Baniere de Notre Dame

Cindy Gonzales, Instructor
Saturday, December 3, 2011, 10:00-4:00p
Class Fee: $80.00, kit fee $15.00

Join us for a day of fun as local artist Cindy Gonzales teaches this stunning and beautifully detailed soldered banner. Images of the Virgin Mary will be added to faux book fronts, new brass crosses will be aged with patinas, ribbons, charms, and more will embellish three beveled glass stations. Cindy will share her tips for soldering with an aged, rustic effect as well as share her tricks for attaching those pesky little jump rings which will dangle with yet more charms. Cindy will provide the images, beveled glass, and much more with Gilding the Lily sharing an abundant supply of charms, ribbons, and chain for embellishing. Most materials will be provided, but please bring a few special treasures to add. We hope you can join us in this Baniere de Notre Dame workshop, and help ring in the holidays in this fun-filled class!

Supplies:
Soldering iron, Lead free solder, flux
old cookie sheet (to work on),
needle nose pliers, scissors, Mod Podge,
*Rosary chain & any special embellishments you'd like to add

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 at 714-680-8893. Call us if you need assistance...we'll be happy to help!

Picture Perfect Snow Girl

Colleen Moody, Instructor
Sunday, November 6, 2011, 9:00a-2:00p
Class Fee: $80.00

Grab a great frame and join doll artist Colleen Moody as you create this whimsical shadowbox and fill it with your own Picture Perfect Snow Girl. You will begin the day creating your shadowbox, and then Colleen will guide you step-by-step as you paint, antique and costume your snow girl. She will teach you her easy to master techniques for creating clothing without the use of a pattern, as well as sharing her tips on accessorizing your girl. Sculpting tools and methods will be shared, and you will finish the day by attaching the shadowbox to your frame to complete your one-of-a-kind Picture Perfect Snow Girl.

Supplies:

8 x 10" frame, 20 x 30" foam core board
Modge Podge, xacto knife & cutting mat, scissors, ruler
5" doll needle (found at Joann's), hemostats, paintbrushes
Fabric for your dress, trims, ribbons, lace, old jewelry, 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 at 714-680-8893. Call us if you need assistance...we'll be happy to help!

Picture This....

Judy Mackey, Instructor
Saturday, September 17, 2011, 11:00-3:00p
Class Fee: $65.00

After the rave reviews from Judy Mackey's first class, she has kindly agreed to come share her beautiful shelled frames with our students. Bring a frame (or several small frames) from home, and Judy will share her skills in flower creation with natural and dyed shells. Taking students step-by-step, Judy will walk you through the process of creating several specific flowers that you'll then use to embellish your frames with. Once you learn this centuries old art, you will have the techniques to move onto embellishing and creating shelled art on just about anything you can think of. Judy generously supplies her hard-to-find, vintage shells as well as all other supplies and tools needed.

Supplies:
Just bring a picture frame , or a couple of very small frames

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 at 714-680-8893. Call us if you need assistance...we'll be happy to help!

Divine Intersections

Robin Dudley-Howes, Instructor
Saturday, November 19, 2011, 11:00-4:00p
Class Fee: $85.00

Learn how to make this elegant neck piece reminiscent of a by gone era in Robin's signature style. Combining beads, charms, chain and wire the focus of this class is to learn how to drape and lay all your intersections in an appealing and comfortable manner. You are sure to leave with a pocket full of techniques as Robin covers simple wire wrapping connections/spacers, how to attach beaded strands to wire connections, composition and balance. She will work hard for you to get this finished in class and as usual, no experience required. Robin is supplying a generous kit, so all you'll need to bring is a focal piece for your pendant, and your tools.
*This class is limited to 8 students

Supplies:
Focal piece for your necklace *available at Gilding the Lily
small round nose pliers, chain nose pliers, wire cutters
scissors, *Ott light (optional)

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 at 714-680-8893. Call us if you need assistance...we'll be happy to help!

Winter Wishes Lighted Theater ~Updated!

Guest Artist Colleen Moody
~Please note the new class date~
Saturday, November 5, 2011 9:00 am ~ 6:00 pm
Catered lunch provided
$185.00 inclusive


Join us this fall for a very special workshop, as Gilding the Lily presents a unique art experience with one of our favorite artists. This all day workshop on Brookdale will include a catered lunch for our guests, and the opportunity to spend the day in the company of a very talented doll artist. We are delighted to welcome back Colleen Moody, who was to be joined by her dear friend Iva Wilcox. Unfortunately Iva has had to cancel her trip, however she is working closely with Colleen to ensure the project will be presented as originally designed. You will be creating the exquisite confection shown here, learning new techniques and skills in this all inclusive class. Just bring yourself, your imagination, and the tools requested below.

Doll maker Colleen Moody and folk artist Iva Wilcox have teamed up to bring a one-of-a-kind project to Gilding the Lily this fall. Though sadly Iva won't be able to be with us, The "Winter Wishes" theater workshop will be a full day of creating a wintry scene complete with two snow ladies amidst a winter wonderland, in a lighted, arched theater.

You will learn how to assemble and install a light fixture inside an arched theater you will create and cover with snow. Inside the theater, you will create a wintry scene of snow covered trees, branches and a small real wood bench that is settled amid a blanket of snow on the ground. Sculpt a tiny robin and little mushrooms to add those special touches to your lamp.

Who better to enjoy this setting then two lovely snow ladies! You will sculpt these snow beauties from clay and learn the techniques to dress them with new and vintage fabrics, tinsel, a warm hat and fancy top hat to give them true old-world charm.

You won't want to miss this special one day teaching event that is sure to have you leave with an heirloom piece you will treasure for years to come!

Class will run from 9 am - 6 pm, with an hour lunch break. You will be provided with a class kit that includes all the supplies to complete this special project.

Tool Kit:

• Aleene's Tacky Glue • Elmer's Glue
• Loctite quick set epoxy (epoxy with a 5 minute set time)
• Paint brushes: 2 small round brushes for detail work, and two large -
1/2" and 1" flat brushes for paint and glue work
• Sewing needles, pins and cream colored thread
• Fabric and paper scissors • Small scallop scissors (optional)
• Exacto knife and cutting mat • Needle nose pliers
• Very small screw driver (not for eyeglass repair)

We anticipate that this workshop will book fast, so call early to reserve your place. We are making payment arrangements possible for this special event. Payment in full must be made by October 30, 2011. All installments and class fees are non-refundable. Call 714-757-0558 to reserve.

Etched, Soldered, and Wire Wrapped Heart

Dede Warren, Instructor
Saturday, September 3, 2011, 10:00-3:00p
Class Fee: $75.00 ~ all materials included!

Come learn at the hand of resident artist Dede Warren just how easy and fun it can be to create your own jewelry. This jam packed workshop will teach you more than just the basics of jewelry making, as you create this resin-filled, heart shaped pendant and necklace. You will learn to quickly and easily etch metal and then cut, forge, and solder your pendant. Dede will share her easy step-by-step instructions in wire wrapping pearls, rhinestones, beads and chain as you create the necklace to this unique piece. You'll be surprised at how easily this really can be done, and better yet we will use affordable tools found in your local hardware store.
*this class is limited to only 8 students

Supply List:
round nose pliers, flat nose pliers, wire cutters, tin snips, metal file
cooking torch, a few rags, solderite board or tile to solder on
small patterned rubber stamp
*color or black/white photocopied images for your bezel,
approx 1.5 x 1.5 inches

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 at 714-680-8893. Call us if you need assistance...we'll be happy to help!

Seashore Memories

Judy Mackey, Instructor
Saturday, July 23, 2011, 10:00-2:30p Sold Out!
New class date added Saturday, August 6, 2011
Class Fee: $75.00 ~ everything included!

We are pleased to introduce our newest teacher shell artist Judy Mackey. The art form of creating with seashells dates back hundreds of years and was very popular in Victorian times. Judy started creating shell art 6 years ago and has since mastered the art in the truest sense! She's has created stunningly ornate, fine shell art pieces covering everything from furniture, mirrors and chandeliers, to boxes, vases and perfume bottles. In this workshop Judy will teach you her tips and techniques in design work, application, as well as teaching you to create several different flowers all using beautifully dyed and natural vintage shells. Judy is graciously supplying everything you need to create your own one-of-a-kind beautiful Seashore Memories vase including all tools, adhesives, and a variety of shells. If you have a something special you'd like to bring to work on, as opposed to using one of the vintage vases provided, please feel free to do so. Work done in class will be similar to the small vases shown below.


Class size is extremely limited, and this class is expected to fill quickly. Please don't hesitate to call and reserve your seat.

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 at 714-680-8893. Call us if you need assistance...we'll be happy to help!

Find it and Link it!

Robin Dudley-Howes, Instructor
Saturday, August 13, 2011, 11:00-4:00p
Class Fee: $65.00

We are happy to have artist Robin Dudley-Howes with us teaching her Find it and Link it workshop. With 13 years experience in wire shaping and having assembled hundreds of pieces with exclusive designers, Robin has much to share in working with wire. For those of you with a basic knowledge of wire wrapping, Robin can almost guarantee you'll learn something new from beginner to advanced. In this class Robin will show you how to create at least 3 styles of "S" clasps, the "velvet" wrapped link, twisted jump rings, button connectors, figure eight, the "Lynne" link, eye pins, spiral head pins, spiral links, connectors, and much more! All students will receive a folder to attach their samples to, or if time allows you can link them all together.

Please bring good quality jewelry pliers. Robin suggests Lindstrom, Swamstrom, Bead Smith, Euro Tool or similar.

Supply List:
Jewelry Pliers: sm & lg round nose, wire cutters,

chain nose, flat nose, bailing wire pliers
Wire: 5 feet each of 16, 18, 20, 22, 24 gauge in your choice of
copper, brass, or sterling silver
Note: for those bringing Sterling wire 16, 18, and 20 gauge
dead soft wire is recommended
steel bench block & chasing hammer, handful of beads
suede or other non slippery surface to work on
optional: bent chain nose pliers, hand drill

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 at 714-680-8893. Call us if you need assistance...we'll be happy to help!

Let Freedon Ring ~ Spun Cotton Doll

Sue Smith, Instructor
Saturday, June 18, 2011, 10:30-2:30p
Class Fee: $75.00

We are happy to welcome local artist Sue Smith to our family of new teachers! Sue is an accomplished artist with a focus on Spun Cotton dolls housed in embellished cases and dressed to impress. Sue brings us her patriotic Let Freedom Ring spun cotton doll as her first project here at Gilding The Lily. Sue will share with you how to create spun cotton dolls from raw materials, and then move onto creating your own embellished wooden case. Though the project is finished in a patriotic theme fitting for the season, you might chose to create with a different color palette or theme all together. Either way the choice is yours as these are easily adapted to suite your personal taste and style.
Sue has graciously supplied a generous kit including doll, case, and embellishments!

Supply List:
variety of small and medium size paintbrushes,
blue paint, hot glue gun & glue, scissors
white glue, needle & thread, E6000

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 at 714-680-8893. Call us if you need assistance...we'll be happy to help!

La Cage Aux Doll

Susan Bates-Bezek, Instructor
Saturday, July 16, 2011, 10:00-4:00p
Class Fee: $85.00

We are excited to introduce you to our newest teacher and talented Artist Susan Bates-Bezek! As an experienced mixed media teacher traveling the country for the past several years, we feel lucky to have her with us. After meeting Susan a few months ago as a student in another of our classes, we were thrilled when Susan agreed to teach a class herself. The result is her stunning La Cage Aux Doll, an all new class she's offering for the first time anywhere.

We hope you'll welcome Susan by joining her as she takes you step-by-step in creating your own unique La Cage Aux Doll. Reminiscent of an antique, but using mixed media, a new technique or two, and a little magic you will create a one-of-a-kind cage doll. Standing 22 inches tall, and following Susan's easy techniques in assembly, with a head of your choosing this striking figure will earn a proud place in your home.

Supply List:
Ultimate Glue, paint or wood stain & felt to match,
favorite stamps & ink pad, 1/2 bag polyfil,
1/2" paint brush, small flowers, desired embellishments,
doll head: size approx. 3" from chin to top of head, 2 1/2" ear to ear
Optional: hair drier, E6000

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 at 714-680-8893. Call us if you need assistance...we'll be happy to help!

Bending Metal Spoon Bracelet

Dede Warren, Instructor
Saturday, April 23, 2011, 10:30-2:30p
Class Fee: $55.00

Come learn the simplicity of creating this fun, vintage spoon bracelet with local artist Dede Warren. Using a variety of jewelry tools, a bit of heat, a homemade bracelet mandrel and a few other surprises Dede will guide you in creating your own one of a kind spoon bracelet. Dede will bring most of the tools and supplies, chain and a clasp to finish the bracelet, while you bring the embellishments that you treasure to decorate it. Together we will create this fun bracelet that gets loads of compliments!

Supply List:
an old dishtowel, small craft hammer, scissors
small photocopy of a picture to personalize your bracelet,
rhinestones, buttons, lace, 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 at 714-680-8893. Call us if you need assistance...we'll be happy to help!

Riveting Ex Voto Cuff

Nancy Jamar, Instructor
Sunday, May 29, 2011, 11:00-3:00p
Class Fee: $55.00

Nancy will teach this ex voto cuff to limited seating of seven persons, with May 29 as our second seating. We will be using the new piercing and riveting tool and working with vintage and new items to create this stunning cuff bracelet.


The project incorporates a vintage filigree that will be shaped to your own wrist, an ex voto heart from Peru, cast pewter connectors, Nigerian silver beads, and aged rhinestone rondelles for just a little bit of bling. A beautiful cast metal cross set with rhinestones dangles from the ex voto in the front. Metals mix freely in this piece for added interest, and we will be riveting and cold connecting in this workshop.

This class is all inclusive...no supplies are needed. Just bring yourself, your tools if you have them, and if anyone purchases their own piercing and riveting tool, please bring it along to share.

Those interested in acquiring their own tool before this workshop can find it here. I recommend the 'long reach' tool, which allows you to work thicker materials or more layers in your projects.

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 at 714-680-8893. Call us if you need assistance...we'll be happy to help!

Literary Jewelry Necklace

Leslie Marsh, Instructor
Sunday, April 3, 2011, 12:00-3:30p
Class Fee: $70.00

Leslie Marsh is back for her second class in as many days, this time teaching her Literary Jewelry necklace. Measuring just 1.5 x 1 inch, this demure little book makes quite the statement. Leslie will supply everything needed as you create and solder your book using a cooking torch, sheet metal, and solder. As with her big books, part of what make these special is the beautiful coptic bound spine. You simply bring a metal button for your book cover and Leslie will generously supply the rest as we solder, stitch, and create the afternoon away!

Supply List:

• metal button for book cover
*feel free to bring chain and a clasp if you prefer something different!

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!

Coptic Bound Metal Book

Leslie Marsh, Instructor
Saturday, April 2, 2011, 10:30a-3:00p
Class Fee: $75.00

We are so happy to welcome back book artist Leslie Marsh. After teaching a small, private class with us last year, Leslie is once again traveling from Pennsylvania to share and teach her Coptic Bound Metal Books, and this time she's sharing them with all of us. Leslie will teach you the basics of working with metal, as well as soldering using a torch to embed vintage brass filigrees, and metal findings onto your book covers. Leslie will provide an extensive kit including book covers, watercolor paper, book binding supplies, soldering materials and equipment as well as her vast knowledge and skills as a book binder. You bring a few special embellishments and together we will create these amazing little books. Leslie will wrap up the class by teaching you to hand bind your book using the age-old method of coptic binding.

Supply List:
• 4 inches of lightweight chain
• metal findings or filigree for your cover
If you have the following please bring them, otherwise we will share:
butane torch, Solderite pad, eyelet setting tool, jeweler's hammer & bench block

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!

Heart Strings

Diane Cook, Instructor
Sunday, May 22, 2011, 10:30a-4:30p
Class Fee: $75.00

A vintage brass thimble is the beginning component for a necklace Diane Cook likes to call Heart Strings, made using luscious strips of Dupoini silk, snips of fiber and vintage tulle. This will be a day of great fun, as you begin adding various lengths of vintage or brass chain, wire wrapped baroque pearls or glass drops, tiny vintage shoe buttons, vintage rhinestones dangles, broken bits from a vintage rhinestone bracelet, or perhaps a vintage rosary or a favorite theme of charms. No doubt, you will see your Heart Strings soon fill to overflowing. But leave room for a tiny book you will design using a piece of hand-etched metal. Diane will even supply vintage paper for you to tuck inside, as this little books becomes one of the special dangles in your tassel, as you attach it to a chosen piece of chain.

Supply List:

• basic jeweler's plier set • several lengths of chain of your choice •
•6-8mm pearls, baroque pearls, glass/crystal or pearl drops, Czech glass beads
• 6-8mm crystal rondells
Optional:
small picture to fit into a locket (or use text),
2-4 piece of brass filigree or connectors,
vintage buttons with shanks, small lightweight charms,
vintage rhinestone dangle or crystal dangle,
broken piece of rhinestone necklace or bracelet

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!

Etched & Layered Cuffs

Diane Cook, Instructor
Saturday, May 21, 2011, 10:30a-4:30p
Class Fee: $75.00

In the summer of 2010, Diane Cook shared two of her Etched & Layered Cuffs in an issue of Belle Armoire Jewelry Magazine. Since then she has designed and created more cuffs than she can count. We are thrilled to host Diane as she shares her techniques for creating these one of a kind treasures!
You will begin this class by using your stamping skills on a blank cuff. The next step is etching, but once your cuff is etched... the layering begins; as little or as much as you like. This is the time to stretch your creative wings adding layer upon layer, embellishing to your heart's content. You may start with a rich brass filigree, a vintage brooch or rhinestone earring, a shoe clip, or a mother of pearl button. Vintage lace, ribbon, and tulle are also gorgeous layers you might consider as well. While the focus of our class is a stunning cuff of your own design, the skills you learn will easily transfer for use in your future projects.

Supply List:

• large & small patterned rubber stamps • StazOn Jet Black Inkpad
• basic jeweler's plier set • apron • layering goodies (your choice):
vintage metal brooch, shoe clip, rhinestone ear clip, shank button
brass filigree, rhinestone dangle, brass charms, lace, ribbon, tulle

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!

Wire Shaping 101 ~ Bohemian Rings

Robin Dudley-Howes, Instructor
Saturday, March 12, 2011, 10:00a-3:00p
Class Fee: $65.00

After several requests, local artist Robin Dudley-Howes is back with us teaching this Wire Shaping 101 workshop. Join us and let Robin teach you the basics of wire shaping, as you create at least three artistic, wire Bohemian Rings. With 12 years of experience, Robin will guide you from very basic work on to more complex wire shaping. While no experience is necessary, you'll want to bring better grade jewelry pliers; Robin suggests Lindstrom, Swanstrom, Bead Smith, Euro Tool, or similar brands.

Supply List:

• jewelry pliers: sm and lg round nose, chain nose, flat nose, wire cutters
• ring mandrel • jewelry files • Suede or bead cloth to work on
• five feet 18 and 16 gauge dead soft sterling or copper wire
Optional: bent chain nose pliers, bench block & chasing hammer,
hand full of beads that will fit through 16 or 18 gauge wire

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 Reliquary of St Roch

Lonnie Jenck, Instructor
Wednesday, March 16, 2011, 5:00pm-9:00pm
Class Fee: $75.00, $6.00 kit fee

We are pleased to host Oregon Artist Lonnie Jenck as she joins us for a special workshop, The Reliquary of St Roch. Lonnie will teach you the basics of creating an enclosed bezel focal piece, using her torch method. After constructing your bezel you will embellish the inside with ephemera of your hearts desire. Using glass, and the framework supplied by Lonnie there are several options in finishing this unique reliquary. With the focus of this workshop being the shrine, as opposed to the necklace, this is where you'll spend most of your class time. Lonnie will generously supplies enough materials for each student to create two unique enclosed bezel reliquaries.

Supply List:

• cooking torch (if you have one) • chain• jewelry pliers • towel
• embellishments to fill your bezel (nothing plastic as it may melt)

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!

Enchantress of The Sea

Iva Wilcox, Instructor
Sunday, March 20, 2011, 10:00a-4:00p
Class Fee: $75.00, $10 kit fee

We are happy to have Folk Artist Iva Wilcox back at Gilding the Lily teaching her Enchantress of The Sea reliquary. Iva will lead you through the steps to create your own under water world in a small glass and wood display case. In this class, you'll construct a three-dimensional under-the-sea scape. You can use the images Iva provides or bring one of your own and really personalize it. Iva will share her techniques for adding rich textures and layers of paint to build your mermaid's palace. You will also learn how to lavishly furnish it with faux pearls, seashells, glitter and gold, coral, sea fans and a sandy floor. Can you hear the siren song beckoning?

Supply List:

glass and wood display case • both round and flat paint brushes
• scissors • heat gun or blow dryer • brass sea-themed charms
• decorative metal cup or wine glass to use as a pedestal base
• Golden/Fluid Acrylic Paints: Cobalt Blue, Quinacridone Nikel Azo Gold
• Delta Acrylic Paints: Antique White, Thalo Blue, Metallic Gold

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!

Queen of Heaven

Cindy Gonzales, Instructor
Saturday, February 26, 2011, 10:00a-3:30p
Class Fee: $65.00, includes just about everything!

At the request of her faithful followers Artist Cindy Gonzales brings us her latest altered crown, Queen of Heaven. Featuring a religious alter of sorts, faded tinsel trim and beautifully decoupaged images, Cindy will walk you through her process from start to finish. With the addition of building a niche into the body of the crown, Cindy has set this crown apart from the ordinary. Cindy's unique use of materials, attention to detail, and abundant kits make her classes a real value.

Supply List:

• small scissors • regular scissors for cutting metal
• hot glue gun & glue • Modge Podge • silver glass glitter
• cross for the centerpiece

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!

Etched Metal Bezel ~ Start to Finish!

Dede Warren, Instructor
Saturday, May 28, 2011, 10:30a-2:30p
Class Fee: $55.00, includes all materials

Building on an earlier class, Artist Dede Warren will expand your knowledge of bezel making from beginning to end. Learn how simple and inexpensive hardware store materials are transformed into a beautiful bezel focal piece. This workshop will start with basic metal smith techniques including cutting, shaping and patina application on base metals. Building on that Dede will also share her secrets for authentic metal etching again using easily found materials. And if that wasn't enough, after embellishing your bezel you will learn the fundamentals of working with resin. While each student will have a completed bezel by the end of class, due to the drying time resin requires you will need to return to pick up your finished bezel the following day.

Supply List:

• scissors • tacky glue • bent nose jewelry pliers
• small patterned rubber stamps • black, wide-tip Sharpie brand marker
• small photocopy for bezel

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!

Milagro Repujado

Robin Dudley-Howes, Instructor
Saturday, February 19, 2011, 11:00a-4:30p
Class Fee: $70.00, Includes most supplies

Are you ready to punch, cut, pierce and sand some metal? Then come join the talented Robin Dudley-Howe and learn how to take the raw material of metal sheet and cut it into basic shapes, add texture, and finish it to a smooth, warm glow. Robin will teach you how to patina, stamp, and punch in the metal while attaching rivets and eyelets. As an added benefit, you will learn basic "repujado" (the art of metal embossing) techniques. Robin will supply a generous kit, but feel free to bring any special charms you would like to add to your piece, and maybe some ear plugs as this will be a noisy, but fun class!

Supply List:

• hammer • steel bench block
• jewelry pliers • metal cutting shears • metal stamps
* Don't feel the need to purchase these items, bring what you have and we'll share the rest!

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!

Soldering Basics

Dede Warren, Instructor
Saturday, June 25, 2011, 10:30am - 2:30pm
*Please note new class date!
Class Fee: $55.00

It seems everyone has caught the soldering bug, and in response to your requests we have put together this Basic Soldering class for you. Local Artist Dede Warren will share her knowledge of soldering on a variety of mediums. This workshop will give you a basic knowledge of what you can and cannot solder, the basic tools involved, and a variety of ways in which to use this skill.

Our focus in this hands on workshop will be the elements of soldering and not project oriented. Dede will supply the materials to create your own soldered chain, a 3 dimensional bezel, and will share how to create a chunk, rough finished soldered 3 dimensional piece, along with using a variety of patinas. This class is rich in soldering techniques, and our focus will be on learning the art of soldering. While we will create chain and a bezel we will not be creating a finished project with either of these. If you have a 3 dimensional piece you'd like to solder, please bring these with you and we will discover and troubleshoot the ways you can solder these pieces.

Supply to Bring:

• soldering supplies if you have them • tin snips • basic jewelry pliers
• apron or towel for your lap • old cookie sheet to work on

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!