Beading Classes and Beading Events.

Class: Primer of Wire Working Skill: Beginner
Cost:: $20.00 + supplies

Learn how to use tools and wire and create a bracelet while learning the fundamentals of materials selection, design and the techniques to make rosaries, bracelets, anklets, necklaces and earrings. This class is great for first-timers wanting to work with wire. Come early to pick out supplies.

Tues.

5/21/2013

1 - 3 p.m.

#170

82nd St.

Thur.

6/13/2013

6 - 8 p.m.

#283

82nd St

Sat

6/15/2013

1 - 3 p.m.

#83

82nd St.

Sat.

6/22/2013

1 - 3 p.m.

#82

82nd St.

Thur.

7/11/2013

6 - 8 p.m.

#258

82nd St.

Sat.

7/20/2013

1 - 3 p.m.

#101

82nd St

Mon.

7/29/2013

2 - 4 p.m.

#173

82nd St

Sat.

8/3/2013

1 - 3 p.m.

#172

82nd St.

Fiesta Bracelet #2 #733 At 82nd St store on Wed. 5/22/2013 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. Cost: $12.50 + supplies per session Class Full This is the second of a 3 part class (learning 8 different stitches) with dates 5/15, 5/22 & 5/29. In the 1st & 2nd class you will learn 3 types of stitches (per class), each one being a strand for your bracelet. The 3rd class you will lean to make 2 strands each a different stitch and put the bracelet together creating an 8 strand bracelet. This is a great beginner class to get a taste for bead weaving...call to reserve your place and tell a friend. You do not have to take all 3 classes as you can repeat some stitches in different colors for still an awesome bracelet. Please come early to select and purchase your supplies prior to class. Don't forget your glasses, if needed.		Precious Arrowhead Bracelet #359 At 82nd St. store on Sat. 5/25/2013 10 - 4:30 p.m. Cost: $65.00 + supplies Check out this elegant bracelet taught by Sue Twombly. This would make an excellent gift for any occasion. Come early to purchase your supplies. Class size is limited. Don't forget to bring your tools. Prerequisite: 2 Precious Wire Bracelet classes

Bling Ring #711 At 82nd St. store on Sat. 5/25/2013 2 - 3:30 p.m. Cost: $15.00 + supplies This has become one of our most popular classes and it's so much fun! There are so many great combinations you can create for this little ring. No experience needed in this beginner class that lasts only 1 1/2 hrs. You'll be using wire and swarovski crystals to create these stunning little rings & they're very inexpensive to make!		Mounting Cabochans with tools #120 All skill levels At 82nd St. store on Sat. 5/25/2013 10 - 1 p.m. Cost: $50.00 + supplies This is a great class for someone that wants to go beyond the basic wire wrapping. In this 3 1/2 hour class you will use use your tools to do the wire bending techniques. This is a nice, clean look for wrapping cabochons. You will be able to wrap any type object once you learn this technique. Don't forget to bring your marked tools & come a early to purchase your supplies. Prerequisite.: Wire primer or experience in wire wrapping

Fiesta Bracelet #3 #730 At 82nd St. store on Wed. 5/29/2013 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. Cost: $12.50 + supplies per session Class Full This is the third & last of a 3 part class (learning 8 different stitches) with dates 5/15, 5,22 & 5/29. In the 1st & 2nd class you will learn 3 types of stitches(per class), each one being a strand for your bracelet. This (3rd) class you will learn to make 2 strands, each a different stitch and put the bracelet together creating an 8 strand bracelet. This is a great beginner class to get a taste for bead weaving....call to reserve your place and tell a friend. Please come early to select and purchase your supplies. Don't forget your magnifiers/glasses if needed.		Cold Connections by Nancy Miller #738 At 82nd St store on Sat-Sun 6/1/2013 10 - 4 Cost: $175.00 + kit This is a 2-day work shop for Saturday & Sunday, 10 - 4 pm. This class has been requested many times and we finally found the instructor! This class is about the art of combining metals(silver, copper & brass) without using solder. Learn the basic cold connections in how to cut, form, punch, texture, patina & polish the metals to create some great looking jewelry. You will complete a set of earrings & bracelet plus you'll probably have extra time & materials to create some other great pieces. Required kits; $15 each.

Embellished Brick Stitch Bracelet #779 At 82nd St store on Tues. 6/4/2013 12 - 2 p.m. Cost: $20.00 + supplies You will learn the basic brick stitch while creating this great looking bracelet. Very inexpensive to make using 4mm cubes and 11/0 seed beads. Come join the fun in this 2 hour class.		Beginning Silversmithing #639 At 82nd St. store on Sat-Sun 6/8/2013 9 to 4 PM Cost: $295.00 + kit You will learn the basics of Silversmithing and jewelry making including how to solder sterling silver. In this two day, 12 hour class, you will select a pendant design, choose a stone, make a bezel, solder it, set the stone, embellish it and polish it. You do not need to bring anything to the class as all tools are furnished. Kits with stones & silver supplies are $30 - $55 (approx. but may change due to the daily silver rate). Each student will receive a FREE copy of Beginning Silversmithing on a CD! Class size is limited so call today! More Info

Wire-linked Pearl Earrings #777 At 82nd St. store on Tues 6/11/2013 6 - 8 p.m. Cost: $10.00 + supplies These great looking earrings are fun to make and great for gift giving! You can use any type of small beads to create different looks. Please arrive early to purchase your supplies as classes start promptly. Don't forget magnifiers, if needed. Pre Req: Wire primer class		Simple Vine Bracelet #187 Beginner At 82nd St. store on Mon. 6/17/2013 2 - 4 p.m. Cost: $15.00 + supplies You will create this stunning bracelet using a Loop Weaving technique. Use Delica's or try any size seed beads for a beautiful change while learning the basic fundamentals of bead weaving. This is a good beginner bead weaving class. Please come early to purchase your supplies and don't forget your magnifiers, if needed.

Beaded Kumihimo Bracelet #782 At 82nd St store on Wed 6/19/2013 6 - 8 p.m. Cost: $20.00 + supplies Go beyond the basic Kumihimo by adding beads to create some stunning bracelets or necklaces. In this 2 hour class you will learn how to incorporate beads into the braid of the Kumihimo style bracelet. Class size is limited so sign up today! Pre Req: Basic Kumihimo		St Petersburg Bracelet #786 At 82nd St. store on Thur. 6/20/2013 6 - 8 p.m. Cost: $35.00 + supplies Come join local Artist, Joyce Berger, in this 2 hour class( pattern originally created by Michele Cousins). Joyce will share her love of beading with you while teaching you how to create a bracelet using a Double St.Petersburg stitch. With an assortment of small beads you can create this great looking bracelet. Please come in early to select your beads as classes do start on time.

Moon Goddess Bracelet #787 At 82nd St. store on Sunday 6/23/2013 1 - 3 p.m. Cost: $40.00 + supplies You'll need some bead weaving experience to create this bracelet using circular peyote and a modified St. Petersburg chain stitch. This is a two part class (6/23 & 6/30) with the clasp in the 1st session and the 2nd we create the bracelet band and finish up your project. Local artist, Sue Ley, will be your instructor. Please arrive early to select your supplies.		Tila Crooked Path Bracelet #788 At 82nd St store on Wed. 6/26/2013 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.. Cost: $30.00 + supplies Local artist, Sue Ley, will be your instructor and is eager to share her pattern for this Tila creation. No experience is necessary for this 3 hour beginning bead weaving class. You may not complete in time allowed depending on experience but will be knowledgable enough to finish on your own time.

PMC #1, Basics #686 At 82nd Street store on Fri. 6/28/2013 10 - 5:00 p.m. Cost: $175.00 (includes kit ) + PMC supplies extra Learn the basic of Precious Metal Clay in this 6 hr class. You will create a pendant of your choice and you can create some findings for earrings or ?? A kit that includes a knife, roller, spatula, metal ruler, file(plus a few other items)are included. We will create, dry, sand, fire, patina, polish and tumble to create(.999,fine silver) pieces to achieve a beautiful finished look. Don't miss out on this class...sign up today!		Leather wrap bracelet #659 At 82nd St. store on Sat. 6/29/2013 2 - 4 p.m. Cost: $ 30.00 + supplies Using Greek leather, silk thread and semi precious beads you will learn the technique to create this cool double wrapped bracelet that you've seen in so many magazines recently. Ginny will be your instructor. We will open early for you to come early to select your supplies as the class will start on time.

Stars & Stripes Bracelet #783 At 82nd St store on Sat. 6/29/2013 11 - 2 p.m. Cost: $30.00 + supplies This is a great design to show off your patriotism. You do need to know your peyote stitch for this 3 hour class. You will not finish in class time but will be comfortable enough to complete it on your own time. This is a great bracelet to learn how to read and work the patterns. Local artist, Sue Ley will be your instructor.		Glamour Necklace #781 At 82nd St store on Sat. 6/29/2013 10 - 1 p.m. Cost: $22.00 + supplies This design was taken from a necklace worn by Grace Kelly in To Catch a Thief which was a Classic Hollywood style in the 1950's. Using Swarovski Crystals and seed beads you can have fun creating a similar look for that special occassion. Come join the fun and sign up today. Please come early to purchase your supplies. No experience necessary for this basic bead weaving project.

Flower Hair Embellishment #785 At 82nd St store on Mon. 7/1/2013 6 - 8 p.m. Cost: $30.00 + supplies This is a great class to learn how to encase a Rivoli with seed beads. You'll then add beads to embellish the crystal to create a unique flower. You should have some bead weaving experience before attending this class. Addy will be your instructor.		Mounting Cabochans with tools #181 All skill levels At 82nd St. store on Sat. 7/6/2013 10-1 Cost: $50.00 + supplies Turn your cabs, stones or broken China into elegant jewelry with this great wire class. We will use tools to do the wire bending and wrap your object. Bring the cabochon or thin bead you wish to wrap or come a little early to pick out your supplies. Don't forget to bring your tools. Pre-requisite: Wire Primer or experience with wire.

Precious Diamond Wrap #335 At 82nd St. store on Sat. 7/6/2013 1 - 5 p.m. Cost: $50.00 + supplies Sue Twombly has created another fantastic bracelet. She will show you how to create a diamond opening in the center & add some accent beads to get a stunning effect. You won't want to miss this one! Class size is limited to four students. Come early to purchase your supplies. Don't forget to bring your tools. Perquisite: 2 Precious wire bracelet classes		Basic Earrings #330 Beginner At 82nd St store on Tues. 7/9/2013 6 - 8 p.m. Cost: $15.00 + supplies Come join the fun! This class has been requested by many beginning beaders. Learn how to create different styles of earrings to suit your own taste. You can make as many as time allows. Come early to purchase your supplies. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY.

PMC #2, pendant w/stone #692 At 82nd Street store on Sat 7/13/2013 10 - 5:00 p.m. Cost: $60.00 + supplies In this Precious Metal Class you will learn how to create a pendant & can add a mounted CZ and/or dichroic glass. Most will have extra clay in which you can create some pieces for earrings, etc. We will roll, stamp, file, sand, fire, tumble, patina and polish your pieces. One CZ & dichroic piece will be included with the class. All supplies available for purchase. Supplies needed: Basic kit, PMC3 clay, paste & syringe. There will be a demo on using a torch for firing.		Loom #2 Flower Bracelet #744 At 82nd St. store on Sat. 7/27/2013 10 - 1 Cost: $35.00 + supplies This bead looming project is a beginner class but some experience with the loom is helpful. Local artist, Joan Barr, will be teaching this fun & relaxing 3 hour class and passing on her passion for looming. You probably won't complete this project in class time but will feel confident enough to complete on your own. Please come early to allow time to make purchases for your supplies prior to class. This class is limited to only 4 students so sign up today.