Feeling under the weather today...

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Hope to be back with all of you soon... (image link)

WIREWORK JEWELRY Class Sample!

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The CASTLE's Summer Class Schedule is due from the printers any day now. First on the list will be my new 'Wirework Jewelry' class to be taught on SUNDAY JUNE 1st from 11:00 to 5:00! As you can see from my sample, we will be playing with a number of different wire techniques, including: basic wire-work; hammered wire links; textile wrapped wire beads; how to incorporate chain into your work, creating your own hook and eye closures; and incorporating found elements into your work (including buttons, felt beads, and vintage jewelry parts). I will supply base-metal wire, chain, beads and tools, but feel free to bring your own tools, chain, beads and vintage jewelry bits to add to your creation! Call (510) 204-9801 to reserve a spot!


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Victorian Collage Class At the Castle

'Victorian Collage' is one of my favorite classes to teach! We get to use all the wonderful papers, ribbons, and Dresden's that make the CASTLE so special! On Saturday 6 lovely women joined me in embellishing Victorian images! I was truly delighted with their results and hope you will be too!!!
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MOTHERS DAY BLESSINGS...

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Black Birds Flying...

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Almost makes me want to get a tattoo, almost... Michelle Jank

Interior Ideas From France...

Wonderful ideas from French photo stylist Camille Soulayrol, link via Sanctuary.

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In the forest...

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(by Johann Heinrich Wilhelm Tischbein)

SNOW WHITE...

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Images by Chris Craymer.