Did you notice...

My new Badge on the right side of my blog?

Yep, that's right...I had the privilege of taking the Copic Standard Certification class on Thursday.

I took the long 4 hour, 40 minute drive (490 miles) from Tukwila, WA to Eugene, OR
I started my trip on Wednesday afternoon around 1:00 p.m. with an Iced Mocha and my tunes.
After 1 hour, 30 minutes of driving I stopped in Chehalis for a slumber party with my Daddy-O!
Back on the road Thursday morning at 5:00 a.m.  to arrive in Eugene by 9:00 a.m.

The class was worth every mile and every drop of gas.

Our class was taught by Copic Product Specialist - Marianne Walker
We received a 70 page Student Manual, color charts, 5" x 7" Portfolio for our samples.
As well as little pouch filled with 4 multi liners, Colorless Blender, bottle of refill ink for the blender.

There is so much to learn beyond what I thought I already knew:

History of the markers
Types of papers that work and always test first
Color Theory
Blending techniques
Fun techniques using the Colorless Blender
Airbrushing

What I took away from the class, besides the goodies:

Really saturate the paper and look at the back side to make sure it is even.
The Colorless Blender is awesome!
Find the right paper that works for me.
Always write down the color numbers when you find a combination you like
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AND... I need more markers! Shhh... don't tell the hubster.

I'll be taking the Intermediate class sometime in October, as it will be in Portland, a little closer!