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Our
Studio is open for anyone who would like to
bead with us...have a cup of tea and relax.
(We
call it the "Zen Zone"!) Add your autograph
to our "Artists Wall"--once you have made a
piece of jewelry here, you are part of our
beading family!
Want to take a particular class but you are
busy when it is scheduled? Not a problem!
If you and 3 or more of your friends would
like to schedule a private class, we are
happy to do that. The cost is the same.
Payment is required at the time of
registration.
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The Netted Necklace
Have you seen and admired netted necklaces but have
been too intimidated to try it yourself?? Let
our instructor show you how easy it can be to
create beautiful jewelry with the age-old art of
netting. You choose the color combinations from our
vast selection of Seed Beads and Bugles and make a
necklace during this 3 hour class.
$25.00
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Even-Count Flat Peyote Bracelet
The Peyote Stitch is the basis for so many
variations when making jewelry, so here's the place
to start. We will teach you all there is to know
about this stitch, then introduce you to many other
projects that you can make. Let's start by making a
bracelet in your choice of colors and pattern during
this 2 hour class.
$25.00 |
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Beaded Bead Bracelet
What a great
technique! You’ll learn how to create beads using
Miyuki Seed Beads in this 3-hour class. Two types
of beads will be included, and you will choose your
color combinations, of course! Once you know how,
you can create necklaces, bracelets, earrings—use
your imagination!
$25.00 |
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Kids Beading 101
For young artists 9 years old and up,
this class will introduce them to the
basics—instructor Paula will show them what tools
and stringing materials to use and they will learn
all about creating bracelets and necklaces, in a
kid-friendly way! Participants will design and make
jewelry themselves during the class, and take home a
handout about the skills they have learned. What
fun!
2 hour class, $25.00 |
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BEADING 101:
Let us show you what you need to know
about designing and creating beautiful handmade
jewelry! Tools, materials, and techniques will be
explained and you will complete the necklace or
bracelet of your choice during this 2 hour session.
This in-depth class will give you the knowledge you
need to be able to make your own
custom-designed jewelry for yourself and as gifts.
$25.00
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WIRE WRAPPING A CABOCHON
Learn all about the tools and materials used
in this fascinating art form, and create a
wire-wrapped pendant made with your choice of
crystal or semi-precious stone cabochon. All
materials and use of our tools included in class
fee, and you'll receive a handout with directions to
take home--once you have mastered these simple
techniques you can wire-wrap just about anything--a
coin, a special bead, a healing stone...
use your imagination!
$30.00
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EARRINGS FOR EVERYONE!:
Learn everything you ever wanted to know about
creating beautiful, elegant or whimsical earrings!
We'll discuss the wire-wrapping method of finishing
earrings as well as other techniques, tools of the
trade and materials used. You will design and
complete a pair of drop earrings during the class
and have to opportunity to make more if you desire.
Discover how to make simple drops to more
complicated chandelier earrings--we'll cover it all! |
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SPIRAL STITCH BRACELET
Have you seen the beautiful spiral stitch pieces in
our store?
They look so intricate and complicated that most
folks wouldn't
even consider trying one...until now!
It really is quite simple to learn and the results
are stunning.
Your choice of beads, of course, and we use a
respectable size 8 Miyuki seed beads--not the teeny,
tiny ones!
You can make lovely necklaces, bracelets, purse
handles,
curtain tie-backs, anklets--SO many uses!
$25.00
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DOUBLE SPIRAL STITCH BRACELET
A whizz with a needle and
beads, our instructor will show you this slightly more
complicated
design while you create a bracelet in your choice of
colors. What a stunning look! Pre-requisite for this
class is the Spiral Stitch Bracelet Class.
$25.00
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Kumihimo
Bracelet
The art of Japanese Braiding...as taught by our resident
expert . You will receive FREE a Kumihimo disc to take home so that you can continue
to create--because once you learn how, you will want
to make many more! We have 58 colors you can
combine--the hardest part is choosing which ones!
$25.00
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Crocheting with Beads
If you have basic knowledge of crocheting,
Our Instructor
will take you to a new
level--adding beads to your work and creating a
gorgeous multi-strand necklace during this 2 part
class! Part One you will learn how to crochet with
beads, and Part Two you will learn the techniques
needed to finish your creation. Each class is two
hours. All materials are included, of course, in
your choice of colors!
Two-part class, 2 hours each, $30.00
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Lovers Knot Bracelet
What a gorgeous
look! 51 genuine Swarovski Crystals put the “bling”
in this bracelet—and you choose the colors, of
course! Our talented instructor Paula, will have
you passionate about seed beads by the end of this
2-hour class.
$25.00 |
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N'debele Bracelet
Also know as the Herringbone Weave,
this stitch comes from Africa. You will learn how to
create this wonderful bracelet from triangle beads.
Add a genuine Swarovski Crystal
as a focal point!
$25.00 |
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Dichroic Glass Pendant
Dichroic Glass... layers of fused glass in splendid
colors, textures and patterns--such depth, such
beauty. Our instructor and glass artist will teach
you all about working with a kiln, and help you
design and create a one-of-a-kind pendant in your
choice of colors. Come in any time to work with
glass and continue to create gorgeous jewelry using our kiln!
$35.00
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THE BUGLE CUFF BRACELET
Everyone who sees these lovely bracelets in the
store has the same reaction when they put it on...it
feels so soft and smooth on their wrist! Step out of
your box and discover that there are other shapes of
seed beads besides round--this stitch uses cubes and
drops. Quick to learn and easy to do, you will
choose the color combination of the bracelet you
will create. We have SO many choices!
$25.00
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Chevron Stitch Bracelet
A new class recently offered and VERY popular is the
Chevron Bracelet Class. The
design, using seed beads in your choice of colors,
is easily learned and works up quick. You will be
amazed at the compliments you receive when you wear
it--be sure to tell 'em you made it yourself!
$25.00
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Russian Twist Bracelet
An intriguing
stitch—looks involved but it’s not! Instructor
Lillian, one of our Seed Bead experts, will guide
you through the techniques used to make a lovely
bracelet during this 3-hour class. You choose the
colors from our large selection of Miyuki Seed
Beads. As usual, our handout of instructions will be
helpful for when you are creating more bracelets &
necklaces at home!
$25.00 |
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Brick Stitch Earrings
Learn this fascinating stitch and there will be no
stopping you...earrings for every occasion! Be
prepared to work with seed beads, and the detail you
will achieve is incredible.
Learn fringing as well!
$25.00
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The Dancing Dragonfly
What a darling
little pin or pendant—our dragonfly is made on wire,
giving him movement—he looks so real! You choose the
colors you want to use of our Miyuki Seed Beads from
Japan. Instructor Paula will teach you how it’s
done!
$25.00 |
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St. Petersburg Bracelet
This stitch is from Russia—what a
beautiful look. Yes, we use genuine Swarovski
Crystals as the accent beads—you choose the colors!
$25.00 |
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The Viking Weave Bracelet
Not knitting,
not crocheting, but a completely different technique
is used to create this beautiful weave! Imagine the
bracelets, necklaces and earrings you can create!
You choose what color you want your bracelet to be
and let Ryan show you how it’s done.
$25.00 plus tax |
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Tubular Peyote Amulet Bag
Once you learn
the Peyote Stitch you will be amazed at the projects
you can make! In this class, you will receive a
tubular “loom” to keep, and Pat will teach you how
to make an Amulet Bag. This is a 2-part class—the
first day we will learn the stitch, and the second
day we will finish it off and learn about creating
fringe.
2-part class
$30.00 |
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The Crystal Wheel
Beautiful, and
oh, so easy! Instructor Paula will take you through
the few simple steps to create this beautiful
pendant using your choice of genuine Swarovski
Crystals and Miyuki Glass seed beads from Japan.
Imagine the possibilities!
$25.00
plus tax
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