The following sites feature classes using hot wire tools. Please get in touch with them for dates/times and more information. The summary of sites by state and city are just below, while more information about the classes and locations is available below the locations.

Alabama:

Homewood - www.forstallartcenter.com

Arizona:

Phoenix - www.millieshallmark.com

Arkansas:

Conway - www.averymerrychristmasstore.com

California:

Grover Beach - www.passifloramosaics.com
Los Angeles - www.hotwiredesignworks.com
Oakland - www.instituteofmosaicart.com
Richmond - www.douglasandsturgess.com
Riverbank - www.morrisnursery.com

Colorado:

Greeley - www.colettepitcher.com
Ouray - www.paintingmarmotart.com

Florida:

Hollywood - www.lpballoons.com
The Villages - www.allthingsfineonline.com
Winter Park - www.dinorentosstudios.com

Georgia:

Atlanta - www.theengineerguy.com

Illinois:

Niles - www.europeanimports.com

Michigan:

Lake Orion - www.canterburyvillage.com
Norton Shores - www.grandio.com

New York:

New York - www.sculpt.com

North Carolina:

Greensboro - www.puretexture.com
Winston-Salem - www.salemcreek.com

Ohio:

Cincinnati - www.nancyshmk.net

Oklahoma:

Oklahoma City - www.northpolecity.com

Oregon:

Medford - www.qualiteesigns.com

Pennsylvania:

Mifflinburg - www.countryfarmandhome.net

Tennesee:

Bell Buckle - www.sherriwarnerhunter.com

Texas:

Corpus Christi - On Facebook
Denison - www.artplace.com
Ft. Worth - www.bezhousearts.com
Grapevine - www.goodthingsforallseasons.com
Richardson - www.brickintheyard.com

Utah:

Lehi - www.lehifloral.com

Virginia:

Blacksburg - www.stegercreek.com
Forest - www.stegercreek.com
Norfolk - www.atlantis-comics.com
Occoquan - www.goldgoose.com
Portsmouth - www.atlantis-comics.com
Roanoke - www.stegercreek.com

Canada:

Montreal - www.noeleternal.com
Winnipeg - www.artistsemporium.net

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Forstall Art Center

Offering a variety of art classes and supplies.

Forstall Art Center
402 Palisades Blvd.
Homewood, AL 35209

www.forstallartcenter.com
Phone 205.870.0480

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Department 56 Classes & Events

Millie's Hallmark
The Ahwatukee Plaza
5027 E. Elliot Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85044

www.millieshallmark.com
millie@millieshallmark.phxcoxmail.com
Phone 480.893.3777 / 800.893.4779

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Department 56 Classes & Events

A Very Merry Christmas Store
923 Front Street, Suite 1
Conway, AR 72032

www.averymerrychristmasstore.com
Phone 501.548.6177

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Passiflora Mosaics

Styrofoam & Concrete Sculptures
Instructors: Fred & Donnell Pasion

Learn to make weatherproof mosaic-ready concrete forms from Styrofoam. Award-winning mosaic artists and mixed media sculptors Fred & Donnell Pasion will guide you through discussions and demonstrations as you create your own 3-D form from start to finish. At a workshop you will learn:

1. Basic design concepts and layout.
2. How to safely use the latest hot wire tools for carving.
3. How to mix, apply and finish a durable concrete surface.
4. Curing and preparing your sculpture for mosaic.

Passiflora Mosaics is located in the town of Grover Beach midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco along California's beautiful Central Coast.

Click here for workshop information.

Passiflora Mosaics
330 N. 10th St.
Grover Beach, CA. 93433

www.passifloramosaics.com
pasion@passifloramosaics.com
Phone 805.489.8860

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Hot Wire Design Works

Serving Malibu, San Fernando Valley, Southbay, Los Angeles, Westside and Orange County

www.hotwiredesignworks.com
createsso@aol.com
Phone 310.419.0314

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Institute of Mosaic Art

Don't wait for the right exterior substrate to appear for your mosaic. Create it yourself! Offering various classes teaching students how to use hot wire tools to easily sculpt lightweight forms out of Styrofoam. Students will then cover the forms with concrete and fiberglass mesh to create a sturdy, weather proof sculpture suitable for an exterior mosaic application.

Click here for class information.

Institute of Mosaic Art
3001 Chapman St.
Oakland, CA 94601

www.instituteofmosaicart.com
www.mosaicstudiosupply.com
info@instituteofmosaicart.com
Phone 510.437.9899

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Douglas & Sturgess

Offering a variety of hands-on art classes at "DS University"

Click here for more information about classes

Douglas & Sturgess
1023 Factory Street
Richmond, CA 94801

www.douglasandsturgess.com
Phone 510.235.8411 / 888.278.7883

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Morris Nursery

Morris Nursery
1837 Patterson Road
Riverbank, CA 95367

www.morrisnursery.com
Phone 209.527.5553

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Showcase Art Center

Offering a variety of art classes, supplies and a gallery.

Showcase Art Center
1335 Eighth Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631

www.colettepitcher.com
Phone 970.356.8593

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Painting Marmot Art Supply

Offering a variety of art classes for adults and children. Private classes can be arranged.

Painting Marmot Art Supply
612 Main St.
Ouray, CO 81427

www.paintingmarmotart.com
paintingmarmot@ouraynet.com
Phone 970.325.7232

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Lauderdale Paper & Balloon Co.
3401 N. 29 Avenue, Suite 102
Hollywood, FL 33020

www.lpballoons.com
info@lpballoons.com
Phone 800.940.3577 / 954.923.3555

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Department 56 Classes & Events

Styrofoam sculpting demonstrations - learn how to create fantastic displays using hot-wire tools & Styrofoam. Other demonstrations are also offered related to village displays.

All Things Fine, Inc
1171 Main Street
The Villages, FL 32159

www.allthingsfineonline.com
Phone 352.259.7384

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Dino Rentos Studios

What are the different foams? What kind of glues are there? What kind of tools should you use, and use safely? What kind of foam coatings are there? In this class you will have the opportunity to create your own foam sign or wall sculpture.

We will take you from the basic design, carving techniques, sanding methods and tools and then how to properly coat your foam sculpture or sign. We will talk on the subject of making a mold and casting.

6869 Stapoint Court, Unit 106
Winter Park, Florida 32792

www.DinoRentosStudios.com
DRentos@DinoREntosStudios.com
Phone 800.704.7089

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The Engineer Guy

The Engineer Guy
1000 Tradeport Blvd Suite 1003
Atlanta, GA 30354

www.theengineerguy.com
sales@theengineerguy.com
Phone 404.685.8804

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Department 56 Classes & Events

European Imports & Gifts
Oak Mill Mall
7900 N Milwaukee Ave
Niles, Il 60714

www.europeanimports.com
Phone 847.967.5253 / 800.227.8670

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Olde World Canterbury Village

Department 56 Classes & Events

A variety of events are hosted by Caterbury Village.

For event information click here.

Olde World Canterbury Village
2369 Joslyn Ct.
Lake Orion, MI 48360

www.canterburyvillage.com
Phone 248.391.5700 / 800.442.XMAS

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Grandiosity

Grandiosity, Inc.
6175 Norton Center Dr.
Norton Shores, MI 49441

www.grandio.com
help@grandio.com
Phone 800.870.2240 / 231.799.0159

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The Compleat Sculptor

Offering ongoing foam sculpting classes. If you have a group that would like a class on a particular topic, TCS offers custom classes either in-house or at your location.

The Compleat Sculptor
90 Vandam Street
New York, NY 10013

www.sculpt.com
Phone 212.243.6074 / 800.9.SCULPT

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Pure Texture

Synthetic Stone & Concrete Coating Seminars

2 Day Hands-On Seminar includes:

Synthetic Stone - Synthetic rock building for water features, pools, spas and landscape boulders. Learn how to build a synthetic stone water-feature from the ground up.

Concrete Coatings - Troweled concrete overlayment replicating slate, tile or flagstone at a minimum of 1/8" with custom coloring techniques. This is NOT a stamped overlay and requires no stamp tools

Click here for class information.

Pure Texture
517 Medley St.
Greensboro, NC 27406

www.puretexture.com
dominick@puretexture.com
Phone 336.335.3010

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Department 56 Classes & Events

Salem Creek
694 Hanes Mall Blvd.
Winston-Salem, NC 27103

www.salemcreek.com
orders@salemcreek.com
Phone 336.760.1717

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Department 56 Classes & Events

Nancy's Hallmark
11959 Lebanon Rd.
Cincinnati, OH 45241

www.nancyshmk.net
Phone 888.4NANCYS (626297) / 513.563.9200

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Department 56 Classes & Events

North Pole City
4201 South I-44
Oklahoma City, OK 73119

www.northpolecity.com
Phone 405.685.6635 / 800.526.5829

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Qualitee Signs

Offering personalized lessons on incorporating foam into sculpting multi-media art.

Qualitee Signs
Medford, OR 92501

www.qualiteesigns.com
Phone 541.261.1971

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Country Home & Garden

Department 56 Classes & Events

Country Home & Garden
7801 Old Turnpike Rd.
Mifflinburg, PA 17844

www.countryfarmandhome.net
Phone 570.966.4030

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Sherri Warner Hunter's Workshops

Sherri offers a variety of classes in her studio and around the country. She also offers groups the opportunity to design a custom workshop, so if you have a group of 6 to 10 participants and would like to develop a custom workshop that works with your schedule, please contact her. Mosaics, garden sculptures, water features, sculpture and more!

Click here for workshop information.

SWH Art Studio Inc.
3375 Fairfield Pike
Bell Buckle, TN 37020

www.sherriwarnerhunter.com
sherriartstudio@aol.com
Phone 931.389.9649

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Department 56 Classes & Events

Hamlin Pharmacy and Fountain
3801 South Staples Street
Corpus Christi, TX 78411

On Facebook
Phone 361.853.7303

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Artplace

Offering classes and mixed media art supplies.

Artplace Gallery and Framing
413 West Main Street
Denison, TX 75020

www.artplace.com
info@artplace.com
Phone 888.219.4561

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Bezhouse Arts Studio

Bezhouse Arts is committed to finding new products and providing fun and inspirational workshops

Bezhouse Arts Studio
4712 Vance Rd
Ft. Worth, TX 76180

www.bezhousearts.com
info@bezhousearts.com
Phone 817.205.2627

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Department 56 Foam Sculpting Class
Instructor: Harold Hand

Good Things For All Seasons
334 S. Main St.
Grapevine, TX 76051

www.goodthingsforallseasons.com
contactus@goodthingsforallseasons.com
Phone 817.251.3673

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Brick in the Yard Mold Supply

Offering classes on mold making and lifecasting. Also offers free video instructionals on YouTube.

BITY Mold Supply
521 Sterling Drive
Richardson, TX 75081

www.brickintheyard.com
Phone 888.676.2489

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Haws & Co.

Dave Haws is willing to offer private lessons on foam sculpting for village displays, sculptures and more

Haws & Co.
127 E. Main, Suite D
Lehi, UT 84043

www.lehifloral.com
Phone 801.768.8306

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Department 56 Classes & Events

Steger Creek has three locations - Roanoke, Forest, and Blacksburg, Virginia

4361 Starkey Road
Roanoke, VA 24018
Phone 540.774.0004

16890 Forest Rd
Forest, VA 24551
Phone 434.525.9355

1520 South Main Street
Blacksburg, VA 24060
Phone 540.552.6564

www.stegercreek.com
gifts@stegercreek.com

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Gaming Terrain Classes & Events

Atlantis Games & Comics
6231 Portsmouth Blvd
Portsmouth, VA 23701
Phone 757.465.1617

Atlantis Games & Comics
145 E Little Creek Rd
Norfolk, VA 23505
Phone 757.502.8954

www.atlantis-comics.com

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Department 56 Classes & Events

The Golden Goose
302 Mill St
Occoquan, VA 22125

www.goldgoose.com
goldgoose@verizon.net
Phone 703.494.4964

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Noel Eternal

Department 56 Classes & Events

Noel Eternel
461, Rue Saint-Sulpice
Montreal, QC H2Y 2V8
Canada

www.noeleternal.com

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Artists Emporium

Offering a variety of art classes and supplies.

Artists Emporium
1610 St. James Street
Winnipeg MB R3H0L2
Canada

www.artistsemporium.net
Phone 204.772.2421 / 800.665.0322