Gallery’s Choice
1014 Curtiss Street
Downers Grove, IL 60515
630-969-5660
Girl Scouts North Star Project Offerings
Fall 2007/Winter 2008 Program
1. Glass Mosaics
Design your own centerpiece, create a special gift or just play! Experience the power of
color and light using the captivating medium of glass. Young artists will design, glue and
grout their masterpiece using the direct method of mosaic. A rainbow of colors including
iridized and high-end specialty art glass is provided. Choose from candle holder, mirror,
suncatcher of frame projects. Earn part of the Hobbies Try-It or the Making Hobbies
Badge
Level: BN/JR
Where: Gallery’s Choice, 5145 Main Street, Downers Grove
Cost: $15.00
Min/Max: 1 / 20
Code: XXXX TH
10/25
3:45 – 7:30 p.m.
Code: XXXX TH
1/17
3:45 – 7:30 p.m.
Code: XXXX FRI
4/18
3:45 – 7:30 p.m.
Additional dates and times available by request!
2. Filigree Ornament - Simple Stained Glass
Timely project for the holidays or just anytime! Make a simple Victorian-style filigree
ornament or filigree angel using traditional stained glass techniques, wire, and glass
gems. Earn part of the Making Hobbies Badge or the Artistic Crafts Interest Project.
Level: JR/TN
Where: Gallery’s Choice, 5145 Main Street, Downers Grove
Cost: $17.50
Min/Max: 1 / 12
Code: XXXX MON
11/5
4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Code: XXXX FRI
11/30
4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Code: XXXX TH
12/13
4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Code: XXXX TH
4/10
4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Additional dates and times available by request!
3. Candle Making – Confetti Candles
Fun project for all ages! Choose your favorite shape, colors and fragrance to design your
own confetti candle. The results make great gifts for any occasion. Class includes a
talk on candle safety. Earn part of the Making Hobbies Badge and the Safety Sense TryIt.
Level: BN/ JR/TN
Where: Gallery’s Choice, 5145 Main Street, Downers Grove
Cost: $11.50
Min/Max: 1 / 15
Code: XXXX TU
10/16
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Code: XXXX TU
12/11
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Code: XXXX TU
2/12
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Code: XXXX TH
3/27
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Additional dates and times available by request!
4. Candle Making – Gel Scapes
Create a water scene in a pretty candle using sand, shells and transparent gel wax. Add
colors and fragrances to complete the project. Give as gifts or use to decorate your home.
Class includes a talk on candle safety. Earn part of the Making Hobbies Badge and
part of the Safety Sense Try-It.
Level: JR/TN
Where: Gallery’s Choice, 5145 Main Street, Downers Grove
Cost: $15.00
Min/Max: 1 / 15
Code: XXXX TH
11/1
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Code: XXXX TU
1/15
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Code: XXXX TU
4/1
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Additional dates and times available by request!
5. Fun Fizzies - (Bath Fizzies)
Create a fun bath time treat using a simple recipe of baking soda and citric acid plus
emollients, fragrance and color. Form into mold and take home an aroma therapy
surprise. Discuss the science behind the simple acid and water reaction. Make great gifts!
Earn part of the Hobbies Try-It or the Making Hobbies Badge
Level: DA/BN/JR
Where: Gallery’s Choice, 5145 Main Street, Downers Grove
Cost: $8.50
Min/Max: 1 / 15
Code: XXXX TU
10/23
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Code: XXXX FRI
2/15
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Additional dates and times available by request!
6. Artistic Soaps
Dress up the common bar of soap using fun shapes and inclusions. Play with transparent
and opaque soap bases to discover how to design using light and color. Take home a
batch of 2 to 3 artistically designed soaps to use or give as gifts! Earn part of the Making
Hobbies Badge
Level: DA/BN/JR
Where: Gallery’s Choice, 5145 Main Street, Downers Grove
Cost: $9.50
Min/Max: 1 / 15
Code: XXXX WED
11/14
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Code: XXXX TU
2/5
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Code: XXXX TU
5/6
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Additional dates and times available by request!
7. Silk Painted Note Cards
An introduction to silk painting. Create the fabric for these artistic cards using
professional French silk dies and the finest china silk. Learn various techniques of
drawing, direct painting and resist, as well as printing effects using salts. The results –
the fabrication of a silk note card suitable for mailing or framing! Earn part of the
Drawing and Painting Badge, the Artistic Crafts Interest Project.
Level: JR/TN
Where: Gallery’s Choice, 5145 Main Street, Downers Grove
Cost: $17.00
Min/Max: 1 / 15
Code: XXXX TU
3/4
4:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Additional dates and times available by request!
8. New! Fiber Arts – Discharge Printing
Wearable art can be easy and fun! Using natural found materials such as leaves, grass,
rocks, or other interesting household items, create a unique one-of-a-kind design through
a simple process of discharging the colored fabric. A boring solid colored top now
becomes a unique and beautiful piece of wearable art! (We will need to know shirt sizes
prior to event!) Earn part of the Hobbies Try-it, or the Art to Wear.
Level: BN/JR/TN
Where: Gallery’s Choice, 5145 Main Street, Downers Grove
Cost: $19.50
Min/Max: 1 / 15
Code: XXXX TU
10/30
4:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Code: XXXX TU
1/22
4:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Additional dates and times available by request!
9. Crystal Blooms Earrings
Explore off-loom bead weaving to create these dynamic Swarovski crystal earrings! Pick
your favorite color combination. Learn how to attach sterling silver or 14K gold-filled
ear wire findings. (Can be adapted to a pendant necklace project if preferred – please
indicate at time of registration.) Makes a great Mother’s Day gift! Earn part of the Just
Jewelry Interest Project or Making Hobbies Badge.
Level: JR/TN
Where: Gallery’s Choice, 5145 Main Street, Downers Grove
Cost: $39.00
Min/Max: 1 / 12
Code: XXXX TU
5/1
4:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Additional dates and times available by request!
10. Domino Art
Explore graphic arts using embossing stamps, alcohol inks and embellishments to create
a multi-layered art project that starts with a common game piece! Wear as an artistic pin
or pendant or keep as an interesting collage magnet. Meet requirements for the Prints and
Graphics Badge or Just Jewelry Interest Project
Level: DA/BN/JR/TN
Where: Gallery’s Choice, 5145 Main Street, Downers Grove
Cost: $9.00
Min/Max: 1 / 20
Code: XXXX TU
11/20
4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Code: XXXX TH
2/7
4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Additional dates and times available by request!
11. New! Fiber Arts – Embellished Accessory
Create an artistic statement that is a fashionable, one-of-a-kind piece of wearable art,
cosmetic bag or stylish cell phone accessory. Use fabric paints to design an artistic base.
Sew button, beads and other fabric embellishments. Earn part of Sew Simple Badge or
Yarn & Fabric Arts Badge or Textile Arts Interest Project.
Level: JR/TN
Where: Gallery’s Choice, 5145 Main Street, Downers Grove
Cost: $25.00
Min/Max: 1 / 10
Code: XXXX FRI
2/29
4:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Additional dates and times available by request!
12. New! Collage Arts – Stamp Carving and the Letterbox Project
Learn how to transfer images and carve your own stamp while you discover the age old
hobby of Letter Boxing, where boxes with stamps are hidden for others to find after
deciphering a series of clues. Originating in Europe, letter boxes can now be hunted
across most of the US, many here in Illinois. And it all starts with a stamp you carve
yourself! Earn part of the Making Hobbies Badge or the Artistic Crafts Interest Project.
Level: BN/JR/TN
Where: Gallery’s Choice, 5145 Main Street, Downers Grove
Cost: $12.00
Min/Max: 1 / 12
Code: XXXX TH
10/18
4:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Code: XXXX FRI
1/11
4:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Additional dates and times available by request!
13. New! Wire-Wrapped – Dichroic Glass Angel Ornament
Nothing sparkles quite like dichroic glass! Choose from a wide selection of artist created
dichroic glass cabochons. Learn the basics of wire wrapping as you create a festive
holiday angel pin or ornament for your tree. All materials and tools are provided. Earn
part of the Making Hobbies Badge or the Artistic Crafts Interest Project.
Level: JR/TN
Where: Gallery’s Choice, 5145 Main Street, Downers Grove
Cost: $15.00
Min/Max: 1 / 15
Code: XXXX TH
10/
Code: XXXX TU
11/13
4:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Code: XXXX TH
12/6
4:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Code: XXXX TH
3/6
4:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Additional dates and times available by request!
14. Bead Buddies
Create a whimsical pin while learning the basics of working with polymer clay. This
project will cover conditioning, color blending, shaping and finishing of an original clay
creation. Adding wire work and an assortment of crystal and bead embellishments, you’ll
leave with a beautiful piece of wearable art. Earn part of the Hobbies Try-it, part of the
Jewelry Badge, the Art to Wear Badge or Just Jewelry Interest Project
Level: BN/JR/TN
Where: Gallery’s Choice, 5145 Main Street, Downers Grove
Cost: $19.00
Min/Max: 1 / 15
Code: XXXX TH
1/3
4:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Additional dates and times available by request!
15. Collage Arts – Collage Box Purses/Jewelry Box
Fun and funky! Develop a piece of wearable art using a wooden box as a purse base. Or
make a decorative place to keep your jewelry. Bring in pictures, fancy buttons, scraps of
paper and even fuzzy yarn! We’ll show you how to use collage techniques to embellish
your project to create something beautiful, unique, and personalized. Earn part of the
Making Hobbies Badge or the Art to Wear Badge or the Artistic Crafts Interest Project.
Level: JR/TN
Where: Gallery’s Choice, 5145 Main Street, Downers Grove
Cost: $25.00
Min/Max: 1 / 12
Code: XXXX TH
11/8
3:45 – 6:30 p.m.
Code: XXXX TUES
3/18
3:45 – 6:30 p.m.
Additional dates and times available by request!
16. New! Simply Charming – Precious Metal Clay
Learn how to use precious metal clay to create a beautiful fine silver (99.9% pure) charm
without intensive metal smithing! Create a charm using texture plates and shape cutters,
add CZs for sparkle, fire, finish, and you have a unique piece of wearable art for you or a
gift for someone special. Finished charms can be used as an artistic addition to a charm
bracelet or as a pendant necklace. All pieces are fired and finished in class and ready to
wear home. Tools materials are provided. Earn part of the Just Jewelry Interest Project
or Making Hobbies Badge.
Level: JR/TN
Cost: $35.00
Min/Max: 1 / 15
Code: XXXX TUES
Code: XXXX TH
12/4
4/3
6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Offering Summary:
Date
Project
October 2007
Tues 10/16
Confetti Candles
Thurs 10/18 New! Letterbox Stamp Carving
Tues 10/23
Fun Fizzies
Thurs 10/25 Glass Mosaics
Tues 10/30
New! Fiber Arts Discharge Printing
Project #
3
12
5
1
8
November 2007
Thurs 11/1
Gel Scapes
4
Mon 11/5
Stained Glass Filigree Ornaments
2
Thurs 11/8
Collage Box Purses/Jewelry Box
15
Tues 11/13
New! Wire-Wrapped Dichroic Angel 13
Wed 11/14
Artistic Soaps
6
Tues 11/20
Domino Art
10
Fri 11/30
Stained Glass Filigree Ornaments
2
December 2007
Tues 12/4
New! Simply Charming Fine Silver 16
Thurs 12/6
New! Wire-Wrapped Dichroic Angel 13
Tues 12/11
Confetti Candles
3
Thurs 12/13 Stained Glass Filigree Ornaments
2
January 2008
Thurs 1/3
New! Bead Buddies
Fri 1/11
New! Letterbox Stamp Carving
Tues 1/15
Gel Scapes
Thurs 1/17
Glass Mosaics
Tues 1/22
New! Fiber Arts Discharge Printing
14
12
4
1
8
February 2008
Tues 2/5
Artistic Soaps
Thurs 2/7
Domino Art
Tues 2/12
Confetti Candles
Fri 2/15
Fun Fizzies
Fri 2/29
New! Embellished Accessory
6
10
3
5
11
March 2008
Tues 3/4
Thurs 3/6
Tues 3/18
Thurs 3/27
Silk Painting - Note Cards
7
New! Wire-Wrapped Dichroic Angel 13
Collage Box Purses/Jewelry Box
15
Confetti Candles
3
April 2008
Tues 4/1
Thurs 4/3
Thurs 4/10
Fri 4/18
Gel Scapes
4
New! Simply Charming Fine Silver 16
Stained Glass Filigree Ornaments
2
Glass Mosaics
1
May 2008
Thurs 5/1
Tues 5/6
Crystal Blooms Earrings
Artistic Soaps
9
6
Offer
Glass Mosaics –
Candle Holders,
Frames, Mirrors,
Suncatcher
Level/Badge
BN/JR
Earn part of
the Hobbies
Try-It or the
Making
Hobbies Badge
Dates
10/25; 1/17;
4/18
Times
3:45 – 7:00
Cost
$15.00
2
Simple Stained Glass Filigree Ornaments
JR/TN
Earn part of
the Making
Hobbies Badge
or the Artistic
Crafts Interest
Project
11/5; 11/30;
12/13; 4/10
4:00 – 7:00
$17.50
3
Confetti Candles Candle Making
BN/JR/TN
Earn part of
the Safety
Sense Try-It
10/16;12/11; 4:00 – 6:00
2/12; 3/27
$11.50
4
Gel Scapes Candle Making
JR/TN
Earn part of
the Making
Hobbies Badge
11/1; 1/15;
4/1
4:00 – 6:00
$15.00
5
Fizzy Fun
(Bath Fizzies)
DA/BN/JR
Earn part of
the Hobbies
Try-It or the
Making
Hobbies Badge
10/23; 2/15
4:00 – 6:00
$ 8.50
6
Artistic Soaps –
Colorful Inclusions
DA/BN/JR
Earn part of
the Making
Hobbies Badge
11/14; 2/5;
5/6
4:00 – 6:00
$ 9.50
7
Silk Painting Note Cards
JR/TN
Earn part of
the Drawing
and Painting
Badge, the
Artistic Crafts
Interest Project
3/4
4:00 – 6:30
$17.00
1.
8
9
New!
Fiber Arts – Discharge
Printing
Crystal Blooms
Earrings (off-loom bead
weaving)
10 Domino Art
New!
11 Fiber Arts –
Embellished Accessory
New!
12 Collage Arts Stamp Carving &
The Letterbox Project
New!
13 Wire-Wrapped –
Dichroic Angel
New!
14 Bead Buddies –
Polymer Clay and Wire
Wrapping
BN/JR/TN
10/30; 1/22
Earn part of the
Hobbies Try-it,
or the Art to
Wear Badge
4:00 – 6:30
$19.00
JR/TN
5/1
Earn part of the
Just Jewelry
Interest Project
or Making
Hobbies Badge.
4:00 – 6:30
$39.00
BN/JR/TN
11/20; 2/7
Meet
requirements
for the Prints
and Graphics
Badge or Just
Jewelry Interest
Project
4:00 – 5:30
$ 9.00
JR/TN
Earn part of
Sew Simple
Badge or Yarn
& Fabric Arts
Badge or
Textile Arts
Interest Project
4:00 – 7:30
$25.00
JN/TN
10/18; 1/11
Earn part of the
Making
Hobbies Badge
or the Artistic
Crafts Interest
Project.
4:00 – 6:00
$12.00
JN/TN
11/13;
Earn part of the 12/6; 3/6
Making
Hobbies Badge
or the Artistic
Crafts Interest
Project.
4:00 – 6:30
$19.50
BN/JN/TN
1/3
Earn part of the
Making
Hobbies Badge
4:00 – 6:30
$19.00
2/29
or the Artistic
Crafts Interest
Project.
15 Collage Arts – Collage
Box Purses/Jewelry
Box
New!
16 Simply Charming –
Precious Metal Clay
JN/TN
11/8; 3/18
Earn part of the
Making
Hobbies Badge
or the Art to
Wear Badge or
the Artistic
Crafts Interest
Project.
3:45 – 6:30
$25.00
JR/TN
12/4; 4/3
Earn part of the
Just Jewelry
Interest Project
or Making
Hobbies Badge.
6:00 – 8:30
$35.00