The Studio at Smitten

Closing The Studio at Smitten

2010-10-05T12:35:00.000-07:00

Hello Everyone....At this time The Studio at Smitten will be closing their doors. Unfortunately do to low attendance, workshops will no longer be held in The Studio.
Smitten looks forward to your continued patronage and wishes all the artists the best of luck in their continued endeavors.

More Classes….

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Halloween Crepe Spun Stars

Offering two different Dates

Instructor Ann-Denise Anderson
Halloween Crepe Spun Stars
Saturday, September 1, 2010
11:00 ~1:00
OR
Saturday, October 2, 2010
11:00~1:00
Cost $60
All Supplies Included
Please bring glue gun
Time to get ready for the bewitching holiday and dust off your brooms! In this class I will teach the use of old papers and new. You will make a set of four spun stars, paper folding techniques and crepe paper embellishments and how to create these elaborate crepe spun stars! They make wonderful favors and holiday decor!

Call Karen and make your reservation today!

(972) 529-6994

Fall Classes

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Le Petite Boutique

Instructor Cindy Gilstrap
Saturday October 9, 2010
10am~3pm
Class Description:
Inspired by Paris boutiques and flea markets this class is sure to have you dreaming of Paris. We will take a 6x12 stretched canvas and turn it into a wonderful store front window view of a Paris dress shop. We will be mixing vintage and new items to make our little dress shop window the envy of any shopper! In this class we will learn how to collage a background, distress the background, and manipulate vintage paper to create our beautiful dress on a vintage dress form. A sweet roof will be created to complete our dress shop. All supplies will be provided in this class. Students will just need to bring scissors and/or a craft knife and a pencil.
Cost $55.00
Time: 10-3 with a lunch break from 12-1

Call Karen and make your reservation today!

(972) 529-6994

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New Classes And Instructor ~Cindy Gilstrap

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Cindy Gilstrap is a local gal that lives right here in McKinney, Texas! She has always loved creating! Her style is eclectic and she loves mixing vintage items with new items to create something unique. She has taught scrapbook classes and mixed media art classes off an on since the late 90’s. She is currently part of an online art group that offers seasonal tutorials and art kits. You will also find her teaching at various art retreats around Texas. Her favorite part about teaching is seeing smiles on her students’ faces when they have created something wonderful! You can find out more about Cindy at Junque Art.

Classes for May and June:

Artist: Cindy Gilstrap

Saturday, May 15^th

10:00 am – 12:00pm

Spring is Here! - A Mixed Media Spring Junque Bird Nest

Spring is here and what better way to celebrate than with a bird nest? This little Junque Bird has decorated her nest with fun spring color treasures. Come and have fun making this little Spring Junque Bird nest. We will combine vintage and new items to create this little cutie. When you are done she will put a smile on your face!

Cost - $40

Supplies Included

Artist: Cindy Gilstrap

Saturday, June 19th

10:00 am – 12:30pm

Spread Some Happiness – A Mixed Media Collage Wall Hanging

You will love creating this sweet wall hanging in muted, neutral colors. It’s a perfect décor item for any home. Come and have fun learning how to combine different mediums and textures. We will create a collage background with distressed papers; make a flower from fabric, rubber stamp and more. Combining old and new items will make this the perfect little project.

Cost - $40

Supplies Included

May & June & July Classes

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The following is a list of descriptions of workshops for May & June Schedule 2010
Please call Smitten to schedule your workshop today!
972 529-6994
Thank you!

May Classes

Artist Katherine Keller

Saturday, May 1, 2010

10:00~12:30

Calligraphy and Collage....Unique Package Embellishments

Katherine Keller believes that presentation is everything. And when you mix calligraphy,

fun-colored inks, snippets of paper, ribbons, string, fabric scraps, found objects and your imagination you’ve got a winning combination. If these supplies make your heart race just a bit, then class is for you !

Join Katherine as she teaches a mini calligraphy script class using your own

handwriting style. Your lettering will be added to create unique gift cards, tags, bags,

and a journal.

Supplies: Each class member will receive a special hand decorated box, pen staff, nibs, beautiful inks, paper scraps, tags, bags, found objects, and a writing journal. If you’ve ever uttered the words “I don’t have good handwriting”, don’t let that scare you away. All you need is the willingness to try. Come join us. You’ll be amazed at the results.

Cost $60.00

Including Supplies

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2010 Classes are Here!

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The following is a list of descriptions of workshops for January, February & March Schedule 2010
Please call Smitten to schedule your workshop today!
972 529-6994
Thank you!

January Classes

Artist Ann-Denise Anderson

Saturday, January 30, 2010

10:00 ~ 12:30

A Love Affair~Handmade Valentines

This class is truly for the faint hearted. We will begin by learning many paper folding techniques. Applying satin cockades ribbons, German glass glitter, and the most yummiest adornments and Victorian scraps to make the most breathtaking valentines. Your sweetie will definitely give you a big smooch for one of these babies!

cost $45

Supplies Included

February Classes

Artist Katherine Keller

Saturday, February 6, 2010

10:00~12:30

Calligraphy and Collage....Unique Package Embellishments

Katherine Keller believes that presentation is everything. And when you mix calligraphy,

Join Katherine as she teaches a mini calligraphy script class using your own

handwriting style. Your lettering will be added to create unique gift cards, tags, bags,

and a journal.

Cost $60.00

Including Supplies

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Artist Ann-Denise Anderson

Saturday, February 20, 2010

10:00~1:00

Papier De Mache

Easter Buckets

Get ready to pull back your hair and roll up your sleeves girls, This may get messy. This workshop is in preparation for one of the most celebrated and religious holidays. Easter! Now it wouldn’t be Easter if you didn’t have some place to put all your goodies, now would it!? I will teach you how to make the most adorable little paper Mache buckets and then decorated to appease any child’s heart!

Cost $50

Supplies Included

March Classes

Artist Ann-Denise Anderson

Saturday, March 20, 2010

10:00~ 1:00

Handmade Egg Crackers, Confetti Eggs

aka Cascarones

Cascarones are Colorful Mexican confetti egg shells.
It's believed that Marco Polo brought them from Asia and eventually made it to Spain and then Mexico, where they became known as "Cascarones".
Today many say that the colorful confetti shower brings luck and good fortune to those to whom an egg is broken over their head. I will teach you how to make these beautiful holiday crackers from beginning to end.

Cost $45

Supplies Included

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Artist Katherine Keller

Saturday, March 27, 2010

10:00~12:30

Calligraphy and Collage....Unique Package Embellishments

Katherine Keller believes that presentation is everything. And when you mix calligraphy,

Join Katherine as she teaches a mini calligraphy script class using your own

handwriting style. Your lettering will be added to create unique gift cards, tags, bags,

and a journal.

Cost $60.00

Including Supplies

New Classes Begin in 2010!

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The Studio at Smitten will be taking a break this holiday season but will be returning in 2010 with a wonderful list of classes! Hope to see you all then!

Happy Holidays and Wishing you a bountiful New Year!

The Instructors of The Studio at Smitten

September Workshop Schedule

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The following is a list of descriptions of workshops for September Schedule 2009
Please call Smitten to schedule your workshop
972 529-6994
Thank you!

Instructor: Elizabeth Duval

MemoryWare Letter

Saturday, September 19, 2009

1:00~4:30

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

Glitterati Chalkboard
Artist Elizabeth Duval
Saturday, September 5
1:00pm~3:30pm
$45.00 class fee + $15 materials

We will be using Cheryl's fantastic stash of German glass glitter to make a fancy chalkboard. Nothing makes your To Do list seem more appealing than outlining it in glitter. I promise, your productivity levels will be sky high! The chalkboard base will be black and bordered with scallops of silver glitter. Or if you prefer you are welcome to purchase a bottle of colored glitter downstairs if you want to do something a little different from the rest of us.

Basic Soldered Jewelry Class

Artist Tina Wright
Thursday September 17, 2009
1:00pm~3:00pm
$65 Class fee Kit included

In Basic Soldered Jewelry Class you will, go home with 3 microscope slide pendants, and a basic knowledge of soldering. I will provide all the supplies needed to make your charms/pendants. You will need to bring scissors, glue stick. If you have an electric soldering iron with a flat/screwdriver like tip, feel free to bring it. If not, I do have plenty to share. So come in and learn something new to make for gifts or your self.

Halloween German Crepe Paper Cones

Artist Ann-Denise Anderson

Saturday, September 26, 2009

11:00~1:00

$50 Kit included

These cones are so nostalgic of the old German cones made back in the early 1900's and carried on the first day of school by all the little German boys and girls. It was filled with all sort of goodies. I have revamped these precious delights and added a bit of Halloween glam and sized them up a little! They are over two feet tall! Now , who wouldn't want to get that for a Halloween treat!

Techniques taught: Creping, Holiday Wrap, Decoupage

August Workshop Schedule

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Basic Soldered Jewelry Class

Saturday, August 29, 2009

2:00pm~5:00pm

$65 Class fee Kit included

Artist Tina Wright

In Basic Soldered Jewelry Class you will, go home with 3 microscope slide pendants, and a basic knowledge of soldering. I will provide all the supplies needed to make your charms/pendants. You will need to bring scissors, glue stick. If you have an electric soldering iron with a flat/screwdriver like tip, feel free to bring it. If not, I do have plenty to share. So come in and learn something new to make for gifts or your self.

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Glitterati Chalkboard

Saturday, August 22nd

1:00pm~4:00pm

$45.00 class fee + $15 materials

Artist Elizabeth Duval

We will be using Cheryl's fantastic stash of German glass glitter to make a fancy chalkboard. Nothing makes your To Do list seem more appealing than outlining it in glitter. I promise, your productivity levels will be sky high! The chalkboard base will be black and bordered with scallops of silver glitter. Or if you prefer you are welcome to purchase a bottle of colored glitter downstairs if you want to do something a little different from the rest of us.

Embellishments

Tuesday, August 25

6:30pm~9:00pm

$55.00 class fee + $6.00 materials

Artist Elizabeth Duval

This class is always a good time. Have you ever walked into Anthropologie and thought " I really wish my favorite t-shirt form the Gap had those awesome flower ribbon tadooda things on it?" Well now you can make that happen. We'll play with feather felting, seam binding, silk, and chiffon to make millinery details that you can add to a clothing or accessory item from your own closet.

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Charlotte Inspired

Crepe Paper Clay Girlies

Saturday, August 15, 2009

10:00am~1:00pm

Artist Ann-Denise Anderson

Description of workshop: These tiny Charlotte inspired girlies are made of clay, hand painted and then delicately dressed with the cutest hand made crepe paper dresses. You will learn Clay doll making techniques along with painting and adding fine details to your creation to make it your own. Crepe paper techniques such as miniature dress making will be taught.

Workshop Cost $75

Kit Included

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Halloween Crepe Paper Candy Carousel

Saturday, August 29, 2009

10:00am~1:30pm

Artist Ann-Denise Anderson

Description of workshop: It's time to spook up your home with this most elaborate Candy Carousel made of cardstock and tons of glitter, crepe paper and crepe spun stars. You will construct the glittered base from scratch along with templates and crepe paper techniques to assemble this very whimsical and fanciful Halloween candy carousel. Imagine placing this on you credenza in your entryway and each crepe tower filled with your most favorite candy to give. This will definitely be the talk of your Halloween gathering!

Workshop Cost $75
Kit included
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Please call Karen Dawkins to schedule your workshop
Smitten
972-529-6994

August Schedule

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****August Schedule Will be posted soon****

Thank you for stopping by!

July Schedule

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

Please call Smitten to schedule your workshop

972 529-6994

Thank you

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