"Arlington Park hosted their first "Prairie State Art Festival" showcasing 25 juried, Illinois artisans.

Happenings:

July 2008

Starting On the 8th!!

    by student 

SURFACE DESIGN: IN PURSUIT OF THE COMPLEX CLOTH : 

INSPIRED BY NATURE: Stitching, Painting, Melting, Burning

Instructor:  Joy Lavrencik

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Come explore some unusual techniques for layering, trapping, and fusing fabrics using paints, yarns, beads, and other unusual materials to create richly textured surfaces that beg to be touched.  This class is appropriate for beginner to advanced textile design student.  Get your juices flowing and go on to create complex cloth that may become a purse, scarf or wall hanging that has a rich surface inspired by your observation of nature. The project can be completed by hand sewing or may be done on machine if you are more experienced.  This is a 4 week process class. Most sampling materials will be supplied but listing of additional materials will be provided upon registration.

Class meets: Tuesdays  from 6:00 pm  to 9:00 pm
Class Meets:  July 8, 2008
Class Fee: $185+

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Also On the 8th...

Spa Night

Reduced prices on massage, facials, manicures and pedicures by the students of the Universal Spa Training Academy

deVine Wine Tasting By deVine Wine Shop

all happening at:

 29 N. Cass Ave., Westmont, IL

(just a block North of TLD)

Phone the Universal Spa Training Academy for registration and payments : 630.968.6800

appointments scheduled between 6pm and 9pm

On the 12th & 13th!!

TLD Design Center owner, Tammy L Deck, appearing in

Orland Park Art Fair

14th through 16th!!

Weaving Skills Camp for Adults & Teens -  BEGINNER'S RIGID HEDDLE

a/k/a THE KNITTER'S LOOM

Instructor:  Tammy L. Deck

Want to learn to weave but found yourself intimidated by the big looms found in our studio?  This class is for you!  Learn how to plan a scarf or table runner project, measure the warp threads, thread the rigid heddle and wind on.  Weave your project and learn how to remove it from the loom and learn several finishing options available.  This is "Real" weaving on a "Real" loom.  You'll find a few scarves in our gallery woven by Tammy on our rigid heddle looms (we defy you to discern the difference!) Project Materials and loom use are included in our class fee.  Work on your own loom and we'll credit you $20.  

Camp Meets: Monday and Tuesday from 10am to 1pm(ish)
Dates:  July 14th & 15th, 2008 
Cost: $100.00

POLYMER CLAY ART Camp: Beginner Basics 1.... 2.... 3

 Polymer clay is possibly the most versatile medium available to today's artist.   On Day one, attendees will learn basic techniques for working with Polymer clay, and how tools can be used to create a virtually unlimited variety of projects. Techniques such as caning, Skinner blends,  and covering objects with clay will be included.  Day two will continue your exploration by using the clay to imitate other materials such as ivory, bone, and jade.  Use this technique to create many different items such as beads or pendants.   On Day three, campers learn how to use molds and rubber stamps to enhance polymer clay projects. Use of pre-made molds and the creation of your own molds will be included. Bring your favorite rubber stamps and interesting items you may want to mold.  Campers will also learn finishing techniques used to transform your creations from the ordinary to the extraordinary. This clay may be safely and easily used in the home environment.  Tool use and several ounces of clay will be provided each day through the class fee.

Camp Meets:  Monday through Wednesday from  10am to 1pm  
Dates:  July 14th through 16th 2008
Cost:  $125  

28th and 29th!!

Hannah Rosner is in town to teach!!!

Beadwork & Wire work on Monday

Torch Work Glass : Color Recipes class on Tuesday

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Wednesday through Saturday  11 am to 6pm