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Meet the Instructors
AnnDenise Anderson:
AnnDenise has been creating artful masterpieces for years, concentrating on bringing to life our vintage past with her own twist of Color, Whim and Fancy. Her works can be seen in a multitude of publications both online and in print from; Somerset Studios, to Paper Bella Studio and The Faerie Zine/Piddlestix Publications, AnnDenise was also a guest artist in Lisa’s Altered Art Circus, Quarry Books. AnnDenise is also an experienced workshop instructor who has taught at Zne Convenzione 2009 and Paper Cow Girl 2009, along with independent stores.
To purchase or view AnnDenise’s works/pieces visit her Etsy store and her blog:
Heidi Wallingford:
Heidi has been Featured in numerous publications such as: Somerset Life, Studio, and Studio Gallery. She recently hosted the Mermaid’s Cache and Creative Tea and is hosting the Holiday Cone Party November 22, 2009, in Massachusetts, where she currently resides. Heidi’s work can be seen all over the world, you can visit her shop and her blog:
http://www.birdsofafeather.etsy.com/
http://www.hkwdesign.blogspot.com/
Jenny Heid and Aaron Nieradka:
Jenny is an artist/designer from The New Jersey shore, located about 45 mins from N.Y.C. Together Jenny and her boyfriend Aaron, have been designing and painting furniture and home accessories for over 13 years! Their designs have graced the pages of some of our favorite magazines such as Country Living, Country Home, Woman's Day decorating ideas, Design New Jersey, Romantic Homes, Somerset Life, The New York Times Magazine, and were featured on NBC's The Today Show with Matt Lauer. They have been lucky enough to work with some of the most amazing designers and decorators in the Tri state area, and beyond, and have earned a long list of celebrity clients!
http://www.everyday-is-a-holiday.blogspot.com/
Jenny Hernandez:
Jenny is an exceptional folk artist whose works have been featured in an array of publications,
most recently in Better Homes and Gardens: Holiday Crafts 2009, she is resides in the cool piney
mountains of Northern Arizona with her two children, husband, and sweet Border Collie/Australian
Shepard mix. Her full time gig is with a non profit agency, sculpting funny little guys out of clay is
Jenny’s therapy! Jenny’s mission:”It is my intention with everything I create to convey a sense of
nostalgia and joy. I love to see people smile!”
www.thepolkadotpixie.com
http://www.thepolkadotpixie.blogspot.com
Joan Kettell:
Joan has been involved with the arts for years, starting as a freelance writer for children, being published in several publications during the 70’s and 80’s. Her early career was as a land consultant, eventually retiring a few years ago to dedicate more time to her writing and art design. Recently Joan has been featured in The Faerie Zine, Piddlestixs and Flapperology, her works can be seen throughout the world from Australia to England, and all over the US, she currently teaches workshops, demos and shows.
To purchase/view Joan’s jewelry, paper wares and books visit her Etsy store or blog!
http://www.auroratique.blogspot.com/
Kecia Deveney:
Kecia originally hails from California, she is a mixed media/jewelry artist/photographer who now resides at the Jersey shore. Kecia draws inspiration from her life experiences as the mother of a severely disabled child, who channels that energy into learning and creating art. Experimenting with “reclaimed discardia” results in many unique pieces of
Storytelling art.
Kecia has been recently published in Belle Amoire Jewelry and Altered Couture, her goal as a teacher is to support, motivate and inspire others, she will have taught at the east coast retreat; “Art-Is-You” in October 2009, teaching several classes at “Gilding the Lily” in Feb. 2010, along with successfully teaching art classes in her home.
Linda Hahola:
Linda is an artist with extensive knowledge in many aspects of art, and is a Certified Ranger Instructor from Ranger, Ink. Linda has gained further experience in the fine arts including the origins of paper making and book binding, she resides in Hunterdon County, NJ with her wonderful family.
Lisa Kettell:
Ever since Lisa could hold a crayon, she has been creating a world of fantasy,
now in Altered Art Circus, she shares her unpredictable, imaginary world with you.
Lisa’s various artistic mediums have been fueled by her love of history, her world travels and her inimitable imagination. She shares her creativity in The Faerie Zine, a zine she founded in 2006 that is dedicated to the unlimited possibilities in the world of art and to building friendships within the artist community.
Her artwork has been published in newspapers, magazines, books, and on websites. She has contributed to a variety of design teams within the industry and enjoys teaching workshops, currently Lisa is in the process of licensing a new line of products. Her imaginary world is based in NJ. http://faerieenchantment.blogspot.com/ http://moonfairesworld.com/
Pamela Huntington:
Pamela is a mixed media artist, designer, and workshop instructor who teaches a variety of art classes through out the country from collage and assemblage, books and bookbinding, art journals, graphic and digital collage. Pamela focuses on the beauty in discarded and vintage items, giving them a new life filled with artful whimsy.
She teaches workshops at local studios, stores and art retreats such as Art Fest and now Art Opera.
Her work has been published in numerous publications including Somerset Studio, Cloth, Paper, Scissors, The Faerie Zine and other publications. Pamela’s work is available at MaryLou Zeek gallery in Oregon and Marion Harris in New York City.
http://www.pamelahuntington.com
Ruth Rae:
Ruth Rae is the co-author of A Charming Exchange. She is a jewelery smith, fiber artist and has also worked extensively in polymer clay and precious metal clay. Her work can be found in retail shops within California and online at www.Belecia.com. In addition to her own book, Ruth's work has been featured in Cloth Paper Scissor and her studio in Where Woman Create. Her newest book: Layered, Tattered and Stitched: A Fabric Art Workshop. http://ruthrae.blogspot.com
Suze Weinberg:
Internationally known rubber stamper Suze Weinberg has been designing and creating with rubber stamps for over 18 years., she began her career as a Calligrapher, and owned/operated her own Calligraphic Design Studio, finally giving it up to devote full time to teaching, managing her office and online store. Suze has spent the last several years developing products for the rubber stamp industry, writing books, producing videos, appearing on HGTV's Carol Duvall show and traveling the world over teaching techniques. She's traveled thousands of miles world wide meeting stampers from as far away as Australia, South Africa, Alaska, England, Guam, Germany, Hawaii, Singapore, almost all of the continental United States and a few rubber stamp cruises to exotic ports of call.
Suze is well known for her editorial contributions to The Rubber Stamper magazine and her "Schmooze With Suze" column ran for 5 years. She now contributes ideas to many of the stamping publications. During her career she conceptualized and developed the ideas for Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel, (a staple in most basic stamping kits) , as well as Wonder Tape, The Melting Pot, BeaDazzles, Mold 'n Pour molding putty and dozens more products available at stamp stores nationwide and online.
http://www.schmoozewithsuze.com
Terri Ventura:
Hand crafted one of a kind jewelry pieces. In creating her designs, Terri incorporates antique found objects dating from the 1890s to the 1970s. Her creations are a testimony to her mantra “Never throw anything away; you just never know when you’ll need
it”. Terri Ventura has been involved in the explosion within the Mixed Media Art World. While designing her jewelry line she also teaches her craft nation wide.
http://www.dimestoredaze.com
Traci Bautista:
A popular art retreat workshop teacher, Traci Bautista is the owner of treiCDesigns and the creative force behind an eclectic line of hand-painted papers, custom invitations and art kits, with a product line and books, most popular; “Collage Unleashed”, North Light Books. The demand for her art skills and experience brings her around the world. She currently lives in the Fremont, California area.
http://www.treicdesigns.com
http://www.kollaj.typepad.com
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