Thursday

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!

Wednesday

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!