Simplicity

"There is a certain majesty in simplicity which is far above all the quaintness of wit". Alexander Pope

RITA READE "MAMMABELLARTE"

HOST OF THE VINTAGE MARKETPLACE AT THE OAKS IN RAINBOW, CALIFORNIA
WOODWORKER AND SOLDERING TEACHER.

Nov 12, 2011

This is Rachel! She was the youngest student in the class....she whipped (correct slang?) 4 bauble charms in one second!




We celebrated Vicky's Birthday Saturday and her sister Christine gave her a Soldering class as a gift.
Vicky made 3 projects and I must say that they were big projects and she did so well. Here she is soldering a huge blue crystal to go on top of a bottle.

My wonderful and funny SIL Christie took the class for the first time! . She made this pendant, BEAUTIFUL!
and a shadow box


Vicky's bottle and Shadow box


Christine made a Champ Elysee shadow box and the Faithful Friend box and started working on a crown, THE CROWN....

This was the set up before class and you can see the main color is aqua, Vicky's loves this color. I had so much fun decorating and making the kits.




Pumpkin muffins, mimosa's were served for breakfast..plus Deano's Cappuccinos. (it rhymes)


What fun!
Next Saturday I will be teaching with Lisa Loria in Alta Loma.....can't wait and there are few spaces available if you would like to register. Incredible class with lot's of bling and solder. Visit Lisa's blog for all info.
Ciao for now
Rita
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8 comments:

  1. White Ironstone CottageNovember 13, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    Looks like so much FUN and your house looks so pretty!!!
    xxoo
    Pam

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  2. Pansy Cottage GirlNovember 13, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    Boy do you know how to put on a class!

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  3. SuzNovember 13, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    Love Vicky's shadow box, Pretty Posies.

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  4. UnknownNovember 14, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    Hello Rita! I am loving your blog and your class kits and projects look amazing! I am flattered by your comment in my last blog post!

    Grazie!

    Sandy

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  5. Riki SchumacherNovember 14, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    Wow Rita, what a spread! And such happy faces, you guys know how to party in your classes. Hey, you won my contest!! Congrats. Send me your address and I'll get it out to you asap. Hugs, Riki

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  6. MimiNovember 15, 2011 at 3:56 AM

    I do many crafts and say I don't want to learn any more. But soldering is the only one I'm dying to learn. The pieces the women made were incredible. Especially loved the bottle with the blue stopper. I live in NYC. Can you recommend any books or other resources? Love the way you set everything up. Dying to do a floral arranging class in that kind of elegant environment.

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  7. Mammabellarte Rita ReadeNovember 15, 2011 at 6:35 AM

    Hi Mimi,
    my favorite and first book ever to learn how to solder was Pretty Little things by Sally Jean Alexander. It's a great start. Ciao Rita

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  8. chateau de fleursNovember 18, 2011 at 5:09 AM

    I had such a great time learning to solder, you are such an easy teacher to learn from! XO Christie

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