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About Brecia

Brecia would be delighted to teach a workshop or give a lecture presentation for your group. Please contact Brecia for more information and to schedule your event.

Introducing for 2012 the pebble in the pond package:

The package costs $65 and is good from January to December 2012

The "pebble" package includes:

  • 20% discount on Creative Vision Circle for the whole year. A $60.00 value. If you participate in the 4 sessions of the Creative Vision Circle in 2012, you will also receive a free one hour private coaching session.
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  • 10% discount on all classes and workshops offered at pebble in the pond art studio in 2012.
     
  • Take 5 workshops/classes and get one class or workshop free — a value of up to $150.  Includes a pebble in the pond binder to help you organize all of your workshop information.
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  • Bring someone to a class or workshop that has never taken a class or workshop at pebble in the pond art studio before and you can both take the class for the price of one. Value up to $95.
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  • Bonus gift : Free downloadable pdf with Creativity Affirmation Cards when you purchase your pebble package.

Upcoming Workshops at pebble in the pond art studio in Santa Barbara

Located in the Santa Barbara foothills, pebble in the pond art studio offers a respite from your daily routine. The bucolic setting and workshop facilities are perfect for creative exploration.

pebble in the pond art studio • 1041 Via Chaparral, Santa Barbara, CA 93105805.896.3287

Class size is limited  and preregistration is required. To Register: Please email or call Brecia at
805.896-3287 right away to reserve your space for these workshops.

Creative Explorations in KnittingCreative Explorations in Knitting
January 9 - February 6
Five Mondays • 6:30 - 8:30 pm
• $75

This workshop will support you as you explore the realm of creative thinking and knitting to create knitted pieces that are a unique reflection of your individual spirit. You will learn to trust your intuitive choices; Discover your unique style; Claim your confidence as you play with color and texture. All you need are the basic skills — cast on, knit, bind off — and you are set.

Creative Vision Circle
January 26, February 23, March 29
Three-month Coaching Group • $75

In this 3-month coaching group you will be guided through the process of clarifying an intention, setting goals, creating an action plan and working through each phase as it unfolds. You will learn tools for overcoming obstacles and will have the support of a kind community for motivation, accountability and resources.

basketWeaving New Beginnings Basket Workshop
Saturday, January 21 • 9 :30 am - 4:30 pm • $95

Begin the new year creatively weaving a rainbow of colors and textures into a one of a kind New Beginnings Basket. Focus on your creative dreams for the coming year, and allow your Spirit, heart, and hands to unite and delight in the process of integration. Learn a rib construction technique and play with a spectrum of colorfully dyed reed.


Natural Dyed WoolWinter Natural Dyeing Workshop: Wool
Saturday, February 11 • 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
$115
(includes sample yarns)

Discover the beauty of natural colors on wool yarn as you play with local plant materials, and processed bark extracts. We will use logwood, madder and osage as well as avocado, cabbage and carrot tops to create a rainbow of color. Learn simple, safe mordanting with alum.


Surface Design on Cloth:
Stamp, Rub, Stencil, Print and Discharge
Surface Design
5 Fridays, February 10 - March 9 • 9:30 am - Noon
$145 (includes materials)

Come play with 5 different design techniques to create interesting one of a kind cloth for quilting, sewing or wearable art. WE will explore the world of fabric paints, oil stick paints, inks and color removers as we create unique patterns with stamps, stencils, and printing screens. Play with layered effects as you apply and discharge color to create complex and engaging surfaces. No previous experience needed. Participants bring their own cloth and Brecia provides all of the surface design supplies.