Blog: Get Creative at Cuculapraline-Frenchic

Complete bliss comes to mind finding that Yael Bolender has launched a real treat at Cuculapraline-Frenchic. The artist and author is holding arts and crafts workshops at her wonderful boutique on Eagle Rock Boulevard. Some of the techniques she will teach are collaging and decoupaging with images, creating vision boards, scrapbooking in journals, paper mache, and painting and decorating wood which includes stenciling and stamping. The best thing about it? Using recycled elements. 

Everytime I shop here, I end up buying something that she has created whether it be art pieces, wallets, or even house decor. It really is a unique and lovely shop to find gifts, antiques, french products, and even other artists' work. You will be amazed at how many great finds this little gem has. 

Yael was a professional arts and crafts teacher for 15 years in Paris, France and has even received a Bronze Medal from the City of Paris! She is also the co-author of Une Nouvelle Vie Pour Vos Objets, meaning "A New Life for Your Objects," which truly shows what one can do with reusing or recycling. I must admit, I have vowed to make a couple of things featured in this book. As you can see, you will be learning from the best, be in good company, relaxing and enjoying music. 

The workshops are welcome to all ages and skill levels so you have nothing to worry about. What does matter is your love for the arts, wanting to pick up a new hobby, or getting in touch with your creative side. Each workshop day, there will be 2 classes of the same lesson. One will be for children with their parents and the other for adults. Each session is $20, but there are some pretty sweet deals such as 4 sessions for $72. The more sessions you go to, the more extreme you can make your project after having learned a thing or two. Also, if you bring a friend, they will get in for free!

The schedule is as follows:

Tuesdays: Collage Decoupage; 4:00-6:00 PM for kids and parents, 7:00-9:00 PM for adults only.

Wednesdays: Papier-mâché; Noon-2:00 PM for kids and parents, 7:00-9:00 pm for adults only.

Thursdays: Paint on Wood; 2:00-4:00 PM for kids and parents, 7:00-9:00 PM for adults only.

Saturdays: Collage Decoupage; 4:30-6:30 PM for kids and parents.

Please contact Yael in advance to sign up for a workshop by calling her at (323)202-0672 or send her an email to yaelbolender@gmail.com. Stay updated for workshops, events, artwalks, and new items selling at by liking her page on facebook. The boutique is located at 4704 Eagle Rock Blvd. and visiting hours may vary.

These workshops seem very exciting and I can't wait to try one out! I will keep you posted on how that goes! A très bientôt! (See you soon!)