Classes This Month

Earrings Boot Camp:  Make three different pairs of earrings.  Peacock earrings are done with Brick Stitch.  Crystal Fan earrings will use some Peyote and embellishments.  Square earrings are netting and super quick.  With permission of Assza.

Instructor: Barb Boyd & Pam Leonard

Length: 4+ hours

Level: 3

Time & Date: Saturday, July 22 at 10:00 AM

Supplies: Kit est. $20

Layered Clay Pendant:  Learn variations of the Mokume Gane technique for polymer clay, in which layers of clay are stacked and sliced to reveal beautiful watered-silk patterns.  This is a great class for beginners or experienced clayers!

Instructor: Beth Curran

Length: 3 hours

Level: 1

Time & Date: Monday, July 24 at 6:30 PM

Supplies: Kit $25 and clay blade, glazed tile work surface (12×12), pasta machine*

*If available to you for clay use.

Beginning Kumihimo: Learn to use the Kumihimo Disc to create an 8-strand braided necklace focal.  Requires pre-class work.

Instructor: Debby Lewis

Length: 3 hours

Level: 1

Time & Date: Tuesday, July 25 at 6:30 PM

Supplies: Materials and Kumihimo Disc

Please read our class policies before signing up for a class.  All registrations are final.  $10 2-Class discount is not applicable to Visiting Guest Artist Classes, Classes with Kit/Materials included or Value Classes.  Must complete 2nd...

Chained Pearls: Incorporate pearls (or your favorite beads) into this pretty Japanese weave.

Instructor: Bonnie Elliott

Length: 3 hours

Level: 2

Time & Date: Wednesday, July 26 6:00 PM

Supplies: Kit purchase required  $TBD

Pretty As A Picture:  Flowers in the garden, the sun in the sky, and a kitty in the corner of a wire frame on a chain make for a necklace that tells a story.

Instructor: Susan Campbell

Length: 1.5 hours

Level: 1

Time & Date: Thursday, June 22 at 11:00 AM

Supplies: Kit included in class price.

Beginning Wire Weaving Necklace: Learn 3 basic wire weave patterns to create an elegant necklace (or bracelet) with a filigree focal piece (or a bead).  These weave patterns will be the springboard for more great wire weaving projects.

Instructor: Susan Campbell

Length: 3 hours

Level: 1

Time & Date: Monday, July 31 6:00 PM

Supplies: Kit purchase required  $10

Please read our class policies before signing up for a class.  All registrations are final.  $10 2-Class discount is not applica...

Herringbone Bracelet for Newbies:  Choose to make either a 2- or 3-ladder flat herringbone bracelet and learn the basics of this versatile stitch!

Instructor: Kim Showalter

Length: 2.5 hours

Level: 1

Time & Date: Monday, July 31 at 6:00 PM

Supplies: Kit $12

Delica Nedebele:  Flat Ndebele/Herringbone weaves make a lovely ribbon-like fabric that is timeless.

Instructor: Sally Daft

Length: 3 hours

Level: 2

Time & Date: Tuesday, August 1 at 6:30 PM

Supplies: Kit $22

Capture the Cab: In this two-session class, we will Kumihimo a rope for the necklace base, and then use bead weaving skills to “capture the cab.”  Taught with permission of Christina Larsen.

Instructor: Debby Lewis

Length: 2.5 hours

Level: 3

Time & Date: Wednesday, August 2 & Wednesday, August 9 at 6:30

Supplies: Materials and kumihimo disc

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Watercolor Bead:  Summertime will seem a little cooler wearing these pale-toned beads in your choice of earth tones or jewel colors.  Ideal for beginners!

Instructor: Beth Curran

Length: 3 hours

Level: 1

Time & Date: Monday, August 3 at 6:30 PM

Supplies: Kit or Materials 

Kumihimo Horse Tail Braid: Learn this traditional Kumihimo braid technique to create a memorable bracelet.

Instructor: Marcia Beierle

Length: 3 hours

Level: 1

Time & Date: Saturday, August 5 at 1:00

Supplies: Kit purchase required  $10 and Kumihimo Disc

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Three for the Road:  Three lanes of right angle weave combining crystals and metal heishe make for a luxurious bracelet!

Instructor: Sarah Wilson

Length: 3 hours

Level: 3

Time & Date: Monday, August 7 at 6:00 PM

Supplies: Kit $25

Sweater Pin:  Fanfare or just plain FUN!  Combine Czech glass beads and metal charms to make a statement pin.  Whether it’s to shout GO BUCKS!  Or to boast some of your favorite things, you’ll enjoy making and wearing it.

Instructor: Susan Campbell

Length: 1.5 hours

Level: 1

Time & Date: Thursday, August 10 at 11:00 AM

Supplies: Kit included in class price.

CRAW Shapes:  Peace Sign:  Use cubic right-angle weave to create a peace sign, which can be worn on a chain or made into a pin with the use of a pin-back finding.  This is planned to be the first in a series of three CRAW shapes that recall the 60’s:  Peace, Flower Power, and Rock ‘n Roll.

Instructor: GiGi Roach

Length: 3 hours

Level: 3

Time & Date: Saturday, August 12 at 11:00 AM

Supplies: Kit $8

Green Paradise Cuff:  Rondelles, seed beads, and pearls – oh my!

Instructor: Bonnie Elliott

Length: 3 hours

Level: 3

Time & Date: Monday, August 13 at 6:00 PM

Supplies: Kit $21

Picoted Herring-bone:  Learn how to work a basic herringbone stitch and add some flair to the edges of this beautiful bracelet.

Instructor: Kim Showalter

Length: 2.5 hours

Level: 2

Time & Date: Tuesday, August 15 at 6:30 PM

Supplies: Kit $14

Faux Chainmaille Pendant or Earrings: Not only is this technique a respectable substitute for the real chainmaille, it’s fun, too!  Taught with permission from Melody MacDuffy.

Instructor: Susan Campbell

Length: 3 hours

Level: 2

Time & Date: Thursday, August 17 at 6:00 PM

Supplies: Kit purchase required  $12

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