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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 93105 • 805.896.3287
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.
SPRING Creative Vision CIRCLE
April 26, May 31, and June 28
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.
Spring Natural Dyeing Workshop: Silk
Saturday, May 12 • 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
$115 (includes fabric and yarns)
Create a springtime bouquet of colors from local plants and traditional processed barks and roots. Emphasis will be on the softer colors including pink, peach, lavender, blues and greens. Play with a variety of silk fabrics and yarns and create a one of a kind silk scarf to celebrate Spring.
Surface Design on Cloth: 
Swirls of Color and Metallic Shine
5 Fridays, April 27 - May 25 9:30 am - Noon
$145 (includes materials)
Swirl color across the surface with easy marbling techniques. Play with foiling to create shiny, shimmering effects for one of a kind cloth for quilting, sewing or wearable art. We will explore the world of surface design including, marbling, foiling, stamping, stenciling and screen printing. Play with layered effects to create complex and engaging surfaces. No previous experience needed. Five weeks of pure fun!!
Ribbed Rooster Basket Workshop
Saturday, May 26 • 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
$95 (includes materials)
Create something to crow about! Using a ribbed construction adapted from the traditional "Hen" basket, play with color and a variety of materials to create a one of a kind basket that is designed to be used. Practical and artsy!!
Color, Color, Color Procion Dye Workshop
Saturday, June 9 • 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
$95
Here is your chance to really play with all of the colors you love. Using procion fiber reactive dyes and a soda ash mordant we will mix up every color of the spectrum to transform cotton and silk fabric and yarn. Explore a variety of dying techniques including resists, painting, and vat dying. Brecia will have sample materials and you can bring your own goods to dye as well.
Creative Explorations in Knitting and Crochet
5 Mondays, June 11 - July 9 • 6:30 - 8:30 pm
$75
This workshop will support you as you explore the realm of creative thinking and Needle work to create 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.
More Gifts from the Sea Basket Workshop
3 Wednesdays, June 13, 20 and 27 • 1:00 - 4:00 pm
$115 (includes materials)
Answer the call of the basket Sirens and come create unique baskets using driftwood, kelp, sea glass and shells. Explore rib construction, twining and weaving using natural plant materials and colorful reed. Weave in your unique spirit and you will have a treasure to keep or give.
SHIFT into Creativity
Thursday, June 21 • 6:00 - 9:00 pm
$45
You feel a strong urge to be creative but are not sure what to do. If this rings true for you, it's time to make a SHIFT toward a more creative life. The SHIFT into Creativity workshop offers you 5 valuable tools for energizing, directing and manifesting your goals so that you can make creative changes and shift into the creative life you dream of.
Summer Natural Dyeing Workshop
Saturday, August 11 • 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
$115 (includes samples)
Let the beautiful natural colors of summer inspire you! Working with plants, barks and bugs we will explore the natural dyeing process for cellulose fibers like cotton and linen. Create fabric for wearable art or bring a t-shirt or garment to transform. Emphasis on bright colors.
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