Wednesday September 08, 2010
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Past Classes:

 

Diamond Maille (Beginner/Intermediate Level and up) 

  

Connect colorful Swarovski crystal frames together by making byzantine chain sections in this innovative bracelet!  Students may not complete this project during class time, but learn all skills necessary to finish at home.

Class Fee: $20, Kit Fee: $47 with sterling, $34 with sterling filled

Materials supplied by student: Clasp

Age: Adult

 

 

 

Aura Weave (Beginner and up)

Now this is my kind of necklace - elegance with just the right amount of swing and sparkle.  I love the dangly stuff!  Your kit will not have the faceted blue topaz briolettes like the one Jeannie made pictured here, but it will have some spectacular Swarovski briolettes!

Class Fee: $20, Kit Fee: $ 45 for Sterling, $17 for Copper or Sterling Filled

Student Supplied:  Clasp

Ages: Adult

 

 

 

Woodland Fairy Bracelet (Beginner) 

A great class to learn the basics of bead stringing on flexible wire and basic wirework to make charms.   

 

Class Fee: $20, Kit Fee: $16

Age: Adult

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Graduated Tube Bracelet (Intermediate)

 

It's fun to use leftover seed beads to make this even-count peyote beded beads. They go fast and infinite variations are possible!

Class Fee: $20, Kit Fee: $19.75 , Includes: Bead and Button "Easy Bead Woven" for $7.95

Ages: Adult

 

 

 

 

 Fine Silver Leaves and Beads (Beginner Level)

 

Art Clay is a soft, workable material that can be shaped like clay but when fired, becomes pure fine silver.  This class is for both beginners and those with some experience.  Students will learn to use art clay paste to make a finished leaf pendant framed by two beads of there creation. 

Instructor:  Teresa Kodatt - Certified Art Clay Instructor

Fee:  $95 ($60 class fee & $35 kit fee)

Materials in Kit: 

- Art Clay Paste

- Two bisque beads

- 1.5mm Greek Leather cord

Age:  Adult

 

 

 

 

  

  

  

  

 Sculpted Peyote Cuff (Intermediate)

Make this easy but impressive peyote stitched cuff.  Multiple sizes of seed beads makes all the difference!

 

 Class Fee: $20, Kit Fee: $16

  

 

 

 

Charming Watch (Beginner)

 

Make this wonderful watch band full of "charm" and learn basic wire working skills in the process.

 

Class Fee: $20, Kit Fee: $32

Ages: Adult

 

 

 

Queen's Link Bracelet (Beginner and up)

Fashion your own Renaissance inspired bracelet link by link.  This unique take on Queen's chain joins four strands to make a slinkly, wide cuff that feels fabulous around your wrist!

 Class Fee: $20, Kit Fee: $20 for Sterling filled or Copper, $85 for Sterling

 Suppied by student:

 - Multi-strand clasp

Ages: Adult

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bugle Bracelet (Intermediate)

Combine bugle beads and delicas with peyote stitch in a unique way to make this silky smooth bracelet.  This bracelet may not be completed during class time, but students will learn all skills required to complete it at home. 

 

Class Fee: $20, Kit Fee: $13

Student Supplied:  Multi-strand clasp

Age: Adult

 

 

 

  

 

Twinkle Necklace (Beginner)

Surround your neck (or wrist) with the twinkling light of 4mm Swarovksi crystals on sterling silver Softflex with this enchanting necklace.  A matching bracelet and earrings can be easily made by using this same technique. 

 

Class Fee: $20, Kit Fee: $28,

Student Supplied:  Clasp

Age: Adult

 

 

   

 Peyote Beaded Tube Bracelet (All Levels)

Learn tubular peyote stitch to make these petite, sparkly beaded beads and then string them on Softflex with sterling and crystals for a truly unique bracelet.  These beads also make great earrings!

 

Age: Adult

 

 

Glass Charm Bracelet (Beginner Level)

 

Construct your own unique charm bracelet with sterling wire and an assortment of beads. This is a good class to learn the basics of working with wire and tools.

Fee: $20, Kit Fee $29

Note:  Students will make an S-Hook clasp out of wire.  Alternatively, they can choose to purchase a clasp.

Ages: 12 and up

 

 

  

 

Interlaced Rings Necklace  (Beginner/Intermediate Level)

Make this striking yet inexpensive right angle weave necklace completely in an afternoon.  Perfect for a special outfit or even a bridesmaid ensemble.

Class Fee: $20, Kit Fee: $34

Ages: Adult

 

    

 

 Honeymoon in the Caribbean (Beginner)

Make this love inspired bracelet with crystal, vintage lucite flowers and lovebird connectors.  This beginning wire work class teaches students how to combine beads with wire to make links and join them to complete a bracelet.  Great for learning wire working tool use.

Class Fee: $20, Kit Fee: $34 (includes one of my handmade glass lentil beads; if you have one of your own that you would rather use, subtract $6)

Ages: Adult

 

 

 

Trellis Necklace (Intermediate Level and up)

This V-shaped necklace in crossweave technique curves beautifully around your neck.  Very flattering!  This necklace may not be completed during class time, but students will learn all skills required to complete it at home.

Class Fee: $20, Kit Fee: $26

Purchased Separately:  4 strand Clasp

Age: Adult

 

 

 

   

 

Twisted Wire Bangle (Beginner/Intermediate) 

We will be using wire in to create this bangle cuff from scratch...coils, clasp and all!

Class Fee: $20, Kit Fee: $ varies based on bead choices

Ages: Adult

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Snake Chain (Advanced Beginner/Intermediate)

 

This beautiful chain is suitable for a man or woman.  This weave looks good

in one or two metals allowing you to create a unique chain maille bracelet.

 

Class Fee: $20, Kit Fee: $40 for all sterling, $59 for sterling and gold filled as shown.

(Gold filled or Copper Rings available by request.  Please let me know in advance. )

 

Materials supplied by student: Clasp

 

 
Silver Ruffles (Intermediate and up)  
We will put all your peyote stitch skills to good use on this one!  This is just what you need to go with your holiday outfit.  We called it the Silver Ruffle, but any color delicas and 11/0's can be used.
Class Fee: $40, Kit Fee: $39
Ages: Adult
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

Pearl Arc & Tear Drop Earrings (Intermediate and up)

Bending, looping and wrapping wire are the skills you will use to make these fabulous earrings from the ground up!  Gorgeous!

Instructor: Jeannie Mulligan

Class Fee: $20, Kit Fee: $15

Ages: Adult

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Endless Ndebele Cuff (Beginner and up)

This is a great class to learn Ndebele, also called Herringbone stitch, that will be used in the Ndebele spiral and Elizabethan bracelet later this month.  The large beads in this cuff make it a quick one to work up.  You'll need several in many colors!

Instructor: Kim Utzinger

 

 

Class Fee: $20, Kit Fee: $16

Ages: Adult

   

 

Spin Necklace (Beginner and up)

Join us to make this fun necklace with wire and handmade beads.  The kit fee and picture shows this necklace made with sterling wire, but copper can be substituted for a lower kit fee.  The kit price does include six handmade glass beads of your choice worth $24.

Instructor: Jeannie Mulligan

  

Class Fee: $20, Kit Fee: $38

Ages: Adult

 

 

 

 

Elizabeth Spiral Ndebele Necklace (Beginner/Intermediate)

Make a tubular ndebele spiral necklace for the Elizabeth pendant or to show case a special handmade glass bead.  This class assumes that you have experience doing some kind of stitching before.

 

Take any two "Elizabeth" classes this month and get the third class fee for $5!

Instructor: Kim Utzinger

Class Fee: $20, Kit Fee: $18

Ages: Adult

 

 

 

 

 

  

Elizabeth Pendant (Intermediate and up)

Feel like a queen in this gorgeous pendant made with tubular peyote stitch to bezel Swarovski rivoli crystals.  Students will need to be familiar with basic peyote stitch.

 

Take any two "Elizabeth" classes this month and get the third class fee for $5!

Instructor: Kim Utzinger

Class Fee: $20, Kit Fee: $16

Ages: Adult

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Do-It Yourself (Beginner and up)

This is a class all about making your own findings.  Students will learn how to make many types of findings including fancy headpins, "S" Hooks, ear wires, and toggles from sterling silver.

Instructor: Teresa Kodatt

  

 

Class Fee: $20,  Kit Fee: $16

 

Ages: Adult

 

 

 

 

 

 

Elizabeth Earrings(Intermediate and up)

Feel like a queen in these gorgeous earrings made with tubular peyote stitch to bezel Swarovski rivoli crystals.  Students need to be familiar with basic peyote stitch.

 

Take any two "Elizabeth" classes this month and get the third class fee for $5!

Instructor: Kim Utzinger

Class Fee: $20, Kit Fee: $29

Ages: Adult

  

 Rolling Waves (Intermediate and up)

Just like the waves on the ocean the stones appear to roll along around this beautiful bracelet.  Sterling wire and stones are included in the kit fee.  Copper wire can be substituted for a lower fee as can gold filled wire for a higher fee.

 

Instructor: Jeannie Mulligan

Class Fee: $20, Kit Fee: $15

Ages: Adult

 

 

 

 

 

Copper Coils (Beginner Level and up)
Learn to use simple copper wire to create the coil beads that make up this bracelet and earring set.
Instructor:  Jeannie Mulligan
Class Fee: $20, Kit Fee: $26
 
  
 Age: 13 and up
 

  

 Flat Herringbone Bracelet (Intermediate Level)

 

Make this intricate looking, 4 color bracelet with flat Ndebele weave and top it off with a unique button closure.  Students may not complete this project during class time,

but learn all skills necessary to finish at home.

 

 

Class Fee:  $20, Kit Fee: $12

Required:  Button for closure

Ages:  Adult

  

 

 

 

 

 
 
Elegant Earrings  (Beginner/Intermediate Level)
Students will learn basic wire working techniques to make three pair of unique earrings.  Techniques learned will be simple loops, wrapped loops, wire shapes, and attach earring findings.
Class Fee: $20, Kit Fee: $21
Ages: Adult
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
Artful Bracelet (Beginner/Intermediate Level and up) 
Make artzy wire connections that compliment the handmade lampwork beads beads perfectly.  Even learn to make your own hook and eye clasp!
Instructor: Jeannie Mulligan
Class Fee: $20, Kit Fee: $29
Age: Adult
 
  

 

Flat Chain Maille  (Beginner Level)

Students will not have enough time to finish this bracelet in class, but will learn all skills necessary to finish this project at home.

Class Fee:  $35, Kit Fee: $45 for all sterling.  Sterling filled and copper also available for $10

Required:  Multi-strand Clasp

Ages:  Adult

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Turkish Round Maille (Intermediate Level and up)    

 
 

 

 

Round Maille (Beginner/Intermediate) New!

Learn the medieval art of Chain Maille! This comprehensive class will teach you the basics of weaving jumprings to create a beautiful chain.

Class Fee: $20, Kit Fee: $45  (sterling filled or copper rings will also be available for $10)

 Student Supplied:  Clasp

Ages: Adult

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 
Go back to the Renaissance period of chain making by learning to weave this round jump ring bracelet.  I really love this one!  This bracelet may not be completed during class time, but students will learn all skills required to complete it at home.
Class Fee: $20, Kit Fee: $63 for all sterling
Alternative Sterling Filled or Copper Kit: $15
 Materials supplied by student: Clasp
 Age: Adult