Albert Knew What He Was Talking About!

It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.  Albert Einstein

Hard to imagine anyone who has taken a class at The Ink Pad this year would argue with Dr. Einstein about this! Indeed, we've had an amazing year hosting incredible artists who have ignited and awakened so many of us with their talent and generosity.  Here's a look at some of the highlights:

Michelle Ward showing off her incredible cardboard journals

Dina Wakley talks color!

Master Mail Artist & Bookmaker, Jennie Hinchcliff

Julie proved everyone can draw!

Nathalie's classes are joyful!

What a Weekend!

We were so very happy to host the amazing team from Stencil Girl Products this weekend.

MaryBeth Shaw, Pam Carriker, Michelle Ward and Andrew (&rew!) Borloz taught their class: "Mastering Stencils: Urban Journal Style" to 23 excited students for two full days of creative play.

These four incredible, creative and oh-so talented artists put together an event that won't soon be forgotten...Have you ever seen so many happy faces?!

Check it out!

First Up: MaryBeth demonstrates stenciled backgrounds 

Andrew explains his amazing book binding techniques.

Even Pam and Michelle got to play!

Yummy paint and stencils.

Sue T. looking happy with her journal pages!

Stencil Girl ROCKS!

Busy Stenciling!

Michelle has a great tip for clear Contact-brand paper!

Violet's beautiful mess...

Susan showing off her gorgeous journal!

Pam's "Inktense" Demo!

Sherri's beaming!

That's Jessica Sporn & Marjie Kemper in class!

Who's that?? Yep! It's Seth Apter getting his stencil on!

The whole happy crew!Front Row: Bette F., Jessica Sporn, MaryBeth Shaw, Michelle Ward, Pam Carriker, Andrew Borloz. Back Row: Carol U., Seth Apter, Brenna G., Eileen B., Isolina P., Jane W., Cheryl B., Susan M., Sheila B., Maria P., Marjie Kemper, Marsha B., Diane M., Karen D., Janet H., Patty S., Sue T. & Violet J.