Class info 2015 – Tina Tompkins Ames
Email is the best way to reach me -ttames@roadrunner.com –
private cell 716-796-9232
Please sign up early to reserve your organization in schedule!
Classes listed below (except for *) - $150 for one hour –
materials included. All with * are $165 – includes materials
and I bring and assistant to help. Max. class 20 (Walk-ins OK)
Classes available Zentangle – Meditative DoodlingAdult/teens/5 and up
Zentangle is an easy, fun, relaxing method of drawing that uses patterns to create lovely
artwork. It is a fascinating new art form that increases focus, decreases stress, and allows
your creative juices to flow. No artistic talent is necessary. You will learn several easy
patterns to get you started so you can use this fun form of meditation when you go home.
Cosmic Doodling –Mandala Style- Adult/teens
Mandalas are symmetrical designs that represent the universe, and are used as a tool in
meditation by many cultures. They are great tools for meditation and increasing selfawareness. Designing your own mandala can be both inspirational and therapeutic.
This fun and creative class will guide you through the process of creating and coloring your
own mandala masterpiece. No artist experience necessary. You will be drawing easy
shapes/patterns and then filling them in the colors you choose to express yourself.
Cosmic Doodling for Manifestation- Adult
This fun, rewarding and enlightening class asks the participants to go through an instructor
guided doodling session. No artistic abilities needed! Each student is asked to keep their
drawings to themselves. We encourage stick figures and basic drawings – because we draw only
with CRAYONS!
The point of the Cosmic Doodling class is to identify what you really want, who you really want
with you, and then focus on manifesting it. The finished doodling is enlightening for the student
– asking the important question – what do you really want to make your soul sing?
How to draw a tree – Adults/teens.
Learn the basics of drawing a tree- one of the most beloved symbols in art. Tina Tompkins Ames, our
instructor, is known for her trees in much of her artwork and will guide all levels in learning this art
skill. No prior art skill needed.
*Raised Salt Painting – 5 & up
This fun technique uses glue, salt and basic food dye/watercolors to make a colorful 3-D masterpiece
every time.
*Glow in the
Dark/Handmade Dough5 & up
It gets messy but so much fun! We create cute little
glow in the dark creatures with 3 ingredients. The
main ingredient is white bread!
*Chocolate Truffle Making- Adults/teens
This class is a very popular one and for good reason. We make homemade, old fashioned chocolate
truffles. Participants make, taste, and wrap some to take home! We always include the recipe,
supplies, and special wrappings!
*Getting Ready for Your Garden- Adults
Another popular one in the spring – Tina gives “old fashioned” tips on gardening, seed saving ,
composting and all natural techniques for a no spray garden. She even gives all students her own
heirloom seeds and notes to take home. Individual questions on your garden always welcome!
*No-Bake Pumpkin Cookies- 5 & up
We will prepare these tasty no-bake treats and have extra to take home to share. The kids will get
their hands messy rolling but this healthy treat will be worth it! No nuts will be used in the recipe.
*Candy Creations
Make holiday creations from packaged candy. Can be Christmas, Thanksgiving, Halloween or other
themes – just ask Tina!
*Cupcake Ornaments
Make cupcakes that last forever – great class for Mother/Daughter theme, seniors, etc.
*Easy Jam Making
Local instructor Tina Ames will teach you the fun and easy way to make jam with your fresh fruit. This
one hour class will be hands on and teach you two processes of jam making – freezer jam and water
bath method. No special equipment needed to invest in. Of course – sampling of jams is part of the
class!
****Daylong Scratch Cooking Workshop
This class needs to be taught in a kitchen area. The price is $450 for up to 15 people – and includes an
extensive amount of materials & handouts – all included. 5 hours minimum.
Scratch cooking can be so easy and rewarding with the right recipes and guidance. Go back to
basics and learn how to cook from scratch – saving money and most importantly – feed yourself
inexpensive and healthier food the whole week. We will also sample all of our finished
products!
In this daylong workshop you will learn the staples of scratch cooking from breakfast to late
night snack. This includes fresh baked bread, grandma’s macaroni & cheese, chicken noodle
soup, stovetop popcorn, brownie sundaes and more.
About Tina T. Ames -
Tina has been teaching creative classes
for the past 15 years on subject matters such as food, gardening, crafts, and healing art. Her down to
earth style along with simple techniques makes her a much sought after instructor for libraries,
retreats and community education. She has been featured in numerous publications such as Fortune
Small Business, Décor, Buffalo News and more.