by runaway | Jul 9, 2016 | Uncategorized
Are you a young crafter or a would-be mixed media artist looking for something special to do this summer? Consider Runaway’s Paper Crafting & Mixed Media Camp for Young People (designed for youth ages 10 to 18)
August 2 thru 5 (10-11:30 each day)
Instructor: Christy Wood Cost (for all 4): $50
Take one, two, three or all four of the classes ($15 each or $50 for all 4)!
Day 1: Tags & Distress Inks
Tuesday, August 2 @ 10 – 11:30 am
A chance to get your fingers messy making tags using inks, sprays and stamps. Then we will punch holes and make a fun little book!
Day 2: Greeting Cards
Wednesday, August 3 @ 10 – 11:30 am
Learn to make greeting cards to give family and friends. Use stamps, colored pencils, glue sticks and embellishments to make 2 cards!
Day 3: Altered Books Intro
Thursday, August 4 @ 10 – 11:30 am
Learn the basics of altered books using the techniques Christy uses in her monthly Altered Book Journeys classes as you begin your book.
Day 4: Altered Books Next Steps
Friday, August 5 @ 10 – 11:30 am
Build upon Day 3’s lessons by learning additional techniques to make your altered book a truly special work of art.
Give us a call at 503-881-6270 if you’d like to sign up or if you’d like to know more. We look forward to seeing you there!
by runaway | Jun 29, 2016 | Uncategorized
“It’s Red, White and Blue Birthday Time!”
Celebrate Runaway’s 3rd Birthday (and the country’s 240th!)
1/4 Off Red Star Items (25% off items with a red star) – Beginning Wednesday, June 29
1/3 Off “White” Star Items (33% off items with a “White” star) – Beginning Thursday, June 30
1/2 Off Blue Star Items (25% off items with a red star) – Beginning Friday, July 1
All prices good through Sunday, July 3 Discounts taken off of marked price and cannot be combined with other discounts.
by runaway | May 5, 2016 | Uncategorized
Mixed media fusion artist John Creighton Petersen of ArtNewWave is coming to Runaway to teach several of his wonderful mixed media classes. Christy had the chance to take a class from John at CHA earlier this year, and she really enjoyed it! She is very pleased that he was able to find time in his busy teaching schedule to come to the store.
He will be teaching three classes at Runaway, which are described below. Contact us at Runaway to get on the list and to guarantee you spot in class with an advance payment (they are likely to fill up fast – so don’t delay). You can learn more about John and his artistic approach at http://artnewwave.com/.
Carte Blanc Relic Decor, Saturday, May 21st 10 am to 5 pm (with lunch break) $80
This technique driven workshop will introduce you to taking mixed media to the next level to create your own custom canvas built in multiple layers with texture, stunning colors and hidden treasures. You will learn how to create custom colors of texture pastes, layering and coloring a variety of embellishments, and making seamless backgrounds that can be used on a variety of different mixed media projects. The focal point of the completed canvas is the smaller ‘shrine’ in the middle of the canvas which holds your choice of Relic (from the Relics and Artifacts collection designed by Sandra Evertson) that has been hand colored and then sealed with resin.
Smaller Relics will also be colored and added to the canvas, along with smaller unique bezels that will also be set with resin.
The Explosion Box, Sunday, May 22nd 9 am to 1 pm $50
John says that this is perhaps his most popular class. Students start with a pre-cut and scored kit so they can spend their exploring textures, coloring, working with metal and other embellishments. This version includes lots of embellishments and colored metal pieces.
Layered Fiber Journal, Sunday, May 22nd 2 pm to 6 pm $50
Built from scratch, students will explore the basics of book making in this class with an easy to replicate formula for creating any sized book that can be used as a journal, photo album or more. Students will use texture pastes, layer with inks on paper and metal, create embellishments for the book spine, and make a resin bezel for the front cover.
by runaway | Aug 23, 2015 | Uncategorized
Just wanted to remind everyone that Runaway’s hours are now 10 am to 6 pm on Wednesday thru Saturday. We remain open on Sundays from 11 am to 5 pm. And we are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
As always, our store hours do not necessarily affect attendance at classes and special events, since many of those are scheduled when we are otherwise closed to the public.
by runaway | Aug 15, 2015 | Uncategorized
Part of the Runaway gang (including Edgar Allan Crow, our lovely mascot) have wandered off to work the Northwest ComicFest at the Salem Convention Center on August 15 and August 16. But never fear, several intrepid and dedicated souls are keeping the store up and running — and did we mention our 4 for $1 sale on our 12 by 12 printed paper (excludes Graphic 45 and paper normally priced more than $1) as well as our 50% off sale on all printed paper pads (including Graphic 45)!
If you want to go see if Christy and Kelsey are really working (not to mention all the cool booths, classes and costumes), you can find more info about the Northwest Comic Fest at http://www.northwestcomicfest.com/.
