March - April 2018

Rock-It Ring \ $25Sunday, March 4 (10am-12pm)Rock-It Ring is a study in asymmetry. A beautiful, chunkystone is offset in a simple setting to show off the stone and draw the eye around the surprisingly lightweight ring.New students will learn some basic fabrication skills andexperienced students can hone their skills in metal finish-ing. Liver of sulfur patina will be available. Previous metalworking experience is helpful. Materials list.

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Flat Herringbone Stitch fs \ $25Thursday, March 1 (6-8pm)Also known by the name Ndebele, the herringbone is a very supple and delicate stitch that consist of chevron patterned columns. It starts with a row or two of ladderstitch that serves to anchor the herringbone stitch. It’s a fun and quick weave that will definitely come into play for your future beaded projects. All skill levels welcome.Materials list.

by Yvette McCollum

Hunny Bunny \ $35Saturday, March 3 (10am-1pm)Want to take your right angle weave to the next level? In this workshop you will learn how to weave a three dimensional crystal bunny. How cute is that?! Make your bunny into a pendant or charm for a bracelet or purse charm. Right angle weave and/or dimensionalRAW experience is required. Materials list.

by Jennifer Soltero

Mehndi Gemstone Earrings \ $35Sunday, March 4 (1-4pm) Traditionally, Mehndi tattooing is a beautiful art expressedon the hands, arms and feet of Hindu brides. Kat bringsthe ancient Sanskrit lotus theme into play with wire andgemstone rondelles. Students will make a pair of lovely earrings and will also receive bonus instruction on makingear wires. Previous wire working experience is helpfulbut not required. Materials list.

by Kat Clark

Forest Queen Necklace \ $35Saturday, March 3 (2-5pm)There’s a lot to be learned in this class! We will start withthe focal where we will create a right angle weave stitchedbezel that will perfectly encase your cabochon. We will thenjump to creating the beaded stars using the herringbonestitch. Create a custom bail using odd-count peyote stitchand string them all together to form this beautiful necklace.Herringbone, right angle, and peyote stitch experienceis required. Materials list.by Jennifer Soltero

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Modern Tribal Earrings \ $35Wednesday, March 7 (6-9pm)These richly textured earrings are a nod to carved and embellished wood of battle shields. Making and wearingthese will keep your mojo in check! Students will learn the use of templates, basic sheet metal techniques, coldconnection, and making custom ear wires. Previous metal working experience is helpful but not required.Materials list.

by Kat Clark

WENDY REMMERSSATURDAY, APRIL 14 SUNDAY, APRIL 15

Wendy’s guest teaching in April!$55 per workshop

Jewel toned crystals are supported by an in-tricate net woven base that perfectly frameseach and every crystal. Learn how to weavethis seed bead base using a netting stitch thatwill take various jumps and turns to producethis unique netted stitches. Students have the option to use bicone crystals or roundCzech firepolish facetted beads. Basic bead weaving experience is required. Materials list.

This sparkling and prominent bracelet is fitfor a princess! It is bold and brilliant and fea-tures various sizes of Swarovski crystals incubes, rounds, and bicones. We will start witha reinforced base using flexible beading wirethat we will stitch upon to create this elegantand stunning bracelet. Basic bead weavingexperience is required. Materials list. Kitpurchase is not required, however instruc-tor will have several kit options for sale.

The Elfweave is a dense and weighty chainfor its size. It is offered here in one strand but is also popular in sheet form. Choose to make this in two tone f-or a little ease.Skilled maillers can easily be challenged with a one tone chain. Basic chainmaille skillsrequired. A custom cut rings kit must beselected prior to workshop and purchasedon workshop day. Many kit options will be available. Materials list.

This wide lacy style chainmaille is based onthe Celtic Vision and weaves beautifully in two tone and of the traditional one tone. Considering that the chain uses two ringsizes, one tone chains are easy enough forskilled weavers. Basic chainmaille skills required. A custom cut rings kit must beselected prior to workshop and purchasedon workshop day. Many kit options will be available. Materials list.

Quilted Jewels (10a-1p) Crystal Princess (2-5p)Elfweave Bracelet (10a-1p) Celtic Vision Band (2-5p)

Gemstone “ID” Bracelet \ $25Sunday, March 11 (10am-12pm) ORWednesday, April 18 (6-8pm)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.

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Rainbow Catcher \ $35Saturday, March 10 (10am-1pm)Learn to incorporate ladder stitch and netting stitch to create a delicate colorful bracelet. This is a perfect workshop for any beginner in bead weaving and also forexperts wanting to make something fun and fashionable.Basic bead weaving experience is helpful but not required. Materials list.

by Jennifer Soltero

Basic Wire Linking \ $35Saturday, March 10 (2-5pm)Permanently link beads and components together with this very popular and fundamental wire wrapping technique.Learn how to make a proper eye loop and wrap down wiresfor a snug and secure fit. Make a bracelet and even amatching pair of earrings. If you’ve been interested inlearning how to make a rosary, this technique is exactlywhat you’ll need. All skill levels welcome. Materials list.

by Jennifer Soltero

BYOP with Yvette \ $5Tuesday, March 13 (6-9pm) ORThursday, March 22 (1 1am-2pm) ORTuesday, April 10 (6-9pm) ORThursday, April 26 (1 1am-2pm)Bring Your Own Project (BYOP) is an open beading session where you bring a project that you’ve been working on, or may want to start, and bead in the company of otherbeaders. Yvette will be there to bead along with everyoneand to assist when needed. Much like a friendship circle!by Yvette McCollum

Modern Rustic Cuff \ $35Saturday, March 17 (1-4pm) Modern Rustic Cuff is a marriage of metal with the sophis-tication of pearls or stones. Intermediate students will behoning their planishing and shaping metal skills. New stu-dents will learn about the properties of moving metal, toolusage, and patina. Previous heavy gauge wire formingexperience is required. Good hand strength is neces-sary. Materials list.

by Kat Clark

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Flat Even Count Peyote fs \ $25Thursday, March 8 (6-9pm) 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 Yvette McCollum

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Halo Pendant \ $35Sunday, March 11 (1-4pm)Halo Pendant is inspired by the beautiful Autumn halomoons. Intermediate students will hone their bezel makingskills with a combination of clever tricks and tools. Texturing, wire weaving, stone placement, and setting“tube” rivets complete the tasks of making this statement pendant. Previous sheet metal experience is required.Materials list.

by Kat Clark

Rosaline \ $35Thursday, March 15 (6-9pm)Reminiscent of the elegant jewelry of the Victorian era,this multi-strand bracelet shares similar characteristics.Using Russian Snake Stitch, students will frame sparklingcrystals, and netting and ladder stitches will help with thefinishing touches. All skill levels welcome. Materials list.

by Jennifer Soltero

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Mystify Ring \ $25Saturday, March 17 (10am-12pm) ORWednesday, April 4 (6-8pm)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

Confluence Cuff \ $35Wednesday, March 21 (6-9pm) 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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Advanced Knotting \ $35Sunday, March 18 (10am-1pm) Use the old pros knotting techniques to create a piece ofjewelry with a near hidden closure using french bullion wire.Also learn how to safely ream pearls to accommodate thedoubling back of the silk to create a clean finish. You mayalso choose to create an “infinity” style necklace thatdrops right over your head and uses a hidden joining tech-nique. Previous pearl knotting experience is required. Materials list.by Andrea Morris

Spiral Crystal Bracelet \ $35Sunday, March 18 (2-5pm) It would be difficult to pack more dazzle into this chunkyspiral bracelet. It stands out as a one-of-a-kind creationwith beads that vary in size being used to achieve the deep spiral grooves. Its unique construction makes it anideal way to get away from the every day. Basic beadweaving experience is helpful but not required. Materials list.

by Sheilah Cleary

Beading Fundamentals \ $35 (includes all materials)Wednesday, March 28 (6-8pm)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. You’ll make a bead strung bracelet using all the latest findings and tools to ensure that you develop a solid foundation and get you on your way. All skill levelswelcome. Includes all materials.

by Yvette McCollum

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Gemstone Hinged Bangle \ $35Sunday, March 25 (2-5pm)Learn to move heavy gauge wire to form a hinged banglearmature. This simple design can be easily customized to highlight a few gorgeous gemstone beads or shards,pearls and various beads types or found objects. Goodhand strength is helpful to move heavy gauge wire.Materials list.

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Tabbed Cabochon Pendant Necklace \ $35Sunday, March 25 (10am-1pm)Learn to create a tab setting for cabochons to create a really beautiful pendant. This is a versatile setting technique that can be adapted for many shapes of cabs. A wire wrapped beaded chain completes the necklace. A special finishing touch awaits the makers of this pendant.Previous metal working and wire wrapping experienceis required. Materials list.

by Kat Clark

Triangle Kumi Bracelet \ $35Saturday, March 24 (10am-1pm)This class will teach you how to arrange your beads in amost unusual way. You’ll learn to do the set up and thisunique kumihimo braid. Thinking about the end-of-year holidays, think about this beautiful, sparkling bracelet towear yourself or to give as a very special gift. Basic kumihimo experience is required. Materials list.

by Sheilah Cleary

Bohemian Jewel \ $35Saturday, March 24 (2-5pm)A bit of bohemian with a twist of bling, is the idea behindBohemian Jewel. Using circular peyote stitch, encase a rivoli crystal for your bracelet’s focal piece. Also use a bitof right angle weave to make your beaded connectors. To finish, use suede lace and big hole beads to add that bohemian flair. Previous peyote and right angle weaveexperience is required. Materials list.

by Jennifer Soltero

Rings and Pearls \ $35Thursday, April 5 (6-9pm)Students will use ladder and netting stitches around hammered pewter rings to create this sassy and stylishbracelet. Once you learn the pattern, it is easily convertedinto a necklace and pair of earrings for a complete set.Previous bead weaving experience is helpful but notrequired. Materials list.

by Jennifer Soltero

Branching Out \ $25Thursday, March 29 (6-8pm)This flat spiral stitch is reminiscent of branches of a treethat are growing out and reaching for the sky. It is a simpleand fun stitch and a perfect place to start if you’re new to bead weaving, and also a good project for seasonedweavers as well. All skill levels welcome. Materials list.

by Jennifer Soltero

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Hugs and Kisses Pendant \ $25Saturday, March 31 (10am-12pm)Delicate metal jewelry is all the rage and how can one resist this sweet little pendant that symbolizes a loving sentiment? Learn basic fabrication and cold connectiontechniques while creating the perfect gift just in time for the Valentine holiday. Students can choose to use eitherpre-cut discs or sheet metal. Previous metal working experience is helpful but not required. Materials list.

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Loop-de-Loop Chandelier Earrings \ $35Saturday, March 31 (1-4pm)These gemstones chandeliers are light as a feather, but BIG on style. Learn to make consistently sized loops forthe chandelier components and then wire wrap pretty gemstones, pearls or beads for a beautiful embellishment.Experienced students will finish a pair of earrings. Bonus“ear wire” demo and instruction included. Previous wireworking experience is helpful. Materials list.

by Kat Clark

Three Sisters \ $25Saturday, April 7 (10am-12pm)Like sisters, these rings are related but are unique and possess their own character and personality. Join in on the fun and make three fashionable rings that feature afocal bead or metal disc blank that will be personalized with a special name or message. Learn wire forming and wire wrapping techniques. Some wire working experience is helpful but not required. Materials list.

by Jennifer Soltero

The Romantic \ $45Saturday, April 7 (1-5pm)Bead embroider this dazzling neck piece featuring a cabochon focal. Use basic bead embroidery techniques,along with a touch of bead quilling, as you incorporate seed beads, bugle beads and gemstones. Finish with a bead strung necklace and it’s ready for the fashion runway. Peyote stitch and basic bead weaving experience is required. Materials list.

by Jennifer Soltero

Easy Peezy Tennis Bracelet \ $25Sunday, April 8 (10am-12pm)Tennis bracelets outnumber the amount of women who playtennis. The reason is clear. It’s difficult not to be drawn tothat simple yet elegant circle of dazzling diamonds aroundone’s wrist. Now you can create a similarly sparkling piece so close to the real thing that only your jeweler will know for sure. All skill levels welcome. Materials list.

by Sheilah Cleary

Bead Crochet (2 Part Class) \ $55Saturdays: April 21 (10a-1p) & April 28 (10a-12p)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

Song Bird Pendant \ $25Thursday, April 26 (6-8pm)The birds are singing and the flowers are blooming. What a beautiful time to bead. This cute pendant uses an assortment of seed beads, crystals, and the ever popular SuperDuo and MiniDuo. Students will quicklyweave this pendant that is anchored by an adorable birdiedangle. Basic bead weaving experience is helpful butnot required. Materials list.

by Jennifer Soltero

Cache Pearl Necklace \ $35Sunday, April 22 (10am-1pm) A pearl cache is something most of us have. What to do?Learn to make this stunning pearl pendant necklace andcustom clasp while honing metal working skills and use upsome of that stash! A bead stringing technique, along withchain completes this piece. Metal working experience is helpful to complete pendant and clasp in class. Materials list.

by Kat Clark

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Rococo Ring \ $35Sunday, April 29 (10am-1pm)Delicate brass filigree and pretty pearls or gemstones make for a beautiful “Old World” style ring. Learn to alter a pre-made component for conversion into a ring. Basicmetal working and finishing techniques will be emphasizedas well as patina. Previous wire working experience ishelpful. Must have good hand strength to move 12gaor 14ga wire. Materials list.

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Speedy Looming Basics \ $35Sunday, April 8 (1-4pm)Perhaps you have wanted to try Speedy Looming but didnot want to commit to a big project. This is the class foryou. This bracelet is especially sparkly since some of thebeads are horizontal and some are vertical. The process is twice as fast as normal looming and twice as dazzling.Add whatever decorative focal beads to create a true masterpiece. Some prep work is required. Basic beadlooming experience is recommended. Materials list.by Sheilah Cleary

Something Blue \ $35Thursday, April 12 (6-9pm)A perfect project to hone your basic bead weaving skills.This bracelet uses picot stitches to add dimension and texture and is great for any beginner bead weaver. Some bead weaving experience is helpful but not required. Materials list.

by Jennifer Soltero

Gemstone Bamboo Bangle \ $35Sunday, April 22 (2-5pm) Zen inspired design combines a gemstone nugget sus-pended between a golden halo of metal to form a simple,but beautiful bangle. In this intermediate project, studentswill learn about notching metal, precision texturing, and the use of an unusual but common tool to create patina.Strong hand strength is required. Previous wire workingexperience, specifically with heavy gauge wire is required. Materials list.by Kat Clark

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Kumi Crystal Bling \ $35Saturday, April 21 (2-5pm) The flashing crystals embedded in this work of art will be sure to catch everyones eye. A kumihimo disk will beused to construct the necklace portion after which youcould insert, and interchange, cool large hole beads to accent. Large hole bead sets will be available for purchaseby instructor at class. Previous kumihimo experience is helpful but not required. Some prep work is required.Materials list.by Sheilah Cleary

Wishbone Cable Bracelet \ $35Saturday, April 28 (1-4pm)Because I love to knit, I have always been interested in developing stitches that create a similar look using beads.After much trial and error, I have finally come up with a bead pattern that may well be mistaken for knitted Wishbone Cable. This class will cover four unique ways to twist the beads that then result in four unique, eye-catching effects. Herringbone/Ndebele stitch experience is very helpful. Materials list.by Sheilah Cleary

Treetop Gemstone Pendant Necklace \ $35Sunday, April 29 (2-5pm)Spring has sprung and little birdies are singing! Learn tomake this whimsical pendant necklace using wire workingtechniques and sheet metal work to create an adorablebirdie charm. Students will learn how to make wire linkedbeaded chain plus some basic fabrication techniques. Previous wire wrapping experience is helpful but not required. Materials list.

by Kat Clark

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Easy Peezy Tennis Brac 10a-12pSpeedy Loom Basics 1-4p

BYOP with Yvette 6-9p Something Blue 6-9p Elfweave Bracelet 10a-1pCeltic Vision Band 2-5p

Quilted Jewels 10a-1pCrystal Princess 2-5p 3rd Session 2018

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Bead Crochet (Part 1) 10a-1pKumi Crystal Bling 2-5p

Gemstone ID Bracelet 6-8p

Cache Pearl Necklace 10a-1pGem Bamboo Bangle 2-5p

BYOP with Yvette 1 1a-2pSong Bird Pendant 6-8p

Bead Crochet (Part 2) 1 0a-12pWishbone Cable Bracelet 1-4p

Roccoco Ring 10a-1pTreetop Gemstone Pend 2-5p

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Rings and Pearls 6-9p Three Sisters 10a-12pThe Romantic 1-5p

Mystify Ring 6-8p

workshop policy:• Register for workshops in person or by phone. Full payment is required at time of registration by cash 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. Cancellations and transfers must be made in person or by phone. A $5 cancellation/transfer fee applies. Balance will be issued as store credit only. *Guest instructor workshops require a 30-day cancellation/transfer notice.• Cancellations and transfers made with less than required notice will forfeit entire fee. You may send a qualified substitute, with prior notification to BBW, or receive any workshop handouts.• If we must cancel a workshop, a full refund by check or store credit will be issued.

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Rock-It Ring 10a-12pMehndi Earrings 1-4p

Flat Even Peyote fs 6-9p Rainbow Catcher 10a-1pBasic Wire Linking 2-5p

Modern Tribal Earrings 6-9p

Gemstone ID Bracelet 10a-12pHalo Pendant 1-4p

BYOP with Yvette 6-9p Rosaline 6-9p Mystify Ring 10a-12pModern Rustic Cuff 1-4p

Advanced Knotting 10a-1pSpiral Crystal Bracelet 2-5p

BYOP with Yvette 1 1a-2p Triangle Kumi Bracelet 10a-1pBohemian Jewel 2-5p

Confluence Cuff 6-9p

Tabbed Cabochon Pend 10a-1pGemstone Hinge Bangle 2-5p

Branching Out 6-8p Hugs & Kisses Pendant 10a-12pLoop-de-Loop Chandelier 1-4p

Beading Fundamentals 6-8p

Flat Herringbone fs 6-8p Hunny Bunny 10a-1pForest Queen Necklace 2-5p