The Art of Altering

Online mixed media and altered art classes presented by Lesley Venable

Melange

Access to Melange Group Only Tutorials
Melange Members will receive special discounts on all classes offered here at The Art of Altering (discounts apply to new class purchases).
There will be a Group shop where items will be listed that I either use in my art or that I am destashing. Think stencils, fabric bundles, original artwork, etc.
Melange Members will have first access to my new ZINE that will be ready for the Summer Edition. Only 25 of these will be created.
Just like the bundles I've tried to keep the price of membership to a very small amount and I've set up two choices for you. $5.00 for a 12 Month Member or $10.00 for a Lifetime Membership.
To join just go to the Groups Tab, find the Melange Group and click to join. This should prompt you with a choice of $5.00 or $10.00.

FLUID CHALKS: BACKGROUNDS & BEYOND

http://theartofaltering.ning.com/group/fluidchalksbackgroundsbeyond

In this class we will be learning all about fluid chalk inks and their versatility.

I use fluid chalks in almost every piece of artwork that I create and love the options that they give me.

The cost of this six lesson video course is $30.00. As always, the class is open ended so you can work at your own pace.

To purchase this class visit the group page and click "Join Fluid Chalks" by clicking the link below:

http://theartofaltering.ning.com/group/fluidchalksbackgroundsbeyond

FABRIC FLOWERS

FABRIC FLOWERS....CLICK HERE

In this class we will be creating several different types of fabric flowers to adorn your creations with.

To purchase this class please visit the group by clicking the below link and then click "Join Fabric Flowers".

http://theartofaltering.ning.com/group/fabric-flowers

MAIL ART

MAIL ART - CLICK HERE

Let's create some fun, funky and functional mail art - both dimensional and flat.

To purchase this class please visit the group by clicking the below link and then click "Join Mail Art".

http://theartofaltering.ning.com/group/mail-art-online-class

Keeper of Secrets & Dreams Altered Tin & Booklet

KEEPER OF SECRETS & DREAMS - CLICK HERE

Metal tins, those holders of mysteries and keepers of secrets and dreams, seem to draw me in. Then comes the excitement of opening the little lid. Will there be a treasure, a love note or a small booklet tucked inside?

We will be creating our own little keeper of secrets and dreams in this class by altering and aging a tin with vintage images or tin types, ephemera, mica and findings. Then we will create the perfect little secret and dream journal with pages of paper, fabric, decorative stitching and lace to be tucked inside. Don’t sew? Don’t worry! We are not going to be concerned with finished edges but rather the use of beautiful stitches to enhance our pages.

To purchase this class please click on the below link to be taken to the group and then click the "Join Keeper of Secrets & Dreams" button.

http://theartofaltering.ning.com/group/the-keeper-of-secrets-and-dreams

ALTERED BOOK OF RELIQUARIES CLASS

CLICK HERE FOR ALTERED BOOK OF RELIQUARIES CLASS

I created this class several years ago to teach at a private studio. That class was never taught because there were issues that came up with my mother-in-law, the weather (it was scheduled for winter) and then the economic downturn. With all of these happenings this class has been patiently waiting for its time to shine and I believe this is it.

I had thought about teaching this class at a retreat but with some of the dynamics of the class I feel it is better suited for an online class where there is no set time period to complete your creation.

Your Altered Book of Reliquaries masterpiece will be created from the humble beginnings of a large children’s board book, well two of them to be exact. We will transfer them into a large book that holds your most precious items, thoughts, images and writings. Within the pages we will be creating niches, or reliquaries, to protect and showcase these well loved treasures.

You will learn how to prepare the books for altering, how to cover the pages with color and texture using many techniques including chalk inks, gesso, fabrics and more, we will be creating our niches by cutting through multiple pages of the books and you will learn how to enhance the edges, you will create a fabric book covering and will learn how to use vintage hardware to create a “handle” or sorts. So many more tidbits and short lessons will be gathered here and I believe you will really love creating one of these lovely altered books.

$55.00

ALTERED CANVAS CLASS

ALTERED CANVAS CLASS - CLICK HERE

In this class we will be altering canvases using a variety of techniques, vintage ephemera, images and more.

To purchase this class please visit the group by clicking the below link and then click the 'Join Altered Canvases" button.

http://theartofaltering.ning.com/group/alteredcanvasesinandoutoftheartfulbox

ALTERED CUFFS

Closed to New Registrations

Groups

MAY MADNESS COMBO #3

1 member
MAY MADNESS COMBO #2

1 member

MAY MADNESS COMBO #1

3 members
The Altered Vessel

30 members

PREPARING TINS TO ALTER

153 members

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Welcome To The Art of Altering!!!

Hi and thanks for stopping by The Art of Altering!! This is a space for anyone who loves to get creative, learn, grow and socialize artistically!!! Whether you come to be inspired by others or to do the inspiring we are glad you are here and hope you will join us.

With free tutorials, a free vintage image group, swaps and online video classes we feel sure that you will enjoy your time spent with us. As we continue to grow and get more “socially” adept you will see articles written by some of our members where they share what inspires them in their creativity.

Joining The Art of Altering is free and as simple as clicking on Sign Up.

Xo,

Lesley V.

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The Altered Vessel

6 Distinctive Ways To Alter Bottles

Pre-Registration Begins Today

$45.00

To read all about this wonderful class please check it out here:

http://theartofaltering.ning.com/group/the-altered-vessel

To pre-register simply click "Join Now" in the "The Altered Vessel" Group and it will whisk you away to PayPal. Once you have completed your purchase you will have access to the group to ask questions, see the supply list and to meet other members as they join. Remember the videos will go live the weekend of May 4th.

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If you need to contact me regarding any issues please send the email to: artofaltering@aol.com You can call me at 540-798-2076

The Melange Group is kind of a Group within the main group. Membership is not required at all to be a member of The Art of Altering. This group has been created to help lighten the financial burden to my family while bringing more affordable art to those here on the site who want it. Joining has the following benefits:

Access to Melange Group Only Tutorials
Melange Members will receive special discounts on all classes offered here at The Art of Altering (discounts apply to new class purchases).
There will be a Group shop where items will be listed that I either use in my art or that I am destashing. Think stencils, fabric bundles, original artwork, etc.
Melange Members will have first access to my new ZINE that will be ready for the Summer Edition. Only 25 of these will be created.
Just like the bundles I've tried to keep the price of membership to a very small amount and I've set up two choices for you. $12.00 for a 12 Month Member or $25.00 for a Lifetime Membership.
 To join just go to the Groups Tab, find the Melange Group and click to join. This should prompt you with a choice of $12.00 or $25.00.
Current Tutorials Available - Dying Fabrics and Patina & Rust

I will still be bringing full course classes and will also offer bundles of classes and it is pure enjoyment to do that.

Blessings To You All,

Lesley V.