Classes, Anybody's Studio, Classes for Adults, Big Person and Me Classes, Open Studio and Adult Night
We offer many types of classes, including but not limited to...
Mosaic, Memory (photo) Mosaic, Rivits and Cold Connections (for jewelry and sculpture), Beading Classes, Wire Wrapping Classes, Sandblasting, Glass Slumping, and more. We will be expanding our classes and our instructors, so please check back often for additions. (Photos coming soon) If you have any special requests, please let us know. Please note, people under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. These classes are for everyone and you do not need any previous experience to take a class. Advanced students are also encouraged to sign up, the opportunity to learn something new is always available.
Please note: Call and reserve your place is any class, we need to know how many will be in each class so that we have materials for all.
Open Studio Dates and Times
For all, come and play, experience a new technique, or do something familiar, cost vary with the project you select. A great time to make gifts for friends and family!
EVERY WEDNESDAY 3:00 - 6:30
EVERY SATURDAY 1:00 - 4:30
ADULT NIGHT 2nd and 3rd SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH from 5:30 - 9:00
Adult Night is an open studio for all over the age of 21. Time to play, learn and socialize! Grab a friend, a bunch of friends, or your sweetie and stop by The Gift Itself, spend the evening creating.
B.Y.O. Welcome. Costs vary with the project you select.
CLASSES
BIG PERSON AND ME CLASSES, Whether it is Mom and me, Dad and me, Grandpa, Grandma, Uncle, Aunt or just a great, big person, these classes will be geared toward adult/child projects, with a project to create and take home.
ADULT CLASSES, no experience needed, our wonderful, experienced staff is ready to help!
MASTER LEVEL CLASSES, these classes are taught over several days and allow the student to delve deeply into the techniques and concepts presented. A basic knowledge of tools required, please call with any questions.
Thursday July 15
Wire Wrap a Good Luck Pendant 5:30 - 7:00 pmLearn how to use the tools of the trade, fabricate wire and leave with a pendant that you created in class! $40.00 per person. Instructor: Rachel Sowinski
Friday July 16
Mosaic Mirrors 2:00 - 4:00 pmThis class offers you a hands on look at using tools involved with mosaic making as well as designing a finished piece. You will lay down all tiles in class and glue them down to the surface of your project. Once you complete glueing the tiles, we hold onto it for you while it dries, then we grout it for you. Grouting can be completed over night. When you come to pick them up, they will be ready to hang on your wall! $35.00 per person. Instructor: Rachel Sowinski
Saturday July 17
Bead Basics 1:00 - 3:00 pmIt's just like the title says, we will teach you the down and dirty basics of beading. We will teach what tools to use, what findings work well and once you are completed, you get to go home with the piece you put together in class. Kids are more than welcome to attend this class, however they must be accompanied by an adult. $25.00 per person (unless helping your child artist!) Instructor: Rachel Sowinski
Thursday July 22
Paint Mirror Wishes Class 5:30 - 7:30 pmEach person in class will receive a wood framed mirror and an assortment of paint colors, markers, stamps, and much more to create their own piece to hang at home. This class is all about having fun and getting creative! All materials (including smocks) will be available for everyone to use. This class is perfect for you and your child artist! $20.00 per mirror. Instructor:Rachel Sowinski
Friday July 23
Mosaic Votive Class 2:00 - 4:00 pmBe inspired by what you like. Incorporate words, photos, articles that inspire you. Learn the basics using tools and design. Once you complete glueing the tiles, we hold onto it for you while it dries, then we grout it for you. Grouting can be completed over night. $30.00 per person. Instructor: Rachel Sowinski
Saturday July 24
Wire Wrap a Good Luck Pendant 1:00 - 3:00 pmLearn how to use tools of the trade, fabricate wire and leave with a pendant that you created in class. $40.00 per person. Instructor: Rachel Sowinski
Thursday July 29
Mosaic Picture Frame Class 5:30 - 7:30This class offers you a hands on look at using tools involved with mosaic making as well as designing a finished piece. You will lay down all tiles in class and glue them down to the surface of your project. Once you complete glueing the tiles, we hold onto it for you while it dries, then we grout it for you. Grouting can be completed over night. $23.00 per person. Instructor: Rachel Sowinski
Friday July 30
Wire Wrap a Good Luck Pendant 2:00 - 4:00Learn how to use tools of the trade, fabricate wire and leave with a pendant that you created in class. $40.00 per person. Instructor: Rachel Sowinski
Saturday July 31
Mosaic Mirrors 1:00 - 3:00 pmThis class offers you a hands on look at using tools involved with mosaic making as well as designing a finished piece. You will lay down all tiles in class and glue them down to the surface of your project. Once you complete glueing the tiles, we hold onto it for you while it dries, then we grout it for you. Grouting can be completed over night. When you come to pick them up, they will be ready to hang on your wall! $35.00 per person. Instructor: Rachel Sowinski
Below is a list of classes we do here at The Gift Itself and will do again in the future. If there is something that intersts you, send us an email and we will make sure we have it in our next list of classes.
BIG PERSON AND ME CLASS
DECORATE YOUR MAGIC TOTE
SOAP MAKING
BASIC BEADING
POTATO PRINTED PLACEMATS
FINGER PUPPETS
JOURNAL CREATION CLASS
ORNAMENT MAKING
SEASONAL FAVORITES!
ADULT CLASSES
JOURNAL CREATION CLASS
WIRE WRAP A GOOD LUCK PENDANT 
INSPIRATION MOSAIC PICTURE FRAME
HEARTS DESIRE WISH DOLL
GOOD LUCK CHARMS
INSPIRE YOUR LIFE MOSAIC PLAQUE CLASS
CARVE A CHARM CLASS
MOSAIC WISH BOX
JUMP START YOUR CREATIVITY CLASS
COLD CONNECTING BEGINNERS CLASS
MASTERLEVEL CLASSES
MASTER LEVEL COLD CONNECTION CLASS
Take the time to learn the many techniques of cold connections, no glue, just a way to connect different materials with rivits, screws, and wrapping. A basic knowledge of tools required, but a great way to make a leap into a new world of jewelry making. Anything is possible! $375.00 Instructor: Michelle Zjala Winter
*If there is a class you are interested in, let us know and if there is something here you like, but want it a little 'tweeked', let us know. Also if there is a class you want to take and you don't see it here, let us know. We are very flexable and would love to work with you.
*The full schedule with dates and times will be up by the end of January.
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