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!

Barefoot Becky Cloth Doll

Becky Wimbs, Instructor

Two Day Workshop
Sunday, Oct 4, 2009 11:00a-4:00p

Sunday, Oct 18, 2009 11:00a-4:00p
Skill Level: All Class Fee: $85.00

We are thrilled to welcome Becky Wimbs to our family of teachers here at Gilding the Lily. For her first class, Becky brings her signature "Barefoot Becky" fabric doll to us, and invites you to join her in creating your own little lady. Becky has been creating these dolls for the past 20 years, after studying under Eleanor Peace Bailey in Northern California. Over the years the dolls detail, and size (approx 18") has evolved into the little miss you see today. This workshop includes two full days of class, with a bit of homework to be done on your own. Don't delay in signing up for this workshop, as space is extremely limited!

Supply List:

• 1/4 yard muslin for body

• 1/2 yard fabric for each, 2 skirts 

• 1/4 yard fabric for bodice, to coordinate with skirt fabric
• 1 yard lace trim

• polyester stuffing 

• cutting mat and rotary cutter

• embroidery floss for face, yarn for hair

• embellishments: ribbon, lace, buttons, beads, etc...

• scissors, marking pencil, pins, thread

• sewing machine, if you have one

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!

Witches Brew Paper Doll Workshop

Lisa Guerin, Instructor
Saturday, Oct 3, 2009 11:00a-3:00p
Skill Level: All Class Fee: $75.00

Come spend the day learning tricks and enjoying treats with Somerset Studio Director's Artist Lisa Guerin. You'll stretching your imagination and creating a whimsical and perhaps very spooky witch paper doll. You can easily remove her hat and broom, and dress her up for your Christmas Holidays as well! She's a big girl at approx 18" tall, and makes a perfect wall hanging or front door display. Lisa will share the paper techniques she uses to work her magic, and will share her bag of treats for you to use in your creations. Don't delay in reserving your seat, as we've had an overwhelming response to her in the shoppe.

Supply List:
• VersaFine Black Ink Pad • Colored Pencils • ColorBox Cat's Eye charcoal chalk ink pads

Please bring your Basic Tool Kit:
• scissors • xacto • cutting mat • hole punch • any embellishments to personalize such as ribbons, feathers, buttons, fabric 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!