Holiday Crowns & Tiaras

Cindy Gonzales, Instructor
Saturday, October 24, 2009 11:00a-4:00p
Skill Level: All Class Fee: $75.00

Join designer and artist Cindy Gonzales for the second in her Crowns and Tiaras Series. We are happy to have Cindy back sharing the next of her fabulous crowns this one created in shades of pink, creme, and black. This workshop features metal work, collage, and various mixed media elements. These are Cindy's unique design and created by her completely from scratch. Cindy will lead you through the structure of the crown base, and onto embellishing your own one-of-a-kind tiara. Though originally created as an art piece, it is life size should you decide to indulge your inner Blue Blood! 

Supply List:
• scissors • small needle nose pliers • tweezers  • hot glue gun & glue

• rhinestone embellishments • glass glitter • various trims

**feel free to change the them of this crown by bringing 

your own papers and embellishments!

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!

Baby Doll Necklace ~ Circa 1860

Robin Dudley-Howes, Instructor
Saturday, October 17, 2009 11:00a-4:30p
Skill Level: All (some wire experience helpful)

Class Fee: $85.00 kit:$20.00

We are thrilled to have one of our most popular teachers return with an all new necklace for fall. Robin Dudley-Howes is back teaching her Baby Doll Necklace featuring an antique German doll. Robin's fascination with these miniature dolls has led to yet another eclectic mixed media necklace contrasting vintage with contemporary.  In this project you will learn innovative wire shaping techniques, hammering, clasps, problem solving and sturdy wire construction with out using a torch! These techniques will elevate your future jewelry projects into new territory.  As always Robin will do her best to make sure your necklace is finished in class.

Supply List:

• jewelry pliers (without teeth) round, chain, and flat nose

 • wire cutters • 5 feet wire for each gauge: 18, 20, 22, 24 round;

18 gauge square wire (available only in sterling silver or gold) 

• chain: 9-12 inches large (4-10mm) and 6 inches of small (2mm) chain

• optional: patina solution, files, steel bench block and chasing hammer

Please note:

Wire suggestions, gauges and length: Sterling silver dead soft and gold can be found at thunderbirdsupply.com. Annealed steel, brass, copper or galvanized steel can be found at local hardware stores.  Bronze wire can be found at cooltools.us 

Avoid bringing craft wire from a craft store. It’s too weak.   

 

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!

Vintage Cabinet Card Doll

Colleen Moody, Instructor
Sunday, September 27, 2009 9:30a-1:30p
Skill Level: All Class Fee: $75.00

Join Colleen Moody in creating one of her signature art pieces, with this Victorian Cabinet Card Doll. You will learn to marry the old with the new... a vintage cabinet card, flowers, Dresden trim, and ribbons will be used to decorate and embellish this lovely wall hanging. Colleen will share her tips and techniques for sculpting a small doll and bring her to life through paint and aging. You will finish her off by hand sewing a wonderful little dress, for your newest little friend.

Supply List:

• scissors • needle nose pliers • fine line paint brush 

 • glue gun • a variety of millinery flowers

 • 1 yard 1.5" wide ribbon  • Small piece of fabric for dress 

 • embellishments to personalize: rhinestone pin, beads, buttons, 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. Call us if you need assistance...we'll be happy to help!