Superduo Woven Bracelet
with Bonnie Dunn

Create a wonderful "Downton Abby" Edwardian Style lace bracelet using the new Super Duo Beads. Students should register early and let us know their color preference so we can order your colors.

Sat Mar 15 (11am – 5pm)     Class fee $80 + materials fee $30 = $110, $90 if rec’d by 3/5  

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Herringbone Tennis Bracelet
with Bonnie Dunn

Create a double sided reversible Tennis Bracelet from seed beads with two different designs of your choice. You will use a variety of colors and sizes of beads provided by the instructor. 

Sun Mar 23 (11am – 5pm)     Class fee $80 + materials fee $20 = $100, $80 if rec’d by 3/9  

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Beaded Chain and Mandala Pendant
with Walter Stracke

Create a beautiful beaded necklace and pendant using a variety of beads, including the new Superduos. Walter will show you how to make the necklace sparkle, or create one with less bling if you desire. You will also be able to make the necklace to the length that you desire. Please register early and let us know your color(s) preference. The project includes size 15/0 beads so students should come prepared with magnifiers or glasses if needed, and should have the ability to work with small beads.

Sun Mar 30 (11am – 5pm)     Class fee $80 + materials fee $35 = $115, $95 if rec’d by 3/16  

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Beginning Wire Wrap
Taught by Wire Wizard Wendy Stevens

This is our premier class to teach basics of creating solderless jewelry using wire to set gemstones. Learn about the different shapes, gauges and hardness of wire, as well as when to use them. Make twisted wire. We will make a pair of earrings and two pendants. 

Sat Apr 5 (11am - 5pm)  Class fee $85 + kit $25= $110, $100 if rec'd by 3/22 

THIS CLASS IS A IS REQUIRED FOR ADVANCED WIRE WRAPPING CLASSES, INCLUDING ROSE OF SHARON (3/19), COILED & WOVEN PENDANT (5/10), HUG THAT STONE (5/4), AND WIRE DROP PENDANT (6/1).

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Spring Forward Necklace
With Bonnie Dunn

Work with pearls, gemstones, wire and chain to create a whimsical Spring Necklace. Skills taught in this class include wire shaping, hardening, adding beads to the wire, and attaching to chain. Several sizes of wire are used. Beginners welcome.

Sat Apr 12 (11am - 5pm) Class fee $85 + kit $25= $110, $90 if rec'd by 3/29 

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Wire Wrapped Rose of Sharon Pendant by Shaktipaidesigns
With Guest Teacher Penny Lemire

This spiral pendant features a neat, repeatable method for securely setting faceted, un-drilled stones or small cabochons. The stone is set and then surrounded by petals of decorative wire coils. By permission of the designer, this class is being offered to teach this unusual technique using the copyrighted tutorial (the cost of this tutorial is incorporated into the class fee and is being forwarded to the creator). Magnification is recommended. Must have taken Beginning Wire Wrapping.

Sat Apr 19  (11am – 5pm) copper $90 + $30 material fee = $120 ($110 if rec'd by 4/5) 
fine silver $90 plus $65 material fee = $155  ($145 if rec'd by 4/5)  [this pendant is being offered in Fine Silver with Sterling Silver Beads].     

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WE WILL BE CLOSED APRIL 20, EASTER SUNDAY

Textured Copper Cuff Mini-Class
with Metals Master Wendy Stevens

Learn to create a cuff bracelet from copper sheet, texture and patina (color) it in just a couple of hours. You can go home and create many more in time for the holidays at a fraction of the cost of a gift you may buy.

Sun Apr 27 (1pm - 3pm)     $30 class fee + $10 kit = $40 ($30 if rec’d by 4/13)    

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Hug That Stone Pendant
With Wire Master Wendy Stevens

A versatile setting that you can use to wrap coins, round and oval cabochons and large flat beads.  You will measure and line up your wires, spiral bundle them, fit your stone, create a bail and set your stone in a prong setting.  A whimsical pendant design ready for your embrace. Must have taken Beginning Wire Wrapping.

Sun May 4   (11am - 5pm)                  Class fee $85 + kit $25= $110, $100 if received by 4/19    

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Coiled and Woven Pendant
with Wire Wizard Wendy Stevens

Sharpen your wire wrap skills making this gorgeous pendant set in a classic basket setting, adorned with a hand woven wire bail and coils!

A truly distinctive piece where you will learn to measure properly for the setting, bundle multiple wires, create decorative spirals and weave with 24 g wire.  Add these new skills to your designing arsenal today!  Some experience is needed for this class.  Must have taken Beginning Wire Wrap.

Sat May 10     (11am – 5pm)                        Class fee $85 + kit $25 = $110 ($100 if rec'd by 4/26)  

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Introduction to Beading
Taught by Guest Teacher Wendy Stevens

Learn to make earrings, bracelets and necklaces using Soft Flex, Memory Wire, E yepins, Headpins, Chain and a variety of Findings. Learn how to finish your pieces in a professional manner! This class will include an introduction to basic tools and beading techniques. Don’t be fooled by the name of the class—you will leave with some advanced techniques not found in other classes—as well as a vast assortment of finished pieces.

Sat May 17 (11 am - 5pm)     $90 class fee + $20 kit = 110 ($90 if rec’d by 5/3)    

THIS IS THE CLASS TO TAKE IF YOU WANT TO LEARN THE BASIC TECHNIQUES FOR WORKING WITH BEADS. IT WILL NOT BE OFFERED AGAIN FOR AT LEAST 6MONTHS

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Viking “Knit” Necklace or Bracelet
Taught by Guest Teacher Bonnie Dunn

No knitting knowledge necessary to learn this technique of turning a plain wire into a fabulous piece of jewelry.   Beginners as well as advanced students will enjoy and benefit from this class.  Students will learn the knitting technique, use of a draw plate, and how to attach end caps and a ready-made clasp or make their own clasps.  This technique can also be used to make a chain to use with your pendants. 

Sat May 24 (11am-5pm)     Class $85 + kit $25 = $110, $90 if rec’d by 5/10

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Elegant Beaded Wire Drop Pendant
With Wire Master Wendy Stevens

Create a drop of elegance surrounded by a simple wire wrapped frame.  You will bundle multiple wires, create a loop to hang the drop you will make from the numerous beads available in our classroom and then add the easy grace of a curved bail. An excellent design to add to your repertoire. Must have taken Beginning Wire Wrap .

Sun June 1   (11am - 5pm)                  Class fee $85 + kit $20= $105, $85 if received by 5/18    

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