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

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

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.

Events

Come and join the fun. No reservations necessary.

First Friday Fun Fest, March 6 from 5 to 8 p.m. First Friday will be celebrated at Tehachapi Treasure Trove. Women's history will be featured from the days of the ancient goddesses when God was a woman to current times. Mel White and Susanna Monette will contribute exhibits for this event. Come meet the artists, enjoy food, wine and music by Art Larsen on Clarinet.

Fiber Friday – The Fiber Friday Group, also known as Fiber Frogs, is currently meeting every Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Tehachapi Treasure Trove. Members of the group knit, crochet, weave on looms, weave baskets, embroider, dye silk, felt, needle point, make paper, do origami and more. Some even paint. They have nicknamed themselves the Fiber Frogs because if they make a mistake they have to "rip it, rip it, rip it."

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!

Sundays – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Fiber Open Studio for Knitting and Crocheting. Come and work with others doing similar projects. A teacher will be available to pop in and answer questions. $5 per session.

Tuesday – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Weekly 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 supplies can be purchased at the Treasure Trove. Please call (661) 822-6794 for additional information and reservations or visit us online.

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; the break will be half an hour.

Sunday afternoons from 1 to 4 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. The first Sunday of the month Lucinda will teach rock painting for those interested.

Scheduled classes

Feb. 20 from 1 to 4 p.m. – Fused Glass Flower with Leila Kleiman for $45. Materials provided. Students will create an 8x10 fused glass flower using a variety of glass colors and pieces. Pieces will be fired and available within the following week. Frames for the quilt available at additional cost.

Feb. 24 & March 9 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Art Journaling with Judith Campanaro for $20. This two hour session will meet every other week on Mondays. Students will do a different spread in each session. The intent is to learn techniques to fill your journal with a combination of art, imagery and words. Students must supply their own journal or purchase one at the Treasure Trove.

Feb. 29 from 1 to 4 p.m. – Bead Loom Weaving with Susanna Monette for $20 plus materials. Each student will learn to weave beautiful designs on a bead loom. Required supplies: 300 Beads, a beading loom, nymo beading thread, beading needles and scissors.

March 7 & 21 from 1 to 4 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. Class repeats on first and third Saturday

March 21 from 6 to 9 p.m. – Eat, Drink & Paint Merrily for $25. All canvases, brushes and paint supplies will be included along with wine and hors d'oeuvres. Come have fun and paint with other painters. Beginners welcome ... we'll teach you to paint. Third Saturday every month.