I offer mixed media metal art classes and workshops at retail craft stores and social groups in Canada as well as at my studio in NW Calgary. See below for Workshops.
For all Retail Store Classes and/or private or Social Group Workshops please contact Elitia directly for Project Information at harts@shaw.ca or via Facebook messaging Elitia Hart Metal Art
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METAL ART STUDIO ” DROP IN” 2016
The “drop-in’s” are a great success and many an unfinished project has been put to bed!
Typically “Drop – In” is on a Saturday between 9 am to 4:00 pm. You can arrive anytime between those hours. There is a small charge of $10.00 and the only requirements are that you had taken a workshop from me before and that you have an idea of what you will be working on. Please bring a lunch and indoor shoes.
Please email me on harts@shaw.ca if you plan to come-only 8 spaces available. This will be a great opportunity for you to complete unfinished projects or rub shoulders with other metal and mixed media enthusiasts while I am around to serve you tea, coffee and snacks and hopefully be of help with your metal emboss questions.
Drop In Dates :******** I have run out of Saturdays for “drop in” 2016!
Drop in Saturdays will resume in 2017
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WORKSHOPS: Also see my “Events” page for more art retreats with metal art classes and courses…
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METAL ART CHRISTMAS CARD CLASS : Saturday, November 26 2016 (FULL)
Metal Art Christmas Cards Class Saturday, November 26, 2016 ( FULL) or Sunday, November 27, 2016 (FULL)
In this full day workshop you will complete 6 different Holiday themed cards while learning different card making techniques with die-cuts, embossing folders, texture plates and crackle mediums with the help of expert card maker Belinda Bender. Color will be applied with alcohol inks and metal acrylic paints.
You will also learn (among other techniques ) how to do the exciting craft of reverse painting on acetate. Your mediums will be aluminum foil tape and pewter sheet on the lovely Japanese linen square cards. All supplies are provided.
Date : Saturday, November 26 2016-(sorry Saturday is FULL) , or Sunday, November 27, 2016 (FULL)
Location : NW Calgary home studio (once you have registered I will email you the address)
Time : 9.00 am to 4.30 pm
Cost : $ 105.00
Please bring : Your lunch and indoor shoes. I provide coffee, tea and snacks.
Full payment on registration on my website Online Store Please note no refunds on cancellation, credit will be applied to future workshops. Please email Elitia on harts@shaw.ca with queries.
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Introduction to Metal Embossing : Saturday December 3 2016 ( FULL)
In this intensive full day workshop you will complete a bookmark and a pewter plaque that can be used as a book cover or wall art. You will be introduced to a variety of metal embossing techniques and tools as well as how to use texture plates and stencils.You will also learn how to do lettering on metal. You will be using luscious pewter sheet and will learn to apply patina and color to your project. All supplies and tools to use in class are provided to complete your project and bookmark.
Skill level : Beginner
Location : NW Calgary Studio, (I will email you the address once you have registered)
Cost : $ 115.00
Date : Saturday, December 3 2016 ( FULL)
Time : 9.00 am to 5.00 pm
Please bring : Your Lunch and indoor shoes – I provide Coffee, Tea and snacks.
Full Payment on registration on the Online Store – Unfortunately no credit on cancellation-credit will be applied to future workshops. Please email Elitia on harts@shaw.ca for more information.
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So excited to present guest artist Lynn Leahy :
Paperclay and Patina Sculpture workshop-Saturday August 6, 2016 (FULL) or Sunday August 7, 2016 (1 seat available)
As part of the San Miguel de Allende, Tesoro del Corazon collaborative retreat group, Lynn taught 30 students how to sculpt individualized and quirky heads for the 2015 “Royal Santos ” project- (see some of the student work below.)
She is a super talented and fun teacher and I am so excited that she agreed to share her brilliant sculpting techniques with us!
In this full day workshop, mixed media artist Lynn Leahy will share her passion for sculpting! She will teach us how to use paperclay to create a face and torso sculpture and will be giving up her secrets on how to drape and shape versatile rigid wrap. Lynn will also guide us as we apply a beautiful patina to our completed project. All supplies needed are included in the class fee.
Date : Saturday, August 6 2016 (FULL) or Sunday, August 7 2016
Time : 9 am to 5 pm
Cost : $175.00 CAD -please email me on harts@shaw.ca for registration and payment details.
Location: NW Calgary (I will email you the address once you have registered)
Skill Level : Beginner
Please bring : Your Lunch, indoor shoes and an apron. I will provide coffee, tea and light snacks.
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Pewter and Polymer Clay Mirror Mosaic Workshop:
In this full day workshop you will learn how to create pewter and polymer clay mosaic tiles using the Mimmic Gallery and Studio mini stencils to complete a small mosaic mirror frame. Please note that this project focus is on polymer clay and few metal embossing skills. You will have an opportunity to create your own color scheme as well as add personal embellishments, layout and design. Each student will receive two stencils to keep, all supplies needed to complete the project and use of class tools.
Location : NW Calgary Studio
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Time : 9.00 am to 5 pm
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Bloom Girl in Pewter: Saturday, April 16 , 2016 – 9 am to 4.30 pm
Bloom Girl in Pewter: Saturday, April 16, 2016
Embossing a face in metal can be a very intimidating prospect! The gorgeous Prima Marketing, Bloom Collection rubber stamps by Jamie Dougherty makes it a little easier. These designs translate beautifully into metal embossing and the Vintaj Patina & Glaze add some pretty color accents! In this workshop you will learn how to stamp on metal and how to gently approach embossing a face on pewter sheet while learning a few key techniques for a good outcome. You will also be introduced to the Vintaj Patina and Glaze and how to apply these paints specifically developed to be used on metal. Students will have a choice of a variety of these stamps and the two completed piece will be filled with beeswax, cut and mounted onto a board canvas. All supplies are included and class tools are available for use.
This is not a beginner workshop as a good understanding of the workings of the metal and tools is a requirement. You would need to have taken a workshop from me before.
Location : NW Calgary Studio, I will email you the address once registered.
Date : Saturday, April 16, 2016
Time : 9 am to 4.30 pm
Skill Level : Intermediate to Advanced
Cost : $ 110.00
Please Bring : Your lunch and indoor shoes and an extra fine paintbrush.
Full Payment on registration on the Online Store – Unfortunately no credit on cancellation-credit will be applied to future workshops. Please email Elitia on harts@shaw.ca for more information.
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Metal Aluminum Tape and Pewter : The Birdcage Canvas – Saturday, February 27, 2016 OR Saturday March 19, 2016
Metal Aluminum Tape and Pewter : The Birdcage Canvas – ( Saturday, February 27 2016 is FULL) OR Saturday March 19, 2016 (FULL)
When my sister Tanya visited from South Africa I took her for the required Dollar Store Shopping experience. With a fresh eye and her love of metal aluminum tape art she spotted a few treasures and this Birdcage project came alive! On this 20 x 16 inch canvas you will learn the fundamentals of metal aluminum tape art as well as stamping and high relief embossing on pewter. You will also use alcohol inks to create interesting backgrounds. All supplies provided.
Location : NW Calgary Studio
Date : (Saturday February 27 2016 is Full ) or Saturday, March 19, 2016
Time : 9 am to 4.30 pm
Skill Level : Beginner to Intermediate
Cost : $ 110.00
Please Bring : Your lunch and indoor shoes and an extra fine paintbrush.
Full Payment on registration on the Online Store – Unfortunately no credit on cancellation-credit will be applied to future workshops. Please email Elitia on harts@shaw.ca for more information.
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Metal Aluminum Tape and Die Cut Card Workshop : Saturday, November 14, 2015- SOLD OUT
Metal Aluminum Tape and Die Cut Card Workshop : Saturday, November 14, 2015 ( SOLD OUT)
In this fun full day workshop you will complete 6 Christmas Holiday themed cards. We will show you how to use Bigz die cuts and embossing folders in the Big Shot machine using cardstock and aluminum. You will learn how to create lovely backgrounds with alcohol inks, distress text papers, how to de-boss on aluminum tape, as well as how to create a faux “soldered” border look and a funky faux metal wire mesh using heat embossing powders.
We will be using the lovely http://retrocafeart.com/ inchie designs by Debrina Pratt and the beautiful Japanese Linen cards from the Japanese Paper Place http://japanesepaperplace.com/
All supplies are included –please bring your lunch and indoor shoes.
Date: Saturday, November 14 2015
Time: 9.00 am to 4.00 pm
Cost : $ 90.00
Skill Level : Beginner to Intermediate.
Location: NW Calgary studio
Full Payment on registration on the www.pewterart.ca Register on the www.pewterart.ca Online Store – Unfortunately no credit on cancellation-credit will be applied to future workshops. Please email Elitia on harts@shaw.ca for more information.
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Pewter Christmas Ornaments Workshop – Saturday November 21, 2015 – SOLD OUT-NEW DATE ***November 28, 2015
Pewter Christmas Ornaments Workshop – Saturday November 21, 2015-SOLD OUT-New Date ***28 November 2015
In this full day fun workshop you will complete 5 mdf-based double sided pewter sheet ornaments. We will use basic metal embossing tooling techniques, including beautiful lettering on metal created by talented Yogi Grunwald. You will learn how to use pewter patina to oxidize your metal and simulate an aged look or black marker for a more contemporary finish. For those of you who wish to incorporate photos into your ornaments you will have the option of glass tiles or direct application to the metal-please email me your photos on harts@shaw.ca and I will size them. Some Christmas themed images will be available as an alternative to using photos. We will create some small bead hangers for easy attachment to your Christmas tree.
All supplies are included –please bring your lunch and indoor shoes and some good quality multiple use plastic gloves.
Date: Saturday, November 21 2015 Sold OUT – NEW DATE Saturday, November 28, 2015
Time: 9.00 am to 5.00 pm
Cost : $ 110.00
Skill Level : Beginner to Intermediate.
Location: NW Calgary studio
Full Payment on registration on my website www.pewterart.ca Online Store – Unfortunately no credit on cancellation-credit will be applied to future workshops. Please email Elitia on harts@shaw.ca for more information.
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Decoupage and Pewter Butterfly Storage Box Friday , August 21 and Saturday August 22, 2015 *****FULL
In this full day workshop you will learn stamping on metal (pewter) , high relief embossing and paint and decoupage techniques for your box.
You will complete a small three drawer storage box with pewter. All supplies are provided including the use of tools in class. Should you opt to bring your own tools please ensure that they are clearly marked. If you have a favorite paint color you would like to use please bring that along.
Skill level : Beginner to Intermediate.
Location : NW Calgary studio
Date : Friday August 21 & Saturday, August 22 2015 ( FULL )
Time : 9 am to 4 pm
Cost : $ 110.00
Please Bring : Scissors for fine cutting, your lunch and an apron – I provide coffee, tea and snacks.
Full Payment on registration on the Online Store – Unfortunately no credit on cancellation-credit will be applied to future workshops. Please email Elitia on harts@shaw.ca for more information.
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Pewter Filigree Stencil Napkin Holder Friday, August 28 2015, Saturday September 12, Saturday October 3 ( ALL FULL)
In this full day workshop you will complete a double sided Pewter Napkin Holder. You will learn how to use stencils on metal, how to use your needle tool cutter, emboss, fill and patina your pewter design as well as how to apply metal adhesive tape to clad your project. You will have a choice of a few different colors of aluminum color coated metal to use as backing for your pewter cutout. You will be provided with your own lovely Mimmic Heart stencil to keep and everything to complete this project including the use of tools in class. Should you opt to bring your own tools and mat set please ensure that all are clearly marked.
Skill level : Beginner to Intermediate
Location : NW Calgary Studio
Cost : $ 110.00
Date : Friday August 28, 2015, September 12 or October 3 ( ALL CLASSES ARE FULL)
Time : 9.00 am to 5.00 pm
Please bring : Your Lunch, I provide Coffee, Tea and snacks.
Full Payment on registration on the Online Store – Unfortunately no credit on cancellation-credit will be applied to future workshops. Please email Elitia on harts@shaw.ca for more information.
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Introduction to Metal Embossing : Saturday September 19, 2015
In this intensive full day workshop you will complete a bookmark and a pewter plaque that can be used as a book cover or wall art. You will be introduced to a variety of metal embossing techniques and tools as well as how to use texture plates and stencils.You will also learn how to do lettering on metal. You will be using luscious pewter sheet and will learn to apply patina and color to your project. All supplies and tools to use in class are provided to complete your project and bookmark.
Skill level : Beginner
Location : NW Calgary Studio
Cost : $ 110.00
Date : Saturday, September 19, 2015
Time : 9.00 am to 5.00 pm
Please bring : Your Lunch , I provide Coffee, Tea and snacks.
Full Payment on registration on the Online Store – Unfortunately no credit on cancellation-credit will be applied to future workshops. Please email Elitia on harts@shaw.ca for more information.
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The Introduction to Metal Embossing : Pewter Journal Covers, is the most popular workshop and is a great opportunity to learn many of the techniques used in metal embossing.
Introduction to Metal Embossing: Pewter Journal Cover (s) – Saturday, May 23, 2015
Take some luscious pewter sheet, incorporate various decorative wheels, add some balls, emboss on texture plates, learn how to do lettering on metal, erase everything or nothing, raise the metal, fill with melted beeswax, enhance with alcohol inks and then oxidize with patina……and that is how you emboss on Pewter Metal Sheet. In this 8 hour class you will complete a sampler bookmark with an introduction to different embossing techniques in a nutshell and a pewter sheet Journal Cover (enough pewter sheet provided for 2 covers). If you are a newbie to metal embossing, this intense workshop will introduce you to a whole new world of magic art metal and if you have done metal tooling before, this workshop will refresh your metal embossing skills and take it to a whole new level of inspiration! All supplies provided.
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
DATE : Saturday, May 23, 2015
Time : 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Location : NW Calgary Studio
Cost : $100 includes all supplies (please bring your own lunch)
To register online please go to www.pewterart.ca Store and Classes or alternatively contact Elitia on harts@shaw.ca. Full Payment on registration. Unfortunately No Refunds on Cancellation- Credit to be applied to future workshops only.
Pewter (Stencil) Box Workshop :
In this full day, intensive workshop you will learn a few different techniques using the lovely vintage look Mimmic Stencil on luscious pewter sheet. You will also have choice of the oxidizing patina finish or the black marker technique. Your completed project will be a beautiful keepsake box measuring 20 x 20 cm. You will be provided with everything needed to complete this project as well as your own the Mimmic Stencil and a light lunch.
Skill Level : Intermediate to advanced
Date: Saturday, February 21, 2015 (FULL)
TWO NEW DATES : Date: Saturday, March 14 , 2015 or
Saturday, March 28, 2015 (SOLD OUT)
Time : 9 am to 5 pm
Location : NW Calgary Studio
Cost : $ 120.00 includes a light lunch
To register online please go to www.pewterart.ca Store and Classes or alternatively contact Elitia on harts@shaw.ca. Full Payment on registration. Unfortunately No Refunds on Cancellation- Credit to be applied to future workshops only.
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Memory Mosaic :
In this full day, intensive Memory Mosaic workshop you will learn a few different mixed media paint techniques to age your project as well as do lettering on Metal, and the process for working with vintage color coated aluminum and embossing folders. You will also learn how to alter and strengthen paper flowers to hold up in a mosaic as well as how to make your own custom mosaic tiles using decorative paper and glass squares and your own 5 photos ( optional- that you will email me prior to class for sizing and printing on photo paper).
Everything needed for this project is provided, including the lovely nicho all the way from San Miguel de Allende in Mexico. This completed project can be wall art or on a stand (not provided) for table display. All you need to bring is indoor shoes and an apron-a light lunch is also provided.
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
TWO Dates : Saturday, March 21, 2015 OR April 11, 2015
Time : 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Location : NW Calgary Studio
Cost : $110.00 includes all supplies and a light lunch
To register online please go to www.pewterart.ca Store and Classes or alternatively contact Elitia on harts@shaw.ca. Full Payment on registration. Unfortunately No Refunds on Cancellation- Credit to be applied to future workshops only.
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Pewter Creative Block Class :
In this full day class you will complete two of the Pewter Creative blocks of your choice from my Creative Block Range with 8 different designs. You will learn many different metal embossing techniques; transferring design onto metal, engraving, low relief , high relief and how to use a dry needle point cutter. You will also learn how to fill your high relief embossing with beeswax and how to add patina and color to your project. These plaques can be used as wall art . You will be supplied with everything required to complete these projects including two small canvas blocks and a light lunch.
Skill Level : Beginner to Intermediate
Date : Friday, February 27, 2015
Time : 9 am to 4 pm
Location : NW Calgary Studio
Cost : $ 95.00
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San Miguel de Allende Mixed Media Art Retreat : El Santo Real ~ The Royal Santo – SOLD OUT !
Great news! Registration is now open for the 2015 San Miguel de Allende Mixed Media Art Retreat. This year’s retreat will held October 28 – November 5, 2015.
The project for this workshop is called El Santo Real ~ The Royal Santo. This workshop coincides with the celebration
of Dia De Los Muertos, which will give you the opportunity to experience all the sights, sounds, colors,
smells, costumes and foods that take place during this time.
El Santo Real is a collaborative project, each of the four workshop days you will have a different teacher who will
instruct you in a new technique used to construct your Santo.
This year guest artist, Elitia Hart, will be joining us to add her creative medium of embossing on pewter metal.
• Laurie Mika will share her love of polymer clay, using doodads and findings
• Lynn Leahy will amaze you with her talent for paper clay sculpture
• Helen Shafer Garcia will delight you with her gift of watercolor and paper mache
- Elitia Hart will be teaching tooling techniques for embossing on pewter metal
Tesoro del Corazon will be hosting an 8 night retreat at the beautiful Casa de la Noche Bed & Breakfast www.casadelanoche.com in San Miguel. This property, formally Madam Turcas Bordello, has been transformed into an oasis in the heart of the city. All rooms have private baths and high speed Wi-Fi access. Water is purified and safe to drink. As your home away from home, you will be able to enjoy many common rooms, including kitchen, living room, terraces and gardens. This is the perfect place to let your creative juices flow!
We hope you will be able to join us for this unique opportunity to experience San Miguel de Allende through the eyes of the artists…
Please contact Leslie Harris, Event Coordinator with any questions and a request for the registration form at
tesorocorazonretreats@gmail.com Please note new email address!
www.tesorocorazon.blogspot.com Check out the blog to see photos of “El Santo Real” and pictures of past workshops
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Christmas Card Pewter Class. You will complete 4 Christmas themed glass and pewter cards. Belinda will teach us how to adhere our designs to the glass slides and then use embossing powders to give a lovely border to our glass pieces. With embossing techniques on pewter sheet you will create a backdrop for your glass designs. The pewter and glass designs will be attached to 4 loveley square Japanese linen cards . Each student will receive a printed image sheet designed by Debrina Pratt with 20 different designs to choose from-additional sheets are available for purchase from http://www.retrocafeart.com
Date : Friday, November 28, 2014 ( FULL) or Saturday November 29, 2014 (FULL)
Time : 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Cost : $ 79.95 (includes everything needed to complete the 4 project cards as well as a light lunch)
Skill Level : Beginner to Intermediate.
To register online please go to www.pewterart.ca Store and Classes or alter (natively contact Elitia on harts@shaw.ca. Full Payment on registration. Unfortunately No Refunds on Cancellation- Credit to be applied to future workshops only.
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Romantic Roses Mixed Media Vintage Textured Wall Decor : Saturday September 20 2014 ( FULL)
This vintage textured wall decor project was created by talented South African artist and teacher Tina Schilling , from www.decogecko.co.za, who has graciously given me permission to teach her technique and who also gifted me with the beautiful romantic roses background serviettes for this project. You will learn how to make a dramatic background using Modge Podge, a serviette and acrylic paints as well as how to make the lovely roses using texture paste. Using your basic metal embossing techniques on pewter we will make a vintage looking vase and your finished project will be attached to a canvas with a metal aluminum tape border. You will be supplied with everything needed for this project as well as a light lunch.
Date : Saturday, September 20 2014 ( FULL )
Time : 9: 00 am to 4:00 pm
Location : NW Calgary Studio
Cost: $ 75.00
Skill level: Beginner to Intermediate
To register online please go to Store and Classes or alternatively contact Elitia on harts@shaw.ca. Full Payment on registration. Unfortunately No Refunds on Cancellation- Credit to be applied to future workshops only.
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Metal Tape Angel : Saturday, September 27, 2014 ( 2 SEATS) FULL
In this full day Saturday workshop you will learn to emboss, de-boss and texture the very versatile aluminum tape using embossing folders, die cuts and hand tooling on a tall 40 inch ceramic figure/angel. You will also create embellishments from polymer clay and be introduced to the qualities of epoxy clay. You will be supplied with everything needed for this project as well as a light lunch.
Date : Saturday, September 27 2014
Time : 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Location : NW Calgary Studio
Skill Level : Beginner to Intermediate
Cost : $ 95.00
To register online please go to Store and Classes or alternatively contact Elitia on harts@shaw.ca. Full Payment on registration. Unfortunately No Refunds on Cancellation- Credit to be applied to future workshops only.
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Introduction to Metal Embossing :
Pewter Journal Covers : Saturday, October 25, 2014 9 am to 5 pm ( FULL )
Take some luscious pewter sheet, incorporate various decorative wheels, add some balls, emboss on texture plates, learn how to do lettering on metal, erase everything or nothing, raise the metal, fill with melted beeswax, enhance with alcohol inks and then oxidize with patina……and that is how you emboss on Pewter Metal Sheet. In this 8 hour class you will complete a sampler bookmark with an introduction to different embossing techniques in a nutshell and a pewter sheet Journal Cover (enough pewter sheet provided for 2 covers). If you are a newbie to metal embossing, this intense workshop will introduce you to a whole new world of magic art metal and if you have done metal tooling before, this workshop will refresh your metal embossing skills and take it to a whole new level of inspiration! All supplies provided as well as a light lunch.
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Date: Saturday, October 25 2014 ( FULL )
Time : 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Location : NW Calgary Studio
Cost : $95.00 includes all supplies and a light lunch
To register online please go to Store and Classes or alternatively contact Elitia on harts@shaw.ca. Full Payment on registration. Unfortunately No Refunds on Cancellation- Credit to be applied to future workshops only.
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High River Group-Pike Studios Pewter Metangle Tile Class : August 9 2014 9 am to 4 pm (FULL)
Inspired by “tangles/doodling” this workshop will teach you metal embossing tooling skills as well as how to create interesting “metangles” on 3 pewter sheet pieces. You will learn how to do lettering on metal and beautiful textures to enhance your metal artwork as well as how to create a “bezel” for your tile embellishment. We will add color with permanent markers and glass paint. You will be supplied with three tiles and hooks if you choose to display your 3 metal pieces as wall art. Register and make payment with Paypal Online on www.pewterart.ca under Store and Classes or alternatively contact Elitia on email at harts@shaw.ca or 403 615 9348 for email transfer or Credit Card payment.
Date : Saturday, August 9, 2014 (FULL)
Time : 9 am to 4 pm
Location : Connie & Bob Pike Studio, 70 – 9th Avenue, High River, T1V 1E7 Phone: 403 652 5255 or 403-652-5584
email : connie@pikestudios.com and website : http://pikestudios.com
Skill Level : Beginner to Intermediate
Cost : $ 95.00 includes all supplies -PLEASE bring a Lunch
Full Payment on registration. Unfortunately No Refunds on Cancellation- Credit to be applied to future workshops only.
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Pewter Art Metangle Card Class : Saturday, April 26, 2014 or Saturday May 24 2014 ( FULL)
Pewter Art Metangle Card Class :
Inspired by “tangles/doodling” this workshop will teach you metal embossing tooling skills as well as how to create interesting “metangles” on 4 pewter sheet pieces and 4 Japanese Linen Cards. You will learn how to do lettering on metal and beautiful textures to enhance your metal artwork as well as how to create a small “platform” as a center piece. We will add color with permanent markers and glass paint. Register Online under Store and Classes or contact Elitia at harts@shaw.ca
Date : Saturday, April 26, 2014 or Saturday May 24, 2014 ( FULL)
Time : 9 am to 4 pm
Location : NW Calgary Studio
Skill Level : Beginner to Intermediate
Cost : $ 75.00 includes all supplies and a light lunch
Full Payment on registration. Unfortunately No Refunds on Cancellation- Credit to be applied to future workshops only.
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Vase “Loose Woman” Stencil on Metal Workshop : Saturday , May 10, 2014 (15 seats)
Vase “Loose Woman” Stencil on Metal Workshop : Saturday , May 10, 2014 (15 seats)
At this exciting new Workshop we will be painting and stamping on a large vase as a backdrop for our funky metal work at the spacious new class room space of Kensington Art Supply Store in SW Calgary. The technique for the metal work is using stencils on aluminum sheets and we will be using the “Loose Woman” stencils created by talented Sue Pelletier from Stencilgirlproducts.com– see photos above. I will have the stencils for sale at the workshop for $ 15.00 each and you would need one 8 x 11 ” for the class-there are 3 different designs and we can interchange our stencils. If you would prefer not to use these designs you can bring your own Mylar stencils to use. You will be provided with 3 sheets of aluminum to complete the project.
All supplies will be provided except for the stencil. Time from 9:00 am to 4: 30 pm
Date : Saturday, May 10 2014
Time : 9: 00 am to 4 : 30 pm
Location : Kensington Art Supply Store , 6999 11 St SE, Calgary, AB Canada
Skill Level : Beginner to Intermediate
Cost : $ 95.00 includes all supplies and a coffee service -please bring a packed lunch.
Full Payment on registration. Unfortunately No Refunds on Cancellation- Credit to be applied to future workshops only. Please register
online at www.pewterart.ca STORE and CLASSES or email Elitia at harts@shaw.ca
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Pewter Triptych Workshop – May 31, 2014 9:00 am to 5:00 pm ( FULL)
Pewter Triptych Workshop – May 31, 2014 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (FULL)
In this lovely wall art project with an antique look pewter embossed centerpiece you will learn a variety of mixed media techniques like crackle background texture, aging your board with inks, artist bitumen and mica powders, applying transparencies onto metal and the advanced embossing technique of creating a ball tool frame for the cabochon beads. Will also use cool fibers to complete our project. In this 8 hour workshop you will be introduced to the different marks and designs your metal emboss tools make as well as an introduction to various metal emboss techniques, like de-bossing, etching, low relief and then we will take it up a notch by filling our high relief designs with melted beeswax. You will also learn the patina process to oxidize your pewter sheet and to simulate the aging process. All supplies provided as well as a light lunch.
Date : Saturday, May 31 , 2014 ( FULL)
Time : 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Location : NW Calgary Studio
Skill Level : Intermediate to Advanced
Cost : $ 105.00 includes all supplies and a light lunch
Full Payment on registration. Unfortunately No Refunds on Cancellation- Credit to be applied to future workshops only. Register Online under Store and Classes or contact Elitia at harts@shaw.ca
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Pewter Gecko Trinket Box : Saturday March 29, 2014 (FULL)
Pewter Gecko Trinket Box : Saturday March 29, 2014 (FULL)
In this fun workshop you will work on luscious pewter sheet applying the various metal embossing techniques like engraving, low relief and high relief. You will fill your raised design with beeswax and learn how to make an interesting zig zag border that will enhance the embossed lid. you can choose between a gecko and guinea fowl design. Please click here to register online or go to www.pewterart.ca Store and Classes.
Date : Saturday, March 29, 2014
Time : 9 am to 4 pm
Location : NW Calgary Studio
Skill Level : Beginner to Intermediate
Cost : $ 75.00 includes all supplies and a light lunch
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Pewter Art ” Metangle ” Tiles : Saturday, March 22 2014 ( NEW DATE) FULL
Inspired by “tangles/doodling” this workshop will teach you metal embossing tooling skills as well as how to create interesting “metangles” on 3 pewter sheet pieces. You will learn how to do lettering on metal and beautiful textures to enhance your metal artwork as well as how to create a “bezel” for your tile embellishment. You can choose to “patina” with a pewter oxidization process or not and we will add color with permanent markers and glass paint. You will be supplied with three tiles and hooks if you choose to display your 3 metal pieces as wall art. Register Online under Store and Classes or contact Elitia at harts@shaw.ca
Date : Saturday, March 22, 2014
Time : 9 am to 4 pm
Location : NW Calgary Studio
Skill Level : Beginner to Intermediate
Cost : $ 75.00 includes all supplies and a light lunch
Full Payment on registration. Unfortunately No Refunds on Cancellation- Credit to be applied to future workshops only.
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Saturday February 22 2014 9 am to 5 pm ( Sold out)
Take some luscious pewter sheet, incorporate various decorative wheels, add some balls, emboss on texture plates with the awesome Ten Seconds Studio molds, learn how to do lettering on metal, erase everything or nothing, raise the metal, fill with melted beeswax, enhance with alcohol inks and then oxidize with patina……and that is how you emboss on Pewter Metal Sheet. In this 8 hour class you will complete an exquisite sampler bookmark on color coated aluminum with an introduction to different embossing techniques in a nutshell and a pewter sheet Journal Cover (enough pewter sheet provided for 2 covers). If you are a newbie to metal embossing, this intense workshop will introduce you to a whole new world of magic art metal and if you have done metal tooling before, this workshop will refresh your metal embossing skills and take it to a whole new level of inspiration! All supplies provided as well as a light lunch. Register Online under Store and Classes or contact Elitia at harts@shaw.ca
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Date: Saturday February 22 2014
Time : 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Location : NW Calgary Studio
Cost : $95.00 includes all supplies and a light lunch
Full Payment on registration. Unfortunately No Refunds on Cancellation- Credit to be applied to future workshops only.
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I will be teaching the above workshop at the ” Against The Grain” Gallery in Nanton AB on March 1, 2014
Please call Against the Grain Gallery at 403.601.0841 or email atggallery@gmail.com to register!
Metal Emboss Medley : Saturday February 1, 2014 (2 seats left)
This 7 hour workshop is an opportunity to express yourself freely by designing and making a “collage” using all the wonderful TSS molds on a full sheet of color-coated aluminum. We will also use Cuttlebug folders and stencils to hand embellish our art piece. In this Workshop you will also develop your basic metal embossing skills as we focus on raising our metal work and filling it with beeswax to retain the high relief form. Your 8 X 11 “ completed artwork will be enhanced with alcohol inks and mounted on hardboard for a unique wall art piece.The world of Magic Metal is now your oyster and you will be amazed at the versatility and endless possibilities these techniques and molds offer. You will be provided with all supplies as well as a sample sheet and instructions. A light lunch and coffee and tea on tap will be provided. Register Online under Store and Classes or contact Elitia at harts@shaw.ca
Skill Level : Beginner to Intermediate
Date : Saturday: February 1 2014
Time : 9:00 am to 4:00
Cost : 75.00 includes all supplies and lunch
Location : NW Calgary Studio
Full Payment on registration. Unfortunately No Refunds on Cancellation- Credit to be applied to future workshops only.
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MIXED MEDIA AND METAL ART CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT COLLABORATION:
Elitia Hart & Christy Riopel
WHEN: SATURDAY NOVEMBER 23, 2013 -9.00 am to 4.00 pm(only 4 Seats Lefts)
WHERE: Bowness Scouts and Lions Hall 8551 Bowness Road NW Calgary, Alberta
COST: $ 95.00
Register Online under Store and Classes or contact Elitia at harts@shaw.ca
Full Payment on registration. Unfortunately No Refunds on Cancellation- Credit to be applied to future workshops only.
Description:
You will complete 4 unique hanging Christmas ornaments using luscious pewter sheet, die cuts from Elizabeth Craft Designs, metal tape, glass and a paper mache form.
To top it all off you will also learn how to make the 2 lovely gift boxes they will nestle in.
You will be amazed at how you can turn basic supplies into very special gifts.
Class Requirements:
Packed Lunch
Metal Art Tools, Mat set, paper stump and sanding block ( available Online)
Exacto Knife, scissors and Cutting Mat
Black Water Based Permanent Marker (If you have it bring it)
Krylon Copper Leaf Pen-Availble at Rona-$7.99 or Michael’s $ 14.99
1 Inch or smaller Paint Brush
Black Stazon Ink
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Christmas Pewter Hanging Ornaments: 7 Seats only****** SOLD OUT
Date : Saturday, November 2 2013 – 9 am to 4 :00 pm
Where : Home Studio NW Calgary
Cost : $ 69.95- SOLD OUT*****
Skill Level : Beginner to Intermediate
Register Online or contact Elitia on harts@shaw.ca -Full payment on registration.
Unfortunately no refunds on cancellation- Credit Only to be applied to future workshops.
Description:
With easy and fun embossing techniques on lustrous pewter sheet you will create and complete 6 different double sided hanging ornaments from scratch.You will be introduced to a variety of metal tooling techniques from embossing, de-bossing, writing on metal, puffing designs and filling with beeswax as well as how to oxidize your pewter pieces to simulate a lovely aged patina. You will receive all supplies needed for this project as well as a template, sample sheet and instructions so that you can complete many more of these ornaments at home.
Class Requirements:
Packed Lunch (optional) – I provide a light finger lunch, coffee and tea.
· Basic set of Metal tools and Mat Set (optional)
· Scissors
· Exacto knife and cutting mat
· Krylon Silver Leafing Pen – available at Rona- $ 7.99 or Michael’s-$ 14.99 (optional)
Register Online or contact Elitia on harts@shaw.ca -Full payment on registration.
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Die Cut and Stamping on Metal Christmas 4 Cards (8 seats available) $ 49.95
Date : Sunday, October 27 2013 – 10:00 am to 3 :30 pm
Where : Paperpastimes #5 – 7640 Fairmount Dr. SE.Calgary, Alberta, T2H 0X9
Cost : $ 49.95 -please contact Carole on 403 255 8731 www.paperpastimes.com for Registration as
this is a store initiated workshop-Samples available for viewing at Paperpastimes.
Skill Level : Beginner to Intermediate
Description: 4 Lovely cards using a variety of stamps and die-cuts. Also another opportunity to apply your metal art tooling skills
while making progress on your Christmas Cards for 2013.
Paperpastimes Summer Craft Festival : August 16, 17 and 18, 2013
Registration starts July 1 2013 -please contact Carole on 403 255 8731 www.paperpastimes.com for complete class descriptions
Event Location : Bonavista Downs Community, 1418-Lake Ontario Rd SE Calgary
Friday August 16, 2013 6:30 am to 10 pm – $ 44.95
Easy fun stuff-Quickie pewter piece and several cards with Monika, Carole and Elitia.
Saturday, August 17 ,2013 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Pewter Wall Decor-$54.95
Using the Michael Strong “Houses” stamps we will create this lovely Wall Decor piece. Pewter and Alcohol Inks complete this whimsical piece which can also double as a key hanger. Please bring your Basic Metal Embossing Kit, Be Creative Tape 2.5 ” adhesive tape, Krylon Silver Leaf Pen, exacto knife and cutting mat, scissors and Black Water based Permanent Marker.
Sun. Aug. 18, 2013 9:00 am to 1:00 pm -Pewter on Wooden Covers-$ 54.95
Beautiful Baltic Birch covers decorated with alcohol inks, paper collage, stamps and of course lustrous pewter sheet. Use completed pieces as journal covers or home decor. Please bring your Basic Metal Embossing Tool Kit, Be Creative Tape 2.5 ” adhesive tape, Krylon Silver Leaf Pen, exacto knife ,cutting mat, scissors and Black Waterbased Permanent Marker.
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San Diego, California, USA Saturday July 13, 2013 9:30 to 4:00 pm ***SOLD OUT
San Diego July 13 2013 : Norma Yuskos Studio, Encinitas, Ca $ 95.00*****SOLD OUT
Date : Saturday July 13 2013
Time : 9 am to 4:00 pm
Class Requirements : Packed Lunch
Description : Take some pewter sheet, incorporate various decorative wheels, add some balls, emboss on molds, learn how to do lettering, erase everything or nothing, raise the metal, fill with beeswax, enhance with alcohol inks and then oxidize with patina……and that is how you emboss on Pewter Metal Sheet. In this 6 hour class you will complete an exquisite bookmark and Journal Cover (enough supplies provided for 2 covers). If you are a newbie to metal embossing, this workshop will introduce you to a whole new world of magic art metal and if you have done metal tooling before, this workshop will refresh your metal embossing skills and take it to new levels of inspiration!
Full payment on registration. Please register at www.pewterart.ca Store, Classes or contact Elitia at harts@shaw.ca
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PEWTER SHEET AND STENCIL WALL ART : Saturday, June 22, 2013 (8 seats only)- $ 64.95***SOLD OUT**-rescheduled to Sunday, July 7 2013 due to floods
Date : Saturday, June 22, 2013 ***SOLD OUT**-rescheduled to Sunday, July 7 2013 due to floods
Time : 10.00 am to 3.30 pm
Cost : $ 64.95
Location: Paperpastimes #5 – 7640 Fairmount Dr. SE.Calgary, Alberta, T2H 0X9
Skill Level : Beginner to Intermediate
Description : Using two of the lovely Crafter’s Workshop Balzer Designs Stencils you will complete two 6 x 6 inch pewter sheet wall art plaques using your basic metal embossing skills and stencil technique on metal. You will be filling raised designs with beeswax and also learning how to oxidize your pewter pieces with patina to simulate a lustrous aged look.
Samples at Paperpastimes available after June 1, 2013
Class Requirements :
2 x Crafters Workshop Balzer Designs Stencils 6 x6 -4 different ones to choose from at Paperpastimes @ $5.95 each
Basic Metal Emboss Tool Set, Mat Set, Paper Stump & Sanding block (this class kit can be ordered on my online store www.pewterart.ca)- I am currently out of stock -please email me to order-harts@shaw.ca
Sook Wang Be Creative Tape 2.5′ or wider (available at Paperpastimes)
Packed Lunch
Ruler
Cutting Mat & Exacto Knife
Please contact Carole at Paperpastimes to register for this store initiated workshop – ph : 403-255-8731 – Samples are available for viewing at Paperpastimes.
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MIXED MEDIA AND METAL COLLABORATION : SATURDAY , July 6, 2013 ****SOLD OUT
The second Mixed Media and Metal Art collaboration with talented artist Christy Riopel offering instruction in exciting shallow plaster carving and dimensional painting on two 9 x 9 inch prepared canvases . Varied stamps to choose from.In the second part of this full day workshop you will further enhance your artwork with your basic metal embossing skills on lustrous pewter sheet. Your completed artwork will boast with a pewter embossed metal frame and creative metal inlay.
Date : Saturday, July 6 2013 *****SOLD OUT
Time : 9:30 to 3:30 pm approximately- a light finger lunch will be provided
Location : NW Calgary Studio -Christy Riopel
Cost : $ 95.00
Class Requirements:
- Basic Metal Art Tools, Mat Set, Paper Stump (Available for sale as “class kit” on www.pewterart.ca under Online Store or email Elitia on harts@shaw.ca )
- 1 Sheets of Be Creative Tape (Sook Wang) double sided adhesive tape 9 x 11 inches approx or 2.5 ‘ wide tape or wider
- Exacto knife, Scissors and Cutting mat
- Black Stazon Ink Pad
- Paint Brush-1/2 to 1 inch wide water color brush and smaller detail brushes
- Baby Wet Wipes
- Paper Towel
- Container for water
Full payment on registration. Please register at www.pewterart.ca Store, Classes or contact Elitia at harts@shaw.ca
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INTRODUCTION TO METAL EMBOSSING : Saturday May 25 2013 ****3 Seats Left
INTRODUCTION TO METAL EMBOSSING : Saturday May 25 2013 ( 4 Seats left)
Date : Saturday May 25 2013
Time : 9: 30 to 3: 30 pm (ish) I provide a light lunch
Cost : $ 59.95
Skill Level : Beginner to Intermediate 8 seats only
Location : Elitia Hart Home Studio – NW Calgary AB
Description : Take some metal, incorporate various decorative wheels, add some balls, emboss on molds, learn how to do lettering, erase everything or nothing, raise the metal, fill with beeswax, enhance with alcohol inks and then sand like you mean it……and that is how you emboss on Metal. In this 6 hour class you will complete an exquisite bookmark and Journal Cover (enough supplies provided for 2 covers). If you are a newbie to metal embossing, this workshop will introduce you to a whole new world of magic art metal and if you have done metal tooling before, this workshop will refresh your metal embossing skills and take it to new levels of inspiration!
Full payment on registration. Please register at www.pewterart.ca Store, Classes or contact Elitia at harts@shaw.ca
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EXCITING NEW WORKSHOP : Saturday May 18, 2013 ********SOLD OUT****
Metal and Mixed Media Marriage (Only 20 Seats available) *******SOLD OUT****
Canvas and Pewter Art :
Exciting collaboration by talented Mixed Media Artist Christy Riopel and Metal Art Instructor Elitia Hart. Offering a full day workshop creating four exquisite 8 X 8 inch canvasses with beautiful paint and stamp techniques in the morning session. With the lovely canvasses as backdrop completed you will spend the afternoon with Elitia working on sumptuous pewter sheet with your metal tools and basic embossing skills creating the funky metal art design that will complete your work of art. Only 20 seats available.
Date: Saturday, May 18 2013 (May long weekend Saturday)
Where: St Andrew’s Heights Community Centre, 2504 13 Ave NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1L8– Please note there is no street parking in the residential area. Parking is available on the lot by the tennis courts immediately east of the SAH Community Center.
Time: 9:30 am to 4:00 pm
Cost: $ 95.00
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Class Requirements:
- Basic Metal Art Tools, Mat Set, Paper Stump (Available for sale as “class kit” on www.pewterart.ca under Online Store or email Elitia on harts@shaw.ca )
- 2 Sheets of Be Creative Tape (Sook Wang) 9 x 11 inches approx.
- Exacto knife, Scissors and Cutting mat
- Black Stazon Ink Pad
- Paint Brush-1/2 to 1 inch wide water color brush
- Baby Wet Wipes
- Paper Towel
- Container for water
- Packed Lunch-there is a kitchen at your disposal and we will provide Coffee and Tea on Tap.
Full payment on registration. Please register at www.pewterart.ca Store, Classes or contact Elitia at harts@shaw.ca
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Metal Art Trinket Box : (**** NEW DATE *****) Sold Out
Date: Saturday June 1, 2013
Time: 10: 00 am to 3: 30 pm
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate (8 Seats available)
Location:Paperpastimes #5 – 7640 Fairmount Dr. SE.
Calgary, Alberta, T2H 0X9 ph: 403-255-8731
Cost: $ 59.95-Please register at www.pewterart.ca Store, Classes or contact Elitia at harts@shaw.ca
Metal Art Trinket Box Class Description:
In this 4.5 hour workshop you will embellish a small trinket box 4′ x 4′ x 2′ with Rock Star Black Aluminum and the funky Mimmic Design Stencil. Add some beads, glass tiles and a variety of metal art tool techniques in combination with the stencil to complete this lovely keepsake box.
Class Requirements:
Mimmic Stencil OB BR6 (available only at Paperpastimes for $ 12.95 ) This stencil offers a large variety of different design options.
Basic Metal Emboss Tool Set, Mat Set, Paper Stump & Sanding block (this class kit can be ordered on my online store www.pewterart.ca)
Sook Wang Be Creative Tape 2.5′ (available at Paperpastimes)
Packed Lunch
Ruler
Cutting Mat & Exacto Knife
Full payment on registration. Please register at www.pewterart.ca Store, Classes or contact Elitia at harts@shaw.ca
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