Friday, December 28, 2012

The Loom is Dressed....Ready for Scott to Weave








Scott's Second Weaving Project.  It's a baby blanket for his cousin's first child.  First Rows of weaving are the sample section to check the threading, beat...etc.  The shuttle on the right will be replaced with one of Tammy's hand-painted yarns as used in the warp which will contribute and over-all, painterly quality to the subtle plaid effect.

Come learn to weave at TLD Design Center & Gallery  located in Westmont, IL (near Oak Brook Mall)  Beginner class starting January 9th!!  Too short of notice?  No Worries....we can start you up whenever you're ready....give us a call: 630.963.9573

Saturday, December 22, 2012

Norwood Weaving Loom / Cherry

We just got this baby in and she is a beauty
40"  4 shaft 6 treadle $1000+taxd 
delivery before the 25th available (within 45min drive)


Come take a look:  
Saturday Dec 22 11am to 6pm
Sunday, Dec 23 11am to 6pm
Monday, Dec 24th from 10am to 4pm

TLD Design Center & Gallery
26 E Quincy St.
Westmont, IL
Phone ahead in case she is sold by now:  630.963.9573




Friday, November 30, 2012

Creative Art Classes Coming up Quick

Call today  630-963-9573
for a space in tomorrow's 
Beginner Metal Smith Class with Venus
Silver Links and Chains 

and....Don't miss out on these:
Felt Hats on Sunday, Dec 2nd
Beginner Glass Bead Making Saturday, Dec 8th
Blown Ornaments and Holiday Beads Sunday, Dec 9th

Click here to switch to our website and view all classes in the offering


Gift Certificates are available online and may be applied to Class Registrations, Art Supplies and Finished Artwork.



Saturday, October 20, 2012

Creative Art, Jewelry Classes Coming Up This Week ...click here

Be ready for a DIY Holiday!

Don't miss out: Register today

Classes include:  

Beginner's  Silver Smith / Rings with Venus

Felt Cuffs, Boa Scarf, Felt Lace with Tammy

Glass Bead Making with Patty Pulliam

Kumihimo (Japanese Braiding) with Betty Kirk

Inkle Loom Weaving with Betty Kirk

Check out our classes and register today at: www.tlddesigns.com

Friday, May 18, 2012

Weaving Classes ~ Chicago Area

Beginner Weaving Class

START DATE: May 23rd

Wednesday Mornings or Wednesday Nights These are 6 week courses that meet for approx 2 hours each session(Stay later during the morning session to finish in 4 weeks) Materials for first project included. Follow the link for the details and to register on-line.

Click HERE: Course Details & Registration

Sunday, March 20, 2011

Beginning Metal Smith Chain Class with Venus












Student's results from Saturday's Class with Venus. Venus begins her art fair season. Next opportunity to take this class will be...July 2011. If you'd like to be notified when this class gets scheduled, please email Tammy at: tammy@tlddesigns.com



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Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Hat Making (Millinery Arts) Classes Forming:









Hat Making Classes: May 11th through May 16th

Fiber Fusion
Fabric Printing and Painting
Cocktail Hats
French Flower Making
Wire Fascinators and Bridal
Felted Silk Hat Making

with Jan Wutkowski of aMuse North Carolina
with Jenny Gerst Pfanenstiel of Form'e Millinery Chicago, IL
with Tammy L Deck of TLD Designs Westmont, IL


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