November 9 -- Paper Crafting -- Paper Flowers at Orion Twp Library

Join me for Artful Monday, 7 p.m. at the Orion Township Library. We will be folding and fluffing paper flowers for embellishing cards, gifts or creating colorful centerpieces. This is the 3rd class in the Paper Crafting series and the most fun! Feel free to bring decorative scrapbooking papers to make even more colorful flowers.You'll need 6" and 3" squares precisely cut to fold the Kusudama flower. Other helpful supplies include scissors, bone folder,  quick- drying tacky glue, 2" scallop circle punch, and fancy edge scissors.

 

Artful Monday at Orion Twp Library--October 12 / Paper Crafting Series #2 / Origami

I'm excited to present the 2nd paper crafting class at the Orion Township Library, Monday, October 12 at 7--8:30 p.m. We are continuing our Paper Crafting Series with Origami folding.  Please register at the Orion Library website:  http://orionlibrary.org or call the library at 248.693.3000.  See photos below of what we'll be making. Projects: 1) folded circle flower 2) pop-up box for secret message
3) interlocking gift box

We had fun at the first iris folding class with a serious group of crafters in attendance. Feel free to bring your favorite decorative, scrapbook or origami weight papers if you'd like to create something special. We will have various colors of copy paper available to play with. 8" X 8" squares will work well. No fee for the class. Hope to see familiar faces at this event!

Accordion Folded Flag Book at Auburn Hills Library, Tues., October 6 at 6:30 pm

Hello Crafters,

If you missed the 1st class of making accordion books, you can still attend Part 2, tomorrow night, Oct. 6 at 6:30 pm.

Plan to join us tomorrow night at the Auburn Hills Library for part 2 where we will be making Flag Books. These are FUN to make! You can attach photos, mementos, stamps, stickers, dried flowers or quotes & give as gifts to a special someone! Once you learn how easy they are to make, you can make them in any size you choose.

Please bring your general crafting supplies: bone folder, pencil, scissors, ruler, paper trimmer & preferred glue stick. Please bring a couple sheets of decorative papers for your covers. This can be wrapping paper or 12 X 12 scrapbook paper (text weight).  The book boards will be supplied for the covers.  I also have extra paper trimmers.  I will be showing you how to use a scoring board, which makes the folding & scoring so much easier! A very handy tool!

I've attached photos of the Flag Books I've made.

Will I see you tomorrow night? There's plenty of room for other attendees if you know of a friend who would like to attend. Please let me know if you DO want to attend, so I will know how many supplies I need to make available. There is no fee for the class.

Accordion folded book making at Auburn Hills Library--Tues., September 29

One of my favorite things to do is making books.  Join us for an artful evening and create an accordion folded book, also known as a "concertina". This is a 2-part series. We will continue the following Tuesday with another advanced accordion book or you may choose to make another simple accordion book. You may register on-line at the Library website (http://auburn-hills.lib.mi.us/) or call the Auburn Hills Library directly (248-370-9466) and press "3" for adult services.  There is no charge for the class.  It is helpful to bring along your paper crafting tools (tote) such as a paper trimmer, bone folder, ruler, glue stick and decorative paper for the covers. You may use this as a gift greeting card in a book or commemorate a special day or event. Books are fun to make and give!

Upcoming Intro Calligraphy class at Troy Historic Village begins Sept. 10

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ARTISAN ARTS: CALLIGRAPHY

When: September 10 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | $110/student, plus cost of supplies

Join our experienced artisans in using old time trades and crafts to make unique pieces of art. Explore different mediums and try your hand at skills from long ago. No experience is necessary to participate. 

Please note: this class is part of a series beginning on September 10.

From ancient Arabic and Latin texts to modern-day invitations and certificates, calligraphy has been used by artists to lend imaginstic beauty to the written word. This six-week introductory course will focus on the versatile and most-recognized Italic style of lettering, with an emphasis on pen angle, letter height and spacing.

Instructor: Lynn Lim, Calligrapher/Designer/Artist

Dates: Thursdays, September 10 – October 15

Time: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Price: $110/student for 6 weeks of instruction, plus cost of supplies. Ages 14+ only. Must register in advance. Supplies list given at registration.

Click here for a printable PDF of THV Fall Activities

Upcoming Papercrafting class series at Orion Twp. Library

Hi folks!  I am repeating the Paper crafting series I taught at the Auburn Hills Library:  Iris Folding, Origami and Paper Flowers. These classes will be offered at the Orion Township Library-- 825 Joslyn Rd., Lake Orion.  The first class is Iris Folding on September 14 from 7 to 8:30 PM. You can go to the Library website to register:  http://orionlibrary.org/   or call the library at 248.693.3000
Outside the Lines - Artful Mondays: Paper Crafts with Lynn

Monday, September 14 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Location: Meeting Room B

Classes are open to any adults in surrounding communities.

Great day to go to the Zoo! Senior Day at the Zoo--Sept. 9

If you haven't been to the Zoo in a while, here's your chance to join other Seniors!

Senior Day at the Zoo

Wednesday, September 9, 2015, 10 a.m.   Detroit Zoo

8450 W. 10 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI  48067

All adults 62 and older and any accompanying caregivers get free admission and parking!

Join us for a day of fun at the Detroit Zoo. Enjoy live entertainment, free bingo, and a senior resource area. Healthways Silver Sneakers Fitness will present a scavenger hunt walk with prizes, and special guest fitness instructors will provide information about new classes to help you get fit and be healthier. You may also ride the tram around the zoo.

BCN Advantage and SilverSneakers are proud to bring you the following fitness sessions at the events Pavilion:

Time                           Class/Instructional Demonstration

10:30-11 a.m.             SilverSneakers Classic Demonstration Class

11:30 a.m.-12 p.m.     The Benefits of Exercise in Fall Prevention

12:30-1 p.m.               SilverSneakers Yoga Demonstration Class

1:30-2:30 p.m.            Celebrate Michigan Senior Olympians

Here's a link:

 http://www.theoaklandpress.com/general-news/20150820/senior-citizens-get-free-day-at-detroit-zoo-on-sept-9

Troy Garden Walk & Village Boutique--Wed., July 8

Enlighten your summer and wrap yourself in flower gardens! Do something special for yourself by taking the Troy Garden Walk on Wed., July 8. Tickets are still available today for $10.  I will be in the Historic Village with a small display of arts & flowers with the I/ACT artists. Stop by to say hello.

41st Annual Troy Garden Club Garden Walk: ‘Splashes and Flowers’

When: July 8 @ 9:00 am - 6:30 pm | $10 if purchased in advance/$15 day of event

41^st Annual Troy Garden Club Garden Walk: ‘Splashes and Flower
Date: Wednesday July 8
Time: 9:00 am – 6:30 pm
The Troy Historic Village is the hub of the Troy Garden Club’s annual Garden Walk, featuring an arts and crafts boutique, plant sale, fabulous finds sale and student art exhibit. Eight private gardens will be open to Garden Walk participants from 9:30 am – 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm, rain or shine.
Price: Admission to the Village is FREE. Garden Walk tickets are $10 if purchased in advance by cash or check at the Troy Historic Village, Auburn Oaks Garden Center, Telly’s Greenhouse or Uncle Luke’s. Tickets are $15 if purchased on July 8, and are only available at the Troy Historic Village.
(Located at 60 W. Wattles, corner of Livernois)    Ph:  248.524.3570
website:  https://www.facebook.com/TroyGardenClub2015GardenWalk

ART, MIX & MINGLE -- THURSDAY, JUNE 4

I've been busy working on the committee planning the upcoming Art, Mix & Mingle. If you are free this Thursday evening from 5:30 to 7:30 pm, please make this a part of your evening and an opening to what's happening this summer! Here's the details:

Calling all artists and art-lovers!   You’re invited to join us 

on Thursday, June 4, 2015         from 5:30 to 7:30 PM

                                       

    Art, mix &             mingle           

in the Troy Historic Village

 located at 60 W. Wattles, Troy, MI 48098

 NW corner of Wattles & Livernois

   

     It’s a Friend-Raising event dedicated to meet & network with     local artists. Remember to bring business cards!

View their art in the historic 19^th century-restored buildings as you  enjoy live music, wine and hors’ doeuvres.

Admission:  $15 in advance / $18 at the door

Your ticket includes an entry into our prize drawing and supports the

Image & Arts Council of Troy (I/ACT) and the Troy Historical Society.

Artists are invited to exhibit their art during this event.

Please call the Village for details & entry form.

www.TroyArts.org

Register Today!  Call:  248-524-3570   

www.troyhistoricvillage.org

Make Amazing Guest Designer for Fun Stampers Journey

I was invited to be a Make Amazing Guest Designer this month for Fun Stampers Journey. These are the cards I created using their April Kit of the month called "Hello Sunshine." I created 3 cards using the supplies that came with the kit.  For the background on the 1st card, I stamped the umbrella multiple times on the pink cardstock using a pink blush inkpad, mounted it on white for a border, then mounted it on the green cardstock. I stamped "Hello Sunshine" on pink cardstock then punched out with oval punch. I colored in the little girl with markers and cut out.

For the 2nd card, I stamped the cloud in gray several times for the background on the green cardstock. Then mounted it on pink cardstock. I sponged the edge of the die-cut white cloud with blue ink & mounted it with foam tape on top of a blue cloud which I cut out 1/4" larger than the original stamp. The umbrellas were stamped with cantaloupe ink & I added the sequins (with kit) to the clouds. I punched out a small yellow flower to look like the sun peeking out behind the clouds.

For the 3rd card, I stamped the cloud 3 times with grey ink on 140 lb watercolor paper, painted it with blue watercolor paint, then cut out & mounted it on the blue cardstock using foam tape. I used a blue colored pencil, coloring lightly around the edges to give it more definition & shading. I stamped the blue background with the raindrops stamp in grey ink.  I cut out a circle freehand using the dotted yellow paper & added rays (also cut freehand) then mounted it behind the cloud so the sun is peeking out. I stamped the umbrella in red & cut out, then mounted with foam tape also. This card was my favorite. Hope you enjoyed seeing these and maybe give you some inspiration!

 You can find this stamp set and catalog at http:// www.FunStampersJourney.com

Artful Tuesday at the Auburn Hills Library: Paper Flowers

This is the 3rd class of the Paper Crafting series and will be the best class and the most fun!
If you have registered for my class on Tuesday, April 21, here is a supply list with some additional pictures.  The class has reached the maximum limit of 15, but you may get on the wait list....because there are always a few no shows.

Supplies to bring:  Colorful decorative papers (heavier than wrapping paper) OR double sided scrapbooking paper
Other options:  pages from old books, old calendars, heavier magazine pages (not thin glossy pages), vintage music sheets    (Need 5-- 6” X 6” square and 5--3” X 3” square)
Scissors
Cuticle stick or something similar in circular size to curl petals
Tombow Mono Multi Liquid Glue or Scotch (3M) Quick Dry Adhesive white liquid glue           
Bone folder (tool used to crease paper)

Bring if you have on hand:  Paper Trimmer (a necessity for any paper crafting)
Paper clips or mini wooden clothes pins
Glue dots
Hot glue gun
Floral Wire stems (other options:  bamboo skewers, chopsticks, wood dowels, twigs from yard)Optional embellishments:  Colorful buttons or large brads

 

 

Looking forward to seeing you all on Tuesday for some flower fun!

Kinda Eclectic collage

One of Stampin' Up's sets I love creating with . . . making this one more 2 -D by punching butterflies & cutting out leaves. Butterflies were punched out of cardstock sponged in turquoise & white acrylic. The sun was a happy accident, since the color did not stamp fully, I colored in the orange with prisma pencil. Aha! . . . a better looking sun.

Paper Flower making class at Auburn Hills Library on Tuesday, April 21

There are still a few spots left for my paper flower making class at the Auburn Hills Library. Class meets from 6:30 to 8:00 pm.  This is the 3rd class in the series and will be the BEST class! You will enjoy learning how to make these flowers . . . that you will be inspired to make more at home. Three flowers we'll make is the Kusudama, spiral rose and a flower that resembles a carnation or marigold. I guarantee this class will be fun! Supply list to follow in next post. Here's a photo of the display in the showcase.

Signs of Spring!

Purple crocus came up this year that did not grow last year due to a very long winter. Surprised to see the purple and white crocus! So lovely!

Iris Folding Class tonight at Auburn Hills Library

Class meets at 6:30 pm in the small conference room downstairs.  Here's another Iris Folding card. The pattern is from Iris Folding by Michelle Powell.

Iris Folding Class - Tuesday, March 17

If you want to learn Iris Folding, the class still has a few spots open. You may call the Auburn Hills Library at 248-370-9466 or register on line. Class meets 6:30--8:00 pm.. Here's a few cards made with Iris Folding. templates for the tea kettle and square can be found at www.iris-folding.com and the tulip can be found at www.tractorsupply.com. Recycled security envelopes (junk mail) were used in the square. There is no charge for the class. We will have supplies on hand, but if you have some decorative papers you'd like to use, please bring them. Other supplies to bring if you have at home are:  scissors, exacto knife, paper trimmer and bone folder. Hope to see you there!

North Oakland Concert Band Spring Concert

The North Oakland Concert Band has wonderful concerts. Here's the upcoming concert & a link to their last concert "A Celtic Air" with Irish dancers and a bagpiper performing.

North Oakland Concert Band

Annette Kline, Music Director

Presents

A Spring Musicale

Showcasing the talent of NOCB members & friends

Sunday, March 22, 2015 at 4 p.m.

Orion Center (1335 Joslyn Rd., Lake Orion)

Our eleventh annual benefit concert will feature band members and friends performing a variety of works in a casual concert setting. Beer, wine and snacks will be served. 

Admission is free; donations are appreciated!

We hope you were able to join us for our festive March 1 concert. We were so impressed by our guest artists, the Shannon Irish Dance Company and bagpiper Donald K. Ross! Please visit our YouTube channel to see and hear the performance:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP-LWcR3_w1d7wP0y9eqD0g

www.nocb.org

Right Brainers in Business Summit

Please check it out & join the creators & artists of this world
http://rightbrainersinbusiness.com

Beginning Calligraphy Class starting March 5

My Beginning Calligraphy class starts this Thursday, March 5 at the Troy Historic Village. The Village is located at the corner of Wattles and Livernois.  Here is a sample of the Italic hand that will be taught.

You can still register by stopping in at the Village or register by phone:

People can stop in during regular hours (M-F, 10-3) or call 248.524.3570 to register and pay over the phone with credit card.

Upcoming Classes

Welcome to a new venture!  This is the start of a new beginning . . . a way to stay in touch with all my creative cohorts, friends and students.

I have a new Beginning Calligraphy class starting March 5 at the Troy Historic Village. Class will meet on Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.  This is an opportunity to learn the basics of Italic lettering. The class will run for 6 weeks.  Here is a link on how to register by calling the Village. 

 Direct link to website: http://www.troyhistoricvillage.org/plan-a-visit/artisan-arts/

I will be teaching a series of 3 paper crafting classes at the Auburn Hills Library beginning March 17 on Tuesday evening from 6:30 to 8 pm.  Register early as space is limited. You may call the library and hit 3 for adult services:  248.370-9466

First class:  Iris paper folding, 2nd class:  Origami,   3rd class:  Paper Flowers
The library will provide a supply list upon registration.