Our Mission
At PopUp Art Classes, we hand pick our favorite art trends and palette pleasing “we can’t wait to try that” projects presented in step by step high quality videos . We are known for our Two Takes approach where you get two instructors, two different styles and double the fun in each class.
Rae Missigman and Sandi Keene are well-known for their ability to teach engaging topics in clear, easily absorbed video lessons where their joy-filled friendship shines through each moment. Their “Two Takes” approach keeps their happy students coming back for more!
The highly rated Signature Class, Pocket Journals is wildly popular and continues to grow in numbers. Students return to this class time and time again as they add to their collection of Pocket Journals. The annual refresh of this class keeps it sparkling and up to date!
Need help? Contact us at popupartclass@gmail.com
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**If you previously joined The Painted Paper Project, you still have access. Just log in! No need to re-enroll.**
Imagine opening your mailbox and among the bills and sales flyers, you find a colorful, hand-painted envelope. It shines through the clutter with the promise of heartfelt sentiments, delicate art pieces and a bundle of treasures gathered solely for your delight.
The outside is so inviting that you can't imagine what it contains. You open the envelope and discover layer upon layer of handmade elements each more beautiful than the last. The words, the color, the tiny details - this is the perfect way to surprise and cheer friends, family and strangers alike. Welcome to vitamin P - the Painted Paper Project: from Art to Heart.
Join Rae Missigman & Sandi Keene as they share the project that brought them so much joy. The Painted Paper Project’s mission is to spread creativity to others and to our own journal pages. No matter where you use these pieces, they will bring delight to all.
In our inspiringly beautiful classroom, you will find:
- video instructions on what to use to create the meaningful lovelies we have been sending each other
- a video tour of how we have organized the supplies for this project
- a video tour of how store our beautiful colorful elements and other small treasures
- video demonstration of how we build a packet of painted papers for mailing
- a linked supply list to everything we have used and you might want as well though we encourage you to work from your own stash too.
- step by step Two Takes videos of how to paint flowers & leaves to create the botanical “wands” or decorate your stationery, journal pages and mail pieces
- downloads of ideas, tips, elements to use in your packets
We can't wait for you to join us in this acts of artful kindness project sure to spread color, joy and happy tears across the planet. Stock up on tissues because you are going to need them! We have yet to open a Painted Paper Packet without shedding a few tears!
Sign up today and start spreading Art to Heart!
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When you purchase this class you will receive a downloadable link for access to the class. Please open this link and SAVE the PDF to your favorite devices. The link provided expires in 24 hours so please, immediately open and save. We don't want anyone delayed getting into the project. If you have to email us for the PDF because your link expired, we will send out the email as time allows due to the large number of students we are helping. Thank you!
You have them. We have them.
Is there a mixed media creative that doesn’t have a stack of stencils in their workstation? If there is, we haven’t met them.
Stencils are a versatile tool BUT they don't come with a manual of techniques beyond pouncing paint through them. We are going to turn stencils upside down and inside out.
Rae & Sandi are bringing their Two Takes™ approach to stenciling. Whether you prefer acrylics, watercolor or both, we have new ideas, techniques and tips to discover the ways you can enhance your stencil use today.
You get two styles of using texture paste, 3 dimensional stencil work, continuous line drawing, stitching, sketching, combining multiple stencil in one element, bouquet building and more. You will walk away with Technique Cards, projects, inspiration and a new outlook on your art practice.
We weren’t kidding about the magic part! Grab your stencils and let’s conjure up a new appreciation for this under-used design tool.
Just some of the goodies waiting for you in the classroom -
25 videos packed full of exciting content
Over 7 hours of instruction in our famous Two Takes style
Downloadable / printable technique cards
Fully linked list of our favorite supplies
Tons of tips, tricks, and inspiration!
August 2020 Addition - 4 new videos on Floral Spray / Bouquet Building
Holiday 2020 Addition - 8 new videos showing you step by step how to make colorful botanical wands as seen in the Painted Paper Project using Rae’s botanical stencils by Stencil Girl Products. One in Rae’s style, one in Sandi’s style. Use these wands in your decorating, gift giving or in your heart bundles for Panted Paper Project.
Immediate Access. After you purchase you will see a PDF download on the Order Confirmation page that contains your classroom URL and password. The URL in the PDF is clickable. Enter the password and join us! Save the PDF to your favorite devices!
No waiting for an email from us.
Need help? - email us at popupartclass@gmail.com
Our students are in love with what they are learning in this class! Read what they are saying:
I just wanted to tell you both that this class is so wonderful! I’m enjoying myself totally. I’ve always wanted to work with watercolors but haven’t had much success (not enough time for practice is more like it). I wanted to thank you both for the terrific course. I am enjoying both of your takes on each step. Thank you again. - Kathy B.
This is a fabulous class. I love the two approaches to each technique and the beautiful results! - Ann B.
I’m loving this class and trying everything! - Gayle B.
Swatch, mix and document your favorite colors with confidence!
Months in the making, Rae and Sandi have designed Colorlogue - Demystifying Color Mixing. There is so much content in this class that we had to reimagine how we present material! In addition to our video lessons we have developed a 100+ page PDF downloadable/printable workbook that takes you step by step through the exercises that demonstrate the power of color in our homes, our closets and our art.
- over 14 hours of video instruction
- 64 easy to watch top quality videos
- pre-recorded end of chapter reflection chats with Rae & Sandi
- 100+ page printable workbook filled with art, exercises, instructions and more
- color theory basics including the color wheel and how to use it in your art practice along with several color wheel projects
- field trips into our homes, our closets, our art studios to see how color is telling a story about who we are and what we prefer
- a creative and fun system for documenting the color inspirations that stop us in our tracks
- color mixing basics and explorations using watercolor
- mixing beautiful "muds" and when they are the perfect touch
- exploring the power of neutral tint to transform a color palette
- using stencils as a swatching and color discovery tool
- fieldwork uncovering the colors of our favorites stores, catalogues, magazines and social media accounts and how to record for later use and so much more…
Join us in the classroom as we demystify COLOR!
What our Students are Saying:
Tina K. says - “Thanks to Sandi & Rae for a class that’s so soul filling! I would have never pushed myself to experiment so much with color! I’m about to fall 100% in love with my palette!”
* * * IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ ! * * *
Upon purchase this class you will receive a downloadable link for access to the classroom. Please open this link and SAVE the PDF to your favorite devices. The link provided expires in 24 hours so please, immediately open and save. We don't want anyone delayed getting into the project. If you have to email us for the PDF because your link expired, we will send out the email as time allows due to the large number of students we are helping. Thank you!
BY POPUP ART CLASSES
Instructors: Rae Missigman & Sandi Keene
POCKET JOURNALS™ - Little Journals, Big Creativity
Discover the charm of working tiny with giant creativity!
In our BEST-SELLING , crazy-popular workshop, Rae Missigman & Sandi Keene teach you how to create these pocket sized art journals in their “Two Takes™ “ styles. You get two different approaches, two different art styles and an addictive project with many variations that will have you in #pocketjournallove. The annual refresh of this class keeps it up to date and sparkling with new ideas.
See What People Are Saying:
Linda says "Best workshop ever!
Kristi N. says “Hands down my most favorite class of all time!”
@3Heartwings says “Y’all are both amazing!”
Valerie M. - “Beautiful! I just started your and Sandi’s pocket journal class. I am at video 4 and just loving it. I am not too technical so really appreciate how simple it is to navigate.”
Join us for 13 instructional step by step videos building your journals in several styles. PLUS bonus videos demonstrating how to work small in your journal and how to prepare your journal for watercolor. And annual refreshes as we discover new styles and uses for this little work horse.
Full of tips, shortcuts, and loaded with possibility, make your own series of pocket sized art journals ready for the next Instagram challenge, exploration of new techniques/mediums, or anytime you want to experience the joy of working small. You just can’t stop at one!!
Immediate Access. After you purchase you will see a PDF download on the Order Confirmation page that contains your classroom URL and password. The URL in the PDF is clickable. Enter the password and join us! Save the PDF to your favorite devices!
No waiting for an email from us.
Need help? - email us at popupartclass@gmail.com
Quickstart Watercolor …for the Mixed Media Creative
Jump into watercolor with Rae Missigman & Sandi Keene as we explore basic watercolor techniques to add to your mixed media toolbox. Create simple shapes and washes, discover the exciting world of color mixing and how to avoid/work through common difficulties with this challenging medium. Then put your new skills to work as we study leaves and florals and create a Quickstart Blossom piece that mixes watercolor with ArtMarks and collage. Finish up with a start to finish project with Sandi and one from Rae each in their own style.
Highlights:
24 videos
5+ hours of instructions
First in a series of Quickstart Watercolor classes
Tips, tricks, shortcuts
Downloads featuring our favorite supplies
Our first ever Bloopers reel
Holiday 2020 addition - 7 new videos showing you step by step how to make colorful botanical wands as seen in the Painted Paper Project. One in Rae’s style, one in Sandi’s style. Use these wands in your decorating, gift giving or in your heart bundles for Panted Paper Project.
Rae and Sandi (creators of the wildly popular workshop, Pocket Journals) love collaboration blending Rae’s quirky, ArtMark filled style with Sandi’s clean, more traditional approach. Together they give you two takes, two styles, two bonus pieces of watercolor whimsy. Join us for over 5 hours of instruction, demonstration and projects as we bring our friendship and joy of creating into your art space.
What Students are Saying:
Susan B - “I signed on this morning and I am enjoying this class SO much. Thanks to Sandi and Rae for so much for the great instruction. Can’t wait to practice together!”
Sherry C - “This class was GREAT! I learned so much! Your styles are SO different and I love them both! I’ve been playing in my watercolors all afternoon after taking this class. Thanks for sharing it!”
Brecken B - “Thank you…for creating such a relaxing and enjoyable atmosphere to learn in! I feel like I‘ve just sat down with two old friends, in which perfection and competitive comparison have never existed…only a shared love of common interest and a joy of lifting others up comes as naturally as drinking a cool glass of water on a hot summer day!!
Magdalena B. - “The lesson videos and lists are very well done. I wish I had way more time to do all the exercises and projects every day all day. They are fun!”
Susan B. - “I am really enjoying this class. Thanks to Rae and Sandi!”
Kerry H. - “The QuickStart Watercolor Course made a massive change to my art practice - it went from woeful to hopeful - very grateful to Rae and Sandi.”
Immediate Access. After you purchase you will see a PDF download on the Order Confirmation page that contains your classroom URL and password. Enter the password and join us!
This class will be accessible for years.
Rae Missigman & Sandi Keene present their biggest, most involved project ever created. This is the one that almost broke them. It’s that big! This greatly anticipated class meets the needs of the modern storyteller, art creative and record keeper. Sandi & Rae redesigned the method for documenting and expressing our narrative.
Twenty step by step videos with 200+ minute of demos, instruction, tips & hacks, shopping tours and assembling the best portable work station you have ever seen. Just as we do in our best selling class, Pocket Journals, we will build your Pocket.doc from scratch.
Downloads, checklists, art elements -oh my! We have created a 25 page e-book housing a crazy amount of downloads, PDFs and At A Glance check-lists to give you all the choices. Fire up your printer!
Community? Oh yeah, we know how important this is so we have opened a private Facebook group where you can share ideas, inspiration and downright brilliance with your fellow Pocket.docers. #startingamovement Instagram is our perfect place for daily sharing of completed works of art #pocketdoc #pocketdocmania @sandikeene @raemissigman #lookatthis
Is that all? Nope! We will be offering additional downloads, techniques, flip-throughs and more throughout the year while we all work together in our Pocket.docs
Pocket.doc - a little place for the big things in your life
See what students are saying :
*Susan- “Pocket doc is brilliant!! Now I don’t need to have so many notebooks/journals for each topic!! I am really missing using photos of my family and life alongside creativity and art. I love the idea of documenting books read, shows watched and lists as well as goals. I’m so excited to start this project!”
* Leigh- “I’m watching several videos each night and find myself talking out loud to you ladies and sharing in the laughter! I am also shaking my head in amazement at your creativity and the wonderful details of your lessons.”
*Shirl- “I am absolutely loving Pocket.doc. I love the way it is fun to make but also is amazing as a memory maker!”
*Gilly - “I am loving this course…a simple idea brilliantly put together. I’ve only had my Pocket.doc a few days yet it already means so much to me, thank you Sandi & Rae”
Can I gift a class? Yes! Just contact us at popupartclass@gmail.com and we will get you and your gift squared away. We make it easy - you make it so thoughtful!
Is there a time limit on classes? Almost all classes are unlimited access. Your class will be right here waiting for you for years. If this is not the case - we will tell you up front and offer the class in a downloadable format so you can keep it as long as you like.
How can I pay? 99% of people use PayPal but if you are part of the 1%, contact us at popupartclass@gmail.com and we can send you a PayPal invoice that can be paid with a credit card and without a PayPal account.
Can I share a class? No. One student per purchase, please. Otherwise you are stealing from our great instructors. They deserve better.
What are your social media rules? Thanks for asking! Feel free to post your finished projects on Social Media! Use the class hashtag on Instagram and we will do our best to stop by and give you some love. We ask that to protect the instructors Intellectual Material you do not show step by steps or release how to’s that give away what others have paid for. Our products are for your PERSONAL use and for gifting only. That means you can’t take our designs and make and sell these journals etc. Make as many as want for yourself and as gifts.
Are you struggling with a lack of creative joy? Has life expanded to the point where you are fighting to find time and passion for your art?
You are not alone!
We have developed a series of classes called Art for Life where we are reclaiming our joy and love for art.
Get ready to fall deeply into creativity and play!
Introducing the first installment of our Art for Life classes - Unearth Inspiration - a Meditative Look Book. Gather your supplies as we play with bold, attention grabbing colors and marks. We are going to pair them with hand drawn elements and guiding words creating a “Look Book” destined to become your newest go-to tool.
Are you ready for BOLD, SATURATED, and LAYERED creativity? Let’s go!
We will be creating a 16 surface journal overflowing with joyful art. We take you step by step through:
- 36 videos, over 6 hours of instruction in our signature Two Takes style
- how to build the structure quickly and easily
- layering techniques that result in our most colorful project to date.
- Two Takes™ approach - Rae’s deeply saturated colors create an unmistakable moody botanical & mark-laden vibe while Sandi’s tropical hues remind you of a resort island holiday.
- downloads of class exclusive collage sheets - imagery, elements, marks and words that you will reach for over and over again.
- guiding words printables designed specifically to encourage practices and mindsets that will support your journey.
-small supply list - you most likely have everything you need in your studio.
Take a deep breath…
Let’s go!
What students are saying
What Students are saying:
“I had so much fun doing this class that I am starting to think of the next one!” - Marsha M.
“This class is not only fun but has showed me that there is always more to learn. So in love with the process.” - Kristi N.
* * * IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ ! * * *
Upon purchase this class you will receive a downloadable link for access to the classroom. Please open this link and SAVE the PDF to your favorite devices. The link provided expires in 24 hours so please, immediately open and save. We don't want anyone delayed getting into the project. If you have to email us for the PDF because your link expired, we will send out the email as time allows due to the large number of students we are helping. Thank you!