Classes at The Camellia, Thunder Bay, Canada

Fall is here and it's a great time to take a class at The Camellia!

Tuscan Harvest Pot

 In this class, you will be creating an Autumn outdoor pot, suitable for placement by your entranceway, or in a sheltered porch. you will also be learning the ins and outs of decorating with pots outdoors, the mechanics of anchoring, etc. You will be starting with a Guy Wolff piece of pottery, in a white clay. Then we'll add a faux Mum bush that looks so real, a bundle of local wheat, bull rushes, field ferns, and twig branches. The finishing touch will be a bow of water repellent satin ribbon with a sinamay jute bow. 

Level of Difficulty: Easy

Tools needed: a pair of Garden snips and a pair of garden gloves.

Cost: Pot and supplies $75.00, Design fee $10.00, hst is extra. 

Time: Tuesday or Friday nights 7p-8.30ish....  Oct.  8th. 2013, Oct. 11th. 2013

Register: call 807)475-3551
Class size: 6

 You will be using these real-looking Fall mum bushes!

Not Your Grandmother's Dried Flowers

In this class, you will learn how to make this stunning, contemporary Dried arrangement. 
Drieds will be in neutral tones, creams, greens and browns. This arrangement can go in a living roon, a dining room, or in an entranceway. This design can be seen in-store at The Camellia.

Level of Difficulty: Intermediate, some previous experience working with dried flowers will be required.

Cost: Container and supplies $110.00, Design fee:$20.00. add hst to all fees.

Tools needed: a pair of wire cutters.

Time: Sunday afternoons,  2-5ish. in October, 2013

Register: Call 807)475-3551
Class size: 4-6

Thicket in Glass Bowl 

This class is coming soon....class size limited to 6 students. You can come in before the class and choose what colour of flowers you would like.

 

Cottage Paint classes.  

Cottage Paint Basics.  ( 1 day or so , I will have more information!)

Topics to be covered: One colour wet Distressing, Waxing and Varnishing,  Two colour wet distressing, Crackle medium, Dry brushing and Glazes. 

Stencilling and Image Transfer will be covered in an Advanced Class.  

We will supply 1 wooden cabinet door for you to practice on. 

Supplies: 1 8oz. jar of cottage Paint, if you have already purchased 1 , just bring it with you . 

Questions? You can call Camille at 807)475-3551. Visit our website at www.thecamellia.com

 Love Vintage and want to create something lovely for your front entranceway ? Take our VINTAGE SAP BUCKET Evergreen class at Camellia's. These buckets were originally used in Maple Syrup production, they have a wonderful patina. 

Classes will be held Sunday, December 2nd. and Sunday, December 9th. 2012, from 1pm to approximately 2.30 to 3 pm. This is a Beginner class, just bring a pair of gardening gloves and a pair of floral snips if you have them. Sap pail, evergreens, and soil will be provided. Dress in serviceable, warm clothes. 

Cost is $55.00 plus a design fee of $10.00. All class fees are non-refundable.

 What colours are you planning for your Outdoor decorating this season? Red with burlap, perhaps? Or the classic taupe, black and grey colour scheme?  Bright turquoise and hot pinks..? the list of colour combinations is endless.

 The barnwood used in these photos is what's left of our farmstead on Broadway Ave. What antiques do you have that have been passed on from your family?

 

 Imitate the squirrels,  and  collect pine cones, they are useful for so many Winter projects.

 Maybe we will teach these in another class, how to make rolled roses.

A relic which we unearthed in our yard, now in use in our store. Come instore to see our unusual creation!.....

The Camellia is located at 30 Hacquoil Rd. South on Hwy. 61, left on Hacquoil Rd. We are 1.6 kms. on the left. Open Wednesday through Sunday. 

Wed. 11-5. Thurs. 12-8p. Fri. 11-5. Sat. 11-5.

Sunday hours, ( Nov. 4, 2012)   we may be here from 2-4 p. Check hours by phoning 807)475-3551

Happy Decorating!!