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      <title>Mister Larrie's Art Camp Alcohol Inks</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 20 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>Mister Larrie's Crafts</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Discover the artist within! Mister Larrie will show you how to create vibrant gift-worthy creations using alcohol inks. Of course, he will take you a step beyond to show you several&nbsp;]]></description>
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      <title>Mister Larrie's Craft Camp Birdhouses</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>Mister Larrie's Crafts</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Mister Larrie will show you some fun painting techniques so you can create birdhouses that reflect your personal style. All the neighborhood birds will want to live there!&nbsp;]]></description>
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      <title>Painting Textiles in Acrylic Ink</title>
      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/painting-textiles-in-acrylic-ink</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>Missy Dunaway</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Artist, instructor, and textile enthusiast Missy Dunaway explores why we collect textiles, where they come from, and what can they teach us as artists, all through the medium of acrylic ink. In this class you&rsquo;ll follow along in order to capture and recreate heirloom textiles of your own, using the examples of a quilt, a carpet, and a scarf.&nbsp;Missy&#39;s strategies of looking closely through painting can be applied to any textile with personal significance that you want to preserve and honor.]]></description>
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      <title>Advanced Acrylic Painting</title>
      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/advanced-acrylic-painting</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>Jon Stich</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Artist, illustrator, and instructor Jon Stich spent years developing his signature style. In this class, cover the fundamentals of acrylic painting before moving on to more advanced techniques in order to find your own. First, make representational paintings by finding midtones, light tones, and dark tones. You&rsquo;ll work with a limited palette and mix colors to paint a still life, a monochromatic portrait, and finally, a color portrait. By following Jon&rsquo;s clear and concise methods, along with his friendly insight and patient instruction, you&rsquo;ll find a new way to both see and craft color, leading to thoughtfully-assembled portraits.]]></description>
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      <title>Gelli Plate Printing</title>
      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/gelli-plate-printing</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>Courtney Cerruti</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn from craft master Courtney Cerruti as she demonstrates how to use the Gelli Plate to make layered and textural prints. The silicone plate is infinitely reusable and is adept at printing both flat shapes and dimensional items like botanicals, fibers, textiles and more. Learn how to print on both paper and fabric in a process that is fast and addictive. The unexpected beauty in every print ignites an insatiable curiosity that can only be cured by an afternoon of printing.&nbsp;]]></description>
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      <title>Botanical Watercolor Illustration</title>
      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/botanical-watercolor-illustration</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2020 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>Jess Park</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Feel inspired by the natural world with California-based watercolorist Jess Park of Jeshy Park. Use a simple monoline pen to build up single strokes that make up the basics of botanicals. Begin with stems, leaves and easy blossoms, then progress to more complex, layered florals. Finally, lettering takes the forefront when you write a phrase, draw a floral wreath around it, and add watercolor accents.]]></description>
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      <title>Painting Abstract Florals</title>
      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/painting-abstract-florals</link>
      <pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
      <author>Pam Garrison</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Dive into color with artist Pam Garrison as she shows you her favorite techniques for painting abstract florals. Starting with a real bouquet, Pam will guide you through designing a flat-lay to set up your composition, doodling with pen to create dynamic lines, and completing your painting with Acryla Gouache. By bridging the gap between real and abstract, Pam gives you a simple and fun approach to painting beautiful blooms.]]></description>
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      <title>From Sketchbook to Painting: Developing Your Ideas in Watercolor</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 01 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
      <author>Lindsay Stripling</author>
      <description><![CDATA[So many people have asked artist, illustrator and teacher Lindsay Stripling about her watercolor painting process that she designed an entire class around it. She&rsquo;ll reveal her exact steps for creating a painting from start to finish, including brainstorming ideas, coming up with a palette, making an under drawing, painting base layers, and then adding finishing touches. Whether you follow her process or develop your own, Lindsay will encourage you to experiment and follow through on your ideas in watercolor.]]></description>
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      <title>Doodle and Paint an Animal Portrait</title>
      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/doodle-and-paint-an-animal-portrait</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 14 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>Jennifer Mercede</author>
      <description><![CDATA[In this fun and improvisational course, artist Jennifer Mercede shows you how to make expressive, exciting animal portraits in her signature style.&nbsp; Self proclaimed fan of &ldquo;scribbling, doodling, being silly and expressive&rdquo; Jennifer walks you through how to pick the ideal pet portrait and using blind contour drawing to free you from the restrictions of perfection. You&rsquo;ll learn how to intuitively pick colors and use lettering and playful mark-making to add textural depth to your portrait.&nbsp;]]></description>
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      <title>Silva Rerum Art Journal</title>
      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/silva-rerum</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>Get Messy</author>
      <description><![CDATA[In Latin, Silva Rerum means &ldquo;a forest of things.&rdquo; Using this idea as a starting point, we&rsquo;ll create a commonplace or everyday book to collect thoughts, ideas, and ephemera from your day-to-day life. Get Messy founder Caylee will show you how to transform a vintage book into your own art journal full of papers you love. Learn Caylee&rsquo;s favorite methods of layering in vintage and found items while recording your daily life. Remember to use the hashtag #creativebuggetsmessy on social media to share your work with the Get Messy and Creativebug communities.]]></description>
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      <title>Meditative Art Journaling</title>
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      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/meditative-art-journaling</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
      <author>Get Messy</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn how to make a meditative art journal that serves as a container for your hopes, fears, frustrations and more with the founders of Get Messy. You&rsquo;ll learn how to free write to get what&#39;s in your head onto the page, obliterate it with paint and meditative marks, use watercolor to channel your mood, then add quotes and lettering to complete your page. This small handbound book provides the perfect place to journal and explore your feelings through words and art. Remember to use the hashtag #creativebuggetsmessy on social media to share your work with the Get Messy and Creativebug communities.]]></description>
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      <title>Acrylic Ink Painting: Capturing Complex Scenes</title>
      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/acrylic-ink-painting-capturing-complex-scenes</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>Missy Dunaway</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Join artist and world traveler, Missy Dunaway, on an advanced foray into sketchbook painting. In this class, Missy works with acrylic ink to render two complex scenes that capture the romance and nostalgia of the moment. In each painting, she mixes nuanced shades from a limited selection of colors and works in loads of detail. Missy shares her technique for mixing ink on the page, pushing and pulling elements until reaching the desired effect. Finally, she shows how to re-evaluate the darks and lights to pull the image into dazzling balance.<br />
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New to acrylic ink? Try out <a href="https://www.creativebug.com/instructors/missy-dunaway">Missy’s beginner classes </a>here on Creativebug.<br />
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      <title>Make an Altered Box</title>
      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/make-an-altered-box</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>Mou Saha</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn how to make a customizable keepsake box, ideal for storing your loose art journal pages and small works of art. Designer and avid art journaler, Mou Saha, shows you how to transform a plain paper mache box into a magical book-like box using collage, stencils, paints and stamps. The finished box will be just as gorgeous as the art journal pages you&rsquo;ll store inside. <b>Downloadable bookplate PDF included with class.</b><br />
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      <title>Playing with Acrylic Mediums</title>
      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/playing-with-acrylic-mediums</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
      <author>Lisa Solomon</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Many people are familiar with acrylic paints, but acrylic <em>mediums</em> are a bit more mysterious. In this pro-series class, artist and educator Lisa Solomon provides a thorough lesson on how acrylic mediums can help you create everything from textured impasto surfaces to smooth resin-like finishes. You&rsquo;ll learn all about the transparency, translucency and opacity of your paints, and how to combine them with acrylic mediums to create glazes that will add depth and dimension. Along the way, Lisa demonstrates how use a photo as an underpainting and build thin layers of color to create a finished piece. She&#39;ll also show you how to collage using matte and gloss gel medium, create resin effects with pouring medium, and work on glass to create acrylic &ldquo;skins.&rdquo; Learning about new materials has never been this fun or vibrant.<br />
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New to acrylic painting? Get started with Lisa&#39;s <a href="https://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/acrylic-painting-for-beginners-app-version">beginner&#39;s course</a>!&nbsp;]]></description>
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      <title>Acrylic Ink Painting: Playing with Light and Shadow</title>
      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/acrylic-ink-painting-playing-with-light-and-shadow</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
      <author>Missy Dunaway</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn how to translate photos into gestural paintings that capture the memory of the moment better than a photograph. Painter, Fullbright fellow and world traveler, Missy Dunaway, will walk you through her process of painting with acrylic inks in Moleskine journals. In this class, she uses an impressionistic approach to create a daylight landscape, adding shadowy details for interest. You&rsquo;ll learn how to create your very own original painting in layers, mixing color on the page and using evocative brushwork to bring the painting to life.&nbsp;]]></description>
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      <title>Acrylic Ink Painting: Starting a Travel Journal</title>
      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/acrylic-ink-painting-starting-a-travel-journal</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 13 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>Missy Dunaway</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn the painting techniques of world traveler, Fullbright fellow and avid sketchbook painter, Missy Dunaway, as she demonstrates her approach to keeping an acrylic ink travel journal. Missy uses photos from her travels as a jumping off point, capturing the feeling and mood of the moments they depict. She recreates a nocturnal scene in this class, sharing her impressionistic approach to color and brushwork. By watching Missy work, you will learn how to paint with acrylic inks, breaking down a landscape into masses of color, then working in layers to realize composition and detail. Missy shows how to work with mistakes, mix colors right on the page, and paint your way through photographic moments, made more nostalgic and romantic in the painting process.]]></description>
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      <title>Painting Watercolor Pet Portraits</title>
      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/painting-watercolor-pet-portraits</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>Christine Aria Hostetler</author>
      <description><![CDATA[You don&#39;t have to be a drawing or painting expert to create a beautiful watercolor pet portrait. Artist and illustrator, Christine Aria, shares her fail-proof technique for painting furry friends. Learn how to select a photo of your pet that will translate into a successful final painting, and then transfer the image to your paper to create a framework for painting. Christine shares copious tips for creating a custom palette and painting realistic details with layers of color. This class is an ideal deep-dive for anyone who wants a fearless introduction to painting animal forms.]]></description>
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      <title>Creative Doodling</title>
      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/creative-doodling</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>Pam Garrison</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Stretch your creative muscles and join Pam Garrison in this fun four-part celebration of doodling. In Pam&rsquo;s classes, mistakes are embraced and you are encouraged to think outside of the box as you play with your designs and develop an expanded visual vocabulary. The great thing about doodling is that anyone can do it, nearly anywhere! If you already doodle while on the phone, in meetings or in the margins of your notebook, Pam&rsquo;s class will help you take your creative doodling practice even further.&nbsp;]]></description>
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      <title>Creative Doodling</title>
      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/creative-doodling</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>Pam Garrison</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Stretch your creative muscles and join Pam Garrison in this fun four-part celebration of doodling. In Pam&rsquo;s classes, mistakes are embraced and you are encouraged to think outside of the box as you play with your designs and develop an expanded visual vocabulary. The great thing about doodling is that anyone can do it, nearly anywhere! If you already doodle while on the phone, in meetings or in the margins of your notebook, Pam&rsquo;s class will help you take your creative doodling practice even further.&nbsp;]]></description>
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      <title>Creative Doodling</title>
      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/creative-doodling</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>Pam Garrison</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Stretch your creative muscles and join Pam Garrison in this fun four-part celebration of doodling. In Pam&rsquo;s classes, mistakes are embraced and you are encouraged to think outside of the box as you play with your designs and develop an expanded visual vocabulary. The great thing about doodling is that anyone can do it, nearly anywhere! If you already doodle while on the phone, in meetings or in the margins of your notebook, Pam&rsquo;s class will help you take your creative doodling practice even further.&nbsp;]]></description>
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      <title>Creative Doodling</title>
      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/creative-doodling</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>Pam Garrison</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Stretch your creative muscles and join Pam Garrison in this fun four-part celebration of doodling. In Pam&rsquo;s classes, mistakes are embraced and you are encouraged to think outside of the box as you play with your designs and develop an expanded visual vocabulary. The great thing about doodling is that anyone can do it, nearly anywhere! If you already doodle while on the phone, in meetings or in the margins of your notebook, Pam&rsquo;s class will help you take your creative doodling practice even further.&nbsp;]]></description>
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      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/playing-with-watercolor</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2016 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>Lindsay Stripling</author>
      <description><![CDATA[In this 3-part series, artist and teacher Lindsay Stripling teaches you core watercolor techniques, and then encourages you to use your creativity to make the medium your own. Throughout this series, you will learn watercolor essentials like mixing colors and handling brushes, and then move on to more advanced techniques like adding depth with glazing, working &ldquo;wet into wet,&rdquo; playing with light and dark, and creating textures with masking fluid and salt. This comprehensive course is the perfect skill-builder for those who want to push their artistic limits.<br />
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      <pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2016 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>Lindsay Stripling</author>
      <description><![CDATA[In this 3-part series, artist and teacher Lindsay Stripling teaches you core watercolor techniques, and then encourages you to use your creativity to make the medium your own. Throughout this series, you will learn watercolor essentials like mixing colors and handling brushes, and then move on to more advanced techniques like adding depth with glazing, working &ldquo;wet into wet,&rdquo; playing with light and dark, and creating textures with masking fluid and salt. This comprehensive course is the perfect skill-builder for those who want to push their artistic limits.<br />
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      <title>Playing with Watercolor</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2016 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>Lindsay Stripling</author>
      <description><![CDATA[In this 3-part series, artist and teacher Lindsay Stripling teaches you core watercolor techniques, and then encourages you to use your creativity to make the medium your own. Throughout this series, you will learn watercolor essentials like mixing colors and handling brushes, and then move on to more advanced techniques like adding depth with glazing, working &ldquo;wet into wet,&rdquo; playing with light and dark, and creating textures with masking fluid and salt. This comprehensive course is the perfect skill-builder for those who want to push their artistic limits.<br />
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      <title>Color Wheel Basics: Working with Paints and Colored Pencils</title>
      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/color-wheel-basics-working-with-paints-and-colored-pencils</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>Molly Hatch</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn how to mix and manage colors in this artistic primer course. Illustrator Molly Hatch explains how the color wheel works, showing how to mix secondary and tertiary colors using primary colors, and how to mix tints and shades. Finally, she demonstrates how to create a personalized palette for your artwork with a fun coloring book page exercise (PDF included with class).<br />
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      <title>Mixing Black Using Acrylic Paint</title>
      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/mixing-black-using-acrylic-paint</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 07 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
      <author>Lisa Solomon</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Instead of using black paint right out of the tube, learn how to mix your own by combining dark brown and dark blue acrylic paints. Lisa Solomon demonstrates how the addition of other colors can create warm and cool tones in your black mixture, adding extra depth to your paintings.<br />
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      <title>Acrylic Painting for Beginners</title>
      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/acrylic-painting-for-beginners-app-version</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
      <author>Lisa Solomon</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Get a firm foundation in acrylic painting with this fun three-part series taught by artist and professor Lisa Solomon. Lisa covers the basics of Acrylic Painting for Beginners, from learning about different tools and brushstrokes to creating your very own masterpiece. This class is chock-full of information, so grab your paints and get ready for an engaging journey in Acrylics 101.<br />
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      <title>Acrylic Painting for Beginners</title>
      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/acrylic-painting-for-beginners-app-version</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
      <author>Lisa Solomon</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Get a firm foundation in acrylic painting with this fun three-part series taught by artist and professor Lisa Solomon. Lisa covers the basics of Acrylic Painting for Beginners, from learning about different tools and brushstrokes to creating your very own masterpiece. This class is chock-full of information, so grab your paints and get ready for an engaging journey in Acrylics 101.<br />
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      <title>Acrylic Painting for Beginners</title>
      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/acrylic-painting-for-beginners-app-version</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
      <author>Lisa Solomon</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Get a firm foundation in acrylic painting with this fun three-part series taught by artist and professor Lisa Solomon. Lisa covers the basics of Acrylic Painting for Beginners, from learning about different tools and brushstrokes to creating your very own masterpiece. This class is chock-full of information, so grab your paints and get ready for an engaging journey in Acrylics 101.<br />
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      <title>Acrylic Painting: How to Clean Paintbrushes</title>
      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/acrylic-painting-how-to-clean-paintbrushes</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
      <author>Lisa Solomon</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, your paintbrushes and tools can serve you well for years as long as you clean and care for them properly. In this quick class, Lisa Solomon demonstrates how to clean your tools like a pro. You will learn how to scrape your palette clean, and how to thoroughly clean and care for your brushes between uses.<br />
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      <title>How to Cut a Mat and Frame Your Artwork</title>
      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/cut-a-mat-and-frame-your-artwork</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
      <author>Hilary Williams</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Having your artwork and photos professionally framed can be pricey&mdash;especially if you have several pieces to frame. In this class, Hilary Williams shows how to professionally mat and frame your artwork at home for a fraction of the price. You will learn how to mount and back artwork of any size and add a dust cover to finish it off. Whether you&rsquo;re an artist with a collection of pieces that need to be framed, or you simply want to frame your favorite family photos, this class will show you exactly how simple it is to get a professional look at home.]]></description>
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      <title>How to Make Watercolor Cards</title>
      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/how-to-make-watercolor-holiday-cards</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
      <author>Courtney Cerruti</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn how to make simple watercolor cards that you&rsquo;ll enjoy making just as much as your friends and family will enjoy receiving. Courtney Cerruti demonstrates how to create elegant motifs using watercolor and simple brushstrokes or how to use a stencil to apply watercolor if you feel intimidated by the medium. Learn how to personalize your cards with a family photo and make photocopies to create an entire set of handmade cards. Finally, add that same personal touch to your envelopes by making an envelope liner using the same photocopied watercolor technique.<br />
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      <title>Creative Sketchbooking</title>
      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/creative-sketchbooking</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>Pam Garrison</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn how to develop a unique, intuitive artistic style with Pam Garrison. In this four-part journey, Pam shares her approach to using &quot;action and reaction&quot; to create artwork in a sketchbook. Learn how to draw and doodle using your dominant and non-dominant hands and create backgrounds with collage and abstract brush strokes. You will continue to build on your backgrounds throughout the course, allowing each action to be inspired by your last. This class is truly an inspiration for anyone who feels they lack creativity, as Pam encourages everyone to find the artist within.]]></description>
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      <title>Creative Sketchbooking</title>
      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/creative-sketchbooking</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>Pam Garrison</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn how to develop a unique, intuitive artistic style with Pam Garrison. In this four-part journey, Pam shares her approach to using &quot;action and reaction&quot; to create artwork in a sketchbook. Learn how to draw and doodle using your dominant and non-dominant hands and create backgrounds with collage and abstract brush strokes. You will continue to build on your backgrounds throughout the course, allowing each action to be inspired by your last. This class is truly an inspiration for anyone who feels they lack creativity, as Pam encourages everyone to find the artist within.]]></description>
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      <title>Creative Sketchbooking</title>
      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/creative-sketchbooking</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>Pam Garrison</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn how to develop a unique, intuitive artistic style with Pam Garrison. In this four-part journey, Pam shares her approach to using &quot;action and reaction&quot; to create artwork in a sketchbook. Learn how to draw and doodle using your dominant and non-dominant hands and create backgrounds with collage and abstract brush strokes. You will continue to build on your backgrounds throughout the course, allowing each action to be inspired by your last. This class is truly an inspiration for anyone who feels they lack creativity, as Pam encourages everyone to find the artist within.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>Pam Garrison</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn how to develop a unique, intuitive artistic style with Pam Garrison. In this four-part journey, Pam shares her approach to using &quot;action and reaction&quot; to create artwork in a sketchbook. Learn how to draw and doodle using your dominant and non-dominant hands and create backgrounds with collage and abstract brush strokes. You will continue to build on your backgrounds throughout the course, allowing each action to be inspired by your last. This class is truly an inspiration for anyone who feels they lack creativity, as Pam encourages everyone to find the artist within.]]></description>
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      <title>DIY Room Décor: Painted Fabric Wall Art</title>
      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/diy-room-decor-painted-fabric-wall-art</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>Courtney Cerruti</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn how to transform painted cotton fabric into bold, abstract wall d&eacute;cor. Using expressive brush strokes in a color palette of your choice, Courtney Cerruti shows you how to paint abstractly on fabric, then &ldquo;frame&rdquo; your painted fabric in embroidery hoops. The finished pieces are lightweight and super easy to hang &ndash; perfect for sprucing up a bedroom or making any space your own.]]></description>
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      <title>How to Make a Blank Art Journal</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
      <author>Dawn DeVries Sokol</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn how to make two kinds of blank mixed-media journals: one from upcycled cereal boxes and a sewn spine; the other with a hard cover book, scrap papers, duct tape, and a button closure. These simple journals are easy to create and are perfect for on-the-go journaling to capture all your creative endeavors.]]></description>
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      <title>Colorful Abstract Painting</title>
      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/create-a-colorful-abstract-painting</link>
      <pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2014 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
      <author>Courtney Cerruti</author>
      <description><![CDATA[You don&rsquo;t need to consider yourself a painter to create this colorful work of art. Courtney introduces you to a bold way of applying color to a canvas that results in this bright, abstract field of color. Courtney talks you through how to create a cohesive palette, then evaluate and build your work of art until you determine that it&rsquo;s ready to grace your walls with its confident swaths of color.]]></description>
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