Big Announcement Part Three: Our Workshops Launch

Everyone has been asking about our Workshops! 

...and we knew we wanted to start them off at Apple Box™ Design Studio with something special, so we invited the fabulous Jennylyn Pringle to lead the first workshop in our new space!

Jennylyn is the President of Homestead House Paint Company, makers of Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint and a proud Canadian business.

Join us on Saturday, October 26th for "Got Milk Paint?" and learn from this consummate Milk Paint expert.  Register below to meet Jennylyn and learn everything you need to know to 'reimagine with confidence!'

Got Milk Paint? Workshop
Taking our hands-on Milk Paint Workshop will ensure that you acquire a strong knowledge of how to use Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint, Furniture Wax and Antiquing Wax. You will complete a special project to take home along with your new skills.  Let the reimagining begin!

All in-class supplies, light snacks and beverages are included.  Just show up in your paint clothes and be ready to have fun!

This hands on workshop offers:

• History, characteristics and preparation of Milk Paint
• Different uses of Milk Paints on wood, ceramic, metal, drywall etc.
• Easy methods of custom colour matching
• Faux-finishing techniques, antiquing, distressing etc.
• Crackle finishes 

Date:  Saturday, October 26, 2013
Time:  1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Cost:   $225 + GST   (Includes all in-class supplies, light snacks and beverages.)
- Limited Seating -

Register early and save $25! (offer valid until Oct.20th 11:59 PM)

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All workshops take place at:

Apple Box™ Design Studio
#105, 5 Rowland Crescent
St. Albert, Alberta

So Much Fun Was Had at the Got Milk Paint? Workshop

Last Wednesday marked our first Got Milk Paint? workshop, and it was so much fun that we can't wait to do it again.  Upcoming sessions are being scheduled soon so be sure to sign up to receive a notification email and join us for laughs and learning!

Among the group was Mista Zaugg of Cinnamon Photography who snapped some great pics of the workshop and the wonderful ladies in attendance.  Thanks for sharing these, Mista!

Jennylyn Pringle, President of Homestead House Paint Co.,
makers of Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint

Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint - flagship designer collection

All of the colours are so rich, it's hard to choose one!

Just add water and stir to get the perfect amount of paint for your project.

One of the many unique elements of Milk Paint is the natural chippiness you can achieve by leaving
the bonding agent out of the mix (or using other trade secrets we learned at the workshop!).

The Got Milk Paint? workshop at Apple Box Boutique teaches several
methods for creating chippy, traditional, smooth, distressed and layered looks.

Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint is easy to use, making it fun and stress-free.

Margaret of The French Bear works on her two-layered piece.
Check out Margaret's blog for her take on the class!

There are several options for finishes to keep your project looking fabulous.

With just the right products, Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint makes 'reimagining' easy.

The final results are as varied and interesting as the people creating them.

Thank you, everyone, for a really great day!

Check out our Facebook page for more pics and information and click here to sign up for workshop notifications.

Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint is available in-store and online at Apple Box Boutique!

♥,
Apple Box Boutique

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New Horizons and Our Milk Paint Workshop Deadline

Let me start by saying Hello... I hope you are enjoying the holiday season!  Although today's blog is not my usual "Project Personality" post, it is a personal one.  This is a "Welcoming the New" post.

Since starting our little boutique last year we have shared our space with lovely Leslie of Sugar Blossoms Floral Design.  A fantastic designer and dear friend, we have had our laughs and adventures, ups and downs and we've learned a lot about our industries, businesses and ourselves.  And so it is with some wistfulness that I announce beginning in January, Leslie will be moving on to new horizons with the intention of focusing exclusively on wedding florals rather than maintaining a retail flower store.  I will miss Leslie around the shop, but am very excited for her and all the good things to come. 

As for Apple Box Boutique, many of you have been with us as our business has changed and grown over our time in historic Highlands.  We've found a home here and will stay on in our current location while expanding our own horizons -- the extra space afforded us now is much needed and has come along at just the right time. We have fabulous new and exciting plans in the works that we can't wait to share with you.

We recently released our new company logo.  It was developed with our future plans in mind and is the first reveal of the new look and feel of Apple Box Boutique, which we will develop in phases over the coming months.

With this change comes the need to take some time to rework the boutique, so we will be closed until January 7th, and look forward to seeing you starting on January 8th!

Milk Paint Workshop Deadline
Although the retail side of  Apple Box Boutique will be breaking for the week, our "Got Milk Paint?" Workshop is happening on Wednesday, January 2nd and there are still a few seats left.

Registrations are open until 8:00 PM on New Year's Day! Click below to learn more about this workshop or to register:

Happy New Year, everyone!

 "We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words on them ourselves. The book is called Opportunity and its first chapter is New Year's Day."

---Edith Lovejoy Pierce

We wish you your best year yet.

~♥~  Leanne

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Workshop Sunday Spectacular! Sign up and Save $150!

For one day only, register for our Got Milk Paint? workshop and get a second registration for just  $100!

Makes a great Christmas gift, or sign up with a friend and you both save!

SUNDAY, December 16th:  Sign up with friend and save! 


For one day only, register a friend or family member for just $100! 

That's a savings of $150!

  Got Milk Paint? Workshop

Taking our hands-on Milk Paint Workshop will ensure that you acquire a strong knowledge of how to use Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint, Furniture Wax and Antiquing Wax. You will complete a small bookshelf that is provided for you, to be taken home to display your new talents!

All materials and lunch are provided.  Just show up in your paint clothes and be ready to have fun!


This hands on workshop offers:

• History, characteristics and preparation of Milk Paint
• Different uses of Milk Paints on wood, ceramic, metal, drywall etc.
• Easy methods of custom colour matching
• Faux-finishing techniques, antiquing, distressing etc.
• Crackle finishes 

Date:  Wednesday, January 2, 2012
Time:  10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location:  Apple Box Boutique (or nearby)  6507 - 112 Avenue, Edmonton, AB
 
Cost:  $250 + GST  
          or $350 +GST for two when you register on Sunday, December 16, 2012

* Includes all materials: bookshelf, paints and finishes.  Lunch is provided.)

For every $50 purchase, Apple Box Boutique will donate a warm, nutritious meal for someone in need this Christmas.

Your purchase = dining with dignity...   It's that easy to give hope in Edmonton!

Happy Holidays!

♥,
Apple Box Boutique

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Got Milk Paint? Workshop with Special Guest: Jennylyn Pringle

Jennylyn Pringle, President of Homestead House – the company that makes the famous Miss Mustard Seed’s Milk Paint -- is coming to Apple Box Boutique to lead a one-of-a-kind “Got Milk Paint?” session.

With years of experience in painting with Milk Paint and all of the fantastic finishing techniques that can be applied, it is your opportunity to learn from the best! 

But space is limited and will be filled on a first-come first-served basis.

Registration closes at the end of this weekend

 (Noon on Sunday, December 16/12)  

Act fast!

Got Milk Paint? Workshop

Taking our hands-on Milk Paint Workshop will ensure that you acquire a strong knowledge of how to use Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint, Furniture Wax and Antiquing Wax. You will complete a small bookshelf that is provided for you, to be taken home to display your new talents!

All materials and lunch are provided.  Just show up in your paint clothes and be ready to have fun!

This hands on workshop offers:

• History, characteristics and preparation of Milk Paint
• Different uses of Milk Paints on wood, ceramic, metal, drywall etc.
• Easy methods of custom colour matching
• Faux-finishing techniques, antiquing, distressing etc.
• Crackle finishes 

Date:  Wednesday, January 2, 2012
Time:  10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Cost:  $250 + GST   (Includes all materials: bookshelf, paints and finishes.  Lunch is provided.)

Edmonton Location To Be Announced

Apple Box Boutique Inc. reserves the right to cancel sessions with low registration.  
Registration may be re-opened should seats be available after Dec.16/12.