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The Art of Gift Wrap - Join Founder and CEO of Soolip,
Wanda Wen, for a class in innovative and resourceful gift wrapping. Choosing a gift is only half of the task. Be inspired by unexpected materials such as nature elements, tape, wire, wax paper and more as new mediums for gift wrapping. Learn a few tricks of the trade to make the presentation of your gifts amazing and memorable. Wanda has been featured in numerous publications and media including the Today Show, E! and Style. Her first book, The Art of Gift Wrapping, a PotterCraft Publication, is due out April 2010.

Saturday, July 11, 11-1:00
$85, includes materials

Timeless Calligraphy - Victoria Johnson is a teacher and Master Calligrapher for over 20 years. In this class, she will introduce you to many aspects of the Italic style, as well as ideas for invitation layout, place cards, table cards and simple hands-on uses for the beautiful art of calligraphy. Victoria Johnson has been featured in the LA Times and the Daily Breeze. Vogue magazine wrote about her calligraphy "She's THE name in Hollywood." Most recently, Victoria was flown to New York for the Donald Trump, Jr. wedding.

Sundays, July 12, July 19, July 26, August 2, August 9, August 16 1:00-2:15
$115, includes materials

Desktop Zen - Join Soolip invitation designer and nature lover, Katherine Montgomery, on a journey through dense, moss-filled woods as you create a mesmerizing terrarium for your desktop. Using moss from Vermont and various moisture-loving plants, you will learn the science behind what makes these container gardens thrive even in our desert climate. You will leave the class with your own miniature garden to place on your desk or anywhere you like to let your imagination wander.

Saturday, July 18 2:00-3:30
$75, includes materials
(bring your own glass container with a lid, or one will be provided)

Wildlife Wonderland in a Jar - Let your imagination run wild as you build a small wonderland terrarium from rocks, plants and the occasional worm. We will explain the science of terrariums and the water cycle while creating a natural toy that will continue to grow and change. For children 7-12. Must love dirt!

Saturday, July 25, 10-11:30
$75, includes materials
(parents encouraged to join at no additional cost)

Wool Felting - Join Rebecca Varon for an afternoon learning the artisanal craft of felting. Rebecca will lead you through a 3-hour journey in creating a charming nature-inspired desk piece that will hold your pens, pencils and paperclips. This one of a kind piece, made from all natural wool fibers, will transform your desk into a magical place of inspiration.

Saturday, July 25, 1:00-4:00
$85, materials included

Drought Resistant Gardening - Renee Gunter of Urbanscapes LA will lead a seminar on creating gardens that require little to no watering. She will introduce a selection of plants that thrive in low-water desert gardens and help you create your own tabletop succulent garden to take home. Renee was recently featured on Channel 7 Eye Witness News and has appeared several times in the Los Angeles Times. She is also recognized as a Community Environmental Activist for City of Los Angeles 2009.

Saturday, July 18, 10-11:30
$85, includes materials