Blog: Online Workshop

NEW Online Workshop Begins Today – Time Traveler

Time Traveler begins TODAY!!! This is my newest online workshop and I have teamed up with 2 of my favorite mixed media artists for this one: Birgit Koopsen and Marsha Valk. So you get 3 amazing teachers, 21 videos, and TONS of ideas for gathering inspiration, gelli plate printing, and making  your own books.

The whole idea of this course is that we are traveling back through time, finding inspiration in the design and flavor of the past, and then using that in a modern way to create!

Today is the last day to get this course for $99 USD (until Aug 17, 11.59pm EST) – tomorrow it goes to its regular price of $139 so sign up HERE and get started with us :)

Here is a promo video with more info:

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  • Lois

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    I’m looking at your workshop that starts today August 17. If I subscribe do I have a lifelong access to these videos? Thanks in advance for your answer

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    • nathalie-kalbach

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      Yes- as long as the n*Studio exists you will have access.

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Announcing NEW Online Workshop – Time Traveler

Super happy to announce this very special workshop that I am releasing today – Time Traveler. I’m teaching along with my amazing friends Birgit Koopsen and Marsha Valk in this 3 week online workshop that goes on sale today and begins on August 17th.

Become a Time Traveler with us! With this course each teacher will help guide you through space and time, finding inspiration from different eras in history. Each teacher has chosen a time period and will show you mixed media techniques and design motifs inspired by their modern take on that period. The goal of this is to create 3 different handmade book projects using gelli plate printmaking techniques and favorite mixed media techniques unique to each teacher. You will get 3 different artistic perspectives and oodles of fun and creative ideas to try.

Sign up TODAY for Early Bird pricing: Today, Aug 5 through Aug 8, 11.59pm EST this course is just $89 USD. From Aug 9 to Aug 17, 11.59pm EST Time Traveler will be $99 USD. From Aug 18 the course will be its regular price of $139 USD.

Check out the promo video below:

Time Traveler will begin on August 17 and will run for 3 weeks, with a new video publishing each day. There will be a total of 21 videos, over 5 hours of video in total, as well as supply lists and additional lesson content in the classroom to help you along the way. All the videos are downloadable and available to you to enjoy at your own pace.

Here are some of the topics covered in this workshop:

  • Mixed Media techniques
  • Gelli plate printmaking techniques
  • Bookbinding techniques
  • Tips and tricks for translating inspiration into art
  • Creative ideas to take to all your artmaking, art journaling, cardmaking, and beyond!

Sign up HERE for this one-of-a-kind take on creating personal, expressive mixed media art in book form from 3 talented teachers.

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New Workshop – Make Color Work for You! with Sketchbook Skool

I’ve got a new Online Workshop coming on Sketchbook Skool – Make Color Work for You!

It’s time to get more confident with color. ?

In my newest workshop with Sketchbook Skool, get to know the fundamentals of color theory, craft a personal color wheel, & build your own style, no matter your medium.

Express yourself in color! Play with the fundamentals of color theory to create a personal palette, no matter your medium.

Using color is an essential building block for any artist, but it can be challenging to control and harmonize. In this workshop, you’ll learn the core concepts of color schemes and gain confidence in your color choices, resulting in art that’s cleaner, sharper and more uniquely you.

Essential for artists who work in mixed media, watercolor, or color of any kind, this workshop is a practical and tactical lesson in going deeper into the world of color theory and use. 

Topics Include: 

  • Fundamentals of color theory & schemes
  • Crafting a personal color wheel
  • Creating harmony with color
  • Building your color style

Basic Supplies:

  • Acrylic paints (yellow, blue, red)
  • Watercolor or Printmaking paper
  • Envelopes
  • Acrylic paint brushes & a palette knife

The workshop is on August 8, 12-2pm EDT live and online . If you do not make it to the live session you will have access to the recording later. And you can sign up right HERE

Check out my promo video for a peek at what to expect:

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Best of Creative JumpStart Vol. 3 – Online Workshop Bundle

Today I’m happy to announce that Best of Creative JumpStart Vol. 3 is now on sale! This is the third bundle of mixed media lessons by some of our amazing CJS artist teachers, this bundle includes videos from Creative JumpStart 2017.

For only $9.99 you will receive access to download links for 12 inspiring Creative JumpStart lessons from 2017. Here are the awesome teachers and lessons in this bundle:

  • Birgit Koopsen: 2017 – Collaged Stool
  • Catherine Scanlon: 2017 – Flower Mix
  • Gina Lee Kim: 2017 – Watercolor Seascape
  • Julie Fei-Fan Balzer: 2017 – Faux Stone Book
  • Marsha Valk: 2017 – A Head Full of Dreams
  • Michelle Ward: 2017 – Monochromatic Montage
  • Mystele Kirkeeng: 2017 – Folk Art Mash Up
  • Nat Kalbach: 2017 – From Cy to Nat
  • Natalya Khorover (Aikens): 2017 – Reduce Reuse Recycle Stitch
  • Pam Carriker: 2017 – Painting with PanPastels
  • Rachel Greig: 2017 – Ink, Stamp, Collage!
  • Rae Missigman: 2017 – Layers of Color

You can sign up HERE for this nice bundle of CJS17 videos.

And if you haven’t yet, you may still sign up for Best of CJS Vol.1 with videos from 2014 and 2015 and Best of CJS Vol. 2 with videos from 2016. Stay tuned for more Best of CJS video bundles and enjoy Jumping with us again :)

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Best of Creative JumpStart Vol. 2 – Online Workshop Bundle

Today I’m happy to announce that Best of Creative JumpStart Vol. 2 is now on sale! This is the second bundle of mixed media lessons by some of our amazing CJS artist teachers, this bundle includes videos from Creative JumpStart 2016.

For just $9.99 you will receive access to download links for 12 inspiring Creative JumpStart lessons from 2016. Here are the stellar teachers and lessons in this bundle:

  • Marsha Valk – CJS16 Picasso – Cardboard Wall Installation
  • Mystele Kirkeeng – CJS16 Kahlo – Stucco Panel Portrait
  • Rae Missigman – CJS16 Matisse – Colorful Art Journal Blooms
  • Andrea Gomoll – CJS16 Kahlo – Watercolor Floral Portrait
  • Natalya Khorover (Aikens) – CJS16 Kiefer – Abstract Stitched Canvas
  • Nathalie Kalbach – CJS16 Kiefer – Texture Exploration on Canvas
  • Birgit Koopsen – CJS16 Basquiat – Heart vs. Head Portrait
  • Julie Fei-Fan Balzer – CJS16 Matisse – Watercolor Stick Portrait of a Lady
  • Michelle Ward – CJS16 Matisse – Stencils and Spray Paint
  • Catherine Scanlon – CJS16 Picasso – Floral Painting Inspired by Words
  • Jane LaFazio – CJS16 Kahlo – Watercolor Flowers Collage
  • Jodi Ohl – CJS16 Basquiat – Out of Your Head and On to The Canvas

Sign up HERE today for a nice bundle of technique and project lessons from the Creative JumpStart archive!

And if you haven’t yet, you may still sign up for Best of CJS Vol.1 with videos from 2014 and 2015. Stay tuned for more Best of CJS video bundles and enjoy Jumping with us again :)

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Best of Creative JumpStart Vol. 1 – Online Workshop Bundle

I’m happy to announce today that Best of Creative JumpStart Vol. 1 is now on sale! This is a bundle of mixed media lessons by some of our amazing CJS artist teachers from Creative JumpStart 2014 and 2015.

For just $9.99 you will receive access to download links for 11 inspiring Creative JumpStart lessons from 2014 and 2015. Here are the teachers and lessons in this bundle:

  • Anna Dabrowska (Finnabair) – CJS2014 Teaspoon assemblage
  • Catherine Scanlon – CJS2014 Monoprinted art journal
  • Pam Carriker – CJS2014 Stenciling techniques
  • Diana Trout – CJS2015 Painted landscape
  • Jimmy Leslie – CJS2015 Mixed media collage techniques
  • Marsha Valk – CJS2015 Painted cardboard panels
  • Natalya Khorover (Aikens) – CJS2015 Dryer sheet photo canvas
  • Jodi Ohl – CJS2015 Mixed media panel
  • Ronda Palazzari – CJS2015 Art journal cover
  • Joe Rotella – CJS2015 Acrylic skin decor
  • Julie Fei-Fan Balzer – CJS2015 Hand cut stencils

Sign up HERE today for a nice bundle of technique and project lessons from the Creative JumpStart archive!

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Early Bird Ending and Workshop Beginning!

Today my newest online class Artful Adventures with Paul Klee is getting started! You can still get in at the Early Bird price until 11:59pm EST tonight, April 27th 2020.

It is my 4th workshop in the Artful Adventures series and this time we are looking at the whimsical artwork and style of Klee and learning how to bring some of his tricks into our own art journals and artwork. Join us in the classroom as we get started today!

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NEW Online Workshop: Artful Adventures with Paul Klee

Today my newest online workshop Artful Adventures with Paul Klee goes on sale on my website!

Get ready to go on another exciting Artful Adventure with us! Through 5 lessons you’ll learn a variety of fun and innovative ways to translate elements of Klee’s playful signature style into your own unique art journaling and artwork.

Sign up NOW to enjoy great pricing: Early Bird pricing – 25% off the regular price of $39, so just $29.25!!! – now through April 27th.

Check out the promo video:

 

Sign up now through Monday, April 27th and get the workshop for just $29.25. Throughout the workshop I show you ways to pull off Klee style elements that are fun to experiment with and can add a touch of whimsy and individuality to your own artwork. We’ll learn an image transfer technique, ways to build backgrounds with color and pattern, and discover the freedom of letting loose and even covering things up, all inspired by the artwork and techniques of Paul Klee.

Class begins on Monday April 27th. If you are ready for another Artful Adventure, Sign up TODAY.

This workshop is the fourth in the series so far. The Artful Adventures workshop series introduces you to master artists from around the world and throughout history, and through their techniques and style inspires YOUR art journaling and artmaking. Check out Artful Adventures with Gustav KlimtArtful Adventures with Joan Miró and Artful Adventures with Andy Warhol in this series.

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Special Offer: Creative JumpStart 2020 just $45!

I am having a very special sale in response to these unprecedented and difficult times – Creative JumpStart (CJS) 2020 will be just $45 through the end of April. Yes, this is the online workshop CJS that started back in January – the Super Power edition. I know many of you are at home these days and looking for activities, a sense of community, and artistic inspiration. Join us for Creative JumpStart!

Here is the promo video to introduce you to our amazing group of 31 artist teachers. They have each contributed a lesson with the theme Super Power:

These super talented artists are sharing their artistic Super Powers with you through a project or technique lesson. There are 31 teachers and 31 lessons, spanning a wide variety of styles and media. The goal is to JumpStart YOUR Creativity. Learn more HERE.

And check out a peek of some of the artist’s lessons below:

Creative JumpStart is also about Community. The goal is to have a place to get together with other creative and artistic people. In the classroom you can comment on lessons and share your experiences and ask questions. There is a Show & Tell page where you can share your artwork and see what other students are creating. And of course we invite you to interact on social media with hashtags like #cjs20 and #creativejumpstart20.

We are a community of over 1000 people – and now is the perfect time to join in and make some new online friends :)

Already participating in Creative JumpStart 2020? Come back to the classroom and say Hi! Maybe revisit some of the lessons that you loved or techniques you haven’t tried yet. Show & Tell, post on social media, let’s get the conversation going and all enjoy a break from things with some artistic FUN. 

These are unprecedented times of crisis and now more than ever we can see the beneficial powers of artmaking and getting involved with arts communities.

This special sale ends April 30th at 11:59pm EST. Sign up today!

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