Workshop & Wine Wednesdays // Easter Eggs

Our SUPER DUPER popular Workshop & Wine Wednesdays are back!  Join us as we make Mexa-themed Easter eggs.  The whole Mexa-gang is here - Frida, Señor Piñata, Sweet Sugar Skull, Blue Demon, La Sandia, and El Nopal.  Bring your drinks and snacks to enjoy while we craft away the night.  Follow along with our tutorial or design your own.  We'll provide the glitter, paint, sequins and eggs.  

Who: 21 and over - BYOB bring your own drinks and snacks!

What: We'll paint and decorate 6 Mexa-themed Easter eggs.
Where: Casa Artelexia, 2400 Kettner Blvd.#102, San Diego 
When: March 23rd, 6-8pm 
Cost: $20 per person
TICKETS

Don't live in SD?! No Problem!! You can join in while we live stream our workshop!! Follow us on Periscope to keep up with the fun.

Giant Paper Flower Workshop // April 2nd

Who's ready to make these gorgeous paper flowers with us at Casa Artelexia?! Tania Fischer is back teaching her popular Giant Paper Flower Workshop. This will be a 4 hour, learn-it-all workshop, mixing both her basic and advanced class in one big giant workshop. There will be a brake for lunch (food not included in the price). You will learn how to make at least 4 large paper flowers and some leaves, includes materials (templates, tools, paper, secrets and tips). Plus you'll receive a how to on making your very own backdrop.

Tania Fischer is a Mexican-American artist based out of San Diego. She has a degree in Graphic Design. For the past 3 years she has been developing different giant paper flower techniques. Featured on Hostess with the Mostess, Catch my Party, and other blogs, Speaker at BASH Conference and Martha Stewart American made Nominee (2016). She is excited to teach another workshop, sharing her techniques, and tips as well as having a fun crafting time.

Purchase your tickets here. (LIMITED SEATING)

Day of the Dead Pumpkin Painting at Casa Artelexia

Last night we had such a fun turnout for our Workshop and Wine Wednesday Pumpkin Painting Workshop. Students had the option to paint in the already outlined pumpkins or they were free to "wing it" and get creative all on their own! Bummed you missed the class?! Not to worry. We have 2 more coming up. Join our family friendly workshop on October 10th from 12-2pm or stop in on Oct. 7th for a Workshop and Wine Wednesday. Check out these and other upcoming workshops at Casa Artelexia.

Day of the Dead Workshops at Casa Artelexia // San Diego

It's that time of year again and we have quite a bit planned for our Day of the Dead season. Here are just a few of the crafty workshops we've set up! More info and tickets available on our site.

Workshop & Wine Wednesday - Day of the Dead Pumpkin Painting
September 30th // 6-8PM // COST: $20 // Ages: 21 and over BYOB

Day of the Dead Celebration at Casa Artelexia
October 3rd // 6-9PM  // COST: $8 // Ages: Family Friendly
Ticket includes entrance, tamales, pan dulce, drinks, Oaxacan chocolate tasting & a goodie bag!

Workshop & Wine Wednesday – Sugar Skull Cross-stitch
October 7th // 6-8PM // COST: $20 // Ages: 21 and over BYOB

Day of the Dead Photo-shoots
October 10th // 9AM – 6PM Please call to schedule your time slot
COST: $75 per person, 2 for $130, 3 for $180, 4 for $220
Ticket includes: Face painting by the super talented Debi's Doodles, 10 5x5 photographs mailed out to you in 7-10 business days, High resolution original files emailed in 2-3 days, props and backdrops, drinks and snacks. 

Day of the Dead Pumpkin Painting
October 10th // 12-2PM // COST: $20 // Ages: 6 and older – 1 Pumpkin per child please

Sugar Skull Planter Painting Workshop
October 17th // 12-2PM // COST: $20 // Ages: 6 and older – 1 Planter per child please

Workshop & Wine Wednesday – Sugar Skull Decorating
October 21st // 6-8PM // COST: $20 // Ages: 21 and over BYOB

Sugar Skull Decorating Workshop
October 24th // 12-2PM // COST: $20 // Ages: 6 and older – 1 Sugar Skull per child please.

Workshop & Wine Wednesdays: Sacred Heart Piñatas

Join us at Casa Artelexia as we learn how to make Sacred Heart Piñatas on July 29th from 6-8pm. Bring the gals and make it a ladie's night!  You're welcome to bring your own snacks and drinks (21 and over only).  

Buy your tickets here. $20 per person - Limited seating and tickets must be purchased in advance.

Workshop and Wine Wednesdays: Mexa-themed Nicho Collages

Make it a ladie's night or a evenign out with your date for our next Workshop and Wine Wednesday! We'll be building and painting nicho collages. Choose from various Mexa-themes - Frida, Lucha Libre, Loteria, Day of the Dead or Virgen de Guadalupe.

DATE: July 8th, 2015
TIME: 6-8pm
BYOB - Bring your own snacks and drinks!
21 and over only please
COST: $20 Early-bird TICKETS

Etsy Craft Party at Casa Artelexia

Last weekend we had our first ever Etsy Craft Party - it was AMAZING!!! What did our day consist of? 4 Craft stations, 4 hours, 30 students, delicious Frida Kahlo cupcake cake by Roni's Sugar Creations and goodie bags!! Tania Fischer taught her super popular DIY paper flower class, Ashley taught us her tips and tricks to modern calligraphy, Carly the paper weaving project and I showed everyone my newly acquired skill of hand carved stamp making. It was like speed dating for crafters. Check it out!

Art Box Craft Party

Join us for an afternoon of crafting! We'll provide you with tons of crafting goodies to decorate your very own art box. Make it for Mom (Mother's Day is right around the corner) or keep it for yourself. :) Snack, drinks and goodie bag included!

This class is great for guys, too!

Date & Time: May 2nd, 2-4pm
Price: $40 per person or 2 people $70
Space is limited - TICKETS

Another Great Workshop at Casa Artelexia

Thank you to everyone that participated in our Calligraphy Workshop at Casa Artelexia earlier this month!  We had such a lovely turnout.  Ashley Phillips taught us her tips and tricks to Modern Calligraphy, Roxana Lopez took these absolutely beautiful photos, La Belle Bloom added loveliness to our tables with her floral creations,  Blick hooked us up with some sweet deals for our art supplies and Grab & Go Subs provided us with a super yummy lunch.  What a fun afternoon!! 

Piñata Making at the Mingei Museum

Join Casa Artelexia on May 17th for Family Day at the Mingei Museum. While enjoying a discounted $5 admission for the entire family, explore the Museum’s colorful exhibitions, make a piñata, complete a treasure hunt, talk to a docent, take home prizes and most of all, have fun!

A Fabulous Frida Craft Party

This past weekend we hosted the most fabulous Frida crafting party!!  Birthday girl, Mariel, went to town on making her own mexa-themed decorations.  This girl is super talented.  All of her guests wore their best floral dresses, flower crowns and over-sized jewelry.  It was a true Frida fiesta!!  Want to make your own box?!  Join us for our next Art Box Workshop.

Easter Piñata Making at Casa Artelexia

Last weekend we had so much fun making Easter themed piñatas at the shop.  What was supposed to be an hour and half class turned into 3 hours of piñata making fun!!  These littles and their mamas made such cute chickadees, bunnies and even a Pikachu.  Yes, Brayden was determined to make a Peep/Pikachu.  Look how great it turned out!  Happy Easter Weekend!