05/01 Stencil Boot Camp with Jen Starr

STENCIL BOOT CAMP (3 hours $45) 5:30 to 8:30 pm, Thursday, May 1st.

Stencils play a big part in so many mixed media projects and the creative 
possibilities are endless! In this workshop we will explore some of those 
possibilities using a variety of techniques and mediums from Viva Décor, Ranger 
and Art Anthology…so not only will you learn how to get the best use out of 
your stencils, but a LOT of product knowledge as well! We will go beyond the 
basics and create with some of my favorite and more advanced stencil techniques. 
We will be working in 6x6 format with instructions for each technique on the 
backs of each page to create a collection to reference. 

**Basic tool kit should always be brought to each class including scissors, 12” paper trimmer, Ink Blending Tool with foam, pencil and a variety of adhesives…Glossy Accents is always recommended…anything more specific is listed at the end of each class description.

Please bring to class (In addition to the above):

• Variety of paint brushes
• Palette knife
• Roll of paper towels
• Container for water

Jen Starr is a Mixed Media Artist with a fine art background who has been in the Craft Industry as a Designer and Instructor for over 10 years.  She is the Senior Educator for Viva Décor USA, the Creative Director for Art Anthology and is a fully Certified and Ranger Recognized Instructor (with 5 certifications from Ranger).   There are many companies and products that inspire Jen and she is an endorsed educator or has worked closely with many of them such as Ranger, Ten Second Studio, Viva Décor, Canvas Corp, Tattered Angels, Stampers Anonymous, Faber Castell, Basic Grey and Prima, just to name a few..  Jen has designed several signature product lines and currently has a signature line of paints called Dimensional Crystals as well as a range of Colorations mists with Art Anthology.  Her projects have been featured in many publications in the US and Europe including the “Ink Essentials” book.

Jen has been making art her entire life and has been scrapbooking, card making and making colorful yet vintage inspired mixed media art since she married her wonderful husband, Mike, in 1997. They live in Northern New Jersey and have 2 children (11 year old Ryan and 9 year old Maya) who are the subject of much of her work.

Empowering students with product knowledge and creative techniques is what Jen strives for in each of her classes! She has taught technique based classes at stores, crops, large events and conventions all over the US and regularly in Europe and Canada.  She has also been a featured instructor on several crafting cruises and taught at events such as CHA, CKU, CKC, Memories Expos, Scrapbook Expo, Bonanza in England, Scrap-A-Ganza in the Netherlands and at ScrapEvent in Sweden.  Jen also regularly demos inking and stamping techniques at trade shows such as CHA, SMAC in Paris, Krea Vak in Holland and various Distributor events around the world. 

Jen absolutely loves to teach her students to use their creativity and help them think outside the box. It makes her so happy to be able to share her skills, knowledge and love of the art of scrapbooking and stamping with so many others.  

We are so excited to have her with us to teach these amazing classes... we hope you can join us!!! Click on the Buy Now Button and sign up to save your spot!