Romancing the Crown

Cindy Gonzales, Instructor
Saturday, January 16, 2010 10:00a-3:00p
Class Fee: $75.00, Includes all materials

Join Cindy Gonzales to create this beautiful crown that incorporates femininity, lavishly ruched crepe, touches of gilt, and vintage black silk veiling to create an air of mystery, romance and elegance. As always, Cindy brings a singular artistic view and execution to each of her crowns, and you'll walk away with not only an exceptional piece of art, but new techniques and approaches to mixed media creating. 

Supply List:
• scissors • small needle nose pliers • tweezers 

• hot glue gun & glue • x acto knife • glass glitter 

*feel free to bring any special embellishments as well!

All class fees are prepaid, and non-refundable. Contact class manager Dede Warren at 714-757-0558 to reserve your place in this class. You may also reserve your place in person at the store by check, cash or credit card, or via phone with your credit card. Call us if you need assistance...we'll be happy to help!

Charlotte In a Bell Jar

Robin Dudley-Howes, Instructor
Saturday, March 13, 2010 11:00a-4:30p
Class Fee: $85.00, generously includes all materials!

Step into Spring with this adorable soldered Bell Jar created by Artist Robin Dudley-Howe. In this soldering workshop Robin will guide you as you kick up your soldering skills to the next level. You'll begin by dressing and painting your antique Charlotte Doll in festive spring attire, including a tiara fit for a princess! Robin will teach the dynamics of attaching soldered, 3-D pieces, millinery, and word tiles to make a tree topper of sorts. You will finish it all off by adding a patina and additional embellishments. The class fee generously includes all materials needed! 

Supply List:
• soldering equipment

*feel free to bring any special embellishments as well!

All class fees are prepaid, and non-refundable. Contact class manager Dede Warren at 714-757-0558 to reserve your place in this class. You may also reserve your place in person at the store by check, cash or credit card, or via phone with your credit card. Call us if you need assistance...we'll be happy to help!

Treasured Charm Bracelet

Robin Dudley-Howe, Instructor
Saturday, January 23, 2010 ~ Sold Out!

Saturday, January 30, 2010 11:00a-4:30p
Class Fee: $90.00, Includes all materials!

Take a handful of mixed media and learn to solder, drill, and punch it with Artist Robin Dudley-Howe. Robin will teach you to make this stunning, show-stopper of a charm bracelet as you learn techniques like soldering, hammering words onto metal, punching and drilling coins, dice, plastic, as well as cutting metal, and basic wire wrapping. This is a process oriented class... in other words, depending on your skill level, you may or may not complete this bracelet in class. As always Robin will teach you all you need to know to finish and continue adding to this delightful treasure at home. All supplies are provided except for your basic jeweler's tool kit.

Supply List:
• Jeweler's plier set:

wire cutters, round nose, chain nose, and flat nose pliers 

• soldering equipment if you have it

All class fees are prepaid, and non-refundable. Contact class manager Dede Warren at 714-757-0558 to reserve your place in this class. You may also reserve your place in person at the store by check, cash or credit card, or via phone with your credit card. Call us if you need assistance...we'll be happy to help!

Filigree Soldered Tin Type

Kecia Deveney, Instructor
Sunday, February 28, 2010 11:00a-3:00p
Class Fee: $85.00

Join Artist Kecia Deveney as you learn how to take vintage components such as filigree, tintype photos, rhinestones and iconic medallions to create a unique, one-of-a-kind necklace. Kecia will lead you in light, component soldering, as you create the focal point of this stunning necklace. You will also discover ways to attach different elements, and embellishments and Kecia will demonstrate how to pour resin as the final step to your pieces.

Supply List:
• tin type photo • chain for the necklace 

& extra chain to dangle from the bottom of your piece

• Soldering iron, stand, & sponge • spool of solder 

• old cookie sheet • old place mat • scissors 

All class fees are prepaid, and non-refundable. Contact class manager Dede Warren at 714-757-0558 to reserve your place in this class. You may also reserve your place in person at the store by check, cash or credit card, or via phone with your credit card. Call us if you need assistance...we'll be happy to help!

Memory Evoking Spoon Pendant

Kecia Deveney, Instructor
Saturday, February 27, 2010 10:00a-2:00p 

Class Fee: $85.00

What is it about spoons that we find so intriguing? Come explore vintage spoons and and see how New Jersey Artist, Kecia Deveney uses them in her art. Kecia finds spoons particularly fun, and has transformed this vintage one into a beautiful pendant. Join us around the table and play as you learning to cut, bend, hammer, distress, drill, solder and more! Kecia will also teach you how to take any metal focus piece you bring, and add it to create a show stopping spoon pendant.

Supply List:
• focal point for your spoon, such as:

key, keyhole, charms, watch pieces, tin types, tine dolls - get creative! 

• wash cloth • old place mat • old cookie sheet • hammer & bench block • soldering iron, stand, & sponge • spool of solder 

All class fees are prepaid, and non-refundable. Contact class manager Dede Warren at 714-757-0558 to reserve your place in this class. You may also reserve your place in person at the store by check, cash or credit card, or via phone with your credit card. Call us if you need assistance...we'll be happy to help!

My Christmas Book of Memories

Dede Warren, Instructor
Sunday, December 6, 2009 11:00a-4:00p
Skill Level: All Class Fee: $75.00

Come join us for a day full of Christmas fun as we create an altered book to hold your cherished holiday photos. We will begin by recycling a discarded library book and add to it new pages embellished with all the treasures we love to collect and use; paper, vintage tags and card, millinery bits, trim, crepe paper, and more! You'll each get a kit filled with over 50 items. You bring copies of personal photos, and any special trimmings you'd like to use in your own book. We will complete our book base as well as the cover, as well as starting the first 12 pages, of the 36 pages included. 

 

Supply List:
• paper trimmer • scissors 

• Tacky glue • glue stick • double stick photo tape

• needle and thread • rhinestone embellishments • ribbons and lace

*feel free to bring any special embellishments as well!

All class fees are prepaid, and non-refundable. Contact class manager Dede Warren at 714-757-0558 to reserve your place in this class. You may also reserve your place in person at the store by check, cash or credit card, or via phone with your credit card. Call us if you need assistance...we'll be happy to help!

An Old Fashioned Christmas Crown

Cindy Gonzales, Instructor
Saturday, December 5, 2009 10:00a-3:00p
Skill Level: All Class Fee: $75.00

Cindy Gonzales is back with us to teach the 3rd in a series of Crowns & Tiaras, this time featuring an Old Fashioned Christmas scene on another of her life size crowns. Cindy has recreated a charming Christmas village reminiscent of days gone by. A winter scene complete with a vintage home as it's center piece, Christmas tree, jingle bells, and Santa in his sleigh as he flies through the night sky make this sure to become a family favorite! Once again Cindy will provide almost everything needed to complete this stunning crown. This workshop features assemblage, collage, vintage millinery, crepe paper, and much more. We've had rave reviews from those who've seen this in the shop, so don't delay in signing up!

Supply List:
• scissors • small needle nose pliers • tweezers 

• hot glue gun & glue • x acto knife • glass glitter 

• 1 rhinestone embellishment • silver tinsel (if you have it)

*feel free to bring any special embellishments as well!

All class fees are prepaid, and non-refundable. Contact class manager Dede Warren at 714-757-0558 to reserve your place in this class. You may also reserve your place in person at the store by check, cash or credit card, or via phone with your credit card. Call us if you need assistance...we'll be happy to help!

Victorian Christmas Ornaments

Cindy Gonzales, Instructor
Saturday, November 21, 2009 10:00a-2:00p
Skill Level: All Class Fee: $60.00

Join us in ringing in the holidays as we create these darling, homespun Christmas ornaments while we enjoy a cup of cheer with our family of friends here at Gilding the Lily. We are thrilled to have resident artist Cindy Gonzales back to teach these Victorian Christmas Ornaments. These stand approx 5 inches tall, and  would be darling created with your favorite family photos. As always, Cindy will provided a kit full of everything you'll need including two antique candle clips, vintage images, trims, embellishments and more. You'll receive enough ephemera to create four of these ornaments, and Nancy will have a variety of additional vintage candle clips available for purchase as well. 

Supply List:
• scissors • small needle nose pliers • tweezers • 

hot glue gun & glue • x acto knife • glass glitter 

*feel free to bring any special embellishments, or photos to use on your own ornaments!

All class fees are prepaid, and non-refundable. Contact class manager Dede Warren at 714-757-0558 to reserve your place in this class. You may also reserve your place in person at the store by check, cash or credit card, or via phone with your credit card. Call us if you need assistance...we'll be happy to help!

Holiday Crowns & Tiaras

Cindy Gonzales, Instructor
Saturday, October 24, 2009 11:00a-4:00p
Skill Level: All Class Fee: $75.00

Join designer and artist Cindy Gonzales for the second in her Crowns and Tiaras Series. We are happy to have Cindy back sharing the next of her fabulous crowns this one created in shades of pink, creme, and black. This workshop features metal work, collage, and various mixed media elements. These are Cindy's unique design and created by her completely from scratch. Cindy will lead you through the structure of the crown base, and onto embellishing your own one-of-a-kind tiara. Though originally created as an art piece, it is life size should you decide to indulge your inner Blue Blood! 

Supply List:
• scissors • small needle nose pliers • tweezers  • hot glue gun & glue

• rhinestone embellishments • glass glitter • various trims

**feel free to change the them of this crown by bringing 

your own papers and embellishments!

All class fees are prepaid, and non-refundable. Contact class manager Dede Warren at 714-757-0558 to reserve your place in this class. You may also reserve your place in person at the store by check, cash or credit card, or via phone with your credit card. Call us if you need assistance...we'll be happy to help!

Baby Doll Necklace ~ Circa 1860

Robin Dudley-Howes, Instructor
Saturday, October 17, 2009 11:00a-4:30p
Skill Level: All (some wire experience helpful)

Class Fee: $85.00 kit:$20.00

We are thrilled to have one of our most popular teachers return with an all new necklace for fall. Robin Dudley-Howes is back teaching her Baby Doll Necklace featuring an antique German doll. Robin's fascination with these miniature dolls has led to yet another eclectic mixed media necklace contrasting vintage with contemporary.  In this project you will learn innovative wire shaping techniques, hammering, clasps, problem solving and sturdy wire construction with out using a torch! These techniques will elevate your future jewelry projects into new territory.  As always Robin will do her best to make sure your necklace is finished in class.

Supply List:

• jewelry pliers (without teeth) round, chain, and flat nose

 • wire cutters • 5 feet wire for each gauge: 18, 20, 22, 24 round;

18 gauge square wire (available only in sterling silver or gold) 

• chain: 9-12 inches large (4-10mm) and 6 inches of small (2mm) chain

• optional: patina solution, files, steel bench block and chasing hammer

Please note:

Wire suggestions, gauges and length: Sterling silver dead soft and gold can be found at thunderbirdsupply.com. Annealed steel, brass, copper or galvanized steel can be found at local hardware stores.  Bronze wire can be found at cooltools.us 

Avoid bringing craft wire from a craft store. It’s too weak.   

 

All class fees are prepaid, and non-refundable. Contact class manager Dede Warren at 714-757-0558 to reserve your place in this class. You may also reserve your place in person at the store by check, cash or credit card, or via phone with your credit card. Call us if you need assistance...we'll be happy to help!

Vintage Cabinet Card Doll

Colleen Moody, Instructor
Sunday, September 27, 2009 9:30a-1:30p
Skill Level: All Class Fee: $75.00

Join Colleen Moody in creating one of her signature art pieces, with this Victorian Cabinet Card Doll. You will learn to marry the old with the new... a vintage cabinet card, flowers, Dresden trim, and ribbons will be used to decorate and embellish this lovely wall hanging. Colleen will share her tips and techniques for sculpting a small doll and bring her to life through paint and aging. You will finish her off by hand sewing a wonderful little dress, for your newest little friend.

Supply List:

• scissors • needle nose pliers • fine line paint brush 

 • glue gun • a variety of millinery flowers

 • 1 yard 1.5" wide ribbon  • Small piece of fabric for dress 

 • embellishments to personalize: rhinestone pin, beads, buttons, etc... 

All class fees are prepaid, and non-refundable. Contact class manager Dede Warren at 714-757-0558 to reserve your place in this class. You may also reserve your place in person at the store by check, cash or credit card, or via phone with your credit card. Call us if you need assistance...we'll be happy to help!

The Littlest Witch...

Colleen Moody, Instructor
Saturday, September 26, 2009 2:00p-6:00p
Skill Level: All Class Fee: $70.00

We are please to host artist Colleen Moody, who has brought The Littlest Witch and a sweet Pumpkin Girl out to play in time for Halloween. Dream of flouncy skirts and splendor as you create your choice of these Halloween friends. You will sculpt, paint, craze, and then hand sew your way to creating either of these sweet little spirits. In this class Colleen will show you how to make a small doll and then bring her to life by painting and aging her. You will then design and hand sew her attire. We think these are the perfect treats for the coming holiday season! 

Supply List:

• scissors • needle nose pliers • fine line paint brush 

• small bits of fabric and ribbon for her dress,

as well as lace, beaded bit, etc... to embellish her outfit 

All class fees are prepaid, and non-refundable. Contact class manager Dede Warren at 714-757-0558 to reserve your place in this class. You may also reserve your place in person at the store by check, cash or credit card, or via phone with your credit card. Call us if you need assistance...we'll be happy to help!

Victorian Childhood Memories Theater

Iva Wilcox, Instructor
Sunday, September 27, 2009 2:30p-6:00p
Skill Level: All Class Fee: $65.00

Join artist Iva Wilcox as she leads you in creating this lovely Victorian-inspired wall theater, perfect for holding personal keepsakes and memories.  You will create this demure lady's crepe paper outer dress, featuring a pink inner skirt. The skirt then houses a reproduction vintage image inside. Fill this lovely theater with bits and pieces from your personal collection, creating a one-of-a-kind art piece. The Victorian image is from Iva's personal collection; a true keepsake. This theater stands approx. 18" tall, and can be hung or stand on it's own.

Supply List:

• wet and dry adhesive • pen and pencil • charcoal pencil 

• Japanese screw punch (if you have one)

• scissors • glue gun • 1/2 yard of lace • personal items for the inside of your theater

Iva will have a few items for purchase, if you'd like 

All class fees are prepaid, and non-refundable. Contact class manager Dede Warren at 714-757-0558 to reserve your place in this class. You may also reserve your place in person at the store by check, cash or credit card, or via phone with your credit card. Call us if you need assistance...we'll be happy to help!

The Witching Hour Paper Mache Shoe

Iva Wilcox, Instructor
Saturday, September 26, 2009 9:30a-12:30p
Skill Level: All Class Fee: $75.00

Dare to wander on Halloween during The Witching Hour! All kinds of mischief and magic abounds with witches here and there such as this little one. Join visiting artist Iva Wilcox as she guides you in creating this delightful vignette inside a one-of-a-kind paper mache witch's shoe. You'll work with reproduction vintage photos, crepe paper, ribbon, gold Dresden trim, paint and a little Halloween glitter!

Supply List:

• wet and dry adhesive • pen and pencil • charcoal pencil • black gesso

• scissors • wire cutters • 2-3" styrofoam ball • cloth covered floral stems

• copy of a vintage photo to be used for your witch (approx 4 - 4 1/2") 

All class fees are prepaid, and non-refundable. Contact class manager Dede Warren at 714-757-0558 to reserve your place in this class. You may also reserve your place in person at the store by check, cash or credit card, or via phone with your credit card. Call us if you need assistance...we'll be happy to help!

Dolly Belle's Secret Treasure Box

Christine Rose Elle, Instructor
Friday, October 16, 2009 6:00p-9:00p
Skill Level: All Class Fee: $75.00

"Mary, Mary, quite contrary,

How does your garden grow?

With silver bells, and cockle shells,

And pretty maids all in a row."

Mother Goose

Join artist Christine Rose Elle and create your own Dolly muse! These pretty little maids have a secret... take a peek under her skirt and you will find a hiding place for your tiniest treasures. Create a pretty costume, and dress her up with eyelet, lace, buttons, or even a pretty vintage hankie. Learn to make this tiny muse from start to darling finish under the guidance of this talented artist!

Supply List:

• porcelain half doll (also available in class as a separate purchase)

• scissors • hot glue gun • glue sticks

• small notions to personalize; buttons, pearls, trim, etc...

All class fees are prepaid, and non-refundable. Contact class manager Dede Warren at 714-757-0558 to reserve your place in this class. You may also reserve your place in person at the store by check, cash or credit card, or via phone with your credit card. Call us if you need assistance...we'll be happy to help!

A Mermaid's Cuff

Robin Dudley-Howes, Instructor
Saturday, Nov 7, 2009 11:00a-3:00p
Skill Level: All Class Fee: $65.00

The siren of the sea beckons you into a world of make believe! Construct a bracelet cuff with wire, pearls, azure beads and sparkling jewels.  Learn about design and composition as we unravel the divine order of adornment in all its entire splendor and free form wire work. Of course if mermaids are not your "thing", by all means select another theme. The excellent selection that Gilding the Lily has to offer allows for infinite creativity, so go and select! Please use the sample in the store as an example. 

Supply List:

Most can be found at Gilding the Lily

                                • 20 beads, pearls, and rhinestones, various sizes  

                                • 1 larger size focal bead 

                                • 1 rhinestone focal piece, must have holes for wiring 

                                • 1 chandelier crystal

                                • 1 piece velvet trim, with rhinestone trim (5 inches)

                                • 10 x 4" lace for cuff lining

                                • various bits and bobs for embellishing

                                • chain nose, round nose jewelry pliers, wire cutter

                                • fabric scissors

                                  

All class fees are prepaid, and non-refundable. Contact class manager Dede Warren at 714-757-0558 to reserve your place in this class. You may also reserve your place in person at the store by check, cash or credit card, or via phone with your credit card. Call us if you need assistance...we'll be happy to help!

"Fingerlings" Bracelet

Sid Hanner, Instructor
Saturday, Sept 12, 2009 11:00a-3:00p 
Class Fee: $75.00

Join artist Sid Hanner as she creates the magic that is this extraordinary bracelet composed of many tiny gemstone rings. Sid returns to her true love, copper, to make this bracelet of copper chaining, clasp, and multiple copper pipe rings wire wrapped with dozens of tiny beads, gems, and pearls. The effect is stunning.

Learn the techniques for cutting and finishing copper pipe, soldering, and wire wrapping during this workshop. You will make several of the rings during class, mastering the techniques for this project, and can continue to add to your bracelet after you leave this wonderful workshop with one of our favorite artists.  

Supply List:

• soldering iron

• lead free solder

• glass tile to solder on

• flux and brush to apply

• sponge or Sal-Amoniac block

• 26 gauge copper wire to wrap stones onto rings

• pipe cutter

• round, flat, and needle nose pliers 

• heavy duty wire cutters 

• steel bench block and hammer 

• assorted stones, crystals, buttons, etc to embellish ring

• small jewelry file

All class fees are prepaid, and non-refundable. Contact class manager Dede Warren at 714-757-0558 to reserve your place in this class. You may also reserve your place in person at the store by check, cash or credit card, or via phone with your credit card. Call us if you need assistance...we'll be happy to help!

Spooky Halloween Altered Book

Dede Warren, Instructor
Saturday, Sept 19, 2009 11:00a-4:00p
Skill Level: All Class Fee: $75.00

Come spend the day with resident artist Dede Warren altering an old  book into a Spooktacular Halloween Book of your own! These books are sturdy and go together with ease. I'm sure you'll be as addicted to creating these books as Dede is. You will learn to paint, distress, use encaustic wax, sewing pages, alter a mini tin container and more... oh, and don't forget to bring a personal photo so that you can create your own little witch to watch over your SpOOky HaLLoWeen Book!

Supply List:
• scissors • paint brush and water bowl • Tacky glue • Modge Podge

• copy of a personal photo to create your own little witch • empty Altoid tin

• several small embellishments to personalize your book; 

broken earrings, buttons, pearls, trim, etc...

All class fees are prepaid, and non-refundable. Contact class manager Dede Warren at 714-757-0558 to reserve your place in this class. You may also reserve your place in person at the store by check, cash or credit card, or via phone with your credit card. Call us if you need assistance...we'll be happy to help!