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The Tehachapi Treasure Trove is open Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Visit us online at http://www.tehachapitreasuretrove.com and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/TehachapiTreasureTrove or call us at (661) 822-6794. We are located at 116 East Tehachapi Blvd., across the street from the Water Tower.

Stop by and see our collection of uncommonly eclectic and unusually unique stuff. Remember we carry an extensive line of art, craft and scrapbooking supplies, and provide artist services in addition to local arts, handcrafts, jewelry, collectibles, music, yarn, gift items and more.

Events

Come and join the fun.

No reservations necessary.

First Friday Fun Fest at Tehachapi Treasure Trove on Dec. 7 from 5 to 8 p.m.

The Treasure Trove will host a Holiday Celebration. Come see our handmade holiday arts and crafts. Listen to music by Art Larson on clarinet. Taste a bite of food along with a nip of cider or wine. Enjoy the company of friends and artists.

Open Studios

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 and share ideas with other artists and crafters. No teachers will be available during open studios. Come any time when the store is open and classes are not using the entire room. Three-hour Open Studio sessions are available for $5. Come on over and get busy being creative!

Monday and Friday mornings – 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Open Studio - All Media.

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 us online.

Monday afternoons from 3:30 to 5 p.m. – Kid's Art (Ages 6-12) with Judith Campanaro for $40 a month plus supplies (no make-ups). Children will learn various art techniques for drawing and painting. $5 additional without supplies.

Wednesday mornings from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Adventures in Painting with Juanita Niemeyer. A workshop for artists. Bring your own project or work on a project supplied by the teacher. Juanita is an experienced art teacher and can help with techniques for whatever you want to paint. Paint on canvas, wood, glass, paper or ceramic bisque. $20 per session (not including materials). A variety of materials are available for sale at the Treasure Trove. Come any Wednesday and experience your creativity. Please bring lunch. Lunch break will be half an hour.

Thursday mornings from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Fiber Arts with Karen Stevens for $15 per session. Need help getting started or completing a project? Bring your project or idea to class and let Karen help you get going. Come once or every session. Beginners – Karen will teach you the basics. Projects may include knitting, crocheting, cross stitch, needle point, tatting and embroidery.

Thursday afternoons from 1 to 4 p.m. – Fused Glass with Leila Kleiman for $45 all materials and firing included. This is an excellent class as an introduction to fused glass. Students will learn to plan their design and learn to cut the glass pieces to use in the design. The pieces will then be fired and available for pick up in a few days.

Sunday afternoons from noon to 3 p.m. – Playing with Paint with teacher Lucinda Thomas for $15. Fun with liquid acrylic paint pour, abstracts and multimedia. Bring your own paints and boards or purchase them at the Treasure Trove.

Nov. 10 from 6 to 9 p.m. – Eat, Drink and Paint Merrily for $25. All canvases, brushes and paint supplies will be included along with wine and hors d'oeuvers. Come have fun and paint with other painters. Beginners welcome, we'll teach you to paint- second Saturday of every month. November painting is a cardinal on a pine branch.

Nov. 12 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Mixed Media with Judith Campanaro for $25 including supplies. Students will create fun art using mixed media techniques. Mixed media art refers to a visual art form that combines a variety of media in a single artwork. Mixed media meets monthly.

Nov. 13 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. – Redirecting Your Business with Daniella Peregrina free to TTT vendors – $20 to other small business owners. Creating a Niche Marketing Strategy and Mindset to Survive the "Big Box." This is a workshop for small business owners and entrepreneurs who are facing the imminent arrival of the "Big Box" store in Tehachapi. During the two hours, attendees will learn strategies and tools to assist them in changing the course of their business through niche marketing and customer service techniques; creating a mindset for their businesses to not only survive, but thrive in the current environment.

Nov. 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Vision Board Workshop with Daniella Peregrina for $40. This is a half-day workshop of creativity, dreams and goal-setting! You will create your vision with clarity, conviction and commitment. This tool assists in creating momentum in your life, helping you achieve your goals driven by your passions. At the workshop you will receive: A vision board, all supplies, a workbook, a glass of wine, a special gift and a one-year membership to support and mastermind Facebook group. This event is by pre-paid reservation only.