In the studio...

Guess what I'm working on today?  Encaustic texture class examples for my upcoming workshops at ArtSpot in Edmonds, Washington. How much fun can a person have?

Work from my Beeswax Valentines class!

Amazing student work from last Saturday's Beeswax Valentines class...

My Beeswax Collage Workshop still has space!

You won't regret taking the PLUNGE into collage with warm beeswax! Here are the details of this wonderful workshop that will take place in Edmonds, Washington, on October 9. You MUST sign up by Friday, October 1, in order insure that the class takes place:

ArtsNow C420: Beeswax Collage: Celebrate Fall!

Do you love the scent and look of natural beeswax? In this one-day workshop, you will learn how to create a collage with warm beeswax using found papers, various fabrics, and items from nature. You will also learn how to use scribing tools, oil pastels, powder pigment rubs, and texture with the beeswax. The possibilities are infinite! You will complete the class with the knowledge of how to do this in your own home, and where to find the necessary supplies. Saturday, October 9, 10-5, $ 119. Register by calling ArtsNow by 10/1 at 425-640-1243, or go online for more information: http://www.edcc.edu/artsnow/registration/

A long road trip and hands at work in my Warm Wax Collage class!

Hello fellow blogging friends. I do apologize for my wee absence from the blogging world. It's been a wild summer involving three shows, one workshop, a ten day road trip through the American West (and British Columbia), and getting one offspring settled in a new city and new college! But, I am glad to be back!

I have posted one 'teaser' photo from my road trip (on the back of a Harley, somewhere in Idaho) and a few "hands at work" from my recent workshop, "Warm Wax Collage". I want to thank all of my students, who graciously returned for the 2nd session after I had to call in sick. You were all wonderful students!

(Copyrights to actual artwork pictured belong to the creators).

Collage Book Arts Workshop coming soon to Seattle!!

Pictured: fabulous student work!

THE PAINTED PAGE: CELEBRATE MAY!
 Join me for an artful afternoon of painting and collaging free–form folded books. We will explore themes of the month of May, Spring, mothers, angels and saints–using images, fabric, paper, words and paint. This process–oriented class will open your eyes to many creative possibilities! Most class materials are supplied, and all levels of experience welcome. These small books make wonderful gifts!

Saturday 4/24, 1:30-5:30, University of Washington campus
$57. (discount for UW students)
Course #10.0332, Register: call 206-68-LEARN, or visit:  http://exco.org

Register early to ensure the that class runs!! You won't regret it...

Up to our knees in beeswax: it was a successful collage class!

Well, we were up to our "knees" in warm beeswax and collage items last Saturday, during my "Beeswax Valentines" class in Everett, Washington. Here are some photos of some of the students at work. (Great stuff, right?)

I'll be teaching another beeswax collage class on April 10, in Edmonds, Wa. Stay tuned!

Pics from my "Painted Page" collage book workshop

"Totally awesome" work done by my students during last Saturday's "The Painted Page" collage book workshop at the University of Washington (Experimental College). I am always absolutely amazed and thrilled at what people create in my classes! It was a beautiful, cold crisp day outside, while we were cozy in our classroom, just creating.

Interesting note: there was a University of California alumni party going on in the center atrium of the building that day (it was football game day for the UW), and the BAND decided to start playing while I was trying to do my first demo of the class. That's something I will never forget (with humor)! It's a bit distracting to try to demo for a class while the band is playing --at FULL volume--their school fight song...the only option was to smile, and go out and listen to the band!

Be sure to check back for my new class listings for Winter 2010!

Experimental College classes now "live" and open for registration!

I am offering two fabulous workshops at the ASUW Experimental College (Seattle, Wa), and online registration opened today! Just go to Exco.org, click on "Catalog", and then "Arts and Crafts". My workshops are: The Painted Page and Altered Book Shadow Box. I hope to see you in class!

Questions? contact me at jomoma58@yahoo.com

For my other workshops being offered this fall, see sidebar under "Upcoming 2009 Workshops" Remember: "the early sign-ups get the worm". In otherwords, the earlier you sign up, the more likely it is that the class will actually take place! Yes, we depend on YOU, the student, to make the class happen...

Hands at work...

There's nothing more beautiful (other than the happy faces of my kids) than creative hands at work. Here are a few photos taken during my workshop from last Saturday's, "Clipboard Shrine-ology".  I had wonderful students, who weren't afraid to try anything!

A big  "thank you" to Lori and Teresa for letting me photograph their projects in-the-works. We had a wonderful time!

Wendy's class is this weekend!

Angel in Flight, by Wendy Lee Lynds

My friend, Wendy Lee Lynds, has an art workshop coming up in Everett, Washington, this weekend: April 4th and 5th, called "Visual Journaling". Are you or someone you know interested in chronicling the life and times of YOU??
Come, have a blast in this fast-packed, fun two day introduction into the joys of journaling.
now's the time.............

here's the link for more information and the scoop on how to register!
Arts Council of Snohomish County

My Classes Now Listed on TeachStreet.com

I am thrilled to announce that I now have all my upcoming classes listed on a fabulous website called TeachStreet.com. Now, you can conveniently go to one website to find out all about my upcoming workshops! This wonderful site is for both 'teachers' and 'learners'. You can peruse profiles about teachers and available classes all over the country! Trust me, it's worth a look.

http://www.teachstreet.com/teacher/jonesmoore

Shrine of a Lifetime workshop: 3–1/2 days left to register!

There's only 3–1/2 days left to register for this exciting workshop, happening in Edmonds, WA. It will run February 21 and 28 (two consecutive Saturdays). We are going to learn a multitude of techniques such as: transforming small everyday objects with paint, how to use cheesecloth, muslin and lace for texture, simple attachments with carpet tacks, wire and screws, combining unrelated objects and images...If you, or someone that you know, might be interested in this fun and rewarding workshop, please call ArtsNow at : 425-643-1243. Below is the specific information you'll need for registration:

SHRINE OF A LIFETIME Workshop
Instructor: Lisa JonesMoore
ArtsNow C405
Edmonds Community College/ArtsNow
Edmonds, Washington
Dates: February 21 and February 28
Saturdays: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Class Fee: $139

More information on this class at :
http://www.edcc.edu/artsnow