Showing posts with label April 2010. Show all posts
Showing posts with label April 2010. Show all posts

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Art Opera Spotlight: Jenny Heid and Aaron Nieradka

Art Opera is happy to have Jenny Heid and Aaron Nieradka teaching workshops. They are an amazing duo who produce works that make the heart sing and dance. One of the workshops they are teaching is called: The Sweet Dreams Mobile, which just makes me want to eat cotton candy, sip of cherry slushies, eat cupcakes and ride a carousel. This project is wonderful and I'm so happy to have it being taught here at Art Opera.

There are still seats available for this workshop, visit the Art Opera Website at:
www.artoperanj.com
or contact me and let me know! Art Opera is April 7-11, 2010. The bulk of the workshops will be taking place April 8-9, with some morning classes on April 10.

Jenny Heid and Aaron's Nieradka's Classes:

Art Opera: Sweet Dreams MobileArt Opera: Sweet Dreams Mobile 3Art Opera: Sweet Dreams Mobile 4Art Opera: Sweet Dreams Mobile 6

Not only are Jenny and Aaron fabulous teachers, they also have a fabulous product line available such as journals and note cards. The notecards can be purchased from them or at Michael's Craft Store! Here is a sneak peak of the cards:
Jenny and Aaron's Notecards! 2Jenny and Aaron's Notecards!

Sunday, March 21, 2010

Art Opera: Heidi Wallingford Workshops!

Hi All,
Art Opera: Heidi's Belle of Ball Workshop
First off, if you are still choosing classes, you have to see the newest picture from Heidi's Belle of the Ball Workshop, OMG, amazing, looks like I'll be joining her in this class, I have to make this doll.

The Belle of the Ball Workshop is $99, includes breakfast or lunch, and other fun surprises. Some seats still available.Art Opera: Heidi's Workshop!Art Opera: Heidi's Workshop! 2Art Opera: Heidi's Workshop! 4

Second she is teaching a mini workshop aka make/take on the Saturday part of the vendor faire at her booth, its entitled:
"Spring Dream" ~ mini shadow box Make & Take ~ $20.
Art Opera: Heidi's Spring Fling Make/take
You guys are going to love it. Check out her photo album in the Art Opera Yahoo Group under group photos: Heidi's Spring Dream.

Visit the Art Opera Website for photos and to register!

or My Flickr Art Opera Photo Album for more photos.

Let me know whose signing up for the workshop and/or the make-take, so I can let Heidi know!

xoxo
Lisa!

Monday, March 1, 2010

The Slice Machine: Art Opera Demos/Giveaways!

Hello Art Opera Fans, Friends, Guests and Attendees!

Making Memories has graciously sent us a Slice Machine and Cartridges for Art Opera. We will have Making Memories Giveaways throughout the event, along with product demo's.

Are you familiar with a Slice? if not after Art Opera you will be, this machine comes in two cupcake chic colors: Baby Blue and Pink, both the same and both wonderful. The machine uses small cartridges the size of a digital camera card, to upload a variety of designs. Each Cartridge has a design pack built into it for use.

Once you insert the cartridge you are off and running. The ones we received are over the top amazing! We have one set filled w/frilly frames, silhouettes, and frou frou, the other more grungy cool with tags, lettering and borders.


Both these cartridges will be shown at the Vendor Faire April 10-11, 2010. You will see how to use the machine and its various ideas, and get some fabulous cutouts to take home with you to use in your scrap booking and paper arts.


After seeing this machine you'll want one too. Get giveaway tickets for some cool Making Memories products and supplies.

See you soon!
Lisa!

Friday, February 19, 2010

Art Opera Teaser! Group Night Guest!

Hello All,

Art Opera has alot of surprises in store for you, every day/night of the event. I'm going to announce another Art Opera Teaser.


Orientation night will have a few incredible surprises, one of them is a group kit from Nancy, owner and creator of Parcel.Parcel: Pre-Valentine's Day! 37Parcel: Pre-Valentine's Day! 28
Parcel: Pre-Valentine's Day! 35Notice the vintage circus animal toys, Parcel has loads of them perfect for the circus toy project from my book: Altered Art Circus!Parcel: Pre-Valentine's Day! 36
Many of you have signed up for full registration which includes your orientation dinner and extravaganza. We have a few guest speakers and sponsored mini workshops lined up for orientation and at the vendor soiree as well.

One of the guest sponsors and designers slated for the Wed. Nite Orientation is: Nancy, the owner/creator of Parcel located in Montclair, NJ.

Nancy will be including a special project kit in your goodie bags which she will instruct at Art Opera, along with the preview of her new design line which will be available from her and in craft/paper stores across the country this spring, which I will unveil snippets here and there so you can really get excited, along with other fun surprises.Parcel: Pre-Valentine's Day! 34Parcel: Pre-Valentine's Day! 33Parcel Preview Teaser!Parcel: Pre-Valentine's Day! 30
This is the website!
www.shopparcel.com

If you are not familiar with Parcel, well then you should, it is like a Tinsel Trading in Montclair, NJ, with sweet magic and mystery lurking on every shelf and corner. Nancy has been featured in Country Living and a variety of publications.
Parcel: Pre-Valentine's Day! 26Parcel: Pre-Valentine's Day! 22Parcel: Pre-Valentine's Day! 21Parcel: Pre-Valentine's Day! 23
Are you excited yet?????? I know I am!
What better way to be at Parcel then to see Nancy and meet up with fellow art opera gals: Diana (Vintage Blue Studio), Marlene (Miss Bee), Joan (Art Opera Instructor) and myself!
Parcel: Pre-Valentine's Day! 13 Me and Nancy!
Parcel: Pre-Valentine's Day! 16 Miss Marlene
Parcel: Pre-Valentine's Day! 10Joan and Diana
Parcel: Pre-Valentine's Day! 3Nancy and Vanessa

Parcel: Pre-Valentine's Day! 4Joan and Marlene holding Parcel previews....We'll see you at ART OPERA!

Note: There is still time to register for classes, take advantage of the Art Opera Workshop Promo Specials, register for alacart, full package, sign up for free and paid for make-takes, mini workshops, enter your chance for giveaways (win making memories goodies, artisan goodies and more)Scrapbook demos, meet handmade artists, etsy artisans and book signings at the vendor soiree, be queen of your own pageant with the Art Opera Siren Pageant, and nominate your favorite stars of the year with the Art Opera Awards, dive into fabulous goodie bags and more!

http://www.artoperanj.com
to register

Monday, August 24, 2009

About Art Opera, Pricing, Creation, Event Coordination!

Hi All,
As you are now aware Art Opera Registration is now open! Now I wanted to take the time to explain to you about the event, some details, pricing, layaway, a la cart and how events work!
Everything about this event was created based on the desire and passion of having an event which has diversity, recognition, inspiration, fantasy, and artful magic, all under one roof in an area I believe was longing for it. Putting something like this together is not easy and isn't something you put together on a whim, just ask any event coordinator. These events take alot of research and careful planning, precision, organization and attention to detail are key to run/host an event like this.

You also must be considerate to your fellow artists and community and try not to run an event the same time as another, that hurts both sides of the parties, embracing one another is more rewarding. As far as payment is concerned these events are always going to be more costly then a normal workshop at an arts center, fair, store or small venue and not always will the classes be taught all day, especially when you are given the chance to learn from 4 to 5 teachers over 2 days, cutting down the time doesn't mean you are cutting down on learning or technique, but instead allowing for you to learn from more then 2 teachers.

The pricing is based on the hotel/event location, seat/place rental, teacher fees, food, supplies, electrical and other fees. These should all be considered when you are searching to host, teach or learn at an event.

The ambiance, your peers, guest speakers, food, treats and surprises are priceless, no money can mark them, these are your memories, your adventures waiting to happen, to become magic. An event is what you make of it, you could be in a room filled w/treasures or a room w/o treasures, its the company you take, good company that can make your situation shine bright
Events are investments of your time and money, but also they are good investments, a one of a kind forum with like minded people, a great source of networking, you can't beat that kind of networking and marketing. They unite us all together, a sister or brother hood of friendship and fun.

With Art Opera I wanted to do something for the tri-state to bring that artful magic to fellow neighbors and invite our out of state friends over for some fun and artful magic. With the economy up and down, I wanted to be able to offer this event as: a la cart, and w/layaway, w/multiple hotel/motel locations and near transportation routes so that everyone can have a chance to come and enjoy.

A la cart pricing is based on hotel rental, food, teacher and seat rental that is how pricing was configured for the a la cart class fees. Full registration is based on other fees.
I wanted to give you all an insight on how these things work, so that you better understand the process, and can feel more connected to it.

One more thing about Art Opera, this event will be the first to give recognition to people in our field, a thank you to the industry professionals, new comers and fans, I call this the AOA: Art Opera Awards. Ballots for voting will be posted on or before Oct.1 running through March 1....Once voting closes, the ballots will be counted and the awards given out on April 7 at orientation. If you want to recommend a person to me for AOA, email me their names.
I hope you have gained an insight and understanding of art opera and events in general, remember I am always here to answer questions!
Magic and Joy!
Lisa!

www.moonfairesworld.com to register

Monday, August 17, 2009

Art Opera Welcome!

Art Opera, April 7-10, 2010

Registration for Art Opera 2010 begins this week, stay tuned for details!

Also for 24 hour updates, art info, workshops, online workshops , events and to connect with other fabulous artists please join: http://artopera.ning.com/