Nest Fest Special Offer

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Do you remember Nest Fest? Roben-Marie Smith’s online art festival that ran in spring 2024?

Well, it was a huge success! And, Roben-Marie is now offering the lessons as a standalone course.

So, if you’ve missed the live event, you can still explore the lessons on art supplies and techniques that we shared.

Roben-Marie is offering the Nest Fest lessons for a special early-bird price of $19 until November 24, 2024 (@ 9PM EST).

As a bonus, anyone who purchases during this time will also receive one month free in The Roben’s Nest membership!

Starting on November 24, the price will increase to $37.

The course included 12 video lessons, each about a different art medium, with a focus on the supplies you need and how to use them:

Joy Ting Charde – Oil Pastels & Pencils
Julie Hamilton – Paper
Marsha Valk – Gelli Printing
Tracey Wozniak – Watercolors
Stephanie Lee – Texture
Mary Beth Shaw – Stencil
Shay Michelle – Adhesives
Andrea Chebeleu – Acrylic Paint
Lisa Goddard – Eco-Dyeing
Anjuli Johnson – Encaustic
Roben-Marie Smith – Liquid Inks
Wendy Brightbill – Oil Paints

So, yes, this course is perfect for beginners; however, I know it also includes some nuggets for more seasoned creatives!

Check it out here: Nest Fest!

Best of Creative JumpStart Vol. 7

Nat Kalbach's Creative JumpStart Best Of Volume 7: the anniversary edition
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CJS21BestOf

Best of Creative JumpStart Vol. 7 is a collection of CJS video lessons from the archives. The theme for this collection is Unleash Your Inner Storyteller!

This anniversary collection includes project—and technique-based lessons from 20 talented mixed-media artists. Download the lessons to your library and enjoy learning at your own pace from a diverse group of Creative JumpStart classics. This collection is just $19.99 and is available immediately.

You will receive links to 20 downloadable video lessons from Creative JumpStart 2021. Here’s a small peek at part of my project that’s included:

Get ready to jump-start your creativity! Learn more and read a description of the lessons on Nathalie Kalbach’s website!

Nest Fest 2024

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You’re invited to join me at Roben-Marie Smith’s online art festival; Nest Fest, from 8 to 19 May 2024.

Each day, a guest artist will present a different art medium, with a focus on the supplies you need and how to use them.

I’ll (of course) be teaching a session on how to get started with gel printing on Friday 10 May 2024!

Nest Fest is a great chance to grow your artistic toolbox at no cost. Whether you’re a beginner or a skilled creative, there’s something here for everyone!

Schedule:
May 8: Joy Ting Charde – Oil Pastels & Pencils
May 9: Julie Hamilton – Paper
May 10: Marsha Valk – Gelli Printing
May 11: Tracey Wozniak – Watercolors
May 12: Stephanie Lee – Texture
May 13: Mary Beth Shaw – Stencil
May 14: Shay Michelle – Adhesives
May 15: Andrea Chebeleu – Acrylic Paint
May 16: Lisa Goddard – Eco-Dyeing
May 17: Anjuli Johnson – Encaustic
May 18: Roben-Marie Smith – Liquid Inks
May 19: Wendy Brightbill – Oil Paints

All videos will go live at 10:00 a.m. EDT (that’s 16:00 h CEST) each day and will be available for 24 hours.

Click here to sign up for Nest Fest 2024!

Something new!

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How are you?!

If you’re reading this, you’ve found my old blog. I’ve ‘moved’. I’m currently blogging (or vlogging) on Substack!

You can find new posts by clicking on ‘VLOGletter’ in the menu at the top of this page. Or go here: Substack.

Substack is a platform for newsletters/blogs. You can read my posts on my website, on the Substack website, and in the Substack app, or I can send each new post directly to your email inbox.

Subscribe to Substack VLOGletter

I’m sending out a new VLOGletter each Monday and Friday.

In my imagination, it’s a mix of my blog before Instagram and Instagram before Reels, but in the form of a newsletter.

I try to include a little video in each post; however, it’s also the place where I tell you more about what you see in the video, what I’m working on off-camera, what I’m enjoying, what I’m reading or watching and where I can keep you in the loop of new video tutorials, new classes and other news I might have.

If this sounds like something you might like, hit that subscribe button above!

I would love to see you there!

Marsha.

Beyond The Paper | Online Class

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Beyond The Paper - Mixed Media Art Journaling Workshop with Birgit Koopsen, Nathalie Kalbach and Marsha Valk

I’m beyond happy to announce that Nathalie Kalbach, Birgit Koopsen and I are back with a brand new collaborative mixed media workshop – Beyond The Paper!

In this three-week online workshop that begins on April 4th, 2021, we’re going to explore exciting and original substrates to create on.

Cardboard, Dura-Lar, Fabric, and more will be the foundation of our creations, and we will discuss how to make the most out of these unique surfaces.

Beyond The Paper - Mixed Media Art Journaling Workshop with Birgit Koopsen, Nathalie Kalbach and Marsha Valk

The three of us will present a variety of paper alternatives and techniques that work beautifully with them, including foam stamping, printmaking, collage, stitching, and image transfers, to name a few.

Sign up TODAY to take advantage of the Early Bird pricing! Head over to the website for more info and to sign up! >>> Beyond The Paper Online Workshop

And that’s not all!

Triple Play Stamp Set by Nathalie Kalbach, Birgit Koopsen and Marsha Valk

We’ve designed a 7-piece foam stamp set, especially for the workshop!

The Triple Play set includes six triangles (two designed by each of us) and then a hexagon border that they fit into.

I had so much fun designing my stamps. And, I cannot begin to describe how it feels to see them used by someone else! It’s weird and wonderful at the same time!

Can you guess which two are mine?

You can buy the Triple Play stamp set exclusively here: n*Store if you’re interested!

Beyond The Paper - MixeTriple Play Foam Stamp Set by Birgit Koopsen, Nathalie Kalbach and Marsha Valk