Hero Arts Release Party for the 2013 Catalog!

Stop by China Phoenix 2
Saturday, December 22nd
11:00am-3:00pm
Enjoy free Make and Takes,
light refreshments
and lots of new products 
from Hero Arts!
Peruse the new 2013 Catalog!
FUN FOR ALL!

Class: Eclectic Christmas with Kathy Rosecrans

Kathy taught this incredible class last Saturday morning and has generously agreed to teach it again this Tuesday.  These cards are the epitome of yuletide eclectic and absolutely sparkle with personality.  A bit of vintage, a pinch of shabby chic, and a dash of whimsy make them special.  We are always in need of a few last minute Christmas cards for the surprise houseguests and the folks we inadvertently leave off the holiday card list.  Join Kathy to create these cards and you'll definitely be prepared for any surprises that Jolly Old Elf might have up his fur-trimmed sleeve :D

Since this class is just around the corner (as in tomorrow), please contact Kathy directly at krosecrans@comcast.net or call her at (505)410-3810 if you would like to be added to the roster!

December 18th, Tuesday:  2:00pm - 4:00ish (class fee $25.00)

Class: Tim Holtz Inspired Christmas Cards with Cheryl Valadez

Join me Saturday afternoon and get a little messy with some Tim Holtz inks and dies.  You'll create 2 holiday cards perfect for the gift giving season.  Both feature handmade backgrounds and LOTS of embellishments that make them special.  

Add these items to your class kit if you have them on hand:  Vintage Photo or Gathered Twigs Distress Ink Pad, Sponge Applicator, tweezers, and a stylus.

December 15th, Saturday:  1:00pm - 4:00pm (class fee $25.00)

Class: Book Pendant with Arley Berryhill

Join Arley Friday and create a gorgeous pendant for the bibliophile in your life.  A soft leather cover delicately envelopes "aged" pages and a bit of exquisite hardware and vintage ephemera adds to the mystery of whats inside.  The chain necklace is NOT part of the class, but if you want to stay after class, Arley will help you make a necklace.  If you want to make the necklace, bring a chain (20" - 36" long), jump rings, eye pins, fastener, beads, and round nose jewelry pliers.

Here are more details from Arley:  

MINI-BOOK PENDANT* by Arley Berryhill

Dec 14^th 11am to 4pm

Cost: $35

Supplies (please bring):
Bone Folder
Ruler (18” is best, but 12” is okay)
Sand Paper (light grade)
Large Needle (to stitch paper & leather)
White Glue
Glue Brush
Paint Brushes
Water Cup
Gloss Gel Medium
Black Acrylic paint
Super Glue
Sm Needle-Nose/Jewelry Pliers
Tweezers

Optional Supplies (Bring if you have them)
Metallic Felt Pen
T.H. Distress Ink Stain dauber (to stain edge of papers - any dark color, like “walnut”)Metallic (gold, bronze, copper) Ink Pads
Rub-On Wax Paste in metallic colors
Small Stamps (1/2” to 2”) to decorate cover
Binder Clip/Clothes Pin
Other Metal/Decorative pieces for Cover

Class Kit will include:
Paper
Thread
Leather Cover
Metal Filigree pieces & Pen Nib
Small Chain closure
Lg Jump Rings
Lg Pendant Beads
Note:The chain necklace is not part of the class. If you want to stay after class, Arley will help you make a necklace. Bring: Chain (20” - 36” long), Jump Rings, Eye Pins, Fastener, Beads, & Round-Nose jewelry pliers.

*This book pendant is inspired by the work of Luthien Thye
www.alteredalchemy.comHave Fun!
Arley
www.ArleyBerryhill.blogspot.com

December 14th, Friday:  11:00am - 4:00pm (class fee $35.00)

Class: Jewelry Extravaganza w/ Anne Engelhardt (repeat)

Back by popular demand!  Anne Engelhardt will be repeating her amazing Craft Fantastic Jewelry Extravaganza class she taught a few weeks ago, so if you weren't able to attend, now's the time to take advantage.  You'll make everything in the photos above, with the flexibility to choose your images and customize your pieces for the recipients you have in mind  This is a terrific way to create stocking stuffers, hostess gifts, teacher gifts, etc.  You really can't afford to miss this class!

December 8th, Saturday:  10:00am - 1:00pm (class fee $28.00) 

Calendar Update!

The China Phoenix 2 calendar has been updated through the end of December.  Take a look at what's coming up!

11/30/12     CLASS w/ Sue Rosenberg - Altered Book Part III ($15.00) 10:00am - 12:00pm

12/01/12     CLASS w/ Kathy Rosecrans - Christmas Cheer ($25.00) 10:00am - 12:00pm

12/08/12     CLASS w/ Anne Engelhardt - Craft Fantastic Jewelry Extravaganza *repeat* ($28.00) 10:00am  - 1:00pm

12/15/12     CLASS w/ Cheryl Valadez - Tim Holtz Inspired Christmas ($25.00) 1:00pm - 4:00pm

12/22/12     HERO ARTS RELEASE PARTY!!!  11:00am - 3:00pm

12/25/12 and 12/26/12     CLOSED for Christmas Holiday

12/27/12 and 12/28/12     YEAR END SALE!!!

12/29/12 and 01/01/13     CLOSED for New Year Holiday

Class: Christmas Cheer with Kathy Rosecrans

Join Kathy Saturday and make three lovely Christmas cards.  Each showcases fabulous sentiments and images using beautiful papers, trims, and stitching.  Start building that Christmas card arsenal so that you have them at the ready, when you need them.

December 1st, Saturday:  10:00am - 12:00pm (class fee $25.00)

Class: Altered Book Part III with Sue Rosenberg

Bring your book and kit.  Sue will astound you with more of her very cool techniques to turn a book that would have gone to the landfill into a piece of art.  Upcycling at its finest!

November 30th, Friday:  10:00am - 12:00pm (class fee $15.00)   

Class: Telescoping Card with Caroline Lawson

Join Caroline Saturday and create a fabulous telescoping card with lots of steampunk influence.  Layers of die cuts and paper form the base and a series of strategically placed brads create the telescoping effect.  Add metal accents and you have something spectacular and unique!  You'll want to keep this one for yourself!

November 24th, Saturday:  1:00pm - 4:00pm (class fee $25.00)

Class: Oodles of Jewelry with Anne Engelhardt

Join the owner of Craft Fantastic, the one and only Anne Engelhardt, and create oodles of Craft Fantastic jewelry!  You'll make all of the items pictured above, plus you'll learn from the master.  Anne's classes are fun and you always walk away with something spectacular.  This time it's an armful of Craft Fantastic jewelry perfect for Christmas stockings, hostess gifts and impromptu gift exchanges.  OR... keep them for yourself and enjoy the compliments you're sure to receive when you don your custom creations.  You CANNOT afford to miss this class!

November 17th, Saturday:  10:00am - 1:00pm (class fee $28.00)