by runaway | Dec 17, 2016 | Uncategorized
Runaway is opening its doors on Monday and Tuesday, December 19 and 20, in addition to its regular schedule for all you last minute Christmas shoppers (and for anyone else whose plans were disrupted by the snow!).
So the Runaway gang will be ready to serve your papercrafting and mixed media needs from 10 am to 6 pm from Monday thru Friday (December 19-23). On Christmas Eve, we’ll be open from 10 am until 3 pm. And on Christmas Day, we’ll be closed so we can all spend time with the family.
We’ll return to our regular schedule the week after Christmas.
by runaway | Nov 20, 2016 | Uncategorized
We are open all day Wednesday, November 23rd (from 10 am to 6 pm, just like normal)!
And then we are celebrating the holiday with our families, so we will be closed Thanksgiving Day — Edgar Allan Crow wishes a “Happy Thanksgiving!” to the whole Runaway gang!
We will open promptly at 10 am on Friday, November 25th, with our regular hours throughout the weekend. But we are going to have a bunch of special offers and chances for you to save on your “Black Friday” and “Small Business Saturday” shopping trips — and on Sunday, too! So watch this space and our Facebook page for more info. Or just come on down and check things out!
by runaway | Nov 4, 2016 | Uncategorized
Runaway has all sorts of stamps, dies, stencils and beautiful papers for the holiday season — come check things out if you’re looking for a creative boost.
And if you really want to get things started, check out one of our many card-making classes. Dixie McCartney, of course, has been celebrating Christmas with her cardmaking all year, since “It’s Always Christmas with Dixie!” (check out her class every month — the November samples are shown below).
Deb Hook joins the fray with “Christmas Cards with Deb — Merry Everything!” on November 11 and November 19, as well as this month’s “Deb’s Favorites” cardmaking class, which features “Toasty Greetings” and will be offered November 19 and November 30. And we won’t be at all surprised if November 30’s offering of “Darn Cute Cards with Deb” includes a holiday touch as well! (the first two samples below are from “Merry Everything!” and the third is from “Toasty Greetings.”
“Christmas Cardmaking with Teresa” on December 10 has Teresa Case offering her own set of Christmas Cards (using House Mouse and Penny Black stamps) and on December 17 Teresa is back with a “Graphic 45 St. Nicholas Star Book” class (the 2014 Star Book is shown below).
And no doubt we’ll be seeing increasing holiday touches in the monthly “Altered Book Journeys” class from Christy Wood.
Come check the store — and our class samples — out! You’ll be glad you did.
by runaway | Oct 27, 2016 | Uncategorized
John Creighton Petersen is coming back to Runaway to teach three classes for us at the end of the month! Since it will be only days before Halloween, two of the classes are themed for the holiday! Please take a look at the classes below, and tell us which ones you are interested in attending! The classes are individually priced, or sign up for all three days for the special price of just $200 (so you get the Bezel Basics class for free)!
Bezel Basics
Friday, October 28 @ 6 – 8 pm Instructor: John Creighton Petersen Cost: $45
This class uses Ice Resin® to create a beautiful trinket that can be mounted on a project, or even hung around your neck as a necklace. You don’t need to have experience with Ice Resin to enjoy this class. The bits to fill and decorate your Bezel provided with the class will be primarily Halloween themed. If you’d like to do something other than Halloween, Runaway has other items available for purchase.
Creative Assemblage
Saturday, October 29 @ 10 am – 6 pm Instructor: John Creighton Petersen Cost: $125
This all day class will give you a chance to build up from the bottom up a piece of mix media to reflect your personality. You will get to use a variety of Prima Relics, Acrylic Paints and other mediums to make your piece of art. This class doesn’t have to be Halloween themed, but you can certainly can drift into the ‘spooky’ end of things if you want. Students will need (or will need to purchase at Runaway): cutting mat, craft knife, scissors, strong double-sided adhesive tape and/or PVA or similar glues, palette knife, paint brushes, found objects from your personal collection, a Blue Imagine Craft mat.
Halloween Dossier Album
Sunday, October 30 @ 11 am – 5 pm Instructor: John Creighton Petersen Cost: $75
This album makes use of gorgeous papers to create a unique place to display some of your favorite Halloween party pictures! Not only does it feature a full cover, it also includes a place to display a skull to guard over your creation. While this is a Halloween focused class, if you can purchase other papers here at Runaway to create a different theme for your album if you’d like. Students will need (or will need to purchase at Runaway): cutting mat, craft knife, scissors, strong double-sided adhesive tape and/or PVA or similar glues, palette knife, paint brushes, found objects from your personal collection, a Blue Imagine Craft mat.
by runaway | Oct 22, 2016 | Uncategorized
Christmas really isn’t that far away for the enterprising paper crafter! You’ll want to check out our holiday supplies of paper, stamps, dies, stencils, ribbons and more. And you will definitely want to check out the various holiday offerings in our class schedule, whether it’s card making classes from Deb or from Dixie, tags from Christy, ornaments from Sandi, or one of the other wonderful opportunities to give your holiday season a special bit of creative flair! Come check it out.
by runaway | Aug 21, 2016 | Uncategorized
The real joy of this store is the customers — and Christy and the rest of the Runaway gang have appreciated the kind words so many of you have offered since we opened our doors in June of 2013! Here is just a sample of the recent feedback we’ve received from some of the people who have helped make Runaway Art & Craft Studio the fun place to shop, learn and craft that it has become!
A couple of months ago a Facebook customer offered the following comment: “I had a wonderful experience meeting the owner and some of the staff. The level of professionalism, knowledge and passion are incredible. I highly recommend visiting here for their products and support.” — We appreciate recommendations like that one!
One customer commented last July on Square that “I love you guys. Feels like ‘family’ in your store.” — We work hard for that feeling; and our customers ARE our family!
In June another said “Always great service at Runaway Art and Craft Studio!” — Well, we aren’t perfect. But we do try to do what we can to make our customers happy!
Another June comment was specific to Christy’s Beginning Copic class: “I really enjoyed learning so much about the pens and shading and stuff. Very valuable workshop for me. thanks!”
In May we heard from a Square customer who said “The owner, Christy, and her crew are top notch! Always friendly and helpful!” — It certainly helps to have top-notch customers as well!
Of course, we love the folks who praise the selection, and the classes — but we really treasure the repeated comments about the times that one or the other of the folks here have gone the “extra mile” for a customer. We want that to be our trademark.
by runaway | Aug 20, 2016 | Uncategorized
Runaway is pleased to be bringing Ranger designer and mixed media artist Dyan Reaveley back to Runaway to teach on September 24 and 25.
If you’ve taken Dyan’s classes before, you’ll know you don’t want to miss this! If you haven’t had the chance, you’ll want to get in on the fun!
Painted Backgrounds $70 Saturday, Sept 24 9 am – 1 pm
Dylusions paints are perfect for the art journaler, Smooth and blendable, semi-opaque paints that are brimming with vibrant color. Techniques include baby wiping, brayering, stenciling and color blocking.
As of August 27, there are only 6 spaces left — don’t miss out!
Using Imagery in your Journals $70 Saturday, Sept 24 2 – 6 pm
Dyan uses a lot of imagery in her journals, from magazines, books, old journal pages etc. Where do you start and how do you alter them to make them yours. You will be working with images that she will provide and also selecting your own from her many magazine sources. Cutting and sticking has never been so much fun.
As of August 27, there are only 6 spaces left — don’t miss out!
Collection Folio – Dyan’s Way $100 Sunday, Sept 25 9:30 am – 6 pm
Take one Tim Holtz Collection Folio, combine it with fabulous techniques using Dylusions paints and inks…Add a smattering of tags, flaps and pockets and then stamp them to your heart’s content…Voila, a decorated keepsake. Bet you can’t stop at just one!!
As of August 27, the class is full, but there are no names on the waiting list, and it’s quite possible we will have at least a few cancellations.
Contact Runaway at 503-508-6270 or Christy@RunawayArt.com to sign up. We will need payment to guarantee your spot in class. Because of the high level of interest, each fee includes a $5 non-refundable cancellation deposit that otherwise applies to the cost of the class.
by runaway | Jul 9, 2016 | Uncategorized
Runaway was so pleased the first time we were able to host mixed media artist, author and Ranger® signature designer Dina Wakley. And we are even more excited to be bringing her back to the store in August! If you caught one of her classes the first time, you know what the buzz is about. And if you missed her, now is your chance! You can see more about Dina at her website.
Dina will be teaching five different classes during her three-day visit with the Runaway gang.
Because of the high level of interest, each fee includes a $5 non-refundable cancellation deposit that otherwise applies to the cost of the class.
Dina Wakley’s Awesome Acrylic Technique Tags
Thursday, August 11 @ 10 am – 5 pm Cost: $140
Acrylic paint is a versatile medium that has potential far beyond paper and a paintbrush. Join Dina for a celebration of all things acrylic paint! We will work with many acrylic techniques and mediums to create a tag reference book of eight interesting acrylic techniques. Of course we’ll play with stamps and stencils, too.
Come and expand your acrylic prowess!
Dina Wakley’s Art Journal Play: A Cut Above
Friday, August 12 @ 9 am – noon Cost: $80
Dina’s “Art Journal Play” classes are all about exploring and playing with art journaling techniques, but the techniques apply to all mixed-media projects (canvases, book-making, etc.).
Ready to make art that’s a cut above? Come to this class where we’ll explore cuts and folds and pockets as a way to add variety and interest to our artwork. We’ll work with stamps, stencils, and acrylics to make unique journal pages. We’ll focus on bold colors and images, as well.
Dina Wakley’s Art Journal Play: Puddles & Pockets
Friday, August 12 @ 1 – 4 pm Cost: $80
Dina’s “Art Journal Play” classes are all about exploring and playing with art journaling techniques, but the techniques apply to all mixed-media projects (canvases, book-making, etc.).
In “Puddles and Pockets” Dina will show you one of her favorite new techniques, “ink throwing.” Ink and acrylic paint will combine to create unique and dynamic backgrounds that you will love! We’ll use Dina’s new rubber stamp sets and stencils to create layered tags with ink and paint, as well. We’ll tuck these tags into pockets on the page.
Come and play with Dina’s stamps and stencils and have lots of fun!
Dina Wakley’s Handmade Board Book
Friday, August 12 @ 6 – 9 pm Cost: $80
Join Dina for a class that goes back to her mixed media roots: book making.
We will make a handmade board journal that is rich with layers and textures. We’ll stamp and write and create a piece of book art that tells a unique story from page to page. Lots of mixed media fun and expression will go into every page.
Techniques, texture, this book has it all. Bring your journal for note taking.
Dina Wakley’s “My Face Book”
Saturday, August 13 @ 9 am – 4 pm Cost: $140
This is six-hour version of Dina’s popular “Facing the Facts” class. We know that Facebook® is all the rage, but come to class and make a meaningful art journal Face Book–a book of hand-drawn, unique painted faces.
Don’t know how to draw faces? Don’t worry, this class is for you. Dina will teach you the formulas for how to draw quirky and fun art faces. We’ll do several background layering techniques, and top it off with drawing and painting. Your faces can come from imaginary worlds, be characters in a story, or even represent you! Once we conquer the 100% face view, we’ll tackle the 3/4 view. We’ll also try some fun, artsy drawing techniques that will push you.
You will come away with many pages done in your Face Book, and lots of mojo and inspiration to continue creating art!
by runaway | Jul 9, 2016 | Uncategorized
Runaway Welcomes Terry Medaris and his Prismacolor® Colored Pencil Classes on Saturday, August 6 for three 3-hour classes
($35 each, $60 for 2 or $90 for all 3)
If you like bright colors in your artwork, Terry’s classes can help you achieve that. Check out the vibrant samples on the Board at Runaway! Terry’s work has been featured in Rubber Stamper and Rubber Stamp Madness magazines. See more at terrymedarisartstamps.net.
Class 1 is required to take either Class 2 or Class 3.
Students need a set of 36, 48 or 72 Prismacolor® Soft Lead pencils and a kneaded eraser. All other materials are provided.
Class 1: Beginning Prismacolor® Blending
Saturday, August 6 @ 9 am – noon
Learn Terry’s blending techniques, then color one of his designs using your Prismacolor® pencils.
Class 2: Make-And-Take-It Class
Saturday, August 6 @ 1 – 4 pm
Using the techniques from Class 1, you will stamp on and then color a ceramic tile, a domino, and a piece of heat-shrink plastic.
Class 3: Jewelry Class (Also a Make-And-Take-It Class)
Saturday, August 6 @ 5 – 8 pm
Using the techniques from Class 1, you will stamp a piece of prepunched art board, then color and mount your own art into three different-shaped metal jewelry pendants to create your own beautiful personalized jewelry pieces.
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!
