beadwork and jewelry classes


Classes for March 2010

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
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Getting Started
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Knotting for Beginners
7
All About Earrings
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Viking Weave Chain Bracelet
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9
Leather Bracelet
10
11
12
Crystal Beads Necklace
13
Torch Enameling
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Fusing Fine Silver
14

"Candy" Components
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16

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Open Studio!

20
Wireworking
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Beginning Bead Crochet
21
Beaded Firepolish Bracelet
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Wire Wrapped Charm Bracelet
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Stitched Fuchsia Necklace
27
Dutch Spiral Bracelet
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Multi-Strand Foxtail Chain
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Cube & Stranded Bracelet

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Getting Started Stringing class

- Getting Started Stringing -

Saturday, March 6 ... 11:00 - 1:00

We’ll show you everything you need to know to get started making your own jewelry. You will complete two bracelets using different techniques and we will discuss tools, bead types and stringing techniques.

Price: $30
(All materials provided.)

Knotting for Beginners class

- Knotting for Beginners -

Saturday, March 6 ... 2:00 - 4:00

Knotting is an essential technique when working with beads, especially pearls. This class will teach you about materials and knotting tweezers and we will complete a knotted bracelet in class.

Price: $30
(Materials list available upon registration.)

All About Earrings class

- All About Earrings -

Sunday, March 7 ... 11:30 - 1:30

Learn the basics of making earrings. In this class you’ll make three different styles of earrings to get you started!

Price: $25
(plus Earring kit, $14.95)

Viking Chain Bracelet class

- Viking Weave Chain Bracelet -

Sunday March 7 ... 2:00 - 5:00

Learn the ancient art of Viking chain making. We start with wire and create a mesh-like chain, then finish it off with cones and a handmade clasp.

Price: $30.
(Materials list available upon registration.)

Leather Bracelet class

- Leather Bracelet -

Tuesday, March 9 ... 2:00 - 4:00

Learn wire wrapping with square wire to make a fantastic leather bracelet. You'll want to keep going and make a few more!

Price: $25
  (Don’t forget to pick up materials lists and purchase supplies before the class.)

Crystal Beads Necklace class

- Crystal Beads Necklace -

Friday March 12 ... 1:00 - 4:00

A class for all skill levels to make beautiful beaded beads. The stitch can be used for any style bead with great results. In the class we will make a graduated necklace while learning basic wire techniques to create a beautiful addition to any jewelry collection.

Price: $25
(Materials list available upon registration.)

 with Steven James

- Torch Enameling: Never too Hot to Handle -


with Steven James

Saturday, March 13 ... 10:30 - 1:30

No Kiln? No problem. Learn how to use your butane torch to hand fire enamel onto metal. In class you can create a variety of fused glass designs - pendants, matching earrings, charms for a bracelet, while learning Steven's tips and tricks he only shares in class. With enameling the design ideas are endless and the outcomes completely unique every time you fire!

For all skill levels

Price: $55

  plus $15. for materials kit, payable to Steven

 Fusing Fine Silver class with Steven James at Legendary Beads

- Fusing Fine Silver -


with Steven James

Saturday, March 13 ... 2:00 - 5:30

Fused fine silver offers an organic look to jewelry. Students can enhance finished projects with wire wrapped beads or -- if they prefer to add more personality -- hammer, stamp or oxidize their project.

For all skill levels

Price: $55
(Materials list available upon registration.)

 Candy Components class with Steven James

- Candy Components -


with Steven James

Sunday, March 14 ... 11:30 - 3:00

In this class various techniques are introduced with a focus on creating resin components for bracelets, necklaces or earrings. Techniques taught include coloring resin, embedding objects, creating resin molds and proper preparation of the materials.

For all skill levels

Price: $55

  plus $30. for materials kit, payable to Steven

Open Studio

- Open Studio -

Friday, March 19 ... 3:00 - 6:00

Open Studio - It’s Free!
If you have questions about a technique, a design, or your own piece, bring it in and get tips and advice from our instructors. Start or finish a project, or browse our design library.

Price: It’s Free!

Wireworking class

- Wireworking -

Saturday, March 20 ... 11:00 - 1:00

Learn the basics of working with wire. This class will teach you the fundamentals of turning beautiful wire loops. We will then practice this technique by making a fun bead and wire bracelet and a great pair of earrings.

Price: $35
  (Materials list available upon registration.)

Beginning Bead Crochet class

- Beginning Bead Crochet -

Saturday, March 20 ... 2:00 - 5:00

This class will show you the basics of bead crochet and how to get started on a crocheted bracelet. Knowledge of crochet is required. Students will need to do some basic stringing prior to class.

Price: $30
(Materials list available upon registration)

Beaded Firepolish Bracelet class

- Beaded Firepolish Bracelet -

Sunday, March 21 .. 11:30 - 1:30

With a strand of fire-polished beads, a couple of contrasting colors of seed beads and a needle and thread, you can create a beautiful lacy looking bracelet!
(Materials list available upon registration)

Price: $25.

Wire Wrapped Charm Bracelet class

- Wire Wrapped Charm Bracelet -

Sunday, March 21, 2:00 - 5:00

In this class by Sudahlia Byrd, you will learn the essential wireworking skill of wire wrapping while making a stylish charm bracelet.

Price: $35
  (Materials list available upon registration.)

Stitched Fuchsia Necklace class at Legendary Beads

- Stitched Fuchsia Necklace -

Friday, March 26 ... 11:00 - 2:00

In this new class from Sudahlia, you'll learn to make a really cool chain link with delica and seed beads. The fuchsia flowers are a combo of stitches: herringbone, brick and two-drop brick stitch. Just in time for spring! Note: The project is not expected to be completed in class.

Price: $30

  (Materials list available upon registration.)

dutch-spiral class

- Dutch Spiral Bracelet -


Saturday, March 27, 10:30 - 1:30

This fun and easy bracelet combines seed beads and bugles to create a 3-sided, twisted tube. Learn all the basics plus finishing techniques for this beautiful bracelet.
(Materials list available upon registration)

Price: $25 (materials not included)

 Multi-Strand Foxtail Necklace class

- Multi-Strand Foxtail Chain -


Saturday, March 27 ... 2:00 - 5:00

In this class learn to work with the delicate chain called foxtail to make multi-strand necklaces. This class involves floating crystals or gemstones on chain, then finishing with metal cones and a clasp of your choice.

Price: $30
  (Materials list available upon registration.)

Cube & Stranded Bracelet class

- Cube & Stranded Bracelet -


Sunday, March 28 ... 12:00 - 3:00

Exercise your creativity and learn to make an intricate looking bracelet from an original design by Sudahlia Byrd. With needle and thread, glass cubes, assorted Czech glass beads, and square stitch, you'll be beading like a pro. >

Price: $30
  (Materials list available upon registration.)




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