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October - November 2017

Ebb Tide Bracelet \ $35Sunday, October 8 (10am-1pm)Ebb Tide is a beautiful, but understated piece that is reminiscent of the rippled water seen in tide pools. An unusual tool creates the texture on the metal and self-made jump rings hold it all together, along with a gorgeous donut bead as the focal. Previous metal working and fabrication experience is required.Materials list.

by Kat Clark

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Free Form Wire Pendant \ $35Sunday, October 8 (2-5pm)Learn how to create "one-of-a-kind" pendants that makestatement pieces. This class focuses on the design conceptof "negative space." Learn to move wire with various toolsto suit your design. Armature forming, planishing, texturing,and patina will be taught as well as a bonus instruction ofmaking a wire neck ring. Previous wire working experi-ence is helpful but not required. Materials list.

by Kat Clark

Scroll Link Bracelet \ $35Sunday, October 15 (2-5pm)Showcase your favorite beads on ornate scroll shaped wirelink connectors that will also serve as a clasp to make thisbracelet virtually seamless. The simplicity and elegance ofthe wire work allows your beads to be highlighted. Classalso covers coiling and cutting precise sized jump rings.Basic wire working experience is helpful but not required. Materials list.

by Wendy Remmers

Trick or Treat (2-Parts) \ $55Thursdays: Oct 12 (6-9pm) & Oct 19 (6-8pm)Halloween is for tricks or treats and frights in the night.Students will learn how to use right angle weave to createa fun and charming necklace. Day one will have studentscreate the cat and pendant, and day two will cover thepumpkin and candy corn baubles. Flat and/or dimen-sional right angle weave experience is required. Materials list.

by Jennifer Soltero

Knotting Basics \ $25Saturday, October 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

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Neo Pendant Necklace \ $35Saturday, October 14 (10am-1pm)Like the Golden Spiral, the Neo Pendant Necklace is a spacial exercise rendered in metal and gemstones. Experienced students will hone their metal working skills and new students will learn quite a few basic fabrication techniques to take them to the next level of handcrafting metal jewelry. Previous metal workingexperience is helpful. Materials list.

by Kat Clark

Flat Even Count Peyote fs \ $25Wednesday, October 11 (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

Flat Right Angle Weave fs \ $25Thursday, October 5 (6-8pm)Right angle weave is one of the most popular foundationstitch techniques out there. It’s seen in many forms, although we will be focusing on the flat version in this class. Named after it’s ninety degree (right angle) configu-ration of beads, this stitch weaves in a figure eight pathcombining cells together and forming a grid pattern that is so versatile and a popular foundation to many off loomweaving designs. All skill levels welcome. Materials list.by Wendy Remmers

Harvest Moon \ $45Saturday, October 7 (1-5pm)Whether Halloween is around the corner or you like to embrace the spirit throughout the year, you’ll be sure tocast some charming spells with this bewitching necklace.Students will use the circular peyote, ladder, and nettingstitches along with a touch of wire linking to complete this necklace. Previous peyote stitch experience is required. Basic bead embroidery and wire linking experience is helpful but not required. Materials list.by Jennifer Soltero

Crystal Bracelet 101 \ $35Sunday, October 15 (10am-1pm)This is a very simple and easy, yet dynamic looking, crystal bracelet. It is quick to learn but sure to stand out as a favorite in your collection. During class we will address the different clasp types available along with how to use the one you choose for a perfect finish. All skill levels welcome. Materials list.

by Sheilah Cleary

Intro to Chainmaille \ $35Thursday, October 26 (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 Rope 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

Monster Mash \ $35Saturday, October 21 (10am-1pm)We’re taking all the best and cutest icons of Halloween like black cats, pumpkins, the new moon, and our friendlymonster Frankenstein, and putting them into this cool loomwoven bracelet. Learn or refine your loom weaving skillsand also learn how to read a pattern to create these littlecuties. Basic loom weaving experience is helpful butnot required. Materials list.

by Jennifer Soltero

Cornucopia \ $35Sunday, October 29 (10am-1pm) Create this twisted tubular herringbone rope bracelet with abeaded cap motif at the end that resembles the cornucopia.Referred to as the horn of plenty, it is typically seen withfruit or flowers flowing from it. In our version we will beadding a spray of beads instead and a integrated claspthat blends perfectly. Herringbone stitch experience isrequired. Materials list.

by Jennifer Soltero

Josephine \ $35Saturday, November 4 (2-5pm) Inspired by the romantic era, Josephine feels like a piece of Victorian heirloom jewelry. Students will achieve thislook by using right angle weave stitches to create thenecklace and a circular peyote stitch to encase cube crystals that mirror fine bezeled gemstone drops. Previous peyote stitch experience is required. Rightangle weave experience is helpful. Materials list.

by Jennifer Soltero

Viking Knit \ $35Saturday, October 21 (2-5pm)Use an ancient style of wire knitting to create this handsome woven bracelet or necklace component. We’ll be double knitting and later pulling it through a wooden drawplate to achieve this consistent netted look. Finish with cones and a clasp and it’s ready to wear! And as a bonus, learn how to wire link beads and chain for a fashionable asymmetrical bracelet design. All skill levelswelcome. Good hand strength is helpful. Materials list.by Wendy Remmers

Hybridai Kumi Bracelet \ $35Sunday, October 29 (2-5pm)Create a quick and cute kumi bracelet on a revolutionaryand ergonomically friendly marudai that is cleverly namedthe Hybridai. This new age marudai is quite versatile andcan be used with or without a kumihimo foam disc. It canbe converted to a table top model or used traditionally onthe floor. Students will have a chance to use a Hybridai inclass and see how much easier and faster you can braidwith it. All skill levels welcome. Materials list.by Wendy Remmers

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Hammered Ribbon Cuff \ $35Sunday, October 22 (1-4pm)Jewelry trends highlight mixed metals and cuffs and thisone is no exception. This rustic cuff is deceptively easy tomake and looks great on any wrist. Learn to form wire,hammer, texture and patinate the metal for a beautiful finish. Basic wire working experience is helpful but not necessary. Materials list.

by Kat Clark

Tubular Herringbone fs \ $25Wednesday, October 18 (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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Allure Ring \ $25Saturday, October 28 (10am-12 pm)Wearable sculpture comes to mind upon seeing the AllureRing. Form and function melds with the design concepts of scale and proportion. Students will learn to cut sheetmetal to form the heavily textured ring blank and use precise measurements for accurate cold connection. Metal finishing will be emphasized. Previous sheet metal work is helpful but not required. Materials list.

by Kat Clark

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Chinese Lantern Earrings \ $35Saturday, October 28 (1-4 pm)Chinese Lantern Earrings is a fun project to learn a fewbasic fabrication techniques in metal working. Students willlearn to make their own textured metal bead caps and thenconstruct multi-layered earrings. Making custom ear wiresand a bonus demo in die cutting sheet metal, is included.Previous fabrication experience is helpful but not required. Materials list.

by Kat Clark

UFOs with Wendy \ $25Thursday, November 2 (6-9pm)Here’s your chance to tackle those UFOs: UnFinished Objects. Wendy will be at the helm of this catch-up classand will gladly help you get back on track or motivate youto finish that project from way back. Bring any “Wendy”project or “foundation series” project and get them done! If you have a project taught by another BBW instructor orfrom a BBW kit, Wendy will do her best to assist you too.Only Wendy and any BBW projects will qualify.by Wendy Remmers

Advanced Knotting \ $35Saturday, November 4 (10am-1pm) Use the old pros knotting techniques to create a piece ofjewelry with a near hidden closure using french bullion wire.Also learn how to safely ream pearls to accommodate thedoubling back of the silk to create a clean finish. You mayalso choose to create an “infinity” style necklace thatdrops right over your head and uses a hidden joining tech-nique. Previous pearl knotting experience is required. Materials list.by Andrea Morris

Corona Ring \ $35Saturday, November 11 (10am-1pm)The Corona Ring is inspired by an ancient Korean metaltechnique call Keum-Boo, which literally means “attachedgold.” Students will fabricate and cold connect the ringcomponents, apply the gold embellishment, and set a lovely stone or pearl cabochon. Previous metal workingexperience is required. Materials list.

by Kat Clark

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Gemstone Embellished Hoops \ $25Sunday, November 5 (10am-12pm)Delicate and airy, these classic hoop earrings with prettygemstones and pearl embellishments is the perfect wireproject for all skill levels. Students will learn to form heavygauge wire, use a planishing or chasing hammer, wireweave, and make wrapped loops. All skill levels welcome.Good hand strength is required. Materials list.

by Kat Clark

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Undertow Pendant Necklace & Earrings \ $45Sunday, November 5 (1-5pm) ORSunday, November 19 (1-5pm)Learn to create a work of wearable art with the UndertowPendant Necklace and Earrings. Intermediate to advancedstudents will further their texturing and finishing skills aswell as learning to use multiple patinas to achieve amazingcolor combinations. Previous metal working and fabri-cation experience is required. Materials list.

by Kat Clark

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Kaleidoscope \ $35Thursday, November 9 (6-9pm)As I looked through my nephews kaleidoscope I was inspired to create a piece of jewelry full of fun and fragmented colors. Using a combination of peyote and herringbone stitches, students will create this colorful andlively pendant that will be lined with ultrasuede and cleverlyreinforced. This is a great project for students honing theirpeyote stitch skills. Previous peyote stitch experience is required. Materials List.by Jennifer Soltero

Half-Round Roundmaille \ $35Wednesday, November 8 (6-9pm)Get the look of a chunky and heavy chain without the additional weight and cost. In this class students will learnhow to handle and work with half-round wire jump rings toachieve this look. There’s a learning curve to opening andclosing these rings and students will get all the tips andtricks to help make weaving simpler. Basic chainmailleexperience is required. Required jump ring kits avail-able in sterling, silver-filled, and copper. Materials list.by Wendy Remmers

Something Borrowed \ $35Thursday, November 16 (6-9pm)You know the saying – “something old, something new,something borrowed, something blue.” Inspired by Victorianwedding jewelry, students will loom weave a standardbracelet band that is encrusted with gems and filigree components of your choice. Line with ultrasuede and finishwith a seed bead edging technique that is fit for a newbride. Previous bead looming experience is helpful butnot required. Materials list.by Jennifer Soltero

Gambit Ring \ $25Sunday, November 19 (10am-12pm)Learn to form heavy gauge wire into simple, but elegantrings. Students will learn how to square-off round wire andcreate beautiful texture. Lovely freshwater pearls or beadscomplete the embellishment. Good hand strength is amust to move heavy gauge wire. Materials list.

by Kat Clark

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Chain & Leather Magic \ $25Saturday, November 18 (10am-12pm)Wow! What an outstanding piece of jewelry. This chain and leather combination is a good example of how the whole can sometimes go way beyond the sum of its parts.The dazzling chain and soft leather are put together in away that defies description but after just a few hours ofclass time you’ll learn exactly how it’s done. All skill levelswelcome. Materials list.

by Sheilah Cleary

Hearts & Flowers Bracelet \ $35Saturday, November 18 (1-4pm)Learn a patterned kumihimo braid and then turn it into a fabulous bracelet using a unique floral lampwork end cap and a darling heart bead. Or, learn the braid and useyour choice of embellishments to complete the look. Four different patterned looks will be addressed during the class.Previous kumihimo experience is helpful but not required. Materials list.

by Sheilah Cleary

It’s a Wrap Bracelet \ $25Sunday, November 12 (10am-12pm)Single, double, or triple wrap bracelets are still the ragetoday and we will be weaving them up using whatever type of bead inspires you, and your choice of wraps.Choose from gemstones, crystals, glass beads or mix them up. Students will also learn how to create a slide knot that will add strength and makes a nice design element. All skill levels welcome. Materials list.

by Wendy Remmers

Fanfare Link Bracelet \ $35Saturday, November 11 (2-5pm)Learn to fabricate this Steampunk-ish tri-metal link braceletwith the coolest catch clasp. Texturing and riveting play alarge part, along with dapping and using an “unlikely” plierfor a special effect. Using pre-cut discs reduces the effort,but sheet can be used for custom sizing. Previous sheetmetal & riveting experience is required. Materials list.

by Kat Clark

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Keystone Weave \ $45Sunday, November 12 (1-5pm)Link together various ring sizes to create keystone shapedsegments that alternate and give this flat chainmaillebracelet a rippling appearance. Embellish the intersectionswith delicate freshwater pearls that perfectly contrasts the cold and sleek rings. Basic chainmaille experience is required. European weave experience is helpful. Required jump ring kits available in SS, SF, copper,brass or bronze. Materials list.by Wendy Remmers

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Gem Embellished Hoops 10a-12pUndertow Pendant & Ear 1-5p

Kaleidoscope 6-9p Corona Ring 10a-1pFanfare Link Bracelet 2-5p

Half-Round Roundmaille 6-9p

It’s a Wrap 10a-12pKeystone Weave 1-5p

Something Borrowed 6-9p Chain & Leather Magic 10a-12pHearts & Flowers Brac 1-4p

Gambit Ring 10a-12pUndertow Pendant & Ear 1-5p

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UFOs with Wendy 6-9p Advanced Knotting 10a-1pJosephine 2-5p

workshop policy:• Register for workshops in person or by phone. Full payment is required at time of registration by cash, debit, or credit card.• Materials and tools are not included with workshop fee unless specifically noted. Please inquire about tool rental options.• Please purchase all supplies prior to workshop date. We offer a 10% discount on listed supplies. Some restrictions do apply. See store for details.• Workshops are designed for students 15 years and older. Some exceptions may apply. Please inquire about specific workshop.• Please be prompt to class. We kindly ask that you do not bring guests to workshops.• Workshops are non-refundable unless we must cancel a workshop. You may cancel or transfer a workshop with 72 hour* notice prior to start of workshop. A $5 cancellation/transfer fee applies. Balance will be issued as store credit only. *Guest instructors require 30 day cancellation/transfer notice.• Cancellations and transfers made with less than required notice will forfeit entire fee. You may send a qualified substitute or receive workshop handout.• If we must cancel a workshop, a full refund by check or store credit will be issued.

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Ebb Tide Bracelet 10a-1pFree Form Wire Pendant 2-5p

Trick or Treat (Part 1) 6-9p Neo Pendant Necklace 10a-1pFlat Even Peyote fs 6-9p

Crystal Bracelet 101 10a-1pScroll Link Bracelet 2-5p

Trick or Treat (Part 2) 6-8p Monster Mash 10a-1pViking Knit 2-5p

Tubular Herringbone fs 6-9p

Hammered Ribbon Cuff 1-4p Intro to Chainmaille 6-9p Allure Ring 10a-12pChinese Lantern Earrings 1-4p

Cornucopia 10a-1pHybridai Kumi Bracelet 2-5p

Bullseye Brac/Earring 10a-12pVictorian Elegance 1-5p

Right Angle Weave fs 6-8p Knotting Basics 10a-12pHarvest Moon 1-5p