Dragonfly Earrings

Dragonfly Earrings​ – $60.00

Thursday, July 13, 2023 |2pm-3:30pm

Instructor: Yin Guang
Level: Intermediate
Technique: Kumihimo
Skills and techniques taught:

Description: The combination of Miyuki seed beads and Czech daggers creates these dramatic 3D dragonfly earrings. In this class you will learn the      7-Strand Fill the Gap braid technique and load beads followed by the simple math of Rule 5 method in the 7-Strand Fill the Gap beaded braid. 

Instructor will provide: round nose pliers and chain nose pliers.

You WILL complete this project in class.

Kit: $25.00 – This cost is in addition to the class fee and is paid directly to the instructor in class

Kit includes: Beads, cords, earwires for creating this pair of dragonfly earrings.

Skills Required: None

Materials You are Required to Bring: A round foam disk small or large, sharp scissors, bead mat, big eye needle.

 

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Fusion Bracelet

Fusion Bracelet – $60.00

Thursday, July 13, 2023 |5pm-6:30pm

Instructor: Yin Guang
Level: Intermediate
Technique: Kumihimo
Skills and techniques taught: Laramie technique and experiment braiding with different materials.

Description: Using fabric and wire to Laramie project is a great way to extend your skills and to make some really unique pieces. Working with wire is unlike working with soft fabric on the disk, although you are using the same technique. In this class, you will experiment in both fabric and wire braiding. 

Instructor will provide: Round nose pliers and chain nose pliers.

You WILL complete this project in class.

Kit: $33.00 – This cost is in addition to the class fee and is paid directly to the instructor in class

Kit includes: Cords, wires, end caps and a clasp.

Skills Required: None

Materials You are Required to Bring: Round foam disk small or large, sharp scissors, ruler, wire cutter. 

 

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Lollipop Pendant

Lollipop Pendant – $70.00

Friday, July 14, 2023 | 1pm-4pm

Instructor: Patricia Parker
Level: All Level. 
Technique: Niobium/Anodizing/Cold Connections.

Skills and techniques taught: Anodizing, metalworkings, cold connections, creating findings from sheet & wire.

Description:​ You will create a netted bezel for the Lunasoft cab. This is a versatile bezel. It can be modified to fit any size of cabochon. This wrap is especially useful for cabs with bumpy or angled reverses. The bezel wrap will be embellished with 4mm and 3mm beads. The simple loop is an easy way to align your pendants to hang in the proper direction without jump rings.

You WILL complete this project in class.

Kit: $12 – This cost is in addition to the class fee and is paid directly to the instructor

Kit includes: 27mm Luna Soft cabochon, size 11/0, 15/0 and 8/0 seed beads,  4mm fire polish beads, 3mm round beads. Available in a variety of colors.

Skills Required: None.

Instructor Will Bring: All Tools.

Materials You are Required to Bring: None.

 

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Horae

Horae – $90.00

Sunday, July 16, 2023 | *9:30am-4:30pm (*With Lunch Break)

Instructor: Alexandra Sydorenko​
Level: Intermediate
Technique: Bead Weaving, Bead Stitching, Leather Work, Mixed Media.
Skills and techniques taught: Bead embroidery, finishing edges, fringes, dimensional bead weaving, making and stitching dimensional flowers, herring bone rope with additional beads.

Description: Horae are the ancient Greek goddesses of the seasons. Of course, they all have their own names, but I’m afraid that my Ancient Greek pronunciation is far from perfect and so I decided to call them simply – Lady Winter, Lady Spring, Lady Summer, and Lady Autumn. This very light and dimensional jewelry is also very comfortable to wear. Size of the pendant itself is 2 3/8” x 5” including tear drop fringes.

You will NOT complete this project in class.

Kit: $150.00 – This cost is in addition to the class fee and is paid directly to the instructor in class

Kit includes: Felt with drawn image, Leather for the back, Head silhouette, French wire, Tipp beads, CZ chatons in bezel, seed beads #15 & 11, Aiko beads, Demi round #11, Tiny pendant with CZ, Charlotte size 15, Pearls 4, 6mm, cup chain, magnetic clasp, stiff paper, drop beads, Swarovski pendant.

Skills Required: Basic knowledge of peyote and herringbone technique required.

Materials You are Required to Bring: E6000 glue, beading needle size 11 or 12, scissors, Fireline 4 or 6 lbs., beading light, beading bord, pen, wire cutter, pair of players.

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