February Classes

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Here is a quick post on the classes we have coming up in February. Some of my favorite teachers and a great variety of projects.

 

Dogs We Love Mixed Media Series 

Miss Maggie

Sat., Feb. 2nd

10:30-4

Angie,$65*

kits will be available

 

Yupo Paper Valentine

Sun., Feb. 3rd

1-4

 

 

Angie,$55*

 

Valentine Doll w/ Noodle and Lou

Sat., Feb. 9th

10:30-4

Jenn, $75

2 openings just became available

 

Because Saturday's class was such a hit, we are opening a second class on Sun., Feb. 10th. Same class as Saturday just different day.

 

 

 

Valentine Doll w/ Noodle and Lou-2

 

 

 

Sun., Feb. 10th

 

 

10:30-4

Jenn, $75

 

We have a few opening still available.

 

 

 

 

Treasure Collector Doll

Sat., Feb. 23rd

10:30-4

Stephanie Rubiano, $130*

info@studiorubianoworkshops.com

www.studiorubianoworkshops.com 

 

 Workshop description:  Have you been craving a way to display your tiny treasures collected over the years?  Well here is your chance to create an art doll who can do just that!  A collaged plastic body provides the perfect foil for a skirt made from copper mesh.  You will learn a variety of cold connections (eyelets, nuts and bolts, wire-working, etc.) for attaching your treasures to the skirt.  You will also learn how to manipulate the mesh to create wonderful additions to your doll’s outfit.  Further, we will discuss how to combine some of your treasures into new, artistic pieces

Supply list:

               Basic tool kit (x-acto blade, ruler, scissors)

               Favorite treasures…beads, charms, trims, metal bits, etc.        

               Favorite lightweight papers for collage

               Eyelet setter for 1/8” eyelets

               Rawhide/nylon mallet

               Thin gauge metal from candy and cookie tins,etc.

               Chain nose pliers

               Round nose pliers

                   
$20 Kit Fee (included in the $130 price)

               Doll body

               Copper mesh
               Variety of eyelets & decorative brads
               Miniature nuts and bolts
               Socket wrench
               Drill bit
               Extra metal bits and bobs
               Copper wire

Supplies provided by instructor/optional items:  I will have some tools for you to use, but you won’t have to wait in line if you bring your own.

               Adhesives

               Collage papers
               Fiskar’s hand drill
               Bench pins
               Bench blocks
               Clamps
               Center punches
               Rawhide mallet
               Flush cutters
               Ball peen hammer
               Hammer
               Metal files
               Alphabet metal stamps
               Thin gauge metal from candy & cookie tins, bottle caps, etc.

Chain Reaction Necklace

Sun., Feb. 24th

10:30-4

Stephanie Rubiano, $130

 

 

www.studiorubianoworkshops.com

info@studiorubianoworkshops.com 

 

Workshop description:  You will create a locket out of a vintage aspirin tin that features a real tintype on the cover and fill it with miniature vignettes featuring shrink plastic people.  Learn how to form fantastic links from your favorite treasures and design a stunning work of wearable art.  Techniques in wire wrapping and metalworking will be demonstrated, along with discussions about layout and incorporation of unusual materials.  Yes, you will definitely get a “chain reaction” from everyone who sees your fabulous new neckwear! 

Supply list: 

            Basic tool kit (x-acto blade, ruler, scissors)

            Favorite treasures…beads, charms, trims, metal bits, buttons, etc.    

            Rawhide/nylon mallet

            Thin gauge metal from candy and cookie tins,etc.

            Chain nose pliers       

            Round nose pliers

            Flush cutters

         

$20 Kit Fee (included in $130 price):

            Vintage aspirin tin

            Silver colored wire

            Gem tintype

            Shrink plastic

            Miniature nuts and bolts

            Socket wrench

            Large wooden bead

            Extra metal bits and bobs, beads

 

 

Supplies provided by instructor/optional items:  I will have some tools for you to use, but you won’t have to wait in line if you bring your own.

            Adhesives

            Collage papers
            Fiskar’s hand drill
            Bench pins
            Bench blocks
            Clamps
            Center punches
            Rawhide mallet
            Flush cutters
            Ball peen hammer
            Hammer
            Metal files
            Alphabet metal stamps
            Thin gauge metal from candy & cookie tins, bottle caps, etc.
            Extra tools

 

We tried to pack in the creativity for February.

Still openings in most of the classes.

To sign up for class, call Paper Crown at 254 224-7436