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Second Quarter 2008

Please note that the chain maille classes require that you pre-register no later than 2 weeks in advance of the class date.

Saturday, 4/5/08, 1-4 pm
Hugs and Kisses Bracelet, $15 plus supplies. This class will combine right angle weave with criss cross embellishment—just too cute! Prior to class, purchase 2 strands 6 mm Czech fire polish and one tube of size 11 seeds in coordinating colors, plus clasp of choice. Beginner. Click here for class sample.

Tuesday, 4/8/08, 6-8:30 pm
Beader’s Night, We’ll just hang out, eat junk food and bead. No classes taught, but we’ll be glad to assist you with a project you are working on. Please register for this by 12:00 noon on April 7th.

Wednesday, 4/9/08, 1-3 pm
Ear Bobs, $10 plus supplies. We’ll make several pairs of earrings using different techniques including wire wrapping. Prior to class, purchase three sets of ear wires or posts, 1 pack of head pins and bead mix. No discounts. Beginner.

Friday, 4/11/08, 1-4 pm
Bead Weaving Stitches Sampler, $15 plus supplies. You won’t leave with a finished project in this class, but you will learn three basic bead weaving stitches: even count peyote, brick stitch, and square stitch. Purchase 1 tube each of Miyuki cubes and size 11s. Beginner.

Saturday, 4/12/08, 1-4 pm
Spiral Rope Bracelet, $28 including supplies. Learn a basic, but versatile bead weaving stitch. This piece has a full look due to adding in larger beads. We’ll have kits for you to choose from. Okay for beginners if they are comfortable using needle and thread. Click here for class sample.

Tuesday, 4/15/08, 6-8 pm
Knot Just for Fun, $12 plus supplies. Beginner. Have you always wanted to know how to knot between pearls? Here’s your chance using a quick and easy technique. Prior to class, purchase pearl strand, clam shell bead tips, Griffin silk and clasp. Ask us to help you choose the thread size. Beginner. Click here for class sample.

Saturday, 4/19/08, 1-5 pm
Byzantine Bracelet, $45 incl. supplies. This class involves joining jump rings together in a unique pattern for a beautiful sterling silver bracelet. Okay for beginner, but must be able to work with small findings and pliers for precise work. Registration deadline is 4/5/08. Click here for class sample.

Tuesday, 4/22/08, 6-8 pm
Ear Bobs, $10 plus supplies. We’ll make several pairs of earrings using different techniques including wire wrapping. Prior to class, purchase three sets of ear wires or posts, 1 pack of head pins and bead mix. No discounts. Beginner.

Wednesday, 4/23/08, 1-4 pm
Quick Gratification Necklace and Bracelet, $25 including supplies. Teaches basic bead stringing techniques. WARNING: This class just might make you a bead “addict”. No discounts. Beginner.

Friday, 4/25/08, 1-4 pm
Parallel Chain Bracelet, $35 including supplies. Oh my! It’s another chain maille class that produces a simple but elegant bracelet. Beginner. Register by 4/11/08. Click here for class sample.

Saturday, 4/26/08, 1-5 pm
St. Petersburg Necklace, $15 plus supplies. Elegant “queen-like” V-shaped necklace. Supplies: 1 tube 11 seeds, 2 tubes 8’s, 1 strand coordinating fire-polished beads, thread to match. Intermediate. Click here for class sample.

Tuesday, 4/29/08, 6 – 7:30 pm
Pendant Beads, $15 plus beads. Must be proficient at wrapped loops.. We’ll make three pendants using feature beads which we will help you select. No discounts.

Saturday, 5/3/08, 1-5 pm
Spiral Rope Bracelet, $28 including supplies. Learn a basic, but versatile bead weaving stitch. This piece has a full look due to adding in larger beads. We'll have kits for you to choose from. Okay for beginners if they are comfortable using needle and thread. Click here for class sample.

Wednesday, 5/7/08, 1-3 pm
Ear Bobs, $10 plus supplies. We’ll make several pairs of earrings using different techniques including wire wrapping. Prior to class, purchase three sets of ear wires or posts, 1 pack of head pins and bead mix. No discounts. Beginner.

Tuesday, 5/13/08, 6-8:30 pm
Beader’s Night, We’ll just hang out, eat junk food and bead. No classes taught, but we’ll be glad to assist you with a project you are working on. Please register for this by 12:00 noon on April 12th.

Friday, 5/16/08, 1-5 pm
Byzantine Bracelet $45 incl. supplies. This class involves joining jump rings together in a unique pattern for a beautiful sterling silver bracelet. Okay for beginner, but must be able to work with small findings and pliers for precise work. Registration deadline is 5/2/08. Click here for class sample.

Saturday, 5/17/08, 1-4 pm
Bead Weaving Stitches Sampler, $15 plus supplies. You won't leave with a finished project in this class, but you will learn three basic bead weaving stitches: even count peyote, brick stitch, and square stitch. Purchase 1 tube each of Miyuki cubes and size 11s. Beginner.

Tuesday, 5/20/08, 6-8 pm
Knot Just for Fun, $12 plus supplies. Beginner. Have you always wanted to know how to knot between pearls? Here’s your chance using a quick and easy technique. Prior to class, purchase pearl strand, clam shell bead tips, Griffin silk and clasp. Ask us to help you choose the thread size. Beginner. Click here for class sample.

Wednesday, 5/21/08, 1-3 pm
Ear Bobs, $10 plus supplies. We'll make several pairs of earrings using different techniques including wire wrapping. Prior to class, purchase three sets of ear wires or posts, 1 pack of head pins and bead mix. No discounts. Beginner.

Tuesday, 5/27/08, 6-8 pm
Watch with beaded band, $15 plus supplies. Customize your timepiece to your personality! Prior to class, purchase watch face, coordinating beads, and lobster or toggle clasp. Beginner. No discounts. Click here for class sample.

Friday, 5/30/08, 1-5 pm
St. Petersburg Necklace, $15 plus supplies. Elegant “queen-like” V-shaped necklace. Supplies: 1 tube 11 seeds, 2 tubes 8’s, 1 strand coordinating fire-polished beads, thread to match. Intermediate. Click here for class sample.

Saturday, 5/31/08, 1-4 pm
Parallel Chain Bracelet, $35 including supplies. Oh my! It’s another chain maille class that produces a simple but elegant bracelet. Beginner. Register by 5/16/08. Click here for class sample.

Wednesday, 6/4/08, 1-4 pm
Quick Gratification Necklace and Bracelet, $25 including supplies. Teaches basic bead stringing techniques. WARNING: This class just might make you a bead “addict”. No discounts. Beginner.

Saturday, 6/7/08, 1-5 pm
St. Petersburg Necklace , $15 plus supplies. Elegant “queen-like” V-shaped necklace. Supplies: 1 tube 11 seeds, 2 tubes 8’s, 1 strand coordinating fire-polished beads, thread to match. Intermediate. Click here for class sample.

Tuesday, 6/10/08, 6-8:30 pm
Beader’s Night, We’ll just hang out, eat junk food and bead. No classes taught, but we’ll be glad to assist you with a project you are working on. . Please register by noon on 6/9/08.

Saturday, 6/14/08, 1-5 pm
Spiral Rope Bracelet, $28 including supplies. Learn a basic, but versatile bead weaving stitch. This piece has a full look due to adding in larger beads. We’ll have kits for you to choose from. Okay for beginners if they are comfortable using needle and thread. Click here for class sample.

Tuesday, 6/17/08, 6-9 pm.
Quick Gratification Necklace and Bracelet, $25 including supplies. Teaches basic bead stringing techniques. WARNING: This class just might make you a bead “addict”. No discounts. Beginner.

Wednesday, 6/18/08, 1-3 pm
Ear Bobs, $10 plus supplies. We’ll make several pairs of earrings using different techniques including wire wrapping. Prior to class, purchase three sets of ear wires or posts, 1 pack of head pins and bead mix. No discounts. Beginner.

Saturday, 6/21/08, 11 – 12:30 pm
Pendant Beads, $15 plus beads. Must be proficient at wrapped loops.. We’ll make three pendants using feature beads which we will help you select. No discounts.

Saturday, 6/21/08, 1-4 pm
Quick Gratification Necklace and Bracelet, $25 including supplies. Teaches basic bead stringing techniques. WARNING: This class just might make you a bead “addict”. No discounts. Beginner.

Tuesday, 6/24/08, 6-8 pm
Knot Just for Fun, $12 plus supplies. Beginner. Have you always wanted to know how to knot between pearls? Here’s your chance using a quick and easy technique. Prior to class, purchase pearl strand, clam shell bead tips, Griffin silk and clasp. Ask us to help you choose the thread size. Beginner. Click here for class sample.

Saturday, 6/27/08, 1-5 pm
Byzantine Bracelet, $45 incl. supplies. This class involves joining jump rings together in a unique pattern for a beautiful sterling silver bracelet. Okay for beginner, but must be able to work with small findings and pliers for precise work. Register by 6/13/08. Click here for class sample.

If no one has signed up for a class by 5 p.m. the day before it is scheduled, the class will be cancelled

Class registration may be done by phone. Fees are due at the time of registration. No refunds, but classes can be rescheduled. Prior students may be eligible for a 25% discount. All supplies must be purchased in our store, prior to, not at class starting time! Please bring a drink with a lid to class with you.

We do bead parties for adults and children. Ask us for information.

For a printable version of this class schedule, click here.

Gemstones with knots

Spiral Rope

Byzantine

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