She Who Is.... A mini album created from coffee filters using the Wizard for die cut embellishments and for embossing the pages with raised texture. Honor that special woman in your world with this fun and appealing design. .Two Hours--store owner's choice of featured colors and papers.
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The Artful Tourist is proud to be a certified Wizard Academy Professor. Here's an overview of workshops available for individual bookings or within Wizard Academy:
Norma Anne Chattin, The Artful Tourist
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Norma Anne has been associated with Spellbinders and the Wizard art tool since October 1, 2005. She has designed Wizard projects for workshops, publications, and demonstrations as well as teaching and demonstrating the Wizard from coast to coast and on video.
As one of three founders of Wizard Academy, Spellbinders' National Teaching program, Norma Anne still teaches for this retail-based weekend program, as well as offering Wizard Workshops for local stores and regional retreats.
Mouse click on thumbnails to see larger images. Pictured at left are my "potted nesties" a centerpiece design I created for a client. These are available as a workshop or for sale, just email to learn more.
Die Cut Strippers--Make eight cards in two hours with these sassy and sweet techniques. Great introduction to the Wizard as well as coordinating style and color into design. There are four workshops in this series featuring different lines. Two Hours.
Up to the Minute Buckle Cards- Create two "something special" cards designed fresh for the season using products available for purchase in the host store. Choose from seasonal options (Christmas only pictured here). Two Hours.
Paisley Treasures-Inspired by a Pine Cone Press(tm) kit this layout coordinates paisley prints, stamps, and die cuts for a fun layout design. Store owner may change paisley print. Two Hours.
The Wizard Ranger Face Off: Create a two page layout highlighting faces and using paper art techniques inspired by die cuts and Ranger products. We'll ink, stamp, emboss, glaze, texturize, and embellish our way into this layout masterpiece. Two-Three Hours. Will need one heat gun for every 2 participants and at least one Wizard for every 2 participants plus few extra dies. This is a really fun workshop that sells a lot of product.
Nestability Card Techniques -- Get to know your Wizard and the versatile Nestability dies with this fun card workshop. We'll make three fun cards with techniques that can transfer to lots of other projects. Bonus: easy shaker box technique also included. Two Hours.
Topiary Mini Book--This perky blossom uses the scalloped and smooth circle Nestability dies to create a charming mini book or decorative card for that special someone.special. We'll paint the clay pot, die cut the cover and signature pages, embellish with fibers, inks, punches, textured paper, and plant this bloom for gift-giving in this great workshop. Two Hours.
Tropical Gift Card Greeting: Learn a great folding technique that will combine with your die cut shapes to make a clever gift card enclosure. Two Hours.
Meet the Wizard: You've heard the chatter online and at shows, you may have even bought one months ago--but are you really letting the Wizard do the work for you? This workshop is a fun run through some of the most popular techniques with the Wizard. Participants also receive an extensive workbook/handout to continue the fun at home.
Two Hours. (can include die in class fees if desired) Note: This is not a project based workshop. Participants leave with samples of techniques and ideas about how to incorporate them into their designs.
