Beading 101
First, the Basics

Basic Beading 102:
3 Set Earring Class

Price $25

Description:
These three sets of elegant earrings are just a drop in the ocean to the endless designs you can create after learning this easy technique. From crystals to stone beads to silver or gold accent beads, you can create sensational designs. Find your design voice and have fun.

We will provide:

Cutters
Flat nose pliers
Bead mats

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Beading 103
Double Strand Necklace

Price $25

Description:

Multiple strand necklaces are extremely popular.  In this class you will learn how to design and make a double strand necklace.  Unleash your creativity and find out how fun and easy it is to create colorful masterpieces!





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Basic Beading 104:
3 Set Earring Class

Price - $25
Prerequisite: Beading 101 and Wire Working 101

Description:

How often have you made a necklace and then found out it is just a tad too short? In this class you will learn how to use bulk chain to make an adjustable necklace that can be worn as a choker or a full length necklace.

This class incorporates some basic wire working, so Wire Working 101 is highly recommended.

Display sample is assembled from a varied selection of materials including lamp work glass, Czech glass, Swarovski crystals, sterling silver spacers, and crystal disk spacers.

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Beading 105

Price $25

Description:

In this class you will learn how to work with pearls and create a beautiful pearl necklace.

There will be a discussion about the variety of new pearls that are now introduced in today's market. Learn the tricks of the trade of "chaining" with a variety of pearls, glass, beads and gemstones.

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Beading 106
Knotted Pearl Bracelet & Dangle Earrings

Price $25

Description:

Learn how to make classic knotted pearl jewelry.  The technique can also be used with beads of all sorts for interesting and unique jewelry

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Beading 107:
Double Daisy Chain Bracelets

Price: $25

Class Description:
Who knows how far back in pre-history bead weaving goes, so it has to be good for the creative side of you!  Once you learn how to weave the pattern for this modified daisy bracelet, you can make one from any kinds of beads or crystals you wish.  It is especially elegant with 3mm Swarovski crystals or with the smaller 5mm pearls.   Hint:  try making the 5mm Pearl bracelet first,  it is easier to see the pattern using larger beads.   But of course, Swarovski Crystals have way more bling.

Tools we will provide:

• Beading mats
• Design boards
• Scissors
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Beading 108:
Earrings for the Double D Bracelets

Price: $25

Class Description:
Who knows how far back in pre-history bead weaving goes, so it has to be good for the creative side of you!  Once you learn how to weave the pattern for these earrings, you can make them from any kinds of beads or crystals you wish.  They are especially elegant with 3mm Swarovski crystals or with the smaller 5mm pearls.   Hint:  try making the 5mm Pearl earrings first,  it is easier to see the pattern using larger beads.   But of course, the Swarovski Crystals have way more bling.

Tools we will provide:

Beading 109:
Venice Style Bracelet

Price: $25

Class Description:

The secret of making a Venice style bracelet is in making the knots just right! If you don't take the class your bracelet may come out soggy and unprofessional looking. In this simple lesson we'll teach you the secret of making a piece as classic and luxurious as this.

Beading 110:
Twisted Multi Strand

Price - $25
Prerequisite: Beading 101

Class Description:

This necklace is perfect for every day wear with either a light shirt or a bulky sweater. Make it in a monochromatic theme for a subtle look, or choose to use contrasting colors to make a more personal statement.

Tools needed:
Crimping tool

All other tools will be provided. If you prefer to bring your own tools, PLEASE label them!

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Beading 111:
Half Double Strand Necklace and Earrings

Price $25

Description:

In this class you will learn how to make a necklace that incorporates a double strand appearance as the focal portion of the necklace, along with a set of matching earrings. 

Prerequisite: Beading 101 or Jewelry Design 1

Tools needed:
Crimping tool

All other tools will be provided.  If you prefer to bring your own tools, PLEASE label them!

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Beading 113:Crystal & Pearl Bracelet

Price $25

Description:

The silky softness of pearls combined with the sparkle of Swarovski crystals, what more could a girl ask for?  Come see how fun and easy it is to make this glittering treasure!

Prerequisite: Beading 101 or Jewelry Design 1

Tools needed:
Crimping tool

All other tools will be provided.  If you prefer to bring your own tools, PLEASE label them!

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Beading 114:Embellished woven Bracelet Part 1

Class Description:
You have so many possibilities with this bracelet!  Make it with Christmas or seasonal colors.  Make it with faceted crystals.  Or use round stone, glass, or metal beads.  Make it with your favorite colors.  Or give a gift in someone's favorite colors.  After you make one in class, branch out and make more, adding your own take on embellishments!   
           
Please take note:  this is part 1 of a 2 part project.  In this part you create the basis for part 2.  You must take part 1 first, followed by part 2, to complete your embellished bracelet.   Also, if it's hard for you to see small objects we recommend you bring your own magnifier.

Tools we will provided:
Beading mats, Tape measure, Scissors
Note:  if you bring your own tools, please put your name on them

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Beading 115:Embellished woven Bracelet Part 2

Class Description:
You have so many possibilities with this bracelet!  Make it with Christmas or seasonal colors.  Make it with faceted crystals.  Or use round stone, glass, or metal beads.  Make it with your favorite colors.  Or give a gift in someone's favorite colors.  After you make one in class, branch out and make more, adding your own take on embellishments!   
           
Please take note:  this is part 2 of a 2 part project.  In this part you will add the clasp and embellishments. You must take part 1 first, followed by part 2, to complete your embellished bracelet.   Also, if it's hard for you to see small objects we recommend you bring your own magnifier.

Tools we will provided:
Beading mats, tape measure, and scissors
If you bring your own tools, please put your name on them

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Beading 116:Knotted Pearl Necklace
Price: $25

Description:

Learn how to make classic knotted pearl jewelry.  The technique can also be used with beads of all sorts for interesting and unique jewelry. 

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Beading 117:Wired Pendant Necklace

Price $25

Description:
In this class you will create a complimentary necklace for the wired pendant you made in Wire Working 107- the Wire Wrapped Pendant class.

Materials we will provide:

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Beading 120:
Lantern Earrings

Price $25
Prerequisite: Beading 101

Class Description:
These cute earrings and pendant can easily be made to match the Pyramid Bracelet, or can be worn to stand on their own.  However you choose to wear them, they will certainly get you noticed! 



Tools Needed: 
Crimping Pliers
All others will be provided 

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Beading 121:
Pyramid Bracelet
Price $25
Prerequisites: Beading 101
OR JD #1

Description:

Your friends will be jealous of this masterpiece as you brandish it proudly across your delicate wrist. While this design looks very elaborate and complicated, you'll be surprised at how simple and easy this is to make once we show you the few secrets to its completion.

Pyramid Bracelet


Tools Needed:
Crimping Pliers
All others will be provided
NOTE:  If you bring your own tools PLEASE label them.

Pyramid Earrings



Tools Needed: 
Crimping Pliers
All others will be provided

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Beading 122:
Crystal & Pearl Necklace

Price $25

Description:

Pearls were once the gems of Royalty, found only rarely and thus very expensive.  Modern technology has led to the development of cultured pearls, thus making them more readily available and much more affordable, while still maintaining a high standard of quality.  In this class, you will make a stunning necklace out of pearls and Swarovski crystals.

Prerequisite: Beading 101 or Jewelry Design 1

Tools needed:
Crimping tool

All other tools will be provided.  If you prefer to bring your own tools, PLEASE label them!

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Beading 123:
Copper Clusters

Price $25

Description:

Copper has been used in jewelry making for thousands of years.  Come see how fun and easy it is to make this charming choker out of copper and stone beads. 

Prerequisite Beading: 101 or Jewelry Design 1

All other tools will be provided.  If you prefer to bring your own tools, PLEASE label them!

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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.

Tools needed for the class:

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

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Wire Working 102
Ear Wires, Earrings, & Fancy Headpins

Price $25

Description:
In this class you will learn how to make your own ear wires, which can easily be customized to match your favorite outfits or make truly unique pieces of jewelry.  You will also learn how to make fancy headpins, which can be used either to make ear wires or unique beaded dangles for earrings or necklace charms. 

This class focuses on 22g and 20g sterling silver wire because it doesn't’t have a coating that is easily marred or scraped off like the colored copper. 

Tools provided for class are:
Round nose pliers
Flat nose pliers
Chain nose pliers
Wire cutters
Nylon jaw pliers
Chasing hammer and anvil

Students are encouraged to bring their own tools, but we ask that you label them. 

Optional tools recommend but not provided are:
Flush cutters
Thing-A-Ma-Jig
Ball point pen or mechanical pencil
Small file to remove the sharp edges off the ear wires

Wire Working 103
Cascading Lariat Necklace

Price $25

Description:

Create an easy to make and easy to wear sensational necklace that can be made in so many different ways. As you choose what suits you, whether it’s a cascading effect or a cluster, the end result will be your masterpiece.

Materials we will provide:

• Tools
• Beading Mats

Wire Working 104:
Crystal Embellished chain necklace

Price $25

Description:

Jewelry has long been a favored form of personal expression.  Come see how easy it is to make a one of a kind piece of jewelry out of a few easily obtainable materials.  Due to the individual nature of stone beads, your finished necklace will be a unique original. 

Prerequisite: Wire Working 101

Tools needed:
Chain nose pliers - will be provided
Round nose pliers - will be provided
Wire cutters - will be provided, but it is recommended to invest in a good pair of bead nippers.           

NOTE:  If you bring your own tools PLEASE label them.

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Wire Working 105 - Crystal Wrapped Hoop Earrings

Price $25
Pre-requisite: Wire working 101

Description:

Learn how to make your own hoop style earrings and add your own personal twist by adding crystals in your favorite colors. Customize them to your favorite outfit, your favorite holiday, or as a gift.

This is an easy class, but it does involve manipulating heavier gauge wire.

Tools:
Students need to provide their own Jigs
We will provide the basic classroom tool kits, chasing hammers, and anvils.

Students may wish to bring their own tool kits, but please remember to label your own tools!

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Wire Working 106 - Celtic Spirals Cuff Bracelet

Price - $25
Prerequisite: Wire Working 101

Description:

This Celtic inspired design is relatively simple to make. While this bracelet can be made from sterling silver, gold filled, natural copper, or colored copper wire, it IS made from heavier gauge wire and will require some hand strength in manipulating the wire.

Tools:
Basic classroom tool kits, as well as chasing hammers and anvils will be provided
Students may wish to use their own tools, but we ask that you label your own tools.

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Wire Working 107 - Celtic Spirals Cuff Bracelet
Price - $25

Description:

You can wire wrap almost any kind of stone to make a pendant.  When you are starting out it will be easier for you to use smooth, regular shaped stones.  They can be either drilled (have a hole through them) or un drilled (cabochons.) 
Later on if you want to, you can use the skills you learn in this class to wrap a larger stone that you found on a walk in the Grand Canyon or someplace really neat like that.

Suggestions for your first project:

Use copper wire for your first pendant.  When you feel confident enough, branch out into using silver or gold wire.  Copper wire is much more forgiving of multiple bendings when you change your mind.  Silver and gold are more brittle and break after the third bend.  18g and 22g copper wire can be used for all sorts of projects and are a good material to keep in your beading toolbox.  For instance, using your Thing A Ma Jig, you can make ear hooks from the 22g wire.

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Wire Working 108
Segmented Jewelry
Price - $25.00

Description:

Necklaces take a mix and match approach to construct the basic Y-style necklace. This class incorporates bulk chain with attached beads, glass, and assorted hand made charms.

An asymmetrical style will be incorporated to add interest to mixed media pieces.

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Wire Working 109:
Duet Bracelet & Earrings
Price $25

Description:

In This class you will learn two easy methods to make your own chains. You will also learn to make your own earring findings. Take this class with a friend or family member for double the fun!

It is recommended that you take Wire Working 101 before taking this class.

Complete instructions are handed out during class.

Tools we will supply:
Basic tool kit
Design boards
Chasing hammer and anvil.

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Wire Working 110:
Pendant, Necklace & Earrings
Price $25

Description:

Using beading chain to make a floating or invisible necklace is a valuable skill in jewelry making. While not terribly difficult, there are a few important secrets you'll need to know in order to make a perfect, wearable necklace with beading chain. In this class we also show you how to incorporate such with your own wire wrapped earrings and pendant for a complete look.

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Wire Working 112:
Shell Flower Accessory
Price $25

Description:

Don't be like all of your boring friends who don't have a hand-made shell flower accessory. In this class we'll teach you a neat trick to make flowers out of this interesting shape using just a few beads and some wire. We will also teach you how to wrap the flower in such a way that it can be hung from a chain or beaded necklace. (Earrings are not part of this class)

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Wire Working 113:
Linked Heart & Bracelet Earrings

Price $25

Description:
This cute and charming bracelet is sure to get you noticed.  While the display is all one color, you can easily make it with colored wire for a truly unique look.  This adorable bracelet can easily be made longer for an anklet or necklace, or you can use it as a base for a charm bracelet. 

Prerequisite: Wire Working 101




Tools:
Classroom tool kits will be provided
Chasing hammers and anvils will also be provided

If you prefer to use your own tools, please label them!

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Wire Working 116:
Getting to Know Your Jig

Price $25

Description:
Now that you’ve bought a wire shaping jig, you want to know how to use it.  This class will answer that question and cover some more hints and tips.  In this class you will also lean how to make your own wire components and then assemble them into your very own piece of jewelry. 

Prerequisite:
Wire Working 101 is strongly advised.




Tools:
Wire cutters
Chain nose pliers
Round nose pliers
Classroom tool kits will be provided, but you will need to supply your own wire jig.  If you prefer to use your own tools, please label them! 

Note:  The sample necklace is 18 inches long.  If you want a longer necklace, buy an additional foot of wire.

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Wire Working 117:
Serpentine Coil Links

Prerequisites: W101

Price $25
Description:

Impress your friends with your jewelry making talents!  Learn the technique for making and connecting the coil links and you can make a bracelet, earrings, even a necklace!  Learn with copper wire in any color and once you have mastered the technique, try making it in precious metal for a stunning and unique piece of jewelry.

Please note: Wire Working 101 is a pre-requisite for this class.

Materials we will be providing:

• Bead mats
• Tools (Wire cutter, round nose pliers, chain nose pliers)

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Wire Working 118
Memory Wire Bracelet, with Earrings

Prerequisites: W101

Price $25
Description:

Bracelets with Bling! Impress your friends with your jewelry making talents! Make bracelets and earrings to go with your favorite holiday outfit, or for your family and friends! A quick and easy class J After this class, if you want to you can also buy necklace sized memory wire and make an entire matching set!
Please note: Wire Working 101 is not required for this class, but it is a good idea to take it before taking any other wire working classes.

Materials we will be providing:

Bead mats and beading tools kits
Hard Wire Cutter

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Jewelry Design Workshop 101
Pearl Knotting: Beyond the Basics

Price: $50.00 (materials are included)

Description:


Take your pearl knotting to the next level! Learn how to make a hand-knotted pearl necklace and incorporate a variety of beads and styles. In this class we will also help you make a starburst pearl, wire, and crystal pendant.

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Jewelry Design Workshop 102
Easy Link Chain Necklace and Earrings

Price: $50.00 (materials are included)

Description:
In this class you will learn how to make “easy link” connectors, which will then be used to make your very own chain necklace.  Add in some beaded links and dangles, and you have your very own unique and individual design.  You can further customize your look by using colored copper wire to match or accent your beads.  This is a fun and easy project!

Prerequisite: Wire Working 101



Tools that will be provided:
Wire cutters
Round nose pliers
Chain nose pliers
Chasing hammer and anvil 

If you prefer to use your own tools, please label them!

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Jewelry Design Workshop103:
Chain Maille Bracelet

Price: $50.00 (materials are included)

Description:
Chain Maille has been around for centuries, starting out as medieval armor, but in recent years has been a popular technique in jewelry making. This bracelet is one of the easiest forms of chain maille, using two colors to define the pattern.

Tools Provided:
Chain nose pliers
Bent nose pliers
Bead mat

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Jewelry Design Workshop 104
Creative Concepts

Price: $50.00 (materials are included)

Description:
In this class your creative juices will flow! The key to professional jewelry making is learning what type of material to use when and where.

You will find that all the excuses you had about not being able to create masterpieces will vanish once you learn how to create the combinations that make your finished pieces eye popping.

Learn several fun and easy methods of multi-strand projects and how to finish them in a cone or multi-strand clasp.

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Jewelry Design Workshop 105

Price: $50.00 (materials are included)

Description:

Take your jewelry design skills to the next level. This class incorporates several jewerly making techniques to create an original work of art. In this class you'll learn to make a piece that will truly dazzle and impress your friends and coworkers.

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