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Tehachapi Treasure Trove
The Tehachapi Treasure Trove is open Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Stop by and see our collection of uncommonly eclectic and unusually unique stuff. We carry an extensive line of art, craft and scrapbooking supplies, as well as artist services in addition to local arts, handcrafts, jewelry, collectibles, music, yarn, gift items and more.
Visit us online at http://www.tehachapitreasuretrove.com and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/TehachapiTreasureTrove or call us at (661) 822-6794. We are located at 116 E. Tehachapi Blvd., across the street from the Water Tower.
Events
Come and join the fun.
No reservations necessary.
First Friday Fun Fest at Tehachapi Treasure Trove on Nov. 1 from 5 to 8 p.m.
The Treasure Trove with be featuring crafts created by the Fiber Friday group. Check out their knitting, crocheting, weaving and much, much more. While you are here, check out the offerings from our 55 plus vendors, meet the artists, enjoy food and wine and listen to music by Art Larsen on clarinet.
Open Studios
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 and share ideas with other artists and crafters. No teachers will be available during open studios. Come any time when the store is open and classes are not using the entire room. Three-hour open studio sessions are available for $5. Come on over and get busy being creative!
Friday mornings – 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Open Studio - All Media.
Weekly classes
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 supplies can be purchased at the Treasure Trove. Please call (661) 822-6794 for additional information and reservations or visit us online.
Wednesday mornings from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Adventures in Painting with Juanita Niemeyer. A workshop for artists. 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. The $20 fee per session does not include materials. A variety of materials are available for sale at the Treasure Trove. Come any Wednesday and experience your creativity. Please bring lunch; the break will be half an hour.
Sunday afternoons from noon to 3 p.m. – Playing with Paint with teacher Lucinda Thomas for $15. Fun with liquid acrylic paint pour, abstracts and multimedia. Bring your own paints and boards or purchase them at the Treasure Trove.
Scheduled classes
Oct. 12 from 6 to 9 p.m. – Eat, Drink & Paint Merrily for $25. All canvases, brushes and paint supplies will be included along with wine and hors d'oeuvers. Come and have fun and paint with other painters. Beginners welcome, we'll teach you to paint.
Oct. 14 & 28 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Art Journaling with Judith Campanaro for $20. This two hour session will meet every other week on Mondays. There are no special skills required. Art journaling is for everyone. Students will do a different spread in each session. The intent is to learn techniques to fill your journal with a combination of art, imagery and words. Students must supply their own journal or purchase one at the Treasure Trove.
Oct. 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Pumpkin Zentangle with Nancy Waldron for $45. Create a fun pumpkin picture using ink and watercolor on paper. Go home with a great picture for the season.
Oct. 19 & Nov. 2 from 1 to 4 p.m. – Fiber Arts with Karen Stevens for $15 per session. Need help getting started or completing a project? Bring your project or idea to class and let Karen help you get going. Come once or every session. Beginners – Karen will teach you the basics. Projects may include knitting, crocheting, cross stitch, needle point, tatting and embroidery. Class repeats on first and third Saturdays.
Oct. 26 from 1 to 4 p.m. – Macrame Plant Hanger with Cathy Clark for $20 plus materials. Students will create a large plant or plate hanger using the cord and color of their choice. Can do a solid color or a mix of colors. Students must bring their own cord and beads if they wish to add beads. Will need 100' of cord 4mm (3/8 inch) or larger.
Nov. 2 from 1 to 4 p.m. – Fused Glass Serving Tray with Leila Kleiman for $45. Materials provided. Students will create an 8x12 fused glass serving tray using a variety of glass colors and pieces. Pieces will be fired and available within the following week. Great Christmas gift!