BIRDS NEST EARRINGS (2-25-12)

THURSDAY, MAY 17th-  6pm
Beginner
A wonderful class to learn about design, cord, clasps, and putting it all together. Everyone will make a uniquely designed necklace.
Class fee includes up to $10 worth of supplies for this project.

SATURDAY, MAY 19th  – 12:30pm

beginner / intermediate

This bracelet can have a dramatic or whimsical look depending on your choice of  beads.   It is made from a variety of seed beads with a few larger beads for a clasp.  Beginners and intermediates will probably complete this project in three to four hours and be ready to make even more of these fun,colorful creations after learning how to do it..Some seed bead experience would be helpful.
Class fee includes up to $10 for materials

Taught by Sheila Clawson

TUESDAY,  MAY 22nd  -  6 pm

beginner/intermediate
Create your own curved and hammered wires and add some colorful swarovski crystal for a stunning, pair of earrings.
class fee includes up to $10 for materials

Taught by Trude Spillane.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 23rd – 6 pm
Beginner / Intermediate
NEW CLASS! Learn how to make adorable glass pendants.  Using glass and solder, we will create unique double sided pendants using pictures, stamps, embossing tools and a variety of papers and backgrounds! Delve into this popular mixed media jewelry form!
All Supplies Included.
Taught by Holly Merton

THURSDAY, MAY 24th -  6pm

beginner / intermediate

You might have seen people wearing this hip & hot new bracelet made with a couple of strands of thick cord and a row of pearls or beads down the center that’s wrapped around the wrist several times. Well now you can save some $ and make your own. It’s fun and easy and you have a lot of colors to choose from.

class fee includes up to $10 for materials

Taught by Rhonda or Trude

SATURDAY, MAY 26th 10:30am-3pm
beginner / intermediate
Learn an age old art – from the Vikings no less! Using a dowel and fine gauged wire, create a “knitted” tube and then pull thru a draw plate for a flawless tightly woven chain. You can easily turn this into a simple bracelet or necklace and the option to add decorative beads, opens it up to endless possibilities. This project is mostly knitting and takes a few hours to complete so plan on spending a while. You might want to bring a snack.
class fee includes up to $10 for materials
Taught by Rhonda Bergman.

MONDAY, MAY 28th & TUESDAY, MAY 29th  – 6pm

Intermediate

Further explore the versatility of this exciting medium! Using glass, cz, prong settings and sculpting techniques, create  a fabulous pendant or earrings. This class is designed for people who have taken at least one class in art clay or precious metal clay  only. Come with ideas.

class fee includes up to $10 for materials

Taught by Trude Spillane

WEDNESDAY , MAY 30th – 6pm

beginner / intermediate

Learn to rivet in this fun new class!  We’ll be combining copper and brass metals to make a unique bracelet using cold connection techniques.  You’ll get to use metal blanks, letter stamps, chasing hammers, bench blocks, rivets and Gilders paste to complete this bracelet!  You can write whatever inspirational word you’d like. All supplies are included.

Taught by Holly Merton.

SATURDAY, JUNE 2nd-  10:30am
beginner/intermediate
Learn not only this Japanese form of  braiding cord, but learn to do it with beads! With seed beads and cord, we will create a bracelet on the kumihimo board. Attach cones and clasp, and you’ll leave with a fun spiraling beaded and braided bracelet!
Taught by Rhonda Bergman