Mid Spring Nights Dream!

The itinerary is Thursday Night, Friday and Saturday April 7-9, 2011
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Click on the Registration link at bottom of page to see Class Workshop and Location Photos, and Banner!

The itinerary is Thursday Night, Friday and Saturday April 7-9, 2011
Teena's Workshop

Jenn's Workshop

June's Workshop


The Teachers: Teena Flanner, Jenn Docherty and June Ann, all three are published and well know artisans who each have their own books, printed in various publications and media, tv appearances and product lines.

Thursday Night is the attendee welcome party starting at 6pm:
-Meet and Greet
-Private shopping within Piddlestixs and neighboring stores:
Piddlestixs, The Mill Antiques Center, Rose Petal Porch, Lafayette Emporium, Black Pony Antiques, all hosting late night private shopping and giveaways.
-Attendee goodie bags and fairy wings, class tickets, attendee badges, etc.
-Light fare, treats and more inside Piddlestixs

Friday:
-Breakfast/coffee/tea 8:30-9am
-Class starts at 9am til 1pm
-Lunch 1-2pm
-Surprise Guest speakers 2-3pm

Friday Night Vendor Soiree: Marie Antoinette's Garden theme
Come dressed in your soiree best, lots of pearls, rhinestones and frills.
-Book signings, vendors, etc.
-6pm-8pm, public vendor soiree
-8pm-10pm, private attendee party and vendor soiree
-Location near Piddlestixs inside a 17th century old church

Saturday:
-Breakfast 8:30-9am
-Classes 9am-1pm
-Lunch 1-2pm
-Classes 2pm-6pm

Seats are limited, first come first serve basis, maximum 45 students

The new group will open on yahoo in march, for you to host swaps, meet one another and is private only to people participating in the event.

Event banner is located on my blog as are photos of Historic Lafayette and Neighboring Stores, Piddlestixs and More: Faerie Enchantment for you to use on your blogs and sites!


as well as recommended hotels and car service. Newark airport is the recommended airport!
Hotel Recommendations:
Hilton Garden Inn Rockaway, NJ 27 miles from Newark Airport, 14 miles from Event
Newton Holiday Inn Express 40 miles from Newark Airport, 2.2 miles from Event with Complimentary Local Area Shuttle, to from event and local points (recommended)
Airport Shuttle Charge from Newark airport around $40-$60

NOTE:
There are no ala carts, each student must attend all 3 classes in order to attend the thursday night and friday night parties. There are no refunds after students register.

Click on the links below to see past events and workshops:
Art Opera
Witches Tea Party
Tinsel Wonderland
Piddlestixs

Art Opera: Pam Huntington's Workshop's

Pam Huntington is a brilliant artist who teaches workshops across the country such as Art is You, Artfest, Art and Soul, and various other locations. That is why we are lucky to have Pam join us at Art Opera to teach some fabulous workshops:

-Victorian Parlour Bird
Pam has always been fascinated by the old Victorian Parlour's that were filled with butterflies, birds and fauna. Come join Pam and learn how to create your own Victorian Parlour filled the charm of a real one, which can sit in your studio, office or favorite location. Best part is you receive the glass dome as well, love that.

Learn vintage techniques, assemblage, while working w/vintage and new items, distressing agents and more.

Seats still available, contact me to reserve your seat, last day to guarantee your seating is April 5.


-Parlour Fairy Shadowbox
Pam creates enchanted worlds through her art, in this class join Pam on a journey into a World of Enchantment, a Flights of Fancy in Fairyland, with the Parlour Fairy Shadowbox. You create an enchanted shadowbox with a jointed winged fairy ballerina, while working with a plethora of vintage and new materials which will make the heart sing. Your final piece will have a dancing ballerina which will move up and down like your own personal theater.

Seats still available, contact me to reserve your seat, last day to guarantee your seating is April 5

Pam's fabulous kits for the 2 workshops:


Visit Art Opera Website at: www.artoperanj.com

to register for single or multi workshops
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Art Opera: Heidi Wallingford Workshops!

Hi All,

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.

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.

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!

DMC Embroidery, Art Opera Sponsor/Group Workshop!

Hello Everyone,

I am happy to announce, that Art Opera welcomes the amazing, brilliant, DMC Embroidery to Art Opera. That's right the makers of the finest threads, embroidery and stitching supplies to Red Bank. On Wednesday April 7, 2010, DMC staffers: Allison and Liz will be on hand to demonstrate a fabulous project to attendees and guest of the orientation dinner soiree which kicks off the Art Opera festivities.

They will be creating kits for the attendees filled with their new COLOR INFUSION THREADS, Can I just say I have seen them at CHA this past January and these threads are to swoon over, the colors are extraordinary and the threading is over the top, just like everything they produce. Visit their amazing blog for the latest info from them at:
http://dmc-threads.com

I have been a sewer since I was 4 or 5 years old (children's kits then, lol). Now sewing is a favorite for me, creating hand drawn patterns, paper transfers, scrapbook layouts, pin cushions and crowns help me to stay inspired. I've been working on a fabric and cross stitch fairytale altered book for 10 years, sewing in it when ever I can, filling in details and some applique, when complete I will share with you.

There are still a few seats available for the Wednesday night dinner soiree and some of the workshop spaces, if you are interested in attending please visit the website:
www.artoperanj.com

We look foward to seeing you at Art Opera, I know I can't wait to have fun and create with DMC and see all you!

xoxo
Lisa!

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.
Notice the vintage circus animal toys, Parcel has loads of them perfect for the circus toy project from my book: Altered Art Circus!
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.
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.

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!
Me and Nancy!
Miss Marlene
Joan and Diana
Nancy and Vanessa

Joan 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

Art Opera Workshop Spotlight: AnnDenise Anderson

Today I'd like to introduce you to another Workshop Instructor at Art Opera, AnnDenise Anderson akak Whim and Fancy Designs.

AnnDenise will be flying here to NJ, all the way from the middle of Texas, bringing us her incredible talents.

AnnDenise is teaching a variety of workshops, including a mini workshop at the vendor soiree.

Here are the highlights of her workshops:

Victoriana Top Hat Workshop:
In this workshop learn a variety of techniques. AnnDenise will show you how to manipulate chipboard by sculpting it into a hat shape, learn millinery and vintage art design, crepe paper concepts, and bodice stitching which you can re-create in other projects you may develope. Be introduced to light sewing/stitching, learn how to mix various materials and develope the inner Victorian in you.
Regal Coral Crown Workshop:


Have you ever sculpted with crepe paper? Have you ever made a crown that looked like it came straight from a fairytale story? Then this is the workshop for you. AnnDenise will share her crepe paper secrets and crown making skills with you in this class, which you can duplicate into other crowns and projects.

AnnDenise will also be teaching the workshop:
Acrylic Liboretto Book, in this class you will learn creative book binding techniques and instruction, learn how to work with acrylic board and create keepsakes and art journals for years to come, along with a variety of other techniques.

AnnDenise is also teaching a mini workshop Cockade Boutonnieres!


For more information on registering for any of AnnDenise's Workshops visit the Art Opera Website: www.artoperanj.com for additional information please contact me!

Also to stay updated on the most current Art Opera Info, Swaps, etc. Join the Art Opera Yahoo Group!

Magic and Joy,
Lisa!

Art Opera: Free Circus Cart Make/Take!

Hello All,
Another Make/Take added to the rolster at Art Opera. This one is a circus cart/shadow box make and take hosted by me! This will be a free make/take and limited to 20 students.
To sign up contact me through email or leave a comment on this post.

Date and times will be announced soon!

This project was inspired from a project in my book: "Altered Art Circus" called Circus Carts. This is a new version using clay techniques and a vintage meets magical color palette with pastels and piano papers.

Learn basic box assembling, light doll making, assemblage, altered art and clay techniques. Each student will receive a pre-assembled kit w/pre-made box, doll, and papers. The make/take will last between 1 hour and 1 1/2 hours. If you need to leave earlier, you can finish your box at home.

More info in the Art Opera Yahoo Group!
Have a Magical Saturday,
Lisa!

Papier Cockade Boutonniere!

New to The Art Opera Fun, a mini workshop called:

"Papier Cockade Boutonniere" which will be taught by AnnDenise Anderson,one of the Art Opera Instructors.

Mini Workshop Info:

Date: Saturday April 10, 2010 at the Vendor Soiree

Time: Will be announced closer to the event

Limited: 20 people

Sign up: Email me your name to sign up

Payment: $20, paid directly to AnnDenise, at the start of the mini workshop

Mini Workshop Length: 45 minutes to 1.5 hours


Stay tuned for many more mini workshops, make/takes and demo's, some are free, and some have small price fee's ranging from $10-$35

Any questions, please ask!

Magic and Joy,

Lisa!