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First Friday in Downtown Tehachapi 5-8 p.m., January 3, 2020
First Friday Fun Fest will be celebrated at Tehachapi Treasure Trove on Friday evening, Jan. 3, from 5 to 8 p.m. January's First Friday will be a celebration of the Treasure Trove's creative teachers and students. Students from our Paint Pour, Mixed Media, Fiber Arts, Fused Glass and Painting classes will be displaying their work along with our talented teachers, Lucinda Thomas, Judith Campanaro, Karen Stevens, Ruthie Stockdale, Leila Kleiman and Juanita Niemeyer. Come support the teachers and students, learn about these great classes and listen to music by Art Larson on clarinet. Taste a bite of food along with a nip of cider or wine. Enjoy the company of friends and artists.
Many of our teachers have years of experience in teaching their crafts. Juanita Niemeyer, who teaches painting on Wednesday mornings, has been teaching art for 50 years. Many of her regular students are accomplished artists looking for new ideas and ways to mix media. Nancy Waldron, who teaches watercolor, has been painting for 30 years. Lucinda Thomas, who teaches drawing, paint pour and other media, has been teaching many types of art for many years. Judith Campanaro has also been teaching for many years and specializes in mixed media, face painting and kid's classes. Karen Stevens teaches all varieties of fabric arts including knitting, crocheting, tatting and embroidery. Jewelry making classes are offered by Ruthie Stockdale. Dream Catchers and loom bead weaving are specialties of Susanna Monette. Leila Kleiman has been teaching fused glass for a number of years. Come meet the students and teachers and see the wonderful work they have created.
Tehachapi Treasure Trove is located at 116 E. Tehachapi Blvd., right across the street from the water tower in Railroad Park. Hours are daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Sundays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.). Be sure to 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 artist services along with books, yarn, music and a jewelry studio. For additional information on any of our activities, classes and events, please call (661) 822-6794 or visit http://www.facebook.com/Tehachapi Treasure Trove.