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Join Cloth Paper Scissors for CREATE, a new retreat celebrating artistic expression through mixed media

Immerse yourself in a weekend of mixed media design and technique with the country’s most renowned artists! CREATE, the first annual Cloth Paper Scissors Retreat slated for August 25-29, 2010 at the Rosemont Hotel O’Hare in Rosemont, IL (just outside of Chicago) offers 4 ½ exhilarating days of hands-on workshops in many technique themes. Choose from 60 sessions on: Fabric Fusion, Bookmaking & Art Journaling, Surface Design, Sewing & Quilting, Printmaking & Collage, Mixed Media & Metal, and Mixed Media Jewelry. Develop your skills and enhance your creativity at this unforgettable weekend, which features:

  • Opportunities to take in-depth workshops with experts in that media
  • An Instructor roster featuring 28 of the top mixed media artists whose work is featured in magazines and galleries
  • Shopping at the Artists’ Faire, a mixed media marketplace for hard-to-find supplies and one-of-a-kind finished artworks
  • A collaborative venue to showcase your creative talents
  • Fun and freewheeling Artist Challenges with opportunities to win special prizes

The CREATE Retreat was designed by the editorial team at Cloth, Paper, Scissors magazine-it’s by artists for artists -so that you can expand your repertoire of techniques and learn innovative ways to combine them.

Exploring mixed media with so many amazing teachers all under one roof is a once in a lifetime opportunity! Classes are small and space is limited for this exclusive event. Sign up early for the best chance of securing your preferred sessions!

Register NOW!

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