Happy New Year!!!
We hope 2011 was a great year for you and that this new year will bring you another wonderful 365 days.
Why not start it off right with learning a new skill to amp up your beading? We have plenty of classes to choose from whether your a beginner or seasoned beader.
Take a look below and give us a call to sign up or visit us at the store.
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Personalized Charm Necklace
Saturday, January 28th 3:00-5:00
Thursday, February 16th 3:00-5:00Cost: $40
Materials: not included
Materials: not included
Just in time for the holidays! This beautiful necklace features a hammered circular charm holder that can be embellished with the birthstones and charms of your choice. This can be suspended from a leather cord with an adjustable sliding knot closure. The charm holder is easily opened and closed by hand so the look of your necklace can be endlessly changed or added to. A variety of techniques will be taught in this class including wrapped loops, briolette wraps, hammering, and adjustable sliding knots.
Basic Wire Working
Saturday, January 14th 11:00-1:00
Saturday, February 18th 2:00-4:00Cost: $50
Materials: included
Materials: included
This class begins with an introduction to different types of wire and common tools. Learn hands-on basic wire working techniques such as a simple loop and a wire wrapped loop. Use your new skills to create a beautiful pearl necklace and earring set to wear home. The size of this class is limited to 4 people.
Earring Basics
Saturday, January 21st 11:00-1:00
Saturday, January 21st 11:00-1:00
Thursday, February 2nd 2:00-4:00
Cost: $50
Materials: included
Materials: included
Learn basic earring making techniques and leave with three distinctly different pairs. The earrings will be composed of sterling silver findings adorned with pearls, semi-precious and Czech glass beads. The size of this class is limited to 6 people.
Five Minute Wire Ring
Saturday, January 7th 11:00-12:00
Thursda, February 16th 11:00-12:00
Cost: $20
Materials: not included
Materials: not included
Learn the easiest, fastest and cheapest way to make a ring. The materials for a sterling silver version only cost about $4 and the most difficult part may be choosing which bead to use next! ...but why choose? Make a ring for every finger! The size of this workshop is limited to 6 students.
All Knotted Up
Saturday, January 14th 11:00-1:00
Saturday, January 14th 11:00-1:00
Friday, February 3rd 11:00-1:00
Cost: $45
Materials: included
Materials: included
This class is "knot" difficult! You will learn to make a unique necklace using colorful silk thread and a variety of fresh water pearls and semi-precious stones. The size of this class is limited to 4 people.
Leather Wrap Bracelet
Saturday, January 21st 3:00-5:00
Friday, February 17th 11:00-1:00
Cost: $45
Materials: not included
You've probably seen them in designer catalogs and boutiques and they cost a fortune! Now you can learn to make these stylish bracelets yourself for a fraction of the price. Each student will choose their own beads, leather cord and button closure. This doubled bracelet can even be worn as a short necklace!
Calder Pendant
Friday, February 17th 3:00-5:00Cost: $45
Materials: not included
Friday, February 17th 3:00-5:00Cost: $45
Materials: not included
Encase a special stone in a lovely, scalloped frame of heavy gauge wire. Inspired by the incredible work of Alexander Calder, this fun and flexible wire-wrapping technique accommodates a bead of almost any size or shape. You could also take a cue from Calder himself and encase something unexpected like a beautiful fragment of broken pottery. Whatever you choose, this technique will surely become a treasured addition to you jewelry-making repertoire.
Wire Wrapped Cabochon
Saturday, January 21st 11:00-1:00Cost: $65 per student
Groups of 3-4: save $10/person
Materials: included (students must provide their own cabochon)
Create a stunning and functional wire frame for a cabochon (a flat-backed stone without a hole). This technique can accommodate any shape stone and be embellished with spirals, scrolls, and even beads! Basic Wire working is a prerequisite to this class. This class will accommodate up to 4 students.
Forged Clasps
*Arrange a class based on your schedule
*Arrange a class based on your schedule
Cost: $60
Materials: not included
Materials: not included
Can't find the perfect clasp to finish off your newest creation? Make it yourself! Learn to forge three different types of clasps out of heavy gauge wire: toggle, hook-and-eye and "S" hook. We will be using a variety of pliers as well as a steel bench block and chasing hammer. Be sure to bring earplugs for a LOUD and fun hands-on class!
Fused Silver Bracelet
*Arrange a class based on your schedule
Cost: $75
Materials: not included
Materials: not included
Create a chain bracelet using fine silver wire. This fusing technique requires no soldering, enabling you to readily create a substantial and beautiful bracelet using a small torch and firing brick. The size of this class is limited to 6 people. Basic wire working is a prerequisite to this class.
Gemstone Embellished Hoops
*Arrange a class based on your schedule
Cost: $75
Groups of 3-4: save $10/person
Materials: included
Materials: included
In this class you will hand forge your own sterling silver or gold-filled hoops. Learn to wire wrapp sparkling semi-precious stones around handmade frames to create an amazing pair of earrings. This class will accommodate up to 5 people.
Earring Components From Scratch
*Arrange a class based on your schedule
Cost: $60
Materials: not includedStore bought chandelier components can be very expensive. In this class you will make two pairs of sterling silver chandelier findings and a pair of hammered hoops from scratch. Get ready to hammer out your aggressions!
Cost: $60
Materials: not includedStore bought chandelier components can be very expensive. In this class you will make two pairs of sterling silver chandelier findings and a pair of hammered hoops from scratch. Get ready to hammer out your aggressions!
Basic Stringing
*Arrange a class based on your schedule
Cost: FREE
Materials: not included
This class is catered towards beginners only. You will learn the basics of stringing and clasping a beaded bracelet using an array of Bumble Beads baubles! Materials are NOT included. Call to reserve your seat. Quick! Only 5 spots available.
Falling Leaves Necklace
*Arrange a class based on your schedule
Cost: $60
Cost: $60
Materials: included
Learn to wire wrap these lovely top drilled Czech glass leaves and attach them to a delicate chain. The briolette is a very popular and eye catching teardrop shape. They requiring a few more steps then your basic wire wrap. This technique will open a whole new world of possibilities!
