ARTY CRAFTY - artyjo.blogspot.com

     An online sample blog of art and craft materials from School Club Ltd, supplier of art, craft and stationery products.

     I have worked as a consultant for School Club Ltd for more than 10 years, and I visit schools, preschools and other institutions to display and demonstrate a wide range of materials and products.

     You can see the full range at www.schoolclub.com.au, but my blog is where you can see ideas and products as I have tried them to test quality and add my creative touch to them to inspire others. I use many of the products in my own art making. Look at www.josephineblue.com.au to see some of my work.

     My consultant area bounded by The Hawkesbury, Blue Mountains, Penrith, and Mt Druitt in Sydney, NSW (postcode areas). I am happy to consult to individual artists as well. Please contact me by phone or email to know more. 

     Over  the years I have built up a large number of samples and realise the time constraints of teachers who opt to make a time for me to visit and demonstrate the products. I realise that many people find online ordering easier, but I've found that once teachers get to see products in real life, they realise the benefit of a personal visit. This leads to wiser and more informed choices. 

Pictured above: Stained Glass Frames (Item CB935) combined with Budget Rainbow Scraper Card (Item PA876): I placed the template over the scratch card and only scratched patterns in the areas that weren't covered by the template. Once finished, I removed the template and the pattern remains. 

          As a way to bridge the gap between what I have to offer, and time constraints of teachers, this holiday period I have begun photographing my samples and hope to inspire creative adventures for children, teachers and adults by displaying my samples on this blog.

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     To order products or to arrange a time for me to visit your school, pre-school or organisation, please contact me at josephinebluegallery@gmail.com
     

     For the above two images I used Scratch-Art Paper-Lite (Item PA853), which has a black coating over rainbow coloured acetate, 21x28cm. Held up to a window, the back lighting illuminates the revealed colours and my patterns beautifully. Scratching is easy using a bamboo skewer as a tool.