I am so excited I can just spit.
I have really come up with some great classes for the cruise!!
Go ahead and start getting your deposits in so that we can get to CRUISIN'!
Please call toll-free number 1-877-419-1783 or Email info@craftingcruises.com
Day 1 Tampa, Florida -- 4:00 pm
2 hour class 8.00pm to 10.00pm
Papermaking Sampler -- Dried papers can be used as book covers, cards, in collages, or stand on there own. Come and play for a couple
of hours. This class will give you an opportunity to explore some of
the possibilities of paper. This is a beginning class where the focus
is on forming a sheet of paper, ways to press and dry paper and, best of
all, the hands-on experience of making your own paper. If you have some dried flowers from a special occasion or from your garden, bring them with you. I will also have some on hand for you to use. ALL SUPPLIES PROVIDED!
Day 2 At Sea -- --
2 hour class 10.00am to 12.00pm
Dos a Dos Binding -- This is a Dos a Dos style coptic bound book. That is, it opens
from both the front and the back. It is essentially two books that share a single cover, making them one. The signatures are cut from watercolor paper, perfect for creating your next art journal. Samples from the Papermaking class can be used as book covers making this journal the perfect personal gift. ALL SUPPLIES PROVIDED!
2 hour class 1.30pm to 3.30pm
Cigar Box Journal -- Create a journal from an old cigar box and other up-cycled materials. It is wonderful for sketching and recording all your dreams and schemes. This spine features thread sewn through large beads in a very unique and fun pattern.You will sew the pages to create a multi-sectioned book. ALL SUPPLIES PROVIDED!
Day 3 Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands 7:00 am 2:00 pm
1 hour class 4.00pm to 5.00pm included in the price of the cruise
Make Your Own Stamps
-- There are wonderful stamps on the market, but sometimes we
all want to make something that is truly our own. In this class, you
will learn to make your own stamps using a 60 Watt light bulb and
daylight polymer. Imagine having your own personalized stamps for use
in your scrapbook, making ATCs, or making greeting and note cards. You
can even use them to stamp designs in polymer clay and metal clay. ALL SUPPLIES PROVIDED!
Day 4 Cozumel, Mexico 9:00 am 6:00 pm
NO CLASS
Day 5 At Sea -- --
2 hour class 9.30am to 11.30am
Altered Journal -- Discover the creative freedom altered journals provide and how to get started. We will explore a variety of methods for getting words on your altered
page, adding text and texture as a feature element, or to compliment
other artwork on the page. We will incorporate envelopes, fibers,
tags, folded pages and beads to our books and explore a variety
of other altering techniques. ALL SUPPLIES PROVIDED!
3 hour class 1.00pm to 4.00pm
TBD
1 hour class 8.00pm to 9.00pm included in price of the cruise
Sweetheart Box -- We love this sweet little box! It is small enough to hold jewelry or
chocolates and bold enough to sit on a shelf and look pretty. Once you’ve made the box, add ink, stamps, embellishments, whatever you can think of to enhance the box. ALL SUPPLIES PROVIDED!
Day 6 Tampa, Florida 8:00 am --
NO CLASS
until we meet again,
That is so so cool! I love it. really? bring nothing? I love that!
Posted by: Sudie | 13 October 2009 at 11:40 PM
Yes! I'm making this a come as you are cruise. Plus I know I can't leave home without my tools but for those who just want to come come on.
So come on and hang!
Posted by: Lauren | 14 October 2009 at 06:56 AM