Almond Drop Bracelet and Earrings

Date: Sat., October 11, 2008 10:30am-4:30pm

Instructor: Gwen Fisher

Cost: 45.00

Level: Intermediate

The Almond Drops pattern uses the lace overlay technique that is used in the Double Rose Window and the Sea Star pattern. A finished bracelet with 6 drops measures about 7.5 inches, while a finished bracelet with 5 drops measures about 6.5 inches. The earrings dangle 1.5 inches below the bottom of the ear wire. In this class, you will learn how to make both the bracelet and the earrings. This pattern has been popular around the shop!!

Kepler Star net Bracelet

Date: Sunday, October 12, 2008 10:30am-4:00pm

Instructor: Gwen Fisher

Cost: 35.00

Level: Beginner

Kepler's Star is a very easy flat weave that is can be used to make wide bracelets and necklaces. This pattern is suitable for beginner beaders but there are enough variations to please even advanced weavers. This weave can be made any width by adding more rows, or you can use large or small seed beads, but even larger beads can also be incorporated. Kepler's Star sews up much faster than other common flat weaves such as peyote stitch or herringbone so that you can finish a bracelet in a single day. In class, you will learn several variations, including two ways to add a clasp.

Half Persian Chain Maille Bracelet

Date: Saturday, October 18, 200 10:30am-1:30pm

Instructor: Debbie Richards

Cost: $35.00

Level: Intermediate

The Half Persian chain maille bracelet looks like a flat, elegant chain. When created with two different colors of jump rings it looks like two chains woven together. This is a nice chain maille pattern. Done with green and red jump rings it will be perfect for Christmas.

Flower and Byzantine Earrings

Date: Sat., October 18, 2008 2:00pm-5:00pm

Instructor: Debbie Richards

Cost: $35.00

Level: Beginner

Chain maille is fun! This class will help get you ready for Christmas gift-giving by learning how to create chain maille earrings to give as gifts for family and friends.

The Wheel of Fortune Bracelet

Date: Sat., October 25, 2008 10:30am-4:30pm

Instructor: Melanie Doerman

Cost: $75.00

Level: Intermediate/Peyote skills

This fabulous, interactive piece uses peyote stitch for links that actually open and contain a fortune inside! An array of beads and crystals add drama and movement as the bracelet is worn or spun around the wrist. Go ahead, pick a fortune...

Fragments

Date: Sunday, October 26, 2008 10:30am-4:30pm

Instructor: Melanie Doerman

Cost: $75.00

Level: Intermediate/Peyote skills

Memories of family, friends, events or vacations can be made into wearable art! This bracelet is created by using glass slides to show off favorite photos, stamps, papers, feathers (whatever you can fit between the slides!), or small bottles with favorite items, which are bezeled and then joined to form a truly unique object of jewelry(bracelet)/art. Because it's made with slides it's a reversible bracelet. If you prefer, bezel with seed beads around a slide to create a pendant which can be hung on a necklace. This class is full of possibilities!

Lilypad

Date: November 1st, 2008 10:30am-4:00pm

Instructor: Huib Petersen

Cost: $85.00

Level: Intermediate

dragonfly

Date: November 2, 2208 10:30am-4:00pm

Instructor: Huib Petersen

Cost: $85.00

Level: Intermediate

rivoli rosebud setting

Date: Sat. Nov. 8th 2008 10:30am-4:00pm

Instructor: Debba Rofheart

Cost: $45.00

Level: intermediate

A quick and easy way to beautifully set 14mm Swarovski rivolis. Use seed beads and triangles to capture a sparkling rivoli stone in what looks like a jeweler's setting. Add Swarovski crystal bicones and seeds and transform the setting into a delicate rosebud. There are three variations of the bud and lots of opportunity for color changes to spark your creativity. Attach loops to make a pendant, earrings bracelets or chain together with the Art Deco Ribbon, taught separately.

Art Deco Ribbon

Date: Sat. November 15th 2008 10:30am - 4:00 pm

Instructor: Debba Rofheart

Cost: $45.00

Level: intermediate

Create gorgeous necklaces and bracelets in the Art Deco style. Elegant and sophisticated, the Art Deco Ribbon is a delicate chain woven with triangles, seeds and Swarovski crystals. The ribbon can be embellished with patterns of color changes and Swarovski bicone crystals--it can be as intricate or as subtle as you like. This ribbon blends seamlessly into the Rivoli Rosebud Setting to create fabulous jewelry. Bring your Rosebuds to class and learn how.

Here's what you can do when you take both classes !

Rivoli Rave

Date: Friday, January 9, 2009 10:30am-4:30pm

Instructor: Teresa Sullivan

Cost: $85.00

Level: All

Wow, this class gets creative with rivolis. In this class various sized rivolis will be encased in seed beads and then decorated to the beader's heart's content. These sparkly dangles can be used in necklaces, keychains, as adornment in your hair, on your purse or in your car, wherever you want to have a little bling!! Great idea for Christmas gifts created by you. Photos coming soon.

Crystal Curves

Date: Sat., January 10, 2009 10:30am-4:30pm

Instructor: Teresa Sullivan

Cost: $85.00

Level: All

Using peyote stitch, the student will make frilly seed bead components which are strung to form a bracelet. Additionally, crystals and beads can be strung on the bracelet to make it as casual or as dressy as you want your piece to be. Christmas gift idea!

Peyote Pods II

Date: Sun., Januray 11, 2009 10:30am-4:30pm

Instructor: Teresa Sullivan

Cost: $85.00

Level: All

Peyote Pods I was such a hit, we asked Teresa to please teach us the tubular peyote version. The tubular peyote pods can be made in a bazillion color combinations and make one fine bangle bracelet! But why stop with one? Two, three, or four bangles on your wrist are all the more gorgeous. Teresa also promises to teach us a special 3 drop increase/decrease as time allows.

Cabochon Class

Date: To Be Announced - please ask if interested

Instructor: Jennifer Riley-Akers

Cost: 35.00

Level: All

What do you do with a bead without a hole? or a stone? Take this class and find out how to “bead” around your “hole-less” bead or stone, or shell or whatever you may have that you always wanted to make into a pendent for a necklace.

Beginning peyote Class

Date: To Be Announced - please ask if interested

For those who might be interested in Melanie's Beaded Locket class (happening in October) or those who just want to learn peyote stitch, Vicki would be happy to schedule a peyote class with you. Please either let us know by email or via phone 547-1578 if you are interested. The class is 3 hours and the cost is $25.

basic wire earrings and clasps

Instructor: Karen Wilkins

Cost: 25.00

Learn how to make your own ear wires and clasps using fine wire. This class is aimed at beginning students.

Class Policies

Pre-registration and payment in full at time of registration is required for all classes and workshops.

72 hours notice of cancellation prior to class is required to receive credit toward a future class. If classes are canceled due to low enrollment a refund will be given.

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