|
Bead Boutique Classes!
2011 Class Policy - Pre-registration is required for each class along with your credit card number, check or cash deposit in the amount of the class fee. Registration may be over the phone or in person at the shop. Cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance in order for a class fee refund. The Bead Boutiques phone number is 410-535-6337. The alternative phone number, 443-624-0149, can be called to cancel a class as well. The Bead Boutique will call to remind you of your scheduled class up to 2 days prior. The Bead Boutique has the right to cancel any class due to lack of participation, however, we will give you 24 hours notice as well. Thank you.
|
Shop Hours:
10am – 6pm
Monday – Saturday
Call Us for Specials and Class Information!
410-535-6337
February Class Schedule!
March Class Schedule!
|
|
"Bling Girl”
Class fee $30
Materials $24 +
2 hours
Instructor Tricia
Level: all levels
Have a blast learning how to permanently place Swarovski crystals in bezels of rings, earrings or pendants. Warning - it’s addictive!
|
Class Descriptions
Please note that kit prices are subject to change.
|
Riveted Disc Chain Bracelet
Technique: Cold Connections, riveting, texturing, antiquing
Level: all levels
Class fee $40 Kit fee $16
3 hours
Instructor Tricia
Students will learn how to add texture to several sizes and shapes of metal discs and rivet them onto a copper chain. This is a very unique bracelet sure to get many compliments!
|
 Domed Riveted Disc Earrings
Technique: cold connections, annealing, riveting, dapping
Level: all levels
Class $35 kit $8.00
2 ½ hours
Instructor Tricia
Students will learn how to use a dapping block to dome discs that you have textured and rivet them together onto heavy copper wire.
|
 Riveted Mixed metal pendant
Technique: Cold Connections, Riveting, Texturing, Antiquing
Level: All levels
Class Fee: $35 + Materials
2 ½ hours
Instructor: Tricia
Students will learn to cut and texture sheet metal and attach charms with miniature screws and eyelets. This is the Steampunk style jewelry that is so popular now. Lots of fun!
|
 Fused double balled earrings
Technique: metal fusing
Level: intermediate to advanced…metal fusing experience helpful but no necessary
Class $35 + materials
2 ½ hours
Instructor Tricia
Students will learn to fuse heavy gauge .999% fine silver wire into a ring. The real fun begins when you learn to attach wire through the ring with balls on either side. Students create their own earwires as well. These spinning earrings are funky!
|
 Mixed Metal Bangles
Technique: Metalworking/Torch usage
Level: All levels
Class Fee: $35 + materials
2 ½ hours
Instructor: Tricia
Students will make 3 funky, slightly different bangle bracelets using copper, brass and sterling silver wire. Use your creativity adding beads to make it uniquely your own.
|
 Easy Gemstone Rings
Technique: Metalworking
Level: All levels
Class Fee: $30 + materials
2 hours
Instructor: Tricia
Students will learn how to wrap beads of their choice onto sterling silver wire for a simple yet classy and fun look ring. You should make at least 3 rings in class. Materials are inexpensive! Bring some beads of your own or pick from several of ours that we really like to use.
|
 Cabochon Set Soldered Pendant
Technique: Metalsmithing/Torch Soldering
Level: Intermediate to Advanced (you must have previous soldering with a torch experience!)
Class Fee: $85 + Materials
5 hours
Instructor: Tricia
Students will learn how to shape, size and solder a bezel onto sterling silver sheet metal and set a cabochon into a beautiful pendant. This class has the “Wow” factor when you’re done! Previous torch soldering is a must for this class!
|
 Double Sided Riveted Pendants
Technique: Cold Connections, Stamping, Antiquing
Level: All Levels
Class Fee: $35
2 ½ hours
Instructor: Tricia
Students will learn stamping and cold connection techniques using miniature screws. Learn how to design and connect to create a 2 sided pendant! Students will make one pendant with the 2 sided heart as shown then another one of their own choosing in several different shapes and sizes. Fun!
|
 Fancy Head Pin Earrings
Technique: Metalworking
Level: All levels
Class Fee: $30 + Materials
2 hours
Instructor: Tricia
Students will take a straight piece of wire and using our basic pliers bend and swirl your way to too cute earrings all on one piece – head pin and earwire combined.
|
 Captured Memories
Technique: Metalworking
Level: All levels
Class Fee: $30
2 hours
Instructor: Tricia
Bring a special poem or bible verse and other small treasures and learn to capture them in a clear tube. Dangle charms and beads to complete your memory pendant. I made one and put dried roses from my moms service inside along with other keepsakes that remind me of my mom.
|
 Introduction To Metal Clay: (4-hours)
Curious abut Metal Clay? This class was designed to offer basic instruction in metal clay techniques. Rolling, texturing, cutting and adding a bail to a pendant will be covered. You will complete your pendant by torch firing, tumbling to a high shine and adding a patina, if desired. No stone setting or inclusions, just metal clay. A perfect opportunity to get your hands into this medium, and have fun creating your one-of-a-kind pendant!
Instructor: Barb
Class Length: 4 Hrs.
Class Fees: $75 plus materials
|
Soldered Jetson Earrings
Technique: Metalsmithing/Torch Soldering
Level: All Levels
Class fee: $50 + Materials
3 hours
Instructor: Tricia
|
 Steampunk Color Patina
Class fee: $35 + materials
2 ½” hours
Technique: patina, texturing & cold connections.
Instructor: TriciaHave loads of fun learning how to permanently color metal components. Students with also learn riveting techniques with miniature screws and eyelets to attach your pieces together.
|
Power Tool Time!
2 ½ hours
Class fee: $40 + Kit
Instructors: Tricia & Jerry
Wondering how to use your Dremel tool or you’ve been too weary to try it on your own? Wait no longer! We will show you all the wonderful things you can do with a dremel – from drilling into metal and polishing with it as well. Students will also be able to use a flex shaft in class. If you have a dremel or flex shaft please bring it! Students are also asked to bring something of their own they would like to polish. We will have practice metal pieces for drilling.
|
 Kumihimo
Technique: Braiding
3 Hours
Class: $40 + Materials
Level: All Levels
Instructor: Angie
Learn this deceptively easy Japanese cord braiding technique and you will become addicted to making your own jewelry cords. It is your choice to add beads to your cord, or not.
|
 Kumihimo
additional picture
|
 Rivoli Pendant
3 Hours
Technique: Stitching
Class Fee: $40 + Materials
Level: All Levels
Instructor: Angie
Do you want a quick project that has lots of bling? Using tubular and flat peyote stitches, you will make a bezel and a bail for a rivoli that you will embellish creating this sparkling pendant. This class is perfect for those who are new to seed beading.
|
 Rivoli Earrings
Technique: Wire Wrapping
3 Hours
Class Fee: $40 + Materials
Level: All Levels
Instructor: Angie
Have you taken one of the other wire wrapping classes and want to push your shills to the next level? In this class you will create earrings with crystal rivolis that add the extra bling that you need in your jewelry collection!
|
Herringbone Drop Earrings
Technique: Wire Wrapping
3 Hours
Class Fee: $40 + Materials
Level: All Levels
Instructor: Angie
Need a new earring idea? This fun and simple wire idea will have you making earrings in an endless combination of crystals and beads in all different color and size combinations!
|
Crystal Ladder Bracelet
Technique: Stitching
3 Hours
Level: All Levels
Class Fee: $40 + Materials
Instructor: Angie
Using bugle beads and crystals, this class will teach even a beginner how easy it can be to stitch your way to an elegant bracelet!
|
 Tila Bangle
Technique: Stitching
3 Hours
Class Fee: $40 + Materials
Level: All Levels
Instructor: Angie
Using simple stitches, you will quickly make a bangle bracelet that is as fun to wear as it is to make. You don’t even have to tell anyone how easy it is!!!
|
Simple Elegance Tila Bracelet
3 Hours
Technique: Stitching
Class Fee: $40 + Materials
Level: All levels
Instructor: Angie
Have you been wondering what to do with those new Tila beads you’ve been seeing? This simple and elegant bracelet will have you stockpiling these fun tile beads!
|
Peyote Waves Bracelet
Tecnique: Stitching
3 Hours
Class Fee: $40 + Materials
Level: All levels
Instructor: Angie
This undulating bracelet uses 3 different size seed beads to create a fun wavy bracelet that you will truly love to wear!
|
 Double Omega Wire Cabachon
3 Hours
Technique: Wire Wrapping
Level: All levels
Instructor: Angie
Designed to go with omega neck chains, this elegantly styled wrap works well for those cabochons that don’t need anything else to enhance their beauty. Simple enough for even the novice wire worker, this class will help you turn that cabochon into something you are so proud to wear!
|
Wire Angel Cabachon
3 Hours
Technique: Wire Wrapping
Class Fee: $40 + Materials
Level: All levels
Instructor: Angie
Make a guardian angel that you’ll love to wear. This is a beginning wire wrapping class turns a snap setting and a cabochon into a beautiful angel pendant. Using birthstones or the colors of a favorite cause, these angels can be personalized to anyone.
|
 Celini Spiral
3 hours
Technique: Stitching
Level: All levels
Class fee: $40 + Materials
Instructor: Angie
Using a variation on tubular peyote stitching, this makes a fun neck cord embellishment. With different size seed beads, this simple project works up quickly and is perfect for the seed beading beginner, or someone who just wants to try something different.
|
 Cab Explosion
Technique: Wire Wrapping
Level: All Levels
Class Fee: $40 + Materials
Instructor: Angie
Here is a chance to go wild and add beads, charms, and other fun stuff to your wire wrapped cabochons. No experience is necessary for this explosion of fun!
|
 Sea Glass Wraps
2 Hours
Technique: Wire Wrapping
Level: All Levels
Class Fee: $30 + Materials
Instructor: Angie
What do you do with those neat pieces of sea glass, shells, and rocks that you find on the beach? Instead of just collecting them in a jar, turn them into simple pendants that you can wear in just a short time. You will learn how to make 3 different wraps in this class that are great for everyone from the complete novice to people who have wire working experience.
|
Soldered Interlocking Ring
Metalsmithing/Torch Soldering
Hours: 3
Class Fee: $50 + materials
Instructor: Tricia
Using a handheld torch students will learn basic soldering skills creating this ring of sterling silver. Weather you choose to antique it or keep it shiny, either way it is very unique. Please wear 100% cotton clothing. Nothing loose. Feet should be covered and hair tied back. This is very safe – but we want to keep safety our priority!
|
Stackable Rings
Technique: Metalsmithing – Torch Soldering and Metal Fusing
Level: All levels
Class Fee: $40 + materials
2 1/2 hours
Instructor: Tricia
Students will learn basic soldering and fusing skills creating several different styles of “stackable” rings.
These can also be good as Toe Rings!
|
 Fusing Dichroic Glass Pendants & Earrings
3 Hours
Class: $45 + Materials
Instructor: Ann Newton
If you’ve ever seen one of these cool dichroic glass pendants and wondered, “How do they do that?” then sign up for this class and we will show you! You will make 5 – 6 of these cool and colorful pendants and/or matching pairs of earrings. Ann will teach you the ins and outs of fusible glass and how to cut and shape the glass to build your own unique showpiece!
|
 Tree of Life
2 Hours
Class: $30 + materials
Instructor: Angela Plager
This beautiful pendant is created using copper wire and gemstone chips. Each one blooms with color, and has a unique look and texture. Angie teaches you the art of wrapping wire and incorporating beads to create your own personal and meaningful pendant, either for yourself, or as a wonderful gift!
|
Fine Silver Bracelet Jacks:
Class Fee: $65.00
Materials Fee: approximately $60.00
4 Hours
Instructor: Tricia
Advanced Class - Must have metal fusing experience.
This is truly a very unique slinky bracelet that looks like Jacks! Using .999% pure silver wire students will form rings on a dowel, cut with a jewelers saw, fuse with a torch, form the shape, and ring by ring, bar by bar, fuse the bracelet together. It takes a while to create – but it is well worth it! Every piece of the bracelet is made my you. We will not finish this bracelet in class! students must have their own fusing supplies at home in order to finish their bracelet. Please call with any questions.
|
 Barbed Wire Bracelet
Technique: Metal Smithing
Class Fee: $35
2 hours
In this class you will learn how to handle a small torch while working with .999% Pure Silver. Fusing balls on the ends of the wire and honing your wire wrapping skills linking each piece together into a relaxed wire wrapped bracelet. You will also make your own Hook clasp!
|
 Keepsake Metal Journal
3 Hours
Class: $40 +Materials
This is the coolest little metal journal! Made using copper sheet, and resin papers, you will embellish with textures, stamps, and charms. It is suspended from an antiqued copper chain, and is definitely going to bring you tons of compliments. Everyone will want to know where you got it, and you will be able to tell them that you made it yourself! See another sample here.
|
 Dichroic Wrapped in PMC Bails
Instructor: Barb
Class: $75 + Materials
3 Hours
In this class you will learn how to create your own bails for some of your favorite dichroic glass pendants. Make a simple bail, or design a unique wrap. Pieces will be fired by the instructor and returned to the Bead Boutique on a date determined in class.
|
 Herringbone Spiral Bracelet
Instructor: Angie
3 Hours
Class Fee: $40 + Materials
This beautiful bracelet is created by stitching a seed bead spiral pattern, and you will finish with a clasp of your choice. This is an elegant and slinky bracelet that can be worn with anything. You will want to make one in every color combination!
|
 Copper Clay Pendant
Instructor: Barb
Class: $75 + Materials
5 Hours
In this class you will learn how to cut, texture and layer copper clay to create this beautiful flower pendant. Firing tools, techniques, and schedules as well as patinas with liver of sulfur and heat will also be discussed.
|
 Rings, Rings, Rings
Instructor: Angie
3 Hours
Class: $40 + Materials
Make these little rings in your favorite seed bead colors and sizes, and add Swarovski crystals to add some bling. You’ll want to make one for every one of your fingers, and other peoples fingers too!
|
 Copper Clay Cuff Bracelet
Instructor: Barbara Hance
6 Hours Total
Part 1 is 4 hours, Part 2 is 2 hours
Class: $100 + Materials
This linked cuff bracelet is a great project for the beginner as well as the advanced metal clay student. In the first part of this class you will learn how to form and mirror finish bracelet links and to embellish them with rolled coils to add a rich texture. The toggle clasp also designed by you will complete the bracelet. The second part of the class teaches you how to assemble your bracelet and 2 methods of adding patina to the finished piece.
|
 Fused Hoop Mania
Instructor: Tricia
Class: $45 + Materials
3 hours
Do you love the look of hoop earrings? Using metal fusing techniques, you can make your own beautiful fused hoops, with crystals in your choice of colors. This pair of earrings can be made as shown with 2 tiers of hoops, or you may elect to make 2 pairs of single tiered hoops. Either way, they are so much fun to make and to wear!
|
 Mini Mosiacs
Instructor: Angela Plager
Class $50 + Materials
4 Hours
In this class you will learn the fun techniques of mosaic tile and bring it down to pendant size. Create your own mini mosaic masterpiece using small cabochons, seed beads, bugle beads, and choose your background color. These are truly little works of art, and you will want to make many more!
|
 Loomed Cuff Bracelet
Instructor: Liz
6 ½ Hours
*2 Day Class* 2 ½ hrs first day, 4 hrs second day
Class: $75 + Materials
Small beading loom is required for this class. If you already own one, you may bring it, or we have them available for purchase. This bracelet will be breathtaking no matter what pattern you choose. It is made with size 11o seed beads, a brass blank cuff, and ultra-suede. This is a piece that you will want to make over and over again!
|
Intro to Resins
Instructors: Tricia
3 Hours
Class: $40 & Kit: $20
Technique: resins
Students will learn to use 2 different types of non-toxic resins in a multiple of finished styles to choose from. Students will also learn how to make a two sided pendant free of metal and without the use of molds!
|
 Viking Knit Bracelet
Instructor: Barbara
3 hours
Class $40 + Materials
Students will learn how to knit with sterling silver to create this beautiful bracelet. This is a very popular piece of woven jewelry!
|
 Orbital Chain Maille Bracelet:
Level: Beginner to Intermediate – chain maille experience will be helpful.
Class Fee: $35 & Materials
Instructor: Tricia
2 1/2 hours
A beautiful, substantial bracelet made of rings that orbit around each other.
|
Illusion Necklace with Sterling Silver – Crimping Basics
Instructors: Tricia
Level: Beginner – Intermediate
Class Fee: $30 plus materials
Instructor: Tricia - 2 hours
Learn to “float” beads onto colored flexible beading wire for a beautiful necklace. Basic crimping techniques will be taught as well.
|
 Inspirational Charm Bracelet
Level: All levels
Class Fee: $30 + Materials
2 hours.
Instructor: Tricia
It is so much fun stamping out your own inspirational words that mean the most to you. Using pre-cut copper discs you will learn to stamp into the metal, antique the stamping and attach jump rings.
|
 Beaded Treasure Bag
Level: All Levels
Class: $60 + Materials
4 hours.
Instructor: Liz Printz
Using suede/ultra-suede and traditional beaded edging techniques, students will learn to create a bead embellished amulet bag to hold their treasures.
|
 Beaded Tassels
Level: All Levels
Class: $75 + Materials
6 hours – in 2 parts.
Instructor: Liz Printz
Explore traditional beading techniques and learn some new tricks while creating this lavishly beaded tassel. These can be created as fashion accessories or used as embellishment in home décor (fan pulls, drapery tie-backs, etc.)
|
 Beading on a Loom
Level: All Levels
Class: $75 + Materials
6 hours – in 2 parts
Instructor: Liz Printz
Create a fabric made of glass beads. Students will learn how to use a simple bead loom. Warping, weaving, and finishing techniques are covered. A variety of items can be created from these versatile pieces.
|
 Fusing Fine Silver Findings
Level: All Levels
Class: $30 + Materials
2 Hours
Instructor: Tricia
Create your own fine silver ear wires, balled head pins, and clasps using metal fusing techniques!
|
 Sweet Swirl Necklace and Earring Set
Level: Intermediate to Advanced – You MUST know how to do a wrapped loop.
Class Fee: $35 & Materials
Instructor: Tricia
2 ½ hours.
Using 18 gauge sterling silver wire students will be taught to make this sweet swirl link. We will then wire wrap Lampwork beads to the swirls connecting it all together into this beautiful necklace.
|
 Rings!!!
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Class: $25 - Kit: $11 & up
Instructor: Tricia
1 ½ hours.
Find out just how easy it is to create these beautiful rings in sterling silver and brilliant cubic Zirconia stones. Several colors to choose from.
|
 Japanese Chain Maille Bracelet:
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Class Fee: $30 & Materials
Instructor: Tricia
A beautiful bracelet that can easily be made into earrings and a necklace as well and with endless possibilities of designs. This chain maille class is great for a beginner.
|
 Celtic Knot Wire Bracelet:
Instructors: Tricia
Level: Beginner to Intermediate – basic wire knowledge helpful but not necessary – heavy wire.
Class Fee: $30 & Materials -
Using just our pliers, you will learn to form these links into a beautiful bracelet. These links can easily be made into a necklace and pair of earrings as well.
|
Acorn Earrings
Instructor: Angie
3 Hours
Class: $40 + Materials
You will learn to make these sweet little acorn earrings using stitching techniques with seed beads and carnelian nuggets. They are perfect for fall, and they will bring you tons of compliments!
|
 Intro to Earrings & Bracelet Wire Working
Level: Beginner to advanced
Class Fee: $30 Kit Fee: $27
This class will teach you the basics of stringing beads onto flexible beading wire, crimping methods, attaching clasps, sizing, design. You will learn about the several different beading wire and crimps available. We will also teach the art of twisting wire to form a wrapped loop that is as secure as a soldered piece of jewelry. This class will teach you how to make professional earrings and give you the foundation for doing any other wire working techniques you will want to learn. You will also be taught how to use the proper tools and about the differences in metals. A must for the beginner or the person who has been self taught. 2 ½ hours.
|
 Rosary Making
Level: Beginner – Intermediate
Class Fee: $40 & Materials
Instructor: Kim
This is the perfect class for the person who wishes to make a rosary for themsleves or as a gift. Learn the basic steps to making a traditional chain rosary with beads, chain, a crucifix and a rosary center. Print outs on the background, rosary prayer method and other types of rosaries will be available. 3 hours.
|
Introduction to Metal Fusing:
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Class Fee: $45 & Materials
Instructor: Tricia
Metal Fusing is a no-fuss version of Silver Metalsmithing. Fine silver is heated with a torch to fuse it without solder – It is a very cost effective way to learn basic metalsmithing skills. Even the most basic beginner and the most experienced jewelry maker will find silver fusing to be fun and easy to master. You can make projects right at your kitchen table!
|
sm.jpg) Parallel Chain Neckdrape (3 hrs)
Instructor: Barb
Class Fees: $40 plus materials
This neckdrape was created to compliment the parallel chain bracelet. The gold and silver “V” attaches beautifully to a leather neck cord. Students will learn how to make a loop at the end of leather cords and attach the loops to a clasp.
|
sm.jpg) Introduction to Precious Metal Clay (PMC)
(2 evenings 3 hours for total of 6 class hours)
Level: Beginner. Adults only.
Class Fee: $75
A $75 Deposit is required upon Registration.
Instructor: Barbara
Design you own fine silver jewelry from precious metal clay. PMC is made of tiny particles of silver suspended in an organic binder and water. When fired in a kiln, or with a butane torch, the binder burns off leaving an item that is pure silver (.999 fine silver). Learn how easy it is to mold, shape, and texture this clay into your own one-of-a-kind earrings and pendant.
Supplies: 1 package PMC Clay 16 grams, 1 Tool Kit, 1 pair sterling ear wires, stones and beads of your choice. 1 CZ (to set in pendant). 1 foot 20 ga SS round ½ hard wire.
|
 Parallel Chain Maille Bracelet with Sterling Silver & Gold Filled Jump Rings
Instructors: Tricia or Barb
Level: Beginner – Advanced
Knowledge of opening & closing jump rings helpful but not necessary
Class Fee: $30 & Materials
Instructor: Tricia
The Parallel chain is made up of small gold jump rings attached to larger sterling silver jump rings, then encircled by a third large silver jump ring (it looks as though it is floating in the chain) This is a great introduction to the art of Chain Maille (mail). The gold and silver bracelet is beautiful & elegant but you can wear it every day – I do! 2 hours.
|
 Knotting Pearls & Beads Basics
Level: Beginner
Class Fee: $30 & Materials
Instructor: Tricia
Learn the art of knotting between beads. This class will teach you how to start and finish a knotted necklace using clamshells/bead tips, and silk cord. Two types of necklaces are offered to learn in your kit choices. The traditional white pearl knotted necklace or the “Tin Cup” style made famous when worn by Rene Russo in the movie “Tin Cup” with Kevin Costner.
|
 Crystal Stockings (3 hours)
Class Fee: $40 plus materials
Level: Intermediate
Instructor: Angela Plager
2-6 students
Using 3-6 mm crystals make stockings that you can turn into earrings, a pendant or an ornament.
|
 Swarovski Crystal Heart Pendant
Instructor: Barbara
Class Fee: $40 & Materials
Level: Beginner to Advanced
I’ve never seen a crystal heart I didn’t like! This 3 D heart necklace is beautiful in any shade.Come join us to create a sparkling addition to your necklace wardrobe, or create a beautiful gift for someone special.
Supplies: 73-4 mm Bicone Crysals
1 yard illusion thread
16-18 inches fine chain with clasp.
|
sm.jpg) Flat Band Rings (3 hours)
(arrange final finishing during shop hours)
Instructors: Barb
Class Fee: $55
Learn how to size rings in PMC 3. Texture your band and add a CZ to the top of your ring. Instruction will include how to make and join a flat band ring. Previous experience with PMC necessary.
Ring sizes are not guaranteed as clay shrinks 8-10% in firing. However, we will be using ring mandrels to limit shrinking in the kiln to your specific ring size (this has produced pretty accurate results). We also have a choice of 4 fingers and a thumb on each hand as possible destinations for our new rings!
Supplies: 1 Package PMC 3-16 grams, CZ for ring top
|
 Drop Crystal Necklace (3 hrs.)
Instructors: Barb
Class Fee: $40 plus materials
Choose your crystal color and make this beautiful cascade of crystals necklace. Depending upon your choice of colors, this necklace can add the right touch of elegance or a splash of bling to your more casual outfits.
|
%20Side%201sm.jpg) Domed Reversible Pendant (3 hours)
(arrange final finishing during shop hours)
Instructor: Barb
Class Fee: $55 plus materials
You will texture, form and assemble a light weight domed pendant. Using a different texture on each side will allow you to reverse your pendant according to your outfit or mood. Two pendants for the price of one! Knowledge of PMC necessary.
|
sm.jpg) Dichroic Cabachons Set in PMC 3 (3 hours)
(arrange final finishing during shop hours)
Instructor: Barb
Class Fee: $55 plus materials
Choose one of our new beautiful Dichroic cabachons (any size and shape). Learn how to make a silver bezel from PMC. Texture or shine the background to a mirror finish or wrap your cab with a simple rope bezel.
Both techniques will be demonstrated in class. One pendant will be made in class using your choice of the above techniques. Previous experience with PMC is necessary.
|
|
Flat Double Spiral Rope Bracelet
(3-hours)
2-6 students
Level: Beginner
Instructor: Angela Plager
Make a supple and stunning bracelet with the glitz of crystal or the elegance of pearls. As an option you can add a lamp work or other focal bead to your bracelet. |
 Criss Cross 2 Tone Bangle (3 Hrs)
Instructor: Barb
Class Fee: $40 plus materials
Twisted gold square wire is criss crossed over sterling silver wire to create this beautiful two toned bracelet. Wire wraps are created in gold to complete the gold and silver design. Basic wire working knowledge is helpful..not necessary.
|
sm.jpg) Cones, Toggles, and Clasps
Instructor: Barb
Class Fees: $75 plus materials
Toggles, Cones, and Clasps: (4 hours instruction-arrange final finishing during shop hours). Add another dimension to your jewelry making. Design your own toggles, cones, and clasps for your beautiful bracelet and necklace creations. Previous PMC experience necessary.
|
 Byzantine Bracelet (3 hrs)
Instructor: Barb
Class Fees: $40 plus materials
One of the most popular and versatile of the chain maille weaves. Once you master this weave you can change the size of the jump rings to make a fine neck chain to hold a beautiful focal bead,, add beads to a bracelet or allow the chain to sparkle beautifully alone.
|
 Braided Bead Bangle:(3 hrs)
Instructor: Barb
Class Fees: $40 plus materials
This braided wire bead bangle class will teach students how to make wraps with ½ round wire and incorporate a hook and eye clasp. Previous wire wrapping experience is recommended but not required. Multi colored beads makes this bracelet fun to wear with many items in your wardrobe!
|
SM.jpg) Five Bead Bangle Bracelet (3 hrs)
Instructor: Barb
Class Fees: $40 plus materials
5 sparking 8 MM Swarvoski crystals or 8 MM round beads of your choice, combined with twisted silver wire makes a stunning bracelet. Advance your wire working skills by learning to twist square wire and wrap it to create a focal point of beads on a solid bangle bracelet. Previous wire working experience is necessary as students must know how to wrap a bundle and twist square wire.
|
|
sm.jpg) Setting non-fireable stones and Pearls in PMC
Instructor: Barb
Class Fees: $90 plus materials
(2 evenings first class is 3 hours-second eve. -
2 hours to place pearl and stone and complete finishing.
In this class we will be using pre made fine silver stone mounts and fine silver wire to set a pearl and a faceted stone after firing. The pendant will be a heart outline shape...one side of the heart will be textured like bark. Instruction will include how to create a mirror finish on the other half of the heart outline. Previous metal clay experience is necessary.
|
sm.jpg)
PMC Hollow Bead Forms (Advanced)
(2 evenings 3 hours for total of 6 class hours)
Instructor: Barb
Class Fees: $90 plus materials
During this advanced class for metal clay you will learn how to make an armature for hollow beads from cork clay, cover with silver clay, then embellish your beads with paper clay appliques. Learn syringe techniques by creating a pair of “free form” lacy earrings. Three forms of clay will be used to make a pendant and earrings. Previous basic metal clay experience is necessary as the class moves quickly through the projects. Please bring your tool kit from the Introduction class.
|
|
Full Persian 6 in 1 Chain Maille Bracelet (3 hrs)
Instructor: Barb
Class Fees: $40 plus materials
This is a beautiful, slinky, weave that creates a round chain, allowing light to sparkle all through it. Previous chain maille experience is preferred but not necessary. Must have knowledge of opening and closing jump rings. |
Crystal Cuff Bracelet (3-hours)
2-6 students
Level: Intermediate
Instructor: Angela Plager
Class Fees: $40 plus materials
If you love crystals then this elegant bracelet will make you feel like a Queen.
|
|
Crystal Chevron Bracelet (3-hours)
2-6 students
Level: Intermediate
Instructor: Angela Plager
Class Fees: $40 plus materials
In this Intermediate class learn to make a lacy, glitzy, and fashionable bracelet so fabulous you will want one in every color combination. |
Bling Bracelet (Single Spiral Rope) (3-hours)
2-6 students
Level: Beginner
Instructor: Angela Plager
Class Fees: $40 plus materials
With crystals this bracelet will give you the bling you so desire. Learn a stitch that like a chameleon changes drastically depending on the beads you use.
|
%20BraceletSM.jpg) Flat Double Soiral (with or without work bed) Bracelet
3 hours
2-6 students
Level: Beginner
Instructor: Angela Plager
Class Fees: $40 plus materials
Make a supple and stunning bracelet with the glitz of crystal or the elegance of pearls. As an option you can add a lamp work or other focal bead to your bracelet.
|
Double Spiral Rope Bracelet (3-hours)
2-6 students
Level: Intermediate
Instructor: Angela Plager
Class Fees: $40 plus materials
Prerequisite: Experience with single spiral rope or flat double spiral rope required.
Learn how to do the versatile double spiral rope and make a wonderful bracelet in the process. You use accent beads in either or both of your spirals. The larger your accent beads the bigger around your bracelet to be. A contrast in either value light and dark) or color will make your DSR pop, for a more subtle look keep your values and colors closer together.
|
 Princess Pillow
This square pendant, set on an angle, is made of Swarovski Crystals. Depending on color and “bling” of the crystals you choose, this pendant can be worn with jeans, or choose AB crystals to wear your pendant for a special occasion! “Looking Good”! :>)
Instructor: Barb
Level: Intermediate
Class Fees: $40 plus materials
|
 Beaded Cabochons
Instructor: Liz Printz.
Class Fee: $75 + materials – ask shop for details.
Bead embroidery techniques are explored in the creation of these elegant pieces. Embellish a semi precious stone or found object with seed beads, crystals and charms. Whether you choose simple or elaborate designs, the results are stunning. 5 hours.
|
Crystal and Pearl Wire Wrapped Bangle
Level: Beginner to Intermediate Wire wrapping experience helpful but not necessary.
Instructors: Tricia
Class: $35 & Materials
This beautiful bangle bracelet is made with Sterling silver wire, freshwater pearls, Swarovski crystals, and sterling silver daisy spacers. Each one you make is very uniquely yours. It’s the bracelet you will want to wear with everything! 2 ½ hours.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
.jpg)
.jpg)
.JPG)
.jpg)
%20Bracelet.jpg)
