CLASS CALENDAR

I am pleased and excited to announce that as of April 1, 2008 we moved to a wonderful new studio and spacious Classroom which seats up to 25 in Cumming, Georgia. (just north of Atlanta)!  Of course you are all invited to come visit and take a few of my creative classes, which I know you will enjoy. My new address is:
                                         
                                          DIBONA STUDIO
                                          115 Enterprise Drive
                                          Suite D
                                          Cumming, Georgia 30040-1606
                                          Tel:  770-346-8551

 I will continue to teach at the Spruill Center for The Arts in Dunwoody, Georgia as well as You Gotta Have Art, Roswell and Alpharetta, Georgia and Callanwolde Fine Arts Center,  in Atlanta.  Please note below for class information and registration. Also, if you are interested in taking private classes, either in a group or as an individual, please feel free to contact me either by email or phone. I am also available to teach groups at your location as well as offer special instruction.  Happy Creating!    Patricia

CLASS LOCATIONS:
Dibona Designs School of Art/Studio, Cumming, Ga.770-346-8551
Spruill Center for the Arts, Dunwoody, Georgia 770-394-3447
Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, Atlanta, Georgia 404-872-5338
Yor Gotta Have Art, Alpharetta, Georgia 770-667-9337

See below for descriptions and images.


April, 23th, 2008   (10:00 am - 5:00 pm)  Studio location

            JOURNEY TO AN UNKOWN LAND

            

            Instructor Fee and Materials:   $150.00        


April 30th, 2008  (10:00 am - 3:00 pm)  Studio location

           POLLAGE (Paint and collage on canvas)

          See Below for description

          Instructor Fee and Materials:   $125.00 


May 10th, 2008  (11;00 am - 4:00 pm)  The Spruill Center

          POLLAGE

          Call Spruill for registration and directions.
          (see description below)

June 11th, 2008  (2 Classes) 10:00 am - 12:30 pm or 6:30 - 9:00 pm (Studio)
          COLLAGE CARD MAKING
         Create beautiful collage cards using several different techniques including layering of papers and transparency images, glass beads, studio embellishments, vintage ribbons, walnut ink, rubber stamps and embossing.  Die cut your cards and envelops from my designed collage and solid papers.  Make as many as you desire during the class.      $40.00 includes materials.   (see samples below) 


June 14th, 2008  (11:00 am - 4:00 pm )   The Spruill Center

          POLLAGE II (Paint & Collage on Canvass)

          Call Spruill for registration and directions.


Please call the Studio to register fo"STUDIO" classes:  770-346-8551


FUTURE CLASSES
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The Spruill Center for the Arts proudly sponsors Patricia Dibona and 2 Outstanding Art Workshops this Summer!

July 27, 2008    Alchemy Book of Wonder  11:00 am - 4:00 pm  (see below)

August 3, 2008  The Dibona Dream Box    12:00 noon - 4:00 pm (see below)


Patricia's "DREAM BOX"

Just in time for holiday gift giving. We will begin with a naked wooden box; that we will paint inside and out. Then collage with a selection of my vintage papers from DiBona Designs, and add embellishments, ribbons, metal work and microscope slide piece on the top of the box, finish with adding vintage velvet ribbons, trimmings and charms, small legs, and a metal word plate to complete your project. This is a wonderful hand made gift where every box is completely different and unique. Learn how to make one and then you can make everyone a box. See examples on instructor’s website.  Supply fee of $30 PAYABLE at workshop.

To register for above Classes and directions, please call the Spruill Center for the Arts (770-394-3447).


UPCOMING WORKSHOPS! (dates to be announced)


            Love Potion #9

            Make a Love Potion Book. We start with the cover of a vintage

            book, velvet matteboard, metal, velvet aged ribbon, brads,metal

            words, and a little bit of magic. This book is designed with a

            folded spine and the pages are painted with several layers of

            paint and wax, then covered with Italian gold paint for an aged

            and magical page background. We will collage and affix images,

            metal pieces and embellishments to the pages. Add a bottle
           
of Love Potion, the words from the song, you will slip your potion inside the pages of this powerful little red book and save it for the right one!   

            words, and a little bit of magic. This book is designed with a

            folded spine and the pages are painted with several layers of

            paint and wax, then covered with Italian gold paint for an aged

            and magical page background. We will collage and affix images,

            metal pieces and embellishments to the pages. Add a bottle
           
of Love Potion, the words from the song, you will slip your potion inside the pages of this powerful little red book and save it for the right one!   

            words, and a little bit of magic. This book is designed with a

            folded spine and the pages are painted with several layers of

            paint and wax, then covered with Italian gold paint for an aged

            and magical page background. We will collage and affix images,

            metal pieces and embellishments to the pages. Add a bottle
           
of Love Potion, the words from the song, you will slip your potion inside the pages of this powerful little red book and save it for the right one!   

            words, and a little bit of magic. This book is designed with a

            folded spine and the pages are painted with several layers of

            paint and wax, then covered with Italian gold paint for an aged

            and magical page background. We will collage and affix images,

            metal pieces and embellishments to the pages. Add a bottle
           
of Love Potion, the words from the song, you will slip your potion inside the pages of this powerful little red book and save it for the right one!   

            words, and a little bit of magic. This book is designed with a

            folded spine and the pages are painted with several layers of

            paint and wax, then covered with Italian gold paint for an aged

            and magical page background. We will collage and affix images,

            metal pieces and embellishments to the pages. Add a bottle
           
of Love Potion, the words from the song, you will slip your potion inside the pages of this powerful little red book and save it for the right one!   

            words, and a little bit of magic. This book is designed with a

            folded spine and the pages are painted with several layers of

            paint and wax, then covered with Italian gold paint for an aged

            and magical page background. We will collage and affix images,

            metal pieces and embellishments to the pages. Add a bottle
           
of Love Potion, the words from the song, you will slip your potion inside the pages of this powerful little red book and save it for the right one!   

            words, and a little bit of magic. This book is designed with a

            folded spine and the pages are painted with several layers of

            paint and wax, then covered with Italian gold paint for an aged

            and magical page background. We will collage and affix images,

            metal pieces and embellishments to the pages. Add a bottle
           
of Love Potion, the words from the song, you will slip your potion inside the pages of this powerful little red book and save it for the right one!   

            

           

          
       

         
       


         
       

      JOURNEY TO THE UNKNOWN


        We will start with 5 x 7 canvas boards, suspended between dowels

         of wood or twigs, wrapped with wire and embellished with fibers and
         charms.  Each Panel will become its own little collage painting.  You will
         spread gesso on the canvas boards, as well as use acylics, primary  elements, gels, crackle, clay, metal fibers, images, rubberstamps, and more.  
You sure will learn alot of techniques in this class!    Your finished piece will
         stand on its own and make a statement of your own personal journey.
         Printed images will include vintage maps, medieval dragons, goddess and
         
        ALTERED VINTAGE SHADOW BOX

       You will begin with a butterfly specimen box with glass cover.  On the
       inside you will use gesso, paint to give you a basic coat which will
       prepare you for your collage images.   You will use vintage images of
       different French Women on transparency sheets (choosing you own
       images); and layer such into your collage.  You wil also use vintage
       ribbons, lace, charms, velvet leaves, buttons, postcards, and other
       printed material to add to your piece.  Once the inside is completed,
      you can use reproductions of vintage stamps to create the outside
      mosaic trims.   You are invited to bring your own vintage pieces to
     add to your shadowbox.   Truly a terrific class!

    SEE MORE BELOW......


       

CLASS -JOURNEY TO AN UNKNOWN LAND
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COMPLETED PROJECT

HOLIDAY DREAM BOXES CLASS
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HOLIDAY DREAM BOXES CLASS

POLLAGE WORKSHOP
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WITH PATRICIA DIBONA

COLLAGE CARD MAKING CLASS
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CELEBRATE GREETING CARD
COLLAGE CARD MAKING CLASS
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FROM THE WINDOW
COLLAGE CARD MAKING CLASS
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SWEET MEMORIES CARD

ATC TRADING CARDS
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PLEASE CALL STUDIO TO TAKE THIS CLASS
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PLEASE CALL STUDIO TO TAKE THIS CLASS

PLEASE CALL STUDIO TO SCHEDULE THIS CLASS
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PLEASE CALL STUDIO TO SCHEDULE THIS CLASS

BLACK TAG BOOK
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BLACK TAG BOOK

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   "  The purpose of life is to create...so we know who we are"  ~  Patricia Dibona  
 

 To arrange a private class, or Group Classes in your hometown (nationwide), please contact the Studio. 770-346-8551.  
 
 
Classes also by Appointment :
 
See above flyers and workshops listed below....



POLLAGE WORKSHOP -
  Altered art techniques on Canvas (Beginner -intermediate level)
 

Join Patricia in this unique class which combines painting with collage art on canvas.   You will create your very own canvas painting using your imagination and Patricia's latest collage and acrylic painting techniques.   You will learn the methods of building up a blank canvas using gel mediums, collage and paint, rubberstamps, embellishments, charms, ribbons, tags, papers and various other components from the Dibona Studio.   (see examples in the Gallery Section).   At the conclusion of this workshop you will have created a Pollage Canvas that you can frame as your "work of art".  This is one of Patricia's most popular classes with her students coming back again and again.   No previous experience necessary.    
 

 



SCRAPBOOKING THE ARTIST'S WAY!


Join Patricia as she teaches you the secrets to beautiful scrapbook pages using a variety of artistic techniques to make your scrapbooks a work of art.  You will also learn the basics of how to scan your photos, enlarge, hand color in photoshop and print your pages out on our digital
printer.  Materials include beautiful collage papers, embellishments, ribbons and more.  You can also bring some of your favorite family photos or use the studio's collection of vintage photos to make your scrapbook pages the "artists way!"



Slide Mount Journals


Patricia will show you how to work with ordinary slide mounts, art papers, transparencies and embellishments to personalize Patricia's writing journal.  You will also learn how to use many of Patricia's techniques to  transform small objects into art.


Shadowbox Class


Come join us as Patricia teaches you to design a beautiful collage glass-top
shadowbox.  Similar to those you see at the Studio.  You will use a butterfly specimen box, art papers, mini-crystal beads, trinkets and ribbon plus some items you can bring from home.  Learn the rules of good composition, how to make the
outside box part of your design and how to decorate the box with your own personal theme.  Once you learn these techniques, you can make your own shadowbox at home to decorate any wall or furniture piece.

Intuition and Creativity Workshop - "Altered" Altar
 
Join Patricia Dibona for her acclaimed two day workshop on unleashing your creative flow and intuition.  Learn how to work with and use The Three Phases of the creative cycle to enhance your creativity.   Explore how the mind works and the differences between the conscious,subconscious, and super conscious and what role they play in creativity.   Day one of the workshop will also include the importance of dreams and  symbols and how they can be used with your creativity.  You will also create your own collage Dream Journal in the process.  
 
 Step by step, Patricia  will take you through the process of guided mediations and other exercises to tap into your creative flow.  Understand the importance of  your intuitive nature when working with the creative process. 

 
On Day two,  you will tap into all you learned and your creative flow to design and collage a special Oak wood altar using  paint, collage, clay,  ribbons, rubberstamps,charms and  a variety of other embellishments and components.  When completed, your altar which represent a sacred work of art  connected with your natural creative flow.   This workshop will truly spark your innermost creativity and take you to a new level  of  expression.
(See Gallery Section for example of sacred altar at
www.dibonadesigns.com

All supplies, including workbook, altar, paints, collage, vellum and specialty papers, embellishments, rubberstamps, clay, ribbons, foils and other components are included.  
 

Small Tag Book

Create a small altered tag book using tags, ribbons, rubberstamps, embellishments and transparencies.  You create the theme. A great gift project for family or friends.



Altered Book Workshop


This is the class everybody waits for!   Patricia will de-mystify the latest in altered books by showing individual techniques to make really unique books, as you see in Somerset Studio Magazine and Paper art Magazine.    A class which should not be missed in interested in altered books!

Artist Trading Cards



Come and create your own unique 2" x 3" ATC cards. (Artist Trading Cards).   These are small art treasures you can trade with your friends.  You will use artful papers, rubberstamps, overlays and all the cool stuff around the studio.  Patricia will guide you with design techniques and special ideas.



The Alchemy Book


Join Patricia as she shares a few of her secret altered art techniques to create her mysterious Alchemy Book.  There is no class quite like this one!  You will create this wonderous book from scratch as each page becomes a work of art.  You will be guided on this magical journey by only Patricia and her special paints, melted beeswax, rubberstamps, metal embossing and other materials that will make your book a artistic wonder!   This was rated as one of the most popular classes at the 2005 Altered Art Jubilee in Woodstock, Georgia and has been expanded since then to include additional techniques.


Valentine Accordion Book


This is one of the most popular classes Patricia offers.   This time we've added a twist by having you create accordion books filled with vintage Valentine cards and love notes.   You will be using very special papers selected for this class.  You will learn to make an accordion style book from scratch, as well as altering the pages with paint and background papers and then embellishing them with reproduction cards.   You will use Patricia's art papers, embellishments, dimensional glues mica chips and more.
 
 









 

 

  










 
 
 

 

 
 
 
 



 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 






 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
























 

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TEACHER PATRICIA DIBONA
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SHOWING HER VINTAGE ACCORDION BOOK

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