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/.
by runaway | Jul 25, 2015 | Uncategorized
Runaway is now open Wednesday thru Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm and on Sunday from 11 am to 5 pm. We remain closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
So . . . what that means is that we will open and close an hour earlier than we used to on Wednesday thru Saturday. And that’s the only change! 🙂
by runaway | Jul 19, 2015 | Uncategorized
Just a reminder as you go about your business in this beautiful but sometimes overwhelming hot weather. You can always stop by Runaway to take a break from the heat.
Edgar Allan Crow is enjoying “weather” in the low 70s while the rest of the town faces the heat. And we have a water cooler!
by Christy Wood | Jul 2, 2015 | Uncategorized
Runaway will be open regular hours (11 am to 7 pm) on Friday, July 3 (and Runaway to Play will take place as usual).
On Saturday, July 4, Runaway will open at 11 am but close early at 4 pm.
And on Sunday, July 5, Runaway will be open our regular Sunday hours (11 am to 5 pm).
Enjoy your holiday, stay safe. And come on in to check things out (or if you just want to enjoy the store air conditioning!).
by Christy Wood | Jun 24, 2015 | Uncategorized
The class schedule for July is jam-packed. Edgar Allan Crow wants everyone to know that Runaway is lucky to have both wonderful teachers and fabulous customers — that’s what makes the place work as well as it does! That and the presence of a very stylish bird “hovering” over everything in the place.
We have even more Art Impressions® classes from Peggy Joyce. We have cartooning classes from Kelsey Hinton, and of course we have Deb Hook’s card classes using Great Impressions® and Whipper Snapper®.
Teresa Case is teaching Technique Tuesday® stamps and Christy Wood is taking over the Technique Tuesday® Die Fun Shop.
Tracy Ragland is bringing her “upcycling” skills to bear, and Joan Wiens has a couple of new offerings — Medieval Borders and a class using Inktense® pencils. Kitty Miller is collaging your animals. Well, we think she’s using pictures. Not the animals themselves. Never can be certain.
Let’s see . . . what else? Oh, that’s right. Christy Wood has a couple of offerings to supplement her “regular” classes as well.
Remember, you can get a printed class calendar for the next month or two anytime at Runaway. And you can look at upcoming event descriptions (“Events” from the home page) here on the website (when Edgar gets them done — not all birds are as reliable as we’d like). And you can always check the “official” Runaway calendar (not always as much detail and no photos, but if it’s scheduled it’s on that calendar) by choosing “Event Calendar” from the home page (that’s the only way to see that complete version — the other calendars include only the events that have been separately entered).
Cardmaking, mixed media, altered arts, journaling, drawing and much, much more! And that’s just in the month of July!
by Christy Wood | Jun 19, 2015 | Uncategorized
Runaway is rapidly approaching the two-year mark. And you know what that means! Oh, you don’t? Well, to tell the truth, we aren’t sure either. Christy and the Crow are both playing things close to the vest this year. But we’re sure that they’re up to something, so keep your eyes open for special deals and whatever other nonsense they cook up!
by Christy Wood | May 9, 2015 | Uncategorized
Once again this year, Edgar Allan Crow and the rest of the Runaway gang invite you to join them to “Stamp Out Cancer!” on June 6 and 7.
This crafting marathon will benefit the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. Come join us from 10 am until midnight on Saturday, June 6 and from 10 am to 4 pm on Sunday, June 7. Tickets are just $35 per day or $60 for the entire weekend — with all proceeds going directly to the American Cancer Society.
Bring your projects and play the night and day away with other crazy crafters! Make & Takes! Door prizes!
Table space is limited, so reserve your spot soon!
