Copic Marker Classes for September!

Hi friends,

By popular request Copic Marker classes are back! This time we have condensed three information and technique packed workshops into two classes so you get most bang for your buck and time.

Copic Markers are beautiful for colouring stamped and drawn images and lettering. Come along and learn the specific marker techniques involved in getting great results using this fantastic colouring pen.




What you will learn at these two workshops:
All about Copic markers - pen basics. Choosing papers and inks. How to test papers and inks. Basic colouring including FOUR blending techniques.
Using the Colourless Blender - Highlights, fading to white, fixing mistakes, patterns. Mixed media effects.
Considering light in basic shading. Hair techniques, skin techniques.

Full colour handouts for the entire workshop is provided as well as paper materials and images.

Dates available: Two part class series.
Daytime: Wednesday 7th Sept and Wednesday 14th Sept 10am - 12noon
or Evening: Thursday 29th September and Thursday 6th October 7pm - 9pm
Class fee: $20 per class ($40 total) plus $5 for Clear file binder or you can bring your own. Materials excluding pens provided.
Materials requirement: Scissors & adhesives, Pen Colours: R00 Pinkish White, R02 Flesh, Y00 Barium Yellow, Y02 Canary Yellow, 0 Colourless Blender, Copic Multi Liner Black in size .5

Please bring any Copic markers you already have in your collection. Recommendations for skin and hair colours will be given which you may wish to purchase before Week Two class. Some store markers will be available but you will need to share.

Please name your markers before bringing them to class. I found typing and printing my name on the computer, cutting them out small and covering the label with sellotape to be a neat way of labeling.



For more information or to book your place please phone 09 912 0665
~Kathleen

Two FREE Make'n'Take projects to create tomorrow (Saturday)

Door Wreath Greeting Card FREE Make'n'Take

I love hanging my Christmas wreath on the door each year. Tracy has made clever use of punches in creating this cute door card and wreath. Features also ink stippling, rhinestones and a teeny ribbon. Join us on Saturday and make your own card to take home.
This Make'n'Take project takes approximately 20min to complete.

Stocking Tag Copic Marker FREE Make'n'Take

In this make'n'take project you will learn the colouring technique that makes Copic Markers so vibrant and dimensional looking. This mini gift tag folds open so you can write your To and From message inside. This project takes approximately 15min to complete.

Saturday 11th December
Call in to the store anytime between 10am - 3pm
to make one or both FREE projects.
You don't need to bring anything and all tools and materials are provided.

All welcome.
Happy Friday!

~Kathleen, Linda and the team at NZ Scrapbook

FREE Make'n'Take Saturday

Milk Carton Gift Box FREE Make'n'Take

FREE Make'n'Take for you to enjoy this Saturday. This is a life sized (500ml perhaps?) Milk Carton design gift package. Using a template and one sheet of scrapbook paper, David will be assisting you in creating this fun packaging for a Christmas gift. Embellished with glitter snowflakes and ribbon to finish. This Make'n'Take project takes approximately 20min to complete.


Copic Marker FREE Make'n'Take
Christmas Bauble Gift Tag. (Sorry no photo). Come along and learn the colouring technique that makes Copic Markers so vibrant and popular.

Saturday is an EXCELLENT time to try Copic Markers as during our 12 Days of Christmas SPECIALS we have 30% off Copic Markers Saturday 4th December only.


Call in to the store anytime between 10am - 3pm to make one or both FREE projects.
You don't need to bring anything and all tools and materials are provided.

All welcome.
Happy Friday!

~Kathleen, Linda and the team at NZ Scrapbook

Wellington Copic Marker Class

Heya Wellington friends!
I will be teaching a one day Copic Marker Class in Wellington at Kiwiscraps Craft House, Saturday 23rd October.

As a Copic Certified instructor I am looking forward to sharing with you how great these pens are and how you can use them for awesome results. This popular class covers all the basics of Copic Markers including the different types, how to test paper and inks, how the colour wheel works and colouring methods.

This class is the curriculum for my normal Copic Workshops One and Two. As a bonus I am including the handouts for Workshop Three FREE when you attend.


Class fee is $100 which includes 7 pens ($47.90 value), full handouts with all the information covered in a handy folder, materials to try each technique and a small project combining what we have learned.

This class is suitable for all levels of paper crafting experience - beginners welcome.
Phone Kiwiscraps to book and for times, availablity and more information on 04 499 4499

Hope to see you there!

~Kathleen

Copic Marker Class - Spaces available

Hi crafty chicks and ummm boy chicks? :)
Just a little note that a couple of spaces has opened up for tomorrows Copic Marker full day class.. Southern moterway closures make it a little tricky for our South of the bridge friends.

So if you are around our way and have been keen to give the luscious Copic Markers a go then tomorrow is your chance. If you can't make the full day that's fine, as long as you do the classes in order its all good.
First Class starts at 10am
Class Two (if you have already done class one) at approx 1pm
Class Three (for those who have already done Class One and Two) at approx 3pm

More info on Copic Marker classes at THIS post.

Happy colouring!
~Kathleen

Copic classes for August/September

Hi friends,

More chances to learn Copic Marker techniques this month!
We have evening classes starting THIS Thursday 5th August, daytime classes starting Tuesday 10th August at 10am and a full day workshop Saturday 4th September.

Copic Markers are beautiful for colouring stamped and drawn images and lettering. I haven't come across anything that blends quite so beautifully and vibrant before! Come along and learn the techniques involved in using these fantastic colouring pen.

Here's a starter - The blender pen ISN'T really a blender pen at all! At Workshop Two you will find out why :)



Copic Workshop Dates for August/September 2010:

Session One - Copic basics and Colouring
All about Copic markers - pen basics. Choosing papers and inks. How to test papers and inks. Basic colouring including FOUR blending techniques.

Date: Thursday 5th August at 6.30pm and Tuesday 10th August at 10am
Class fee: $20
Materials requirement: Scissors & adhesives, Pen Colours: R00 Pinkish White, R02 Flesh, Y00 Barium Yellow, Y02 Canary Yellow, 0 Colourless Blender, Copic Multi Liner Black in size .5
Full colour handouts, folder and materials provided.

Session Two - Creative Techniques
Using the Colourless Blender - Highlights, fading to white, fixing mistakes, patterns. Mixed media effects.

Date: Thursday 12th August at 6.30pm and Tuesday 17th August at 10am
Class fee: $20
Materials requirement: Scissors & adhesives, no additional pens needed we will use the same colours from the last session.


Session Three - Selective colouring methods
Considering light in basic shading. Hair techniques, skin techniques. Putting it all together in a project.

Date: Thursday 19th August at 6.30pm and Tuesday 24th August at 10am
Class fee: $20
Materials requirement: Scissors & adhesives. A skin combination and one or two hair combinations (may be shared with a friend) - colours advised. Pens used in previous session. Attendance of Week One and Two is required to attend this session.


Full day workshop (Sessions One, Two and Three back to back)
Date: Saturday 4th September 10am - 4.30pm
Class fee: $60 (option: Sessions One and Two only $40)
Materials requirement: As above


For more information or to book your place please phone 09 912 0665
~Kathleen

Copic News

Hi friends,
If you have been following this blog (and watching my crazy vids) you will know that we have the Copic Marker bug here at New Zealand Scrapbook.

I have used a lot of different markers and colouring tools over the years but none blend and are as vibrant as these lovely art markers. I have now taught two series of the three part classes now (one series running weekly finishing last night and one back to back last Saturday) and both classes our participants went home excited and itching to put into practice what they learned. If you missed these classes book now for the August sessions!


Copic Workshop Dates for August:

Week One - Thursday 5th August at 6.30pm
About Copic markers - pen basics. Choosing papers and inks. How to test papers and inks. Basic colouring including FOUR blending techniques.
Class fee: $20
Materials requirement: Scissors & adhesives, Pen Colours: R00 Pinkish White, R02 Flesh, Y00 Barium Yellow, Y02 Canary Yellow, 0 Colourless Blender, Copic Multi Liner Black in size .5
Full colour handouts, folder and materials provided.


Week Two - Thursday 12th August at 6.30pm
Using the Colourless Blender - Highlights, fading to white, fixing mistakes, patterns. Mixed media effects.
Class fee: $20
Materials requirement: Scissors & adhesives, no additional pens needed we will use the same colours from the last session.


Week Three - Thursday 19th August at 6.30pm
Considering light in basic shading. Hair techniques, skin techniques. Putting it all together in a project.
Class fee: $20
Materials requirement: Scissors & adhesives. A skin combination and one or two hair combinations (may be shared with a friend) - colours advised. Pens used in previous session.


By request I will schedule another full day class.. please phone with your interest.


ooh and while I am talking Copic stuff... I am New Zealand's only Copic Certified instructor...woot!
and I just won third in Copic Australia's Copic Card Challenge.. announced at the Brisbane Scrapbooking and Papercraft Convention. woot woot! heheh

Here is my entry:

The requirements were A6 card and must feature three Copic Colours (E02, Y06 and BV02). I hand drew the butterfly (twice), coloured the individual designs and cut them out (painstaking! lol) , layered them and designed pull out wings. It has hand coloured lace and a crackle background with threads and beads.

When I get the card back I will take some close up photos and write a bit of a guide... it was a very involved card but enjoyable to do.


So anyways, I have some illustrating projects that I am LOVING with the Copic Multi-liners and colouring with the pens.. yum!
Come along and learn how to use them :)

Phone 09 912 0665 to book or for more information
~Kathleen

Copic Class pen colours

Hi Copic fans!
I've been a busy bee working on our upcoming Copic workshops. Here are the pens recommended for the first class. There are four Ciao markers, a multi liner and the blender pen that you will need for the class. All will make a great addition to your new or existing collection!

R00 Pinkish White
R02 Flesh
Y00 Barium Yellow
Y02 Canary Yellow
0 Colourless Blender
Copic Multi Liner Black in size .5


In addition you may wish to purchase
R05 Salmon Red
Y06 Yellow
Which will give you even further mileage from these colour selections.

All will be in stock next week and may be purchased prior to or on the night of the first class.


Please also bring:
A pencil
Eraser
Scissors or paper trimmer
Adhesive (glue stick or photo splits)
A regular pen for notes if desired (there will be a full handout at the class)


See you for the first workshop Wednesday 9th June at 7pm!
~Kathleen

Copic Australia has its own Blog!

Looking for more Copic eye candy? Copic Australia has started launched a Blog. Check out the gorgeous cards by designers/instructors Deborah and Mandi (who are super nice btw!)

Will look forward to seeing what further ideas they come up with!

Copic Marker classes starting June 2010!

Watch the video to hear about our upcoming Copic Marker workshops. Please excuse my editing 'skills' still learning!

Details:

Copic Marker - Class One
Wednesday 9th June at 7pm
Class fee: $20 which includes materials. A required pen list will be advised.

Topics covered:
About Copic markers - pen basics. Choosing papers and inks. How to test papers and inks. Basic colouring including FOUR blending techniques.


Copic Marker - Class Two
Wednesday 16th June at 7pm
Class fee: $20 which includes materials. A required pen list will be advised.

Topics covered:
Using the Colourless Blender - Highlights, fading to white, fixing mistakes, patterns. Mixed media effects.

Copic Marker Bonus Class
Wednesday 23rd June at 7pm
Class fee: $20 which includes materials. A required pen list will be advised.

Topics covered:
Considering light in basic shading. Hair techniques, skin techniques. Putting it all together in a project.

Alternate Full Day class - The above three classes back to back
Date: Saturday 19th June
Time: 10am
Cost: $60 plus pens if you don't have them already.

Please note the date change from that listed in the video. Saturday's full day class is the 19th June. Please bring a packed lunch (or there are food outlets/cafes nearby). Morning and afternoon tea is provided.


About the class requirements.
A class like this requires pens and its just not possible to service a class like this with a class pen supply :)
We will keep our pen list as short as possible to make it as economical as we can. If you are coming with a friend you may share. If you have the colours already then bring them with you CLEARLY LABELED. We want you to go home with your pens too :) We advise that you will need the colours we suggest. Not all reds, blues etc are the same when it comes to Copic colouring methods and we want you to get the best results with your projects.

Colour numbers will be advised - we haven't made the samples yet but wanted to get the dates up on the calender so you can plan ahead.


Look forward to seeing you then!

Copic frenzy has hit NZ Scrapbook!

The huge product hit sweeping the craft world has come to NZ Scrapbook.

COPIC MARKERS

These markers are the choice for shading and colouring. What makes them so lovely to use (in addition to their vibrancy and huge colour selection) is their fantastic blending properties. Being alcohol based each colour shades and blends into the next without muddying or harsh lines.

Check out these couple of examples by Debbie Olsen from the Copic website:

These are stamped images coloured with Copic markers - so vibrant!

YouTube also have hundreds of Copic Marker tutorials for you to learn from and gain info.. here's one by Copicmarker.com:

We are currently stocking the scrapbooker/cardmaker preferred Ciao Marker at just $7.95 each.
Stay tuned for Certified Instructor Copic Classes starting late May!

Markers are available in store now or email us at info@nzscrapbook.co.nz Coming to our website soon.