On Saturday, February 3rd, I'll be hosting two mini workshops in the studio. You have the option of attending the morning class, afternoon class, or both with a luncheon and card making session in between.
This sugared dove nests in a bundle of vintage netting set into a heart shaped tart tin. She features vintage laces and trims, ruffled crepe paper, and millinery blossoms picked from my garden of flowering hats.
(Due to the number of heart shaped tins that I gathered from estate sales, this class will be limited in size)
The afternoon class is a candy box, made from a small Russell Stover candy box transformed into a keepsake.
(And yes, the candy inside is for you!) This photo will be included (along with everything you need to complete your piece) but other old photos will be available to choose from if you'd care for another picture.
I will offer this one in:
Warm Whites
Rosey Pinks
Romantic Reds
We will paint the boxes, cover them in vintage papers, lace, and velvet ribbons before adding a lovely lady to the lid and adorning her with millinery blooms and rhinestones.
As with all of my projects, I believe in using THE GOOD STUFF.
Vintage supplies, hand glittered birds, old photos scanned and printed onto high quality papers, sparkling rhinestones, and soft velvets, of course!!!
You will get a printed sheet of phrases in different fonts and sizes to pick the words that mean the most to you, so that you can personalize your artwork. Also feel free to bring anything from home to add to the piece and change it as you'd like. Since many of my supplies are vintage, the kits will vary a bit in looks, but will be equal in value.
The kits will be complete with all you need to create your heart shaped treasure. All you need to bring are scissors and glue. I'd suggest a regular pair of scissors and a small, detail pair too.
Sweets, and beverages will be served throughout the day, lunch and card making is included with both classes.
Love Bird:
9:30am til 11:30am,
11:30am- break
11:45- Valentine Card Making (Free time, with guidance if needed, make as many as you'd like. Examples will be on display to help get your creative juices flowing as you make your own holiday cards.)
1pm- lunch (home made, fresh, and organic)
Candy Box:
Please join the earlier class for card making at 11:45 and lunch at 1pm.
2:30- 4:30- class
Please come 10-15 minutes early to get settled.
Costs:
Bird/Cards/Lunch- $50
Cards/Lunch/Candy Box- $50
Combined day with both classes- $90
To sign up, please email me at:
karlanathan@sbcglobal.net
I'd love to see you here!
PS- if you are looking for an excuse to visit the Kansas City area, the Old West Bottoms Antique District is open for their First Friday sale dates. It features some of the best junking you will find.
These both look such fun and so lovely that once again it makes me sad I’m not nearer to Kansas. I’ve made the candy boxes before — every one different. They’re so lovely and such fun! Last year I went out after Valentine’s day and bought tons of heart boxes of candy on sale (most of the candy was tossed because if I’m having the calories, I’m having good ones.) You remind me I should be digging those out about now!
Yep, it’s time to decorate the boxes, Jeannie. I’m impressed that you could throw away the candy