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Altered Wing Studio is an artist collective. Currently we have 11 artists in house who create everything from jewelry, clothing, art, home decor, paper crafting, metal smithing, furniture refinishing, upcycling and soldering. Several of the artists offer classes in their specialized areas. We have a beautiful retail area stocked full of all of the beautiful creations from these amazing artisans. We are proud to carry the full line of Annie Sloan Decorative Chalk Paint. Stop by and create something with us or sip a cup of tea and chit chat with one of the fabulous artists.

Thursday, May 29, 2014

 
 
Our Summer schedule in finally done. Whew!  SO many things to create and SO little time!  Please note that we have Wing It classes that are available everyday and are scheduled to your busy life style.  YOU tell us what you want to learn and when and we will schedule your very own experienced instructor to meet with you.  A list of the WING IT classes is available on our blog alteredwing.blogspot.com. Call to reserve your spot.  605-1556
 
Ongoing Classes
 
1st Wednesday of the month RESIN JEWELRY  11:00-1:00 $40.00
Learn the basics of Resin jewelry making and the many different uses for RESIN.
 
1st Thursday of the month Fabulous Flowers and Fibres 101 11:00-12:30  $25.00
Learn flower making with different fabrics from burlap to laces.  See how to curl petals and apply your pieces to barretts, clips and journals.
 
EVERY FRIDAY Embroidery Circle FREE 11-1
Join us for a fun relaxing morning of sipping tea and creating.  For beginners to the experienced stitcher this class proves to be fun and encouraging while building friendships.  We make fabric books, patches, pillowcases….the possibilities are endless.
 
EVERY FRIDAY OPEN STUDIO TIME 1:00 to 5:00
Bring your art, projects, sewing or just come and hang out.  We’ll make room for you to work on your craft with no studio fee during this time slot.
 
1st and 3rd Saturday of the month Annie Sloan Decoritive Chalk Paint 101 1:00-2:30 $65.00 includes a sample pot of color of your choice
Experience the best paint ever!!! We love this product and NOT just because we sell it J
We will teach you the basics of paint application, two tone distress, both waxes, sanding, buffing, gilding and overlayment of designs.  You will go home with a piece of art to hang in your home. This is a fun and informative class.
 
2nd Tuesday of the month TORCH SOLDERING  2-3:30 $35.00
Learning to torch solder opens up a whole new world of creativity.  Join pieces together to create a beautiful piece of jewelry, make rings, cuffs and bangles after taking this class.
Expand your portfolio of skills and express your artistic flare in a new way…and HEY!  You get to play with fire.
 
2nd Wednesday of the month MONOPRINTING 11:00 to 1:00 $65.00
Monoprint plate is included with this class
Learn the fun mixed media art of Monoprinting using the Gelli Art Gelli Plate.
The options are endless with the printing of papers to use for collage, cards and coasters to printing on tshirts and fabrics for use in purses or pillows.  Only your imagination can limit you in this class.  Almost anything can be used to create designs and texture.  This class will not disappoint.
 
 
 
2nd Thursday of the month RIBBON AND FIBER HAND DYEING 1-2 $25
How fun to get your hands dirty and create something new out of ugly colors of ribbons and lace.  Learn how to double dye, color remove, age and crinkle rayon and cotton ribbons and lace.  We use this ribbon in our clothing line, ribbon embroidery, brooches, jewelry and more.
 
2nd Saturday of the month METAL ETCHING 11-2 $45.00
Using copper, bronze or brass your instructor will show you how to etch an image onto the metal.  Stunning results that can be used to make jewelry, key rings and book marks.
 
3rd Wednesday of the month MIXED MEDIA ART
Design your own wall art using some uncommon items and new techniques.  There are all kinds of endless possibilities. Use these techniques on wood, canvas and glass.
 
A new WING IT class…FABRIC WEDDING BOUQUETS
This is an intensive all day class.  Learn 4 different flowers and assemble your own wedding bouquet using your colors and fabrics.  Your instructor will help you design and put it all together with added sparkles, trims and lace.  Want to incorporate something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue? What about adding old sheet music, old book pages or pieces of an old bible?  No problem, that’s easy to do… $100.00 a bouquet.
 
Remember to check our blog for a complete list of our WING IT classes to add along with our ONGOING CLASSES.
Any questions please call the studio 530-605-1556
 


Tuesday, May 27, 2014


 
Our new schedule of classes is about to be released and we are so excited.
 
We are now offering WINGING IT classes.  These classes are available all the time and are scheduled at your convenience.  You let us know what day and time you would like a particular class and we will get it scheduled with one of our very talented and skilled instructors.
The following list is for WINGING IT classes and our scheduled list of classes will be released later this week.
Monoprinting $75.00
Ribbon Dyeing $25.00
Etching Copper $35.00
Pallet Sign Making $35.00
Inspirational Collage $35.00
Fibres and Flowers $25.00
Flower Bridal Bouquet $75.00
Beginning Sewing Handbag 3 classes $65.00
Tile and Stone Coasters $25.00
Vintage Cuff $35.00
Memory Box Pendant (soldering) $75.00
Beginning Soldering $65.00
Enameling $75.00
Mystery Box Mixed Media  Project $35.00
Kids art classes $55.00 a month
Mixed Media Canvas Art $35.00
Annie Sloan Decorative Chalk Paint 101 $65.00
 Please call to schedule your class
530-605-1556
 

Memory Box
Inspirational Collage
Kids Art Classes


Vintage Cuffs and Boxes

Chicken Wire Party Crown
Monoprinting


Jewelry Assmebledge

Coasters
Annie Sloan 101

Vintage Cuff and Ribbon Dyeing

Pallet Signs