We'll be adding photos very soon. Just wanted to get out the class dates/times as early as possible
for January classes held in our room in
Plantiques in Hilton Village
We're setting up a Paypal account for students to register and pay for classes. You may use
your own Paypal account or just your credit card to register. I've used Paypal for years and have
been pleased with their security and ease of use. If you want to register by check email us.We
are dealing with registration fees through Artful Adventures. Plantiques will not be able to
accept payment through their register. I'll add a link today for Paypal once it's set up.
Class policies are
here.
For now, here are the dates, photos and class descriptions. If you have a group larger than
the class limit we can use an alternate room upstairs.
Gathered Net Bracelet-Patty Musgrove
January 5 - 11:00am until 3:00pm
You'll want several of these classic bracelets to wear together! Please note,
students registering for this class need to have very basic crochet skills; chain stitch and
tension control. All bracelets will have multicolored stones (glass and semiprecious) on the color thread of your choice with the button of your choice.
All materials, including crochet hook, beads, thread, sealer, etc will be provided for the class fee of $45.00. Please bring any glasses you need for close work and a bead board/mat to work on. There will be a lunch break at about 1pm. Either bring a snack or treat yourself to lunch at Plantiques.
Limit 4-5 students. For more class info or to register please email Patty musgrovepatty@yahoo.com
Metal
Etching
January
12 – 11:00am until 3:00 pm
Add texture, color and structure to your next
jewelry creation. In this class
students will create etched metal that can be used as the basis for their own
jewelry designs.
The instructor will discuss the appropriate kinds
of artwork for etching metals as well as the different metals that may be –
and, more importantly may not be – etched.
Students will etch their designs onto both copper
and brass shapes. As a special bonus
this class will include etching on bullet casings so that the student will
learn how to etch round as well as flat pieces.
Non-toxic studio methods will be used. Enrollment
is limited to 6 students. Your class fee
of $65 includes all etching supplies, a printed tutorial of all you need to
know to etch metal, where to purchase supplies and your kit containing bullet
casings, both brass and copper charms and a bracelet blank that you may etch
with your own designs or with designs supplied by the instructor.
We will have a lunch break of one hour. If you choose to continue working in the
classroom you may do so. Yummy food
will be available for purchase in the Plantiques tearoom or you may bring your
own lunch.
If there are any questions you may contact Verni
Saunders at: veryverni@verizon.net
Tiny Felt Book (or Needlecase) - Patty Musgrove
January 19 - 11:00am until 3:00pm
You'll learn the basics of small book construction as well as several ideas for fabric collage. We'll
transfer images to fabric, use scraps of lace or fabric and trims to embellish the front. With transfered
words you will create a image/word poem to hold your private thoughts or favorite needles. All
supplies will be included and there will be a sewing machine available to share. All you need to
bring are any glasses you use for close work, sewing scissors and any special fabric or trims you'd
like to include. Class fee including supplies is $45.00. Class limit is 4 to 5 students. There will
be a lunch break at about 1pm so either bring a snack or enjoy lunch at Plantiques.
Please contact Patty at musgrovepatty@yahoo.com to register.
Simple
Soldering
Overcome
your “Fear of Fire”
January
26 – 11:00 am until 3:00 pm
In this class you will learn that common sense
and knowing the proper technique are all you to need to add handcrafted
elements to your jewelry and create pieces that are uniquely yours.
You will learn to cut glass, secure pictures or
objects between the glasses and a simple way to keep it all together as you
wrap the edges and then apply the solder to make a perfect charm.
You will also learn to turn found objects into
charms with the use of solder and jump rings.
The most difficult task has been attaching the
jump ring to the charm. The instructor will share with you her simple secret to
keep everything steady while attaching the ring – without the need of five
extra hands
This class is limited to 6 students. Your class
fee of $65 includes all supplies. You will leave class with your sampler
bracelet dangling glass-enclosed charms and found object charms.
You will also receive a printed tutorial with all
instructions and a list of where to find supplies.
We will have a lunch break of one hour. If you choose to continue working in the
classroom you may do so. Yummy food
will be available for purchase in the Plantiques tearoom or you may bring your
own lunch.
If there are any questions you may contact Verni
Saunders at: veryverni@verizon.net
