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COILED & RIVETED CUFF

September October November December 2011

F U S I O N B E A D S

Fusion Beads, Inc. 3830 Stone Way N Seattle, WA 98103Hours: Monday-Sunday 10-6 Tuesday 10-7 Phone: 206.782.4595

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FREEFORM PEYOTE RUFFLES CRESCENT: TWINED WIRE EARRINGS

ROYAL CROWN RING BLEEDING HEART LES TROIS BRACELET

WIRE WRAP BANGLES THE DUCHESS BRACELET HOW TIME FLIES

PODS: TWINED WIRE BROOCH LACEWORK BRACELET BASIC RIVETING

N E W C L A S S E S !

GUEST INSTRUCTOR: MELANIE POTTER

CANCELLATION POLICYFive days’ notice is required for a full refund or to reschedule your class. If canceling less than five days prior toclass, a refund may be given if we can fill your spot from the waiting list.A class may be canceled due to lack of sign-ups. If your class is canceled, we will notify you three days prior tothe scheduled class.

REGISTRATIONYou may register in the store or over the phone with a credit card. Registration opens at 10am August 25, 2011. Sign up for two or more classes and receive a 10% discount on both classes. This excludes guestinstructors.Payment must be received to guarantee a space in any class.Fees do not include all materials.You will receive a full supply list in the mail with a receipt for the class.Each session listed is a separate class. Please choose the session that works for your schedule.

DISCOUNTYou will receive a 10% discount off all your purchases the day of the class. This discount excludes books,magazines, ounces of wire, PMC and already discounted merchandise.

CLASS SIGN-UP BEGINS THURSDAY, AUGUST 25 AT 10AM

Riveting & Piercing SystemSaturday, September 1710am-11am and 3pm-4pmMake cold connections to fastenmetal to metal using our riveting andpiercing system. Let us show you howeasy it is to use this tool to rivetjewelry components together withoutusing a hammer.

F R E E I N - S T O R E D E M O SMulti-sized Looping PliersSaturday, November 1910am-11am and 3pm-4pmOur multi-sized looping pliers arethree sizes of pliers rolled into oneconvenient tool. Make a variety ofloops ranging in size from 2mm to9mm. We’ll demonstrate how to makean S-link and fancy ear wires with thisversatile tool.

Wire HerringboneSaturday, October 1510am-11am and 3pm-4pmLearn to frame your beads andpendants with wire using the beautifulherringbone weave. This exquisitewireworking technique will give yourjewelry a fresh, unique look.

Wolf Looping PliersSaturday, December 1010am-11am and 3pm-4pmThe Wolf line of looping pliers enablesyou to make consistent loops everytime – a handy tool for making perfectwire wraps every time. Join us at thestore for a free demo of this great tool.

CLASS POLICIES

Download our full class schedule online at www.FusionBeads.com/FallClasses2011.pdf

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Beginning Right Angle Weave Instructor: Melissa Loden $25In this introduction to flat right angle weave, we will practice turning and changing rows whileworking on a right angle weave square. This square can be continued to make a gorgeous cuffon your own. The structural nature of this weave allows for lots of possibilities for necklaces,bracelets and pendants. One of the most popular stitches, right angle weave is an ideal stitch tostart you on the road to beadweaving.

Level: Beginning Prerequisite: None

Session 1: Monday, September 12 6pm-9pmSession 2: Thursday, November 10 6pm-9pm

Beginning Pearl Knotting Instructor: Melissa Loden $25Learn to knot beautiful necklaces reminiscent of your mother’s pearl necklace. Then add amodern twist to this classic design to create a piece uniquely your own. This class will take youthrough the design and construction of a knotted bracelet using silk cord, freshwater pearls andsemi-precious stones.


Session 1: Tues., October 11 6pm-9pmSession 2: Wed., November 30 6pm-9pm

Beginning Flat Peyote Instructor: Glorianne Ljubich $25Master the basic techniques of flat peyote, one of the most popular and versatile beadweavingstitches. Learn even- and odd-count peyote stitch, required for intermediate and advancedclasses. Use cylinder beads to weave a beautiful bracelet or choker.


Session 1: Sunday, October 2 2pm-5pm

Beginning Flat Herringbone Stitch Instructor: Melissa Loden $25Learn the basics of the flat herringbone stitch. We’ll discuss how to use various sizes and typesof beads, as well as some embellishing techniques. Herringbone stitch is also known as Ndebelestitch, named after the South African tribe that originated it.


Session 1: Sunday, October 23 10am-1pm

C L A S S E SRegister for a class while in the store or over the phone with a credit card.Payment must be received to guarantee a space in any class. Fees do not include all materials.You will receive a full supply list in the mail with a receipt for the class and receive 10% off most supplies the day of the class.Each session listed is a separate class. Please choose the session that works for your schedule.Sign up for two or more classes and receive a 10% discount on both classes. This excludes guest instructors.Cancellation Policy: Five days’ notice is required for a refund or to reschedule unless your spot can be filled from the waiting list.

Beginning Beaded Jewelry Instructor: Glorianne Ljubich $25Beginning beaders, start here! You’ll learn about various findings and beads for making your ownjewelry and the different tools used for beading. Learn how to make earrings, necklaces andbracelets using wire and Soft Flex beading wire.


Session 1: Wed., Sept. 14 6pm-9pm Session 4: Thurs., Nov. 10 6pm-9pmSession 2: Sun., Oct. 2 10am-1pm Session 5: Wed., Nov. 30 6pm-9pmSession 3: Wed., Oct. 12 6pm-9pm Session 6: Thurs., Dec. 8 6pm-9pm

Beginning Brick Stitch Instructor: Tina Koyama $25Brick stitch is a strong, versatile stitch that can be used for jewelry as well as free-standingobjects. Learn both flat and circular brick stitch variations while creating the components todesign your choice of a brooch or pendant.


Session 1: Saturday, October 1 10am-1pm

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Anemone Bracelet Instructor: Tina Koyama $25Make a bracelet that is as fun, frilly, elegant or eclectic as you choose! A strong core of beadingwire forms the base. Then use a needle and thread to weave in your choice of fringe beads,creating an impressive, eye-catching bracelet with layers of texture and color. The best part? Notonly is it easy, it’s fast – you’ll finish the bracelet in class.


Session 1: Thursday, November 3 6pm-9pm

Spiral Rope Instructor: Tina Koyama $25Spiral rope is an elegant, easy-to-learn stitch that can be embellished as little or as much as youlike. In this class, we’ll make a bracelet combining seed beads with your choice of crystals, firepolished beads, pearls or a mix of accent beads. Create your own variations with differentpatterns of beads. Spiral rope is an ideal introduction to seed beadweaving. Most students willfinish the bracelet in class.


Session 1: Saturday, October 1 2pm-5pm

Bohemian Wrap Bracelet Instructor: Sara Molina $25Learn to weave this striking and iconic style of bracelet, even if you have no prior beadweavingexperience. You'll leave inspired and ready to make bracelets to match every last outfit in yourcloset!


Session 1: Wed., Sept. 7 6pm-9pmSession 4: Thurs., Nov. 3 6pm-9pmSession 2: Sat. Sept. 24 10am-1pm Session 5: Mon., Nov. 28 6pm-9pmSession 3: Tues., Oct. 25 6pm-9pmSession 6: Wed., Dec. 7 6pm-9pm

Ornamental Instructor: Melissa Loden $45Learn how to create a fun, festive and versatile beaded ornament. Using seed beads and yourchoice of focal beads, we’ll weave an intricate-looking yet easy pattern around a holidayornament. Decorate your home for the holidays, or make a pleasant, personal and well-receivedalternative to fruit cake.


Session 1: Friday, October 28 11am-5pm

Snowflakes Instructor: Karen Williams $25Create a variety of lovely snowflake ornaments, earrings or pendants. Learn a netting-in-the-round technique using seed and bugle beads to create these open, lacy designs.


Session 1: Wednesday, November 2 6pm-9pm

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Lacework Bracelet Instructor: Karen Williams $25Learn to use random right angle weave to create an open, lacework bracelet working with colorgradations or a single color with highlights. No two stitching patterns are exactly alike, so eachbracelet will be unique.


Session 1: Tuesday, November 15 6pm-9pm

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RAW Cuff Instructor: Pamm Horbit $45Does the thought of right angle weave using seed beads terrify you? This is your class. Learn thetechniques with size 8 seed beads and 3mm cubes. Discover how versatile this weave can beby creating a flexible base that is comfortable to wear and lends itself to incredibleembellishment.


Session 1: Sunday, September 25 11am-5pm

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Rani’s Pendant* Instructor: Karen Lynch $45Drench yourself in the brilliant colors of jewelry from India in this classic necklace. You’ll stitch apeyote hexagon, then embellish it with crystals in color contrasts and complements that inspireyou. Hang it from a tubular peyote rope that continues your palette. Wear it like a queen!

Level: Intermediate Prerequisite: Knowledge of flat peyote stitch.


Moonlight Sonata* Instructor: Glorianne Ljubich $45Using a beautiful, chain-like stitch, weave a sparkling cuff using bugle beads and seed beads,embellished with a stunning array of crystals and true-cut seed beads. Learn a new version ofspiral stitch and a creative method of embellishment while you create a professional-looking andromantic bracelet you will want to wear everywhere.

Level: Intermediate Prerequisite: Knowledge of at least one beadweaving stitch.

Session 1: Sunday, December 11 11am-5pm

Alexandra’s Jewels* Instructor: Glorianne Ljubich $45Inspired by the fabulous Faberge eggs created for Russian royalty, these lovely beaded beadsand pendant are sure to add a regal touch to your jewelry. Weave them using various sizes andshapes of beads with a variation of netting stitch. Complete a necklace using the beads andpendant you have created, strung with complementary beads.


Session 1: Sunday, November 13 11am-5pm

I Can’t Believe It’s Not Chain* Instructor: Karen Lynch $45Fashionable chunky chain, easily constructed from tiny fire polished glass and seed beads,becomes splendid embellished with crystal. Wear it on its own, or add a pendant that lendsweight and elegance. Once you learn the pattern, anything is possible!


Session 1: Saturday, November 12 11am-5pm

The Duchess Bracelet* Instructor: Daeng Weaver $45Inspired by the Royal Wedding of Kate and Prince William, the Duchess Bracelet is both regaland sophisticated. The sparkling crown of each unit is made with a Swarovski Rivoli, embellishedwith bicone crystals, and resting on a peyote-stitched base. The crown and base are created asa single unit. A snap is hidden beneath one dome.

Level: Intermediate/Advanced

Prerequisite: Knowledge of circular & odd-count peyote


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Freeform Peyote Ruffles* Instructor: Karen Williams $45Create a beaded sculpture that you can wear! A variation on freeform peyote, we will focusspecifically on ruffles. We will start by discussing potential color schemes and ways to movecolors and textures through your piece to help integrate the design. You'll be able to complete asmaller project like a pair of earrings or pendant, or make a good start on a larger project suchas a bracelet.



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Dutch Bangle Instructor: Sheri Caruso $25Learn how to weave Dutch spiral while starting this chunky flexible bracelet using seed beadsand drops. It’s fun to mix matte beads with shiny to get a more dimensional look.



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Silver Screen* Instructor: Glorianne Ljubich $45Evoking 1930’s Hollywood glamour, this necklace makes an elegant statement. The pendant iscomposed of two parts, which you will learn to make in class, using tubular peyote and tubularherringbone stitches. Use beautiful crystal baguettes and bicones, Delicas and seed beads toweave these components, and then finish the spiralled herringbone necklace later with thewritten instructions.

Level: Intermediate Prerequisite: Knowledge peyote and herringbone stitches.


Royal Crown Ring* Instructor: Pamm Horbit $45If you know circular peyote, you can stitch a ring fit for royalty. Adorn the domed, sculptural crownwith pearls and crystals or semi-precious stones to create this unique piece of wearable art.

Level: Intermediate Prerequisite: Knowledge of circular peyote a must.


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Lunetta Pendant* Instructor: Pamm Horbit $45Duplicate the look and feel of precious metals using metallic Delica beads. Now you can havethe look of spendy precious metals while staying within your budget. This piece of wearable artlooks difficult to make – but it's not! If you can sew on a button, you can create this marvelouspendant.


Session 1: Saturday, December 3 11am-5pm

Two-Sided Chaton Crystal Earrings* Instructor: Daeng Weaver $45Create these beautiful double-sided earrings using circular peyote stitch. Select two colors ofChaton crystals for a different look on each side. Then embellish your earrings with smallgemstones and small freshwater pearls for an elegant look.

Level: Intermediate Prerequisite: Knowledge of circular peyote stitch.

Session 1: Sunday, December 11 11am-5pm

Holiday Stars* Instructor: Pamm Horbit $45Make these stars shiny and sparkly or sophisticated. Geometrically perfect stars based oncircular peyote, these stellar jewels are just in time for holiday decorations that you can make invarious sizes. You can even wear one as a shining pendant!



Fearless Freeform Beadwork* Instructor: Tina Koyama $45Bead fearlessly – you’ve got nothing to lose but your beading inhibitions! Using your choice ofeither peyote stitch or right angle weave, you’ll learn new techniques and skills as you gainconfidence in beading without instructions or a pattern. Students who are proficient with bothpeyote and right angle weave may choose to combine both stitches in the same piece for theultimate freeform experience. Level: Intermediate Prerequisite: Proficiency with either peyote or right angle weaveSession 1: Saturday, October 22 11am-5pm

Les Trois Bracelet* Instructor: Daeng Weaver $45This striking, three-strand bracelet was designed using three simple elements combined with aunique closure as a focal point. Three-dimensional right angle weave makes up the three strands.Odd-count peyote stitch straps connect embellished strands to a circular peyote ring andpeyote toggle. Your choice of embellishments will create your own distinctive look.

Level: Intermediate/Advanced

Prerequisite: Knowledge of right angle weave, odd-count & circular peyote.


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Hodo Weave* Instructor: Nora Olsen $25Are other Japanese weaves too dainty, daunting or time-consuming? It’s Hodo to the rescue! Thisweave uses larger rings while retaining the symmetry and intricacy of traditional Japaneseweaves. With its bubbly look and surprising weight, Hodo is a modern take on chainmaille.Approximate cost of finished piece: $150.

Level: Intermediate Prerequisite: At least one chain class.


Byzantine Instructor: Nora Olsen $25The most traditional and popular chainmaille weave, Byzantine lends itself to bracelets, necklacesand even earrings. Learn how to make this great fundamental chain, and get ideas for creatingmodern variations. Keep your bracelet sleek and simple, or dress it up with beads, crystals orcharms. Byzantine is the perfect weave to start you on the path to chainmaille enlightenment.Approximate cost of finished piece: $80.


Session 1: Sunday, September 18 2pm-5pm

Captured Crystals Instructor: Nora Olsen $25Peanut butter and chocolate. Milk and cookies. Crystals and silver. Some things are made to gotogether. Learn how to create a sterling silver chainmaille bracelet filled with crystal, pearls orbeads. The best part? No hidden wires! The weave forms a hollow tube that captures the beadsand holds them tightly. All you see is sparkle! Approximate cost of each piece when finished: $85.



European 4-1 Chain Instructor: Nora Olsen $25Traditionally used to make armor, the European 4-in-1 makes striking jewelry. Learn the basicweave as well as a number of patterns to create a variety of jewelry designs. This weave can alsobe dressed up with gemstones, beads or crystals. Approximate cost of finished piece: $120.



Open Studio Instructor: Staff $10Open Studio is a great opportunity to bead with your friends, share ideas and have fun. Bring abeading project to work on, and a Fusion Beads staff member will be available to help you. Useour classroom and our tools, relax and shop at your leisure! Please, no torch or kiln work.Instructions for existing classes will not be provided. Bring refreshments if you wish.

Level: None Prerequisite: None

Session 1: Wed., September 21 6pm-9pmSession 2: Tues., October 25 6pm-9pm

Ndebele Embellished Bracelet with Hidden Clasp* $45Instructor: Daeng Weaver Create a magically hidden closure on a rope of tubular herringbone to make an elegant braceletembellished with small pearls and Swarovski bicone crystal. Please come to class with acompleted tubular herringbone rope six beads around and made with size 10 triangle seedbeads. The rope should be the length needed to fit around your wrist.

Level: Intermediate Prerequisite: Knowledge of tubular herringbone stitch.


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Intermediate Wire - Findings* Instructor: Cody Westfall $25+$10 materials feeIn this follow-up class to beginning wire wrapping, you’ll learn more advanced techniques forwirework, including how to create everyday essentials such as head pins, ear wires and clasps.This class will also tackle the intimidating side-drilled briolette. Take your wire wrapping to thenext level and give it that refined, handmade look you’ve been searching for.

Level: Intermediate Prerequisite: Beginning Wire Wrapping

Session 1: Tuesday, October 18 6pm-9pm

Beginning Wire Wrapping Instructor: Laura Brack $25Wire wrapping is one of the most popular techniques in jewelry making. Learn to master theperfect wire wrapped loop using wire and beads to create beautiful, contemporary earrings,bracelets and necklaces.Level: Beginning Prerequisite: None

Session 1: Wed., Sept. 7 6pm-9pm Session 4: Wed., Nov. 16 6pm-9pmSession 2: Wed., Oct. 5 6pm-9pm Session 5: Thurs., Dec. 1 6pm-9pmSession 3: Thurs., Oct. 27 6pm-9pm Session 6: Thurs., Dec. 15 6pm-9pm

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Dapped & Textured Jewelry Instructor: Cody Westfall $25Learn how to texture metal to create various effects with texturing hammers and other tools. Youwill also learn how to dome metal with dapping blocks. You will have time to complete onefinished project and start on components for future projects.


Session 1: Sunday, September 11 10am-1pmSession 2: Wednesday, November 2 6pm-9pm

Riveted Collage Instructor: Tracy Stanley $45Make a gorgeous pendant using metal texturing, stamping, sawing and riveting techniques. Each3-D framed pendant will tell a different story.


Session 1: Saturday, September 17 11am-5pm

Say It On Your Wrist Instructor: Lindsay Burke $25Lisa Niven Kelly has given her permission for Fusion Beads to share her popular Say It On YourWrist class. We will make cuff bracelets of thick sterling silver wire, then pound letters anddesigns into the metal. Spell out your favorite saying, words or perhaps the names of your kids!Leave with a fun, personal piece for yourself or someone special.


Session 1: Tuesday, September 27 6pm-9pm

Viking Knit and Beyond Instructor: Tracy Stanley $45Learn the ancient technique of viking knit, and then take it steps further by learning embellishingand finishing techniques. Create a finished bracelet with embellishments and a handmade clasp.


Session 1: Thursday, September 29 11am-5pm

Crescent: Twined Wire EarringsInstructor: Marilyn Moore $45+$23 materials feeThese asymmetrical earrings will please the eye as well as teach you to twine with fine coloredwires. Blending colors is also discussed. You’ll go home with a pair of stunning earrings.


Session 1: Sunday, September 11 11am-5pm Session 2: Sunday, November 20 11am-5pm

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Basic Riveting Instructor: Cody Westfall $25+$10 materials feeGet hooked on riveting – a fabulous metalworking technique. In this introductory class, you willlearn two great ways to make cold connections. First you will learn how to make and use wirerivets. Then you will learn how to rivet with our riveting tool.


Session 1: Wednesday, October 5 6pm-9pm

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Intro to Using a Jeweler’s Saw Instructor: Samantha Slater $25Enter a new realm of jewelry techniques by learning how to use a jeweler’s saw. Bring your owndesigns, or choose one of our samples to cut out of metal with a saw and create a pendant.Students will learn both sawing and piercing metal as well as finishing and filing steps tocreating a smooth, eye-catching piece.


Session 1: Tuesday, November 8 6pm-9pm

Fierce Connections Instructor: Janice Berkebile $45Cut out a variety of forms from sheet metal. Texture each piece to tell a story. Explore the disccutter and dapping blocks to cut and form metal. Add layer after layer of contrasting metals and,using various connections, combine the elements. This technique is great for layered earringsand pendants.


Session 1: Friday, September 30 11am-5pmSession 2: Saturday, December 10 11am-5pm

How Time Flies Instructor: Tracy Stanley $45You won't believe how time will fly and how much fun you will have making this unique pendant.Metal texturing, stamping, wire wrapping and riveting will all be learned and used. Whether youare new to metal work or already experienced, you will love making this great piece.


Session 1: Thursday, October 6 11am-5pm

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Pods: Twined Wire Brooch Instructor: Marilyn Moore $45+$32 materials feeMarilyn will guide you on an exploration of the milkweed pod shape to make either a brooch or apendant. Using copper wire spokes and 32 and 34 gauge coated copper wires as the twiningmaterial, you’ll learn Marilyn’s unique method of color blending to make a unique piece ofjewelry.



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Fresh as a Daisy Necklace Instructor: Sara Molina $25You’ll feel fresh as a daisy in this floral statement necklace! Learn how to make flower pendantsusing wire and briolette beads that can be embellished in many different ways. Use glass beads,gemstones or crystals to make your wire wrapped flowers sparkle, and your creativity will be sureto blossom!



Bangles with a Message Instructor: Tracy Stanley $45Make these bangles individually or as one it doesn't matter-either way, they're fun! Add your ownpersonal message. You’ll learn coiling, sawing, stamping, texturing and wire wrapping.


Session 1: Thursday, November 17 11am-5pm


Heavy Gauge Wire Bending* Instructor: Tracy Stanley $45This class begins with a discussion of the basic tools and materials used in wire working. Thenwe go into the basics: jump rings, double-loop bead wrap, a flat spiral dangle and making a clasp.It’s a good class for the beginner and/or the student looking to improve their skills.



Glistening Dewdrop Pendant* Instructor: Rebekah Gough $25Learn how to create a beautiful glistening garden of gemstones, crystals and pearls with this fun,feminine wire twisting technique. We will make a show-stopping piece by framing and stitchinga handmade teardrop pendant!


Session 1: Tuesday, September 27 6pm-9pm

Cascading Spiral Bracelet & Earrings Embellished* $45Instructor: Tracy Stanley Spirals, spirals and more spirals are what you will use to make this beautiful bracelet and earringset. Finishing them off by embellishing with beads of your choice. Whether you are anexperienced wire worker or new, this is a project that you will really have fun with.


Session 1: Wed., November 16 11am-5pm

Riveted Cups Bracelet with Byzantine Chain $45Instructor: Tracy Stanley Learn to make this riveted cup component using metal texturing, stamping and dappingtechniques. Along with some wire wrapped pieces, they will be riveted to a band. Finish up bylearning and attaching the classic chainmaille Byzantine chain. Fun to make, fun to wear! Thistechnique can be used to make a necklace and earrings, too.



Rivets & Clusters Bracelet Instructor: Tracy Stanley $45Texturing, stamping and riveting are all techniques we will use to create this fun bracelet. A funcluster of pearls, crystals and gemstones will make this piece stand out. Finish your bracelet offwith a handmade clasp. It’s a great class for those who are new to metal/wirework and thosewho are more experienced and looking for a fun new project. If time allows, you can even makematching earrings!


Session 1: Tuesday, December 13 11am-5pm

Wire Wrap Bangles* Instructor: Tracy Stanley $45A girl can never have too many bracelets! Add two more to your collection while learningwirework skills. Coiling and wireworking will create two fabulous bangles that you will want towear every day.


Session 1: Tuesday, October 4 11am-5pm

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Coiled & Riveted Cuff* Instructor: Tracy Stanley $45Make a unique and fun riveted cuff. Learn to combine metal texturing, stamping, wire wrappingand riveting to create a cuff that makes a statement.



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W I R E & M E T A L S M I T H I N G C L A S S E SBleeding Heart* Instructor: Janice Berkebile $25Create a strong and beautiful bracelet using the scroll link as the base. Change it up to createthe Bleeding Heart link. It’s both beautiful and easy to wear.


Session 1: Friday, November 18 10am-1pm Session 2: Friday, November 18 2pm-5pm

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Razzle Dazzle* Instructor: Janice Berkebile $45Use this versatile coiling technique to create a variety of links and components. Create conicalshaped links for earrings. Add crystals for underlying sparkle as you coil pendant pieces. Changeup the recipe for tiny links and even charms! Add a double coiled link and create a necklace withjust a few turns of the wire. Connect them together to Razzle Dazzle!


Session 1: Friday, December 2 11am-5pm

Midnight Lanterns* Instructor: Janice Berkebile $45Embrace a focal bead with a cage of wire that has been woven to fit the bead. Stack withvarious caps, beads or spacers to add height and dimension. Embellish as desired to create aone-of-a-kind magical midnight lantern.


Session 1: Saturday, December 3 11am-5pm

Gypsy Wire Earrings* Instructor: Janice Berkebile $45Create two styles of earrings – the Art Deco and the Art Nouveau. Both styles are created bycombining various elements. The base elements are covered using a coiling technique called thegypsy wire wrap. Dangle precious gemstones from the eyes to add color and movement. Join thecomponents with jump rings to create fabulous gypsy-style chandelier earrings.


Session 1: Friday, December 9 11am-5pm

PMC Rings* Instructor: Virginia Causey $45Build upon your basic Precious Metal Clay skills to create your own rings. Setting stones andusing enamels and gold leaf will enhance the surface texture of the rings. Learn basic andembellishment techniques, make your pieces and then learn cleaning and finishing techniques.Approximate cost of materials needed: $85.

Level: Intermediate Prerequisite: Basic PMC

Session 1: Sunday, December 4 10am-5pm *there will be a 2 hour break in the middle*

Basic PMC Instructor: Virginia Causey $45Learn the basic skills for working with Precious Metal Clay. Using a kiln, experience thewonderment of seeing the fired PMC become a solid piece of fine silver (.999). You will designcharms, pendants and sliders that can be incorporated into jewelry and make several earringelements. This class will give you the technical skills to continue your adventure in creatingjewelry with elements made of Precious Metal Clay. Approximate cost of materials needed: $85.



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Faux BoneTM Rings* Instructor: Melissa Cable $45Use Faux BoneTM ring blanks to create rings topped with ornaments of your choice, includingflowers from Melissa’s metal garden series. Faux BoneTM is an innovative material that will bringa new level of creativity and flexibility to your jewelry making. Students will leave with at least onefinished ring.

Level: Intermediate Prerequisite: Knowledge of using a jeweler’s saw.

Session 1: Friday, November 4 11am-5pm

Intro to ICE Resin Instructor: Samantha Slater $25+$10 materials feeLearn to work with ICE Resin, a non-toxic jeweler's grade resin that gives you endlesspossibilities for your jewelry designs! Pour the resin into a bezel setting or silicone mold, or evenuse it over paper. You can use lots of different images and materials with ICE Resin that will besure to get your creativity running wild!

Level: Beginning Prerequisite: None.

Session 1: Wed., Sept. 14 6pm-9pm Session 3: Tues., Nov. 15 6pm-9pmSession 2: Tues., Oct. 11 6pm-9pm

Finishing ICE Resin* Instructor: Samantha Slater $25+$5 materials feeNow that you’ve learned to use ICE Resin, you’re ready to finish your resin pieces like a pro.Sanding and finishing ICE Resin will give your components and pendants a beautiful, finishedquality. You’ll also learn about rubber stamping, layering and doming. Take your ICE Resincreations to the next level!

Level: Intermediate Prerequisite: Intro to ICE Resin

Session 1: Wednesday, December 7 6pm-9pm

Painting Metal Filigree Instructor: Sara Molina $25The combination of acrylic paint, glitter and Diamond Glaze is the perfect formula to beautifullyembellish metal filigree and metal pendants to achieve an enameled look! This class will enableyour creativity to flourish by combining the art of painting and the art of jewelry making to createa variety of components that are sure to shine and sparkle!


Session 1: Tuesday, October 18 6pm-9pm

Resin and Metal* Instructor: Tracy Stanley $45Explore metal, riveting and resins and combine all three into a fun pendant. After exploringdifferent low-tech methods of texturing metals, you will design your pendant piece that will includeriveting and building your own bezel for resin.

Level: Intermediate Prerequisite: Intro to ICE Resin

Session 1: Thursday, December 15 11am-5pm

Fun with Faux BoneTM Instructor: Melissa Cable $25Learn to file, pierce, rivet, color, and form with Faux BoneTM while creating a cuff or pendant ofyour design. Also learn how to form a simple coiled bead that looks great on its own orincorporated into other Faux BoneTM creations. The possibilities are endless with this unique andversatile material!


Session 1: Wednesday, October 19 6pm-9pm Session 2: Thursday, December 1 6pm-9pm

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Fusing - Ancient Chains* Instructor: Janice Berkebile $45Refine your fusing technique! We’ll learn how to fuse 18 gauge jump rings and assemble anancient chain style suitable for bracelets, necklaces and earrings. Embellish both the inside andoutside of the chain.

Level: Intermediate Prerequisite: Basic Fusing

Session 1: Friday, September 16 11am-5pm

Stacked Ring Instructor: Zuzana Willis $25Fine-tune your fusing skills, learn how to add texture and work-harden metal with a hammer. Learnhow to create an antique patina with liver of sulfur and add extra sparkle to silver with a tumbler.This ring will quickly become your favorite.



Basic Fusing Instructor: Allison Parrott $35Learn the basics of making an open-link chain without soldering. Use fine silver and a butanetorch to create necklaces, bracelets and earrings. You'll shape and pound rings to give yourpieces an organic look.


Session 1: Mon., Sept. 12 6pm-9:30pm Session 4: Wed., Nov. 16 6pm-9:30pmSession 2: Wed., Oct. 12 6pm-9:30pm Session 5: Mon., Nov. 28 6pm-9:30pmSession 3: Sat., Oct. 29 2pm-5:30pm Session 6: Thurs., Dec. 8 6pm-9:30pm

Fused Elements* Instructor: Samantha Slater $25Now that you have mastered the basics of fusing, let's get creative and make organic, fusedelements. Using two torches and fine silver, you'll learn to form unique and striking componentsand links for earrings, bracelets and necklaces. We'll also uncover the mysteries of oxidizingsilver so that you can give your jewelry components an elegant, antique finish. Master thetechniques, and then unleash your creativity - this class will give you time for both!

Level: Intermediate Prerequisite: Basic Fusing

Session 1: Wed., September 21 6pm-9pmSession 2: Sat., October 29 10am-1pm

DeFenced Necklace* Instructor: Zuzana Willis $25Make double head pins from fine silver wire, connect them together with a simple yet stylishweaving technique, and attach a snake chain to complete your necklace. You will fall in love withthe “Tiny but Mighty” magnetic clasp. You will also learn about different types of silver and howto oxidize, work-harden and polish your finished piece. Get some new ideas on what to do withall those silver scraps. Some torch experience would be helpful but is not necessary – basictorch-using techniques will be covered.

Level: Intermediate Prerequisite: Some torch experience helpful.


DeFenced Bracelet* Instructor: Zuzana Willis $45Learn how to make double silver head pins using heavy gauge wire, how to connect them with asimple yet stylish weaving technique and how to attach a tube clasp to complete your bracelet.You will also learn about different types of silver, and how to oxidize, work harden and polish yourfinished piece to optimize the beauty of the metal. In addition, get new ideas on using up silverscraps.

Level: Intermediate Prerequisite: Some torch experience a must.


CLASS SIGN UP DAY THURSDAY, AUGUST 25 AT 10AM

M E L A N I E P O T T E R

G U E S T I N S T R U C T O RMelanie Potter left a career in the software industry to combine her creativity & business skills to further the artof beading. Her background began with training in couture sewing at the age of 12. With an experienced eye,Melanie brings her sense of color & design to developing ways of using beads in unique, contemporary jewelry.

Queen Ester’s Jewels* Instructor: Melanie Potter $85Queen Ester’s Jewels is a piece fit for a queen with its stately and lavish tiered garlands.Swarovski fancy stones are bezeled around the necklace and sumptuously embellish the chainacross the front. Teardrop crystals are bezeled using chevron chain and hang from the front aspendant drops. The clasp is a delicate lasso catch that wraps around the last stone. The earringsmatch the main pendant drop and use a post and ear nut. Stitches used in this piece includeherringbone, peyote, chevron chain and right angle weave.

Level: Intermediate Prerequisite: Knowledge of peyote and right angle weave.


Honeycomb Lace* Instructor: Melanie Potter $85Inspired by the delicate mass of hexagonal cells in honeycombs, this design features an array ofhexagonal motifs. The chain is a lineup of hexagons. The clasp and three pendants in front aremade of hexagons within the context of a larger hexagon. Round pearls are used to embellish thecenter and edges of the pendants as well as the chain. A drop pearl dangles at the bottom ofeach pendant. A matching set of earrings is included with this design. Techniques used tocreate this piece include chevron chain, peyote, fringing and picots.


Session 1: Friday, October 14 10am-5pm

Segmentations* Instructor: Melanie Potter $50This singular chain was inspired by the beauty in nature - specifically the textured body surfaceof the millipede, a very simple insect with a spindle-shaped body of recurring segments. Adaptingthe model into a necklace creates an organic textured pattern with a luxurious quality that can beworn every day. The surface of the chain is composed of a series of bulbous chain segments thatterminate into a faceted crystal and stick pearl. Using very simple techniques of chevron chainstitch, change of bead sizes and stringing, this necklace can be easily learned because of therepetition. It can be worn long, double or triple. It can also be worn with a slip knot at the end.


Session 1: Thursday, October 13 6pm-9pm

Petalicious Cuff* Instructor: Melanie Potter $85The Petalicious Cuff is a lavish yet graceful bracelet swathe with small petals that boldlyshowcases a large flower. The base of the cuff is a thick band stitched in chevron chain and isopulently embellished with small petals in two colors of seed beads. These two colors addcontrast and depth to the band. The fluid petals give the bracelet a supple and luxurious texturalfeel. The center of the cuff is rendered with an elaborate flower that floats on a round platform.The center sports a deep-set faceted Swarovski stone as the bracelet’s focal point.

Level: Intermediate Prerequisite: Knowledge of peyote stitch.


GUEST INSTRUCTORMELANIE POTTER

Queen Ester’s Jewels 10am-5pm $85

Beg. Beaded Jewelry10am-1pm $25

Beg. Flat Peyote2pm-5pm $25

Ndebele Emb. Bracelet 11am-5pm $45

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Freeform Peyote Ruffles11am-5pm $45

Silver Screen Necklace11am-5pm $45

Petalicious Cuff10am-5pm $85

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Bohemian Wrap6pm-9pm $25

Beg. Wire Wrapping6pm-9pm $25

Basic Fusing6pm-9:30pm $35

Beg. Rt. Angle Weave6pm-9pm $25

Dapped & Textured Jewelry10am-1pm $25

Crescent: Twined Wire Earrings11am-5pm $45+$23Kit

Bohemian Wrap Bracelet10am-1pm $25

Say It On Your Wrist6pm-9pm $25

Basic Riveting6pm-9pm $25+$10Kit



Beg. Beaded Jewelry6pm-9pm

Intro to ICE Resin 6pm-9pm $25+$10Kit

Beg. Pearl Knotting6pm-9pm $25


Defenced Necklace10am-1pm $25

Stacked Rings2pm-5pm $25

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Fun with Faux Bone6pm-9pm $25

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Fusing Ancient Chains11am-5pm $45

FREE DEMO DAY!

Coiled & Riveted Cuff11am-5pm $45

Rani’s Pendant11am-5pm $45

RAW Cuff11am-5pm $45

How Time Flies11am-5pm $45

Viking Knit & Beyond11am-5pm $45

Wire Wrap Bangles 11am-5pm $45

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Heavy Gauge WireBending

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Riveted Collage11am-5pm $45

Hodo Weave10am-1pm $25

Byzantine2pm-5pm $25

The Duchess 11am-5pm $45

Glittering Dewdrop6pm-9pm $25

Fearless Freeform11am-5pm $45

Holiday Stars11am-5pm $45

Captured Crystals10am-1pm $25

European 4-12pm-5pm $25

Beg. Flat Herringbone 10am-1pm $25

Ornamental11am-5pm $45

SALE!SALE! SALE! SALE!SALE!Fused Elements10am-1pm $25


Segmentations6pm-9pm $50

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Beg. Brick Stitch10am-1pm $25

Spiral Rope2pm-5pm $25

DeFenced Bracelet 11am-5pm $45

Basic PMC11am-5pm $45

Two Sided Chaton Earrings11am-5pm $45

Moonlight Sonata11am-5pm $45

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Bleeding Heart10am-1pm $25

Riveted Cups Bracelet11am-5pm $45

Dutch Bangle10am-1pm $25

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Snowflakes6pm-9pm $25


Fresh as a Daisy10am-1pm $25

Alexandra’s Jewels11am-5pm $45


Resin & Metal11am-5pm $45

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Beg. Right Angle6pm-9pm $25

Beg. Pearl Knotting6pm-9pm $25

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Anemone Bracelet6pm-9pm $25

I Can’t Believe It’s Not Chain11am-5pm $45

Royal Crown Ring11am-5pm $45




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Fun with Faux Bone6pm-9pm $25


Razzle Dazzle11am-5pm $45

Midnight Lanterns11am-5pm $45

Lunetta Pendant11am-5pm $45

PMC Rings10am-5pm $45

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