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Classes & events

Tehachapi Treasure Trove

Stop by and see our collection of uncommonly eclectic and unusually unique stuff. Remember we carry an extensive line of art and craft supplies, and provide artist services in addition to local arts, handcrafts, jewelry, antiques, collectibles, music, books, yarn, gift items and more.

Events at the Treasure Trove

Come and join the fun. No reservations necessary.

Open studios at the Treasure Trove

Open Studios at the Treasure Trove do not require reservations – you can come and be inspired to do your best work (or play!) in our comfortable and creative environment any time the store is open. Three hour Open Studio sessions are available for $5. Come on over and get busy being creative! Reservations not required.

Monday evening, 5 to 8 p.m.

Open Studio – Watercolor.

Friday morning, 10 to 1 p.m.

Open Studio - All Media.

"The April meeting of Tehachapi's chapter of PFLAG (Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) is at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 16. As usual, the meeting is at the Treasure Trove. Parking is plentiful out front and in the back, and there is a back entrance that leads directly into the meeting space. Look for the PFLAG sign. "

Classes at the Treasure Trove

Monday mornings 10 a.m. - Noon

Crocheting and Knitting for Beginners with Peggy Schmidt. $20.00 per session plus supplies. Students will learn the basics of crocheting or knitting. Please specify when enrolling for the class.

Tuesday afternoons, 2-4 p.m.

Earth Clay with Gloria Moore for $25 per class plus clay and firing charge. A weekly open work shop to explore various methods of working with earth based clay.

Wednesday mornings 10-2 p.m.

Adventures in Painting with Juanita Niemeyer. A workshop for artists painting with oils or acrylics. Bring your own project or work on a project supplied by the teacher. Juanita is an experienced art teacher and can help with techniques for whatever you want to paint. Paint on canvas, wood, glass, paper or ceramic bisque. $20 per session (not including materials). A variety of materials are available for sale at the Treasure Trove. Come any Wednesday and experience your creativity. Please bring lunch. Lunch break will be half an hour.

April 18, Saturday from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Calligraphy 1 & 2 with Lucinda Thomas for $20 plus supplies. This class will learn the basics of Calligraphy.

April 25, Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m.

Wire Wrapping with Bassema Korkor for $35 plus materials. Learn to wrap wire around your focal piece and create a beautiful pendant.

May 2, Saturday afternoon 1-4 p.m.

Fused Glass Weaving with Leila Kleiman for $50 materials and firing included. Create a glass piece using glass weaving techniques. Pieces will be fired by the instructor and available in about a week.

May 9, Saturday morning from 10 - Noon

Iris Paper Folding Patriotic Card - with Janet Meabon for $20. Class price includes materials to make one card. Learn to make sensational cards with folded paper. Create a special Greeting. The class price includes materials to make one card. Materials for additional cards will be available for $5.

May 9, Saturday from Noon to 4 p.m.

Triangle Trinket Box with Cathy Clark. $35 plus materials. Students will learn to work with polymer clay and cute little trinket box.

May 16, Saturday afternoon, 1 to 4 p.m.

Jewelry Making with Dawn Callahan for $25 Plus Materials. Learn beading and jewelry making basics: Create your own necklace and earrings.

May 23, Saturday 10 to 4 p.m.

Bear Valley Poppy Batik with Nancy Waldron for $50

Reservations for all classes with a deposit must be made at least 48 hours before the scheduled class. Students may bring their own supplies for classes or purchase supplies at the Treasure Trove. Please call 661-822-6794 for additional information and reservations. Please visit our facebook page for additional information. http://www.facebook.com/TehachapiTreasureTrove.