by runaway | Aug 17, 2018 | Uncategorized
Having a hard time getting your creative juices flowing? Want to steal an idea or two from other crafters? Just interested in having a good time with others while they work on their projects? Or just need a bit of time away from the other distractions in your life?
Those are all good reasons to join Runaway to Play, the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month. And, of course, you and the other Runaway to Play folks will have the store to yourselves after it closes at 7 pm. We’d love to have you join us!
Here’s how it works:
- Bring a project or two that you’d like to work on. We’ll provide the table space in the large classroom from 5 until 11 for $8 per customer.
- While you play, you will have access to the equipment in the studio. Please bring your own supplies (paper, inks, sprays, dies, and stamps.
- You also can take some time to shop in the store if there is something that would help you complete your project – after 6 pm, the store is open just for you!
- Check out what others are creating at play. You may get some great ideas and inspiration – Runaway regulars and staff are always happy to share paper crafting tips and tricks.
We usually have plenty of space, but let us know if you’re planning to come so that we can make sure we are set up for the numbers we will have. Please contact Christy or any Runaway staff member if you have questions.
by runaway | Jul 4, 2018 | Uncategorized
Edgar Allan Crow and the rest of the Runaway Gang invite you to join them for 5 Days to Celebrate the Past 5 Years PLUS 5 More to Celebrate the Next 5 Years!
That’s two full weeks of anniversary sale pricing!
Wednesday, July 4 thru Sunday, July 15
- 30% off all re-inkers (entire time)
- 50% off all 12” by 12” printed paper (entire time)
- 30% off all Honey Bee® stamps and dies (July 4-8)
- 25% off all Lawn Fawn® stamps and dies (July 4-8)
- 30% off all Waffle Flower® stamps and dies (July 4-8)
- 25% off Art Foamies (July 4-11)
- 30% off Pan Pastels,® incl. sets (July 4-11)
- 30% off all Art Impressions® (July 6-13)
- 25% off large paper, incl. handmade! (July 8-15)
- 15% off marked price on all canvases (July 11-15)
- 25% off all ink-pads (July 11-15)
- 30% off selected stamps and dies (July 11-15)
Special Events to Celebrate the Past 5 Years and to Celebrate the Next 5 Years:
- Wednesday, July 4, from noon to 4:
Make & Take this special Independence Day card with Teresa Case (just $1.50)
- Friday, July 6, from 4:30 to 6:
Art Impressions Watercolor Techniques Demo
with Kendra Krebs (plus the Art Impressions® products will be 30% off from July 6 thru July 13)
- Saturday, July 4, from noon to 4:
Clavell Stutzman demonstrates a wonderful Acrylic Ink String Pull Technique
And we’ll have other cool demos throughout our “5 plus 5” celebration!
Sale prices limited to merchandise in stock. But Runaway has plenty of that right now!
by runaway | May 6, 2018 | Uncategorized
If you haven’t been to Runaway lately, you really don’t know everything we have to offer. Owner Christy Wood has been busy bringing in new lines of stamps and dies, markers, pens, papers, stencils, pencils, paints, and much more! Come in and check us out — you won’t be disappointed!
And to make room we’ve got a special blow-out sale on from now thru Mothers Day (Sunday, May 13): We have 40% – 75% off stencils (excluding Ranger – Dina, Dyan and Tim), grab bag paper packs with 20 sheets for $3 and lots of other marked down items.
Come by soon!
by runaway | Apr 29, 2018 | Uncategorized
Your cardmaking class choices at Runaway begin the first weekend of May and run right through the last day of the month! Take any or all of these classes for just $25 each. Just sign up by calling Runaway at 503-881-6270 or by e-mail at Christy@RunawayArt.com.
First off is Authentique® Spring Cards with Yvonne on Saturday, May 5 from 2 to 5. Yvonne will teach you how to use wonderful Authentique® combinations of paper to get beautiful effects ($25).
On Sunday, May 13, from 1 to 4 Teresa Case has a set of House Mouse® cards for you to create — and to color, using the best Copic® blending techniques ($25).
Next up is Honeybee® Cards with Christy, on Saturday, May 19 from 5 to 8. Christy will help you learn to make several fun cards, including this one, featuring their wonderful Platypus stamp ($25).
And the month closes on Thursday, May 31 from 6 to 8:30 with Christy Wood teaching It’s Always Christmas at Runaway! — Christmas Critters. This month’s cards feature My Favorite Things® woodland creatures stamps and simple Copic® coloring techniques. Get an early start on Christmas 2018 ($25).
by runaway | Apr 15, 2018 | Uncategorized
Edgar Allan Crow and the Runaway gang wanted to make sure you had some info about our upcoming classes.
First, we still have room in Dina Wakley’s first class when she comes June 8 & 9 — and the waiting lists for the other two aren’t all that long (and we’re looking at ways to expand the classroom’s capacity just a touch), so you may still be able to get into those as well. There is more detail on her classes if you click the “Classes” tab.
Second, we want to remind you that Kendra Krebs comes to Runaway pretty regularly — and she is offering her wonderful classes about watercoloring the Art Impressions way in both April and May. You can see find that information on the “Classes” tab as well.
Finally, Copic® artist and author Marianne Walker visited Runaway during our Copic® Color Celebration. And we jumped at the opportunity to have her come back and teach some techniques from her “Copic® Coloring Foundation” books. And you know where you can find that info? On the “Classes” tab, of course!
Remember to sign up for these — and any of our other classes — by contacting Runaway by e-mail at Christy@RunawayArt.com or by telephone at (503)881-6270. Of course, we’re always happy to see your smiling face in the store — and we’d be happy to sign you up then!
by runaway | Mar 31, 2018 | Uncategorized
John Creighton Petersen comes to Runaway once again April 6-8!
John is bringing his unique talents back to Runaway with a new set of classes. He will be here from April 6-8, and he’ll be offering three classes, each of which provides its own unique flair!
Mixed Media Resin Jewelry with John Creighton Petersen
Friday, April 6 @ 6 – 9 pm Instructor: John Creighton Petersen Cost $75
Of course, John can’t come to Runaway without at least one jewelry class! And this is a wonderful one. Explore how to make stunning mixed media jewelry pieces by building color and texture with dimensional elements using the newest releases from ICE Resin®. In class you’ll create two pieces of jewelry – a layered domino and a textured bezel. All supplies are included for this class, including necklace chains, but you are welcome to bring your favorite small charms/embellishments that you may want to use to customize your product.
“It’s All about Layers and Textures” with John Creighton Petersen
Saturday, April 7 @ 10 am – 6 pm Instructor: John Creighton Petersen Cost $100
After this class, your next mixed media project will never be the same! Learn how to build amazing layers of texture and color, including faux encaustic techniques using a variety of products from Finnabair/Prima®. Turn found objects into amazing embellishments and incorporate them into your complete canvas. Student supplies: paintbrushes, palette knives, scissors, craft knife, background images (copies of photos, printed papers, etc.), favorite large format stencils (optional), found objects/embellishments.
“Between the Pages” with John Creighton Petersen
Sunday, April 8 @ 11 am – 4 pm Instructor: John Creighton Petersen Cost $75
Mix your love of bookmaking with the art of mixed media to create this one-of-a-kind journal! Create layers of texture and color with the newest releases from Finnabair/Prima® – and learn new ways to use your favorite products as well. All of the techniques used in the class can easily be adapted to almost any surface. Student supplies: paintbrushes, palette knives, scissors, craft knife, favorite large format stencils (optional), found objects/embellishments.
by runaway | Mar 2, 2018 | Uncategorized
If you haven’t been to visit Runaway in the past few weeks (or even in the past few days), you’ll want to know that owner Christy Wood’s time at the Creativation Trade Show was definitely time well spent. “I bought four times as much as I did last year,” she said as she and her staff continue to unpack boxes and get new product ready for display and sale. “Because I could!” And because she knew that her customers would love the new products from Tim Holz, Art Impressions, Jane Davenport, Lawn Fawn, and Copic, just to name a few!
Stop by and check things out!
by runaway | Feb 2, 2018 | Uncategorized
Come join special guest and “Copic Markers Wonder” Marianne Walker. Check out our new “tower of Copics,” including our new line of Copic Ciao markers, as well as plenty of Sketch and Various Ink markers.
Catch a fun demonstration by Marianne, take advantage of our special celebration specials — and maybe even win a prize!
Don’t miss out!
by runaway | Jan 6, 2018 | Uncategorized
Just wanted to remind you again about the opportunity to join “Creative JumpStart” — a series of mixed media instructional videos by different artists — and take a special Runaway workshop to get the most out of the opportunity!
When Nathalie Kalbach was here in December, she told us about Creative JumpStart, a series of videos by different mixed media artists. Below is the link to Nathalie’s website and information about Creative JumpStart 2018.
http://nathaliesstudio.com/learn/online-workshops/creative-jumpstart-2018/?wpam_id=29
Description from Nat’s website: “Creative JumpStart is a one-of-a-kind community event to jumpstart your creativity in 2018. The Theme this year is “Now We’re Cooking: Mixed Media Art Recipes”. We’re heading into the kitchen of creativity for this one: the Mixed Media studio! Join our crew of Mixed Media Artists and Crafters as they grab their aprons, favorite tools of the trade, and share with their own original recipes for a mixed media masterpiece.”
I will be leading a bi-monthly gathering, where we have permission to project a couple of the videos on our projector. You will need to sign up and be able to show that you did signup for Creative JumpStart by showing me your email receipt. The cost will be $8 per person for 3 hours.
We will watch 1 or 2 of the videos, depending on their difficulty. I will walk us through the techniques demonstrated on the video. Runaway will provide craft mats, water bins, spray bottles, stamps, ink pads, and scissors. You will bring 1-3 art journals and your art journaling supplies. This is a very special opportunity that Nathalie has offered us to view videos and work together. Let’s get inspired and create some beautiful art together!
The picture above shows a sample of Christy’s work after watching the first few videos and trying some of the techniques.
by runaway | Dec 26, 2017 | Uncategorized
Edgar sez…
Pre-inventory sale thru Sunday, Dec 31
20% off * discounted stamps and dies in small room (taken off of marked discount)
* Art Advantage paints and medium (excluding white gesso and gloss gel)
25% off * Stencils
* Ribbon
* Stampers Anonymous Stamps
30% off * handmade paper
* buttons
* Pan Pastels
* Ken Oliver Colorburst
* Brushos
* wood panels (add’l discount from marked price)
* periodical magazines
40% off * Christmas/Winter stamps, dies, and stencils
* Distress Crayons
* Graphic 45 paper and pads
60% off * 12×12” decorated paper (excludes Graphic 45)
Discounts taken off regular price unless otherwise noted — Sale limited to stock on hand
