June - July 2015

Shimmering Flat Spiral \ $25Thursday, June 4 (6-8pm) ORThursday, July 16 (6-8pm)The classic use of seed beads and crystals makes thisbracelet universal and timeless. Based on the traditional“spiral” stitch, this design keeps the spirals at a low profilegiving the stitch a distinctly different look and feel. Combinecolors of your choice and join in on the fun! A perfectclass for beginners. Basic bead weaving experience ishelpful but not required. Materials list.by Gwen Duyao

Bridal “Sweet” \ $25Saturday, June 6 (10am-12pm)This delicate necklace and earring set say “I do” in thesweetest way. Learn to work medium gauge wire into heart shapes that translate into a neck piece and cleverpost earrings. Beautiful pearl and crystal drops completethe look. All skill levels welcome. Some wire workingexperience is helpful but not required. Materials list.

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Flat Even Count Peyote fs \ $25Wednesday, June 10 (6-9pm) Join us as we learn one of the most basic off-loom beadweaving technique. The peyote stitch has been seen in Native American beadwork as well as Ancient Egyptian artifacts. It can be woven in an even count or odd count of beads per row, although this class will be focused on the more popular even count. This design features achevron pattern that’ll help you understand how to read apatterned graph. All skill levels welcome. Materials list.by Wendy Remmers

Fancy Air Balloon Earrings \ $25Saturday, June 13 (10am-12pm)You’ll get carried away while weaving this lovely pair of earrings. Use netting stitches to layer rows of seedbeads and crystals to create these hot air balloon inspiredearrings. Complete by wire wrapping to ear wires. This is a great introductory or follow-up project to any beadweaving class. Basic bead weaving and wire linking experience is helpful but not required. Materials list.

by Jennifer Soltero

Lone Rose \ $45Saturday, June 13 (1-5pm)Flowers can symbolize so many things from love andfriendship to good luck and encouragement. No matterwhat flower you choose to create for this piece your bead embroidery skill will sparkle and shine. As a bonus,you will create a tubular herringbone necklace featuringsome unusual beads that compliments the unique compo-nents in the flower itself. Basic bead weaving experi-ence is required. Materials list.by Nicole Eatherly

Social Media Marketing \ $45Thursday, June 11 (6-9pm)This seminar is an introduction to social media for market-ing and is geared to jewelry entrepreneurs who have juststarted up, or existing ones wanting to improve their pres-ence. Social media can enable you to further your reach to more customers and possibly bring notable success. Wewill explore techniques and strategies to achieve a strongerpresence online and be seen by customers that share yourinterest. A small first step can lead to big success!by Scott Remmers

Infinite Love Bangle \ $25Sunday, June 14 (10am-12pm)Learn to work up these “CUTE” bangles in a snap! Heavy gauge wire and strong hands make these simple, but lovely expressions of love. The infinity and heart shapes are eternal symbols of love. Students will learn to use a heavy duty steel bracelet mandrel to shape and have the option to patina their pieces. Good handstrength is required to move heavy gauge wire. Materials list.by Kat Clark

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Sunburst Pendant \ $45Sunday, June 14 (1-5pm)The beauty of two textured metals and a gorgeous stonecabochon combines to make an exquisite pendant using a cold connection riveting technique. Students will learnhow to die cut metal, texture using embossing and riveting hammers as well as a dimple plier, and set a stone with a hand made bezel crafted from a metal disc or sheet.Metal working and cold connection experience ishelpful but not required. Materials list.by Kat Clark

Knotting Basics \ $25Sunday, June 7 (10am-12pm)There’s no comparison to an elegantly and professionallyknotted necklace or bracelet. Knots protect and secureyour most treasured pearls or beads, and enables yourpiece to drape so naturally. Learn how to choose and work with silk threads and finish with clamshell beadtips.All skill levels welcome. Materials list.

by Andrea Morris

Advanced Knotting \ $35Sunday, June 7 (1-4pm)Use the old pros knotting techniques to create a piece ofjewelry with a near hidden closure using french bullion wire.Also learn how to drill pearls to accommodate the doublingback of the silk to create a clean finish. You may alsochoose to create an “infinity” style necklace that dropsright over your head and uses a hidden joining technique.Basic knotting experience is required. Materials list.

by Andrea Morris

Free Spirit \ $25Wednesday, June 24 (6-8pm)Ahh, remembering the good ole days when we were young,light-hearted, and fancy-free! This pendant brings back thefeeling for Jennifer which she’d like to share while teachingstudents how to encase a special cabochon of choice usingodd-count peyote, right angle weave and netting stitches.Finish with charm embellishments that are meaningful.Basic bead weaving experience, including peyotestitch, is required. Materials list.by Jennifer Soltero

Orabelle \ $45Sunday, June 21 (1-5pm)Orabelle translates to “beautiful seacoast” which is mimicked through the twisted rope strands representingocean waves. Students will reinforce techniques in twistedherringbone and peyote stitching to create this jeweledtreasure swept from the sea. Peyote and herringbonestitch experience is required. Materials list.

by Jennifer Soltero

Catch-A-Charm Bangle \ $25Saturday, June 20 (10am-12pm)Learn to make this chic bangle and dress it up any wayyou like. Students will learn to form heavy gauge wire into a cuff with a built in catch. Embellish it with crystals, pearls,gemstone briolettes, charms, etc. Texture the wire or leave it smooth. This is one versatile bangle. Wire wrapping experience is helpful but not required. Good handstrength is required. Materials list.

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Super Slinky Cuff \ $25Tuesday, June 16 (6-8pm)Crazy for SuperDuos? Who isn’t! Here’s a slinky and fluid bracelet that is easily modified to whatever width you’d prefer to wear. Reinforce your peyote stitch skills,learning how to work in two-hole beads instead of tradi-tional seed beads, while also gaining an embellishmentstitch using cute little 15º seed beads that can either compliment or blend in with those luscious SuperDuos.Peyote stitch experience is required. Materials list.by Gwen Duyao

Intro to Chainmaille \ $35Thursday, June 18 (6-9pm)Introduce yourself to the world of chainmaille in this com-prehensive workshop. We’ll discuss the importance of preci-sion sized jump rings, how to prepare and work with jumprings, type of pliers to use, and how to weave this simpleyet impressive Spiral Chain. From here you will have the skillsto advance to more complex chainmaille weaves and beyond.All skill levels welcome. Required jump ring kits avail-able in SS, SF, brass, copper, bronze. Materials list.by Wendy Remmers

Start Your Own Jewelry Business \ $45Thursday, June 25 (6-9pm)Take a closer look at the ABCs of starting your own jewelry business. Topics include how to start your businessby writing a business plan, acquire business related licenses,as well as marketing, branding, pricing, and so much more.Copyrights and ethics of jewelry design will also be dis-cussed. You will walk away with valuable information that will be the foundation of your new or current business.

by Scott Remmers

Beading Fundamentals \ $35 (includes all materials)Sunday, June 28 (10am-12pm) ORWednesday, July 22 (10am-12pm) weekdayNew at beading? This class is especially designed for you.Learn the basics on beads, findings, stringing materials,tools, and how to get started in the wonderful world ofbeading. You’ll make a bead strung bracelet using all the latest findings and tools to ensure that you develop a solid foundation and get you on your way. All skill levelswelcome. Includes all materials.by Wendy Remmers

Kumihimo fs \ $25Saturday, June 27 (10am-1pm) Get a comprehensive introduction to the popular braidingtechnique called kumihimo! During this class you will learnhow to set up the disk, what materials are appropriate touse, and the technique of kumihimo. An affordable kumi-himo foam disk will be used to construct the bracelet afterwhich you will learn a quick and easy finishing technique.All skill levels welcome. Some prep work is required.Materials list.by Sheilah Cleary

Bead Looming fs \ $25Saturday, June 27 (2-5pm)Allow me to introduce you to looming. During this class you will learn how to set up the loom, what materials areappropriate to use, and the technique of looming. Most importantly you will learn three different techniques for finishing, none of which involve sewing in the threads. Thisclass will also address several ways to add a clasp, and anadded bonus of learning how to graph your own designsfor the future. All skill levels welcome. Materials list.by Sheilah Cleary

Tubular Herringbone fs \ $25Wednesday, June 17 (6-9pm)The Herringbone stitch is also referred to as Ndebele, andis a delicate and fluid stitch. This class will concentrate ona tubular version of the herringbone stitch where we’ll startwith size 11º seed beads and graduate it up to 8º and 6ºand back down to the 11º creating this undulating rope style bracelet. It is a perfect stitch for necklaces andbracelets alike and is a great foundation stitch to add toyour wheelhouse. All skill levels welcome. Materials list.by Wendy Remmers

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Tabbed Cab Pendant or Cuff \ $35Saturday, June 20 (1-4pm)Learn to tab set a gorgeous cabochon stone using coldmetal working techniques. Students will learn to cut tabs in metal, set a stone, texture, bail making and rivet setting.Pre-cut metal discs can be used for the project dependingupon the stone shape and size or students may use sheetfor larger pieces. Students may choose to make either apendant or cuff in class. Metal fabrication experience is helpful but not required. Materials list.by Kat Clark

Celtic Star Pendant \ $25Sunday, June 21 (10am-12pm)Weave this stylish six pointed celtic star pendant using four sizes of jump rings. You’ll learn how to work in tightspaces and pick up on tips that makes inserting and closing rings a bit easier. See how quick and easy this pendant can be to create. Basic chainmaille experienceis required. Required jump ring kits available in SS, SF,brass, copper, bronze, and two-tone combinations. Materials list.by Wendy Remmers

Earring Basics \ $25Sunday, July 5 (10am-12pm)Earrings are like the icing on the cake. It completes a jewelry set and is one of the sweetest ways to acces-sorize! Class includes instruction on creating wire wrappeddangles using head pins, a briolette wire wrap technique,and also creating your very own custom ear wires. You’llleave wearing at least one pair of earrings and a new skillto add to your bead repertoire! All skill levels welcome.Materials list.by Wendy Remmers

Starry Starry Night \ $65Sunday, July 12 (10am-5pm)Let’s create a masterpiece! Van Gogh did it with paint but you can do it with beads. Take some dichroic dots, an assortment of seed beads, brick beads, some crystalsand mix them up to make your very own version of aswirling and dazzling Starry Starry Night necklace.Ndebele or tubular herringbone stitch experience is required. Materials list.

by Sheilah Cleary

Doily Delight \ $25Thursday, July 2 (6-8pm)Ever heard of doily jewelry? They are lacy and dainty and cute as a button but are fragile and easily soiled so the quest to create a chic beaded version was a must. In this class you will work with the ever popular two-holeSuperDuo bead while learning two patterns that you’ll mix and match to create a delightful bracelet or necklacedesign. Basic bead weaving experience is required.Materials list.by Catherine Parks

Garden Shimmer \ $45Sunday, July 5 (1-5pm)Sparkling little delicate pieces is what Lananh is known forand this design is right in line. This matching pendant andearring set will teach you how to bezel around a crystalchaton using peyote and herringbone stitches. Each flowerhas five petals, with double layered petals on the pendantcreating a three dimensional effect. Herringbone andpeyote stitch experience is required. Materials list.

by Lananh Bui

Summer Leaf Ring \ $25Saturday, July 11 (10am-12pm)Show off a couple of pretty pearls or stones with this wirewrapped ring. Ring armature and wire weaving are themain skills learned in this class. Lovely gemstone rondellesenhance the leaf and perfectly compliments the pearls.Good hand strength is required to move heavy gaugewire. Materials list.

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Ginkgo Cuff \ $35Wednesday, July 1 (6-9pm)Learn to craft this beautiful piece from sheet metal using a variety of texturing hammers and dimpling tools to bring life to this cuff. Previous sheet metal experience and familiarity of texturing is a must. Free form drawing on metal encouraged. This cuff can also be made with a single or double Ginkgo leaf. Sheet metal and texturingexperience is required. Materials list.

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Gypsy Charm Bracelet \ $35Saturday, July 11 (1-4pm)Join Kat in making a lot of “music” when creating andwearing this bracelet! You’ll be texturing, rivet setting, and metal stamping. Wire wrapping embellishment beadspulls it all together to make a fun and versatile bracelet. Not for the work shy student, but a great way to learn a lot of techniques in one class! All skill levels welcome.Materials list.

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Lion’s Mane \ $45Sunday, June 28 (1-5pm) This striking bracelet has a bit of ferocity and strength be-hind it, yet deceptively fun to create. This piece shakes andmoves when you wear it, really showing off the fringe thatsurrounds a bead embroidered center. If you’ve been a littlehesitant to try bead embroidery this is just the project tojump in and get your feet wet! Experienced bead embroi-derers will add other bead weaving techniques to theirrepertoire. Peyote stitch experience is helpful but notrequired. Materials list.

by Nicole Eatherly

Full Persian Chain \ $35Saturday, July 4 (2-5pm)Learn how to weave this slinky and flexible graduatedchain necklace incorporating various size rings to achieve a fluid graduation. If you enjoy wearing your jewelry as aset you can also make a graduated pair of earrings and aregular full persian bracelet. Learn holding and weavingtechniques that will make this design move along quickly.Basic chainmaille experience is required. Requiredjump ring kits available in SS, SF, brass, copper, andbronze. Materials list.

by Wendy Remmers

Chain & Leather Magic Part Deux \ $35Saturday, July 4 (10am-1pm)Wow! What an outstanding piece of jewelry. This chain and leather strip (or cord) combination is a good exampleof how the whole can sometimes go way beyond the sum of its parts. This beautiful piece with its dazzling crystal embellishment is put together in a way that defies description, but after just a few hours of class time you’ll learn exactly how it’s done. All skill levels welcome. Materials list.by Sheilah Cleary

Trinket Treasures \ $25Wednesday, July 8 (6-8pm)Collect all those beads and trinkets you’ve acquiredand link them together creating this adorable treasureof memories. Learn traditional wire looping techniquesto connect and dangle beads or use the popular One-Step Looper tool to get the job done in just minutes. Either way, you’ll leave with a meaningful necklace thatis sure to bring you a lot of joy. Basic wire workingexperience is helpful but not required. Materials list.by Andrea Morris

Tryzantine Chain \ $35Thursday, July 9 (6-9pm)If you’ve tried the Byzantine, you are going to want to dothe Tryzantine. It may resemble each other but it has its owncharm and is vastly different in its creation. It requires threesizes of jump rings and tips and tricks will be shared tomake this as easy as possible to assemble. Basic chain-maille experience is required. Required jump ring kitsavailable in two-tone options: SS or SF with copper,brass, or bronze. Materials list.by Wendy Remmers

My Cup Runneth Over \ $65Saturday, July 18 (10am-5pm)The flashing crystals embedded in this work of art will besure to catch everyone’s eye. A kumihimo disk will be usedto construct the necklace portion after which you will learnto make the jeweled peyote stitch carrier that holds theunique cup of flowing, glittering Victorian style tassels. Peyote stitch or basic bead weaving experience is required. Materials list.

by Sheilah Cleary

Raven’s Eye \ $55Sunday, July 19 (12-5pm)The Raven, symbolic for many things including wisdom andknowledge. I like to think of this pendant as an eye that willguide and protect us. First you’ll bezel a large facetted crys-tal using netting and herringbone stitches that is accentedwith dots of tiny pearls. Then stitch a rope necklace that is seamlessly stitched into the pendant and finish with acustom toggle and loop clasp. Peyote and herringbonestitch experience is required. Materials list.by Wendy Remmers

Where’s My Cocktail? \ $35Thursday, July 23 (6-9pm)The Cocktail Ring, coined in the 20s during the prohibitionperiod when alcohol was banned and underground cocktailparties were born. Women dressed flamboyantly, includingtheir accessories, resulting in the birth of the large cocktailring initially representing their status. Create your ownbeaded version featuring a brilliant rivoli crystal with a comfortable peyote stitched band. Peyote stitch experi-ence is required. Materials list.by Jennifer Soltero

Canyon Jewels \ $35Wednesday, July 29 (6-9pm)As the sun sets in the Grand Canyon, the sky glows inshades of jewel tones that this necklace is inspired by. The focus of this class is to create an armature that fitsyour neckline and use a wire binding technique that formspeaks on a wire wrapped focal. Finish by wire wrappinggemstone or crystal drops. Wire wrapping experience is required. Materials list.

by Jennifer Soltero

Craft Show Success \ $45Thursday, July 30 (6-9pm)One of the most successful ways to sell your handmadejewelry is through local and regional craft shows. Learnhow to select the shows that best fits your business, howmuch inventory to bring, what’s the best booth size for you,how to design and layout your booth and how to displayyour jewelry. This class will help you boost your sales andprovide valuable marketing and sales tips!

by Scott Remmers

Secret Saturday Sampler \ $65 (includes all materials)Saturday, July 25 (12-5pm)We all love a little mystery, especially when it rarely disap-points. The hint is that this particular project has somethingto do with bead weaving. Just bring yourself, and perhapsyour reading glasses, because everything else is included.Basic bead weaving experience is required. Includesall materials.

by Wendy Remmers

Calla Lily Earrings \ $25Sunday, July 26 (10am-12pm)Learn to cut and form sheet metal into a lovely calla lilydrop for a darling pair of earrings. Fresh water pearls andcrystal rondelles add to the lure of these light as a featherdesign. A matching set of custom ear wires completes thelook. Prior sheet metal experience is helpful but not required. Materials list.

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Eclipse Pendant Necklace \ $35Sunday, July 26 (1-4pm)The Eclipse Pendant Necklace is a study of simplicity. Two metals are brought together to form a cohesive piecereminiscent of a partially eclisped moon. An elegant curvingneck piece, along with chain brings the necklace full circle.Techniques include dapping, texturing, wire forming andrivet setting. Metal working experience is helpful but not required. Good hand strength is a must for movingheavy gauge wire. Materials list.by Kat Clark

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Crowned Jewel \ $55Saturday, August 1 (12-5pm) This Romanesque inspired piece features facetted jewelsstudded completely around the band with a clever snap closure for a seamless and perfect fit. Start with a quickand simple peyote band that will be embellished with radiant crystals and stiching that will crown your jewelsand make you feel like royalty. Peyote stitch experienceis required. Materials list.

by Wendy Remmers

Roundmaille Sampler \ $35Wednesday, July 15 (6-9pm)Students will combine the traditional “roundmaille” with the “turkish” and “inverted” roundmaille pattern to create thisbeautiful sampler bracelet. This allows students to essen-tially learn three weaves in one class! Roundmaille is a ropestyle chain and happens to be a tight weave therefore givingthe bracelet a bit of weight. Basic chainmaille experienceis required. Required jump ring kits available in SS, SF,copper, brass, or bronze. Materials list.by Wendy Remmers

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Earring Basics 10a-12pGarden Shimmer 1-5p

Tryzantine Chain 6-9p Summer Leaf Ring 10a-12pGypsy Charm Bracelet 1-4p

Trinket Treasures 6-8p

Starry Starry Night 10a-5p Shimmering Flat Spiral 6-8p 4th Session 2015Registration Starts

My Cup Runneth Over 10a-5pRoundmaille Sampler 6-9p

Raven’s Eye 12-5p Where’s My Cocktail! 6-9p Secret Saturday Sampler 12-5pBeading Fundamentals 10a-12p

Call Lily Earrings 10a-12pEclipse Pendant 1-4p

Craft Show Success 6-9p Crowned Jewel 12-5pCanyon Jewels 6-9p

Doily Delight 6-8p Chain & Leather Pt Deux 10a-1pFull Persian Chain 2-5p

Ginkgo Cuff 6-9p

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Knotting Basics 10a-12pAdvanced Knotting 1-4p

Social Media Marketing 6-9p Fancy Air Balloon Ear 10a-12pLone Rose 1-5p

Flat Even Peyote fs 6-9p

Infinite Love Bangles 10a-12pSunburst Pendant 1-5p

Super Slinky Cuff 6-8p Intro to Chainmaille 6-9p Catch-A-Charm Bangle 10a-12pTabbed Cab 1-4p

Tubular Herringbone fs 6-9p

Celtic Star Pendant 10a-12pOrabelle 1-5p

Start Your Jewelry Biz 6-9p Kumihimo fs 10a-1pBead Looming fs 2-5p

Free Spirit 6-8p

Beading Fundamentals 10a-12pLion’s Mane 1-5p

Shimmering Flat Spiral 6-8p Bridal “Sweet” 10a-12pDbl Wave Pearl Cuff OF 1-4p

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