December ’15 - January ’16

Flat Even Count Peyote fs \ $25Saturday, December 12 (10a-1pm) Join us as we learn one of the most basic off-loom beadweaving technique. The peyote stitch has been seen in Native American beadwork as well as Ancient Egyptian artifacts. It can be woven in an even count or odd count of beads per row, although this class will be focused on the more popular even count. This design features achevron pattern that’ll help you understand how to read apatterned graph. All skill levels welcome. Materials list.by Wendy Remmers

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Callisto Ring \ $25Saturday, December 5 (10am-12pm)Callisto, a moon of Jupiter, is the inspiration for this ring.The simple, yet elegant orb style ring, makes a big state-ment. Students will learn a basic wire technique to createthe ring with a perfect fit, in addition to texturing and ream-ing for hole enlargement. Students can expect to make atleast two rings. Bonus instructions include liver of sulfurpatination. Previous wire working experience is helpfulbut not required. Materials list.by Kat Clark

Cobblestone Alley \ $35Thursday, December 10 (6-9pm)Walk down this quaint cobblestone alley with us as weweave together three colors of two-hole SuperDuo or Twin beads that are studded down the center path with the new and adorable Crystaletts. If you haven’t heard ofCrystaletts, they were originally made as miniature buttonsfor the doll and fiber industries, and of course we had to cross them over and bead with them! All skill levelswelcome. Materials list.by Wendy Remmers

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Winterscape Wire Cuff \ $45Saturday, December 5 (1-5pm) ORSunday, January 31 (1-5pm)Learn to form and wire weave this spectacular Art Nouveau style cuff. Delicate gemstone rondelles and abeautiful coin pearl create the wintry tableau. This cuff can be constructed in copper for a fall palette. Bronze is not recommended. Good hand and finger strength is required. Previous wire working experience is required. Materials list.by Kat Clark

Light the Way \ $25Sunday, December 13 (10am-12pm)Brighten up the holidays with these cute and glowing bulbearrings. Students will weave this light bulb using three di-mensional right angle weave and embellishing with a crystalrondelle. Perfect for a pair of earrings or as a charm on anecklace or bracelet. Flat right angle weave experience is required. Three dimensional right angle weave ishelpful. Materials list.

by Jennifer Soltero

Reign \ $45Sunday, December 13 (1-5pm)Reminiscent of the reign of Queen Elizabeth, learn how to stitch this beautiful necklace fit for royalty! Students will be using a combination of stitches such as circularpeyote, saint petersburg, and netting stitches to make thiscrystal medallion and beaded collar. Saint Petersburgand peyote stitch experience is required. Materials list.

by Jennifer Soltero

Spiraling Peanuts \ $35Wednesday, December 9 (6-9pm)Cute little peanut shaped seed beads will be woven togetherwith traditional seed beads, using a tubular herringbonestitch. See how these peanut beads will add texture andsome dimension to this rope style bracelet. Basic beadweaving experience is helpful but not required. Materials list.

by Gwen Duyao

Christmas Wreath & Tree Pendant \ $25Sunday, December 6 (10am-1pm) Create two pendants that are symbolic of Christmas usingcheerful and festive colored rings. Use the helm weave tocreate the Christmas wreath and a Japanese weave to create the Christmas tree. Students will leave with bothpendants complete and ready to wear or gift to someonespecial. Chainmaille experience is helpful but not required. Required jump ring kits available at class.Materials list.by Wendy Remmers

Dragonscale Chain \ $35Saturday, December 12 (2-5pm) Rings perfectly nested in each other and expand and contract so dynamically to create this scale textured chain.A relative of the European, this Dragonscale is the king of the weaves. Intermediate chainmaille experience required. European weave experience is helpful. Required jump ring kits available in SS, SF, copper,brass or bronze. Materials list.

by Wendy Remmers

Tubular Herringbone fs \ $25Sunday, December 6 (2-5pm) The Herringbone stitch is also referred to as Ndebele, andis a delicate and fluid stitch. This class will concentrate ona tubular version of the herringbone stitch where we’ll startwith size 11º seed beads and graduate it up to 8º and 6ºand back down to the 11º creating this undulating rope style bracelet. It is a perfect stitch for necklaces andbracelets alike and is a great foundation stitch to add toyour wheelhouse. All skill levels welcome. Materials list.by Wendy Remmers

Subtle Elegance \ $25Thursday, December 17 (6-8pm)This understated beaded ring is designed for everydaywear and can easily be worn on any finger. Students will quickly stitch this ring using ladder and netting stitchand is suited for new and experienced bead weavers. All skill levels welcome. Materials list.

by Jennifer Soltero

Ginkgo Cuff \ $35Tuesday, December 15 (6-9pm)Learn to craft this beautiful piece from sheet metal using a variety of texturing hammers and dimpling tools to bring life to this cuff. Previous sheet metal experience and familiarity of texturing is a must. Free form drawing on metal encouraged. This cuff can also be made with a single or double Ginkgo leaf. Sheet metal and texturingexperience is required. Materials list.

by Kat Clark

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Sea Nettle Earrings \ $35Sunday, December 20 (10am-1pm)Learn to form and texture metal discs to create these ethereal, jelly fish earrings. Dapping and texturing metal is the primary technique learned in this design. Bead embellished stringing wire forms the long “tentacles” and completes the earring. Bonus instruction includes making custom ear wires. Previous metal working experience is helpful but not required. Materials list.

by Kat Clark

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Quilt Blocks \ $35Saturday, December 19 (2-5pm) Combining my love of beading and quilting was simplybound to happen. This quilt block inspired bracelet is quite frankly, just fun to make. Design any colorway your heart desires and each block can be different, like asampler piece. It uses the cool peanut beads that are bestviewed from its end. And the earrings...adorable! Rightangle weave experience required. Materials list.

by Wendy Remmers

Spiraled Heart Ring \ $35Sunday, December 20 (2-5pm)Learn to work wire into a basket weave pattern to createthis pretty and delicate ring. Reminiscent of the popular“knuckle” rings, this piece is perfect for the index or middlefinger as it spans the first finger joint. The open wave isdelicate and very comfortable to wear. Previous wireweaving experience is helpful but not required. Materials list.

by Kat Clark

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Puffy Heart Pendant \ $35Sunday, December 27 (10am-1pm)Learn to create a three dimensional effect on sheet metalusing texturing hammers and common metal working tools.Additionally, students will learn to set a tube rivet for a bi-metal accent. With Valentine’s Day approaching, thispiece will convey that special message to a loved one. Previous sheet metal experience is required. Materials list.

by Kat Clark

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Fanfare Link Bracelet \ $35Sunday, December 27 (2-5pm)Learn to fabricate this Steampunk-ish tri-metal link braceletwith the coolest catch clasp. Texturing and riveting play alarge part, along with dapping and using an “unlikely” plierfor a special effect. Using pre-cut discs reduces the effort,but sheet can be used for custom sizing. Previous sheetmetal & riveting experience is required. Materials list.

by Kat Clark

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Fleur de Lis Chandelier \ $25Saturday, January 2 (10am-12pm)Tres chic, non? Learn to control square wire with astepped plier and craft it into these beautiful and classicfleur de lis earrings. Patinated metal evokes an old worldelegance and helps to highlight sparkling crystals. Gem-stones or pearls would also work well. Finish with learninghow to make your own ear wires. Basic wire workingexperience is helpful but not required. Materials list.

by Kat Clark

Stuck in the Middle \ $35Tuesday, December 29 (6-9pm)This triple strand bracelet will be a delight to make andwear. The middle focal strand converts a tubular herring-bone into a flattened version that incorporates round crys-tals down the middle. Add a bit of frills with fun borderingstrands of peyote stitching. Complete by attaching a multi-strand clasp. Herringbone stitch experience is required.Materials list.

by Jennifer Soltero

Intro to Chainmaille \ $35Wednesday, December 16 (6-9pm)Introduce yourself to the world of chainmaille in this com-prehensive workshop. We’ll discuss the importance of preci-sion sized jump rings, how to prepare and work with jumprings, type of pliers to use, and how to weave this simpleyet impressive Spiral Chain. From here you will have the skillsto advance to more complex chainmaille weaves and beyond.All skill levels welcome. Required jump ring kits avail-able in SS, SF, brass, copper, bronze. Materials list.by Wendy Remmers

Dynamic Duos Advanced \ $65Saturday, December 26 (10am-5pm)This “advanced” project will teach you how to transitionfrom a two-color tight-twist Ndebele to the Duo portion of the necklace and then back to Ndebele. We’ll use both theSuper and Mini Duos for a more dramatic effect. Plus, you’lllearn two different finishing techniques and four differentways to attach your favorite focal bead...be it a lampworkbead, Tagua nut focal, or other precious treasure. Basicbead weaving experience is required. Materials list.by Sheilah Cleary

Beading Fundamentals \ $35 (includes all materials)Saturday, December 19 (10am-12pm)New at beading? This class is especially designed for you.Learn the basics on beads, findings, stringing materials,tools, and how to get started in the wonderful world ofbeading. You’ll make a bead strung bracelet using all the latest findings and tools to ensure that you develop a solid foundation and get you on your way. All skill levelswelcome. Includes all materials.

by Wendy Remmers

Mirror Me \ $35Saturday, January 9 (10am-1pm)Diamond shaped motifs will be the area of concentration asyou learn peyote stitch decreasing techniques. In addition,you will embellish with a touch of sparkling crystals and link them together to form a fashionable bracelet. Choosecolors of your choice and as many as you’d like and seehow color can change the appearance of each diamond.Basic peyote stitch experience is helpful but not required. Materials list.by Catherine Parks

Crystal Bling \ $35Thursday, January 7 (6-9pm)The ever popular crystal cup chain has been used in somany ways. Learn yet another way to use cup chain by weaving seed beads with it and creating this fashionablebracelet that is reminiscent of a traditional tennis bracelet.Right angle weave is recommended but not required.Materials list.

by Jennifer Soltero

Gemstone Pod Pendant \ $35Saturday, January 2 (1-4pm)Learn to shape silver, copper or brass sheet into a lovelypod shaped form. Then texture and emboss to your heart’scontent. A gorgeous flat gemstone bead takes centerstage, along with pretty side-drilled pearls or beads andcrystals for embellishment. Any embellishment beads can beused in this design. Scale is key. Bonus instructions usingGilder’s paste will be covered. Metal fabrication skillshelpful but not required. Materials list.by Kat Clark

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Knotting Basics \ $25Sunday, January 3 (10am-12pm)There’s no comparison to an elegantly and professionallyknotted necklace or bracelet. Knots protect and secureyour most treasured pearls or beads, and enables yourpiece to drape so naturally. Learn how to choose and work with silk threads and finish with clamshell beadtips.All skill levels welcome. Materials list.

by Andrea Morris

Barrels of Fun Chain \ $25Tuesday, January 5 (6-8pm)Fun, easy, and quick! Create a cool and stylish chainbracelet and pair of earrings in a snap, all while having barrels of fun. Incorporate two metal tones for a stylishlook or even add spacer beads or beaded links in the pattern for a cool variation. Basic chainmaille experi-ence is helpful but not required. Required jump ringkits available in SS, SF, copper, brass, bronze andtwo-tone combinations. Materials list.by Wendy Remmers

Pin Striped Bracelet \ $35Wednesday, January 6 (6-9pm)Emphasize the stripe with this right angle bias wovenbracelet. It’s quick, versatile, fun to make. Choose a gemstone, glass druk or pearl, for everyday wear. Or pick a sparkling crystal or facetted glass bead for a more statement piece. Class is intended to cover the bracelet, with bonus instructions on the ring. Right angle weave experience is helpful but not required. Materials list.by Wendy Remmers

Here Comes the Sun \ $45Sunday, January 3 (1-5pm) Inspired by the brilliant and breathtaking pink, blue, greenand gold colors of a sunrise. Students will learn how to encase a crystal rivoli with circular peyote and nettingstitch and create a perfectly matched bail. Peyote stitchexperience is required. Materials list.

by Jennifer Soltero

Vintage Square Braid Rope \ $65Sunday, January 10 (10am-5pm)During the class, you will learn both how to set up the marudai and how to do the actual braiding. Your efforts willresult in a charming vintage style rope necklace. Making the Kumihimo necklace is so quick that you will no doubtwant to make lots of them for yourself or for gifts. Learningto use a marudai will open the door to a very wide array of future applications. Basic kumihimo experience ishelpful but not required. Materials list.by Sheilah Cleary

Around We Go \ $35Thursday, January 14 (6-9pm)We will be weaving around and around as we make thisDutch Spiral stitched bracelet. If you’re new to bead weaving this is the perfect class for you. This stich is simple, it repeats, and it grows quickly to form either abracelet or necklace. Basic bead weaving experience is helpful but not required. Materials list.

by Jennifer Soltero

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Erosion Gemstone Cuff \ $35Saturday, January 16 (1-4pm)Gemstones and metal sheet create a look of wear in Erosion Cuff. Water eddies underneath the cuff pull at the surrounding stones with a cold-connection techniquecalled couching. Students will form, texture, and connecttwo of earth’s elements in this cool cuff. Sheet metal experience is required. Materials list.

by Kat Clark

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Swivel Bails \ $25Saturday, January 16 (10am-12pm)If you’ve ever wanted to get your feet wet in metal work-ing, this is the class for you. Swivel Bails is a cool way tomake statement pieces with just a piece of sheet metal anda nice stone donut or large hole bead. Because it swivels,the pendant looks great in any direction. Experienced students can expect to make at least two bails in class.Previous metal working experience is helpful but notrequired. Materials list.by Kat Clark

Viking Knit \ $35Saturday, January 9 (2-5pm)Use an ancient style of wire knitting to create this handsome woven bracelet or necklace component. We’ll be double knitting and later pulling it through a wooden drawplate to achieve this consistent netted look. Finish with cones and a clasp and it’s ready to wear! And as a bonus, learn how to wire link beads and chain for a fashionable asymmetrical bracelet design. All skill levelswelcome. Good hand strength is helpful. Materials list.by Wendy Remmers

Bead Crochet (2 Part Class) \ $55Sundays: Jan 17 (10a-1p) & Jan 24 (10a-12p)Crocheted or not, this two-part workshop will teach you thebasics in crocheting with beads. This spiral stitch is easiestwith larger beads but is easily adapted to smaller bead sizesand multiple bead sizes. Incorporate a focal bead, a clasp, ormake it a roll-on bracelet. Some preparation is required priorto class date. All skill levels welcome. Materials list.

by Andrea Morris

Marie \ $35Wednesday, January 20 (6-9pm)Inspired by Marie Antoinette when she was the Dauphineof France, young and elegant. Students will learn how tostitch a delicate and charming bracelet using ladder andnetting stitches. A great project for beginners to experi-enced bead weavers. Basic bead weaving experience is helpful but not required. Materials list.

by Jennifer Soltero

Queen’s Lace Necklace \ $55Saturday, January 23 (12-5pm)Graduated ring sizes and a bias weave is what makes thisnecklace unique and the perfect drape for your neckline. Create sides independently and marry them together with a solid accent ring. Finish with a luscious gemstone drop, or nothing at all. Intermediate chainmaille experience is required. Required jump ring kits in SS, SF, copperand brass will be available at class. Materials list.

by Wendy Remmers

Half Persian Bracelet or Ring \ $35Thursday, January 21 (6-9pm)Related to the Full Persian, the Half Persian is sort of the flat weave version of the popular rope design. It has a challenging start, however once you’ve got the patterndown it weaves quickly and makes a stunning bracelet orring. For beginners, choose the bracelet and then attemptthe ring next. Chainmaille experience is required. Re-quired jump ring kits available in SS, SF, copper, brass,bronze and two-tone combinations. Materials list.by Wendy Remmers

Mirror Mirror on the Wall \ $45Sunday, January 24 (1-5pm)Seed bead encrusted rhinestone navettes are the focus in this little beauty. Using circular peyote and nettingstitches, create medallions that are highlighted with mirror-like centerpieces that will hopefully name you“fairest of them all.” Peyote stitch experience is required. Materials list.

by Jennifer Soltero

Viper Bracelet or Ring \ $35Wednesday, January 27 (6-9pm)Named for its snake-like appearance, this Viper chain may look intimidating to create, however a delight to wear.Recognizing patterns will help you through this multi-linkedchain. To make your learning easier, choose a two-tonebracelet kit. The ring is harder to create due to the smalljump ring size. Intermediate chainmaille skills required.A custom cut rings kit must be purchased at work-shop. Many kit options will be available. Materials list.by Wendy Remmers

Single & Double Ridgeback Chain \ $25Saturday, January 30 (10am-12pm) Here’s another snake inspired chainmaille pattern that maylook challenging but is deceptively simple once you get thehang of it. Available in either a single or double ridge downthe center of this stunning chain pattern. Beginners shouldchoose a two-tone kit to start with . Basic chainmailleexperience is required. Required jump ring kits avail-able in SS, SF, copper, brass, bronze and two-tonecombinations. Materials list.by Wendy Remmers

Honeycomb Fantasy Fish \ $45Saturday, January 30 (1-5pm)The purples and greens in this piece, when used in combi-nation and color graded, give a sense of depth. It’s asthough you’re peering into an aquarium full of rakishly huedtropical fish and delicately branching algae. However, feelfree to use any focal bead. The honeycomb stitch withsmall netting in the round will work equally well as a plat-form for any creative tableau. Coraling and fringing will becovered. Basic bead weaving is required. Materials list.by Sheilah Cleary

Glimmer Hoops \ $25Sunday, January 31 (10am-12pm)Ring in the New Year with these pretty hoops. Beautifulcrystal and wire pair up to create an understated yet elegant look. Learn to make these hoops which include their own built in ear wire. Students can expect to make at least one to two pairs in class, based on their experi-ence. Basic wire working experience is helpful but not required. Materials list.

by Kat Clark

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Layers of Brick \ $35Sunday, January 17 (2-5pm)Like a mason, you’ll be laying bricks...brick beads that is...and creating a multi-level foundation for your bracelet. You’ll then embellish the edges with two-hole SuperDuobeads that will serve as a perfect frame. Basic beadweaving experience is helpful but not required. Materials list.

by Gwen Duyao

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Knotting Basics 10a-12pHere Comes the Sun 1-5p

Barrels of Fun 6-8p Crystal Bling 6-9p Mirror Me 10a-1pViking Knit 2-5p

Pin Striped Bracelet 6-9p

Vintage Sqr Braid Kumi 10a-5p Around We Go 6-9p 1st Session 2016Registration Starts

Swivel Bails 10a-12pErosion Cuff 1-4p

Bead Crochet (Part 1) 10a-1pLayers of Brick 2-5p

Half Persian Brac/Ring 6-9p Queen’s Lace Necklace 12-5pMarie 6-9p

Bead Crochet (Part 2) 10a-12pMirror Mirror on the Wall 1-5p

Single/Dbl Ridgeback 10a-12pHoneycomb Fantasy Fish 1-5p

Viper Bracelet or Ring 6-9p

Glimmer Hoops 10a-12pWinterscape Wire Cuff 1-5p

New Year’s Dayopen 10am-6pm

Fleur de Lis Chandelier 10a-12pGemstone Pod Pendant 1-4p

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Christmas Wreath & Tree 10a-1pTubular Herringbone fs 2-5p

Cobblestone Alley 6-9p Flat Even Peyote fs 10a-1pDragonscale Chain 2-5p

Spiraling Peanuts 6-9p

Light the Way 10a-12pReign 1-5p

Ginkgo Cuff 6-9p Subtle Elegance 6-8p Beading Fundamentals 10a-12pQuilt Blocks 2-5p

Intro to Chainmaille 6-9p

Sea Nettle Earrings 10a-1pSpiraled Heart Ring 2-5p

Christmas Eveopen 10am-3pm

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Dynamic Duos Advanced 10a-5p

Puffy Heart Pendant 10a-1pFanfare Link Bracelet 2-5p

Stuck in the Middle 6-9p New Year’s Eveopen 10am-3pm

Callisto Ring 10a-12pWinterscape Wire Cuff 1-5p

workshop policy:• Register for workshops in person or by phone. Full payment is required at time of registration by cash, debit, or credit card.• Materials and tools are not included with workshop fee unless specifically noted. Please inquire about tool rental options.• Please purchase all supplies prior to workshop date. We offer a 10% discount on listed supplies. Some restrictions do apply. See store for details.• Workshops are designed for students 15 years and older. Some exceptions may apply. Please inquire about specific workshop.• Please be prompt to class. We kindly ask that you do not bring guests to workshops.• Workshops are non-refundable unless we must cancel a workshop. You may cancel or transfer a workshop with 72 hour* notice prior to start of workshop. A $5 cancellation/transfer fee applies. Balance will be issued as store credit only. *Guest instructors require 30 day cancellation/transfer notice.• Cancellations and transfers made with less than required notice will forfeit entire fee. You may send a qualified substitute or receive workshop handout.• If we must cancel a workshop, a full refund by check or store credit will be issued.