Create with the Greats - 2 Day Workshop

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Create with the Greats - 2 Day Workshop! DATE: Friday, September 25 and Saturday, September 26 Enrollment: $695.00 - If you enroll by July 15, you will receive a $50 discount. Loca tion: St. George's Anglican Church Hall - 3 Byron St., New Hamburg, ON Meals: Scones, Coffee to start the day off Catered Lunch Join us for this incredible 2-day creative event on September 25 & 26, 2026 for a fantastic 2 day workshop with The Greats of the DIY Industry! All of the Artists/Instructors are live and in-person at the venue where everyone will follow along as they show you their incredible techniques You will be completely hands on and working along with the Artist as they demonstrate how it is done You will learn so many new tricks using the Iron Orchid Designs product line of moulds, stamps, paint inlays, and transfers. Along with Annie Sloan's Chalk Paint, Fusion Mineral Paint, and Milk Paint, you will create amazing professional finishes. You will also learn the art of decoupage. Spending time in the creative energy of these amazing people and having great food with your catered lunches is sure to feed your body and soul. Enrolment is limited to 40 and spaces are being snapped up already! For those looking for accommodations, we recommend searching AirBnB or similar websites in the area from Stratford to Kitchener-Waterloo as New Hamburg is in the middle between these cities - about 20 minutes from each location. Location - St. George's Anglican Church Hall - 3 Byron St., New Hamburg, ON Time - 9:00AM - 4:30(ish) Enrolments are non-refundable but are transferrable. Here is your lineup of the Top Creative Instructors in the Industry: Jonathon Marc Mendes Jonathon is a British furniture artist, photographer, educator, and creative stylist known for his distinctive decorative finishes and creative approach to furniture transformation through Painted Love. With a passion for sharing creativity, Jonathon has travelled globally teaching in-person workshops and masterclasses, inspiring students and creatives around the world through hands-on learning experiences. Alongside his international teaching, he continues to educate and connect with a wider audience through online classes and content shared on his YouTube channel. Recognized for both his artistry and influence within the creative industry, Jonathon has proudly worked as a brand ambassador for leading creative brands including Saltwash®⁠, Annie Sloan⁠, WoodUbend⁠, and Iron Orchid Designs⁠, where he continues to collaborate alongside their teams and fellow creators. Through his work, Jonathon blends artistry, education, and storytelling to encourage others to explore their own creative potential. Lynne Brundage Lynne Brundage, co-owner of ellen j goods in historic Medina, New York, is an artisan, furniture restorer, and DIY educator who has spent decades cultivating a passion for living a repurposed and re-styled life. Alongside her husband, JR, she curates a unique blend of vintage modern furniture, artisan decor, and specialized DIY supplies right from their charming 1800s brick-and-mortar storefront. Deeply inspired by her cozy cottage home on the shores of Lake Ontario, Lynne specializes in giving forgotten, pre-1970 pieces a beautiful new life. The Journey So Far The Flagship Shop: Co-founded ellen j goods at 435 Main Street in Western New York, transforming it into a vibrant hub for home reinvention. Artisan Expertise: Serves as a recognized Iron Orchid Designs (IOD) Artisan, known for crafting highly detailed, bespoke mixed-media projects. Local Renaissance: Rooted deeply in the Medina community, where she and her husband have raised families and contributed to the area's local business revival. Behind the Scenes Trash to Treasure: Passionate about the "sleek spin on shabby chic," focusing on budget-friendly interior transformations. Mixed-Media Journals: Crafts intricate, vintage-inspired art journals using gold foils, stamps, and clay moulds. Cottage Style: Focuses her design work on cozy, nostalgic textures, antique elements, and botanical motifs. Jim Connelly Jim is a Scottish-born, Toronto-based master decorative artist, custom furniture restorer, and television personality. Widely recognized for his work on Debbie Travis’ Facelift and The Designer Guys, Jim brings decades of high-end design expertise and a signature sharp wit to the screen and studio. Originally from Loch Lomond, Scotland, he immigrated to Canada in 1967, later spending 25 years as a graphic designer for IBM before turning his passion for custom wall treatments, original art, and upcycled furniture into a full-time venture. Jennylyn Pringle Jennylyn Pringle is the design-obsessed founder and creative powerhouse behind Fusion Mineral Paint. Born into a family of historic paint makers, she spent her childhood surrounded by colour swatches and paint cans. At just 23, Jennylyn stepped up to run her family’s boutique business, transforming it into an innovative global brand. Driven by a mission to take the fear out of DIY, she created the world’s first true all-in-one mineral paint—helping makers everywhere easily bring their wildest furniture flips to life. Her Story So Far Studio Kid: Grew up playing in her parents' workshop at Homestead House Paint Co. from age three. The Fusion Formula: Invented a self-leveling acrylic paint with a built-in topcoat so creators could just paint and go. Global Community: Built a network of creators spanning 30+ countries, including a massive "Paint It Beautiful" group with nearly 700,000 members. Book Tour: Wrote and published the massive 300+ page design bible, "Everything You Need to Know to Paint It Beautiful." Creative Focus Fearless Making: Champions a warm, encouraging approach to help everyday creators build instant design confidence. Eco-Friendly Design: Focuses heavily on non-toxic, planet-friendly paints that are safe to use right at the kitchen table. Budget Luxury: Teaches creators how to turn curbside trash into high-end, magazine-worthy statement pieces. What She Formulates Fusion™ Mineral Paint: Her signature liquid line, loved for its silky matte finish and incredible durability. Milk Paint by Fusion: A modern, easy-to-mix powder paint that creates beautiful, authentic vintage textures. Kathie Jordan Kathie Jordan is the creative force and founder behind Kathie Jordan Design, a European-influenced interior decor and design studio nestled in historic downtown New Hamburg, Ontario. As a master of reinvention, the daughter of Dutch immigrants, and Canada's longest-running Annie Sloan Chalk Paint stockist, Kathie has spent over a decade helping homeowners give their tired spaces and solid wood furniture a beautiful second life. The Creative Pivot Stained Glass Legacy: Spent 17 years as a professional stained glass artist. She designed custom installations and three-dimensional glass domes shipped across North America. A New Beginning: Pivoted her creative career after a hot air balloon accident caused a severe back injury. This made cutting glass impossible, sparking the birth of her decor studio in March 2011. The Flagship Studio: Expanded her business from a single shop footprint to buying her own historic building on Peel Street. It is the oldest standing building in New Hamburg's core. Her Art & Offerings The Chalk Paint Pioneer: Trained directly with industry legend Annie Sloan. She traveled to England, France, and New Orleans to master specialized furniture painting and waxing techniques. Full-Service Restyling: Specializes in transforming old solid-wood dining sets, bedroom furniture, and outdated kitchen cabinets. She prefers eco-friendly repurposing over buying new. Textile & Upholstery Addict: Offers premium custom drapery and custom upholstery services, housing thousands of high-end fabric books for window treatments, blinds, and furniture updates. Curated Creative Supplies: Stocks top-tier maker brands for DIYers at Kathie Jordan Design, including Farrow & Ball paint and paper, Fusion Mineral Paint, Iron Orchid Designs (IOD), and Mint by Michelle decoupage papers. Design Philosophy Soulful Reinvention: Believes that upcycling your home goods is wonderful for the environment and directly feeds the creative soul. Community Culture: Nominated for prestigious regional Arts and Culture honours for her local craft contributions. She loves empowering everyday homeowners through her upcoming creative workshops. Show more