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Fall 2010 Playshop Schedule
Register early - class sizes are limited!
Ways to Register
Phone: 250 334-0221
Email: info@leapenhi.com
In-store: 9:30 am – 5:30 pm, Monday to Saturday
Registration Policy
Classes are filled on a first-come basis. Registration is only complete once course fee is received. Your space is not guaranteed without payment.
Due to class preparation needed, registration deadline is 24 hrs prior. Sorry - no last minute drop-ins.
No cash refunds. If you need to cancel your attendance, if notice is received at least 24 hours prior to the class, the course fee will be credited and can be applied to another course or product.
A full refund is guaranteed if your class is cancelled by South Hollow due to lack of registration.
More on Materials
Sufficient materials to complete each project are included in the Materials fee. Additional materials may be purchased during class if desired. Participants may also bring their own materials in addition to the required materials supplied.
Who Teaches Our Courses?
Valerie Taylor shares imaginative ideas on cardmaking, leaf imprints and constructing paper bag books.
Pam Young offers practical tips on photo transfer onto varied surfaces and leads fun sessions in building whimsical sculpture and mixed media.
Valerie and Pam's formal training is in fine arts and art education. As time goes by they hope to share many creative moments with you.
What's New in the Shop?
Pergamano products from Europe – an exciting line of embossing and perforating tools, templates & accessories for card makers and other paper artists. Enhance cards, book pages & more with raised corners, lines, patterns & decorative cut-outs following easy to use techniques.
Accents from Ranger Inks – Create specialty effects on paper crafts, photos & more with these acid free, non toxic products. Accentuate and highlight using Sepia, Glossy, Matte & Crackle finishes.
The Courses
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Cardmaking for the Holidays
Three dates to choose from
Dates:
Tuesday, September 7
Tuesday, Sept 21
Thursday, October 7
Time:
Evening 7-9pm
Cost:
$45 + HST
Cost Breakdown:
Instruction $35 / Materials $10
Description:
Explore fun & flashy ways to enhance your holiday cards. Start with a blank card and build, using punch-outs, peel-offs, double-sided tape and glitter.

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Paper Jewellery
Time:
Evening 7-9pm
Date:
Thursday, September 9
Cost:
$45 + HST
Cost Breakdown:
Instruction fee $35 / Materials fee $10
Description:
Open your imagination to paper as a fashion accessory. Explore ideas for creating fun & funky bracelets, earrings & pendants.

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Collage Lamination
Two dates to choose from
Dates:
Thursday, September 16
Thursday, October 21
Time:
Evening 7-9pm
Cost:
$55 + HST
Cost Breakdown:
Instruction $35 / Materials $20
Description:
Use our beautiful papers in your favourite colours to create a unique and original handcrafted art piece for your home wall or window.

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Cards – Iris Folding Technique
Time:
Evening 7-9pm
Date:
Tuesday, September 28
Cost:
$45 + HST
Cost Breakdown:
Instruction fee $35 / Materials fee $10
Description:
Make a spectacular greeting card using this simple paper folding technique that originated in Holland. Colour coordinated strips of paper create a spiralling design that resembles the iris of an eye or a camera.

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Whimsical Sculpture I
Time:
Evening 7-9pm
Date:
Thursday, September 30
Cost:
$50 + HST
Cost Breakdown:
Instruction fee $35 / Materials fee $15
Description:
Discover simple sculpting techniques for using polymer clay to create the basic elements of a whimsical creature. Build a head, feet and hands that can be used for a papier mache fairy or other sculpture.

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Whimsical Sculpture II*
Time:
Evening 7-9pm
Date:
Tuesday, October 5
Cost:
$50 + HST
Cost Breakdown:
Instruction fee $35 / Materials fee $15
Description:
Bring together wire, paper, acrylic medium and your pre-made head, feet and hands to create a whimsical creature that expresses its unique personality.
*Must have attended Whimsical Sculpture I

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Cards – Using Alcohol Inks
Time:
Evening 7-9pm
Date:
Tuesday, October 14
Cost:
$45 + HST
Cost Breakdown:
Instruction fee $35 / Materials fee $10
Description:
Use the vibrant transparent colour of alcohol inks to create incredible cards – from mini stained glass effects to brilliant patterns on paper.

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Cards - Tea Bag Folding Technique
Time:
Evening 7-9pm
Date:
Tuesday, October 26
Cost:
$45 + HST
Cost Breakdown:
Instruction fee $35 / Materials fee $10
Description:
Also known as kaleidoscope origami, small squares of paper are folded and then laid side by side or interlocked. End result is a medallion that can be used on cards or as an ornament.

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Leaf Imprints
Time:
Evening 7-9pm
Date:
Tuesday, October 26
Cost:
$55 + HST
Cost Breakdown:
Instruction fee $35 / Materials fee $20
Description:
Capture the delicate beauty of natural leaf structure using a brayer (roller) and water-based inks. Produce amazing effects suitable for working with cards or on canvas.

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Mixed Media on Canvas
Time:
Evening 7-9pm
Date:
Thursday, October 28
Cost:
$55 + HST
Cost Breakdown:
Instruction fee $35 / Materials fee $20
Description:
Create an original work on canvas using beautiful handmade papers & acrylic medium. Add textures, stamped images & other embellishments for a unique art piece.

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Basics of Image Transfer
Time:
Evening 7-9pm
Date:
Thursday, November 4
Cost:
$55 + HST
Cost Breakdown:
Instruction fee $35 / Materials fee $20
Description:
Using acrylic medium and photocopies/ laser prints of photos, artwork or drawings, discover how to transfer your image onto wood, tile, fabric and more.

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Create a Chiyogami Pouchette (Pouch)
Time:
Evening 7-9pm
Date:
Tuesday, November 9
Cost:
$45 + HST
Cost Breakdown:
Instruction fee $35 / Materials fee $10
Description:
Looking for the ideal little gift bag – now you can make your own. This is a fun project resulting in gorgeous little pouches made from Japanese chiyogami paper.

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Paper Bag Books
Time:
Evening 7-9pm
Date:
Tuesday, November 23
Cost:
$45 + HST
Cost Breakdown:
Instruction fee $35 / Materials fee $10
Description:
Transform ordinary paper lunch bags into spectacular mini books with pockets to hold photos, personal memorabilia and souvenir trinkets – great for keepsakes or special days.

Please contact us to check availability and book your class.
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