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Make It Artsy

MAKE IT ARTSY is a brand new show dedicated to the crafter, maker and artist! This new series celebrates that maker spirit and enthusiasm that is sweeping the country. It's more than crafting, more than art or scrapbooking; this is an all-encompassing show for any one that loves to make "things". From mixed media to metalsmithing, using tools from saws to sewing machines, and materials from paper to wood; today's most creative "makers" join host Julie Fei Fan Balzer and unleash a new look for crafting with a touch of industrial style. Not just a crafter, not just an artist - become a maker! with MAKE IT ARTSY!

Make It Artsy  
  • Your Home
    Monday, April 29
    3:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    You may be spending a little more time at home lately. Shape up your rooms with some new looks. First, host Julie Fei Fan Balzer creates quilt block pillow covers - change them up for an instant update. Then, it's movie night with Lynn Lilly from her home studio - make a personalized party right at home. Last is a color study - blue.
  • Your Stuff
    Monday, May 6
    3:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Take a second look at your "stuff" and figure out new ways to use it. First, host Julie Fei Fan Balzer shows ways to reinvent using washi tape in card making. Then, Sandy McTier demonstrates a decorative painting technique featuring a poinsettia motif. Finally, Joe Rotella reinvents his use of foil paper as a mosaic. The show closes with a color study - teal.
  • Your Mediums
    Monday, May 13
    3:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Shake up the use of mediums. First, see a new concept with "framed paper" to make jewelry using stencils, ribbons and beads with host Julie Fei Fan Balzer. Then, Joe Rotella brings fire to the show with a wood burning technique using stencils. Finally, Micah Goguen creates a self- portrait demonstrating a special technique using markers and paint. The show closes with a color study - orange.
  • Your World
    Monday, May 20
    3:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Find inspiration in this episode to shake, rock and rattle your world. First make a personal map with host Julie Fei Fan Balzer. Then Joe Rotella creates a wooden wonderland inspired by the magical fairy world of the forest. Last is a color study - yellow.
  • Your Practices
    Monday, May 27
    3:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Practice makes perfect, or if perfection is not your goal, your practices can open up a new avenue to explore. Host Julie Fei Fan Balzer starts the show with a pastel transfer inspired by the painter Degas. Then, Erin Gerlach demonstrates a new way to enhance your canvas for unexpected texture. Last is a color study - white.
  • Your Environment
    Monday, June 3
    11:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Shake up your art by finding ideas around your house. To start the show host Julie Fei Fan Balzer looks around her kitchen as a resource for collage papers to use for her project. Then Joe Rotella shares a new look at bats - making a bat house for your yard. The last segment features the first of this season's color studies- the color red, with host Julie Fei Fan Balzer.
  • Your Schedule
    Monday, June 3
    3:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Never get bored in your artistic pursuits when you shake up your schedule. Make an accordion fold book highlighting just one day in your life with host Julie Fei Fan Balzer. Then, your daily journal gets a fierce make over with Joe Rotella and a dragon scale cover. Last is a color study - pink.
  • Your Outdoor Space
    Monday, June 10
    11:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    There is no better place to find inspiration than outdoors - a walk outside can change your whole outlook. Host Julie Fei Fan Balzer opens the show creating leaf luminaires inspired by the outside and great to use outdoors. Then, Erin Gerlach creates a bee or butterfly basin to attract these creatures to your garden. The show closes with a color study - green.
  • Your Studio
    Monday, June 10
    3:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Shake up your studio. See your creativity expand with a studio redo. Host Julie Fei Fan Balzer begins with some inspirations and personal wall designs. Then, Kristin Gambaccini demonstrates a framed map - she has a different take on using maps for decor. Finally, Micah Goguen has three journal vignettes to share. Last is a color study - brown.
  • Your Workspace
    Monday, June 17
    11:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Shake up your workspace. Host Julie Fei Fan Balzer, known for her colorful aprons, shares how to make your own to reflect your mood and art style. Then, meet Kristin Gambaccini to create a simple but unique plant stand to bring a living plant into your studio. Finally, Micah Goguen shows how to make heirloom light catchers. Last is a color study - purple.
  • Your Daily Life
    Monday, June 17
    3:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Take a break from your daily routine and shake things up. Host Julie Fei Fan Balzer creates playful zines from daily life. Then, Erin Gerlach shows how to repair clay pots. Last is a color study - black.
  • Your Techniques
    Monday, June 24
    11:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Add a different tool, a new surface, or just make a subtle change to shape up your techniques. First, host Julie Fei Fan Balzer creates a handmade journal cover using watercolor powders. Next, Micah Goguen shares a technique for creating frosted vintage botanicals. Then, Sandy McTier has a few tricks for decorative painting with her festive pumpkins project. Last is a color study - grey.
  • Your Materials
    Monday, June 24
    3:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    The final episode takes a different approach to materials and how we use them. First, create sparkly watercolor ornaments with host Julie Fei Fan Balzer. Then join Lynn Lilly in her home studio for three variations of embroidery hoop art to use for wall decor. Last is a color study - gold.

 

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  • Your Techniques
    Monday, April 22
    3:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Add a different tool, a new surface, or just make a subtle change to shape up your techniques. First, host Julie Fei Fan Balzer creates a handmade journal cover using watercolor powders. Next, Micah Goguen shares a technique for creating frosted vintage botanicals. Then, Sandy McTier has a few tricks for decorative painting with her festive pumpkins project. Last is a color study - grey.
  • Your Workspace
    Monday, April 15
    3:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Shake up your workspace. Host Julie Fei Fan Balzer, known for her colorful aprons, shares how to make your own to reflect your mood and art style. Then, meet Kristin Gambaccini to create a simple but unique plant stand to bring a living plant into your studio. Finally, Micah Goguen shows how to make heirloom light catchers. Last is a color study - purple.
  • Your Outdoor Space
    Monday, April 8
    3:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    There is no better place to find inspiration than outdoors - a walk outside can change your whole outlook. Host Julie Fei Fan Balzer opens the show creating leaf luminaires inspired by the outside and great to use outdoors. Then, Erin Gerlach creates a bee or butterfly basin to attract these creatures to your garden. The show closes with a color study - green.
  • Your Environment
    Monday, April 1
    3:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Shake up your art by finding ideas around your house. To start the show host Julie Fei Fan Balzer looks around her kitchen as a resource for collage papers to use for her project. Then Joe Rotella shares a new look at bats - making a bat house for your yard. The last segment features the first of this season's color studies- the color red, with host Julie Fei Fan Balzer.
  • Your Materials
    Monday, April 1
    1:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    The final episode takes a different approach to materials and how we use them. First, create sparkly watercolor ornaments with host Julie Fei Fan Balzer. Then join Lynn Lilly in her home studio for three variations of embroidery hoop art to use for wall decor. Last is a color study - gold.
  • Your Daily Life
    Monday, March 25
    1:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Take a break from your daily routine and shake things up. Host Julie Fei Fan Balzer creates playful zines from daily life. Then, Erin Gerlach shows how to repair clay pots. Last is a color study - black.
  • Your Studio
    Monday, March 18
    1:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Shake up your studio. See your creativity expand with a studio redo. Host Julie Fei Fan Balzer begins with some inspirations and personal wall designs. Then, Kristin Gambaccini demonstrates a framed map - she has a different take on using maps for decor. Finally, Micah Goguen has three journal vignettes to share. Last is a color study - brown.
  • Your Schedule
    Monday, March 11
    1:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Never get bored in your artistic pursuits when you shake up your schedule. Make an accordion fold book highlighting just one day in your life with host Julie Fei Fan Balzer. Then, your daily journal gets a fierce make over with Joe Rotella and a dragon scale cover. Last is a color study - pink.
  • Your Practices
    Monday, March 4
    1:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Practice makes perfect, or if perfection is not your goal, your practices can open up a new avenue to explore. Host Julie Fei Fan Balzer starts the show with a pastel transfer inspired by the painter Degas. Then, Erin Gerlach demonstrates a new way to enhance your canvas for unexpected texture. Last is a color study - white.