2011 Friday Pre-Registered Classes

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Walk-ins for Friday classes are allowed, but we cannot guarantee 
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Class #1 - Filled Pastry Case in Quarter Scale with Janet Smith Cost: $30.00        Scale:  1/4"   Start Time: 10AM (Full Day Class) Janet Smith, of Desert Minis in New Mexico, will teach you to make this quarter scale filled pastry case, which comes to you with everything shown. You will make all of the foods from scratch, including pies, cakes, donuts, cupcakes and cookies. All materials needed to complete this scene are provided for you, including the paints, plates and pans. You only need to bring a few tools. Everything looks good enough to eat. Click on the Picture for additional images and a list of tools needed.

Class #2 - 19th Century Toy Warehouse with Valerie Casson Cost:  $45.00      Scale:  1/4"   Start Time: 10AM -1PM Valerie, from France, will teach this replica of a 19th century small toy warehouse. It was originally made at the turn of the 19th century, and was covered with lithographed paper. Absolutely perfect for the collector of old miniature toys or someone who would like to feature one in a scene. Click on the Picture for additional images and a list of tools needed.

Class #3 - Toy Theatre with Valerie Casson Cost:  $40.00      Scale:  1/4"   Start Time: 2PM - 5PM Valerie’s latest design is an antique toy theater in miniature, from a web site featuring antique toys. The theater will be antiqued, and is an adorable addition to your collection of old miniature toys. Click on the Picture for additional images and a list of tools needed.

Class #4 - Asian Pedestal Table with Alice Zinn Cost:  $45.00      Scale:  1"   Start Time: 9AM (Full Day Class) Alice, a well known teacher from Florida, shows you how to make this lovely 1” scale table which is decorated with real mother of pearl chips and gold paint. The 2 1/2” high table would go in any Asian setting or as an accent table in other settings. All materials and tools are provided. Click on the Picture for additional images and a list of tools needed.

Class #5 - Chinoiserie Crackled Credenza with Judy Kincaid  Cost:  $80.00      Scale:  1"   Start Time: Noon (Approximately 5 Hour Class) Judy Kincaid of Brooke Tucker Miniatures presents a beautiful Bespaq credenza to decoupage and crackle finish. Click on the Picture for additional images and a list of tools needed.

Class #6 - 1" Scale Old World Puppet Theater with 2 Judy Orr Handmade Puppets. Cost:  $100.00      Scale:  1"   Start Time: 10AM (Full Day Class)  Join Judy Orr to create an Old World Puppet Theater. Included are two of Judy Orr's handmade puppets. Click on the Picture for additional images and a list of tools needed.

Class #7 - Doll in Trunk with Deb Laue Cost:  $45.00      Scale:  1"   Start Time: 9AM (Approximately 3 Hour Class) Join Deb Laue in dressing a pre-assembled porcelain doll and creating and decorating her travel trunk. (Doll is aprox. 1 1/4".) Click on the Picture for additional images and a list of tools needed.

Class #8 - Russian Punch Needle Rug with Sallie Evans Cost:  $40.00 for those with punchneedles or $60.00 for those who do not have them      Scale:  1"   Start Time: 10AM (Approximately 4 hour Class) Join Sallie Evans in learning how to use a Russian Punch Needle to create a beautiful 1-inch scale "hooked rug." In this class, you will learn several techniques that will create a scale rug that is much like the ones you walk on in real life, but because of size it will still be as soft and flexible as your own life-sized rugs. Learn the intricacies of working with the Russian Punchneedle; Learn to work with cotton and/or silk floss and how to manipulate the needle and scissors for fine special effects; Learn unique finishing techniques, blocking, cleaning and edging. MATERIALS INCLUDED IN THE KIT FOR THE WORKSHOP: Full pattern and instructions, plus working photo; Even weave fabric with pre-stamped pattern; Embroidery Floss. Click on the Picture for additional images and a list of tools needed.

Class #9 - Windmill House Taught by Karen Cary Cost:  $120.00      Scale:  1/4"   Start Time: 9AM (Full Day Class) JThis charming windmill has an architecture design of the Smock Windmill that consists of a sloping, horizontally weather-boarded or shingled tower, with six sides. This three story windmill has fan blades that actually turn using a battery operated motor. The workshop comes complete with everything shown in the picture that you will need to build your new windmill except the landscaping. Along with all the Laser-cut wood parts the kit includes the windows, doors, shingles, base and battery operated motor to complete your project. This type of windmill got its name from its resemblance to smocks worn by farmers in an earlier period where they were common until they reached their heyday in the earlier part of the 19th century. This will be a fun class and you will learn to install a motor and a battery pack. Lights can easily be added later at home. please email me if you have any questions about tools or supplies needed minis@karencary.com Click on the Picture for additional images and a list of tools needed.

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