March Class Descriptions
Peyote Bail $60
(supply list available)
Intermediate
4 hour class
Instructor: Barb Richard
A fabulous project to learn advanced peyote techniques – odd count, increases and decreases; basic fringe techniques will be taught as well. You’ll create a removable bail that will fit a large scale necklace 10-15mm in diameter. Seed bead stitching experience necessary.
Saturday March 6th 10am
Wired Bead Necklace $30
($9 Materials kit or supply list available)
Intermediate
2 hour class
Instructor: Kira Nelson
The beads in this necklace design aren’t just connected with wire, they are embellished with wire! You will learn two different ways of “caging” a bead. Note that you might not have a completed necklace in class time! Basic wire working experience necessary!
Wednesday March 10th 2:30pm
Working with Wire - The Basics $40
(Supplies 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 March 10th 6pm
KIDS Polymer Clay Bead Making
St. Patrick’s Day Rainbow Necklace $20
(materials included)
Beginner
1.5 hour class
Instructor: Kathy Swenning
Students will learn how to make their very own polymer clay St. Patrick’s Day themed beads (including a Rainbow with Pot of Gold Focal charm and additional beads). These will be assembled using additional accent beads into a colorful & fun finished necklace to wear and enjoy! For children ages 7 to 12. No experience necessary!
Saturday March 6th 2pm
Kumihimo Bracelet $30
(supply list available)
All skill levels
2 hour class
Instructor: Pat Roof
This is a great braided bracelet using a Kumihimo disc and 8/0 seed beads. It is a good beginner class. No experience necessary.
Saturday March 13th 10am
Jewelry Making - The Basics $40
(supplies 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 March 17th 2:30pm
Wired Rings $30
($5 Materials kit or supply list available)
Beginner/Intermediate
2 hour class
Instructor: Kira Nelson
Make three styles of rings using wire! Once you get the hang of it, you’ll want to make more and more. Some jewelry experience is helpful, and beginner wire students are welcome! Beginners welcome, basic wire working experience helpful!
Wednesday March 17th 6pm
Chain Maille Earrings $35
(supply list available)
Beginner
2 hour class
Instructor: Barb Richard
Lovely dangle earrings made by linking jump rings together. Beginner class.
Saturday March 20th 10am
Chain Maille Channel Bracelet $45
(supply list available)
Intermediate
3 hour class
Instructor: Barb Richard
Weave jump rings together and add crystals to create an elegant bracelet. Basic experience with chain mail and wire work necessary.
Saturday March 20th 1pm
Byzantine Link Bracelet $30
($8 Materials kit or supply list available)
Intermediate
2 hour class
Instructor: Kira Nelson
In this class will be making our own jump rings and hooking them together into segments of the Byzantine chain mail technique. Basic wire working experience is necessary!
Wednesday March 24th 2:30pm
Stitched Teardrop Earrings and Pendant $30
($6 Materials kit or supply list available)
Beginner
2 hour class
Instructor: Kira Nelson
Several different sized beads (some are very small) will be stitched together using a little bit of right angle weave and netting techniques. The design makes attractive earrings as well as a pendant. Beginner class, but must be able to see small seed beads!
Wednesday March 24th 6pm
Double Spiral Bracelet $30
(supply list available)
Intermediate
2 hour class
Instructor: Pat Roof
In this class we will be making a double version of the basic spiral This is a class for those with some bead weaving experience. Some bead weaving experience necessary.
Saturday March 27th 10am
Budding Vine Daisy Chain Bracelet $30
($3 Materials kit or supply list available)
Beginner
2 hour class
Instructor: Kira Nelson
It may still be cold out, but Spring will be here eventually! This stitched bracelet design is made with a variation of the daisy chain. Fresh, bright colors will lighten up your day! Be prepared to work with small seed beads. Note that you might not have a completed bracelet in class time. Beginner class, must be able to see small seed beads!
Wednesday March 31st 2:30pm
Diamond Weave Wired Earrings $30
($8 Materials kit or supply list available)
Intermediate
2 hour class
Instructor: Kira Nelson
Constructed from start to finish with wire, the “God’s Eye” motif makes great earrings! You will learn how to make the base, the dangles, and the ear hooks as well as the weave. Basic wire working experience is necessary!
Wednesday March 31st 6pm