Please note! A deposit of 50% is required at signup and no walk-ins, please.

July 2010 - More classes may be added and all classes are subject to change.

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Closed       1 2 3 Cellini Spiral
10:30-12:30
$35 + supplies
Deposit $17.50

Dazzling Collar
2-4
$35 + supplies
Deposit $17.50

Closed 5 6 Double Slither Chain
1:30-3:30
$20 + supplies
Deposit $10
7 8 Tennis Bracelet
10:30-12:30
$35 + supplies
Deposit $17.50
9 10 Basic Beading
10:30-12:30
$25.00 incl. supplies book
Deposit $12.50

Simple Cold Connections
1:30-3:30
$40 +supplies

Deposit $20

Closed 12 Interlaced Loops
1:30-3:30
$20 + supplies

Dep $10
13 14 15
 
16 17 Basic Peyote Bracelet
10:30am-12:30
$20.00+ supplies

Dep $10

Wire Wrapping an Oval Cabochon
12:30-2:30
$35 + supplies

Dep $17.50

Bezeled Rivoli
3-5pm
$35 + supplies
Deposit $17.50 Must know peyote stitch

Closed 19 Cubed Herringbone Bracelet
1:30-4:30
$35 + supplies
Deposit $17.50
20 21 22 Square Stitched Bracelet
10:30-12:00
$35 + supplies
Deposit $17.50
23

24  Basic Beading
10:30-12:30
$25.00 incl. supplies book
Deposit $12.50

  26 27 28 29 30 31 3 Different Styles of Earrings
10:30-12:30
$40 + supplies
Deposit $20

Elegant Wire Ring
1:30- 5:30
$40 + supplies
Deposit $20

Saturday - July 3rd - (Cellini Spiral Bracelet) - Time to learn a new “twist” on a classic technique? Try the Cellini Spiral! This simple stitch can be used independently to create a bracelet or necklace. With so many variations in applications and size, this is definitely a stitch you'll want to know. (Must know the Peyote stitch.) (Supplies not included.)
 Fee: $35.00        Deposit:  $17.50         Instructor: Kay Hand        Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
 
Saturday - July 3rd - (Dazzling Collar) - Make it casual. Make it sparkly for the evening. Or make it for the bride to wear. It looks much more difficult to make than it really is and it will become a favorite to wear. (Must have prior seed beading.)  (Supplies not included.)
 Fee: $35.00      Deposit:  $17.50         Instructor: Kay Hand        Time: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
 
Tuesday  - July 6th - (Double Slither Chain) - In this class you will learn the brick stitch technique. This is a fun “feel good” bracelet done in a needle and thread. (Supplies not included.)
 Fee: $20.00         Deposit:  $10.00         Instructor: Donie Stowers        Time: 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
  
Thursday - July 8th - (Tennis Bracelet) - Right-angle weave can be intimidating at first, but we'll take the pain out of it and you'll see how versatile it can be. (Supplies not included.)
 Fee: $35.00      Deposit:  $17.50         Instructor: Kay Hand        Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
 
Saturday - July 10th - (Basic Beading) - The Basic Beading class will show students how to design their custom made jewelry. This class is great for first time bead stringers, as students will receive instructions for making a bracelet and pair of earrings in the class. (Supplies and an instruction booklet are included in the class fee.)
 Fee: $25.00      Deposit:  $12.50         Instructor: Chawnia Meeks        Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
 
Saturday - July 10th - - (Simple Cold Connections) - In this class, you will learn two simple methods of cold connection: wire rivets and tube rivets. You will see how to measure and fit rivets, and you will set them into a simple practice pendant of copper, brass, and sterling. We will discuss how to make rivets part of your design, as well as how to make them blend in. We will also talk about texturing and finishing metal pieces. A handout provides information on sources and techniques. (Supplies are $7.00 to the teacher day of class.)
 Fee: $35.00     Deposit:  $17.50         Instructor: Rikki Mitman        Time: 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
 
Monday -  July 12th - (Interlaced Loops) - Two strands of ladder stitched cubes are connected with loops and then smaller loops forms a low fringe along the outer side edge. This one takes some time to make, but is worth the effect. (Supplies not included.)
  Fee: $20.00         Deposit:  $10.00         Instructor: Donie Stowers        Time: 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m
 
Saturday - July17th - (Basic Peyote Bracelet) - If you have been waiting to learn the peyote stitch, this is a great class to start! The student will be using size 8 hex seed beads to make this attractive bracelet. Peyote stitch is a very popular stitch to learn and will help you for future classes to come. (Supplies not included.)
 Fee: $20.00         Deposit:  $10.00         Instructor: Paige Kuechler        Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
 
Saturday - July 17th - (Wire Wrapping an Oval Cabochon) - Learn how to create a stunning pendant centerpiece with a cab or fused glass. In this class you'll learn how to secure the focal with sterling silver wire and embellish with crystals if you desire. You will also learn how to use the tools that are required to help shape your wire. (Supplies not included.)
 Fee: $35.00           Deposit:  $17.50         Instructor: Kay Hand       Time: 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
 
Saturday - July 17th - (Bezeled Rivoli) - Create a beautiful pendant or ring as you learn how to bezel set a Swarovski crystal rivoli and embellish around it, creating a dazzling pendant or ring. Class will cover creating a bail, so the pendant can be strung on chain, cord, or ribbon. This technique can be used for additional projects; just attach to jump ring and earrings or it can simply be connected together with additional bezel set rivoli for a stunning bracelet. (Must know peyote stitch) (Supplies not included.)
     Fee: $35.00           Deposit:  $17.50         Instructor: Kay Hand       Time: 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
 
Monday - July 19th - (Cubed Herringbone Bracelet) - In this class the student will be using cubed beads that are sewed in a ladder stitch to form a foundation row to begin the herringbone stitch. This is a striking design and is fun to make. (Supplies not included.)
 Fee: $35.00     Deposit:  $17.50         Instructor: Sara Norris        Time: 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
 
Thursday - July 22nd- (Square Stitch Bracelet) - Square stitch is a good, strong stitch, and simple to learn. It is a substitute for beading on a loom. You'll learn this great stitch and create a wonderful bracelet. (Supplies not included.)
 Fee: $35.00           Deposit:  $17.50         Instructor: Kay Hand       Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
 
Saturday - July 24th - (Basic Beading) - The Basic Beading class will show students how to design their custom made jewelry. This class is great for first time bead stringers, as students will receive instructions for making a bracelet and pair of earrings in the class. (Supplies and an instruction booklet are included in the class fee.)
 Fee: $25.00      Deposit:  $12.50         Instructor: Chawnia Meeks        Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
 
Saturday - July 31st - (3 Different Styles of Wire Earrings) - Learn how to make three very different earrings and get three totally different looks. The Celtic Spiral Earrings are inspired by ancient jewelry and are lot of fun to make. Making this earring will teach you how to make tight scrolls and how to use jump rings. Pendulum Earrings are very versatile. Depending on the beads you use, these can be very casual or by using crystals you can make them very elegant. Ancient World Earrings look like they would have been at home on the vanity of a Roman woman long ago. A great trio of earrings that will expand your wire skills and give you fabulous earrings to wear. You will have fun in this class. You will leave with new skills and some very pretty finished pieces. (Supplies not included.)
 Fee: $40.00      Deposit:  $20.00         Instructor: Annette Kinslow       Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Saturday -July 31st - (Elegant Wire Ring) - This is an intermediate level project, so the student needs to have some experience with wire. In this class the student will learn to make a stunning wire wrapped ring using more advanced skills, taking their work to a new more sophisticated level. Using square and half round wire the student will learn to construct a setting for a cabochon and an attractive elegant band. (Supplies not included.)
 Fee: $40.00      Deposit:  $20.00         Instructor: Annette Kinslow       Time: 1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

 

 

Home