Do you want your projects to look like works of art? You’ll want to take one or more of these classes with Tonya at Peddler’s Den!
Interested in taking one of these classes? Join us May 8-10, 2025 in Novi, Michigan at the Great Lakes Mega Meet Paper Crafting Convention. Registration will open March 26, 2025 at 7pm, and close April 25, 2025 at midnight! Click here for the complete schedule of classes!
Register for the 2025 GLMMBleed Proof White
(Bleed Proof White)
Instructor: Tonya Weakley; Sponsored by: Peddlers Den
Explore the magic of Bleed Proof White! This is primarily a free-hand art class, but don’t let that intimidate you! Anyone can do this, although some will find it easy, and others will be challenged. You will make clouds, water and wild flowers. Everyone’s results will be different!
Leave class with: 4 cards and knowledge.
Skill level: All Levels
Supplies: small container of water, cotton balls (6-8), wet wipes and adhesive.
S1030D-$30.00 Saturday 5/10/2025 10:30AM (1 Hour)
Elegant Box for A2 Cards
(Elegant Card Box)
Instructor: Tonya Weakley; Sponsored by: Peddlers Den
In this workshop you will make this elegant box. It is the perfect size to store A2 cards and envelopes, but can also be used for other items.
Leave class with: Card box, and extra materials (may require finishing at home).
Skill level: All Levels
Supplies: paper trimmer, scissors, small ruler, dry adhesive (tape runner recommended), bone folder and your favoirte tool to set small, self adhesive gems.
T1200D-$30.00 Thursday 5/8/2025 12:00PM (1 Hour)
Elegant Pleated Cards
(Elegant Pltd Cards)
Instructor: Tonya Weakley; Sponsored by: Peddlers Den
This workshop will help you make pleated greeting cards. Kit includes a large assortment of floral ephemera, doilies, self adhesive gems, and assembly papers for 6 A2 cards, similar to what the photo shows. Each person’s final cards may be different, as you select the ephemera you wish to use and the placement of your gems!
Leave class with: 3-4 of the 6 cards, and all the materials to complete the rest at home.
Skill level: All Levels
Supplies: paper trimmer, scoring board, scissors, small ruler, wet and dry adhesives. Optional: bone folder and your favorite tool to set small, self-adhesive gems.
T1030D-$30.00 Thursday 5/8/2025 10:30AM (1 Hour)
Mountain Brook Spot Color Perspective
(Mt. Brook Perspctv.)
Instructor: Tonya Weakley; Sponsored by: Peddlers Den
This technique class is built on the art principle that things that are far away appear lighter (smaller and less distinct). We will be teaching you to use this principle.
Leave class with: A scene/card plus new knowledge. You will also take home a stamp set (new or used) that you use in class.
Skill level: All Levels
Supplies: Assorted dye ink pads (yellows, greens, browns and black). Pigment and hybrid ink will NOT work. Additionally bring scissors, medium sized acrylic blocks, a handle to use with your blending ovals, permanent tape runner or permanent double sided scotch tape, and wet wipes. If you prefer to use very small blending brushes (instead of ovals) you may, but your results will vary. Please contact Tonya in advance if you have questions: 256-660-0999.
F1030D-$30.00 Friday 5/9/2025 10:30AM (1 Hour)
Night and Day at the Lake
(Night and Day)
Instructor: Tonya Weakley; Sponsored by: Peddlers Den
This class will teach you to build a scene using masking, as well as how to use the tipple brush, mono chromatic technique and values to create a stunning night scene! You will work on both coated and uncoated cardstock. We colored our daytime scene with Prismacolor pencils, but you can use your favorite medium.
Leave class with: 2 cards (may need to be colored at home), and knowledge.
Skill level: Intermediate
Supplies: black ink pad, assorted light to dark blue DYE based ink pads, scissors, assorted sizes of acrylic blocks (one must accommodate a 5″ wide image), white gel pen and your favorite coloring medium (we used colored pencils). Contact Tonya in advance with questions 256-660-0999.
F1200D-$30.00 Friday 5/9/2025 12:00PM (1 Hour)
Watercolor For Card Makers
(Watercolor For Card )
Instructor: Tonya Weakley; Sponsored by: Peddlers Den
This class is designed to help stampers/card makers explore the use of watercolor on A2 size cards. In this class you will have the opportunity to work on florals and a landscape, using 2 different types of paper suitable for watercolored cards. Your kit will include various images on 2 types of paper. While we only have 1 hour together, you will explore the differences with me. I expect each person to have their own favorites, but my goal is to introduce you to some of the options, and help you understand them. The photo shows examples of what you can do, although embellishment and assembly are not part of the class. We will spend the entire class time exploring watercolor papers and technique.
Leave class with: You will begin several cards, but likely not finish, as you learn watercolor techniques.
Skill level: All Levels
Supplies: Paper towels or rag (for cleaning brushes between colors), and at least one small water brush. Having 2 or 3 is beneficial. The water brush(es) need to be small tip/brushes suitable for detail work, and must not leak. Please test yours prior to class. Also bringing a small container of water. Your kit will include a paint brush that is not a water brush, and you may need to refill your water brushes.
S1200D-$30.00 Saturday 5/10/2025 12:00PM (1 Hour)