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• Small Art Interest Group

  • Start
    Wed, October 01, 2025
  •  
  • End
    Wed, October 15, 2025
  •  
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    TWAL Studio 701 Sawdust Rd The Woodlands, TX 77380

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  SMALL ART INTEREST GROUP

  
  

  If you feel taking on an art project is daunting and you don't have time to create, maybe small art is just what you need!

  Not only is going small economical, but it also enables you to finish something in a short amount of time, try new subject matter and mediums, create a ready stash of "giftables", and participate in art trades and have fun!

  Small Art examples include:

  • Artist Trading Cards (2.5 in x 3.5 in)
  • Post Cards (4 in x 6 in or 5 in x 7 in)
  • Greeting Cards
  • Index Cards (3 in x 5 in)
  • Small canvases, panels, papers, etc.

  
  

  This fun Small Art group meets the first and third Wednesday of each month (except for holidays and summer months).

  This group provides participants an opportunity to work on their art, get inspired, and create worry free art with other people also interested in Small Art.

  All levels are welcome! 

  Bring your favorite art supplies and let's get small!

  Please note this is not a class. It is a meet-up group for Small Art.

  Dates: Wednesday, October 1st and Wednesday, October 15th

  Time: 10:00am to 12:30pm

  COST: $5 for TWAL members, $10 for non-members

  ORGANIZER

  Teri Valentine is the contact for this group. If you have any questions, please contact Teri at terilynn248@aol.com or 936-203-8566.

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• Cards, Tags and Bags Workshop with Teri Valentine

  • When
    Fri, October 17, 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    TWAL Studio 701 Sawdust Rd The Woodlands, TX 77380

  Register

  Cards, Tags and Bags

  One Day Workshop with Teri Valentine

  

  Halloween marks the start of the holiday season, and Heaven knows how many people are on your list!  Add a personal touch to your holiday giving this season.  Hand-made greeting cards, gift tags and gift bags are ideal to add that extra “I care” to your gifts.

  In this workshop we will explore the use of collage, painting, stamping and assembling embellishments to create beautiful cards, tags and bags for gift giving.

  Each participant will receive enough supplies to create:

  ·       4 Bags
  ·       4 Bag Tags
  ·       4 Greeting Cards
  ·       4 Hanging Tags
  

  Pre-printed collage papers, along with ribbon, string, pre-made embellishments, eyelets and a variety of adhesives will be provided.  There will also be a limited supply of ink pads, stamps and stencils available to use for layering.

  SUPPLY LIST - Each participant will need to bring:

  ·       Lunch
  ·       Acrylic Paint (any weight will do – even craft paint)
  ·       Small watercolor set (optional)
  ·       Paint Brushes (whatever you like to use)
  ·       Matte or Gloss Gel for adhering collage papers (you can even use Mod Podge as a cheaper alternative)
  ·       Pencil
  ·       Eraser
  ·       Permanent black markers (your brand preference)
  ·       Scissors/Ruler
  ·       Water container(s)
  ·       Paper Towels
  ·       Black Stabilo All Pencil (optional)
  ·       Miscellaneous collage papers of your choice (optional)
  ·       1 Princeton Catalyst Polytip filbert size 8 brush, for applying collage.   (The best $10.00 you’ll spend)
  

  This workshop will be limited to 12 participants. 

  Online registration is required.

  
  

  Date & Time: Friday, October 17, 2025 from 9am to 4pm

  Location: TWAL Studio

  701 Sawdust Rd  The Woodlands, TX 77380

  
  

  Please register no later than Sunday, October 12th so a packet of supplies can be made for you!

  Cost:  Members $150 and Non-Members $200

  If you have any questions, contact Teri Valentine at terilynn248@aol.com or 936-203-8566.

  
  

  TWAL Workshop Changes, Cancellations & Refunds Policy 

  Effective August 1, 2025 

  • Refund requests must be made via email to the Treasurer at twaltreas@thewoodlandsartleague.org 14 days before the first day of a workshop.
  • This applies to all workshops - mini-workshops, half-day or single-day workshops and multi-day workshops.
  • Refund requests received less than 14 days before the first day of the workshop are non-refundable.
  • No refunds are issued for “no shows” for a workshop.
  • A $75 processing fee will be deducted for a refund on any workshop fee of $150 or over.
  • A $25 processing fee will be deducted for a refund on any workshop fee of less than $150.
  • Refund checks are mailed approximately 10-14 days after the workshop refund request is received by the Treasurer at twaltreas@thewoodlandsartleague.org 
  • Refunds will only be issued by checks.
  • In the event the League must reschedule a workshop (mini-workshops, half-day or single day workshops and multi-day workshops), every attempt will be made to reschedule the workshop and notify all registrants before a refund is made.
  • If the League is unable to reschedule the workshop, a full refund by check approximately 10-14 days after the scheduled start of the workshop will be issued.

  
  

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• Custom Journal/Sketchbook Build Workshop with Teri Valentine

  • Start
    Fri, October 24, 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    Sat, October 25, 2025
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    TWAL Studio 701 Sawdust Rd The Woodlands, TX 77380

  Register

  Custom Journal/Sketchbook Build

  Two Day Workshop  

  

  I get it:  you want it how you want it.  I know I do! 

  That’s why I like to make my own custom journals/sketchbooks.  From the covers to what lurks within, you can make your journal your own. 

  Join me for this two-day workshop where we’ll make a journal from the ground up!

  Topics covered will include: 

  ·       Surface prep – what you make your book with matters!
  ·       Making collage papers – We’ll explore various techniques to create a stash of collage papers for your book, including altering preprinted papers, coffee and tea staining, gel printing, freezer paper, stamping techniques
  ·       Mark making – use of items other than paint brushes to apply paint, including caps, corks, sponges, fingers…
  ·       Layering – Layering is integral to the process.  Prep, collage, paint, stamp, stencil, repeat…
  ·       Nifty Bits – How to make envelopes, pockets, foldouts
  ·       Finishing Touches – Beads, charms, ribbons…
  

  Each participant will receive:

  ·       2 sheets 5.5 x 8 inch cardboard for cover
  ·       1 cinch coil for binding
  ·       15 sheets 5.5 x 8 inch 140 lb watercolor paper for pages
  ·       Cardstock for making envelopes/pockets
  ·       String/elastic/ribbon for closures
  ·      A small supply of different papers to color and create collage papers for your stash.

  Various tools for mark-making will also be provided, along with various adhesive options for putting it all together, a limited supply of stencils, ink pads, stamps, and gel plates to try.

  Each participant needs to bring:

  ·       Lunch
  ·       Acrylic Paint (any weight will do – even craft paint)
  ·       Paint brushes – your choice – bigger is better for priming
  ·       Gel plate if you have one
  ·       Brayer
  ·       Matte gel for collaging
  ·       1 Princeton Catalyst Polytip filbert size 8 brush for applying collage
  ·       Large, heavy book for assembling cover (weight it down overnight)
  ·       Extra papers to color for collage – book pages, copy paper, rice paper, maps, sheet music, or collage papers you already have and would like to use
  ·       Other paper for book pages if you don’t want watercolor paper as your basic substrate
  ·       Pencil
  ·       Eraser
  ·       Markers, pens
  ·       Water container(s)
  ·       Paper towels
  ·       Ruler
  ·       Scissors
  ·      Stencils (optional)

  This workshop will be limited to 10 participants. 

  Online registration is required.

  
  

  Dates: TWO DAYS

  Friday Oct. 24 from 10am to 4pm

  and

  Saturday Oct. 25 from 10am to 4pm

  Location: TWAL Studio

  701 Sawdust Rd The Woodlands, TX 77380

  
  

  Please register no later than Tuesday, October 21 so a packet of supplies can be made for you!

  Cost:  Members $225 and Non-Members $275

  If you have any questions, contact Teri Valentine at terilynn248@aol.com or 936-203-8566.

  
  

  TWAL Workshop Changes, Cancellations & Refunds Policy 

  Effective August 1, 2025 

  • Refund requests must be made via email to the Treasurer at twaltreas@thewoodlandsartleague.org 14 days before the first day of a workshop.
  • This applies to all workshops - mini-workshops, half-day or single-day workshops and multi-day workshops.
  • Refund requests received less than 14 days before the first day of the workshop are non-refundable.
  • No refunds are issued for “no shows” for a workshop.
  • A $75 processing fee will be deducted for a refund on any workshop fee of $150 or over.
  • A $25 processing fee will be deducted for a refund on any workshop fee of less than $150.
  • Refund checks are mailed approximately 10-14 days after the workshop refund request is received by the Treasurer at twaltreas@thewoodlandsartleague.org 
  • Refunds will only be issued by checks.
  • In the event the League must reschedule a workshop (mini-workshops, half-day or single day workshops and multi-day workshops), every attempt will be made to reschedule the workshop and notify all registrants before a refund is made.
  • If the League is unable to reschedule the workshop, a full refund by check approximately 10-14 days after the scheduled start of the workshop will be issued.

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• Small Art Interest Group

  • Start
    Wed, November 05, 2025
  •  
  • End
    Wed, November 19, 2025
  •  
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    TWAL Studio 701 Sawdust Rd The Woodlands, TX 77380

  Register

  SMALL ART INTEREST GROUP

  

  If you feel taking on an art project is daunting and you don't have time to create, maybe small art is just what you need!

  Not only is going small economical, but it also enables you to finish something in a short amount of time, try new subject matter and mediums, create a ready stash of "giftables", and participate in art trades and have fun!

  Small Art examples include:

  • Artist Trading Cards (2.5 in x 3.5 in)
  • Post Cards (4 in x 6 in or 5 in x 7 in)
  • Greeting Cards
  • Index Cards (3 in x 5 in)
  • Small canvases, panels, papers, etc.

  
  

  This fun Small Art group meets the first and third Wednesday of each month (except for holidays and summer months).

  This group provides participants an opportunity to work on their art, get inspired, and create worry free art with other people also interested in Small Art.

  All levels are welcome! 

  Bring your favorite art supplies and let's get small!

  Please note this is not a class. It is a meet-up group for Small Art.

  Dates: Wednesday, November 5th and Wednesday, November 9th

  Time: 10:00am to 12:30pm

  COST: $5 for TWAL members, $10 for non-members

  ORGANIZER

  Teri Valentine is the contact for this group. If you have any questions, please contact Teri at terilynn248@aol.com or 936-203-8566.

  Show details