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About lauriespeltzblog

I am a designer, designer and publisher in decorative painting. I like to explore new themes, techniques and ideas.

New December Single Project Class Starts Today

Today we start our December Single Project Class.  It becomes available at 8:00am CST.  The single projects are full of information and techniques.  It gives people who don’t want to make a huge time commitment a chance to enjoy some fun painting classes too.

Click on the button in the drop down menu for single classes and choose Snow Ciippers.  The classes are password protected so sign up today to get your entry password and get started.

If you need to sign up check out additional information at:  www.lauriespeltz.com

12 Days of Creating, Our Countdown to Christmas is here…

Our 12 Days of Creating has officially begun.  Click on the online classes drop down menu above and choose the session you are looking for.  It will take you to the password protected area.  Enter your password and you are on your way.

Hope you have fun with these 12 exclusive new projects.

If you haven’t signed up yet, you can do so at www,lauriespeltz.com

Thanks and have a great time…

Laurie

Eat, Drink and Be Merry Single Project Classes Start Today

Today we start a new category of classes.  The single projects are full of information and techniques.  It gives people who don’t want to make a huge time commitment a chance to enjoy some fun painting classes too.

Click on the button in the drop down menu for single classes and let the fun begin.  The classes are password protected so sign up today to get your entry password and get started.

If you need to sign up check out additional information at:  www.lauriespeltz.com

Painting In Santa’s Workshop

Santa’s Workshop opens Sept. 30, 2013

Getting ready for the holidays?  That means lots of projects and lots of ornaments.  Learn some new twists on production painting to make your holiday season the best ever.  This workshop shows all kinds of ornament possibilities.  Learn new solutions to old problems and new ideas for updating your projects.

Click on the online classes drop down menu and choose the session you are looking for.

There are many sessions now open and available.  You can enter any of the open sessions with your specific password for that workshop.

Hope you are enjoying our online classroom as it continues to grow.  To check out other classes, workshops and new monthly online club – go to www.lauriespeltz.com

Laurie

Stenciling 101

Today we open Creative Stenciling 101.  It is divided into 2 sessions.  The first session starts Monday Sept. 23 and the second session will become available Friday Sept. 27.

Click on the online classes drop down menu and choose the session you are looking for.

You can enter any of the open sessions with your specific password for that workshop.

Hope you are enjoying our online classroom as it continues to grow.

Laurie

Crafter’s Holiday Workshop Open Now

We are up and running again….Welcome to our workshop with crafters as our main focus.  We will be covering lots of tips and tricks to make your painting more productive.  We will also be looking at ways to change patterns to make them more “craft” friendly.  Lots of topics will be covered and it will be a week full of information and fun.  It doesn’t matter if you only do a few items or you do many, you want to be the most productive that you can be.

To get to the class area, click on “Online Classes” above and then click on the Fall Festival.  That will open a window with 3 choices of workshops.  Click on “Crafters Holiday Workshop” and then you will be asked for your password.  Enter your password and you are on your way.

Have fun, come back often and adapt the lessons to meet your needs.

If you are looking for other classes, just click on the appropriate button.  Need to sign-up?  Go to our website for more info and to register.  www.lauriespeltz.com

Keep a smile in your brush,

Laurie

Mad Painter’s Lab Opening Week

Let the Fall Festival begin!

The Mad Painter’s Lab opens this week.  One project is released each day during opening week.

To get to the class area, click on “Online Classes” above and then click on the Fall Festival.  That will open a window with 3 choices of workshops.  Click on “Mad Painter’s Lab” and then you will be asked for your password.  Enter your password and you are on your way.

Have fun, come back often and adapt the lessons to meet your needs.

If you are looking for other classes, just click on the appropriate button.  Need to sign-up?  Go to our website for more info and to register.  www.lauriespeltz.com

Keep a smile in your brush,

Laurie

Paint and Doodle Too

Welcome to the last workshop of our summer series.  This section is in response to so much interest in the area of doodling and the use of repetitive pattern in art projects today.  It is everywhere!  So look forward to trying some new ideas and get into combining it with our painting projects big and small.  It is a natural.  Have fun and explore the possibilities…

 

Class is NOW in session!

Welcome to my online classroom.   I hope you are as excited as I am to get the classroom open.  This will be a great platform for us to introduce new techniques and ideas.  What better way to learn than with a visual aid.

We will be adding to the content and hope you will come back and visit often.  To get to the Online sessions:  click on the tab above and click on the session in the drop down menu.  There is lots of information to read, so browse around.

I am sure there will be a few bumps in the road.  If there is a problem, let us know and we will try to get it resolved.  We ask for your patience and cooperation.

After you view today’s  materials, we invite you to leave us a comment.  You will find the “reply” link at the top of the page.  Click on it and it will open a box on the bottom of the page.  Make sure you comment, we will award some prizes during the opening week.

Todays Question:

Friday June 28th, 2013: What flower and color combination would you pick for your sign?

Thursday June 27, 2013:  What is your favorite winter saying for a sign?

Wednesday June 26,2013:  What’s your favorite type of sparkle to add to your projects?

Tuesday June 25, 2013:  What kind of game pieces would you use?  Do you like it as a sign or a game board?

Monday June 24, 2013:  What part of today’s lesson did you find most useful?