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!