Amour French Souvenir Bracelet

This class we are offering is a remake of a beautiful souvenir bracelet that you would pick up on your trip to Paris!
I especially loved this bracelet made with the old mother of pearl and filigree. My friend Nancy Jamar who resides in Orange County and is the owner of the beautiful store" Gilding the Lily" in Fullerton California has been kind enough to share her design remake of this lovely bracelet so I can bring it to you to make.
Composed of antique mother of pearl buttons, filigrees, rings, and stamped brass letters spelling out "love" in French, the bracelet is finished with a fob of brass hearts, one a locket, and another a vintage casting layered on an oval mother of pearl cabochon. A little mother of pearl bead carved as a rose links them. Each letter is separated by a beautiful faceted mother of pearl rondelle....
This class will include everything you will need to complete this lovely bracelet to treasure.
You will just need to bring in your own tools which you can ask me about at sign up.

The cost of the class will be $65 and will be offered on Sunday March 29th from 11-3pm
You will be asked when you sign up for this class to pay in advance to reserve your seat.

Belt buckle collage class

This is a class that could be enjoyed by men or women. You pick your photos or pictures you would like to personalize your very own "made by you" belt buckle for you or a friend!
This buckle could be attached to any snap-on belt. The belt is a 2 step process due to the nature of the sealant that is used to finish and seal your pictures. The sealer needs to cure for at least 24-48 hours so you will be asked to come back and pick up your project, or to at this time if you wish, to embellish it more with jewels on the top once cured.
The cost for this class will include all you need to finish your project. If you wish to embellish your project once it cures with jewels, the jewels can be purchased for an additional cost or you can bring in your own jewels or jewelry at no extra cost to apply at my shop. I will provide the adhesive needed for you to do so.
This is a great class for teens as well as adults!

The supplies included will be as follows:

silver toned belt buckle blank
pictures to choose from to decorate your buckle
sealant to seal pictures or photos

Supplies you will need to bring:
any photo you wish to use other than my supply of pictures.
If you wish to use my pictures I will ask you to please let me know so you can come in a little early to pick out your pictures so the class can start on time for those who are bringing their own artwork to collage.

The cost of this belt buckle class is $40
The date for this class will be Friday March 27 at 4pm.

Don't miss out on this one..... guys and gals!!
Sandy B

Encaustic collage board

The Encaustic class is finally here!
Learn the ancient art of preserving and enhancing your artwork with beeswax.
This class will consist of painting with acrylic paints, collage your board and artwork,
texturizing your canvas and applying the beeswax and buffing to a satiny finish.
Don't miss out on this one. There will be limited seats available so sign up early!

The cost of this class will be $65

Then class will include everything you need to complete your artwork.
You may bring a special picture, photo, invitation, special papers to use in your collage or you may use the birdcage as shown here and or any other pictures I will have here for you to choose from. If you wish to choose from my pictures I will ask you to please tell me ahead of time and I will have you come in a bit early to take your time and look through my pictures. This way we can start the class on time for the people bringing their own pictures in.

We will ask you when you sign up to pay for your class ahead of time to reserve your spot. This class has been a popular request so I suggest you call early to reserve!
Come in to see the finished product in person, it is even prettier than in the pictures!

The date for this class will be Monday March 23rd at 11 am.

Hope to see you here for this new and exciting Encaustic class!

Sandy B

Lovely simple charms for you to make

This charms are super simple for you to make. You can bring your own photo we will size to fit or use some of our wonderful pictures to make your charm. Either way you will have a handmade gift from you!

This class is offered in two ways. You can either pick from a pre-made soldered glass charm or you can learn how to do the soldering and make your own frame and add your photos or pictures.
Please note this is 2 different classes and 2 different prices for the class.

The pre-made glass charms where you will just add your photo or picture and seal will be a cost of $20 for one charm. This will include everything you need to complete your necklace. This cost also include a choice of color of a satin necklace for you to string it on so you can wear it right out the door!
You will also have the option after the class to purchase the supplies you need to make your own charms at home.
This is a beginner class and can be done at age 12 and up.

This class will be offered:

Saturday 2/28 from 2:30-3:30 pm

You will be asked when you sign up to pay for your class in advance.


The next class offered will be for the soldered charm you will solder yourself. Basic soldering will be taught and you will have a chance to learn a new craft and add your personal touch to it.
I will have pictures to choose from or you can bring in your own photo that we can size to fit.
The size of the finished charms a approx 1 X 1-1/2". So make sure the photo you choose when shrunk to size will be appropriate for your project.
The cost of this class will be $35 and this will include all you need to make your charm including a satin chain to finish it up.
This class is a beginning class but not advised for young adults under 16 years of age due to the hot soldering tool you will be using to make your charm.

This class will be offered twice in March

The dates for this class will be Wednesday 3/4 from 4:00-6pm
and again on Sunday 3/8 at 11-1pm
You will be asked when reserve your spot to pay in advance for class.

Thanks and hope to see you here!
Sandy B

Soldered bottle & liquid candle class

This is a liquid candle making class.
You will solder the top of this bottle, add the found objects around the bottle and learn how to oxidize the bright silver solder into an antiqued look.
You will fill the bottle with flower petals and finally add the lamp oil to make a wonderful candle for a unique gift or to keep and enjoy.
Basic soldering skills will be taught.

The cost of this class will be $48
The cost of the class will include all you need to complete this project.


This class is offered Thursday March 26th at noon

Supplies included:

pewter wine light
lamp oil
white flower petals to float in your bottle
hand blown glass bottle
skelton key
crystal
vintage bead
wire to wrap your bead,crystal and key
soldering supplies

Supplies you will need to bring:
any jewelry piece you would like to incorporate into your lamp.

You will have the option to purchase scented oil to put into the well of your wine light to scent your candle when lit and warmed.

You will be asked when you sign up to pay in advance for your reserve spot.
This is a great easy project to give as a present or keep to admire.
Thanks!
Sandy B