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Winter Hours: Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. http://www.facebook.com/TehachapiTreasureTrove 116 E. Tehachapi Blvd., Tehachapi CA 93561 (Located across the Street from the Water Tower) 661-822-6794

Treasure Trove Classes

Reservations for all classes with a deposit must be made at least 48 hours before the scheduled class. Students may bring their own supplies for classes or purchase supplies at the Treasure Trove. Please call 661-822-6794 for additional information and reservations or visit our facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/TehachapiTreasureTrove.

Tuesday afternoons, 3 to 5 p.m. – Introduction to Earth Clay with Gloria Moore for $30 per class plus clay. A weekly open work shop to explore various methods of working with earth based clay. Learn about mining and processing local clay for your projects.

Jan. 7 to Feb. 11, Tuesday evenings, 5 to 7:30 p.m. Watercolor Painting with Jim Walsh. $30 per session plus materials. This class will cover various techniques for watercolor painting. $180 per or $30 per session, if paid up front, $150 or $25 per session

Jan. 8 and weekly thereafter, Wednesday Afternoons, 4 to 5:30 p.m.

Oct. 23 and 30 only – Basic Drawing with Carole Joyce. Students will learn the basics of drawing with charcoal pencils. $30 per session (two session minimum). May start any Wednesday.

Jan. 8 to 28, Four Wednesday afternoons 1 to 4 p.m., Adventures In Painting - Frozen Beauty in Vignette- with Juanita Neimeyer. Students will create a scene of on a 16" x 20" canvas using either oil or acrylic paints. $30 per session plus materials or $100 if all four sessions paid in advance. Learn: Composition, how to combine oil and acrylic for special effects.

Jan. 10, Friday afternoon from 1 to 4 p.m. Floral Pattern Plate – Second Friday with Juanita Neimeyer for $25. Students will paint a beautiful decorative plate using acrylic paints. The plates will be sealed and can be used as hand washed serving pieces.

Jan. 11, Saturday afternoon, 1 to 4 p.m. – Jewelry Making with Dawn Callahan for $25 Plus Materials. Learn beading and jewelry making basics: Create your own necklace and earrings

Jan. 18, Saturday Morning 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Fused Glass Workshop with Leila Kleiman for $50 materials and firing included. Create a decorated glass plate, bowl, sun catcher or wall hanging using colorful glass pieces to create a unique piece of art. This class is appropriate for both beginners and experienced glass artists. Students will learn glass cutting and assembly .Pieces will be fired and available in about a week.

Jan. 25, Saturday afternoon 1 to 4 p.m. Faux Raku Polymer Clay with Cathy Clark for $35. This class will explore the use of polymer clay and extruders to create a faux raku look which can be used in a variety of fun projects

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Sue Pearson working on a glass Piece in Leila Kleiman's class

Feb. 5 to 26, Four Wednesday afternoons 1-4 p.m., Adventures In Painting - Snow Bound Cabin - A Winter Scene with Juanita Neimeyer. Students will create a scene of on a 16" x 20" black canvas using either oil or acrylic paints. $30 per session plus materials or $100 if all four sessions paid in advance. Learn: Composition, how to combine oil and acrylic for special effects.

Feb. 8, Saturday afternoon, 1 to 4 p.m. – Krackalakin Candle Making Workshop. Create you own soy candles. Your choice of colors and scent. $25 for a 8 oz. candle. Additional candles $10 each or discounted by the ounce. Bring your own container or use the ones that the instructor supplies.

Feb. 8, Saturday Morning 10 a.m. to noon – Iris Paper Folding Valentine Card with Janet Meabon for $20. Class price includes materials to make one card. Learn to make sensational cards with folded paper. The class price includes materials to make one card. Materials for additional cards will be available at additional charge.