be So Cool to be able to create with you- therefore I’d like an ongoing face to face! When can we schedule it for?!! LOL Wish we had somewhere around us that you could come teach at- no privately owned stamp/scrapbook stores within 75 miles from me :(
Seriously, I would prefer face to face with instructor, on-going for sure or ongoing online. Thanks for sharing with us! hugs xo

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Sue turchick

November 17, 2013 at 9:40 am | #

Definitely in person! Love connecting with everyone elses’s energy and creativity. Nice meeting you, Nathalie!

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Madeline Rains

November 15, 2013 at 10:10 pm | #

I like both online and in person. I’ve only had in person once! It was a few weeks ago in Charlotte when Julie taught there. I loved doing it live with the teacher’s inspiration right there. But there is something to be said for taking your time in your own studio, pausing when you need to and rewatching when necessary. I’d love an ongoing class.

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petyvic

November 14, 2013 at 8:33 pm | #

I prefer online classes as i can enter the classroom whenever i want to check and/or refresh forgotten details. There are so many techs, that is impossible to remember all!…Thanks for your time, Nat!

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Jean A Marmo

November 14, 2013 at 7:34 am | #

How fun!

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Sue Clarke

November 14, 2013 at 7:33 am | #

I really like in person and have never had ongoing but might like it.
That being said, online means that I can go back and look over tuts again.

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Ursula

November 14, 2013 at 7:05 am | #

Beim schmaddern bist du in deinem Element *lol* Aber die Ergbnisse gefallen selbst clean&simple Anhängern wie mir ;)) Und die Adresse von diesem “vielversprechenden” Laden ist natürlich schon gespeichert – ich muss zu ggbner Zeit ja auch irgendwo shoppen gehen ;)
LG Ursula

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Denise spillane

November 14, 2013 at 4:22 am | #

Looks like fun

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Amante del Papel

November 13, 2013 at 8:53 pm | #

awesome!!!

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Rob

November 13, 2013 at 3:59 pm | #

The classes sound great Nat. Love the concept of ongoing classes. It gives people the chance to explore what they do in the first class before moving on to the next step. I’d love to have that stamp shop near me, LOVE all of those wood mounted stamps in the background.

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Seth

November 13, 2013 at 1:23 pm | #

Looks like it was a ton of fun Nat!

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Coming to the InkPad in NYC

Weeeheee I am teaching a class in two session at the InkPad in New York City in October and November- here is the scoop

Über*Media Layered Backgrounds

Join Nathalie for this 2-night class where you’ll learn some of her best techniques for backgrounds, layering and more!

You’ll go home with a pocket book über-full of ideas filled with your own work.

Learn about the unique features and possibilities of acrylic paints, wax bars, ink blocks and other media, making this class a true mixed-media experience!

$90. *Please note, this is a 2-part class and will meet on two separate evenings.

Required Supply List

Acrylic Paint (8-12 colors, including black & white)
Watercolor Paper I recommend: Canson XL 11 x 15 – 140 lbs – bring at least 5 pages (but more is great too – how much you do is up to you)
Brayer
Old Credit card /or plastic card that size
Clear Embossing Enamel or UTEE
Versamark
Scissors
Bristle Paintbrush (1 medium flat)
Paper Plate or paint palette
Container for Water
Baby Wipes
Rag/Paper Towel
Tapestry Needle
Awl or Paper Piercer
Seam Binding Ribbon – natural color white/egg white preferrable
Heavy Gloss Gel Medium – prefer Liquitex
Craft Mat

Optional:

Apron
Gesso (white) – we won’t need that much
Cosmetic Wedge Sponges
Bone Folder
Favorite Stencils
Magazine (fashion would be best)

Cost:

$ 90.00

Date(s):

#1:

#2:

Tue, Oct 29, 2013 at 7:00 pm to 9:30 pmTue, Nov 12, 2013 at 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm

Skill Level:

Intermediate to Advanced.

There is only limited space Please call the Ink Pad to register for classes.
212.463.9876

I would love to see you there :)

Huge hugs

nat

Nat

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Michelle

October 14, 2013 at 6:24 pm | #

Yayyyy!!! This is great news! Sounds like a great class too. I won’t be there for October but maybe next time. :)

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Madeline Rains

October 11, 2013 at 1:55 pm | #

Man! I got so excited for a second there. I will be in NYC Nov. 3-6 , so right in between!! Oh well. Someday. : )

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Nurse Ratchet

October 11, 2013 at 8:36 am | #

Do not ponder…,do not try to decide…just go and have an amazingly inspiring and creatively challenging, fabulous time . Nat is a joy to be with even for a few hours!!!

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Sue Clarke

October 11, 2013 at 7:14 am | #

Wish that I could attend! I so love that photo of you and how you are clearly en joying working in your studio.

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Coming back to Scrappers Cove, NJ – Nov 16, 2013

wohoo – so thrilled to announce that I will be back at Scrappers Cove on November 16

Here are the classes I will teach

Saturday, Nov 16, 2013
Mixed Media Season Canvas
In this Workshop with Nathalie, you will create a stunning and unique canvas that will be a wonderful home decor item. Learn how to create dimension and texture with tissue paper, items of daily life, acrylic paint, lace, burlap, and gesso. Learn how to reveal the interesting and eye-catching texture with acrylic paints and acrylic inks and add some fun stamping techniques on top. We will be adding lots of layers and dimension to make this a spring, summer, fall or winter canvas… just as you like. All the techniques can easily be applied to future projects. Please bring stretched canvas (12×12 to 12×16), 3-4 acrylic paints plus black, white gesso, gel medium, 3D foam squares, brushes, water container, water mister, scissors, and palette knife.
Instructor – Nathalie Kalbach
From: 10:30am – 2:00pm
Cost $32.00

Saturday, Nov 16, 2013
Be Awesome! Altered Book Class
Dr. Seuss knew it: there is something magic about books. Each book is a beauty in and of itself – a story that leads you into a new world of fantasy. Books also have a feeling of importance to them, such as with a fabric coated hard cover or just the paper itself. But sometimes a book loses its fascination and ends up at a flea market or at the back of your bookshelf never to be opened again. Why not breathe life back into those books again and fill them with your own stories? You can alter them in a way that these treasures bring unique joy back. Nat will show you how to create either a funky or a simple style altered book. You will learn beautiful folding techniques, such as ways to create pockets for treasures or hidden messages that go along with your story. You will learn how to use adhesive in unexpected ways and learn fun embossing techniques. This book will be a personal keepsake or a special present to a loved one. What’s more, it can function not only as a mini album but also a home decor item. Please bring an old book, double sided tape, colored embossing powders, scrapbook papers, ruler, pencil, sharp box cutter, trimmer, scissors, and stapler.
Instructor – Nathalie Kalbach
From: 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Cost $40.00

Please call the store (732-745-1000) during business hours, or email info@scrapperscove.com to reserve your space.

I hope I will see some of you there!

Cannot wait!

Huge hugs

Nat

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