Monday, September 12, 2022

FALL IS HERE!

And, I’m getting ready for succulent pumpkin centerpiece classes.  There are two classes at beautiful wineries (Templeton and Paso Robles) and one in Morro Bay.  Invite your friends and family for a time of relaxation, a little wine (sorry not in Morro Bay) and a whole of of creative satisfaction.  Here’s where to sign up - www.creativemetime.com

Friday, September 09, 2022

GETTING MESSY WITH MOSAICS 

I am working on a new mosaic project for 2023 and I’m getting a little messy, all in the name of creativity!  Check out upcoming mosaics, succulent and sea glass classes in gorgeous Morro Bay, CA at www.creativemetime.com

 

Thursday, September 08, 2022

Students had so much fun creating sea glass and driftwood scenes from my huge collection of locally found items.  A variety of classes are available from mosaics to succulents to sea glass and driftwood scenes in beautiful Morro Bay, CA.  Check out all the classes at www.creativemetime.com









Saturday, August 06, 2022

Wine Charm Class

Harmony Cellars in beautiful Harmony, California

Sunday, August 14

Enjoy a glass of wine and create wine charms while relaxing and enjoying Harmony Cellars hilltop location.  Preregistration required at - Harmony Cellars - Buy

Invite your friends and family for a fun day on the Central Coast. 

 

Beginner Mosaics How-to

Want to try your first mosaic project?  Here are all the details from cutting to gluing to grouting!  Come join the fun!

Friday, March 24, 2017

Mother's Day at Vina Robles

I'm excited to be teaching mosaic necklaces at Vina Robles Winery for the Mother's Day Art and Wine Bar Luncheon.  It's a fun event that includes lunch, a glass of wine and making a beautiful mosaic necklace.  Checkout the details at :http://www.vinarobles.com/?method=products.productDrilldown&productID=45DEB200-DFF7-1440-175B-50C3DDF0085E&originalMarketingURL=product/Mother-s-Day-Art---Wine-Bar-Luncheon

Saturday, February 04, 2017

Mosaic Masterpieces

I'm in awe of the amazing mosaic hearts students have been creating.  Come join the fun!  www.creativemetime.com

Friday, January 06, 2017

Succulent Saturday

Tomorrow's another Succulent Saturday in beautiful Morro Bay.  Seventeen lucky students will be making round and heart wreaths and painting birdhouses then planting them with succulents. This class is sold out but there's another one coming up on March 18th.  Check out the details - www.CreativeMeTime.com

Wednesday, June 29, 2016

Shrink Plastic Tablecloth

Summer is here so let's celebrate with a custom tablecloth with shrink plastic accents - choose your fabric, grab your shrink plastic and let's get going. 

 From the Aleene's Archive

Come join Joan for a fun mosaic, sea glass wire wrapped jewelry or succulent class on the beautiful Central Coast of California.  Click here for more details

Sunday, May 22, 2016

Shrink It, Shrinky Dinks, Shrink Plastic...

Whatever you call this stuff it's great fun.  You can draw on it, painting on it, print on it (special kind) and when you're done being creative you toss it in the oven and it shrinks, thickens and become hard.   It's awesome!

Thursday, April 28, 2016

Week of May 2 - 8, 2016

May 2 - 8 is a busy week in the studio and in Morro Bay!  Whether you like a little vrrrroooooommmmm or a little creativity, it's sure to be a fun-filled time!

Monday, May 2nd - San Luis Obispo Coastal Adult School - Alcohol Ink Experimentation
http://ae.slcusd.org/calendar.php


Wednesday, May 4th - Vicki's Private Class - Hypertufa and Succulent Planters
Did you know you can have your very own private class?  Yes, indeed!  Contact Joan at craftproductsatyahoodotcom

Thursday, May 5th - San Luis Obispo Coastal Adult School - Hypertufa and Succulent Planters
 http://ae.slcusd.org/calendar.php


May 6 - 8th - 20th Annual Morro Bay Car Show - This is a don't miss car show!
 http://www.morrobaycarshow.org/



Sunday, May 8th - Mother's Day

 

Wire Mesh Envelope Planter

Taaaaddaaaaa!  I'm super excited to announce that my Wire Envelope Planter with Succulents is featured in the current issue of Craft Ideas magazine that's on the newstands now.  Want to learn how to make one of these cuties hands-on?  Head on over to www.CreativeMeTime.com to see when the next class is.  You'll find tons of other fun eye candy on my website. 

Remember, these classes happen on the beautiful Central Coast of California.  Come explore and stay for the creativity!

Friday, April 22, 2016

Polymer Clay Surprise

What's cookin?  Polymer clay for a special wine project.  Unveiling it soon!

Plates, Plates, Plates...

Pretty much every time I run errands / go shopping I'm on the lookout for plates for my mosaic classes.  I love looking for that perfect plate at that great price.  My stockpile is lookin pretty good!  Mother's Day is coming up so how about treating Mom to a fun day of mosaicing fun?  Private classes available - your time, date and project.  www.CreativeMeTime.com

Succulent Wreath Classes

I'm getting my succulent wreath forms all organized.  I just slipped them on curtain rods I had and now I can see what sizes and shapes I have at a glance.  Now they're ready to be covered with beautiful succulents.  Sign up for a class and join the fun. 

Sunday, April 10, 2016

Alcohol Ink Class

They were having so much fun experimenting they didn't want to leave.  Join the fun at www.CreativeMeTime.com

Friday, April 08, 2016

Succulent Wreath Class

I'm loading up my car for a succulent wreath private party tonight.  What a great way to end a work week - creativity and friendship!  Time to go soak the wreaths...check out all of the class offerings on my website www.CreativeMeTime.com.  Oooooh, the sponges are leftover from my mosaic class last weekend.

More Mosaic Stepping Stones

Private Mosaic Classes

I had a fabulous time in Lompoc, California last weekend teaching a mosaic stepping stone class to amazing students.  We started with plates and transformed them into mosaic masterpieces!  Take a look at just a few from the class...most were first time mosaic students.  Want to learn mosaics?  I teach mobile mosaic classes and in the studio on the beautiful Central Coast of California.  Email me at craftproducts at yahoo.com