Friday, December 2, 2011

Sprucing Up

We are going to be sprucing up our little place here at Farmstead and bringing you more inspiration, creativity, workshops and fellowship in the coming year.

So check back after the New Year for upcoming announcements, but in the meantime visit Farmstead Lifestyles blog.

XOXOXO from the Farm

Saturday, October 22, 2011

Junkin' Jewels Workshop

Come Join Sheila at The Peacock Cafe
in Leavenworth, KS
for
Junkin' Jewelson
Saturday, Nov 19th from 2-4 pm
Workshop Fee: $45


Learn easy jewelry techniques as we create a one of a kind piece of wearable art.  Please note this class uses vintage finds so no two will be the same.  If you have a favorite vintage item bring it along so you can repurpose it into a treasured piece.

Supplies Needed:  If you have Round Nose and Flat Nose Pliers please bring them.  If not a limited amount of tools will be available for students to share.

Invite and girlfriend and come make it a day!
Come for fabulous lunch and yummy dessert. Then finish it off your day with a creative workshop shared with other creative souls.
Seating is limited so call now to reserve your spot.
913-651-9914

Monday, October 3, 2011

Reflections of the Past Workshop


Come Join Sheila at The Peacock Cafe
in Leavenworth, KS
for
Reflections of the Past
on
Saturday, Oct 22nd from 2-4 pm
Workshop Fee: $35




Come create this soldered mirror treasure.
Learn how to “rub” off the mirror backing to create a one of a kind look into the past as you look to the future. Then we will be using simple soldering and aging techniques to complete.

Invite and girlfriend and come make it a day!
Come for fabulous lunch and yummy dessert.  Then finish it off your day with a creative workshop shared with other creative souls.
Seating is limited so call now to reserve your spot.
913-651-9914

Monday, August 29, 2011

Boo Bitty Banner Workshop


Come Join Michaele at The Peacock Cafe
in Leavenworth, KS
for
Boo Bitty Banner Workshop
on
Saturday, Sept 24th from 2-4 pm
Workshop Fee: $15

Come create this cute, festive banner to welcome Halloween in this year.



Students will leave the workshop with a “bitty banner” created with boo-tiful paper, tulle, tatty lace and trim remnants and glittery cardstock.
Students please bring scissors and a low temp glue gun to class.




Invite and girlfriend and come make it a day.
Then finish it off your day with a creative workshop shared with other creative souls.
Seating is limited so call now to reserve your spot.
913-651-9914

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Autumn in Beige Workshop

Come Join Nora at The Peacock Cafe

in Leavenworth, KS
for

Autumn in Beige Workshop
on
Saturday, August 20th from 2-4 pm
Workshop Fee: $40

Nora will be combining beautiful fabrics and textures to create this unique purse. She will be teaching easy weaving techniques and using simple sewing to complete the purse.

Please note that some of these fabrics and laces will be different from the picture shown as Nora will be using some lovely vintage finds to make each purse a one of a kind treasure. 

Some may not be able to complete this project within the class period,
but easy instructions will be given to complete at home.

Come make it a day.
Come in for a delicious lunch, top it off with a yummy dessert.
Then finish it off your day with a creative workshop shared with other creative souls.

Seating is limited so call now to reserve your spot.

913-651-9914

Monday, August 1, 2011

Getting Creative

Saturday, we all go creative with Sheila as she taught an amazing solder/stamp art workshop at The Peacock Cafe! 

 It was so great to have some fabulously ladies join us in our creative workshops.



Mark your calendars now for August, 20th from 2-4 pm.  Nora Neeley will be teaching Autumn in Beige purse workshop.  Be looking for pictures and more information posted tomorrow.


Thursday, July 7, 2011

Let Your Heart Take Flight Workshop--Rescheduled

Due to summer schedules we will be rescheduling the class until July 30th...

Come Join Sheila at The Peacock Cafe
in Leavenworth, KS
 for
Let Your Heart Take Flight Workshop
on
Saturday, July 30th from 2-4 pm

Workshop Fee:  $40
 We will be combining soldering, metal stamping and using blackening techniques to create this one of a kind artwork.  This can easily be made into a necklace for those wanting to create a beautiful piece of wearable artwork. 
 Or finished like shown, for a lovely decor to hang in your home or give as a gift. 

 
Come make it a day.  Come in for a delicious lunch, top it off with a yummy dessert. 
Then finish it off your day with a creative workshop shared with other creative souls.

Seating is limited so call now to reserve your spot.
913-651-9914

Monday, June 6, 2011

Picnics and Polka Dots Bunting Class at The Peacock!

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Would you like to learn how to make paper and ribbon bunting and picnic-inspired cupcake toppers for your summer parties?  If you're in the Leavenworth, Kansas area and would like to join me (Michaele Sommerville) and Sheila Rumney for some papercrafting picnic-y and polka-dotty fun, call or drop by The Peacock Cafe (phone:  913-651-9914) to register today!

The class registration, materials and instruction fee is $30.  Participants will make and take party bunting and a set of cupcake toppers.  Don't be surprised if you use these party items as templates for other celebrations and holidays throughout the year: 4th of July, birthdays, weddings, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, Valentine's, Easter... the possibilities are endless!

Please bring scissors (for cutting paper) and a low temp glue gun and sticks.  I'll provide the paper, ribbon, buttons, fabric, lollipop sticks and instructions!

Hope to see you soon (June 18, 2011, 2-4 p.m. to be exact!),

Michaele

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Creativity at The Peacock

Sweet & Charming Soldering Workshop $35
Sat, May 14th 2-4 pm

at The Peacock
Michaele Sommerville and Sheila Rumney are teaming together to bring you Sweet & Charming Soldering Class. Learn simple techniques to soldering around wooden dominos and glass charms. 
Each student will come away with 2 soldered charms that you can combine together as a drop or wear as 2 soldered charms. Multiple images for the glass charm will be provided.

Call the Peacock at  913-651-9914 to reserve your spot.  Limited space available so call now.
More Inspirational Workshops Coming

Sat, June 18th 2-4 pm

at The Peacock

Monday, March 28, 2011

What do I...

and these two creative ladies...and this talented ladyand this place all have in common?
We will all be bringing you inspirational workshops to The Peacock!  So save these dates:

April 16th, 2 - 4 pm  -- The Vintage Nest Workshop
May 14th, 2 - 4 pm -- Sweet & Charming Soldering Workshop
June 18th, 2 - 4 pm  -- Inspirational Workshop Information Coming Soon
Pictures and more information coming soon!




Sunday, March 13, 2011

Something to Crow About

New workshops, guest teachers, new location (The Peacock Cafe) but same great Farmstead feel with kindred spirits. 

More information coming soon on workshops that are sure to inspire!


Friday, March 11, 2011

Bloomin' with Inspiration

There is nothing quite as exciting as getting together with like minded girlfriends for dinner and conversation. Last night was an incredible night filled with laughter, prayer, great conversation and bloomin’ forth with inspirational classes that we will be presenting at The Peacock CafĂ© starting in April. More details coming soon!