Prior to the show I had the opportunity to be a part of the OOAK Online Shop, which was such a cool experience. I had one of my coin purses up for sale and sold more than half, which was unexpected for me! I was so worried I would sell nothing that my first order actually came from my brother … ha.

While at the show the love continued with lots of media attention for some of my stuff. I was a little beside myself, but wanted to share the blogs since they took the time to write about me and this is my small way to say, “thank you” back to them. Please check them out … one of my big ones was from Post City, where I managed to have the feature picture … so cool!! I had another really cool blog post written by Dandy Horse Magazine, which might I add I am in love with considering I used to design magazines! Two others worth mentioning are The A & B Stories and Money Pit Love who wrote about my little company on their own blogs … thx you guys! It feels really awesome out of 450 other vendors to be noticed enough to have a post written with my name in it.

This show is filled with SO much amazing talent it blows my mind and is inspiring just to be selling along with such great artists. I have applied for Christmas Show and I have my fingers crossed I will be seeing you sooner than later. I know getting in will be tough, but I have my hopes!

For those of you who picked something up I hope you are loving them and for those of you who thought about grabbing something check out my online shop!
Natasha

Learn to Silk Screen

Ever wanted to learn how to silk screen, well here is your chance. I am opening up my studio again to teach all of those that want to learn. You will get a chance to bring your own artwork and I’ll work with you to show you how it is done to personalize and make your own projects. Each person will have access to one of the presses and all the equipment and supplies you will need, ink, screens etc. The only thing that will not be supplied is items you would like to screen on, shirts and other materials. I do have some extra items for you to practice on so you don’t waste too much of your good material though.

In this course you will learn how to burn your own screen, wash it out, how to prepare for screening, screen itself … of course, how to properly dry and then how to clean and take care of your screens for future use. The reality is that you will not always have access to screening equipment, so you’ll learn how to take your knowledge with you and apply it to smaller screens that are easy to use at home.

Class Times
Day 1 – June 8th from 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Learn the basics of how it is done in order to prepare for your own designs later. You will learn what is required in order for your artwork to screen properly. On this day you will see the process from start to finish and get a chance to screen so you have a feel for it. On this day you just need to bring yourself.

Day 2 – June 9th from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Using your own design you’ll make your very own screen and setup to screen your own work this time. The day will be spent working with your own artwork and understanding the do’s and don’ts. I will be there to help you with ever step as needed.

Day 3 – June 10th from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Now that you have a the knowledge the day is yours to bring other designs, continue with what you started on Saturday, really it is up to you. At the end you’ll learn how to properly clean up the screens and keep them in amazing condition.

Goal: The goal by the end is to make sure you have something you are proud of and the knowledge needed to continue with your new art medium.
Course length: 13 hours
Price: $185 *gst included
Included: All of your equipment and screens. You should be bringing your own fabrics and textiles, never washed or worn if possible. If you are wanting to screen on wood and other items best to talk to me at the first class so you don’t purchase material that might not work.
Size of class: Max of 5 people who must be over the age of 16. If you are under 18 you will need a letter signed by your parent or guardian to attend.
Location: Studio is at unit #19 11830 – 152 St NW, Edmonton, AB

Please provide correct email and contact information when checking out so I have the ability to contact you with any additional information leading up to the classes. If you are signing up for more than one person please include their email address in the comment field so I have that as well.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact and ask me at whiteoutworkshop(at)hotmail.com. Also note if you have a group of 3 – 6 we can also run a private class for you.

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MARCH
Mar 17th – 18th – Market Collective – Calgary
Mar 24th - DT Farmers Market - AS IS CLEARANCE SALE
Mar 28th – Apr 1st – One of a Kind – Toronto – Booth F-21

APRIL
April 14th – 15th – Pop Up Shop – 10720 – 124 st. – Edmonton
Apr 20 – 22nd – Make It – Vancouver
April 27 – 29th – Festival of Crafts – Calgary

MAY
May 4th – 6th – Butterdome – Edmonton
May 11th – 13th – Make It – Edmonton
May 19th – DT Farmers Market – Edmonton – we’re back for the full season … every Saturday!
May 26th – DT Farmers Market – Edmonton
May 27th - Lilac Festival – Calgary

Summer shows and festivals will be posted at a later time.

I will be hauling out all of the old shirts from last year and all the ones with tiny mistakes for our “almost famous” As Is Clearance Sale! I will be having it at the City Center Farmers Market that is currently in City Hall here in Edmonton from 10 – 3 pm on March 24th!

What will you find you ask?! Kids shirts all only $5, adult t’s from $10 – $25, womens dresses from $20 – $25 and the as is bins where anything goes!!!

Hope to see you all out there this weekend.
Join me on facebook!
Natasha

Market Collective this weekend!!!

I will be making and bringing my much requested wood prints in smaller versions. This will be the first time they are being sold as well and can’t wait to show them off. Hope you’ll all love them.

Please read the poster for times and information. If you are on facebook please check out their event!
See you this weekend Calgary.