Brisbane Scrapbook and Papercraft Expo bookings open

I am SO excited to be the Guest Artist this year at Australia's largest Scrapbook and Papercraft Expo in Brisbane in June this year!  It is going to be one amazing event this year!!

I have the honor of teaching 3 wonderful classes full of techniques, tips and know how along with loads of design tips to help you long after you leave the class room!  The kits are jam packed and we will be having lots of fun!

BOOKINGS ARE OPEN in 1 hour from this post going live!! 

SESSION 1: 9:30 - 11:30am

Watercolour Mixed Media page 

All ability levels welcome

Who said plain cardstock layouts had to be boring? See the fun you can have with watercolours in this gender neutral, vibrant page which can be created with a softer palette as well, the choice is yours! In this class you will learn tips and ideas for creating pages without using pattern papers! Instead use stamps, stencils, die cuts and embellishments along with liquid mediums as you create a fun watercolour, mixed media page. Beck will share tips for layout design, how to use the right product for the right job as well as layering techniques that create lots of interest and detail to your pages without breaking the bank. This class is so much fun, you just need to bring along your willingness to have fun and learn!  

SESSION 2: 12noon – 2pm   

Mixed Media technique layout 

All levels welcome​

Creating mixed media backgrounds is so much fun, but when you are just starting out, and learning the why behind what works together for stunning results, it can be a challenge. In this class you will learn tips for the right mediums to go together while creating a stunning page full of interest, dimension and detail.  Come and learn background layering techniques while using sprays, gold leaf, stencils and stamps as well as other fun products. This class is so much fun you just to bring along your willingness to have fun and learn!Kit includes: Extra thick cardstock, patterned paper, Paperclay, flowers, die cuts, twine, mini mister, texture stamp, gold leaf, flower sequins and cotton. There will be lots of shared product to ensure you aren’t waiting too long, which will include DecoArt media shimmer misters and colour misters, The Crafter’s Workshop Stencils, DecoArt media modelling paste, Walnut Ink Distress Stain.

SESSION 2: 12noon – 2pm   

Gelatos mixed media inspirational reverse canvas 

All levels welcome

​In this class you will make a Canvas or Reverse canvas, the choice is yours. The reverse canvas is perfect for those travelling in for the expo or those wanting to give the canvas as a gift, as all of the extra dimension will be within the back of the canvas protecting the design. In the class, you will have fun with using gelatos on the canvas, learning some different uses for this versatile product along the way. By using stencils, Tinby Designs Metallic Melts, Spellbinders die cuts in metal and paper, sprays, gelatos, DecoArt media Modelling paste stamps and more, you will create a beautiful inspiring work of art perfect for any room. Come along with some strong liquid glue and have some fun! 

I am also running some GIVEAWAYS linked to my classes.  For those that book into all 3 classes before 30th April they will go into the draw to win a full set of ALL the dies used in the 3 classes!!  Also if you share my post on my Facebook page and leave a comment that you 'shared' it you will ALSO go into the draw to win one of the dies used (3 of these on offer)  

You can find the post HERE

I hope to see some of my wonderful followers there, so even if you don't book into my classes, please stop by the Classroom 2 and say hi!!  

Stay tuned too for some posts on all the lovely work I have had featured in some of the wonderful publications out at the moment, including some cover features!  Can't wait to share what I have been up to!!

Happy Creating

xxxBeck