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All classes are held at 15 E. Main St., Buford, GA  
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Classes are small in size and most classes
feature materials and use of tools included for
your convenience.

*Schedule is subjct to change
*Coupons redeemable for Barbara McGuire classes on Tues.
Wed. & Thurs.
*pre-registration of classes required.
contact
barbara@barbaramcguire.com
Altered H’Arts
Taught By Barbara A.
McGuire
Special Altered Art Soucre
Class
$45 includes all materials !!
Sept. 14,1-4pm  
Oct. 27, 11am
-2pm
Sun Nov. 5, 1-4pm
Let your spirit soar on the wings of
your imagination! This ‘clay collage’
of transferred, stamped and
embellished parts will put a smile on
your face. Suitable for framing, this
work De H’Art can also be made in to
a pin or pendant.
ATC  TRADES

(Artist Trading Cards)
guided by Barbara McGuire

$25 includes all materials
By Request
All the Rage! – As unique as you are -
these little trading cards are
designed of collage images, unique
textures and materials, and your own
personal style. Make’em, Trade’em,
Display’em! A great way to make
friends and share ideas.
Secret Keepers
Matchbox Pendants by
Barbara McGuire

$45 includes all materials,
cords, and spirit locks
Sept. 20
October 11 & 26
Nov. 15, 21 & 25
Everybody loves these little boxes!
Employ transfer techniques to
beautifully adorn this pendant. Each
pendant will be strung and
embellished with genuine antique
belt pieces from Thailand. The secret
inside is up to you!
Carved & Molded Faces
By Barbara McGuire
$45 includes all materials
and refreshments
By Request
Discover your inner Goddess by
embracing unique aspects of your
creativity.  This class features carved
faces and making casts and molds.
Pollage (Painting and
Collage) Workshop
Intensive with Patricia
Dibona - $125
Friday Nov. 3
11-3:30
$125 materials
inlc.
Saturday Dec. 9
11-3:30
$125 materials
inlc.
This is Patricia's most popular class
which which combines painting with
collage art on canvas.   Learn the
methods of building up a blank
canvas using gel mediums, collage
and paint, rubberstamps,
embellishments, charms, ribbons,
tags, papers and various other
components from the Dibona Studio.  
 At the conclusion of this workshop
you will have created a Pollage
Canvas that you can  frame.  We
know you'll have fun creating your
own pollage canvas.   No previous
experience is required.
PMC Charms & Bails -
an intoductory class to PMC
featuring charms and bails.
$75 plus PMC3 ($15-30)
Thurs. Sept. 21,
11-5pm
Sat, Oct
28,11-5pm
Thur Nov. 2,
11-5pm
Try your hand at PMC! Learn the
basics and create charms and bails
to combine with beads, wire and
polymer clay.
Exotic Texture Bracelets -
$45 inlc. materials
Wed Oct 25,
12-4pm
Thurs. Nov 30,
12-4pm
Create an 'old world look with
beautiful Textured bracelets. Learn to
simulate Ivory and stone to make an
exotic work of art. One panel is a
transfered or caned image. The
bracelet is highlighted with a striking
clasp made of an antique metal coin
and semi precious stone bead.
Picture Pendants with
Barbara McGuire
$35 incl. materials
Wed. Sept 13,
10-1pm, at
Quinlan Art
Center, Gainsville
Friday Sept. 15,
10-1pm at
Quinlan Art
Center, Gainsville
Fri. Oct 27 6-9pm
Thurs Nov. 16,
12-3pm
Design a pendant with your favorite
image. These elegant works of art
are stylized with the adornment of
jewels or brass findings. You’ll learn
about texture, outlines and making
effective borders.  Finished artwork is
also suitable for framing or as a pin.
All materials and images included.
Face Canes with Barbara
McGuire

$75 includes all materials
(1 lb. clay!)
By Request
By popular demand! – A face cane is
the most intriguing accomplishment
in polymer clay. Learn this skill from
an expert- and make enough cane to
use for years to come. Intermediate
skill class.
Clay on Canvas Angel
Portraits
By Barbara McGuire
$75 plus canvas
Thurs. Oct. 12
11-5pm
Friday Nov. 24,
3-9pm
Create a ‘real’ painting from clay.
Using a multitude of techniques,
including canes, molding, mica
powders, stamping and working with
liquid polymer, you will compose a
captivating portrait. Finished work
measures 5x7 or 6x9.
Classic Wire Workshop
By Barbara McGuire
$50 plus sterling
October 29,
12-5pm
Wed. Nov 29,
12-5pm
New!
Wrap and wind your way around
beads and stones. Add crystals,
spirals, and sterling beads to
enhance your work. Barbaar is the
author of the popular book 'Wire in
Design' and will guide you in this
versitle craft.
  Simply Stone
By Barbara McGuire
$65 includes stones, silver
and findings
  Your chance to design a personal
masterpiece  - literally for the price of
the materials! Polished stones,
sterling spacers and clasps will be at
your disposal to make this a truly
personal design of your dreams.
Special Cane Workshop!
This is not a class - but
each Tuesday I will be
exploring a different cane
project and you're welcome
to work side by side.
Every Tuesday in
September and October!
12-4 $20 (bring clay!)
Every Tuesday
12-4pm during
Sept & October
 
Picture coming soon!
Drop IN – Earrings!
By Barbara McGuire
$25 includes materials
By Request
Make two pairs of fabulous earrings
from a large variety of crystals, beads,
stones and sterling – from the
special collection of Barbara McGuire.
Twisted Fiber

$35 includes a pack of
hand dyed fibers
By Request
Fibers are hot! – Learn to twist a
colorful strand into a great piece to
support your favorite pendant – or
wear solo. Hand dyed fibers included.