| LATE NIGHT |
Join us for Late Night! Every second and fourth Wednesday night from 6-8pm, come in and bead, chat, snack and shop with friends! Late Night is free to attend, just call ahead to let us know you'll be coming. See you there!
| Wed Oct 24 | 6:00 PM | | | | Wed Nov 14 | 6:00 PM | | | | Wed Nov 28 | 6:00 PM | | |
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| INTRODUCTORY CLASS: STRINGING |
Learn to design and make your own necklace or bracelet. This class will introduce you to all the different types of stringing materials and tools as well as how to attach a clasp. You will design and make one bracelet in the class using semi precious stones. Absolutely no experience necessary. Instructors: Staff. 2 hours; $40(includes all materials.
| Sun Oct 21 | 12:00 PM | | | | Thu Nov 1 | 11:00 AM | | | | Wed Nov 14 | 6:00 PM | | | | Sun Nov 25 | 12:00 PM | | |
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| INTRODUCTORY CLASS: WIRE WRAPPING |
In this class you will design and make a pair of dangling earrings (either 2-drop or 3-drop) using semi precious stones. You will learn how to select the best wire for your project and two approaches to attaching beads so they dangle from your piece. No pre-requisites or experience is necessary to take this class, but we suggest that you take Introduction to Stringing first. Instructors: Staff. 2 hours; $40(includes all materials.
| Wed Oct 24 | 6:00 PM | | | | Sun Nov 4 | 11:00 AM | | | | Mon Nov 12 | 11:00 AM | | | | Wed Nov 28 | 6:00 PM | | |
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| INTRODUCTORY CLASS: KNOTTING WITH SILK |
Knotting not only protects delicate beads, but the knots can be used as a design element; knotting with leather is especially popular today. In this class you will make a 'tin cup' style necklace with large fresh water pearls, Swarovski bicones, and a sterling silver clasp. Basic stringing/crimping knowledge required. Instructors: Staff. 2 hours; $45(includes all materials).
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| LIQUID SILVER BRACELET |
This sleek bracelet uses peyote stitch and a slide clasp to create a light catching adornment for the wrist. You can use any beads you like and made it as wide as you please. Knowledge of peyote is required. $35. 2 hrs. Materials not included by you can BYOB (bring your own beads).
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| GALAXY BRACELET |
Cup chain is a versatile rhinestone chain perfect for adding sparkle to your projects. This bracelet incorporates cup chain, rolo chain and leather to weave the cup chain into place. With an adjustable slide clasp, this makes an easy gift or stacking bracelet just in time to add to your fall/holiday arm stacks. $35. Materials not included.
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| FINGER WEAVING |
Wire woven pieces come in many forms, this is just another one to help build your wire working skills. Commonly, this type of a weave uses an inner form to build around but this one just uses your fingers to build. Fun and easy. Some previous wire working skills are recommended but not required. BYOW (bring your own wire, our sample uses 24g dead soft anti-tarnish craft wire) or pick your plating of choice day of the class. 2 hrs. $35. Materials not included.
| Sat Oct 27 | 3:00 PM | | | | Fri Nov 30 | 11:00 AM | | |
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| OMBRE 'FIRE' BRACELET |
This stylish bracelet is made with 4mm fire polish beads, accented with seedbeads. The four colors bleed from one side to the other in purples or blues or whatever palette you like. No prior beadweaving experience is necessary to take this class. You should finish the bracelet during the class. 2 hours. Instructor: Beads Staff. $35 (plus materials)
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| SHAMBALLA BRACELET |
Whether your personal style is earthy or glitzy, or somewhere in between, we'll teach you to the techniques needed to make shamballa your own. You'll select your beads, then discover it's "knot" all that hard to finish this project. NEW! Learn to shamballa with fancy links. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. Please arrive 5 minutes early to select your materials. Instructors: Staff; 2 hours; $35 plus materials.
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| COUCHING TECHNIQUE: EARRINGS |
A technique so easy, no wire wrapping experience is needed! Just a different way of creating beaded hoops. We will create our own form using a mandrel, and learn how to use different gauges of wire as well as how to make a basic loop. Instructor: Iti. 1 hour, $30 plus materials.
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| CUP CHAIN CONCEPTS |
In this class we will cover a few different ways to use rhinestone cup chain. Method 1 will involve learning how to attach cup chain ends. Method 2 will cover how to wrap the cup chain onto a finding or other component. Method 2 will cover how to use satin cord to weave cup chain onto a curb chain. This class is designed for the beginner so you don’t need to have any skills to jump right in! Perfect for whipping up easy gifts for the upcoming Holiday season. Materials to learn how to do the basic techniques will be included but materials purchased towards completing a whole project are not included in the cost of the class. 1.5 - 2 hrs. $35
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| BASICS OF BEAD CROCHET |
Learn how to bead crochet and how to make this versatile necklace. Made with Japanese seedbeads, you can select a single color or multiple colors. We've purchased a special magnetic clasp that works perfectly with this design. You will not complete the necklace in this class. Prerequisite: some beadweaving experience. (Sorry - no lefties in this class.) Instructor: Pat Riesner. 3 hours. $50 (includes crochet hook, thread and seedbeads for 5" practice piece made in the class; excludes seedbeads and clasp for the final necklace made at home.)
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| UNWINDING BEAUTY |
This gorgeous, playful earring is so simple to make! Use Swarovski crystals and seed beads to create a color combination that is unique to your palette. No prior beadweaving experience is necessary to sign up for the class. Instructor: Staff. 2 hours. $35 (plus materials).
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| ELIZABETHAN |
Use two needle right angle weave to create this stunning, timeless bracelet. Swarovski crystals or Chinese crystals are featured alongside 8mm pearls. Size 11 seed beads create an interesting pattern on the top and size 8 seed beads are used along the back to make this bracelet reversible for any occasion. Instructor: Staff. 2 hours; $35.00 (plus materials).
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| SYLVIO THE SKELETON FISH |
Sylvio the Skeleton Fish is yet another member of Edwin’s School of Fish collection. He is a bit slimmer than his fellow schoolmates but is just as fun to make and wear, especially in October. Created and taught by the talented Edwin Batres. 3 hrs. This class is for the intermediate/advanced beadweaver. Materials not included. $60.
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| BOHO BUGLES |
Perfect your simple loop technique while making these bohemian, funky earrings. Use 12mm bugle beads, size 11 seed beads and head pins to create this piece. Instructor: Staff. 1 & 1/2 hours. $35.00 (includes seed beads and head pins).
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| KILIM CUFF |
Crescent beads and pinch beads create the look of a woven tapestry. Demi rounds complete the textured look. Another beautiful design by TrendSetter artist Carole Ohl. Taught by Marianne Olbermann. 2-3hrs. Materials not included. $55.
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| WIRE WORKS |
Explore the many ways to manipulate wire to customize your jewelry. Create your own findings- S-hooks, fancy headpins, clasps, spirals and coiled beads- as we bend and twist, texture and harden, spiral and coil. You will also receive a thorough explanation of proper wire gauges and tools and detailed written instructions. The accompanying photo is just one example of what you can accomplish with your wire-worked pieces. Taught by Marianne Olbermann. 3 hrs. Materials not included. $60
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| A NIGHT ON THE TOWN |
Crystals pave the way across this special bracelet. Size 11 and 15 round seed beads and delicas encircle and flank the crystals. Dress it up, or dress it down, you’ll agree this one’s a winner. Some beadweaving experience is necessary. Taught by Marianne Olbermann. 3 hrs. Materials not included. $60
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| BOW TIE COMPONENT - BRACELET/NECKLACE/EARRINGS |
What better motif for a holiday gift than a ribbon of bows! Alternating bows and round medallions encircle the wrist, adding a festive flair to this bracelet. Add a chain and a clasp and the bracelet converts to a necklace. Two projects in one! And earring pattern, too. Perfect project to practice weaving tension and piecing. The designer has graciously given permission for instructor Marianne Olbermann to teach this design. This is a class for the advanced beginner/intermediate beadweaver. 2.5-3hrs. $55. Materials not included.
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| WIRE CROCHET |
Create a fabulous multi-strand necklace using thin wire, a crochet hook, and your creativity. The unique look is determined by the selection of stones, crystals, and pearls. Match your colors to the flowers of summer, the foliage of fall, or to any palette you desire. This technique lends itself to numerous variations once you have the foundations from this class. Knowledge of crochet not necessary! Guest instructed by Marianne Olbermann. 2.5-3hrs. $55. Materials not included.
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| POINSETTIA BRACELET |
In the rich jewel colors of the holidays or the warm hues of autumn, this bracelet sparkles and delights. Ladder stitch and a cross-weaving technique create this bracelet from clasp to clasp. Perfect for beginners and a relaxing project for more advanced beaders. A wonderful gift for the holidays, for birthday and mother’s gifts when done in birthstone colors. This class is for the advanced beginner/intermediate beadweaver. Guest instructed by Marianne Olbermann. 2.5-3hrs. $55. Materials not included.
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| STAR CHARM BRACELET |
A great class to learn the versatile ladder and circular peyote stitch. You will learn to make a bracelet with charms that incorporate the new DiamonDuo beads and QuadraLentil beads, which are used to form charms in star shapes. Just a touch of crystals are used to add that twinkling, sparkling effect to this charm bracelet. Instructor: Carmelina Calabrese. 3 hrs. $50
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| RADIANT TENNIS BRACELET |
Learn to make a band of 3 sided cubic right angle weave that incorporates a beaded clasp then add swarovski crystals for a touch of sparkle. This class requires knowledge of right angle weave, some knowledge of cubic right angle will help. Intermediate level. This class will take 3 hours or a little over based on the length of time it will take to work up the band. Created and guest instructed by the talented Carmelina Calabrese. $55. Materials not included.
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| ENDLESS LOOM STRETCH BRACELET |
Endless looms are in! As are the stretchy endless bracelet loops! This project uses both and your choice of bead size to weave a multi-row loomed stretch bracelet. You can make one for any season you prefer but since they’re so easy, why not make one for every season? You can bring your own beads or come a little earlier to select your colors of choice. This is a good project for a beginner beader. 1.5 - 2 hrs. Stretchy endless bracelet loops included. 10% discount applicable towards a purchase of the loom on the day of the class. Beads are extra. $35
| Sat Oct 27 | 11:00 AM | | | | Tue Nov 13 | 11:00 AM | | |
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