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!