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Stop by out completely remodeled store and see our collection of uncommonly eclectic and unusually unique stuff. Remember we also carry an extensive line of art and craft supplies, artist services and more.

Open Studios at the Treasure Trove do not require reservations – you can come and be inspired to do your best work (or play) in our comfortable and creative environment any time the store is open. Open studio sessions are available for $5. Come on over and get busy being creative! Free coffee, tea and hot chocolate are available to folks participating in open studios and classes.

· Monday evening, 5 to 8 p.m., is Open Studio – Watercolor.

· Tuesday afternoons, 1 to 3 p.m., Open studio – Earth Clay.

· Friday morning, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., is Open Studio – All Media.

· Valentine's Wine Walk, Saturday evening, Feb. 15, from 6 to 9 p.m. Wine and chocolate tasting sponsored by Main Street Tehachapi. http://www.mainstreettehachapi.org.

· PFLAG meets every Third Thursday at 7 p.m. (Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays)

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.

· Feb. 26, Friday afternoon from 1 to 4 p.m. - Paint a Bird House with Juanita Niemeyer. Paint a bisque bird house or bring your own to paint. $25 plus materials processing local clay for your projects.

· Every Wednesday Morning 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Ask Juanita. Bring whatever art project you are creating and work with other artists. This is not a class but Juanita will be available to help you with questions, advice and ideas. Junanita has taught art for many years and knows acrylics, oils, bisque painting, tole painting, pastels, drawing and more. Come any Wednesday morning. $10 per session.

Feb. 15, Saturday afternoon 1 to 4 p.m. Polymer Clay Cane with Cathy Clark. Get ready for spring with a polymer clay Basic Leaf Cane and bead class with Cathy. Learn a cane making technique, how to apply canes slices to a focal bead along with sanding and polishing your bead.

Feb. 26, Friday afternoon from 1 to 4 p.m. – Paint a Bird House with Juanita Niemeyer. Paint a bisque bird house or bring your own to paint. Cost is $25 plus materials

March 1, Saturday Morning 11 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.

March 5 to 26, Four Wednesday afternoons 1 to 4 p.m. – Adventures In Painting: Spring Colors with Juanita Neimeyer. Students will create a scene of on a 16" x 20" canvas using either oil or acrylic paints. Learn techniques for painting water in motion. It is $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

March 8 and 29, 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Pastel Workshop with Teresa LeClerc. Cost is $50 per session or $90 for both sessions paid in advance. I have these pastels. Now What? This is a pastel's class designed to teach the fundamentals of the medium. Students will explore different types of pastels, papers used and how to manipulate the medium. They will learn strokes, marks and blending on different papers. All levels are welcome.

Save the Dates

March 11 to April 15, Tuesday evenings, 5 to 7:30 p.m. – Watercolor Painting with Jim Walsh.

March 26, Wednesday afternoon, 1 to 4 p.m. – Polymer Clay with Christi Friesen for $45 Plus Materials.

March 27, Thursday afternoon, 1 to 4 p.m. – Wire Crocheted Necklace with Mike Caraeti.

April 4 to May 11, Sundays, 2 to 4 p.m. – Intermediate Acrylic Painting with Susan Cunningham

June 18, Wednesday afternoon, 1 to 4 p.m. – Polymer Clay with Christi Friesen

Winter Hours: Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m .; Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

http://www.facebook.com/TehachapiTreasureTrove

116 East Tehachapi Blvd.,

Tehachapi CA 93561.

661-822-6794