Class # MR24-206v
Designer: Melissa Favor CDA

Project title: “Spruced Up Santa "

May Retreat Class Date was: Friday, May 17, 2024

Level: Everyone

Class Fee: $20.00 (includes the epacket & class recording link)

This class will be recorded: video access for a minimum of 2-years.

Project Supplies: 2’ styrofoam egg*, 1.5” styrofoam ball*, red/white paper straw* 1.5” tree*, 4” wire (red)*, 4 - eye screws*, ¼” dowel - 1.5”*, Pom pom*, Elmer’s glue Baking Soda Approx ½ tube Quikwood* (full tube included in kit), Super glue gel, Small heart cutting tool (if you have it), Stylus: large/small dot Sharp pencil (wood, not mechanical).

Kits are available from Melissa Favor for $15.00 which includes shipping to USA addresses. Email Melissa at [email protected] Supplies in red font color with an * are included in the kit fee ad to check if kits are still available.

Paints: DecoArt Acrylic: True Red, Titanium White, Black, Dove Grey, Warm Beige, Terra-Cotta, and Antique Rose.
DecoArt Acrylic Mediums: Adhesion Medium

Narrative: Just look at this cute Santa all spruced up and ready to adorn your 2024 Christmas Tree. Melissa has developed a love for creating figures using QuikWood and would love to walk you through the steps to create your very own Santa.

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Class #: C2442v
Designer: Melissa Favor CDA

Project title: “Spruced Up Missus"

Class Date was: Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Time: Noon to 3 PM, Eastern,
11 AM to 2 PM, Central,
10 AM to 1 PM, Mountain, or
9 AM to Noon Pacific Time.

Level: Everyone

Class Fee: $25.00 (includes unlimited access to the class recording, epacket, and 10 pages of step-by-step 'Enhanced Chat Notes).

This class was recorded: video access unlimited, a minimum of 2 years

Project Supplies: Basic sculpting supplies: Sharp pencil, skewer, paring knife, sculpting blade, Avon Silicone glove, small rolling pin, ruler with a sharp edge, Jo Sonja Retarder. Quikwood*, 2” styrofoam egg*, 1.5” styrofoam ball*, Red/white paper straw* ,1-2/8” x2 & 1-3/8” x2 1.5” tree* (pastel, variety of colors), 2.5” wire (red)*, 4 - eye screws*, 1⁄4”, - 1.5”* Star for top of tree*, Elmer’s & Tacky glue, Baking Soda, Approx 1⁄2 tube Quikwood*, (full tube included in kit), Super glue gel, Stylus: large/small dot, Q-tip and Tweezers.

Kits Supply list: *kit - available for $18 (includes shipping). Email Melissa your name, address, and the email you use with PayPal, and I will invoice you. Kits will all go out at the same time approximately 2 weeks before class. The kit includes a pastel tree; they came in multi-color packages of pink, light turquoise, and light green. She is happy to accommodate any preference otherwise Melissa will send a random color tree.

Paints: DecoArt Acrylics: Dove Grey, Watermelon Slice, Warm Beige (I add a drop of Terra Cotta), Terra Cotta. Black, Antique Rose, Titanium White, Milk Chocolate, Baby Duck, Light teal tree: Jadeite Glass + drop of Bluegrass Green or Sweet Mint Pink tree: Melon Light green tree: Pistachio Mint (please use any color that matches your tree)

DecoArt Acrylic Mediums: Adhesion Medium & Spray varnish - matt

Narrative: Melissa designed Spruced Up Santa first and thought Santa needed a wife to join him. Here is Spruced up Missus. Just look at this cute Santa all spruced up and ready to adorn your 2024 Christmas Tree. Melissa has developed a love for creating figures using QuikWood and would love to walk you through the steps to create your very own Santa.

Note: your act of paying for this class/packet acknowledges you agree to ArtRoom2Creates/Creative-Innovations-in-Painting 'terms and conditions.'

Class #: C2535
Designer: Melissa Favor CDA

Project title: “Butterfly Catcher Claire and her Flowers"

Zoom Class Date: Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Time: Noon to 4 PM, Eastern,
11 AM to 3 PM, Central,
10 AM to 2 PM, Mountain, or
9 AM to 1 PM Pacific Time.

Level: All Levels

Class Fee: $35.00

This class will be recorded: unlimited access for 1 year unless otherwise stated.

Surface and Kits are available from Melissa Favor and include: Base Quikwood (QW) Dowels 4” x2 & 2”x1 Styrofoam body Styrofoam ball 2.5” Skewers Butterflies Butterfly Net Medicine cup Crinkle paper Toothpicks QW flowers QW heart Styrofoam cup Plumber’s tape Line drawings. Email Melissa at [email protected] to order a kit. Melissa's note: Kits are available for $30 plus shipping. She will invoice you through PayPal.

Project Supplies: Paring knife, sculpting blade, Avon Silicone glove, ruler, Jo Sonja retarder, painting palette, stylus, Elmer’s glue, super glue gel, Tacky Glue, wire cutter, Sharpie, baking soda, palette knife, rolling pin (highlighter will do), pencil.

Paints: DecoArt Acrylics: Antique Rose, Terra Coral, Saffron Yellow, Baby Duck, Burnt Sienna, Hauser Medium Green, Honey Brown, Titanium White, Burnt Umber, Tuscan Red, Foliage Green, Honey Brown, Indian Turquoise, Calypso Blue, Watermelon Slice, Terra Cotta, Adhesion Medium Delta-Ceramcoat: Medium Flesh - or your favorite skin color.

Brushes: Normal brushes used for basecoating.
Narrative: Whether you display this piece for Spring or Summer, it will complement the season. Hopefully, it brings back some fond childhood memories. Melissa loves creating figures using QuikWood and would love to walk you through the steps to make this figure.

Note: paying for this class and/or Video acknowledges you agree to ArtRoom2Creates/Creative-Innovations-in-Painting's terms and conditions. Video access disclaimer - class participants will have unlimited access to the class recording for 1 year for May Retreat programs unless otherwise stated.

Class #: C2576
Designer: Melissa Favor CDA

Project title: Missy and her Spiders

Zoom Class Date was: Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Level: All Levels

Class Fee: $45.00 (5 hour class video)

This class will be recorded: unlimited access for 1 year unless otherwise stated.

Surface and kits are available from Melissa Favor. Please email her at [email protected] and include your address. She has kits available for $20.00 + Shipping. Products listed with an asterisk next to it are included in the kit. 2” styrofoam egg* 6” thick black wire* 2.5” styrofoam ball* (sliver sliced off the top of the ball) Black paper straw* 2-¾” x2 Medicine cup x2* Skewers x3* 4” x2 ¼” dowel - 1.5”* Tree limb base* Cardboard circle 2-¾” Stars* x10 Toothpicks x3* Plastic Spider* Staples* Quikwood* Crinkle paper* Craft stick/tongue blade*

Project Supplies: Sharp pencil, paring knife, sculpting blade, Avon Silicone glove, ruler, Jo Sonja Retarder, Elmer’s glue, Sharpie, Super glue gel, Tacky glue, Baking Soda, and a Stylus with a large/small dot.

Paints: DecoArt Acrylics: Lamp Black Warm Beige Terra Cotta Titanium White Burnt Orange Spiced Pumpkin Milk Chocolate Burnt Umber Mustard Seed Red Violet Honey Brown Foliage Green and Hauser Medium Green and Adhesion Medium:

Brushes: Normal brushes used for basecoating.
Narrative: Melissa designed Missy and her spiders just for Halloween. Melissa has developed a love for creating figures using QuikWood and would love to walk you through the steps to create your very own Santa.

Note: paying for this class and/or Video acknowledges you agree to ArtRoom2Creates/Creative-Innovations-in-Painting's terms and conditions.

Class #: C2559
Designer: Melissa Favor CDA

Project title: “Grumpy Santa Spindle"

Zoom Class Date: Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Time: Noon to 5 PM, Eastern,
11 AM to 4 PM, Central,
10 AM to 3 PM, Mountain, or
9 AM to 2 PM Pacific Time.

Level: All Levels

Class Fee: $45.00

This class will be recorded: unlimited access for 1 year unless otherwise stated.

Surface: Call Mr Spindle at (800) 487-9663 and ask for the 18” ‘Designer Santa Spindle' for the Grumpy Santa painting class. The cost is: $18.64 + shipping.

Embellishment Kits are available from Melissa Favor, email her at [email protected] and include your address. She has kits available for $17.00 + Shipping, The kit includes: *Quikwood - 1 tube, *1-¼” Christmas ornaments x2 (limited to first 12 kits - colors vary: red, green, gold; shiny, matt and glitter), *1.5” wood ball, *Metallic gold string & *FolkArt Antiquing Medium, Nutmeg 2935.

Project Supplies: paring knife, sculpting blade, Avon Silicone glove, ruler, Jo Sonja retarder, palette paper, stencil brush

Paints: DecoArt Acrylics: Antique White, Lamp Black, Titanium White, Light Buttermilk, Rookwood Red, Forest Green, Milk Chocolate, Antique Rose, Khaki Tan, Warm Beige, Terra Cotta, Champagne - Glamour Dust

Jo Sonja Paint: Pale Gold

Folk Art: Nutmeg Antiquing Medium

Brushes: Normal brushes used for basecoating.
Narrative: Paint this whimsical spindle Santa with personality and charm. Whether you're new to spindle projects or a seasoned holiday crafter, you’ll love bringing this character to life! What a great addition this will make to your holiday display. Melissa loves creating mixed media figures using QuikWood, wood, other embellishments and would love to walk you through the steps to create your own.

Note: paying for this class and/or Video acknowledges you agree to ArtRoom2Creates/Creative-Innovations-in-Painting's terms and conditions.