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Europe Workshop Tour- Part 2 – ArtMesa Workshops in Madrid

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What a fun time we had at our Art Mesa Mixed Media Workshops in Madrid. We had students coming from all over Spain – Madrid, Barcelona, Salamanca, Malaga, Valencia etc. We had a fantastic group of students and it was so good to see so many familiar faces again too! As always my sweet friend Cuchy rocked the organization, translated my workshop and held her own workshop – what a trooper and amazing friend she is !!!

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And …as a special surprise the girls started singing during the workshop – FUN

Hope you didn’t get too dizzy from the video – LOL -I could have warned you …but then…where is the fun ;) ?

Thank you Spain!!! It was awesome! Until the next Art Mesa ;)

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Next up will be a short trip to Germany :)

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Trying to learn Finnish or … Europe Tour is coming up!

I cannot believe I am leaving for my little Europe tour already in  1 1/2 weeks. I am so excited.

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All the paints are shipped and waiting for us (thanks to Liquitex for all the help!!!), a new suitcase is ordered after the last one broke on the trip to Oklahoma and I am starting to think of the temperatures in the different places I will be …from super hot to …maybe a bit cold ;)

First stop will be Madrid, Spain on May 30th for Cuchy and my 4th Art Mesa Mixed Media Event !

There are still some spots available- so if you are in the area :) – Sign up and join us!

Then I will stop over in Germany for a couple days to visit my loved ones in my old home :) I am so looking forward to see my peeps and I have a whole list of what I want to eat and where I want to go and…oh wait..I only have 3 days…mhhh !

Next stop is Turku, Finland June 6&7 for Matka Luovuuteen together with my friend Birgit Koopsen.

There are only 2 more seats available- so if you are in the area- come and join us!

After Finland I will spent some time with Birgit in her home in The Netherlands …we have creative fun plans! Maybe instead of just chatting we will actually even paint together- we will see ;)
And last but not least a stop in Ede, The Netherlands on June 13&14 for the De Craftorij Retreat 2015


There are still a couple seats left and you can sign up for Saturday, Sunday or both days!

Working on getting everything ready on time – and trying to learn some new words ….like:

  • Leikkuualusta askarteluveitsen kanssa käytettäväksi

This means Cutting Mat in Finnish …I think I will fail this language …off to learn Cutting Mat in Dutch and Spanish – maybe I am better there – I am sure I will make a fool of myself trying – LOL

DOEI (that means Bye in Dutch …one of the few words I know!) – have a gorgeous day!

 

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  • Joi@RR

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    Oh myyyy Nat – I would never have the courage to do what you are doing even if I were as fit as a fiddle as in my younger years! I’m such a home body! But… I totally admire you for going and know – without a doubt – that everyone is looking forward to you arriving and teaching and hugging. IT WILL ALL BE SUPER FINE in every way. I will be thinking of you and keeping you in my prayers. HAVE FUN… and bring back lots of pictures!!! Can’t wait to see them. j.

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    • nathalie-kalbach

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      Thank you Joi! you are the sweetest and I will post a lot of photos – promised :)

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  • lynda howells

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    oh wish you were coming to London .. maybe next time? I have a spare bed!!x lynda

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    • nathalie-kalbach

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      I would love to come to London for workshops-! thank you Lynda!

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  • michelle ward

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    Sounds like a whirlwind adventure!! I’m green with envy you are going to Finland! Can’t wait to read about upon your return. Safe travels!

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Art Mesa 2015 in Madrid, Spain

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Yeah – Cuchy and I organizing another Art Mesa Mixed Media event in Madrid. It will be our fourth and we always had the best time our awesome students! Time to fresh up my 3 words of Spanish for the event on May 30th.

Here are the Classes:

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TALLER DE NATHALIE KALBACH – ArtVergnugen

 30.05.2015 – 10,00 hs. – 14,00 hs.

Comienza en el momento en que te sientas. Una experiencia que es claramente Art Journaling. Euforia, sensación de control, sorprendente capacidad de respuesta de los materiales artísticos, como si fueran simplemente una extensión de ti.

Hay una palabra para esta experiencia creativa: Artvergnugen! Es lo que hace de tu journal una obra de arte.

Acompaña a Nathalie es este taller de medio día y juega con los diferentes materiales y mediums artísticos. Aprende técnicas, consejos y trucos para llevar tu art journaling más allá y convertirlo en Artvergnugen.

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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 for a half day workshop and play with different art media and supplies. Learn techniques, tips and tricks to take your art journaling further and turn it into Artvergnugen. 

 

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TALLER M. CARMEN SÁNCHEZ “CUCHY” – Words on wood

30.05.2015 – 16,00 hs. – 20,00 hs.

¿Ves esos carteles de madera con frases creativas y te preguntas cómo hacerlos? ¿Piensas que tu escritura “no tiene gracia” y te gustaría que fuera espectacular?

No tienes excusa. En nuestro taller “words on wood”, con M. Carmen Sánchez (Cuchy), pintaremos un panel de madera, envejeciéndolo y haremos que nuestra cita favorita destaque con una tipografía elegante, divertida y escrita por tí.

Además, las técnicas aprendidas podrás utilizarlas en tu art journal o en trabajos de scrapbooking.

Acompáñanos y deja que hablen las palabras.

Do you see those wooden panels with witty quotes and do you ask yourself how to do them? Do you think your handlettering is “dull” and you would like to make it stunning?

You do not have any excuse. In our workshop “words on wood” with M. Carmen Sánchez (Cuchy), we will paint a wooden panel, distress it and we will make our favourite quote to pop up with an elegant and funny typo, handwritten by you.

Besides, you could use the learned techniques in your art journal or in scrapbooking works.

Join us and let the words speak

 

Besos and hope to see some of you there!

 

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  • Gabriela Seminario

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    Hi Nat! I just emailed Cuchy to see if there are spots available. I completely forgot to sing up before. I hope I’m not too late.

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    • nathalie-kalbach

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      I think there should be still spots availiable- it would be awesome to see you again!!!

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  • ceciscrap

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    I´ll be there too!!!
    I have to think about “the Word” i show you this year.
    Besos guapa!!!

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    • nathalie-kalbach

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      Yeahhh so looking forward seeing you again Cecilia! And cannot wait to learn new spanish words :))))

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  • tesa

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    I´m very happy!!! Me and my sister will be there!.
    Será un verdadero “placer” volver a estar con vosotras.

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Art Mesa Mixed Media Event – Madrid 2013 – June 29

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Wooohoooo!!! This is the 3rd Art Mesa that Cuchy and I have in Madrid on June 2013. You can find the Art Mesa Blog with all the Details here.

The last two years we had a wonderful time with our students- the hotel is beautiful and we had lot’s of privacy in hour huge workshop room with the private terrace, the weather was awesome, the workshops were fun – It was just the best!

Again we will teach each one workshop:

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29.06.2012 –  10.00 hs. – 14.00 hs.

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En este taller con Nathalie Kalbach, crearás un increíble y único lienzo que será un maravilloso objeto de decoración.

Aprende cómo crear dimension y textura con papel tissue, objetos de uso diario, pintura acrílica, encaje, arpillera y gesso

Aprende como sacar una textura interesante y llamativa con pintura acrílica y tintas acrílicas. Añade algunas técnicas de estampación sobre todo ello.

Iremos añadiendo muchas capas y dimensión para hacer un lienzo de primavera, verano, otoño o invierno… como quieras. Todas las técnicas pueden aplicarse fácilmente en futuros proyectos.

In this Workshop with Nathalie Kalbach, you will create a stunning and unique canvas that will be a wonderful home décor 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.

 

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QUERIDO DIARIO / DEAR DIARY 

29.06.2012 – 16,00 hs. – 20,00 hs.

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En este taller con Cuchy, crearemos un diario desde cero, con una base de encuadernación japonesa.

Un proyecto delicado al que “contar” nuestros pensamientos más secretos.

Personalizaremos nuestro diario creando distintas texturas con gesso, pasta y sellos. Añadiremos color con barras de tinta y profundidad con grafito, para acabar decorándolo con papel, foil y utee.

Una mezcla de técnicas y elementos que estimularán nuestra creatividad.

¡Te esperamos!

In this workshop with Cuchy, you will create a personal diary from scratch, using a japanese bookbinding technique.

A delicate project to which “tell” your secret thoughts

You will customize your diary creating textures with gesso, paste and stamps, adding colours with ink blocks and depth with graphite, and embellishing with paper, foil and utee.

A mixture of techniques and elements which will encourage your creativity.

 

We hope to see you at Art Mesa :)

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Have a gorgeous day

Nat

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  • Eeva Hall

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    Any plans to come here this year?? Waiting for one secret teacher to be revealed in october and something else in august…please let it be you :-)

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  • Cecilia

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    I’ll be there again, I can not miss it!!!!

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  • Sue Clarke

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    I really need to win the lottery so that I can spend my time flying from country to country attending your workshops Nat.

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  • mjmarmo

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    THese look like wonderful workshops!

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Art Mesa 2011 – Workshops in Madrid, Spain

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Ahhhhh – finally I can reveal another of many secrets :) My wonderful and super talented friend Cuchy and I are offering a Mixed Media Workshop Weekend on June 4th:)

Ahhh- endlich kann ich noch ein weiteres von vielen Geheimnissen aufdecken :) Meine wunderbare und super talentierte Freundin Cuchy  und ich bieten ein Mixed Media Workshop Wochenende am 4. Juni an :)

I know Cuchy from my workshops in Barcelona and we have been ever since in contact- I love her work and her amazing techniques and furthermore- she is just an amazing uplifting and fun person! So from there our idea to do a workshop weekend together started – and so here we go – Art Mesa 2011 – an art table – is born.

Ich kenne Cuchy von meinen Workshops in Barcelona und wir sind seitdem immer in Kontak geblieben. Ich liebe ihre Arbeiten und grandiosen Techniken und darüberhinaus ist sie einfach eine wunderbare, positive und fröhliche Person! Und so kam die Idee ein Workshop Wochenende zu organisieren – und da sind wir also – Art Mesa 2011 – Ein Kunst Tisch – sozusagen.

Check it out on the Art Mesa 2011 Blog.
Mehr Details auf dem Art Mesa 2011 Blog.

  • Gabriela Seminario

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    Happy that I already saved my seat for the two workshops!!!! yeeiii!!!

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  • Vicki Chrisman

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    What fun! One day.. we WILL teach together!

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  • Martha Richardson

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    You know that I’m drooling…I am going to get a passport and one of these days show up at the awesome workshops that you are involved with…REALLY!!!!

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  • Kerstin

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    Boah! Das machst Du genau richtig. Und ich erhöhe die Neujahrswünsche dann mal um superlativen geschäftlichen Erfolg! ;)

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  • Michelle LaPoint Rydell

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    Your life is so inspiring Nat! Congratulations on your new workshop – it sounds awesome!

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  • Sue Clarke

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    My schedule does not allow for me to attend (ha ha), but it looks like a fun time!

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  • sasha farina

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    i wanna fly there and attend your workshop!

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  • cuchy

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    I’m counting the days!!!

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  • erin yamabe

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    woo hoo congratulations, that sounds amazing! if i had the money and time i would be there!

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