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Kelly Wiese, National Designer/Instructor
Circular Paths Bracelet |
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A new approach to a fabulous sculptural design. This contemporary bracelet is constructed of seed beads, glass pearls, crystals, and drop beads. The clasp is part of the design. Kelly’s pattern is easy to follow with lots of photos and understandable instructions. Kit comes in two different colors. Class fee is $51 and includes the kit with everything you will need to make this beautiful bracelet. Skill level: Intermediate - 3 hour class - Morning |
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Kelly Wiese, National Designer/Instructor
Ribbon Lace Necklace |
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This design swings into fashion with a ribbon-like pendant and fringe to set it off. Constructed of seed beads, glass pearls, crystals, and drop beads, this necklace is made in individual chains connected together. Kelly’s pattern is easy to follow with lots of photos and understandable instructions. Kit comes in two different colors. Class fee is $53 and includes the kit with everything you will need to make this beautiful bracelet. You will need to supply scissors, thread heaven, and a bead mat. Skill level: Intermediate - 3 hour class - Afternoon |
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Colleen Bravo
Cleopatra's Pendant |
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A beautiful piece of handmade jewelry provides a unique accent to any outfit. The tradition of wire jewelry is over 4000 years old. Learn how to make this gorgeous pendant using square wire and beads. You will learn how to create the wire wraps using pliers and side cutters. Class fee is $60 and includes the wire and beads. You will need to supply chain nose pliers, flat nose pliers, round nose pliers, side cutters, and a bead mat. Skill level: Beginner - 3 hour class - Morning |
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Colleen Bravo
Wire-wrapped Cabochon |
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Wrap a flat bead or cabochon with square and half-round wire. You will learn how to create the wire wraps using pliers and side cutters. Once the bail is created, you will then learn embellishment techniques creating curly-q, rolled buns, and wraps. Class fee is $60 and includes the wire and beads. You will need to supply chain nose pliers, flat nose pliers, round nose pliers, side cutters, and a bead mat. Skill level: Beginner - 3 hour class - Afternoon |
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Paul Ricks
Looming with Paul |
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Learn how to loom using Paul’s unique easy to warp loom. You will learn what warping and wefting is, how to warp a loom, how to read a loom beadweaving pattern, remove your finished piece from the loom and finish off. Class fee is $50 and includes loom. Paul will supply the beads, thread, and needles. Skill level: Beginner - 3 hour class - Morning |
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Paul Ricks
Looming with Paul |
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Learn how to loom using Paul’s unique easy to warp loom. You will learn what warping and wefting is, how to warp a loom, how to read a loom beadweaving pattern, remove your finished piece from the loom and finish off. Class fee is $50 and includes loom. Paul will supply the beads, thread, and needles. Skill level: Beginner - 3 hour class - Afternoon |
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Jenn Teevens
Byzantine Weave Bracelet |
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The Byzantine weave is a member of the European chainmaille family. It is constructed of jump rings. In this class you will learn how to use pliers and jump ring opener to make this classic design. Byzantine looks complicated, but people never fail to be surprised at how easy it is to weave. You need flat nose pliers and bead mat. Class fee is $50 and includes kit. Skill level: Beginner - 3 hour class - Morning |
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Jenn Teevens
Jenn's Pind Bracelet |
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An illusion of knots, this is a truly wonderful chainmaille design that is fascinating to learn and fun to wear. You will wow your friends with this one. Make it with either square or round jump rings. Class fee is $50 and includes kit. You will need to bring flat nose pliers and bead mat. Skill level: Beginner - 3 hour class - Afternoon |
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Shannon Skubal
Triple Crocheted Wire Necklace |
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Crochet a three-strand necklace using high quality non-tarnish plated wire and glass beads or gemstones, and learn how to finish it off with matching findings. The result is an enchanting piece of lacy jewelry. This creation is deceptively easy to make. You don’t need to know how to crochet to learn this easy project. Class fee is $50 and includes kit of beads, wire, and findings. You need size K (10.5mm) crochet hook (plastic preferably, but metal will work), round nose pliers, and flat nose pliers. Skill level: Beginner - 3 hour class - Morning |
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Frani (the Grani) Marsh
Asher's Inspiration Necklace |
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Unearth the ancient art of Viking Knit. In this class you will understand how to weave a double Viking knit neck chain and discover how to make a wire herringbone teardrop pendant. Learn tricks at how to make the Viking chain look endless and how to finish off the ends. Be careful, it is addictive. Class fee is $60 and includes kit of wire, beads, teardrop pendant, and findings. You will need to bring flat nose pliers, chain nose pliers, side cutters, and round nose pliers. Skill level: Intermediate - 3 hour class - Afternoon |
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Jean Cardinal
Beaded Bead |
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The crystals in the Barrel Bead peek out through the seed bead netting, adding depth and sparkle to this elegant focal bead. You can wear the Barrel Bead alone on a ribbon necklace or chain or with a combination of other beads to create a beaded necklace. Class fee is $30 and includes kit. You need size 11 or 12 beading needles, size D Nymo, scissors and bead mat. Skill level: Intermediate - 3 hour class - Morning |
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Jean Cardinal
Crystal & Pearl Bling Ring |
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Create these rings in right angle weave using seed beads and crystals. Fun to make and fun to wear, you will want to create several of these in different colors to go with all of your wardrobe. They make wonderful gifts, too. Class fee is $30 and includes kit. You need size 11 or 12 beading needles, size D Nymo, scissors and bead mat. Skill level: Beginner - 3 hour class - Afternoon |
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Kim Hilbert -
Polymer Clay for Beginners: Caning/Application Technique |
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This comprehensive introduction to working with polymer clay begins with a discussion of safety basics, a demonstration of how to use an array of polymer clay tools, and useful tips for conditioning clay. You will explore techniques such as blending and simple caning. Class fee is $75 and includes everything needed including your tools. Skill level: Beginner - Morning |
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Kim Hilbert
Polymer Clay: Beads & Pendants |
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Take polymer clay techniques to the next level. In this class, you will learn how to make beads and a pendant for a dazzling necklace. Class Fee is $75 and includes everything needed including your tools. Skill level: High Beginner - 3 hour class - Afternoon |
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Nancy Schneider
Woven Wire Party Ring |
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Learn how to weave this fun party ring using small gauge wire and create the decorative top using wire loops, rolled buns, and beads. You will learn how to use a clamp, round nose pliers, and flat nose pliers to quickly make this fun ring. Class fee is $40 and includes wire and beads. You will need to supply round nose pliers, flat nose pliers, chain nose pliers, side cutters and bead mat. Skill level: Intermediate - 3 hour class - Morning |
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Nancy Schneider
Kumihimo Beaded Bracelet |
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Kumihimo, the art of Japanese braiding, can look intimidating, but it is actually easy and fun. Students will use a low-cost loom. Learn how to replicate the look of crochet ropes with beads. A demonstration on the marudai will be included in class. Class fee is $55 and includes the kit of everything you will need including the Kumihimo round loom. Skill level: Intermediate - 3 hour class - Afternoon |
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Cathy Virden
Beading Around A Cabochon |
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Incorporating cabochons is a great way to expand on seed beaded jewelry designs, and the basic technique is not that difficult to master. Learn how to sew beads around a cabochon to create a beautiful pendant. Class fee is $65 and includes cab and beads. You need Nymo size B or D thread, size 12 sharps needles, scissors, bead mat and a task light if needed. Skill level: Advanced Beginner - All Day Class |
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Liz Kettle
Resin Charm Bracelet |
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Create unique charms for a memory bracelet using resin, images and bezels. Discover how to use resin in bezels and molds; create small bead charms using wire or headpins and beads; and learn how to attach the charms to a chain bracelet. Class fee is $50 and includes everything you will need to make your bracelet. You will need to bring small pictures or images. Instructor provides tools and assortment of images for your use. Skill level: Beginner - 3 hour class - Morning (offered again in the afternoon) |
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Liz Kettle
Resin Charm Bracelet |
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Create unique charms for a memory bracelet using resin, images and bezels. Discover how to use resin in bezels and molds; create small bead charms using wire or headpins and beads; and learn how to attach the charms to a chain bracelet. Class fee is $50 and includes everything you will need to make your bracelet. You will need to bring small pictures or images. Instructor provides tools and assortment of images for your use. Skill level: Beginner - 3 hour class - Afternoon (this is a repeat of the morning class) |
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Laurra Fitzgerald
Precious Metal Clay Basics |
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Learn to shape, and carve a design into moist, pliable clay. You will learn how to use a butane torch and how to finish the piece. Once your creation is fired, you are left with .999 silver which is the equivalent of fine silver. This medium allows anyone with a desire, to create silver works of art!. Class fee is $70 and includes your materials. The instructor will provide the needed tools. Skill level: Beginner - 3 hour class - Morning |
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Laurra Fitzgerald
Precious Metal Clay & Dichroic Glass |
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Learn how to create and shape metal clay around a dichroic glass cabochon. You will learn the basics in rolling and shaping the metal clay around the cabochon. Once your creation is fired, you are left with .999 silver which is the equivalent of fine silver. This medium allows anyone with a desire, to create silver works of art!. Class fee is $85 and includes your materials. The instructor will provide the needed tools. Skill level: Intermediate—3 hour class - Afternoon |
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In case your 1st choice is sold out, be ready with your 2nd and 3rd choices.
Remember, your class selections are not final until payment is received.
To ensure availability and avoid waiting in line, we encourage you to
pre-register as seating is limited to eight attendees per class.
Cash, check, VISA, and MasterCard accepted All classes include kits for the
basic materials. Attendees responsible to bring tools, scissors, bead lamps, etc
that is required for each class. Maximum class size is eight attendees. No
children under 12.