***if you have a soldering iron please bring it***

In this class Christi will teach you the basics of art preparation, copper foiling, and the tips and techniques to solder your own glass charms.  You will also learn how to attach jump rings to your charm and how to solder jump rings closed for secure findings on all your creations. Each student will make 3 charms sizes 1x1, 1x3, & 1 1/2x 1 1/2.  Please have your two sided art work completed prior to class...if you have questions on this please see Christi. 

***If you would like to order your own soldering iron and supplies prior to class please contact Christi***

$108 + $25 supply fee

If you have ever wanted to learn how to water color paint, then take lessons from the best!  Sue Schongar Whitten is a nationally recognized artist whom specializes in watercolor painting.  Her students testify that she is "THE BEST".  Many of Sue's students have gone on to become professional artists.

Once you finish with your 6 week class...Sue offers an on-going watercolor studio, where students can get on-going help with their paintings.  Takes place on the 2nd & 4th Fridays from 6-8pm and the fee is $18 per session.  Limited to 6 students.

$55 +$20 supply fee

***students need NOT have taken Classes 1 & 2***

There are several mold making materials for creating your own custom molds for casting resin.  Learning how to make your own molds will give you the freedom to cast all types of dimensional products.  We will be using 2 types of mald making materials:  silicone putty and liquid silicone rubber.  If cared for properly, these molds can be used over and over again.

Bring items you would like to cast...brass stampings, buttons, beads.  Start with a simple shape with less detail to insure success.

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

Christi will schedule this class anytime with you if you have 2 or more people.  You will need to plan for 5 hours.

Come join Christi as she will show you how to chemically etch copper.  You will use your etched pieces as the front and back covers of your own handstitched journal.  We will assemble papers into signatures and then handstitch them into a fantabulous journal.

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*includes all supplies*

This is a class to get your creative juices flowing.  Each student will construct a book made out of mica pages...Students will then make the book into a pendant, and will embellish and decorate a chain to hang their pendant from.

If you have special photos or stickers you would like to use, please feel free to bring them, otherwise you may choose from Christi's collection of supplies.

Class fee $35 + $15 kit fee

Have you been wanting to venture into the world of Seed Beads, but didn't know where to start?  Then this is the class for you.  Weave seed beads and your favorite glass beads into a colorful bracelet loaded with texture.  Make your chunky or petite...either way you'll love stepping out in your new Cha-Cha bracelet.

Please bring any jewelry tools you may have.  We do have tools to share in class.

Cost is $50 + $25 supply fee

Spend a fun day with Sue as she teaches you how to make your own version of Wonky Ware Pottery.  On the first day of class students will roll out and form their own pieces.  Then on the 2nd day they will glaze their pieces for a final firing.

Please bring a lunch and a soldering iron if you have one

In this class you will practice glass cutting techniques, copperfoiling, soldering of a round object, you will learn how to solder glass to non-glass items, and you will also work on collage and composition techniques.  Each student will leave with a beautifully serendipitous and royal scepter

***You must have had prior soldering experience...If you have not, you may contact Christi at queenmaven@yahoo.com to schedule a beginning soldering class prior to this date***

$25 +$10 kit fee

This is where it all begins Learn the language and mechanics of jewelry making.  The basic loop and wrap wire-wrapping technique covered enables making earring dangles, and bracelet/necklace links.  Students will make a bracelet and a pair of earrings.

Please bring any jewelry tools you may have.  Tools will be available to share in class.

$25 + $10 kit fee

Learn basic wire working techniques and all the tricks for perfect, plain and wire wrapped loops, spirals, simple bails, and clasps.  You'll learn about the kinds of wire wrapping tools and wire.  The techniques taught will allow you to crete charms, links to string together, and the strongest clasp to finish a bracelet or necklace.  We will also make jump rings, hammer metal, and make spirals to help you crete unique one-of-a- kind jewelry.

Please bring any jewelry tools you have.  There will be limited tools to share in class.

 

Make an ordinary watch extraordinary by learning how to make a beaded watch band.  You will learn how to do a single strand watch band using a variety of beads.  Once you learn this technique, you'll be making a watch for every outfit you own!

Please bring any jewelry tools you have.  A limited amount of tools will be available to share in class.

 

Come make these fun and "cheeky" corsets using a paper mache mannequin.  Class fee includes all supplies and the mannequin.  A fun class for any level of artista!

Sample on display at the store

This ancient Japanese braiding technique is done on a special loom (provided in your class kit).  The braid is luxurious and the look of the braid is delicate, but secure to hold any type of pendant.  Kumihimo is a wonderful way to showcase special fibers, seed beads, and fire-polished glass can add sparkle.  Lori will show you how to make an attractive cord for any type of necklace or even a bracelet.  The trick will be how to stop making them after your learn how easy and addictive they can be.  The possibilities are endless!

Class Fee includes ALL supplies

In this fun and fast paced class, Christi will teach you how to combine elements from old or broken jewelry with modern findings, beads, found objects, and scrapbooking elements to create a funtastic one-of-a-kind necklace. 

Students are welcome to bring any special old jewelry bits, scrapbooking elements, or other ephemera/found objects that have special meaning to them and that they would like to incorporate into their necklace.

If you have jewlery tools and pliers please bring them.  Christi will have tools for everyone to share.

Kit Fee is an additional $30

We all have tons of buttons, and we never know how we're going to put them to use.  Learn how to turn buttons into charms-we'll explore numerous techniques.  The bracelet wouldn't be complete without a few resin charms for added flair.  Using this versatile material, we will showcase your favorite images, beads, and other small treasures into ready-made bezels. Students will complete resin charms in class which will cure at home.

Class Fee includes all supplies

In this class Christi will give you the history of Rosaries and will teach you how to make each of the chain links that constitute a religious rosary.  Students will then use iconic imagery to create their own religious pendant.

If you have a religious image that you would like to use please bring it...otherwise Christi will have a variety to choose from.  Also please bring any jewelry making tools and pliers that you might have.  There will be a few available for sharing at the class.

Kit Fee is an additional $25

Memory wire is one of the easiest and most versatile beading mediums to use.  For this class we will be using Necklace Memory Wire-but the technique can also be used with Bracelet Memory Wire.  The base of the necklace will be covered in seed beads and fire-polished glass.  Cascades of bead and crystal strands will dangle from the base of the necklace.  Not only is this a great class to introduce you to memory wire, but we'll also be doing basic wire-work techniques to create the strands.  This is a simple and easy idea for those last minute Christmas gifts!

This 9 week workshop can be scheduled if you have 3 or more people.

*AN ARTFUL JOURNEY TO YOUR INNER SOUL
Do you feel agitated, depressed, unfocused, or unworthy...like your life is
missing that essential "something more"? Then join Christi Wich and Sharon
Cihiwsky for a 9 week workshop where participants will learn how to tap into
their energy centers and create a life full of meaning and purpose. Each week
will be spent exploring a different life energy through art, soulful
conversation, music, and study. Participants will be given an artful journal in
which to work during the course of the workshop.

Class fee is $225 payable in
advance or $30 a session if paying weekly. Students must commit to attending
all 9 weeks.

For more information you may contact Christi at the store 970-419-3186 or by
calling 970-690-0473 or at her email at queenmaven@yahoo.com. Sharon can be
reached at sassy71co@aol.com

We hope you will join us for this artful exploration in uncovering the authentic
desires of your soul.
*AN ARTFUL JOURNEY TO YOUR INNER SOUL
Do you feel agitated, depressed, unfocused, or unworthy...like your life is
missing that essential "something more"? Then join Christi Wich and Sharon
Cihiwsky for a 9 week workshop where participants will learn how to tap into
their energy centers and create a life full of meaning and purpose. Each week
will be spent exploring a different life energy through art, soulful
conversation, music, and study. Participants will be given an artful journal in
which to work during the course of the workshop.

Class dates are TUESDAYS from 6:30-9:00pm beginning the week of September 15th,
commencing the week of November 10th, 2009. Class fee is $225 payable in
advance or $30 a session if paying weekly. Students must commit to attending
all 9 weeks.

For more information you may contact Christi at the store 970-419-3186 or by
calling 970-690-0473 or at her email at queenmaven@yahoo.com. Sharon can be
reached at sassy71co@aol.com

We hope you will join us for this artful exploration in uncovering the authentic
desires of your soul.

Students will make 6 pendants,

Items taught in class:  the different tools used in glass cutting and fusing, studio safety, glass properties, and firing techniques.

No experience necessary.  Please wear long sleeve shirts, hair restraints, and closed toe shoes.