February - March 2015

Double Heart Cuff \ $35Sunday, February 1 (10am-1pm)This charming cuff is a snap to make. Sweet hearts cometogether in the middle of the cuff and look oh-so-pretty on the wrist. Using beefy 14-gauge wire makes the cuffsturdy, but with a pared down look. Bonus instructions include liver of sulfur patination technique. Basic wireworking experience is helpful but not required.Materials list.

by Kat Clark

Valentine Wish Pendant \ $35Sunday, February 1 (2-5pm)Deliver the sweetest thought of all with this Valentine Wishpendant. Tuck a miniature message into the pendant andsurprise a loved one with a Valentine sentiment. Studentswill learn about dapping sheet metal, metal stamping, and“stitching” with wire to create this adorable pendant.Working with sheet metal is helpful but not necessary.Materials list.

by Kat Clark

Fluttering Hearts \ $25Wednesday, February 4 (6-8pm) Don’t want to wear your heart on your sleeve? Have themflutter about your finger and keep your emotions near anddear. This is a perfect project for new peyote stitchers whowant to learn how to read and follow a patterned design.It’s quick to make and a comfort to wear. You could alsomake a matching bracelet. Basic peyote stitch experi-ence is required. Materials list.

by Jennifer Soltero

Kumihimo fs \ $25Sunday, February 8 (10am-1pm) Get a comprehensive introduction to the popular braidingtechnique called kumihimo! During this class you will learnhow to set up the disk, what materials are appropriate touse, and the technique of kumihimo. An affordable kumi-himo foam disk will be used to construct the bracelet afterwhich you will learn a quick and easy finishing technique.All skill levels welcome. Some prep work is required.Materials list.by Sheilah Cleary

Intro to Chainmaille \ $35Sunday, February 8 (2-5pm)Introduce yourself to the world of chainmaille in this comprehensive workshop. We’ll discuss the importance ofprecision sized jump rings, how to prepare and work withjump rings, type of pliers to use, and how to weave thissimple yet impressive Spiral Chain. From here you will havethe skills to advance to more complex chainmaille weavesand beyond. A custom cut rings kit must be purchasedat class. All skill levels welcome. Materials list.by Wendy Remmers

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Callisto Ring \ $25Saturday, February 7 (10am-12pm)Callisto, a moon of Jupiter, is the inspiration for this ring.The simple, yet elegant orb style ring, makes a big state-ment. Students will learn a basic wire technique to createthe ring with a perfect fit, in addition to texturing and ream-ing for hole enlargement. Students can expect to make atleast two rings. Bonus instructions include liver of sulfurpatination. Previous wire working experience is helpfulbut not required. Materials list.by Kat Clark

Beady Bangle \ $25Saturday, February 7 (1-3pm)Got a ton of seed beads and wondering what to do withthem? Learn to make Beady Bangles with this fast andfun technique. Mix and match colors to make your owncustom combinations. Students will learn to coil wire, wrapwire, and can expect to make at least two to three banglesin class. Previous wire working experience is helpfulbut not required. Materials list.

by Kat Clark

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Hot Cross Pearls \ $25Thursday, February 12 (6-8pm) ORSunday, March 15 (10am-12pm)Pillows of pearls tucked nice and snug make this bracelettimeless and one that you’ll find yourself reaching for andwearing daily. Learn the basics in right angle weave as you stitch a base using two pearl sizes. Embellish with seed beads to highlight each and every pearl and makethem pop! All skill levels welcome. Materials list.

by Gwen Duyao

Flat Even Count Peyote fs \ $25Saturday, February 14 (10am-1pm) Join us as we learn one of the most basic off-loom beadweaving technique. The peyote stitch has been seen in Native American beadwork as well as Ancient Egyptian artifacts. It can be woven in an even count or odd count of beads per row, although this class will be focused on themore popular even count. We’ll be making this simple andfashionable band bracelet featuring a Z hook clasp as thefocal. All skill levels welcome. Materials list.by Wendy Remmers

UFOs with Wendy \ $25Saturday, February 14 (2-5pm) Here’s your chance to tackle those UFOs: UnFinished Objects. Wendy will be at the helm of this catch-up classand will gladly help you get back on track or motivate youto finish that project from way back. Bring any “Wendy”project or “foundation series” project and get them done! If you have a project taught by another BBW instructor orfrom a BBW kit, Wendy will do her best to assist you too.Only Wendy and BBW projects will qualify.by Wendy Remmers

Esmeralda \ $35Sunday, February 22 (1-4pm)Brilliant crystals are net stitched together into this ropestyle bracelet. Although it appears to be a continuouslywoven bracelet, this bracelet cleverly incorporates a hidden magnetic closure that is beaded around and acts as a focal. A simple weave with a big look! Basic bead weaving experience is required. Materials list.

by Jennifer Soltero

Saint Petersburg fs \ $25Wednesday, February 25 (6-9pm)Originating from Russia, the Saint Petersburg stitch appears quite delicate and lacy. It is stitched on a bias and can be adjusted in seed bead count to create shorteror longer fringed segments. It can also be doubled, like in our particular class design, to create this symmetricaland very sturdy strap style bracelet. It is a perfectly simple design to start your beading adventure with. All skill levels welcome. Materials list.by Wendy Remmers

Barrels of Fun Chain \ $25Sunday, March 1 (10am-12pm)Fun, easy, and quick! Create a cool and stylish chainbracelet in a snap, all while having barrels of fun. Incorpo-rate two metal tones for a stylish look or even add spacerbeads or beaded links in the pattern for a cool variation.Basic chainmaille experience is helpful but not required. Required jump ring kits available in SS, SF,copper, brass, bronze and two-tone combinations.Materials list.by Wendy Remmers

Bead Looming fs \ $25Saturday, February 28 (10am-1pm)Allow me to introduce you to looming. During this class you will learn how to set up the loom, what materials areappropriate to use, and the technique of looming. Most importantly you will learn three different techniques for finishing, none of which involve sewing in the threads. Thisclass will also address several ways to add a clasp, and anadded bonus of learning how to graph your own designsfor the future. All skill levels welcome. Materials list.by Sheilah Cleary

Sweetheart Pendant & Earrings \ $35Saturday, February 28 (2-5pm)If you look closely at this precious necklace, you will seethat is it in fact many hearts in a circle. This is a quick andeasy project that is perfect as a gift to a special friend or towear yourself. Make several more hearts and you’ll have apair of wonderful earrings to match. The hearts might evenbe stitched onto a wristband for a lovely bracelet. All skilllevels welcome. Brick stitch experience is helpful butnot required. Materials list.by Sheilah Cleary

UFOs with Lananh \ $35Sunday, March 1 (1-5pm)Here’s your chance to tackle those Lananh UFOs: UnFin-ished Objects. She will be available to help you catch-up onyour projects, get you back on track, or refresh you on atechnique. Bring any “Lananh” project and get them done!Only “Lananh” projects will qualify. Must bring all materials and written instructions to class.

by Lananh Bui

Twinkling Stars \ $55Saturday, February 21 (12-5pm) It’s pretty evident that the focus of this design is the twinkling, or bling factor, seen in the various facettedbeads and stones featured in this bracelet. The stunningcenterpiece is the rhinestone studded hook and ring claspthat is front and center. Also, the captured crystal orb that peeks through this regal rope makes quite a statement. Learn how to size your piece for a custom fit. Peyotestitch experience is required. Materials list.by Wendy Remmers

Basic Wire Linking \ $35Thursday, March 5 (6-9pm) Permanently link beads and components together with thisvery popular and fundamental wire wrapping technique.Learn how to make a proper eye loop and how to wrapdown wires for a snug and secure fit. Choose to make a necklace, bracelet, pair of earrings, or the entire set.And, if you’re interested in learning how to make a rosary,this technique is exactly what you’ll need. All skill levelswelcome. Materials list.by Wendy Remmers

Lasso Drop Necklace \ $25Sunday, February 15 (10am-12pm)Learn to make this pretty lasso style necklace in a flash.Students will create a sparkling column of wire, crystals,and pearls that form a beautiful closure. Finish it off with acouple of gemstone drops and you’ve got a lovely upscalepiece. It can be made any length, with or without a clasp.Previous wire working experience is helpful but notrequired. Materials list.

by Kat Clark

Confluence Cuff \ $35Sunday, February 15 (1-4pm)A confluence of two different metals and pretty pearlsmakes this cuff arm candy that everyone will want. Stu-dents will learn to shape and wire wrap heavy gauge wiresalong with a useful pearl setting technique. Heavy gaugewire manipulation will require good hand strength.Previous wire working experience is helpful but notrequired. Materials list.

by Kat Clark

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Wrap A Bangle \ $35Thursday, February 19 (6-9pm) ORSunday, March 15 (1-4pm)No more loose bangles! Wrap A Bangle has a hook claspwhich allows you to size it perfectly to your wrist and stilleasy to put on. We’ll be using heavy gauge wire to make the bangle armature and then embellish with assorted beadsand crystals using a wire wrapping technique that will giveyou a random design, yet stately piece. All skill levels wel-come. Good hand strength is required. Materials list.by Gwen Duyao

Beading Fundamentals \ $35 (includes all materials)Sunday, February 22 (10am-12pm)New at beading? This class is especially designed for you.Learn the basics on beads, findings, stringing materials,tools, and how to get started in the wonderful world ofbeading. Make a stretch and bead strung bracelet in this workshop. All skill levels welcome. Includes all materials.

by Andrea Morris

Half Persian Bracelet or Ring \ $35Sunday, March 22 (2-5pm)Related to the Full Persian, the Half Persian is sort of the flat weave version of the popular rope design. It has a challenging start, however once you’ve got the patterndown it weaves quickly and makes a stunning bracelet orring. For beginners, choose the bracelet and then attemptthe ring next. Chainmaille experience is required. Re-quired jump ring kits available in SS, SF, copper, brass,bronze and two-tone combinations. Materials list.by Wendy Remmers

Stuck in the Middle \ $35Wednesday, March 11 (6-9pm)This triple strand bracelet will be a delight to make andwear. The middle focal strand converts a tubular herring-bone into a flattened version that incorporates round crys-tals down the middle. Add a bit of frills with fun borderingstrands of peyote stitching. Complete by attaching a multi-strand clasp. Herringbone stitch experience is required.Materials list.

by Jennifer Soltero

Orb Bauble \ $25Saturday, March 21 (10am-12pm)Add a bit of dimension to your chainmaille repertoire withthis spherical orb that is simple, quick, and a delight tomake. You may choose to create yours in one-tone or two-tone, but keep in mind that one-tone is quite a bitharder to learn by. Basic chainmaille experience is required. Required jump ring kits available in SS, SF,copper, brass, bronze and two-tone combinations.Materials list. Materials list.by Wendy Remmers

Secret Saturday Sampler \ $65 (includes all materials)Saturday, March 28 (12-5pm)We all love a little mystery, especially when it rarely disap-points. The hint is that this particular project has somethingto do with bead weaving. Just bring yourself, and perhapsyour reading glasses, because everything else is included.Basic bead weaving experience is required. Includesall materials.

by Wendy Remmers

Old Glory \ $45Sunday, March 29 (1-5pm)Here’s a super quick project that’s just right for the Fourth of July. The bright red, white and blue pattern is as eye-catching as a sky full of fireworks and just thething to wear during our nation’s birthday. Show your pride in being and American. Basic peyote stitch experience is helpful. Materials list.

by Sheilah Cleary

Bead Crochet (2-Part Class) \ $55Sundays, March 22 (10am-1pm) & 29 (10am-12pm)Crocheted or not, this two-part workshop will teach you thebasics in crocheting with beads. This spiral stitch is easiestwith larger beads but is easily adapted to smaller bead sizesand multiple bead sizes. Incorporate a focal bead, a clasp, ormake it a roll-on bracelet. Some preparation is required priorto class date. All skill levels welcome. Materials list.

by Andrea Morris

Rainy Day Pendant \ $25Sunday, March 8 (10am-12pm)Get ready for April showers with the Rainy Day pendantnecklace. This is the perfect project for new studentswanting to get their feet wet (no pun intended) with wirewrapping. Students will learn a cool trick for measuringchain too. All skill levels welcome. Materials list.

by Kat Clark

Gemstone Pod Pendant \ $35Sunday, March 8 (1-4pm)Learn to shape silver, copper or brass sheet into a lovelypod shaped form. Then texture and emboss to your heart’scontent. A gorgeous flat gemstone bead takes centerstage, along with pretty side-drilled pearls or beads andcrystals for embellishment. Any embellishment beads can beused in this design. Scale is key. Bonus instructions usingGilder’s paste will be covered. Metal fabrication skillshelpful but not required. Materials list.by Kat Clark

Show It Off \ $65Saturday, March 14 (10am-5pm)Have a really special lampwork bead you’ve been saving for that perfect project? Here’s your moment to “show it off!” In this workshop you will learn to make a fabulous kumihimo necklace that will show off that special bead. This project looks a lot like a crocheted rope, but instead of taking days to make, it takes a few hours on a marudaibraiding table. Basic kumihimo experience is required.Some prep work is required. Materials list.by Sheilah Cleary

Elegant Waves \ $35Wednesday, March 18 (6-9pm)Rippling waves of crystals and seed beads is the feature of this dynamic and versatile necklace. Using peyote andnetting stitches, you’ll create this centerpiece. Switch toright angle weave to create a chain stitched necklace thatis embellished with dots of crystal. This design is easilyadaptable to a bracelet as well. Peyote stitch and rightangle weave experience is required. Materials list.

by Jennifer Soltero

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Ogee Pendant Necklace \ $35Saturday, March 21 (1-4pm)Gentle “ess” curves and texture take you down a path inthis pretty pendant. Natural elements like leather, freshwaterpearls, and gemstones lend an organic feel to this piece.Students will learn how to move medium gauge wire with an assortment of tools and techniques. Bonus instructionsinclude liver of sulfur and secondary patinas and jump ringdemo. Previous wire working experience is helpful butnot required. Materials list.by Kat Clark

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Stones & Swirls \ $55Saturday, March 7 (12-5pm) Throw your bead embroidery rules out the window! Nicolewill guide you through the basics of bead embroidery whilehaving you design a one-of-a-kind piece. She will alsoshare her own personal helpful hints and techniques to enable you to showcase multiple gemstone focals in a fluid and stunning design. Peyote stitch experience ishelpful but not required. Materials list.

by Nicole Eatherly

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Kumihimo fs 10a-1pIntro to Chainmaille 2-5p

Hot Cross Pearls 6-8p Flat Even Peyote fs 10a-1pUFOs with Wendy 2-5p

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Lasso Drop Necklace 10a-12pConfluence Cuff 1-4p

Wrap A Bangle 6-9p Twinkling Stars 12-5p

Beading Fundamentals 10a-12pEsmeralda 1-4p

Bead Looming fs 10a-1pSweetheart Pend/Earring 2-5p

Saint Petersburg fs 6-9p

Double Heart Cuff 10a-1pValentine Wish Pendant 2-5p

Callisto Ring 10a-12pBeady Bangle 1-3p

Fluttering Hearts 6-8p

Rainy Day Pendant 10a-12pGemstone Pod Pendant 1-4p

Show It Off 10a-5pStuck in the Middle 6-9p

Hot Cross Pearls 10a-12pWrap A Bangle 1-4p

2nd Session 2015Registration Starts

Orb Bauble 10a-12pOgee Pendant Necklace 1-4p

Elegant Waves 6-9p

Bead Crochet Part 1 10a-1pHalf Persian Brac/Ring 2-5p

Secret Saturday Sampler 12-5p

Bead Crochet Part 2 10a-12pOld Glory 1-5p

Barrels of Fun Chain 10a-12pUFOs with Lananh 1-5p

Basic Wire Linking 6-9p Stones & Swirls 12-5p

february 2015

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