The Stamp Act
58 Main St.
(Route 3A)
Marshfield, MA 02050
781-837-5890

Hours
Tues, Thurs, Fri. 10am-6pm
Sat. 10am-5pm
Sun. 12pm-5pm
Closed Mon. & Wed.
August 5th-8th 1:00pm-5:00pm - Kids Camp

Learn how to creative unique works of art with this beautiful craft that's based around the use of parchment paper. This is the perfect class for both beginners & intermediate parchment crafters. This will be a brand new project!

$125 for the week or $35 per individual session



August 5th 6:00pm-8:00pm (Tuesday) - Introduction to Scrapbooking


Have you got a lot of photos and want to make a scrapbook, but you're not sure where to start? In this workshop, we will cover the basics of getting started. We will make a layout while learning how to get started in scrapbooking. Bring a collection of photos from one event to get started. This workshop is sure to take the confusion out of scrapbooking!

$20




August 6th 6:00pm-8:00pm (Wednesday) - 3 Cards 1 Angel
You'll make 3 beautiful cards in this workshop - all designed using the same stamp. It's a great way to show the versatility of your images.
$20


August 9th 11:00am-3:00pm (Saturday) - Star Book
Taught by Gloria




Join Gloria as she teaches you how to make one of these beautiful star books! This would make an elegant keepsake for you or someone special.
$45


August 12th 11:00am-1:00pm (Tuesday) - Paper Quilting w/ Washi Paper
Taught by Gloria


Learn how to take beautiful Japanese papers and make them look like quilted designs on your cards. Don't panic - there is no sewing in this workshop. You will make elegant cards that look like they took hours instead of minutes.
$24


August 15th 10:00am-2:30pm (1/2 hr. for lunch) (Friday) - Snippets: A Unique Artist's Book

Taught by Kelly Kilmer
SnippetsCreate your own unique album filled with varying sizes of snippets, mementos and paper treasures. We will fill the pages with tiny ephemeral treasures noting what it is that makes these images to important to us. Turning the pages of a book like this fills us with simple joy and pleasure. Learn how to make your own snippet filled book that will inspire you!

Supply list- Students should please bring the following: Small selection of Collage ephemera (handmade/decorative paper, copies of old photos, magazine clippings, journal pages, art book pages, cherished cut outs-anything that "speaks" to you. Please make color copies of anything you wish to use more then once),Scissors, bone folder, 3 bristle brushes to paint and glue (no foam please), container to hold water in, cork backed metal ruler, black permanent ink pad (like Versafine or Memories) roll of paper towels, and a roll of waxed paper. The instructor will be supplying an array of professional artist acrylics and mediums, rubber stamps, collage ephemera, and all necessary materials.

$85


August 15th 3:00pm-7:00pm (Friday) - What Next
Taught by Kelly Kilmer
What NextYou've made your journal, your altered book, your artist's book. In fact, you've probably made more the one. You've got the gusto, now get the inspiration, the ideas and new techniques you've been craving for. In this workshop, we will spend the class working hands on IN the pages of your book. You will learn new mixed media techniques (yup, we'll cover it all-all NEW ideas!!) that will have you reaching for your paint brush or glue stick on a regular basis! Note: If you've never made a journal, you are welcome in this class! TONS of ideas provided for a variety of art forms including: Art Journals, Altered Books, ATCs, Canvas, Collage and MORE. ALL levels of experience are welcome in any of my classes!! You will need a journal or several sheets of heavy cardstock for this class!

Supply list- Students should, please, bring to class: Journal or cardstock (see description), Scissors, bone folder, cork backed metal ruler, 3 1" bristle brushes to paint and glue with, container to hold water, small selection of collage ephemera to use, roll of waxed paper, roll of paper towels. Questions? Please email Kelly at Egorey99@sbcglobal.net

$85


August 16th 10:00am-2:30pm (1/2 hr. for lunch) (Saturday) - Fukoro Toji or Little Bound Book
Taught by Kelly Kilmer
Fukoro Toji or Little Bound BookI love the size, shape and appearance of this book! It's small enough that it will fit in your purse. It's guaranteed to put a smile on your face as you work on the pages. Learn how to combine scrapbook paper, various ephemera, tape, layered writing, acrylic paint and more to create this unique journal unlike any you have seen before. Learn a new way of sewing the "4 hole Toji" stitch a la Kelly Style. Not only will you walk out with a book with several pages completed, but you'll walk out full of new and fresh ideas guaranteed to put the kick back into your artwork!
Supply list- Students should, please, bring to class: Clear packing tape, Scissors, bone folder, cork backed metal ruler, 3 1" bristle brushes to paint and glue with, container to hold water, small selection of collage ephemera to use, roll of waxed paper, roll of paper towels. Questions? Please email Kelly at Egorey99@sbcglobal.net
$85


August 16th 3:00pm-7:00pm (Saturday) - About Face
Taught by Kelly Kilmer

About FaceLearn how to use acrylic paints and various mixed media supplies combined with various collage elements to create your own, unique painted face. In this workshop, we'll start with some hands on learning and exploring how to create your own rainbow world of flesh colors. Then, we'll dive right in and make our own artist's book of exquisite and original hand painted collaged faces. Walk out with a finished book full of faces and your head spinning with new ideas. This is not a drawing class, but I guarantee you will love what we do!

Supply list-Please bring 1 or 2 magazines with a variety of faces to choose from (note: In choosing faces, you want large faces...hair dressing magazines are perfect...questions, email Kelly), a small variety (3 or 4) detailed brushes in various small sizes for detail work, Scissors, 3 bristle brushes to paint and glue (no foam please), cork backed metal ruler, black permanent ink pad (like Versafine or Memories *if you have one*),container to hold water in, roll of paper towels, and a roll of waxed paper. The instructor will be supplying an array of professional artist acrylics and mediums, rubber stamps, collage ephemera, and all necessary materials.

$85


August 19th-22nd 1:00pm-5:00pm - Kids Camp


Learn how to creative unique works of art with this beautiful craft that's based around the use of parchment paper. This is the perfect class for both beginners & intermediate parchment crafters. This will be a brand new project!

$125 for the week or $35 per individual session


August 24th 1:00pm-4:00pm (Sunday) - Metal Fairy
Taught by Kim Parkinson


Metal Fairy... Come fly with me! Push your boundaries into a new direction ...METAL EFFECTS! You'll create a beautiful doll fairy out of a wooden 'convertible' and assorted colors of metal. Our guest teacher, Kim, is certified in 10 Seconds Studio Metal and is here to show you how it's done. Each doll will be unique, created by you, using an array of molds and tools to push and form the metal into your design and creation. Once you've tried this, you'll be hooked. It's easy, fun and the look is stunning. Come on in and see the sample, we know you'll love it!
$35


August 26th 11:00am-1:00pm (Tuesday) - Introduction to Stamping (Part II)
There is so much information in our introduction to stamping that we've broken it up into 2 parts. Each part will teach you different things about the fun and diverse world of stamping! You will make a tag book with instructions on the back so that you have a great reference tool.
$20


August 26th 6:00pm-8:00pm (Tuesday) - Watercolor Stamping with Art Impressions - Bird House Mailboxes


Create this beautiful birdhouse mailboxes card using wonderful stamps from Art Impressions. It will look like you made a watercolor painting! You will be amazed at the images you've created using stamps, markers, and a paint brush.
$20


August 27th 11:00am-1:00pm (Wednesday) - Embossing Powder Techniques


Learn several different techniques for adding embossing to your paper crafts. You will learn basic embossing along with many other exciting uses for embossing powder that are sure to spark your creativity!
$25


August 28th 11:00am-1:00pm (Thursday) - All About Grungeboard
Have you heard about Tim Holtz's Grungeboard, but you didn't know what to do with it? In this workshop, I'll show you many ways of using Grungeboard in your projects - whether you make cards, scrapbooks, altered books, jewelry...you name it, there's a place in it for Grungeboard. You can even sew it onto clothing - and it can be put in the washing machine!
$22
Please sign up for classes early. We keep them small, and they can fill up quickly. Payment is required at the time of registration for all classes. Payment can be made in person or over the phone with a credit card (MasterCard or Visa.) Phone: 781-837-5890