WORKSHOPS
When I was younger, my grandmother would have women gather together at her home a few times each week while they worked on a quilt together. I remember being around during some of these “meetings” and what fun they seemed to have! There was laughter and stories that lasted for several hours. It is with this in mind that we are excited and proud to introduce our decorative finishes workshops, using the Caromal Colours Country Living Artisans Collection of decorative finishes.
Our studio is located just outside Clovis, CA – very convenient and accessible to those in Clovis, Fresno, and the rest of the valley since we are just off Hwy 168. You will find the studio a warm, inspiring place to create, next to a small vineyard, with the sounds of birds, fountains, the smell of fresh cut grass and you might even catch a glimpse of the hawks that live in the trees. Some have called this place “an oasis in the city”. You might not want to leave!
The gathering of creative spirits is fun and exhilarating. Although some workshops are disguised as a project, all are teaching you a life skill. Once you have learned the tricks of gilding or glazing, stenciling or distressing, your home takes on a new horizon. Now, everything becomes a blank canvas to create a look, a custom finish, a cozy lifestyle.
So, treat yourself. Bring your friends, families, neighbors and spouses. Learn to create your lifestyle with paint and the painted finish. Create your own treasures!
Listed are the workshops currently being offered. We like to remain flexible and be able to tailor a workshop just for you and your group. Workshops are about 2-3 hours long, but you might have so much fun, you won’t want to leave!
Come and join all those who have discovered this wonderful line of products backed by Country Living Magazine. Country living doesn't mean ducks and tulip wallpaper anymore. The new Country Living is a warm, relaxed lifestyle, filled with color, texture and creativity. You can create your own unique look, from old, primitive, barn worn, to a sleeker, more contemporary country look. Even if you have never painted before, now you can create something beautiful to be proud of for years to come. Whether you want to change your cabinets, a piece of furniture, a family heirloom that has seen better days, you can do it and we can show you how. Nothing will be the same in your home again!
STUDIO SCHEDULE: Studio is open by appointment or for one of our fabulous workshops. Please call first so we don't miss your visit!
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE:
Jan 16 - Distressed for Success
Jan 21 - Distressed for Success
Jan 23 - All That Glitters Is....
Jan 28 - All That Glitters Is...
Jan 30 - Distressed for Success
Feb 6 - Distressed for Success
Feb 12,13,14 - Visalia Home Show! Play with Product Seminars
Feb 20 - Distressed for Success
Mar 13 - Distressed for Success
Distressed for Success….
$95
Using our unique line of low VOC, waterbased paints and materials, learn how easy it is to transform your furniture, cabinets or architectural elements from old and worn to something new and beautiful. Bring something from home to work on such as a cabinet door, drawer front, small stool, etc. We take you through the steps needed to make it uniquely yours. When you leave you have the knowledge and personal experience to complete your project at home.
This workshop usually lasts about 4 hours, depending on techniques used, and to allow for drying time.
Everything that Glitters Is……$50
includes 1 Gilding Sampler Kit that you use in class and take home with you.
New for Spring is our gilded Easter Eggs workshop. Learn all about gilding with gold, copper, and silver metal leaf. Make a dozen Easter Eggs to take home for a beautiful spring decoration and take what you’ve learned back home to add some sparkle to your world. It’s so fun and easy, you will wonder why you never did this before!!
Note: This is a wonderful party class for groups. Ask about special pricing for groups of 10
Perfect Plaster, Glazing and Stenciling… $140
We’ve combined these three techniques into one great workshop! During this class you will make sample boards with our unique plaster, glaze both a plaster board as well as a painted board, and add some detail and design with any one of our self stick stencils. Just think of all the ways you can use these techniques in your own home, once you learn just how fun and easy they are to work with! Allow at least 4 hours for this class to permit for drying time.
Old World Leather Look Walls…
$65
Using a combination of a few materials, partially found at your home improvement store, craft store and a “secret” ingredient that we offer from our Country Living Artisans Collection, turn your flat walls into walls that resemble old leather, very easily and inexpensively.
In Your Own Words Stencils…$50
Create a plaque with a quote that you choose or let us choose one for you. This is a great class to make into a party with each of you making a plaque that says “I’d rather be….(you fill in the blanks)”
All of our workshops are held at the Clovis studio, and include drinks and either snacks or a light lunch. We wouldn’t want you to go hungry having so much fun!
Also included are supplies and materials used in the workshop.
Additional materials are available for purchase.
Workshops can also be tailored just for your group. Just ask!
In addition to our workshops, you can use the studio for baby showers, making wedding decorations, etc.
Got an idea for a project? We can help you take that idea and make it a reality!
We will be adding our new Plaster, Glaze and Stencil workshop to the schedule as soon as the new plaster has arrived. We expect shipment sometime this month.
We have just received a huge shipment from PA, so we have all the paints, glazes, toner, waxes and brand new stencils! If you were waiting for a great time to start your projects, start now!
Our studio is still open by appointment, which means most days you will find me there experimenting, painting, reorganizing, teaching, etc. Soon we hope to have regular hours, but for now, please phone to make sure we are there and not out on an appointment.
Thank you and see you soon!
3 Oaks Studio, 8807 N. Sunnyside Ave, Clovis, CA 93619
559-974-3208 / vicki@3OaksStudio.com
