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.

February 7, Sunday at 1pm

February 17, Wednesday at 5pm

February 20, Saturday at 4pm

March 1, Monday at 5pm

March 6, Saturday at 4pm

March 9, Tuesday at 5pm

March 14, Sunday at 1pm

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.

February 6, Saturday at 1pm

February 8, Monday at 5pm

February 10, Wednesday at 5pm

February 14, Sunday at 4pm

March 7, Sunday at 1pm

March 8, Monday at 5pm

March 20, Saturday at 4pm

March 23, Tuesday at 5pm

March 29, 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                                                                    

February 13, Saturday at 4pm

February 16, Tuesday at 5pm

February 21, Sunday at 1pm

February 26, Friday at 5pm

March 13, Saturday at 1pm

March 15, Monday at 5pm

March 21, Sunday at 4pm

March 31, Wednesday 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

February 7, Sunday at 4pm

February 11, Thursday at 5pm

February 23, Tuesday at 5pm

February 27, Saturday at 1pm

March 3, Wednesday at 5pm

March 7, Sunday at 4pm

March 20, Saturday at 1pm

March 26, Friday at 5pm

March 30, Tuesday 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.                                          

February 6, Saturday at 4pm

February 15, Monday at 5pm

March 2, Tuesday at 5pm

March 6, Saturday at 1pm

March 11, Thursday at 5pm

March 22, Monday at 5pm,

March 28, Sunday at 1pm

Wire Wrapped Rings Level 1: $35.  Difficulty: Intermediate  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.

February 5, Friday at 5pm

February 14, Sunday at 1pm

February 24, Wednesday at 5pm

March 4, Thursday at 5pm

March 5, Friday at 5pm

March 14, Sunday at 4pm

March 18, Thursday at 5pm

Rings Level 2: $40.  Difficulty: Advanced  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

February 19, Friday at 5pm

February 22, Monday at 5pm

February 27, Saturday at 4pm

February 28, Sunday at 1pm

March 12, Friday at 5pm

March 25, Thursday at 5pm

March 27, Saturday at 4pm

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.

February 12, Friday at 5pm

February 13, Saturday at 1pm

February 25, Thursday at 5pm

February 28, Sunday at 4pm

March 16, Tuesday at 5pm

March 19, Friday at 5pm

March 27, Saturday at 1pm

March 28, Sunday at 4pm

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.

February 9, Tuesday at 5pm

February 21, Sunday at 4pm

March 10, Wednesday at 5pm

March 21, Sunday at 1pm

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.

February 4, Thursday at 5pm

February 20, Saturday at 1pm

March 13, Saturday at 4pm

March 24, Wednesday 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.

February 5, Friday at 3pm

February 8, Monday at 3pm

February 19, Friday at 3pm

February 22, Monday at 3pm

March 5, Friday at 3pm

March 19, Friday 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.

February 12, Friday at 3pm

February 15, Monday at 3pm

February 26, Friday at 3pm

March 12, Friday at 3pm

March 26, Friday 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.