Last weekend I taught two classes at A Work of Heart in San Jose, California.

On Saturday night I taught "The Stenciled Face."

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On Sunday I taught "Sketchbook: Yes, You Can Draw."  As usual, everyone started class by announcing that they couldn't draw.  By the end of class, I'm delighted to say that I proved them all to be liars!

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We had so much fun!  What a great group of talented and generous women!  Absolutely fabulous! Thank you to everyone who came out and played with me!  I really enjoyed it!

My next in-person class is in Santa Ana, CA at Jenny Doh's Studio Crescendoh, this weekend.  Then I'll be teaching at The Ink Pad in NYC on February 28.  Spend the weekend with me at Papercraft Clubhouse in Connecticut March 14 & 15.  I'm heading to Scrapbook Centrale in Quebec April 17-19

Just an FYI to let you know that I'm not planning on taking many more teaching gigs in 2015 or almost any in 2016.  I will be making a teaching trip to Australia in 2016 (yay!) but that's pretty much it. 

Hope to see you in class very soon!

Julie Fei-Fan Balzer

Based outside of Boston, Julie Fei-Fan Balzer is a mixed-media artist who constructs vibrant compositions. Passionate about connecting with and inspiring other artists, she shares her expertise through in-person workshops, her online classroom www.balzerdesigns.com, and through monthly membership at www.MyArtPractice.com.

65 thoughts on “Two Classes at A Work of Heart

  • Wonderful drawings and I bet each person felt good about what they did…you have a way of giving your students confidence. Boo to less classes in other places but yeah to you for less travel.

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  • Wonderful drawings and I bet each person felt good about what they did…you have a way of giving your students confidence. Boo to less classes in other places but yeah to you for less travel.

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  • Wonderful drawings and I bet each person felt good about what they did…you have a way of giving your students confidence. Boo to less classes in other places but yeah to you for less travel.

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  • Wonderful drawings and I bet each person felt good about what they did…you have a way of giving your students confidence. Boo to less classes in other places but yeah to you for less travel.

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  • Wonderful drawings and I bet each person felt good about what they did…you have a way of giving your students confidence. Boo to less classes in other places but yeah to you for less travel.

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  • I can’t believe they said they couldn’t draw, then drew these pictures … they are amazing and I would love love to take that class! But doesn’t sound like you’ll be in Texas anytime soon :(. Thanks for sharing … will you or would this be a class you could teach online? Very interested and adore your blog!

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  • I can’t believe they said they couldn’t draw, then drew these pictures … they are amazing and I would love love to take that class! But doesn’t sound like you’ll be in Texas anytime soon :(. Thanks for sharing … will you or would this be a class you could teach online? Very interested and adore your blog!

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  • I can’t believe they said they couldn’t draw, then drew these pictures … they are amazing and I would love love to take that class! But doesn’t sound like you’ll be in Texas anytime soon :(. Thanks for sharing … will you or would this be a class you could teach online? Very interested and adore your blog!

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  • I can’t believe they said they couldn’t draw, then drew these pictures … they are amazing and I would love love to take that class! But doesn’t sound like you’ll be in Texas anytime soon :(. Thanks for sharing … will you or would this be a class you could teach online? Very interested and adore your blog!

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  • I can’t believe they said they couldn’t draw, then drew these pictures … they are amazing and I would love love to take that class! But doesn’t sound like you’ll be in Texas anytime soon :(. Thanks for sharing … will you or would this be a class you could teach online? Very interested and adore your blog!

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  • Way to go ladies! I was blown away…looks to me like they can draw wonderfully. I am with Kim T..will or would you consider teaching the drawing class online?

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  • Way to go ladies! I was blown away…looks to me like they can draw wonderfully. I am with Kim T..will or would you consider teaching the drawing class online?

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  • Way to go ladies! I was blown away…looks to me like they can draw wonderfully. I am with Kim T..will or would you consider teaching the drawing class online?

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  • Way to go ladies! I was blown away…looks to me like they can draw wonderfully. I am with Kim T..will or would you consider teaching the drawing class online?

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  • Way to go ladies! I was blown away…looks to me like they can draw wonderfully. I am with Kim T..will or would you consider teaching the drawing class online?

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  • I so wish that I could take your class & give you the opportunity to prove that I’m a liar when I say that I CANNOT draw! everybody in both classes did beautiful work! thank you for sharing!

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  • I so wish that I could take your class & give you the opportunity to prove that I’m a liar when I say that I CANNOT draw! everybody in both classes did beautiful work! thank you for sharing!

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  • I so wish that I could take your class & give you the opportunity to prove that I’m a liar when I say that I CANNOT draw! everybody in both classes did beautiful work! thank you for sharing!

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  • I so wish that I could take your class & give you the opportunity to prove that I’m a liar when I say that I CANNOT draw! everybody in both classes did beautiful work! thank you for sharing!

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  • I so wish that I could take your class & give you the opportunity to prove that I’m a liar when I say that I CANNOT draw! everybody in both classes did beautiful work! thank you for sharing!

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  • Awesome pics. Looks like a load of fun.
    Australia 2016? Where and when please? I want to be there.

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  • Awesome pics. Looks like a load of fun.
    Australia 2016? Where and when please? I want to be there.

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  • Awesome pics. Looks like a load of fun.
    Australia 2016? Where and when please? I want to be there.

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  • Awesome pics. Looks like a load of fun.
    Australia 2016? Where and when please? I want to be there.

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  • Awesome pics. Looks like a load of fun.
    Australia 2016? Where and when please? I want to be there.

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  • Hi, Do you do your classes online as I live in the UK? I have followed your posts and would love to do a class ot two like above.
    Keep up the great art.
    A hopeful follower, Vicky R

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  • Hi, Do you do your classes online as I live in the UK? I have followed your posts and would love to do a class ot two like above.
    Keep up the great art.
    A hopeful follower, Vicky R

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  • Hi, Do you do your classes online as I live in the UK? I have followed your posts and would love to do a class ot two like above.
    Keep up the great art.
    A hopeful follower, Vicky R

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  • Hi, Do you do your classes online as I live in the UK? I have followed your posts and would love to do a class ot two like above.
    Keep up the great art.
    A hopeful follower, Vicky R

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  • Hi, Do you do your classes online as I live in the UK? I have followed your posts and would love to do a class ot two like above.
    Keep up the great art.
    A hopeful follower, Vicky R

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  • Thanks for the great drawing class Julie. I learned so much and you helped take the fear out of the process.

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  • Thanks for the great drawing class Julie. I learned so much and you helped take the fear out of the process.

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  • Thanks for the great drawing class Julie. I learned so much and you helped take the fear out of the process.

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  • Thanks for the great drawing class Julie. I learned so much and you helped take the fear out of the process.

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  • Thanks for the great drawing class Julie. I learned so much and you helped take the fear out of the process.

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  • Thank you, Julie, for making drawing, stenciling, lettering, painting and water coloring so accessible. What fabulous classes…..from a great teacher with a fun sense of humor too. Looking forward to your next visit.

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  • Thank you, Julie, for making drawing, stenciling, lettering, painting and water coloring so accessible. What fabulous classes…..from a great teacher with a fun sense of humor too. Looking forward to your next visit.

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  • Thank you, Julie, for making drawing, stenciling, lettering, painting and water coloring so accessible. What fabulous classes…..from a great teacher with a fun sense of humor too. Looking forward to your next visit.

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  • Thank you, Julie, for making drawing, stenciling, lettering, painting and water coloring so accessible. What fabulous classes…..from a great teacher with a fun sense of humor too. Looking forward to your next visit.

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  • Thank you, Julie, for making drawing, stenciling, lettering, painting and water coloring so accessible. What fabulous classes…..from a great teacher with a fun sense of humor too. Looking forward to your next visit.

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  • I had so much fun in both classes. The sketching class tested my confidence, but I just took a leap and I felt so impressed with what I was able to create. Like you said, if we practiced drawing the way we practiced writing, imagine how great of a drawer we’d all be! Thank you! Bummed you’re not taking on more classes, but I will gladly continue to take your online classes. You’re so down to earth and it was a blast and an honor meeting you!

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  • I had so much fun in both classes. The sketching class tested my confidence, but I just took a leap and I felt so impressed with what I was able to create. Like you said, if we practiced drawing the way we practiced writing, imagine how great of a drawer we’d all be! Thank you! Bummed you’re not taking on more classes, but I will gladly continue to take your online classes. You’re so down to earth and it was a blast and an honor meeting you!

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  • I had so much fun in both classes. The sketching class tested my confidence, but I just took a leap and I felt so impressed with what I was able to create. Like you said, if we practiced drawing the way we practiced writing, imagine how great of a drawer we’d all be! Thank you! Bummed you’re not taking on more classes, but I will gladly continue to take your online classes. You’re so down to earth and it was a blast and an honor meeting you!

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  • I had so much fun in both classes. The sketching class tested my confidence, but I just took a leap and I felt so impressed with what I was able to create. Like you said, if we practiced drawing the way we practiced writing, imagine how great of a drawer we’d all be! Thank you! Bummed you’re not taking on more classes, but I will gladly continue to take your online classes. You’re so down to earth and it was a blast and an honor meeting you!

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  • I had so much fun in both classes. The sketching class tested my confidence, but I just took a leap and I felt so impressed with what I was able to create. Like you said, if we practiced drawing the way we practiced writing, imagine how great of a drawer we’d all be! Thank you! Bummed you’re not taking on more classes, but I will gladly continue to take your online classes. You’re so down to earth and it was a blast and an honor meeting you!

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  • Very excited that you’re coming to Australia!

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  • Very excited that you’re coming to Australia!

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  • Very excited that you’re coming to Australia!

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  • Very excited that you’re coming to Australia!

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  • Very excited that you’re coming to Australia!

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  • Julie, it is so much fun to see what your students made!

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  • Julie, it is so much fun to see what your students made!

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  • Julie, it is so much fun to see what your students made!

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  • Julie, it is so much fun to see what your students made!

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  • Julie, it is so much fun to see what your students made!

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