Friday, February 22, 2013

March Class Schedule

 


First ART CIRCUS Class at our new diggs -
 COTTAGE Vintage Home:


CREATIVE CROSSES
a metal-etching and found elements essemblage to create an original cross necklace or other design.
Saturday, March 9th from 12:30-4pm

#CCC $49.00
All materials and tools included

 
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Wouldn't you like to create your own
EASTER BONNET?
 Make either of two different sized

Nesting Garden
EASTER BONNETS!
Sat., Mar.16th from 12:30-3:30pm
Sml./fascinator size hat
#NGEBS16 = $26.00

You will be learning flower-making techniques as well.
All materials and snacks provided!
 



 
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Back by popular demand
Art Circus Studio will be offering the


FABRIC SCRAP FLOWER Class!
Wed., Mar. 20th (1st day of Spring!) from 6-9pm
#FSFC $28.00.


All materials and tools will be supplied
along with a healthy snack.
In this class you will learn many different techniques for making beautiful flowers from scrap fabrics.
You will leave with 3 finished pieces,
either brooches, hairclips or bands, etc











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LACE & LIGHT

Create your own pair of beautifully decorated
glass candles (one 10" and one 4")
to keep for yourself or give as gifts.


Thu., Mar. 21st from 6-9pm
#L&L $38.00

and includes all materials and tools,
special snacks too!
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Treasure Nest Novel

We create a beautiful spring arrangement
By turning an old book into a caged birds nest.
Your nest could contain an assortment of
Found vintage bits & baubles, ribbon scraps, buttons,
Moss, pearls, flowers, etc.
All materials & tools provided along w/snack.
First Friday, Apr., 5th from 6:00-9:00pm
Or Sat., Apr. 27th from 5:30-8:30pm


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Nest Trinkets Crown
Create a crown fit for the queen of all
feathered friends! With wire, glue, ribbon, moss, flowers, buttons and jewelry bits, rusty coins & keys, vintage ephemera and more.
*Materials included along with special snacks!
This could be a crazy party!
Sat.,Apr.6th from 1-4pm


 
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Nesting Necklace
In this creative 4 hour workshop,
you will learn basic metal etching and patina
along with some wire wrapping to create
Your very own nesting necklace
with assorted metals, wire, freshwater pearls,
beads, vintage buttons, charms,
crystals, twigs and chain.
*All materials and tools provided
along with snacks!
Tue., Apr. 16th from 5-9pm


 

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Forever Nests
w/Christina-Momma

Learn to make a basic wire wrapped nest then
solder it and add eggs of pearls or other beads.
You will then be able to make a necklace
or bracelet to take home with you.
This is a good beginning soldering class.
Materials provided along with a snack!

Wed., Apr. 24th from 6-9pm

 
#FEN $39.00
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Check back for additional classes!
xoxo, Chris/Momma






Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Etsy 101 Class Change

The Etsy 101 class for Feb. 27th has been changed to
Thursday, February 28th.
Same times though, 6:30-8pm.
This will be the final class at the Main Street Vintage location.
 
Etsy 101 
w/Becky & Tabitha of
“What’s New on the Mantel”
WHAT TO SELL: Hint, it’s what you LOVE
SHOP, LOOK, FEEL: Basic photo tips, descriptions, background, construction & continuity
GETTING FOUND: Tips on favoriting, tagging & social media
CUSTOMER SERVICE: Communication, customer
appreciation, and how to settle disputes
SHIPPING: Pricing & packaging
A jumping-off point as you start your new or
revive your existing Etsy shop.
Thu.,Feb.28th from 6:30-8pm #ETSY2 $25.00


Friday, February 15, 2013

Kentucky Derby Hats at Queen Bee in March!

Finally had a decent day to take photos
of my examples for the
Kentucky Derby Hat Class & Fundraiser
for the Evergreen Christian School
up in Olympia, next month.







 
 
I'll be adding class info. and examples for the March & April
Classes in the next couple of days so check back.
*Remember: Art Circus Studio and Mack & Momma
will be moving to their new home at
COTTAGE Vintage Home
2819 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver, WA 98661
(Just west of Grand)
To keep up with what fabulous things are going on at COTTAGE:
New classes begin at this location beginning March 1st.
Hope to see you all soon!
xoxo, Chris/Momma



Friday, February 1, 2013

February Classes

Just a reminder of the classes available for February:
 


Tin Tricks

Vintage printed tin is cut into your choice of shapes,
Punched and filed to use in a necklace or earrings.
Vintage bits & baubles are added for extra pizzaz!
All materials & tools provided along w/snack.


Tue., Feb. 5th from 6:00 - 9:00pm

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Queen & King of Hearts:




Queen or King of Hearts


In this class, or should I say…party?


Create a crown, septor and other treasures
With vintage playing cards, German glass glitter,
paper, wire, glue, ribbon and vintage ephemera.
*Materials included along with special snacks!
 


This could be a crazy party!
Thu.,Feb.7th from 6-9pm
 
#QKH $28.00

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Key Bar Necklace
Learn to assemble a necklace
Which uses a vintage key as a bar to
Display assorted bits & baubles.
 
*All materials and tools provided
along with snacks!

Wed., Feb. 20th from 6-9pm

#KBN $29.00
 



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Etsy 101
 
w/Becky & Tabitha of
“What’s New on the Mantel”



WHAT TO SELL: Hint, it’s what you LOVE
SHOP, LOOK, FEEL: Basic photo tips, descriptions, background, construction & continuity
 
GETTING FOUND: Tips on favoriting, tagging & social media
 
CUSTOMER SERVICE: Communication, customer
 
appreciation, and how to settle disputes
 
SHIPPING: Pricing & packaging
 
A jumping-off point as you start your new or
 
revive your existing Etsy shop.


Wed.,Feb.27th from 6:30-8pm #ETSY2 $25.00
 
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Fire & Lace

Create a beautiful pair of
glass holders w/candles!
A 10” and 4” set to be wrapped
in vintage ephemera,
lace, vintage buttons, jewels, and ?
Leave with 2 finished pieces to keep
or give as gift.
Thu., Feb. 28th from 6-9pm
#F&L $28.00
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This month will be the last chance to participate
in classes here at the Main Street Vintage location
as Art Circus Studio will be re-locating to
Cottage Vintage Home March 1st!
We have many exciting plans for our new home
and hope that you will visit us there.
Cottage Vintage Home
2819 E. Evergreen Blvd.
Vancouver, WA 98661
(Just 1 block west of Grand)
(360)721-9980
xoxo, Chris/Momma