July Schedule

The following is a list of descriptions of workshops for July Schedule 2009

Please call Smitten to schedule your workshop

972 529-6994

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Instructor: Liz DuVal

Embellishments
This class is going to be super fun! Have you ever walked into Antrhopologie and thought “I really wish my favorite t-shirt from the Gap had those awesome flower ribbon tadooda things on it?” Well now you can make that happen. We’ll play with seam binding, feather felting, and chiffon to make millinery details that you can add to a clothing or accessory item from your own closet.
Class Fee: $60.00
Materials Fee: $6.00
BYO: Item of clothing to embellish. I would suggest a t-shirt, tank top, simple cotton skirt, hat or even a bag. You may want to bring in any small vintage pin or charms that have around the house… I bet we can find a way to use them in your project.

Monday July 21
6:30~9:30pm


Glitterati Letter
Once again, we will be using Cheryl’s fantastic stash of German glass glitter to make one very swanky initial for your wall or shelf. Supplies will be available to paint your letter in cream or black with silver glitter…however, if you want to get a little more colorful you are welcome to bring your own paint color and purchase a bottle of colored glitter downstairs. There are tons of beautiful colors to choose from! If you are a fast worker you can probably make more than one letter. Each additional letter will be $8.00. Please note I may not have every single letter of the alphabet available at class time so it is important that you register early for this class and let us know which letter(s) you will be using.
Class Fee: $45.00
Materials Fee: $6.00

Saturday July 25
1:30pm ~ 4pm




Grotto Shell Cross
In this class we will cover a cross with Grotto Style Shellwork. Grotto Style Shellwork is very rustic and full of texture. You can create formal repeating patterns and designs with the shells or you can just pile them on haphazardly; either way you will be going home with a great piece of wall art. Super easy and so much fun to do… you’ll probably go home and turn your powder bath into a shell grotto!
Class Fee: $60.00
Materials Fee: $9.00
BYO: We will have plenty of shells available at the Studio for you to use but if you have some of your own that you would like to include bring them.

Monday July 20
10am ~2 pm


Memoryware Letter
Memoryware is so much fun to do… easy, fast & anything goes! It is to mosaics what crazy quilts are to quilting. We will cover the top of letter (approx. 8”) of your choice with practically anything you want as long as we can make it stick & get it done before the mortar dries. The idea behind Memoryware is to take all of those little bits and pieces of your life that you have tucked away in the bottom of drawers and boxes and combine them in one fantastic piece of folk art. We will have plenty of shells and broken bits of china available from the Studio China Pile for you to use on your project but you must bring in your own trinkets to make it your own! The materials fee only covers one letter but I will have extra available for an additional $9.00 per letter. If you work fast you could spell out a word! This project makes a great graduation gift.
Class Fee: $60.00
Materials Fee: $9.00
BYO: Coins, watch faces, marbles, game pieces, tickets, keys, charms, pet tags, shells, old jewelry, baby teeth, stones, doll parts, etc. Bring them if you’ve got them: Safety goggles, Tile nippers

Tuesday July 28
6:30pm ~9:30pm

Instructor:Ann-Denise Anderson

Crepe Spun Hearts

Crepe Spun Hearts area small token to tickle anyone's fancy. This hand or machine sewn fabric heart will be generously hand creped with the most vintage style of crepe ruffle and decadently embellished with vintage ephemera and small tokens of love. This workshop transforms unlikely texture combinations into something Divine and cherishable.

Cost of Class: $55 (kit included)

**Please bring glue gun, sharp scissors

Saturday July 18

10am~12noon

French Fleur de Lis Cage

French is in and all doors and foyers cry for fabulousness. So why not create a Fleur de Lis from good old chicken wire then deliciously hand creped flowers of all sorts, glittered and distressed flourish and tulle. This is a delicious treat for yourself or your most beloved to hang and for all to be admired.

Cost of Class: $55 (kit included)

***Please bring glue gun

Saturday July 18

1:00pm ~3:30 pm

Tinsel Style Cage Dolls or French Inspired Santos/Angels

Every girlie loves paper dolls and every big girlie loves cage dolls, also known in Europe as a religious idol. I have combined the two and created a tinsel style cage doll, beautifully decorated and hand creped with vintage style crepe ruffle, smoldered tulle, Victorian scrap and generously adorned with German crushed glass and vintage style millinery. A creative soul can't resist the temptation of giving the gift of beauty.

Cost of Class~ $75 (Kit included)

***Please bring glue gun, millinery cutters

Saturday July 25

10am~ 12:30 pm