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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Braided Leather Bracelet

Braided Leather Bracelet​ – $60.00

Friday July 14, 2023 |11am-1:00pm

Instructor: Anne Dilker
Level: Beginner
Technique: Kumihimo
Skills and techniques taught: Kumihimo

Description: Made on the Kumihimo disk, this is likely to be a new braid structure for most of you. The braid is flat on one side and slightly domed on the other and it’s the only structure that works up nicely in leather. 

Instructor will provide: 6-inch Kumihimo discs and structure templates available for use during class. Templates will be available for purchase. 

You WILL complete this project in class.

Kit: $12.00 – This cost is in addition to the class fee and is paid directly to the instructor in class

Kit includes: leather and trailer hitch finding for one bracelet that you will complete in class. There will be a variety of colors in leather for you to choose from but the finding is in silver tone only.

Skills Required: None.

Materials You are Required to Bring: N/A

 

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Enameled Pendants with Mason Stains

Enameled Pendants with Mason Stains – $100.00

Friday, July 14, 2023 | 11am-4pm

Instructor: Dawn Lombard
Level: All Levels.
Technique: Enameling/Metalwork/Design
Skills and techniques taught: Basic sifted enameling, etching and the technique of applying Mason Stain for surface design.

Description: It’s always fun to expand your enameling skills. In this class you will learn how to incorporate Mason Stains with your enamel work and take it to a whole new level. Mason Stains are NOT enamel – they are unleaded pigment that contains no glass. Together we will enamel a copper disc and etch it to create a ‘tooth’. From there we will draw a design and paint on the stains and seal the stain once cooled. You will then learn how to create a tab setting for your new pendant masterpiece.

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: 3 copper disc blanks, 3 patterned German silver discs, jump rings, (3) 17″ (plus 2″ extender) necklaces,
and a plastic container with samples of mason stains.

Skills Required: No fear of a torch.

Instructor Will Bring: Torches, tripods, trivets, enamels, stencils, propane gas cylinders, sifters, magazines, Whitney Roper punch,
center punch, pliers, pencils, pencil sharpener, Mason Stains, lacquer, shears, files, basic paint brushes, etch-all,
and tweezers.

Materials You are Required to Bring: For precision work, please bring a fine point paint brush.

 

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About Dawn Lombard

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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Gateway to Heaven

Gateway to Heaven – $90.00

Saturday, July 15, 2023 | *10am-5pm (*With Lunch Break)

Instructor: Alexandra Sydorenko​
Level: All Levels.
Technique: Bead Weaving, Bead Stitching, Leather Work, Mixed Media.
Skills and techniques taught: Bead embroidery, how to work with leather, finishing edges, fringes, dimensional bead weaving, bezeling around cab, herring bone with additional beads.

Description: Stairway to Heaven… we all know this great song by Led Zeppelin, and I think we all love it and that song is the name of the necklace. In this work, I combined beads, leather, a magnificent semi-precious cabochon, crystals, pearls… and a light and elegant necklace was born. This necklace captivates with its smooth curves, unusual shape, and very voluminous bezeling around the cabochon. Well, the best part is that this necklace will be available in many colors – pink, purple, silver, gold, black, green, red… and you will be able to choose your one and only cabochon for this necklace. 9 different kit colors will be available!

You will NOT complete this project in class.

Kit: $128.00 – This cost is in addition to the class fee and is paid directly to the instructor in class

Kit includes: Felt with Iron on, Leather for the front and back, Template for leather, seed beads #15 & 11, Delica beads, Pearls 3, 4, 5, 6mm, cup chain, magnetic clasp, semi preciouses cab, stiff paper.

Skills Required: Basic knowledge of bead embroidery 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.

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Tree of Life Pendant

Tree of Life Pendant – $70.00

Saturday July 15, 2023 |1pm-4:00pm

Instructor: Anne Dilker
Level: Intermediate
Technique: Wirework
Skills and techniques taught: Wirework

Description: Working from the classic theme, your Tree will be created inside a copper wire frame that you will make in the class.  There will be a wide variety of colors and sizes of beads for you to choose from!

Instructor will provide: All the tools necessary for the project including a wire cutter, round and chain nose pliers, and files.  

You WILL complete this project in class.

Kit: $20.00 – This cost is in addition to the class fee and is paid directly to the instructor in class

Kit includes: A wide variety of colors will be available. All wire and ample number of beads required for project are in the kit.

Skills Required: None.

Materials You are Required to Bring: You may want to bring your own tools as not all pliers fit all hands and you may find it more comfortable to use your own tools. 

 

 

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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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Wire Woven Pendant

Wire Woven Pendant – $70.00

Sunday July 16, 2023 |10am-1:00pm

Instructor: Anne Dilker
Level: Intermediate
Technique: Wirework
Skills and techniques taught: Wirework

Description: Here is an easy variation on wire weaving.  Using my “twist & curl” technique you will be making a Pendant that is uniquely yours (not a copy of the ones pictured). Using a combination of anodized aluminum and copper wire, along with an assortment of beads, you will create a colorful focal piece.

Instructor will provide: Wire cutters, pliers, and files available for students’ to use.

You WILL complete this project in class.

Kit: $20.00 – This cost is in addition to the class fee and is paid directly to the instructor in class

Kit includes: A selection of colors will be available in both copper and aluminum in addition to a wide choice of beads needed to for the project which you will complete in class.

Skills Required: None.

Materials You are Required to Bring: You may want to bring your own. Using your own familiar tools will make the project more enjoyable.

 

 

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