Upcoming workshops on the West Coast (of the USA)

"Flowers and Feathers and everything nice" detail ~ by Jane LaFazio
(Free Spirited Free Motion)

CREATE in Seattle, Washington. Free Spirited Free Motion Machine Stitching (they provide the Bernina machines and I teach you!) Wednesday, October 22. 

"Blue Bird" ~ by Jane LaFazio
(Free Spirited Free Motion)

"On a Clear Day" detail ~ by Jane LaFazio
(Free Spirited Free Motion)

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and in Oceanside, California:

"Go West" detail ~ by Jane LaFazio 12x12 inches
(Text on Textiles ~ hand stitched story squares)

And in Oceanside, California, at the Oceanside Museum of Art, a one day workshop "Text on Textiles ~ hand stitched story squares" on Saturday, October 18 from 10 to 4pm. 

"I remember that Summer" detail ~ by Jane LaFazio 12x12 inches
(Text on Textiles ~ hand stitched story squares)

"Memories of Loss" detail ~ by Jane LaFazio 12x12 inches
(Text on Textiles ~ hand stitched story squares)

"Passport" detail ~ by Jane LaFazio 12x12 inches
(Text on Textiles ~ hand stitched story squares)

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and in Encinitas, California:

Sketching and Watercolor (Painting your Journal) in Encinitas, California on Saturday, December 6, 9-5 in the most gorgeous garden.

You can see the rest of my teaching schedule by clicking here.

works in progress

detail of a work in progress ~ by Jane LaFazio

A series started in April...continuing.

detail of a work in progress ~ by Jane LaFazio

detail of a work in progress ~ by Jane LaFazio

detail of a work in progress ~ by Jane LaFazio

detail of a work in progress ~ by Jane LaFazio

Parroquia in San Miguel de Allende ~ art quilt in progress

"Parroquia de San Miguel Arcangel" detail in progress ~ by Jane LaFazio

Some of my sketchbook pages from San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. You can see the Parroquia sketch on the lower left.

I'm trying this cool technique and want to do more! I'll keep you posted.

"Parroquia de San Miguel Arcangel" detail in progress ~ by Jane LaFazio

"Parroquia de San Miguel Arcangel" in progress ~ by Jane LaFazio

Published!

Jane LaFazio, Helen Shafer Garcia, Lynn Leahy and Laurie Mika

Have you seen the latest issue of Cloth Paper Scissors magazine? My friends and I have an article in it about our project for our upcoming Tesoro del Corazon retreat in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico (the retreat is sold out.) 

Cloth Paper Scissors September/October 2014 issue

and, in other news... 

And, la de dah! Interweave created a "Jane LaFazio Mixed Media Bundle."

and I love the kind description:

Instructors We Love: Jane LaFazio's Mixed Media Bundle

Get the best of Jane LaFazio all in one package! Explore the contributions of mixed-media artist Jane LaFazio in this exclusive downloadable bundle. Together, From Art Journaling to Art, Art Lessons 2, CPS May/June 2008, and CPSNovember/December 2010 provide a well-rounded view of Jane's expertise and style. Online Editor Cate Prato praises Jane's work and abilities: “Jane LaFazio is one of my favorite mixed-media artists because of the way she seamlessly combines drawing, wet media, and fabric in beautiful—yet easily accessible—ways.”

Saint Francis ~ still a work in progress

St. Francis (work in progress) ~ by Jane LaFazio

I posted about St. Francis on my blog last month. I've added one bird, but I think I want to add some more animals. Work in progress!

I do love teaching

Ever wonder what it would be like to take a class from me? 

I like to think it's pretty fun. 

I demo and I talk you through the steps.


And I like to joke around. And be a smart aleck.

I love to laugh! And to make others laugh.

I'm happy to answer questions and give my opinion...on just about anything!

(photos by Mindy Joy Rose)

So, I hope you'll join one of my classes! 

Or better yet, join me on the River Cruise along the Danube! April 14-24, 2015. NEWS UPDATE: There is no single supplement charge anymore! 
We'll start in Budapest, Hungary, to Austria to Slovakia to Germany to the Czech Republic. We'll visit cities along the way like: Vienna (wine, music and a Palace!) Durnstein (visit a Benedictine Abbey) Vilshofen (Octoberfest!) and Prague. All food and drink (including wine and beer) is included. Everyday, for a few hours, we'll get together and sketch and watercolor. I'll give a demo, then help you and guide you (if you want me to) and paint right along with you. At the end of the trip, you'll have a small illustrated journal of your adventure. The group is limited to 12. It will be loads of fun and oh, the sites we'll see! NEWS UPDATE: There is no single supplement charge anymore!  Click here for details of the trip, or call Carlo at 619-584-4213 or email her 

Creating an original print block

I love carving stamps! It's so easy and immediate and most importantly, original. You can see how cool it looks repeated in a kind of banner.

I taught our LavenderSage Art Retreat students to find an abstract design for their print blocks, you can see my process above.

printed on gelli printed cloth ~ by Jane LaFazio

printed on  gelli printed watercolor paper ~ by Jane LaFazio

Here's a close up of my straight-to-ink drawing of the
Ranchos Church in Taos ~ by Jane LaFazio

  
And here's another print block, inspired by my watercolor of some Taos berries.

"Flowers and Feathers and everything nice" art quilt in progress

detail of "Flowers and Feathers and everything nice"  ~ by Jane LaFazio

detail of "Flowers and Feathers and everything nice"  ~ by Jane LaFazio

detail of "Flowers and Feathers and everything nice"  ~ by Jane LaFazio

CREATE Seattle just added another class of my "Free Spirited Free Motion" class. Wednesday, October 22. Join me!

detail of "Flowers and Feathers and everything nice"  ~ by Jane LaFazio

detail of "Flowers and Feathers and everything nice"  ~ by Jane LaFazio

detail of "Flowers and Feathers and everything nice"  ~ by Jane LaFazio

detail of "Flowers and Feathers and everything nice"  ~ by Jane LaFazio

detail of "Flowers and Feathers and everything nice"  ~ by Jane LaFazio