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Basic Beading
Vine Weave Bracelet
Wire Wrap Cabochon
Easy Earring
PMC Oragami Crane
Cool Wire Wrap Component
Woven Crystal Cocktail Ring
Freeform Stone Wrap

Advanced Earring
Bead Crochet Necklace

Lattice Weave Bracelet
Beginning Tri-Cord Knotter Necklace
Beginning Lampwork with Linda Sacra
Tubular Herringbone/Ndebele Bracelet
Fine Silver Fusing
Charmed by Art Clay
Color on Copper
Warming up to Cold Connections
Even Count Peyote Stitch Bead
A Different Twist on Bails

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Basic Beading

Level: Basic   Time: 1 hour
Price: $35 + tax    Technique: Stringing

Create a beautiful bracelet while learning basic stringing and crimping skills.
Class includes: All materials, full instruction, and use of tools

Class size: Min 2, Max 6 


 
Vine Weave Bracelet
Vine Weave Bracelet

Level: Basic    Time: 1 ½ hours
Price: $40 plus tax    Technique: Weaving

Create a beautiful bracelet that gives the illusion of a winding vine using Czech glass and Miyuki Rocailles. You may upgrade to 6mm Swarovski crystals for $11 more.

Class includes: All materials, full instruction, and use of tools.

Class size: Min 2 Max 4

                                                       


Wire Wrapped Cabochon

Level: Basic    Time: Up to 2 hours
Price: $50 + tax     Technique: Wirework

Create a beautiful wire wrapped pendant using a semi-precious cabochon and sterling silver wire.

Class includes: Full instruction, all materials, and use of tools.

Class size: Min 2 Max 4



Easy Earring

Level: Basic    Time: 1 hour
Price: $25 + tax    Technique: Wirework

Learn to make earrings using a secure wire wrap and create 2 beautiful pair to take home.

Class Includes: Full instruction, all materials, and use of tools.

Class size: Min 2 Max 6



PMC Origami Crane
PMC Oragami Crane

Level: Basic    Time: Up to 2 hours
Price: $60 + tax    Technique: Metal clay

Create a graceful pair of Origami Cranes from PMC paper. Fold, fire and finish. You can then carefully put holes in your cranes to make earrings.

Class includes: All materials, full instruction, & use of tools.

Class size: Min 2 Max 6

 



Cool Wire Wrap Component

Level: Intermediate    Time: Up to 2 hours
Price: $55 + tax       Technique: Wirework

Learn to wrap, bend, and form hard wire to create many different components. Time permitting, you can make a bracelet or earrings with the components you learn in class or take them home to finish. Basic wire wrapping skills are required to take this class.

Class includes: Wire, full instruction, & use of tools. (Bring your favorite pliers & cutters if you have them.)

Class size: Min 2 Max 4



Woven Crystal Cocktail Ring
Beaded Crystal Cocktail Ring

Level: Intermediate     Time: 1 hour
Price: $35 + tax     Technique: Weaving

You will sparkle and shine with this amazing Swarovski crystal ring. Make one, and you’ll want to make one for every finger. Good eyesight and hand dexterity are a must for this class. You must have taken one of our basic weaving classes or have weaving experience to take this class.

Class includes: Full instruction, all materials, and use of tools.

Class size: Min 2 Max 4



Freeform Cabochon Wrap

Level: Intermediate     Time: Up to 1 ½ hours
Price: $40 + tax    Technique: Wirework

Learn to wrap freeform cabochons using hard wire and your imagination. You must have Easy Earring or basic wrapping skills to take this class.

Class includes: Wire, Full instruction, and use of tools.

Supply List not included: Cabochon to wrap

Class size: Min 2 Max 6



Beyond Headpins Advanced Earring

Level: Advanced      Time: Up to 2 hours
Price: $50 + tax      Technique: Wirework

In this class you will learn multiple ways to make earrings far beyond the simple headpin. Basic wire wrapping skills are required to take this class.

Class includes: All materials, full instruction, & use of tools.

Class size: Min 2 Max 5



Bead Crochet Necklace

Level: Intermediate    Time: 2 hours
Price: $60 + tax       Technique: Wirework

Learn to crochet using fine wire and beads to create a stunning necklace. Basic wire wrapping skills are required.

Class includes: Semi-Precious chips, Wire, cones, crochet hook, full instruction, & use of tools.

Supply List not included: (2)Clasp of your choice.

Class size: Min 2 Max 4



Lattice Weave Bracelet
Lattice Weave Bracelet

Level: Basic      Time: Up to 1 ½ hours
Price: $45 + tax       Technique: Weaving

Create an eye catching bracelet using Czech glass and seed beads. You must arrive for class 30 minutes early to choose your bead colors. Class time does not include choosing your colors. Class must start on time! Good eyesight is a must.

Class includes: All materials, full instruction, and use of tools.

Class size:  Min 2, Max 5

 



Pearl Knotting with the Tri-Cord Knotter


Level: Basic     Time: Up to 2 hours
Price
: $80 + tax Technique: Pearl Knotting

Learn to knot between pearls and do Tin Cup style with the time saving Tri-Cord Knotter. Create a glass pearl bracelet and Tin Cup style necklace. Students probably won’t finish projects in class but will have the knowledge to finish at home.

Class includes: All materials, full instruction, Tri-Cord Knotter too to keep, use of all other tools.

Class size: Min 2 Max 4



Beginning Lampwork with Linda Sacra

Level: Basic    Time: 5 hours

Price: $150 + tax    Technique: Lampworking

Learn the basics of making lampwork beads using Moretti glass rods and a torch. You will make a bunch of beads in this 5 hour class and are sure to be hooked! All beads will be annealed in our kiln for maximum strength. You can pick up your beads the next day. Good depth perception is a must for this class.

Class includes: All Materials, full instruction, & use of tools.

Class size: Min 2 Max 2


Tubular Herringbone/Ndebele Bracelet

Level: Basic    Time: Up to 1 ½ hours
Price: $40 + tax     Technique: Multiple stitches

Students will learn Herringbone/Ndebele and will get a mini peyote stitch lesson. You probably won’t finish this project in class, but will have the knowledge to complete on your own. Previous sewing experience is helpful for this class. Must have good eyesight.

Class includes: All materials, full instruction, and use of tools.

Class size: Min 2 Max 4


Fine Silver Fusing

Level: Basic    Time: Up to 3 hours
Price: $100 + tax    Technique: Metalwork

Students will learn how to form open rings with a wrap & tap tool and then fuse them together to create solid rings. This class requires the use of a torch.

Class includes: 1oz fine silver, full instruction, & use of tools.

Class size:  Min 1 Max 2



Charmed by Art Clay

Level: Basic    Time: Up to 3 hours
Price: $80 + tax   Technique: Metal Clay

Students will create several unique charms while learning the basics of Art Clay. This beginner class allows you to get a feel for the metal clay and become comfortable moving on to more advanced techniques.

Class includes: All materials, full instruction, and use of tools.

Class size: Min 2 Max 6



Color on Copper

Level: Basic     Time: Up to 3 hours
Price: 80 + tax     Technique: New Metals Technique

Learn to apply color to copper using Prisma colored pencils to create a one of a kind pendant. This class uses strong chemicals and is not advised for those who are sensitive to such.

Class includes: All materials, full instruction, & use of tools.

Supply list not included: (Optional) Face mask

Class size: Min 2 Max 6



Warming up to Cold Connections

Level: Intermediate     Time: Up to 3 hours
Price: $90 + tax      Technique: Metalwork

Learn to connect jewelry elements together using cold connections. Rivet & wrap your way to a creative pendant of your own design.

Class includes: All materials, full instruction, & use of tools.

Class size: Min 2 Max 3


Getting Started with Even Count Peyote Stitch Bead

 

Level: Intermediate     Time: Up to 2 hours
Price: $45 + tax      Technique: Peyote

Learn to create Peyote Stitch beads and turn them into unique earrings. Must have Easy Earring skills.

Class includes: All materials, full instruction & use of tools.

Class size: Min 2 Max 4


A Different Twist on Bails

Level: Basic    Time: Up to 2 hours
Price: $50 + tax    Technique: Wirework

Learn a unique way to wrap donuts and beads for a look that stands out from your ordinary bail.

Class includes: All Materials, full instruction, & use of tools.

Class size: Min 2 Max 4

 
 
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