Altered Diva Online Workshops

A global classroom where EVERY seat is a front-row seat!!

Welcome to the creative network where mixed media artist Karyn Gartel will be offering several popular workshops online. Be sure to check back often for an updated list of workshop offerings!

2008 Class Calendar

Here is a tentative list of upcoming workshops starting January 2008. New workshops will be added as time permits, so be sure to check back to see what else will be offered!

Feb 18th- Mar 10 (4 weeks)
Words to Live By

March 3-April 7 (6 weeks)
Softly Spoken

April 14 - May 19 (6 weeks)
Mixed Media Landscapes

May 12-June 9 (5 weeks)
House Full of Junque

Virtual Classrooms

House Full of Junk May 12-June 9 (5 members)
Mixed Media Landscapes (28 members)

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Online Class FAQ's

Once you buy the class you will receive an email from Paypal confirming your order. You will not hear from me again until a week to 10 days before the class is scheduled to begin. At that time I will send you a classroom invite at the email provided in your paypal payment. In the classroom, I will post an up-to-date supply list and any other information you need to get prepared for the class beginning.
On the first day of class and on the same day of each subsequent week a lesson document is posted to a special classroom (also called a group)where the students login and read the assignments. Students can copy them onto their own computer or print them out. All of the lessons are yours to keep and you can print them to work from or pretty much do anything except share them with someone else. These documents take the place of the instructor standing in a room and explaining how to create the project. They’re a narrative with step-by-step instructions, photos, or videos that explain how to get from point A to point B, etc so that eventually once you’ve completed the steps in the final lesson you should have a finished project.
You’re free to work on the project at your convenience. You don’t have to be at your computer at a specific time on a particular day, and it’s the same for working on that week’s part of the project - you do it when you have the time.
If you have questions or want to chat with the other students you can login to the class forums. This is where all of the discussion for the class takes place. It’s totally voluntary – you don’t have to get involved if you don’t want to. The forums are private and only the students for each class and the respective instructor have access.

Questions? Comments? Please email Karyn at altered_diva@shaw.ca

Class policies, procedures and cancellation policy

*In order to participate in online classes offered by The Altered Diva, you must register here first. You must also pay your class fees before the first class begins.

*You are expected to have basic computer and Internet skills. You need to be able to browse the internet, login to the class group using an ID and password, and know how to download and save a document to your computer's hard drive. It would also be helpful to have either a digital camera or scanner, but it is not manditory. It is your responsibility to learn these skills before the class begins - they are NOT taught as part of the class.

*All course materials are copyrighted by the instructor, Karyn Gartel. The course material is not for public distribution under any circumstances. There is a ton of work put into each course, so please respect the intellectual property rights of my materials. Please do not sign up as a group and expect to pay one class fee for several people. I know I have no control over this, but I appreciate your honesty in this matter.

*REFUNDS- If you cancel before the class begins you will receive a 100% refund.

NO Refunds will be offered after the first lesson of any workshop.

New Workshop: House Full of Junk! May 12 - June 9, 2008

When you are looking for inspiration for making one-of-a-kind art, look no further than your own house!! You will be amazed by the amount of treasures (also known as JUNK!) you have been saving in drawers, basements, jewellery boxes, cabinets, and the kids' play room. I bet you have some great treasures hidden away, so this workshop will give you a unique opportunity to incorporate some of your treasures into a fabulous work of art
>PS. You can always let friends and family know what you may be looking for...but careful about being too vague or you may end up with something totally unexpected!

Skill Level: All levels
Time requirement: 4-6 hours

Week 1: Pocket full of junk
Week 2: Layered in Color
Week 3: Upstairs & Downstairs
Week 4: Stuck in the Past
Week 5: Finishing Touches

Class Fee: $55.00
Save your spot NOW!

The BEST Summer School Ever!!

Summer school for all you artsy fartsy folks?

Since starting the Altered Diva Online Network, we have had over 200 people sign up to be a part of this awesome place!! However, not everyone has had the opportunity to take a workshop, so I have decided to offer a great SUMMER SCHOOL!! For the months of June, July, and August you can join any class at any time....and you have until the end of summer to finish it!! You also won't have to wait for the assignments to be added weekly. Everything will be all posted and ready for you as soon as you register fo the class....how cool is that?

So, if you miss a few weeks...no problem!

If you have a visit from Great Aunt Mabel....no problem, just wait until she's gone!

If you have lots of time on your hands....no problem, take more than one class!

Here is a list of the classes being offered:

A Colorful Past:

We all love the timeless feel of vintage photos and they appear in a lot of today's mixed media art....but wouldn't you LOVE to see some color in them? In this COLOFUL workshop we will create some fabulous painted backgrounds and learn how to add lots of color to those traseured photos. We will also experiment with lots of whimsical ideas to make your art truly unique and fun!

Softly Spoken

Does the thought of picking up a paintbrush terrify you? Do you rely heavily on manufactured papers for your collage backgrounds? Are you looking for your own creative touch to add to your artwork? If you answered YES!! To any of these questions, this is a great workshop to get you kick-started on creating your own painted backgrounds. We will start the first portion of the workshop with some cool acrylic painting techniques for making a colorful background. We will also focus on creating mixed media collages that have a “softer side” as we work with copies of vintage photos, quotes, and adding our own whimsical touches. Discussion will cover the major principles of design including balance, contrast, proportion and more. We will also be experimenting with doodling and hand lettering…come on…be brave!! There is no wrong way to do it except not to do it all. We all struggle with our desire to do it “right” but first you have to give yourself permission to TRY IT!! By the end of the class you will leave with several finished backgrounds, basic knowledge of collage design, and even a finished piece or two depending on how quickly you work.

Just Junque It!

Attention all hoarders, junk collectors, and finders of lost treasures!! If you have an overflowing stash of junque (yup...also known as junk!) it is high time you use some of it! This workshop will cover unique uses for a wide variety of items you may already have as we assemble them into works of art on canvas. Techniques will cover hand painted backgrounds, methods of adhering 3D objects onto canvas, and creating niches in canvas. We will also discuss how to build meaning into our pieces. Each student will complete at least one finished canvas...but you are welcome to do more as inspiration flows. I will have a good supply of junque to share, but remember that this is a time to use those items YOU have been saving for something special in the name of art! So go look in your basement, your yard, the desk, deep in your artroom, a toolshed, your jewelry box...and don't forget the kitchen junk drawer!! Even if you're not sure what it is...what the heck...just junque it!

Words to Live By

These days, who couldn’t use some inspiring words to live by? This workshop will teach you how to create some wonderful, whimsical, and wordy art dolls! We will be hand coloring a variety of images with various mediums and then assembling them. We will also be embellishing them with various found objects such as buttons, leaves, flowers, and charms to add character. You are only limited by your imagination, but if you’re stuck I have tonnes of ideas to share with you. The end result will be wonderful little art dolls that would be make wonderful gifts for anyone who needs a lift….or maybe just keep them for yourself!

Mixed Media Landscapes

Forum

Karen...other classes?

Are you going to do any of the fabric classes in the future?

Started by Gari-Ann May 5

Karyn - Your eMail Box is Full!

My email to you bounced back ... you are full! Wanted to let you know that I signed up for the House Full of Junk class ... I also posted about your workshops to my two Yahoo groups! Can't wait to ... Continue

Started by Teri May 2

Introduce yourself here!!
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Introduce yourself here. Tell us who you are, what you do, and why you are here. New members, we want to get know you. Each member should introduce themselves via a seperate discussion here. Other ... Continue

Started by Karyn Gartel. Last reply by ArtsyJutsu Apr 29.

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Now in Session: Mixed Media Landscapes April 14 - May 19 (6 weeks)

Last fall I started wanted to create some whimsical artwork for my living room. The end result was a series of paintings called "House on a Hill" and they captured my love of simple landscapes and a nostaligic folk art feeling....with a little funkiness mixed in!! After several requests, I have developed this series into a 6 week workshop that will focus on creating colorful landscapes, whimsical houses, and some great painting & collage techniques. I hope you will enjoy creating with me!

Time Requirement: 6-8 hours
Skill Level: All Levels
Class Fee: $60

Week 1: In the Beginning
Week 2: Day & Night
Week 3: Over the Hills...
Week 4: And thru the woods....
Week 5: Come to my House
Week 6: A Matter of Perspective