January - February 2018

Flat Even Count Peyote fs \ $25Saturday, January 13 (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 the more popular even count. This design features achevron pattern that’ll help you understand how to read apatterned graph. All skill levels welcome. Materials list.by Jennifer Soltero

Caracol Link Bracelet \ $25Saturday, January 6 (10am-12pm)Caracol is the Spanish word for Snail. Kat’s love of natureinspired her to craft this piece so students can learn tomake a beautifully shaped link to form a lovely bracelet.Students will learn to form, chase and dap wire. Embellish-ment is optional. Previous wire working and chasingexperience is helpful but not required. Materials list.

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Ogee Pendant Necklace \ $35Saturday, January 6 (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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Bead Looming fs \ $25Sunday, January 7 (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

Kumihimo fs \ $25Sunday, January 7 (2-5pm) 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

Twisted Tubular Herringbone fs \ $25Thursday, January 11 (6-9pm) Herringbone stitch, also known as Ndebele, is one of themany foundation stitches that you should have in yourbeading repertoire. Its chevron pattern stitch creates a very fluid and silky weave. In this class you'll learn how to create a twisted version of the traditional tubular herringbone that will add a bit of spice to your work. All skill levels welcome. Materials list.

by Jennifer Soltero

Jeweled Fan \ $35Saturday, January 13 (2-5pm)Dazzle up a large decorative loop with a bead soup mix ofvarious shaped beads and seed beads that fit your colorstyle. Using ladder, brick and netting stitches, students willcreate this fan shaped pendant that can be hung from asimple embellished chain that won’t compete with yourfocal piece. A perfect project for new or experienced beadweaver. Basic bead weaving experience is helpful butnot required. Materials list.by Jennifer Soltero

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Cold Repoussé \ $65Sunday, January 14 (10am-5pm)Standard chasing and repoussé is an old world techniquethat requires heat and a pitch pot. Instead, learn to “cold”work metal to create a beautiful relief on sheet metal with-out the use of heat or pitch. Special patinas can further enhance the level of detail on each piece and will be included in this workshop. Previous metal working experience is required. Materials list.

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Basic Wire Working \ $35Wednesday, January 17 (6-9pm)Learn the secrets of wire working as we create the mostbasic design elements in handcrafted jewelry. Students will learn how to make jump rings, eye pins, beads with wire bead caps, a clasp, a snaky hammered wire element, a charm, and beaded dangles. Link them all together, andstudents will leave with a professionally crafted bracelet. All skill levels welcome. Good hand strength is required. Materials list.by Kat Clark

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Cascade Earrings \ $25Saturday, January 20 (10am-12pm)These earrings are light as a feather and a pleasure towear. The triple metal colors play off each other and thesinuous curves remind one of swirling and cascadingwater. A pretty gemstone drop is a perfect ending for theseearrings. Bonus instructions include making your own earwires. Previous wire working experience is helpful.Materials list.

by Kat Clark

Workshop sign-up startsFriday, December 15 (10am)

Gemstone “ID” Bracelet \ $25Saturday, February 3 (10am-12pm)What’s your gemstone ID? Learn about the various gem-stones for each month of the year and learn to make abracelet in your own gemstone or gemstone color. Studentswill learn basic metal working skills. Use multiple stones orcolors that represents each child for a Mothers bracelet.This bracelet makes a great gift. Previous metal working experience is helpful. Beginners will find this projectchallenging. Materials List.by Kat Clark

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Knotting Basics \ $25Sunday, January 21 (10am-12pm) ORSaturday, February 10 (10am-12pm)There’s no comparison to an elegantly and professionallyknotted necklace or bracelet. Knots protect and secureyour most treasured pearls or beads, and enables yourpiece to drape so naturally. Learn how to choose and work with silk threads and finish with clamshell beadtips.All skill levels welcome. Materials list.

by Andrea Morris

Puffy Heart Pendant Redux \ $45Saturday, January 20 (1-5pm)Learn to create a three dimensional effect on sheet metalusing texturing hammers and common metal working tools.Additionally, students will learn to set a tube rivet for a bi-metal accent. The addition of Vintaj Opaque Inks allowfor a special patina treatment. Great for Valentine’s Day.Previous metal working experience is required. Repoussé experience is helpful. Materials list.

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Bead It Braid It \ $45Sunday, January 21 (1-5pm) Also called “speedy looming” because that’s exactly what it is. Beads are placed onto the warp threads before theloom is dressed and that’s what allows you to move alongquickly. You’ll learn the technique of looming a row andthen bringing in a bead from the warp threads. It’s twice as fast and twice as sparkly since the beads end up in two different directions. Previous bead looming experi-ence is very helpful but not required. Materials list.by Sheilah Cleary

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Abacus Ring \ $25Wednesday, January 24 (6-8pm)Get your feet wet while learning a few fabrication tech-niques of cutting and forming sheet metal, texturing, coldconnecting and finishing. Gorgeous gemstones, pearls or crystals make a simple, but beautiful statement ring. Beginners can expect to make one ring. Intermediate students can make at least two rings. Basic metal and wire experience is helpful but not required. Materials list.by Kat Clark

Bead Embroidery fs \ $25Saturday, January 27 (10am-1pm)Want to try your hand in the world of bead embroidery?This workshop is dedicated to newbies to bead embroideryand is a perfect introduction. Students will learn beginningand advanced bead embroidery techniques and encasingtechniques that will make incorporating cabochons andstones without holes a cinch. Students will also learn howto reinforce and back their pieces. Previous peyote stitchexperience is required. Materials list.by Jennifer Soltero

UFOs with Jennifer \ $25Saturday, January 27 (2-5pm)UFOs: UnFinished Objects, aka “projects,” that you’re itching to get done. Here’s your opportunity to get yourJennifer projects completed in this 3-hour class, where she will help you get back on track or refresh you on atechnique. Bring any “Jennifer” project and get them done!Only Jennifer projects will qualify for this UFO class.Must bring all materials and written instructions to class.by Jennifer Soltero

UFOs with Kat \ $25Wednesday, February 7 (6-9pm) ORSaturday, February 24 (1-4pm)UFOs: UnFinished Objects, aka “projects,” that you’re itching to get done. Here’s your opportunity to get yourKat projects completed in this 3-hour class, where she willhelp you get back on track or refresh you on a technique.Bring any “Kat” project and get them done! Only Katprojects will qualify for this UFO class. Must bring all materials and written instructions to class.by Kat Clark

Sparkling Waves \ $45Sunday, January 28 (12-4pm)Learn to make this dazzling bracelet using flat Ndebelestitch, also known as flat herringbone. It is a quick andeasy way to master this most useful technique. TheSwarovski crystal embellishments will ensure rave reviewsevery time it is worn. Previous Ndebele or herringbonestitch experience is helpful. Materials list.

by Sheilah Cleary

Olio Pendant Necklace \ $35Saturday, February 3 (1-4pm) Olio Pendant Necklace is all about technique and workingmetal. Students will create a pendant with a “sampler” ofvarious textures on metal, plus learn a “cold” forming trick.Beaded chain and a leather connector complete this stun-ning jumble of materials and techniques. Previous metalworking and wire wrapping experience is helpful butnot required. Materials list.

by Kat Clark

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Around We Go \ $35Sunday, February 4 (10am-1pm)We will be weaving around and around as we make thisDutch Spiral stitched bracelet. If you’re new to bead weaving this is the perfect class for you. This stich is simple, it repeats, and it grows quickly to form either abracelet or necklace. Basic bead weaving experience is helpful but not required. Materials list.

by Jennifer Soltero

Cleopatra’s Asp \ $35Sunday, February 4 (2-5pm) Slinky and reptilian, this bracelet is surely an eye catcher.During the class you will learn the stitch that creates thereptilian look and how to graduate it up and down, addingthe end caps and wrapping the clasp loops. Students will be shown a variation that includes a focal bead to add a bitof drama to this bracelet. All skill levels welcome. Materials list.

by Sheilah Cleary

Nest Egg Ring \ $35Sunday, February 11 (1-4pm)Nest Egg Ring is a bit of whimsy and makes for a greatconversation piece. But seriously, this is a lot of techniquein a little piece of jewelry. Students will learn to make adouble-shank, triple prong ring. A large-hole pearl or stoneshould be used if a chaton setting is desired. Previousmetal and wire working experience is required. Materials list.

by Kat Clark

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Deco Pendant Necklace \ $35Sunday, February 18 (10am-1pm)Deco Pendant Necklace is a nod to the Art Deco move-ment of the early 20th century. Linear shapes and con-trasting texture is the focus of this piece. Intermediatestudents will hone their metal skills and focus on the metal finishing aspect of metal working. Previous metalworking experience is required. Materials list.

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Flat Right Angle Weave fs \ $25Saturday, February 17 (10am-12pm)Right angle weave is one of the most popular foundationstitch techniques out there. It’s seen in many forms, although we will be focusing on the flat version in this class. Named after it’s ninety degree (right angle) configu-ration of beads, this stitch weaves in a figure eight pathcombining cells together and forming a grid pattern that is so versatile and a popular foundation to many off loomweaving designs. All skill levels welcome. Materials list.by Jennifer Soltero

Criss Cross Crystals \ $45Saturday, February 10 (1-5pm)This is a kumihimo on-the-disk class and will cover beadedcord distribution and setting up your beads to make a mostunique kumihimo braid. You will learn the moves and how to avoid some of the pitfalls of kumihimo. Crystal embellish-ments top this piece off so that it is sure to be one of yourfavorites. Previous kumihimo experience is required.Some prep work is required. Materials list.

by Sheilah Cleary

You Spin Me Around \ $35Sunday, February 25 (10am-1pm)Beaded beads can be a useful technique to learn especiallyfor those occasions that you can’t find that perfect bead,you could make it yourself in the precise colors and sizeyou desire. In this case you’ll be making a spinning beadedbead focal using circular peyote and netting stitches andadd a cool chain tassel. Students will also make a matchingwire linked necklace. Previous peyote stitch and wireworking experience is required. Materials list.by Jennifer Soltero

Freeform Peyote \ $45Saturday, February 17 (1-5pm)Take your peyote stitch skills to the next level where thereare no roadmaps but rather a free flowing stitching experi-ence that will result in a unique piece every time. It is agreat time to let you creativity flow and incorporate allkinds of beads to add color and texture. If you’re worriedabout being in charge of your own design, don’t worry,there are no wrong designs. Previous peyote stitch experience is required. Materials list.by Jennifer Soltero

Fluttering Hearts \ $25Thursday, February 8 (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

Rainy Day Pendant \ $25Sunday, February 11 (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

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Blossom Ring \ $35Sunday, February 18 (2-5pm)Spring is here and what better time to let your fingersbloom with this showy ring. Basic fabrication techniques of cutting sheet, dapping, and cold connection will be usedto create this little beauty. The flower can be easily adaptedfor making into a pendant if a ring is not desired. Previoussheet metal work experience is helpful. Materials list.

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Cowgirl Lasso Bangle Redux \ $25Wednesday, February 21 (6-8pm)Learn to twist wire by hand to make this quick and cutebangle. Twist silver and copper together to make a chic, bi-metal piece in a jiff. A second option is to add beads and bead caps for a sophisticated look. Expect to make at least two or more bangles in class. Wire working experience is helpful but not required. Materials list.

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Mystify Ring \ $25Saturday, February 24 (10am-12pm)Mystify Ring is the last in a series of three puzzle rings.Wire worked into snaky turns, create the puzzle of whatappears an endless form. Students will learn to form thewire into a ring blank and add a lovely bead embellishmentfor that little bit of finesse. All skill levels welcome, although good hand strength required to move heavygauge wire. Materials list.

by Kat Clark

Mosaic Tiles \ $35Sunday, February 25 (2-5pm)Time for more loom weave therapy? Grab your loom andjoin us as we weave this colorful and hip “mosaic” inspiredbracelet. You will be the “designer” in this class and canchoose to either create your bracelet in the like of the original, or adjust the design to fit your personal style. This is a great project for both experienced and beginningloom weavers. Previous bead looming experience ishelpful but not required. Materials List.by Jennifer Soltero

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Around We Go 10a-1pCleopatra’s Asp 2-5p

Fluttering Hearts 6-8p Knotting Basics 10a-12pCriss Cross Crystals 1-5p

UFOs with Kat 6-9p

Rainy Day Pendant 10a-12pNest Egg Ring 1-4p 2nd Session 2018

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Flat Right Angle Wv fs 10a-12pFreeform Peyote 1-5p

Deco Pendant Necklace 10a-1pBlossom Ring 2-5p

Mystify Ring 10a-12pUFOs with Kat 1-4p

Cowgirl Lasso Bngl Redux 6-8p

You Spin Me Around 10a-1pMosaic Tiles 2-5p

Gemstone “ID” Brac 10a-12pOlio Pendant Necklace 1-4p

workshop policy:• Register for workshops in person or by phone. Full payment is required at time of registration by cash, debit, or credit card.• Materials and tools are not included with workshop fee unless specifically noted. Please inquire about tool rental options.• Please purchase all supplies prior to workshop date. We offer a 10% discount on listed supplies. Some restrictions do apply. See store for details.• Workshops are designed for students 15 years and older. Some exceptions may apply. Please inquire about specific workshop.• Please be prompt to class. We kindly ask that you do not bring guests to workshops.• Workshops are non-refundable unless we must cancel a workshop. You may cancel or transfer a workshop with 72 hour* notice prior to start of workshop. A $5 cancellation/transfer fee applies. Balance will be issued as store credit only. *Guest instructors require 30 day cancellation/transfer notice.• Cancellations and transfers made with less than required notice will forfeit entire fee. You may send a qualified substitute or receive workshop handout.• If we must cancel a workshop, a full refund by check or store credit will be issued.

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Bead Looming fs 10a-1pKumihimo fs 2-5p

Twist Tube Herringbone fs 6-9p Flat Even Peyote fs 10a-1pJeweled Fan 2-5p

Cold Repoussé 10a-5p Martin LutherKing, Jr. Day

Cascade Earrings 10a-12pPuffy Heart Nck Redux 1-5p

Basic Wire Working 6-9p

Knotting Basics 10a-12pBead It Braid It 1-5p

Bead Embroidery fs 10a-1pUFOs with Jennifer 2-5p

Abacus Ring 6-8p

Sparkling Crystal Waves 12-4p

New Year’s Dayclosed

Caracol Link Bracelet 10a-12pOgee Pendant Necklace 1-4p