Other Classes
The Absolute BASICS! O1
Get a "jump start" on beading! Spend two short hours and learn the basics of jewelry making. Make a bracelet on Stretch Magic, a necklace using flex wire and crimps, and a pair of dangle earrings. Walk away with 3 great pieces and the basic skills to make many more!
Jan. 16 Mon. 10:00-12:00 $25.00 MLK Holiday!
Feb. 25 Sat. 10:00-12:00
Apr. 28 Sat. 2:00-4:00
Beverlee Stafford, instructor/$15 kit fee payable to instructor on day of class
Basic Peyote Bracelet O2
Learn to do the flat peyote stitch and create a unique bracelet or necklace by rolling your stitches into cylinder shaped beads and stringing them into a design of your choice. Make it a full day and continue with Free Form Peyote (O16). Good for all levels - including beginners - and others who want to learn an easy way to make beaded beads.
Feb. 25 Sat. 10:00-1:00 $35.00
May 6 Sun. 12:00-3:00
May 19 Sat. 10:00-1:00
Paulette Baron, instructor
Beading Basics O3
This class is geared to the beginner or to anyone who wants to learn the correct way to string and finish a beading project. This class includes the same 3 projects as noted above in The Absolute Basics-O1, PLUS two additional projects: a strand of freshwater, cultured pearls (using silk thread and bead tips) and a multi-strand necklace finished with bead cones and a toggle clasp.
Feb. 12 Sun. 12:00-4:00 $45.00
March 11 Sun. 12:00-4:00
Beverlee Stafford, instructor/$30.00 kit fee payable to instructor on day of class
Beads on a Wire O4
Make a necklace out of beaded wire beads and accent beads. The base of the necklace is 18-gauge wire - so, it is more of a "neck ring" but will have an adjustable clasp if you want to wear it longer. This class is open to all levels of students, but some wirework experience will be helpful.
Feb. 25 Sat. 1:00-5:00 $45.00
Beverlee Stafford, instructor
BeJeweled O5
Inspired by jewelry components of the Tudor period, BeJeweled was born! Create your jeweled wonder by bezeling and layering Swarovski RivoliŠ crystals with metallic seed beads that will give you that expensive jewelry feel. Connect the components with links and loops of seed beads. With bicone or marguerite crystals embellish your masterpiece. Prereq. Knowledge of the peyote and brick stitch.
May 5 Sat. 10:00-4:00 $65.00
Diane Dennis, instructor/kits available from the instructor for this class: price range $80 - $130
Blister Pearl Pendant with Rubies O6
Make a blister pearl pendant in 14K gold-filled wire. Learn to decorate the pendant with pearls and ruby beads. Good for all levels.
Apr. 18 Wed. 5:00-9:00 $45.00
Sue Lindsey, instructor/$25 kit fee payable to instructor on day of class.
Butterfly Garden O7
Make this whimsical necklace using a combination of elements including a butterfly as the focal point, wood neck bars, chain, and lots of beads.
Apr. 14 Sat. 12:00-3:00 $35.00
Katie Taddeo, instructor/wood neck bars will be available for sale in class.
Coloring on Metal - Part 1 O8
Students will make their own fuming chamber and the use ammonia to oxidize copper or brass. Either metal will turn varying shades of turquoise from muted to brilliant. Other techniques covered to make the pendant with a captured stone include coiling, cutting and texturing metal and setting a stone or bead embellished with coiled sterling silver. In addition, a domed pair of earrings will be made using a special patina.
Apr. 7 Sat. 10:00-4:00 $65.00
Donna Barnako, instructor/$30 materials fee payable to instructor on day of class.
Crimp? O9
Students will learn the basics of crimping, which crimp size to use, and how to use a crimp cover and wire guards. Different sizes of flex wire will also be shown. This is a "hands-on" tutorial class. Students will not make a project in class.
Feb. 29 Wed. 6:30-8:30 $25.00
Apr. 4 Wed. 6:30-8:30
May 2 Wed. 6:30-8:30
Katie Taddeo, instructor/$5 supply fee payable to instructor on day of class
Crystal and Pearl RAW Necklace O10
Using Swarovski crystals and pearls, and a few seed beads, create an elegant necklace using right angel weave (RAW). This easy design is good for beginners!
March 3 Sat. 10:00-1:00 $35.00
March 31 Sat. 10:00-1:00
Lisa Norris, instructor
Dragonfly Pin O11
This class is easy enough for beginners and interesting enough for seasoned peyote beaders. Using one-drop and three-drop peyote and a little manipulation, you will make a three-dimensional dragonfly that rivals the Art Deco pins from the early 1900s. Good for all levels.
Feb. 11 Sat. 12:00-4:00 $45.00
Lisa Norris, instructor
Earring Making O12
Learn to design and make several styles of earrings. Begin with a simple earring and learn how to make a variety of designs, including a pearl earring with wrapped wire loops. Take home instructions for many other designs. Good class for beginners.
May 5 Sat. 10:00-1:00 $35.00
Beverlee Stafford, instructor/$15.00 kit fee payable to instructor on day of class
Embellished Ndebele Bracelet O13
Learn the herringbone stitch (Ndebele) and a few embellishment techniques, including leaves and vines. Use a fabulous button as the closure. Good for a beginner.
Jan. 29 Sun. 12:00-4:00 $45.00
Lisa Norris, instructor
Flower Pendant & Earrings O14
Many of our students have asked for a class to learn to wire a flower. This class provides you with the necessary skills and knowledge to create your own flower designs, using top-drilled and center-drilled beads. We will learn to make two different bases for pendants and a pair of earrings. Good for all levels.
Feb. 5 Sun. 12:00-4:00 $45.00
Linda Lumbert, instructor
Framed Mosaic O15
Make unique and contemporary jewelry with Mosaic Pendants, Roundelles and copper wire. This class was chosen as a Swarovski Workshop in Tucson in February 2012. Crystals are provided by Swarovski. Prereq. Students must be able to make a wrapped loop. Take O12, O22, or O23 to fulfill this requirement.
March 10 Sat. 10:00-3:00 $55.00
Monica Han, instructor
Free Form Peyote O16
Learn a very creative way to use peyote stitch using a variety of different seed beads and Delica beads. Bring to class three flat peyote pieces 1/2 to 1-inch square with needle attached. These will be incorporated into your design. Prereq. Some knowledge of flat peyote. Take Basic Peyote (O2) to fulfill this requirement.
May 19 Sat. 2:00-5:00 $35.00
Paulette Baron, instructor
Fringed Peyote Lariat O17
This lariat is made using basic, even-count peyote with a very easy lacy embellishment along the edges. The fringe is a fun addition that gives the lariat some weight and "swing." Good for all levels.
Feb. 19 Sun. 11:00-4:00 $55.00
Lisa Norris, instructor
Jewelry Business 101: Making a Business of Making Jewelry O18
This workshop is geared towards helping the jewelry hobbyist and hand-crafter to start and run their own jewelry business. A practical, insightful crash course, taught by a seasoned jewelry handcrafter who has owned and operated her full-time jewelry business since 2006. You will learn EVERYTHING you need to know to get started, selling, managing production, marketing & sales, financial management and day to day operations -- including how to create your own website and sell online. You don't have to spend a lot of money to have a professional business and sell your designs.
March 25 Sun. 12:00-4:00 $65.00
Andrea D'Ambrosia, instructor
Jewelry Design 101 O19
This class is for the advanced student who desires to take her skills to the next level. Five principles of design with variations will be taught. This is an interactive class and workshop. Students will bring a strand of beads plus a variety of other beads to class to create temporary designs as we learn principles. There will be an assignment of a completed piece for the second class plus earring designs will be discussed. (2 part class)
March 11 Sun. 12:00-3:00 & $60.00
March 18 Sun. 12:00-3:00
Linda Lumbert, instructor
Keep It Simple (or Not) O20
This bracelet has two versions, the first I call Keep It Simple, this version is great for beginning beaders. This second version; Keep It Simple OR Not is for those who pick up beading quickly and would like an additional challenge of learning how to make a leafy, embellished, frothy fringe! You might want to make one of each and wear them as a set! This bracelet gets started with large beads and then uses progressively smaller beads to force your beadwork to cup in and give your bracelet dimension and if you are a fast learner or are ready for more we then begin to fringe! Good for beginning seed beaders.
March 18 Sun. 12:00-3:00 $35.00
Diane Dennis, instructor
Knotting Between Beads O21
Learn classic knotting between beads and a professional way to attach a clasp. This method is appropriate for pearls and semi-precious beads. Complete a necklace of semi-precious 8mm beads in class.
Jan. 21 Sat. 10:00-1:00 $35.00
Feb. 26 Sun. 1:00-4:00
March 31 Sat. 2:00-5:00
Lisa Norris, instructor
Loops and Chain O22
Practice makes perfect! Here is a class to improve your basic wire working skills for making loops and wrapped loops. We will make a necklace out of bead links - including a beaded loop with wire-wrapped connections. Keep it short or add chain for a long necklace suitable for layering with other necklaces. Good for all levels.
Jan. 22 Sun. 12:00-3:00 $35.00
Beverlee Stafford, instructor
More Fun with Wire Wraps and Wiring into Chain O23
This class will concentrate on creating top drilled wire wraps and wiring beads into the center of chain links, resulting in a beautiful long necklace. Good for beginners.
Feb. 19 Sun. 12:00-4:00 $40.00
Linda Lumbert, instructor
No-Two Alike 1 - Cabochon Pendants O24
Learn to wrap a cabochon with square and 1/2 round wire to make a pendant. Finish two or three pendants. See her designs at www.raptelegance.com. This is the prerequisite for most other wire classes taught by this instructor.
Jan. 21 Sat. 10:00-4:00 $65.00
Feb. 26 Sun. 10:00-4:00
Apr. 7 Sat. 10:00-4:00
Susan Lindsey, instructor/ Kit fee: $20 for brass or copper wire; $35 for Argentium silver wire, payable to instructor on day of class
No Two Alike Again O25
Come learn another way to wrap a cabochon. This technique is geared toward decoration that lies on the face of the stone, so larger cabochons are in order. See Sue's designs at www.raptelegance.com. There is no required kit fee, but the instructor will have square and half round wire as well as some stones available for purchase in the class. Good for all levels.
Apr. 11 Wed. 6:00-9:00 $35.00
Susan Lindsey, instructor
Pearl Pizzazz Ring O26
Create sparkling rings with crystals and accented with a beautiful Swarovski pearl charm centerpiece. Using peyote stitch, make this elegant charm ring set. Wear all three rings together or mix and match the pieces. It is perfect touch to wear casually or on special occasions. For this class, students should be a little familiar with peyote stitch. You can take Basic Peyote (O2) to prepare. Time will be spent learning the stitch in more depth. All levels welcome.
Apr. 6 Fri. 1:00-4:00 $35.00
Amy Katz, instructor/Kit available for $40
Pinwheel Flowers O27
Learn a variation of flat peyote to create unique 3-dimensional twisting curling flower petals using seed beads of various sizes, shapes and colors. Use it as a centerpiece for a necklace or alone as a brooch. This design won second place in 2005 Bead Dreams presented by Bead and Button! Prereq. Basic knowledge of flat peyote. Take Basic Peyote (O2) to fulfill this requirement.
Feb. 25 Sat. 2:00-5:00 $35.00
Paulette Baron, instructor
Popcorn and Peanuts O28
The use of Miyuki peanut beads gives this spiral rope pattern added texture and dimension. Once learned, the pattern can be used to create bracelets, necklaces and earrings. This is an easy beginner seed bead project that produces elegant results.
Feb. 20 Mon. 10:00-2:00 $45.00
Presidents' Day Holiday!
Mary Kendell, instructor
Quick Wire Rings O29
Make 4 simple but elegant rings in brass wire, two with faceted gemstones. These are quick rings and a lot of fun. No prerequisite for this course. Good for all levels.
March 14 Wed. 6:00-9:00 $35.00
Susan Lindsey, instructor. Supply fee $14 for two czs in settings and all wire needed for four rings
Slinky Crystal Bracelet O30
With this technique, you will learn an easy method of making a bit of bling for the wrist. You will be using 6 mm crystals and #15 seed beads. This is a good project for people who have been afraid to use small seed beads. Beginners welcome!
Jan. 21 Sat. 2:00-5:00 $35.00
Lisa Norris, instructor
Spring Splendor O31
Update your color palette for spring! Using the metallic and/or other colors of flex wire, create a multi-strand necklace with seedbeads and other accents. Make this necklace in spring colors or any other color combination that pleases you. Good for all levels.
Apr. 1 Sun. 12:00-3:00 $35.00
Beverlee Stafford, insructor
Tila Beads and Crystals Bracelet O32
This is a cuff style bracelet, but it can be made narrower to look like a tennis bracelet. This class is a great class for beginners.
March 3 Sat. 1:30-5:30 $45.00
Lisa Norris, instructor
Twist Multi-Strand Necklace O33
Did you ever wonder how those "twisty" necklaces that you see in the catalogs keep their permanent twist? Learn the secret in this class. Using flex wire and crimps, you can make a 3 to 6 strand necklace with a permanent twist. It is helpful to have some beading experience but all levels welcome.
Jan. 16 Mon. 1:00-4:00 $35.00 MLK Holiday!
Feb. 20 Mon. 1:00-4:00
President's Day Holiday!
Apr. 28 Sat. 10:00-1:00
Beverlee Stafford, instructor
Wire Works O34
This is the basic wire class that should be taken first to enable you to get the most from the other wire classes. Make a complete necklace while learning to work with wire of various kinds and the correct use of hand tools. Learn to make jump rings, figure-8s, spirals, bead caps, several clasps, and a variety of other components. Learn many creative ways to use coils, bead wraps, and also learn to cage an interesting bead or stone. Bring six beads (size 10 mm. or larger) to class. Good for all levels.
March 24 Sat. 10:00-4:00 $65.00
May 12 Sat. 10:00-4:00
Betty Bacon, instructor/$9.50 supply fee payable to instructor on day of class
Wire Wrapped Rings O35
Learn to create a wire wrapped ring holding a cabochon, a wire wrapped ring with a faceted stone, and a bead wrapped ring shank with a 6mm round gemstone. Prereq. NO TWO ALIKE LEVEL I. See her designs at www.raptelegance.com. Taught in two sessions.
March 21Wed. 6:00-9:00 & $65.00
March 28 Wed. 6:00-9:00
Susan Lindsey, instructor/supply fee $5-$12 for gemstone in setting, depending on gemstone size and type, payable to instructor on day of class. Other supplies also available for purchase from instructor.
Wrap That Chunk O36
This is the class for those of you who have crystals, tumbled stones or rough stones that you want to turn into pendants. Bring your favorite chunks, or get a couple from the instructor. Learn two ways (or more if time allows) to wrap those irregular stones to make them elegant pendants. See Sue's designs at www.raptelegance.com. No required kit fee. The instructor will have square wire and half round and some stones available for purchase in the class. Good for all levels.
May 20 Sun. 12:00-4:00 $45.00
Susan Lindsey, instructor