Required Basic Tool Kit: Scissors, Paper Trimmer, UHU glue stick, Ultimate Glue, other favorite adhesives, Pencil, Ruler, Black Journaling Pen, 1/8" Hole Punch or Crop-o-dile, Bone Folder, Sanding Block, Sand Paper or Basic Grey Tool Kit and of course bring your favorite Distress Inks!
04/28
Olde Curiosity Shoppe
Perpetual Calendar
with Shirley Seay
$75
Saturday, April 28th
10:30 A.M. to 5:30 P.M.
Join Shirley, the Arsty Fartsy Fairy
and learn to make this wonderfully
intricate perpetual calendar.
It's packed full of fun vintage & unique items, the kind you won't find anywhere else!
This calendar is using Graphic 45's NEW fun Paper Line "Olde Curiosity Shoppe"!
Shirley puts together amazing kits for class: packed full of numbers, letters,
papers and unique embellishments for you to use to make your own one of a kind,
very unique calendar!
05/12
Soldering 101
with Josie Cirincione
$55
Saturday, May 12th*
10:30 P.M. to 2:30 P.M.
This is a great class for all levels.
You will learn basic soldering,
how to cut class down to size,
and attach jump rings to create
charms. All these techniques combined will give you the ability to create your own unique pendants. Please have one-dimensional images ready prior to class. Do not cut them to size. Use the size requirements as a guide when choosing images. We will cut them down in class.
Image ideas: Family photos (copies), small bits of left over scrapbook paper, collage sheets, vintage ephemera. Don't fret over images. This is a technique based class. The easiest are scrapbook paper and collage sheets. Both are available at Mystic Paper.
1 glass charms total - need 2 images one for the front and one for the back
1" x 1" bevel
Class charm size and type of found object may vary.
*Please note there will be an event in Downtown Mesa on this day.
Please park in our back parking lot and enter from the south.
Mother's Day is May 13th!
Now is the time to make Mom that perfect gift.
05/05
EVENT!
Junk in the Trunk Vintage Market
Saturday, May 5th
The event will be hosted by the girls at the Junk in the Trunk Trio. These girls love EVERYTHING Vintage and support local artisans and businesses. This will be Arizona's premiere event for all things vintage, chippy, rusty and handmade. Come ready to find that perfect piece to complete your space as unique and creative local vendors will bring their treasures for you.
Mystic Paper & Button Willows Vintage
will be CLOSED that day because we
will have a Vendor Booth at this event.
Along side Jack & Cat Curio!
See it's gonna be TONS OF FUN!
Come out and make a day of it!
Make sure you swing by to see us and say hello!
05/12
Soldered Button & Bling
with Josie Cirincione
$55
Saturday, May 12th*
3:15 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.
This is the perfect workshop for those
of you who want to venture into
dimensional soldering. This class is
great for both beginners and those
of you who want to add some
additional techniques to your
soldering skill set. You will create a soldered box out of 2 pieces glass (one cut and one bevel), copper tape, dimensional objects, and ephemera. You will learn basic soldering techniques, how to cut glass down to size, attach jump rings, and explore different collage elements that can be applied to this project. Throughout the workshop we will discuss an array of soldering tools and supplies and how to apply them to a variety soldered projects. Soldered dimensional boxes are a great way to display keepsakes, vintage ephemera, photos, and found objects. Once you get the basics down each box you make will tell it's own unique story. They can be worn as jewelry, used as ornaments or make for the perfect gift.
*Please note there will be an event in Downtown Mesa on this day.
Please park in our back parking lot and enter from the south.
05/12
EVENT!
Mesa Rocks Block Party
Saturday, May 12th
2:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M.
The Mesa Rocks Block Party is a Downtown Mesa community event. Main Street from Center Street to Morris Street will be closed to all motorized traffic. Come down for a day of great music, craft beer, and activities fun for the whole family!
Event Features:
*Raffles, food, and activities provided by Downtown Mesa Merchants!
*Kirk's Sports Grill Bags Tournament - e-mail cori@downtownmesa.com to sign up!
*Live Music
*Community Performances
*Food Truck Alley Presented by the Arizona Food Truck Coalition
*Kid's Zone Sponsored by Arizona Inflatable Events
*Tequila Gardens Hosted by Creo Commercium, Inc.
*Local Vendors & Artisans
*Giveaways and Raffles - prizes include Downtown gift cards, a Motovox Go Cart, and other cool items!
*And More!
