Basic Beading 101:
Necklace

Price $25
Description:

Begin your beading experience in this fun filled, easy and informative class. You’ll learn how to make professional quality jewelry with design tips. Walk away with a necklace and bracelet that you designed!

Kits are available for this class.

Materials you need to purchase before the class:

Materials that we will provide for you:

Suggestions for Picking Your Materials:

• When picking out your beads have in mind whether you would like a pendant or if you would like the necklace to have the same pattern throughout. 
• If you would like a pendant, select the pendant piece first.  This is most often the largest piece of your necklace and will be the main focus. 
• After you have picked a centerpiece, pick a strand of beads that compliment the focal bead.
• After you have picked the strand of complimentary beads, select a few individual beads to add to the design.
• At this point you are ready to add any silver or gold spacers for accents. 
• After you have picked all of the beads, you will be ready to pick out your clasp.  You can pick from magnetic, lobster, hook and eye, spring clasp, toggle, and “s” hook. If you are unsure which would be best for your beads just ask.
  
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Basic Beading 143:
Stretchy Bracelets

Cost: $25, excluding materials
Prerequisite: wire working 101

Fun, colorful bracelets that you can mix and match. Perfect jewelry introductory course for children, adults are also welcome.

Materials list:

any beads color or size of your choice( please be sure to purchase at least on bead selection with larger holes to hide finish)
stretch wire
glue

Tools:
wire cutters

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Wire Working 101: Intro to Wire Working

Price $25
Description:

In this class you will learn about the differences in wire gauges and hardness, the tools used for most wire working, with the focus of the class being on learning and perfecting the techniques of simple and wire wrapped loops. You will learn how to make beaded links which are used to make earrings, necklaces and bracelets. You will also learn how to make a hook & eye clasp.

Kits are available for this class

Materials:

For the earrings:

Tools needed for the class:

Tools will be provided, but you may opt to bring your own. If you do choose to bring your own tools, PLEASE label them!

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Basic Beading 103:
Chain Lariat Necklace

Price $25

Lariats are versatile necklaces worn tied in front instead of hooked behind the neck.  This necklace is easy to make and fun to wear, and will surely get you attention.  Easily customizable to your favorite colors, you can make one to match your favorite outfit for a truly unique look.

Prerequisite - Wire Working 101

Kits are available for this class

Materials you will need to buy:
3 feet Sterling Silver Chain
30 or more beads of your choice sizes 3-8mm - crystals work very well with this necklace
30 or more 1-2inch Sterling Silver headpins - need to be long enough to fit your choice in beads and still leave you room to wrap a loop.
 
Materials we will provide:
Tools
Beading Mats

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Wire Working 147:
Carbichon Necklace

Price $25

Wire Working 147:
Cabichon Necklace
Cost: $25, excluding materials

materials
20 gauge wire
24 gauge wire
2 feet of chain
Stone of your choice

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Wire Working 140
Swirl Bracelet

Price $25
Prerequisite: wire wrapping 101

Materials list

• 2 ft of 16 or 18 gauge  wire for swirl design surrounding center bead could be Sterling silver , copper or gold filled
• One 18x25mm or larger bead of your choice for center
• 3 ft of 24 gauge  wire for beads that create the band could be sterling silver, copper or gold filled wire
• 1 strand of small beads of your choice about 4 to 9 mm in size for band of bracelet

Wire Working 141
Spring Circular Earrings

Cost: $25, excluding materials
Prerequisite: wire working 101

An introduction to working with larger gages of wire this project will help you to expand on your wire wrapping skills while creating a unique and pretty accessory to compliment any occasion (please be sure to have materials purchased before class, project is time consuming)

Materials list:

one foot of 16 gage wire
5 to 6 feet of 26 gauge wire ( we suggest copper wire for affordability)
4mm beads of your choice
leverback or ear wire of some kind.

Tools:
an anvil and hammer, chain nose pliers, wire cutters

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Wire Working 144:
Enchanted Tear Drop Necklace

Cost: $25, excluding materials
Prerequisite: wire working 101

materials
9 7/10mm beads, 20 4mm beads of your choice. 2ft of chain, 22 or 20 gage wire (depends on size of holes of your beads) one pack of bead caps, clasp

"get into the christmas spirit with this simple yet decoratively adorned centerpiece sure to flatter your holiday attire"

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Basic Beading 142:
Chandelier Earrings

Cost: $25, excluding materials
Prerequisite: wire working 101

Classic design inspired by the renaissance period this beautiful piece will dangle from your ear and sparkle brightly (please be sure to have materials purchased before class, project is time consuming) 

Materials list:

one foot of 16 or 18 gage wire
5 feet 26 gauge wire (copper wire suggested)
strand of 4 mm beads of your choice, one foot of chain
leverback or ear wire.

tools:
Tools:
anvil and hammer, roundnose plier, chain nose pliers, wire cutters

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Wire Working 146:
Bejeweled Dangle Earrings

Cost: $25, excluding materials

Materials list:

20 gauge wire, 32 swarovski crystal 4mm (or any 4mm bead that will fit 20 gauge wire)
2 6mm swarovski crystal or swarovski tear drop beads and leverback or ear hooks

"dazzle all you come in contact with when wearing this gem of a piece. inspired by the east these earrings are perfect for anyone who likes jewelry that sparkles".

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