**Featured Class:

Domino Pendants -- $25. 

September 19, Sunday at 12pm

Difficulty:  Beginner 2 hours

Special One-time only workshop with special guest teacher, with Diana Gonzalez of The Craftaholic's School of Art & Creativity.

Do you like turning something old and boring into fabulous, wearable art? If so, you might like to know how to create your own altered domino-beaded pendant.
This is a fun altered art project for both pros and beginners, using old dominoes, paints or ink pens, beads and cording. You will also need a drill to make your altered domino-beaded pendant.
Draw your own artwork, or use mixed media to create a unique work of art that is wearable!

**All materials are included, but feel free to bring your own if you have something that you would like to work with.

Crimping (Necklace/Bracelet)-- $35. 

Difficulty: Beginnger  1.5 hours

This class will show you how to attach clasps to strung beads.  You will learn a simple and secure way of crimping.  In this class you will create a floating crimped bracelet or necklace.  The price of this class includes 18" of soft flex wire, 1 base metal lobster clasp and jump ring, and base metal crimps.  The cost of beads is not includted, but you are welcome to bring your own.

August 28, Saturday at 5pm

August 31, Tuesday at 5pm

September 2, Thursday at 5pm

September 4, Sunday at 2pm

September 16, Thursday at 5pm

September 18, Sunday at 5pm

September 22, Wednesday at 5pm

Septeber 27, Monday at 5pm

Earrings Level 1 -- $35. Difficulty: Beginner  1.5 hours

This class will show you how to attach your earring designs onto ear wires.  You will learn the "hangman's noose" wrap which is one of the basic staples in jewelry design.  The cost of this class includes headpins and base metal earwires.  Beads not included.

September 1, Wednesday at 5pm

September 4, Saturday at 2pm

September 9, Thursday at 5pm

September 12, Sunday at 5pm

September 20, Monday at 5pm

Earrings Level 2 -- $40.  Difficulty: Intermediate  2 hours

Take the wire wrapping technique you learned in Earrings Level 1 and use it to make a pair of Briolette drop earrings with a cluster top.   The cost of this class includes headpins and base metal earwires.  Beads not included.  Prerequisite: Earrings Level 1                                                                    

September 3, Friday at 5pm

September 11, Saturday at 5pm

September 14, Tuesday at 5pm

September 19, Sunday at 5pm

Hoops -- $40.  Difficulty: Advanced  2 hours

Fashion a pair of sassy beaded hoops completely out of wire.  You will learn to make the hoop base and then wrap tiny beads all around the outside.  Experience working with wire is essential.  Wire to make one pair of hoops is included.  Beads are not included.  Prerequisite:  Earrings Level 1

August 28, Saturday at 2pm

September 5, Sunday at 5pm

September 13, Monday at 5pm

September 25, Saturday at 2pm

September 30, Thursday at 5pm

Knotting --$35.  Difficulty: Intermediate  2 hours

Learn the knotting technique and how to attach the thread to the clasp using beadtips.  Now make a fully fashioned necklace with secure and decorative knots between each bead.  Cost includes thread, needle, bead tips and clasp.  Beads not included but feel free to bring your own.                                          

August 26, Thursday at 5pm

August 30, Monday at 5pm

September12, Sunday at 2pm

September 17, Friday at 5pm

September 23, Thursday at 5pm

Wire Wrapped Rings Level 1: $35.  Difficulty: Beginner  1.5 hours

Learn to make beautiful and stylish wire wrapped rings with a center bead of your choosing.  This is a good basic technique to develop into many other styles.  Cost includes all the wire to create two rings.  Beads not included.

August 27, Friday at 5pm

September 7, Tuesday at 5pm

September 18, Saturday at 2pm

Rings Level 2: $40.  Difficulty: Intermediate  2 hours

Apply the skills you learned in Level 1 Wire Wrapped Rings to make more intricately patterned cluster rings.    Cost includes the wire to create two rings.  Beads not included. Prerequisite: Rings Level 1

August 25, Wednesday at 5pm

September 24, Friday at 5pm

September 26, Sunday at 5pm

Wire Cuff Bracelet: $40.  Difficulty: Advanced  2 hours

Get creative with this one of a kind wire cuff bracelet.  We will wire wrap an assortment of stones to the base to make this bold bracelet.  Experience working with wire is helpful.

August 29, Sunday at 2pm

September 4, Saturday at 5pm

September 10, Friday at 5pm

September 28, Tuesday at 5pm

Peyote Stitching -- $40.  Difficulty: Beginner                  2 hours

This class will teach you how to do an even count flat peyote stitch, the easiest variation.  It is also known as the "Gourd Stitch."  You can use this stitch for necklaces, bracelets, or as a base for embellishments.  In the class you will also learn how to add more thread and a clasp.  Cost includes stringing material for one bracelet.  Beads are not included.

September 11, Saturday at 2pm

September 21, Tuesday at 5pm

September 26, Sunday at 2pm

September 29, Wednesday at 5pm

Square Stitching: $40.  Difficulty: Intermediate  2 hours

This class wil teach you how to do a basic square stitch, also know as the "beaded ladder."  This is a strong tight stitch with a clean edge that can be used for necklaces, bracelets and as a base for embellishments.  In this class you will also learn how to add thread and a clasp.  Cost includes stringing material for one bracelet.  Beads are not included.

August 24, Tuesday at 5pm

August 29, Sunday at 5pm

September 6, Monday at 5pm

September 8, Wednesday at 5pm

September 25, Saturday at 5pm

Kid's Class #1 -- $25.  Difficulty: Beginner  1.5 hours

This is an activity for kids (age 6-10) and parents to do together.  Supervision is required.  Children will make a necklace with a few large centerpiece beads or charms on leather or satin cord.  Cost includes cord and clasp.  Beads are not included.

August 27, Friday at 3pm

September 1, Wednesday at 3pm

September 10, Friday at 3pm

September 16, Thursday at 3pm

September 24, Friday at 3pm

September 30, Thursday at 3pm

Kid's Class #2 -- $25.  Difficulty: Intermediate  1.5 hours

Here is a class for older kids (age 10 +) who are ready to work on their own.  We will guide the kids through the process of making a bracelet or necklace.  Instruction includes learning how to crimp a clasp onto the end of a bracelet or necklace.  Cost includes 18" soft flex string, 2 base metal crimps, and a base metal lobster clasp.  Beads are not included.  Your child can be as elaborate or as simple as your budget allows.

August 26, Thursday at 3pm

September 3, Thursday at 3pm

September 9, Thursday at 3pm

September 17, Friday at 3pm

September 23, Thursday at 3pm

September 29, Wednesday at 3pm

Private Lessons -- $45 per hour

Do you have a special project in mind that you can't figure out how to accomplish?  Do you need a little extra help or personal attention refining your technique?  Do you want to talk about design elements and how to play with shapes, color, and balance?  We are available for private lessons to focus on your special needs.  Just let us know what interests you and we can discuss the details.