July Class Descriptions
Working with Wire – The Basics $40
(materials included)
Beginner/Intermediate
2 hour class
Instructor: Kira Nelson
Learn basic techniques for working with wire including wrapped loops, wrapped teardrop bails, and swirls for charms & headpins. Some jewelry making experience is required.
Wednesday July 7th 2:30pm
Wire Whimsy $30
(supply list available)
Intermediate
2 hour class
Instructor: Kira Nelson
Come and create whimsical squiggles and shapes with wire, which we will hammer flat to form links. These links will be connected with beads to form a bracelet, but can be adapted for anything! Basic wire working skills required.
Wednesday July 7th 6pm
Floral Cuff Bracelet $45
(supply list)
Beginner
3 hour class
Instructor: Barb Richard
Learn to follow a peyote graph and make a quick bracelet for summer. Some seed bead experience is helpful.
Saturday July 10th 10am
For Kids! - Polymer Clay Bead Making—Seahorse Necklace $20
(supplies included)
Ages 7-12 1.5 hour class
Instructor: Kathy Swenning
Students will learn how to make their very own polymer clay Seahorse focal Beads and additional, coordinating clay beads with scrap clay. These will be assembled using additional accent beads into a colorful & fun finished necklace to wear & enjoy!
Saturday July 10th 2:00pm
Jewelry Making Basics $40
(materials included)
Beginner
2 hour class
Instructor: Kira Nelson
Learn the basics of bead stringing including types of parts & materials, attaching clasps for bracelets & necklaces, and making earrings. You will make a bracelet & earring set in this class.
No experience necessary.
Wednesday July 14th 2:30pm
Beginner Freeform Peyote Bracelet $30
(supply list or $5 kit)
Beginner
2 hour class
Instructor: Kira Nelson
Learn peyote stitching and embellishing techniques as you create this whimsical free-form bracelet. With the free form design, anything goes! No experience necessary. You may not finish project in class, but you will learn how to! No experience necessary.
Wednesday July 14th 6pm
Czech Glass Bracelet $30
(supply list)
All Skill Levels
2 hour class
Instructor: Pat Roof
This is a net stitched bracelet using 4 mm Czech glass and seed beads. It is fun to make and lends itself to many color combinations. Some seed bead stitching experience helpful.
Saturday July 17th 10:00 AM
Ancient Earrings $35
(materials included)
Advanced
2 hour class
Instructor: Kira Nelson
Inspired by the metalwork seen in jewelry by some ancient cultures, these earrings are made entirely by hand with wire. We will be shaping and hammering heavy wire, and binding the pieces tightly together with thinner wire.Wire working experience necessary.
Tuesday July 20th 6pm
Beginner Freeform Peyote Bracelet $30
(supply list or $5 kit)
Beginner
2 hour class
Instructor: Kira Nelson
Learn peyote stitching and embellishing techniques as you create this whimsical free-form bracelet. With the free form design, anything goes! No experience necessary. You may not finish project in class, but you will learn how to!
No experience necessary.
Wednesday July 14th 6pm OR
Wednesday July 21st 2:30
Working with Wire – The Basics $40
(materials included)
Beginner/Intermediate
2 hour class
Instructor: Kira Nelson
Learn basic techniques for working with wire including wrapped loops, wrapped teardrop bails, and swirls for charms & headpins. Some jewelry making experience is required.
Wednesday July 21st 6pm
Ogalala Netted Necklace $35
(supply list or kit)
Advanced
2 hour class
Instructor: Pat Roof
This is an Advanced class. You must have previous seed bead weaving experience.
Saturday July 24th 10am
Lucite Charm Bracelet $30
(supply list or $5.50 kit)
Beginner/Intermediate
2 hour class
Instructor: Kira Nelson
A garden full of lightweight Lucite leaves and flowers hang from chain. Basic wire working techniques are used. A good class for those just starting to get into wire. Some jewelry or wire experience recommended.
Wednesday July 28th 2:30pm
Jewelry Making Basics $40
(materials included)
Beginner
2 hour class
Instructor: Kira Nelson
Learn the basics of bead stringing including types of parts & materials, attaching clasps for bracelets & necklaces, and making earrings. You will make a bracelet & earring set in this class.
No experience necessary.
Wednesday July 28th 6pm
Herringbone Collar $40
(supply list or kit)
Advanced
2 hour class
Instructor: Pat Roof
In this class we will be using the herringbone stitch to create a beautiful collar. Seed bead stitching experience is required.
Thursday July 29th 6pm
Multi Strand Cord Necklace $45
(supply list)
Beginner
3 hour class
Instructor: Barb Richard
A charming necklace with an airy, summery feel. Go through your stash to gather beads for this project. No experience necessary.
Saturday July 31st 10am
August Class Descriptions
Working with Wire – The Basics $40
(materials included)
Beginner/Intermediate
2 hour class
Instructor: Kira Nelson
Learn basic techniques for working with wire including wrapped loops, wrapped teardrop bails, and swirls for charms & headpins. Some jewelry making experience is required.
Wednesday August 4th 2:30pm
Lucite Charm Bracelet $30
(supply list or $5.50 kit)
Beginner/Intermediate
2 hour class
Instructor: Kira Nelson
A garden full of lightweight Lucite leaves and flowers hang from chain. Basic wire working techniques are used. A good class for those just starting to get into wire. Some jewelry or wire experience recommended.
Wednesday August 4th 6pm
Pearl Chain Necklace $30
(supply list or kit)
All Skill Levels
2 hour class
Instructor: Pat Roof
What would summer be without a pearl necklace? Come in and make this pretty pearl necklace to wear all summer long. No experience necessary!
Saturday August 7th 10am
Wire Wrapped Pendant $35
(supply list available)
Advanced
2 hour class
Instructor: Kira Nelson
Learn how to turn an un-drilled flat stone into a pendant! I often use sea glass, but you can also use a large flat bead!
Wire working experience is required.
Tuesday August 10th 6pm
Jewelry Making Basics $40
(materials included)
Beginner
2 hour class
Instructor: Kira Nelson
Learn the basics of bead stringing including types of parts & materials, attaching clasps for bracelets & necklaces, and making earrings. You will make a bracelet & earring set in this class. No experience necessary.
Wednesday August 11th 2:30pm
Cord and Stones Necklace and Earring Set $30
(supply list or $3 kit)
Beginner
2 hour class
Instructor: Kira Nelson
Some of the most basic jewelry making techniques are used to create this summer-time necklace and earring set, incorporating such skills as crimping, working with cord, and simple loops for earrings. No experience necessary!
Wednesday August 11th 6pm
Viking Knit Bracelet $45
(supply list)
Beginner
3 hour class
Instructor: Barb Richard
You will make a basic knitted wire tube which can stand alone or be combined with other beads for a great bracelet. Experience with wire helpful.
Saturday August 14th 10am
FULL
For Kids! - Polymer Clay Bead Making—Summer Flip Flop Necklace $20
(supplies included)
Ages 7-12 1.5 hour class
Instructor: Kathy Swenning
Students will learn how to make their very own polymer clay Flip Flop focal Beads with fun flower accents and additional, coordinating clay beads with scrap clay. These will be assembled using additional accent beads into a colorful & fun finished necklace to wear & enjoy!
Saturday August 14th 2:00pm
Cord and Stones Necklace and Earring Set $30
(supply list or $3 kit)
Beginner
2 hour class
Instructor: Kira Nelson
Some of the most basic jewelry making techniques are used to create this summer-time necklace and earring set, incorporating such skills as crimping, working with cord, and simple loops for earrings. No experience necessary!
Wednesday August 18th 2:30pm
Working with Wire – The Basics $40 (materials included)
Beginner/Intermediate
2 hour class
Instructor: Kira Nelson
Learn basic techniques for working with wire including wrapped loops, wrapped teardrop bails, and swirls for charms & headpins. Some jewelry making experience is required.
Wednesday August 18th 6pm
Kumihimo Bracelet $35
(supply list)
All Skill Levels
Two Part Class 3 hrs total
Instructor: Pat Roof
This is a great braided bracelet using a Kumihimo disk and 8/0 seed beads. It is a good Beginner class. (This will be a 2 part class). Some seed bead stitching experience helpful.
Thursday August 19th 6-8:00 AND Thursday August 26th 6-7:00
Stitched Fringe Necklace $30
(supply list or $4 kit)
Beginner
2 hour class
Instructor: Kira Nelson
This elegant design is easier than one might think. A basic fringe, dripping with beads, is sewn into a simple peyote stitched base. (Note: you might not complete the entire necklace in class). No experience necessary!
Wednesday August 25th 2:30pm
Jewelry Making Basics $40
(materials included)
Beginner
2 hour class
Instructor: Kira Nelson
Learn the basics of bead stringing including types of parts & materials, attaching clasps for bracelets & necklaces, and making earrings. You will make a bracelet & earring set in this class. No experience necessary.
Wednesday August 25th 6pm
Potawatomi Necklace with Crystals $30
(supply list or kit)
All Skill Levels
2 hour class
Instructor: Pat Roof
This is one of the weaves taught by Horace Goodhue in his book “Indian Bead Weaving”. It is now updated with the inclusion of Swarovski Crystals. Fun to make and pretty to wear. No experience necessary!
Saturday August 28th 10am
Polymer Clay Bead Making—Tropical Fish $35
(materials included)
Beginner
2 hour class
Instructor: Kathy Swenning
Students will learn how to make a simple bull’s eye cane. The basic shape of a “fish” will be demonstrated & the canes will be applied to the forms to create whimsical & colorful Tropical Fish Beads with scales and fins! No experience necessary!
Saturday August 28th 2:00
September Class Descriptions
Lucite Links $30
(supply list or $7.25 kit)
Intermediate
2 hour class
Instructor: Kira Nelson
Take your wrapped loop making skills to the next level – using a dowel to make large loops! We will be linking vintage Lucite ring shapes to make this funky necklace. Basic Wire experience necessary.
Wednesday September 1st 2:30pm
Stitched Fringe Necklace $30
(supply list or $4 kit)
Beginner
2 hour class
Instructor: Kira Nelson
This elegant design is easier than one might think. A basic fringe, dripping with beads, is sewn into a simple peyote stitched base. (Note: you might not complete the entire necklace in class). No experience necessary!
Wednesday September 1st 6pm
Russian Rope $35
(supply list)
Advanced
2 hour class
Instructor: Pat Roof
This is a tricky stitch from Russia. Once learned, it goes pretty quickly. Seed bead stitching experience is required.
Saturday September 4th 10am
Polymer Clay Bead Making 1 $35
(Materials included)
Beginner
2 hour class
Instructor: Kathy Swenning
Learn how to create a basic millefiori jellyroll style cane to create designer beads, use scrap clay & "mistakes" to make colorful beads, and create "wafer" beads using the stacker technique. No experience necessary.
Saturday September 4th 2:00
Lucite Links $30
(supply list or $7.25 kit)
Intermediate
2 hour class
Instructor: Kira Nelson
Take your wrapped loop making skills to the next level – using a dowel to make large loops! We will be linking vintage Lucite ring shapes to make this funky necklace. Basic Wire experience necessary.
Wednesday September 1st 2:30pm
Multi Strand Brick Stitch Bracelet $30
(supply list or $8.50 kit)
Beginner/Intermediate
2 hour class
Instructor: Kira Nelson
This bracelet involves a little bit of stitching, with strands full of beads to create a full, dramatic look. You can learn the stitch even if you’ve never stitched before, but you must be able to work with small beads! You might not finish the bracelet in class time, but you will learn how to!
Beginners welcome, must be able to work with very small beads.
Wednesday September 8th 2:30
Lucite Links $30
(supply list or $7.25 kit)
Intermediate
2 hour class
Instructor: Kira Nelson
Take your wrapped loop making skills to the next level – using a dowel to make large loops! We will be linking vintage Lucite ring shapes to make this funky necklace. Basic Wire experience necessary.
Wednesday September 8th 6pm
Russian Netted Necklace $30
(supply list or kit)
All Skill Levels
2 hour class
Instructor: Pat Roof
This is a fun and easy necklace to make. The sample is made using large seed beads, but it can be made with smaller seed beads. This project will be started in class and completed at home.
Thursday September 9th 6:00
Bead Crochet $60
(Materials kit fee $20)
Intermediate
4 hour class in 2 parts
Instructor: Barb Richard
Learn a fabulous beading technique and create a simple bangle bracelet. Learn to close the two ends together invisibly or choose to join the tube with a center accent bead.
Saturday September 11th 10am Part 1
Jewelry Making Basics $40
(materials included)
Beginner
2 hour class
Instructor: Kristen LaViola
Learn the basics of bead stringing including types of parts & materials, attaching clasps for bracelets & necklaces, and making earrings. You will make a bracelet & earring set in this class. No experience necessary.
Monday September 13th 6pm
Herringbone Bracelet $30
(supply list or $4.75 kit)
Intermediate
2 hour class
Instructor: Kira Nelson
Learn the herringbone stitching technique! This bracelet can be made with size 8 seed beads and a stripe of crystals, (or for more Advanced beaders, with smaller seed beads in multiple colors). Entire bracelet will not be completed in class. Some seed bead stitching experience required.
Wednesday September 15th 2:30pm
Multi Strand Brick Stitch Bracelet $30
(supply list or $8.50 kit)
Beginner/Intermediate
2 hour class
Instructor: Kira Nelson
This bracelet involves a little bit of stitching, with strands full of beads to create a full, dramatic look. You can learn the stitch even if you’ve never stitched before, but you must be able to work with small beads! You might not finish the bracelet in class time, but you will learn how to!
Beginners welcome, must be able to work with very small beads.
Wednesday September 15th 6:00
Triangle Earrings $40
(supply list)
Advanced
3 hour class
Instructor: Pat Roof
In this class we will make triangle earrings using the peyote stitch. Peyote stitching experience is required.
Saturday September 18th 10am
Bead Crochet $60
(Materials kit fee $20)
Intermediate
4 hour class in 2 parts
Instructor: Barb Richard
Learn a fabulous beading technique and create a simple bangle bracelet. Learn to close the two ends together invisibly or choose to join the tube with a center accent bead.
Saturday September 18th 2pm Part 2
Working with Wire – The Basics $40
(materials included)
Beginner/Intermediate
2 hour class
Instructor: Kira Nelson
Learn basic techniques for working with wire including wrapped loops, wrapped teardrop bails, and swirls for charms & headpins. Some jewelry making experience is required.
Tuesday September 21st 6pm
Working with Wire – The Basics $40
(materials included)
Beginner/Intermediate
2 hour class
Instructor: Kira Nelson
Learn basic techniques for working with wire including wrapped loops, wrapped teardrop bails, and swirls for charms & headpins. Some jewelry making experience is required.
Tuesday September 21st 6pm
Jewelry Making Basics $40
(materials included)
Beginner
2 hour class
Instructor: Kira Nelson
Learn the basics of bead stringing including types of parts & materials, attaching clasps for bracelets & necklaces, and making earrings. You will make a bracelet & earring set in this class.
No experience necessary.
Wednesday September 22nd 2:30pm
Herringbone Bracelet $30
(supply list or $4.75 kit)
Intermediate
2 hour class
Instructor: Kira Nelson
Learn the herringbone stitching technique! This bracelet can be made with size 8 seed beads and a stripe of crystals, (or for more Advanced beaders, with smaller seed beads in multiple colors). Entire bracelet will not be completed in class. Some seed bead stitching experience required.
Wednesday September 22nd 6pm
Fringed Cuff Bracelet $45
(supply list)
Beginner/Intermediate
3 hour class
Instructor: Barb Richard
This is an eye-catching bracelet—could be delicate and bridal or funky, depending on your color choice. Some seed bead experience necessary.
Saturday September 25th 10am
Rosary Making $25
(Supply List)
Beginner
2 hour class
Instructor: Kristen LaViola
Learn how to make a traditional chain rosary. Basic history of the rosary is included. No experience necessary!
Thursday September 23th 6pm
Working with Wire – The Basics $40
(materials included)
Beginner/Intermediate
2 hour class
Instructor: Kira Nelson
Learn basic techniques for working with wire including wrapped loops, wrapped teardrop bails, and swirls for charms & headpins. Some jewelry making experience is required.
Wednesday September 29th 2:30pm
Ancient Earrings $35
(materials included)
Advanced
2 hour class
Instructor: Kira Nelson
Inspired by the metalwork seen in jewelry by some ancient cultures, these earrings are made entirely by hand with wire. We will be shaping and hammering heavy wire, and binding the pieces tightly together with thinner wire.Wire working experience necessary.
Wednesday September 29th 6pm