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!