The Gift Itself Announces May Class Schedule

The Gift Itself, 125 N. Broadway, has developed the class schedule for the month of May!! Due to popular demand we are now offering classes every week as well as open to the public studio hours. Wednesday's, Thursday's, and Saturday's throughout the month are dedicated to our new list of classes as well as open studio hours. If you are interested in taking our classes, be sure to register two days in advance. Open studios are walk in only, no registration is needed. We offer our adult open studio nights for those 21 and older on the second and third Saturday of the month. If you have any questions, please email us, or give us a call 920-433-9171. Come on in and play with us!

May 2, 2009
ANYBODIES STUDIO, 1 - 4:30 pm Open studio for all, come and play, experience a new technique, or do something familiar, cost vary with the project you select.

May 6, 2009
ANYBODIES STUDIO, 1 - 4:30 pm Open studio for all, come and play, experience a new technique, or do something familiar, cost vary with the project you select.

May 7, 2009
WIRE WRAP CLASS 5:30 - 7:30 Choose from our selection of stones and wire and we will explore the basic steps to create a wire wrapped pendant. No experience is needed! You will also have an opportunity to purchase more wire wrapping supplies after class. $40.00 per person. Instructor: Rachel Sowinski

May 9, 2009
RIVET CLASS 11 - 1 pm.  Learn to connect different flat materials together (without heat or glue) to create a pin to wear or a push pin for a cork board. Materials used will be copper, aluminum and color laminant. $40.00 per person. Instructor: Michelle Zjala Winter

May 9, 2009
ANYBODIES STUDIO, 1 - 4:30 pm Open studio for all, come and play, experience a new technique, or do something familiar, cost vary with the project you select.

May 9, 2009
ADULT NIGHT, 5:30-9 pm Open Studio for all over the age of 21. Time to play, learn and socialize! Grab a friend, a bunch of friends, or your sweetie and stop by The Gift Itself, spend the evening creating.Â
B.Y.O. Welcome. Costs vary with the project you select.

BIG PERSON AND ME CLASSES, Whether it is Mom and me, Dad and me, Grandpa, Grandma, Uncle, Aunt or just a great, big person, these classes will be geared toward adult/child projects, with a project to create and take home.

May 13, 2009
Big Person and Me DECORATE YOUR TREASURE TOTE 1-3 pm You and your child artist will create a special tote for your treasures. The tote can be decorated with paints, sequins, buttons, feathers and more. Have fun and spend time together. $15.00 per pair of people. Instructors: Michelle Zjala Winter and Rachel Sowinski

May 13, 2009
ANYBODIES STUDIO, 3 - 6 pm. Open studio for all, come and play, experience a new technique, or do something familiar, cost vary with the project you select.

May 14, 2009
RIVET CLASS 5:30 - 7:30 pm.  Learn to connect different flat materials together (without heat or glue) to create a pin to wear or a push pin for a cork board. Materials used will be copper, aluminum and color laminate. $40.00 per person. Instructor: Michelle Zjala Winter.

May 16, 2009
CARVE A CHARM CLASS 11 - ? Bring your ideas of a favorite symbol. Learn to carve a wax to create a personal charm. No experience needed. Al will guide you though the wax carving process and teach you about the lost wax casting of jewelry. Your wax will be cast in sterling silver and finished by our staff and will be ready for pick up the following week. Gold is available upon request. $125.00 per person. Instructor: Allen Buch.

May 16, 2009
ANYBODIES STUDIO, 1 - 4:30 pm Open studio for all, come and play, experience a new technique, or do something familiar, cost vary with the project you select.

May 16, 2009
ADULT NIGHT, 5:30-9 pm Open Studio for all over the age of 21. Time to play, learn and socialize! Grab a friend, a bunch of friends, or your sweetie and stop by The Gift Itself, spend the evening creating.Â
B.Y.O. Welcome. Costs vary with the project you select.

May 20, 2009
Big Person and Me WE DID IT TOGETHER 1 - 3 pm. On a canvas you and your child artist will create a memorable artwork. NO previous art experience needed! the instructor will lead you through the steps to draw, glue or paint to develop your own stylized piece. It is truly a back and forth between the adult/child pair. $20.00 per pair of people. Instructor: Michelle Zjala Winter

May 20, 2009
ANYBODIES STUDIO, 3 - 6 pm. Open studio for all, come and play, experience a new technique, or do something familiar, cost vary with the project you select.

May 21, 2009
MOSAIC VOTIVE CANDLE HOLDER 5:30 - 7:30 pm. You will learn the basic techniques of mosaics, forming tiles, and design. NO previous experience needed. $25.00 per person, includes all materials and instruction, and you will take home a finished piece (after it is grouted by our staff, one week for drying time) Instructor: Rachel Sowinski

May 23, 2009
WIRE WRAP CLASS 11 - 1 pm. Choose from our selection of stones and wire and we will explore the basic steps to create a wire wrapped pendant. No experience is needed! You will also have an opportunity to purchase more wire wrapping supplies after class. $40.00 per person. Instructor: Rachel Sowinski

May 23, 2009
ANYBODIES STUDIO, 1 - 4:30 pm Open studio for all, come and play, experience a new technique, or do something familiar, cost vary with the project you select.

May 27, 2009
ANYBODIES STUDIO, 3-6 pm Open studio for all, come and play, experience a new technique, or do something familiar, cost vary with the project you select.

May 28, 2009
MOSAIC PENDANT ON SLATE, 5:30 - 7:30 pm. We will teach you the basic techniques involved in creating a mosaic however we will be working on small slate that we will turn into a pendant to enjoy anytime!$30.00 per person. Instructor: Rachel Sowinski

May 30, 2009
ANYBODIES STUDIO, 1 - 4:30 pm Open studio for all, come and play, experience a new technique, or do something familiar, cost vary with the project you select