I recently taught two two-day weekday workshops at A Work of Heart in San Jose, CA.  I always enjoy teaching there and have the great luck of encountering some super kind and generous students who keep my spirits high!  Take a peek at the fun we had!

First up, my Flip, Flaps & Fold Outs class that is all about creating a really cool art journal structure: 

From the Balzer Designs Blog: Two Classes at A Work of Heart
From the Balzer Designs Blog: Two Classes at A Work of Heart
From the Balzer Designs Blog: Two Classes at A Work of Heart

And then my Magical Tape Bound Junque Journal class, which was super well stocked with Art Foamies!

From the Balzer Designs Blog: Two Classes at A Work of Heart
From the Balzer Designs Blog: Two Classes at A Work of Heart
From the Balzer Designs Blog: Two Classes at A Work of Heart
From the Balzer Designs Blog: Two Classes at A Work of Heart
From the Balzer Designs Blog: Two Classes at A Work of Heart

So many gorgeous journals were made in class!

From the Balzer Designs Blog: Two Classes at A Work of Heart

I hope you can tell from the photos that we had tons and tons of colorful fun!

Thanks for stopping by!

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Julie Fei-Fan Balzer

Based outside of Boston, Julie Fei-Fan Balzer is a painter, printmaker, and collage artist who constructs vibrant compositions. Her artwork investigates the interplay of identity and perception, inviting viewers to take a longer look. Julie works in layers, both physically and metaphorically, exploring what is visible and what is concealed. Passionate about connecting with and inspiring other artists, she shares her expertise through in-person workshops and her online classroom at MyArtPractice.com. Julie's achievements include high-profile clients, multiple publications - including her book, “Carve Stamp Play” - and exhibits in New York City and throughout Massachusetts. She is a graduate of Brown University.

54 thoughts on “Two Classes at A Work of Heart

  • Looks like a blast!
    I love the woman in red in the first workshop who held up her blank journal with some card dividers (gotta work at your own pace).

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  • Looks like a blast!
    I love the woman in red in the first workshop who held up her blank journal with some card dividers (gotta work at your own pace).

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  • Looks like a blast!
    I love the woman in red in the first workshop who held up her blank journal with some card dividers (gotta work at your own pace).

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  • Looks like a blast!
    I love the woman in red in the first workshop who held up her blank journal with some card dividers (gotta work at your own pace).

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  • Looks like a blast!
    I love the woman in red in the first workshop who held up her blank journal with some card dividers (gotta work at your own pace).

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  • Looks like a blast!
    I love the woman in red in the first workshop who held up her blank journal with some card dividers (gotta work at your own pace).

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  • I wish I could come to one of your classes!
    Thank you for the extensive photos – they are an inspiration. I study them intently and have several of your blog posts bookmarked for study!

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  • I wish I could come to one of your classes!
    Thank you for the extensive photos – they are an inspiration. I study them intently and have several of your blog posts bookmarked for study!

    Reply
  • I wish I could come to one of your classes!
    Thank you for the extensive photos – they are an inspiration. I study them intently and have several of your blog posts bookmarked for study!

    Reply
  • I wish I could come to one of your classes!
    Thank you for the extensive photos – they are an inspiration. I study them intently and have several of your blog posts bookmarked for study!

    Reply
  • I wish I could come to one of your classes!
    Thank you for the extensive photos – they are an inspiration. I study them intently and have several of your blog posts bookmarked for study!

    Reply
  • I wish I could come to one of your classes!
    Thank you for the extensive photos – they are an inspiration. I study them intently and have several of your blog posts bookmarked for study!

    Reply
  • Where can I take these classes??????

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  • Where can I take these classes??????

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  • Where can I take these classes??????

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  • Where can I take these classes??????

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  • Where can I take these classes??????

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  • Where can I take these classes??????

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  • As always I learned SO MUCH from you and had a total BLAST! I’ve been busy making more and more tape ever since class. I love my Amazing Tape Bound Journal and I’m excited to make more junk journals with the techniques we learned. Anyone out there who doesn’t live near a city that Julie teaches – plan a vacation! : ) It will totally be worth it!

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  • As always I learned SO MUCH from you and had a total BLAST! I’ve been busy making more and more tape ever since class. I love my Amazing Tape Bound Journal and I’m excited to make more junk journals with the techniques we learned. Anyone out there who doesn’t live near a city that Julie teaches – plan a vacation! : ) It will totally be worth it!

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  • As always I learned SO MUCH from you and had a total BLAST! I’ve been busy making more and more tape ever since class. I love my Amazing Tape Bound Journal and I’m excited to make more junk journals with the techniques we learned. Anyone out there who doesn’t live near a city that Julie teaches – plan a vacation! : ) It will totally be worth it!

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  • As always I learned SO MUCH from you and had a total BLAST! I’ve been busy making more and more tape ever since class. I love my Amazing Tape Bound Journal and I’m excited to make more junk journals with the techniques we learned. Anyone out there who doesn’t live near a city that Julie teaches – plan a vacation! : ) It will totally be worth it!

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  • As always I learned SO MUCH from you and had a total BLAST! I’ve been busy making more and more tape ever since class. I love my Amazing Tape Bound Journal and I’m excited to make more junk journals with the techniques we learned. Anyone out there who doesn’t live near a city that Julie teaches – plan a vacation! : ) It will totally be worth it!

    Reply
  • As always I learned SO MUCH from you and had a total BLAST! I’ve been busy making more and more tape ever since class. I love my Amazing Tape Bound Journal and I’m excited to make more junk journals with the techniques we learned. Anyone out there who doesn’t live near a city that Julie teaches – plan a vacation! : ) It will totally be worth it!

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  • Love, love, all the colorful artwork! If I just lived closer instead of 1500 miles away in Kansas, I would’ve been there.

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  • Love, love, all the colorful artwork! If I just lived closer instead of 1500 miles away in Kansas, I would’ve been there.

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  • Love, love, all the colorful artwork! If I just lived closer instead of 1500 miles away in Kansas, I would’ve been there.

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  • Love, love, all the colorful artwork! If I just lived closer instead of 1500 miles away in Kansas, I would’ve been there.

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  • Love, love, all the colorful artwork! If I just lived closer instead of 1500 miles away in Kansas, I would’ve been there.

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  • Love, love, all the colorful artwork! If I just lived closer instead of 1500 miles away in Kansas, I would’ve been there.

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  • Thank you, Julie, for the most fabulous and AMAZING two full days of painting, stamping, stenciling, binding and learning new techniques. What a great experience and yes, looking forward to making many more.

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  • Thank you, Julie, for the most fabulous and AMAZING two full days of painting, stamping, stenciling, binding and learning new techniques. What a great experience and yes, looking forward to making many more.

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  • Thank you, Julie, for the most fabulous and AMAZING two full days of painting, stamping, stenciling, binding and learning new techniques. What a great experience and yes, looking forward to making many more.

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  • Thank you, Julie, for the most fabulous and AMAZING two full days of painting, stamping, stenciling, binding and learning new techniques. What a great experience and yes, looking forward to making many more.

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  • Thank you, Julie, for the most fabulous and AMAZING two full days of painting, stamping, stenciling, binding and learning new techniques. What a great experience and yes, looking forward to making many more.

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  • Thank you, Julie, for the most fabulous and AMAZING two full days of painting, stamping, stenciling, binding and learning new techniques. What a great experience and yes, looking forward to making many more.

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  • Loved all those wonderful smiles!

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  • Loved all those wonderful smiles!

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  • Loved all those wonderful smiles!

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  • Loved all those wonderful smiles!

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  • Loved all those wonderful smiles!

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  • Loved all those wonderful smiles!

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  • Wow!! How I wished I could have experienced the class when I lived close to where you had your classes. I have not lived in Ca in 5 years. Lucky ladies. Looks like a fabulous class!!

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  • Wow!! How I wished I could have experienced the class when I lived close to where you had your classes. I have not lived in Ca in 5 years. Lucky ladies. Looks like a fabulous class!!

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  • Wow!! How I wished I could have experienced the class when I lived close to where you had your classes. I have not lived in Ca in 5 years. Lucky ladies. Looks like a fabulous class!!

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  • Wow!! How I wished I could have experienced the class when I lived close to where you had your classes. I have not lived in Ca in 5 years. Lucky ladies. Looks like a fabulous class!!

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  • Wow!! How I wished I could have experienced the class when I lived close to where you had your classes. I have not lived in Ca in 5 years. Lucky ladies. Looks like a fabulous class!!

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  • Wow!! How I wished I could have experienced the class when I lived close to where you had your classes. I have not lived in Ca in 5 years. Lucky ladies. Looks like a fabulous class!!

    Reply

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