Making His List...

Jenny Hernandez, Instructor
Sunday, October 3, 2010 11:00a-4:00p
Class Fee: $70.00

Jenny Hernandez has found popularity with her darling Polka Dot Pixies, and we are excited to have her teaching her Little Guys here at Gilding the Lily! Standing approximately 6 inches high, this fun little Santa is sure to get you in the holiday spirit!
Jenny has created this sculpted Santa who stands atop a paper mache box checking his list. She will share with you the basics of sculpting and working with Paper Clay. This class is perfect for beginner to intermediate level students ages 15 and up. Seating will be limited to 8 students so that adequate instruction and attention is given to each student.

Supplies:
• 6oz package of Creative Paper Clay
• hair drier or heat gun • your favorite paint brushes (flats and detail)
Additionally: Please bring an apron or wear appropriate clothing. Sometimes sculpting can get messy, so prepare to get your hands dirty and have tons of fun!

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!

Harvest Pumpkin Pincushon

Becky Wimbs, Instructor
Saturday, October 23, 2010 10:00a-2:00p
Class Fee: $45.00, $6.00 kit fee

Becky Wimbs brings us another of her stunning primitive pincushions in her Harvest Pumpkin. Becky's attention to detail is exquisite and she will share with you not only her methods for creating the pumpkin base, but also her design tricks for embellishing it.

Becky will supply the base materials and with your own embellishments, you'll each create your own stunning one of a kind pumpkin, perfect as a table centerpiece as well as an outstanding pincushion! Approx 8 inches wide and 5 inches high

Supplies:

• applique • vintage leaves and flowers
• buttons • ribbon • 5-7 inch doll needle
• scraps of fabric if desired

• Basic Sewing kit: scissors, pins,
needles, heavy duty thread to match

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!

Miss Bella the Sewing Mouse

Becky Wimbs, Instructor
Saturday, September 11, 2010
10:00a-1:00p or 2:00p-5:00p
Class Fee: $45.00, $5.00 kit fee

We are happy to introduce a long time friend of Gilding the Lily, Becky Wimbs. Extremely talented Becky has been sewing and creating for years, much of that time in her own quilt and fabric shop Becky's Whimsey. We couldn't be happier to have her share Miss Bella the Sewing Mouse with all of you.

Becky will supply a basic kit and with what you gather at Gilding the Lily or bring from home, she will teach you how to create Miss Bella in a matter of just a couple of hours. Basic sewing skills are a must in this fast moving three hour workshop. Due to overwhelming interest, we have booked two seatings with Becky, please let us know which you'd like when reserving your seat.

Supplies:
• Base for Miss Bella; large wooden spool, tin, box, etc...
• corsage or hat pin • thimble for hat • ribbon for neck tie
• pinkish embroidery floss for nose • 2 black beads for eyes
Basic Sewing kit:
scissors, pins, needles, heavy duty brown thread

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!