2012 is here

I just wanted to let all of you know that I will not be doing a physical retreat this year .... BUT I am working at getting an online workshop/classes site together so you can still learn some of my tricks ... it will take me another month or so to get everything in place so be patient ... I sure will miss seeing all of you and having face to face fun but hopefully we can still have some of that thru the online workshops ... when everything is in place I will post a LINK on this site and my regular art site The Art Sook ... Linda

2011 AB Retreat ...

Well I guess by now you have figured out it probably isn't going to happen in 2011 .... we have made our move and are about settled, hubby is doing better; BUT I haven't found a place to have it at this time ... I will be looking and let you know as soon as I can get it all together ...... hope you are having fun Altering Books from what you have learned at the previous retreats .... take care and hope to have news soon ... Linda

Life

Ok so life gets in the way some of the time .... hubby had to have serious neck surgery and recovery is still going on; in the mean time we have a down sizing move ahead of us ... SOOOOOOO I will have to get back to y'all about 2011 AB retreat ... check back sometime in late January 2011 by then I hope to have my life settled again ... Thanks for stopping by Linda

Altered Book Retreat 2011

Ok at this time I am not sure what the date will be so please come back in November by then I should have gotten it settled .... it will probably be in March towards the end of the month like the rest of them ........


In the mean time I will post the basic tool kit supply list so you can make sure you have everything ....

Basic Art Kit:

I feel all listed items should be in a well stocked basic tool kit, BUT if you work better with other items bring them.

Detail & Regular Scissors
4 large or 8 small Glue sticks - highly recommend Washable Elmer's School Gel glue sticks (orange lid with blue bottom)
1 new roll ¼" Double sided Wonder or Redline tape
Personal size Paper cutter
Package of regular sized brads - copper/gold/black (either color or a mix)
Package of 1/8" aluminum eyelets in basic metal colors
Black Memories or Versa Fine Ink Pad & re-inker
Versa Mark ink pad & re-inker (or some other clear embossing ink pad)
1 fine tipped water brush (this has a water reservoir in the handle)
1 mop head paint brush (about ½" fluffy head)
1 #3 detail paint brush
1 round sponge & 1 small sea sponge
Black fine tip writer (similar to ball point)
1 #2 pencil
White artist’s eraser
1 black Tombow or Le Plume type marker (you will use the paint brush/clarify type end)
Bone folder
Stylus
Black waxed linen thread and tapestry needle
6" Metal ruler with cork
Exacto knife with extra blades
Personal Cutting matt about 5x9"

Hi everyone

there is one more place at the table in case you are interested ...... please click on the link to the right to reserve you place ... so far I have been working on a technique that takes a photograph and turns it into a stencil then you take and use it with walnut spray on fabric to create this really cool look for your altered books ... I am also going to be doing some copper work this time ... ok that's enough of a teaser .... see you soon and remember the full payment needs to be made by Feb 15th ...... Linda

2010 Retreat/Workshop

2010 workshop date is set and again it will be VERY small just 6 people ....... it will be March 25-28, 2010 ......  the Deposit due when you sign up and becomes NON-refundable on January 15, 2010 and the Balance is due by February 15, 2010 ...... REMEMBER there will only be 6 spaces, so tell Santa to bring you your Workshop money ... this includes bed, 2 meals a day and classes ..... see you then ;)

Remember you will need to bring the basic tool kit listed below … if there is anything else you will need to bring I will let you know in the email I send to all of you about a month before the retreat ……

Basic Art Tool Kit

I feel all listed items should be in a well stocked basic tool kit, BUT if you work better with other items bring them.

Detail & Regular Scissors
4 large or 8 small Glue sticks - highly recommend Washable Elmer's School Gel glue sticks (orange lid with blue bottom)
1 new roll ¼" Double sided Wonder or Redline tape
Personal size Paper cutter
Package of regular sized brads - copper/gold/black (either color or a mix)
Package of 1/8" aluminum eyelets in basic metal colors
Black Memories or Versa Fine Ink Pad & re-inker
Versa Mark ink pad & re-inker (or some other clear embossing ink pad)
1 fine tipped water brush (this has a water reservoir in the handle)
1 mop head paint brush (about ½" fluffy head)
1 #3 detail paint brush
1 round sponge & 1 small sea sponge
Black fine tip writer (similar to ball point)
1 #2 pencil
White artist’s eraser
1 black Tombow or Le Plume type marker (you will use the paint brush/clarify type end)
Bone folder
Stylus
Black waxed linen thread and tapestry needle
6" Metal ruler with cork
Exacto knife with extra blades
Personal Cutting matt about 5x9"

Itinerary for the Retreat:

Thursday -

Arrival - Noon to 1:45pm
1st secession - 2pm to 5pm
Supper (provided by Linda) - 5:30 to 6:30pm
Clean up kitchen - 6:30 to 6:55pm
2nd secession - 7pm to 9pm (the only night secession)

Friday & Saturday -

Breakfast (provided by Linda) - 7:30am to 8:30am
Clean up kitchen - 8:30 to 8:55am
3rd secession - 9am to Noon on Friday - Sat. will be 5th secession same timing
Lunch (provided by Linda) - 12:30 to 1:30pm
Clean up kitchen - 1:30 to 1:55pm
4th secession - 2pm to 5pm - Sat. will be 6th secession same timing
SUPPER - you are on your own both evenings

Sunday -

Coffee at 7:30 for those of us that can't function without it ... then you will have time to do finish up work while I fix brunch (about 10 or 10:30am) .... we can have a kitchen discussion of anything you have questions on ... around 11:30 you can start loading up and heading home hopefully having lots of fun and learning something you feel was useful

2009 Retreat is over

Fun was had by all and they say they learned lots ......... I had a wonderful time it's always great to teach to ones who want to learn and have fun also ....... These are photo's of them working so hard on their Technique Reference Books ....... also a few email comments from them -

1. Hey everyone!!!
I am back safe, sound, and tired in Wichita.
I had such a great time and learned so much. You are all wonderful!
Thank you Linda for working so hard to make this retreat happen. I will anxiously await word of your next workshop (smile).
Hugs everyone!!
P.S. I am working on my book right now!!
I am searching for images on the internet. Coworkers want to see what I did, but I want to finish the book before I bring it in.

2. It was wonderful! Thank you Linda for an amazing time. The education and the food, as well as the company was spectacular! I am exhausted to say the least! Wanted to sleep on the way home!

It was great to meet some amazing and fun ladies as well! You were all great!

3. Hello everyone! I too had a blast and so enjoyed my laughter and learning! Thanks again Linda!!!!!

4. Just now checking in. I loved every minute of it! I felt like I had known all of you my whole life.

5. it was INCREDIBLE! - I LOVED IT! - even losing Silk Brick! - he's in BIG trouble!!

I learned more in these four days than I've learned in the last two years! :))