* The Beaded Clasp N1

You've worked hard on your beaded creation and now you can't find a clasp you like. Why not make one? This easy and elegant seed bead clasp can be added to any number of designs. It is the perfect finish to the Popcorn and Peanuts bracelet (O28), which will be taught on the same day. Feb. 20 Mon. 3:00-6:00 $35.00

President's Day Holiday!

Mary Kendell, instructor

*Box Weave Chain Maille N2

This classic weave is a great way to learn Chain Maille. The weave gets its "Box" name based on the square shape of the rings created. It is also referred to as "Queen's Chain" or "Inca Puno Chain". Learn how to achieve this beautiful look that can also be transformed into earrings or a necklace. It's quick and easy. For beginners - most students will finish the piece in class.

Feb. 18 Sat. 10:00-1:00 $35.00

Apr. 22 Sun 12:00-3:00

Mardi Trout, instructor/kit fee $25 payable to instructor on day of class.

*Button Necklace N3

The instructor bought this necklace in Florence, Italy and is bringing the design to you! Make a bib-style necklace using buttons and wire. It is a stunning piece.

May 5 Sat. 2:00-5:00 $35.00

Beverlee Stafford, instructor/buttons and kits will be available from the instructor for an extra fee

*Cane Sampler (Polymer) N4

Learn basics of polymer clay while creating a sampler of canes which can be used for beads, covering objects, and buttons. Class focuses on technique and process, not a specific project. We will bake in class where time allows. Make it a full day of polymer with Don't Eat the Veggies (N17) offered right after this class. This is a beginning polymer class.

Feb. 18 Sat. 10:00-1:00 $35.00

Susan Gantz, instructor/supply fee payable to instructor for clay and use of tools and equipment. Slicing blades will be available at cost.

*Celtic Visions Weave N5

Learn a beginning chain maille weave using two different size rings. This weave may look difficult, but it's fun, versatile, and makes a beautiful necklace or bracelet. Bracelets will be made in class. Students will learn how to properly open and close jump rings. An option of adding beads will be discussed. Kits are available in two color combination styles: copper rings and bright aluminum rings or jewelry brass rings and bright aluminum rings. Good for all levels.

March 24 Sat. 10:00-1:00 $35.00

May 6 Sun. 12:00-3:00

Mardi Trout, instructor/Kit prices $24-$26 payable to instructor on day of class

*Coloring on Metal - Part 2 N6

Learn exciting new ways to color metals with paints, pencils, patinas and paste. We will color copper and brass metals, filigree and Lucite beads, which can then be made into earrings, pendants or bracelet components. A fun and easy class.

Apr. 28 Sat. 10:00-4:00 $65.00

Donna Barnako, instructor/$30 materials fee payable to instructor on day of class

*Diary in Metal N7 (Revamped Sophisticated Steampunk)

A potpourri of cold connection (no soldering!) techniques. Make a metal keepsake "diary" necklace with your special photo and inspiring words while learning to etch, texture, rivet, cut, pierce, stamp, patinate and oxidize brass and copper. This is a jam-packed day full of techniques and fun!

March 30 Fri. 10:00-4:00 $65.00

Donna Barnako, instructor/$30 materials fee payable to instructor on day of class

*Dragonfly Garden Necklace N8

Imagine the soft ripples of a pond when a pebble is thrown in it. This flowing design can let you slip away to that quiet spot. Chain makes up the body of this design but it flows with the accents you pick. Flowers, pebbles, a dragonfly -- add an assortment of beads and see your creation dream.

May 12 Sat. 10:00-2:00 $45.00

Katie Taddeo, instructor

*Empress Bracelet or Necklace N9

Join Carol from Beads on Parade in Fredericksburg in making a simple, elegant and quick chain maille bracelet or necklace.

This is a beginner's weave using enameled copper rings.

Apr. 15 Sun. 12:00-3:00 $35.00

Carol Cavanaugh, instructor/enameled rings will be available for sale at the class

*Exclamation Point N10

Wire-wrap two large Fancy Stones to create this stunning one-of-a-kind pendant. It's an exclamation of delight! Students get to improve on their wire-wrapping skills. Fancy Stones are provided free by Swarovski. Prereq. Student has previous experience working with square wire. Take any of Sue Lindsey's classes to fulfill this requirement.

Apr. 14 Sat. 10:00-3:00 $55.00

Monica Han, instructor/$35 kit fee payable to instructor on day of class for sterling silver wire and a necklace ring

*Faceted Gemstone Bracelet with Heart Gemstone N11

Make a wire wrapped bracelet featuring a heart shaped faceted gemstone in garnet red CZ, pink CZ, lab ruby or white CZ. Good for all levels.

Jan. 29 Sun. 12:00-4:00 $45.00

Sue Lindsey, instructor/$12.50 kit fee for heart shaped gemstone. Wire and other supplies and tools available for purchase from the instructor at the class or bring your own.

*Heart Pendants N12

Make two heart pendants for Valentine's Day. We will make one pendant with a heart shaped 'cabochon' gemstone, and one with a faceted gemstone (heart shaped or square) in brass wire. Good for all levels.

Feb. 8 Wed. 6:00-9:00 $35.00

Sue Lindsey, instructor/$14 kit fee covers a heart cabochon, 10mm heart shaped CZ and brass wire.

*It's A Wrap Bracelet N13

Learn to make this popular, simple to make wrap bracelet. It's your option to make it a double, triple or quad wrap. The sample shown is a double wrap. Works up fast! All levels welcome.

Jan. 28 Sat. 2:00-5:00 $35.00

Diane Dennis, instructor

*Metal and Wire Techniques for Jewelry Making N14

In this workshop we will be using wire and metal working skills such as forging, doming, riveting and texturing to create several pair of earrings or pendants uniquely your own. Cold connections will be covered as well as several methods of texturing metal and use of the butane torch. This class covers techniques necessary for making components and then students will assemble their components, as their own creativity desires. Great fun!

March 17 Sat. 10:00-4:00 $65.00

Sally Stevens, instructor/kit fee: $25 payable to instructor on day of class

*Petit Pendants for Spring N15

Make three to four petit pendants in spring colors. We will make one pendant with a small Dichroic glass, one with a 10mm square cubic zirconia, one with a 6mm cubic zirconia in a snap setting, and, if time allows, one with a small piece of colorful druzy. Good for all levels.

Apr. 15 Sun. 11:00-4:00 $55.00

Sue Lindsey, instructor $16 kit fee Additional wire, stones and tools are available for purchase from the instructor in class.

*Peyote Bangle Bracelet N16

Create this fun to wear bangle bracelet by working an odd count peyote strip. Once your bead strip has reached its desired length you will stitch it onto a narrow brass bracelet bangle. The peyote strip will sit in the channel of the bracelet. Several design options available. A great beginning beading project.

Jan. 28 Sat. 10:00-1:00 $35.00

Diane Dennis, instructor

*Please Don't Eat the Veggies (Polymer) N17

Build on basic polymer skills with the creation of imaginative canes and creations, which can become beads (when you add a hole), food for dolls, or jar lid decorations. Students are encouraged to bring photos of vegetables to stimulate creative juices. This is an intermediate level class - students should have some experience with polymer clay. Take Cane Sampler (N4) earlier that day to prepare for this class.

Feb. 18 Sat. 2:00-5:00 $35.00

Susan Gantz, instructor/supply fee covering clay, and use of tools and equipment

*Two Spring Bracelets N18

Make two bracelets for spring and summer wear. These bracelets feature colored wire in spring and summer colors between lengths of brass wire. If there is time in the class, you may make another bracelet. Good for all levels.

Apr. 4 Wed. 6:00-9:00 $35.00

Sue Lindsey, Instructor. Kit fee: $8 for all wire needed for two bracelets. Additional wire and tools are available for purchase from the instructor in class.

*Valentine's Set N19

Make a valentine's jewelry set comprised of a pendant with a heart shaped faceted lab ruby, earrings with heart shaped lab rubies with heart shaped faceted gemstones and a ring with a delicate 6mm heart shaped lab ruby. Good for all levels.

Feb. 5 Sun. 12:00-4:00 $45.00

Sue Lindsey, instructor/$24 kit fee for gemstones and brass wire. Other wire choices and additional gemstones available for purchase from the instructor during the class.