Class Description

May 2008 Class Descriptions

Peyote Stitched Earrings $25 (Supply List or kit available)
Beginner
2 hour class
Instructor: Kira Nelson
Don't think you have the patience to learn to stitch beads? These earrings are quick & involve all the techniques you need to know to complete larger, more intensive designs!
Wednesday May 14th 2:30pm

Stitched Fringe Earrings $25 (Supply List or kit available)
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.
Wednesday May 14th 6pm

Working with Wire - The Basics $40 (Supplies Included)
Beginner/Intermediate
2 hour class
Instructor: Kristen LaViola
Learn basic techniques for working with wire including wrapped loops, wrapped teardrop bails, ear wires, and findings. Limit of 4 students. Bead stringing experience is required.
Saturday May 17th 10:30am

Working with Wire - Wired Beads & Spacers $40 (Supplies Included)
Intermediate
2 hour class
Instructor: Kira Nelson
This class is one aspect of our previous "Wire Part 2" class. In this class we will focus on making various wired bead components that you can use in your jewelry designs. Working with Wire Part 1 - The Basics or prior basic wirework is required.
Saturday May 17th 2pm

Wired Charms Bracelet $30 (Supply List or kit available)
Intermediate
2 hour class
Instructor: Kira Nelson
There are so many shapes you can make with wire! Come & learn a few of them as we put together this fun charm bracelet. Basic wirework is required.
Wednesday May 21st 2:30pm

Mixed Media Necklace $25(Supply List or kit available)
Intermediate
2 hour class
Instructor: Kira Nelson
What fun! This necklace has a little bit of everything in it: cord, chain, wire, cable, and then of course beads! Basic jewelry making, including wirework experience is required.
Wednesday May 21st 6pm

Easy Multi Strand Bracelet $25 (Supply List or kit available)
Beginner
2 hour class
Instructor: Kira Nelson
Stringing beads for a multi strand design can take a lot of time. This project has a simplified design using pieces of chain, ribbon, cord, and just a few beads that all together create a dramatic look!
Thursday May 22nd 2:30pm

Chunky Chain Necklace $25 (Supply List or kit available)
Beginner 2 hour class
Instructor: Kira Nelson
Large chunky beads are all the rage, but are you not sure what to do with them? Combine them with links of chain! An easy project in which you will learned wrapped loops.
Thursday May 22nd 6pm

Working with Wire - Wired Clasps & Findings $40 (Supplies Included)
Intermediate
2 hour class
Instructor: Kira Nelson
This class is one aspect of our previous "Wire Part 2" class. In this class you will learn how to make several styles of clasps and other findings that you can use to complete your jewelry designs.Working with Wire Part 1 - The Basics or prior basic wirework is required.
Saturday May 24th 10:30am

Jewelry Making - The Basics $35 (supplies 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.
Saturday May 24th 2pm

Herringbone Flowers $30(Supply List or kit available)
Advanced
2 hour class
Instructor: Kira Nelson
This Herringbone stitched design can be adapted to create endless variations of flowers (your imagination is the limit!) Experienced beaders only. You must be able to work with small seed beads.
Wednesday May 28th 2:30pm

Extenders, Connectors, & Chandeliers $30 (Supply List or kit available)
Advanced
2 hour class
Instructor: Kira Nelson
Experienced wire workers: expand your horizons in the world of as we make these must-have findings. This is a technique based class. Experience wire workers only- must be able to work with heavy gauge wires.
Wednesday May 28th 6pm

Twisted Wire Bangle $30(Supply List or kit available)
Advanced
2 hour class
Instructor: Kira Nelson
Create a stunning, jeweled bangle using several wire working techniques, including making your own twisted wire.This class is for Advanced wire workers. 4 student maximum
Thursday May 29th 6pm

Earring Workshop $30 (bring a variety of findings & beads!)
Beginner/Intermediate
2 1/2 hour class
Instructor: Kristen LaViola
This is an open workshop that you can learn different types of earrings from the basics to chandeliers, depending on your interests!
Saturday May 31st 10:30am

Amsterdam Spiral Necklace $45 (Supply List or kit available)
Advanced
3 hour class
Instructor: Barb Richard
A really striking necklace in a Dutch spiral variation, accented with a brick bail, dangle bead, & finished with chain. Experience with seed bead stitching is helpful
Saturday May 31st 1pm

June 2008 Class Descriptions

Chunky Chain Necklace $25 (Supply List or kit available)
Beginner 2 hour class
Instructor: Kira Nelson
Large chunky beads are all the rage, but are you not sure what to do with them? Combine them with links of chain! An easy project in which you will learned wrapped loops.
Wednesday June 4th 2:30pm

Easy Multi Strand Bracelet $25 (Supply List or kit available)
Beginner
2 hour class
Instructor: Kira Nelson
Stringing beads for a multi strand design can take a lot of time. This project has a simplified design using pieces of chain, ribbon, cord, and just a few beads that all together create a dramatic look!
Wednesday June 4th 6pm

Twisted Wire Bangle $30(Supply List or kit available)
Advanced
2 hour class
Instructor: Kira Nelson
Create a stunning, jeweled bangle using several wire working techniques, including making your own twisted wire.This class is for Advanced wire workers. 4 student maximum.
Thursday June 5th 6pm

Bead Crochet $55 (Supply List or partial kit available)
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 June 7th 1st part 3 hours,
Saturday June 14th 2nd part 1 hour

Working with Wire - The Basics $40 (Supplies Included)
Beginner/Intermediate
2 hour class
Instructor: Kristen LaViola
Learn basic techniques for working with wire including wrapped loops, wrapped teardrop bails, ear wires, and findings. Bead stringing experience is required.
Saturday June 7th 2pm

Rosary Making $25 (Supply List or kit available)
Beginner
2 hour class
Instructor: Kristen LaViola
Learn how to make a traditional chain rosary. Basic history of the rosary is included.
Tuesday June 10th 6pm

Stitched Fringe Necklace $25 (Supply List or kit available)
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.
Wednesday June 11th 2:30pm

Peyote Stitched Earrings $25 (Supply List or kit available)
Beginner
2 hour class
Instructor: Kira Nelson
Don't think you have the patience to learn to stitch beads? These earrings are quick & involve all the techniques you need to know to complete larger, more intensive designs!
Wednesday June 11th 6pm

Jewelry Making - The Basics $35 (supplies 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.
Saturday June 14th 12pm

Working with Wire - Wired Beads & Spacers $40 (Supplies Included)
Intermediate
2 hour class
Instructor: Kira Nelson
This class is one aspect of our previous "Wire Part 2" class. In this class we will focus on making various wired bead components that you can use in your jewelry designs. Working with Wire Part 1 - The Basics or prior basic wirework is required.
Saturday June 14th 3pm

Mixed Media Necklace $25 (Supply List or kit available)
Intermediate
2 hour class
Instructor: Kira Nelson
What fun! This necklace has a little bit of everything in it: cord, chain, wire, cable, and then of course beads! Basic jewelry making, including wirework experience is required.
Wednesday June 18th 2:30pm

Wired Charms Bracelet $30 (Supply List or kit available)
Intermediate
2 hour class
Instructor: Kira Nelson
There are so many shapes you can make with wire! Come & learn a few of them as we put together this fun charm bracelet. Basic wirework is required.
Wednesday June 18th 6pm

Wired Clasps & Findings $30 (Supply List or kit available)
Intermediate
2 hour class
Instructor: Kira Nelson
There are so many shapes you can make with wire! Come & learn a few of them as we put together this fun charm bracelet. Basic wirework is required.
Saturday June 21st 10:30am

Russian Leaf Earrings $35(Supply List or kit available)
Intermediate
2 hour class
Instructor: Barb Richard
Work with Delica beads and learn a classic beading stitch. These earrings have a contemporary look and are especially striking in any color.
Saturday June 21st 2pm

Extenders, Connectors, & Chandeliers $30 (Supply List or kit available)
Advanced
2 hour class
Instructor: Kira Nelson
Experienced wire workers: expand your horizons in the world of as we make these must-have findings. This is a technique based class. Experience wire workers only- must be able to work with heavy gauge wires.
Wednesday June 25th 2:30pm

Herringbone Flowers $30(Supply List or kit available)
Advanced
2 hour class
Instructor: Kira Nelson
This Herringbone stitched design can be adapted to create endless variations of flowers (your imagination is the limit!) Experienced beaders only. You must be able to work with small seed beads.
Wednesday June 25th 6pm

Jump Ring Bracelet $25 (Supply List or kit available)
Beginner
2 hour class
Instructor: Kristen LaViola
Learn to make an easy bracelet using jump rings & large seed beads. A great class to take to perfect your working with jump rings skills!
Saturday June 28th 10:30am

Bumpy Peyote Bracelet $45 (Supply List or kit available) Intermediate
3 hour class
Instructor: Barb Richard
Even count peyote with different sizes of beads creates a gorgeous bracelet. You will also learn how to create a buttonhole in peyote stitch. Experience with seed bead stitching is helpful.
Saturday June 28th 1pm

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