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 April 2008 Newsletter
 Design Center & School of Decorative Arts
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Dear Criss,

I don't know about you, but this March has been a very busy month around here at the studio. I created another project for Crafts-n-things (4th of July Mailbox), started one of the most unusual projects I've even done (more on this later) and we had a great RS Class - my students were wonderful and they created some incredible finishes! As April is knocking on my door - it's looking like it will prove to be just as busy of a month.

I'm still working on our new blogspot - I have finally decided on the name, purchased the domain and now we are customizing the site. WOW, this was more work than I anticipated or I just made it more complicated than needed!

It looks like I'll be doing a little extra traveling this year - I have been blessed with the opportunity to teach for Faux Effects(r), one of SALI's chapters and the SALI national convention. I'll be in Dallas, TX - Portland, OR and Charleston, SC over the next several months. Check out our current class listing for more details on locations and classes.

Also, in this newsletter - I'm sharing another recipe that is one of my favorites (a little healthier this time) - more information on upcoming classes - SALI convention - April Special and much more.

Creatively Yours, Jennifer R Ferguson

 Blogging
  

Like I said, I'm sure that I made this more complicated than needed - I had a hard time deciding on the name! But, finally choose "StudioJRenee" for my blogspot.

Now it's time to customize the site just a little and to get posting. I'm looking forward to the opportunity to stay in contact with everyone on a more regular basis and be able to post current projects.

As well intended as I was - we are now looking at the middle of April before StudioJRenee will have much on it - it is up and running - just haven't had much time to get posting yet. Sometimes "life" just gets in the way of completing the "to-do-list"!!!

Looking forward to seeing you on my blog - add it to your favorites and check it out when you get a chance.....not promising much before April 15th - but, you never know!

Jennifer's blogspot - www.studiojrenee.com....... 


 Travel Teaching
 Texas, Oregon and South Carolina......

I know that I haven't traveled this much in a long time for teaching. I start off May in Dallas, TX at the Faux Effects Studio - May 6th - 9th - Creative Finishes with Pattern & Design. This is a brand new class that I created for Faux Effects - we will offer it here in Fresno later this year. All of the finishes incorporate the "art of stenciling" using a wide variety of Faux Effects products.

Next, I will be off to Portland, OR to teach for one of our SALI Chapters (Cascade Artisan's Guild). I have created a fun class that incorporates plasters and pattern - Classic Effects & Design. This class is on June 12th - 14th - contact Lorie Wolff for more information and registration.

Then, in July I will be teaching at the annual decorative painting convention - SALI. I will be teaching three classes this year - two of my classes will be co-taught with Krista Vind. Krista and I spent a week together this past year creating these two classes - we really feel that these new finishes will WOW your clients and add a new level to your portfolio. For more information on classes, convention and SALI - go to www.sali.org

Check our current class listing for additional information on classes - days, times, description, pricing and more.

 


 SALI Convention
 Out of Retirement........

For the past four years I served as Expo chair for the SALI convention - I officially retired this past convention and handed over the reins! Due to circumstances beyond anyone's control - our current chair has had to step down for now. So, I've come out of retirement to help SALI out - now when I said earlier that April was going to be busy.....I really meant it!

If you have never been involved with SALI - you should check out their website and find out more about this organization. SALI has been around for 20 something years and I have been involved with them for at least 18 or 19 years. Their main purpose is to promote and preserve the "Arts of Decorative Painting". They do this via a Magazine, local chapters, internet chapters and the annual convention.

Part of what SALI has to offer is an annual convention - which is someplace different each and every year. This years convention will be held in Charleston, SC (I'm really looking forward to seeing this area) - the convention offers classes at every level in just about every art form - we have an Expo full of vendors to purchase from, ongoing demonstrations and much more. An Event not to miss!

Anyone can join and be a member - you get a wonderful magazine quarterly for your annual dues! SALI is a non-profit organization that needs individuals like "you" - check out the website @ www.sali.org - hope that you will join and be part of this very big family of creative people!

So with being back in my old shoes - my job is to sell booths for the Expo and I just can't help but promote SALI to everyone!

 


 April Specials
  

Due to the fact that I had such a great RS Class this past month - we are offering all "instock" RS products at a special rate. Receive 10% off on all RS products that we currently have instock (no special orders).

If you haven't played with the new RS Series of materials - there is no better time than now to try out a few of the products. They are truly amazing with all that you can create and do with the activation level of each material.

This offer is only valid through our studio - call or come by to purchase the RS Series - 559-449-1764.

(The RS Series products are for authorized Faux Effects (r) professional Gold label line licensed end users only.)

 


 Recipe
 Apple Salad

Yes, I said it was healthier this time. Remember, I'm the one that still needs to lose 5 pounds and making English Toffee Bars will not help me!!! So, here is a great salad to enjoy.

DOUBLE-APPLE VINAIGRETTE:
  • 3/4 cup bottled unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup olive oil

Process all ingredients expect oil in a blender or food processer until smooth. With motor running, add oil in a thin, steady stream. Pour into a jar, cover and refrigerate up to 1 week. Whisk or shake well before using.

APPLE, BLUE CHEESE AND NUT SALAD: Spread 1/3 cup chopped pecans or walnuts in a microwave-safe dish - microwave on high 2 minutes, stirring twice, until lightly toasted. In a large serving bowl, toss 8 cups torn remaine lettuce, 3/4 cup (3 ounces) crumbled blue cheese, 2 sliced Golden Delicious apples and the nuts with 1/2 cup Double- Apple Vinaigrette dressing.

Hope that everyone enjoys this salad - it is one of my favorites.

 


 Unique Project
 Royal Flush

When I said that this was one of my most unusual projects that I've ever worked on - I meant it. Royal Flush is a company that provides "upscale" portable bathrooms. These aren't your ordinary "out houses" - they are real bathrooms with vanities, sinks and real toilets.

The owner (with influence of the designer) decided to take one of the trailers (bathrooms) to a new level of sophistication. With tin ceilings and crown moldings, I have been commissioned to make the walls and moldings a true statement.

This project has been fun as well as challenging - with the wall surface being very slick and a lot of plastic parts - the preparation was very important to this project. I spent two days prepping all the surface area - with sanding and priming (Faux Effects(r) Set- Coat/Aqua Bond).

Once I had a good substrate to work on - the creative process started. The womens bathroom is a multi- layered metallic finish, incorporating Venetian Plaster, LusterStone and Palate Deco. Moldings will be painted Black Set-Coat and then dry brushed with Dutch Metals.

The mens restroom - will have a multi-layered waxed finish with Metallic paints. Both bathrooms are stunning and not what you are expecting when entering this "posh potty" trailer. It goes to show in the decorative painting industry - you never know what your next project can be!!!

For more information on renting a "Royal Flush" - check them out @ www.royalflus hfresno.com .....

 


Thank you for your continued support and business,
Sincerely,

Jennifer & Jim Ferguson
Artistic Painting Studio & Stencilled Garden

phone: (559) 449-1764

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