*please bring a sack lunch

In this class students will learn how to construct a "treasure box" out of chipboard.  Once constructed the box will be covered in modeling paste and will then be painted and antiqued.  Lid will be attached and box will be adorned with embellishments.

*please bring jewelry tools if you have them*

Students will learn how to create a basic ring shape and then will jazz it up with wire wrapping and beads.  A quick and fun class for the fashionista in everyone!

*please bring jewelry tools if you have them*

In this class students will learn to weave wire by hand into a free-form bracelet.  Starting with a base of 26 gauge wire, students will create a bracelet embellished with beads of various shapes and sizes.  Students will practice wire-weaving, experiment with different design options, learn how to finish the wire ends, and complete at least on bracelet.  Beginners Welcome!

February Project:  Undulating Twill Weave BAsket

Join Christi as she guides you through the various techniques to build a basket from beginning to completion.  Each month a different basket will be taught.  Beginners are always welcomed!

Students are encouraged to wear "crafting clothes" as basket weaving can be messy.

Please bring a potluck dish to share.  Christi will supply drinks, dinner and silverware.

6pm-8:30pm

Join Christi as she shares with you the origins of the begging bowl, it's spiritual implications, and it's metaphorical use for everyday life.

Students will spend the 3 weeks building a begging bowl that will be fired and glazed.  We will work on meditative and introspective exercises as is applicable to the lessons of the begging bowl.

A great workshop for those trying to find peace in their every day lives.

***this class is limited to the first 6 signer uppers***that way students will receive lots of individual attention and will have lots of room to spread out and experiment with the different transfer techniques.

This is a technique based workshop where students will be introduced to 6 different types of image transfer techniques.  Christi will be supplying the different mediums used for transferring however, please bring the following items to class:

* bone folder

*old wash cloth

*craft iron or mini-quilting iron (the kind I use for bees wax) if you have one

*papers to transfer on to, such as...painted papers, scrapbooking papers, paper from your journals...just bring a variety so that you can see how the different techniques work on top of different surfaces.

*30 or more black & white or color images in the following formats:

...laser color copies (the kind you make on color copy machines) on regular paper

...laser color copies (the kind you make on color copy machines) on glossy paper

...toner based copies (the kind you make on black and white copy machines)

...ink jet printouts from your home printer

IF YOU ARE GOING TO MAKE COPIES OF ITEMS WITH WORDS REMEMBER TO PRINT AS A MIRROR IMAGE SO THAT WHEN WE MAKE THE TRANSFER THE LETTERING IS GOING THE RIGHT WAY...please let Christi know if you have questions regarding the types of copies you will need to bring.  Be sure to bring a large selection so that you can have plenty of images to experiment and play with for each technique.

 

This class will introduce the student to 2 types of resin.  The first resin is a 2 part epoxy and the other is a quick alternative to the artis who's on the go.

Using these versatile materials, we will showcase your favorite images, beads, and other small treasures in hand-cast resin charms and pendants.  Use ready-made bezels or create your own wire bezels in a variety of unique shapes.  Various techniques will be introduced, such as layering and coloring resin, embedding objects, sanding, drilling, and proper preparation of materials.  Students will complete projects which will cure at home. 

Please bring photos, papers, fabrics, buttons, etc.  Any item that is free of moisture and does not contain materials that will react with resin can be used.

***We will be using a low-odor resin...if you're extremely sensitive to fumes, it's suggested you bring a mask.