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Charm Bracelet: Basic Wire
Wrapping
 This
class adds an artistic twist to the traditional designs now seen in boutiques.
You will make your own unique bracelet, which may include: one-of-a-kind lampwork beads, Bali silver beads & charms and Swarovski crystals. This is an
excellent class for beading beginners, as you will learn the basic techniques of
using wire in jewelry construction. The bead obsessed will enjoy this class as
well, since the design strategy goes beyond the traditional and challenges each
participant to create a piece of wearable art. Time: 5 hours
Level: 1
Class Fee: $68 plus materials
Memory Wire
 Designing in the Round: This is a great class to make a complex looking finished piece that is very easy to make. Bring your own stash of beads or buy some from the bead store. You will learn several special tricks specific to using memory wire and how to design for a bracelet that wraps several times around the wrist. Memory wire and the use of our tools are supplied through your class fee. Time: 3 hours
Level: 1 Class Fee: $48 plus materials
Multi Strand Bracelet
 A great class for the beginning beader....this is your basic bead bracelet class with the emphasis being focused on durable, professional assembly. Learn how to apply a variety of clasp styles. This class will focus (as in all my classes) on design and balance in the creation of artistic, unique pieces. Lampwork students are encouraged to bring their stash of lampwork beads. Time: 3 hours
Level: 1 Class Fee: $48 plus materials
Loom Bead Weaving: Embellished Cuff
 This class is good for students who want to learn how to use a bead weaving loom but who want to make something more substantial than a flat bracelet. The first hour is generally spent with you pulling your beads together and mapping out your project. You will learn how to embellish the simple woven base which creates the firm foundation for this lush bracelet of beads. This is a great way to showcase your lampwork beads and use up your odds and ends at the same time.
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Basic Stringing: Learn the basics of bead stringing and how to deigns beaded jewelry for balance and beauty. Lean appropriate stringing materials, how and when to knot, properly apply clasps for appropriate finish and more. Bring a bunch of coordinating purchased beads, a couple of clasp options to class. 
Students Students will learn to set up and use a bead loom to design and make such items as: bracelets, chokers, and head or hat bands. Beading materials for a bracelet supplied. Bead looms provided are for the students to keep.
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often heard that this is a difficult stitch to learn from a book. In a class,
it is extremely simple! This stitch has also been referred to as the "African Stitch". You may combine multiple sizes and shapes of beads very easily. The
piece worked on in class will be for a flat bracelet which can serve as a great
support for showcasing lampwork beads and is also beautiful by itself!
Learn
how to create a complex looking, elegant, spider web of beads in this 1 session
class. The project is a bracelet, but this technique can be expanded into a
beautiful necklace. I will give a heavy dose of color/design emphasis to help
build students’ confidence in the exploration of new combinations in future
projects. 
The spiral lace stitch is a fun, easy stitch that results in an elegant and
complex looking bracelet.
The stitch itself creates the spiral effect and works
into a bracelet in a couple of hours. Different effects can be created by using
different types of beads. 
Now
that you understand the Flat Herringbone, here's a little tweak that creates an
elegant undulating piece. It's the specific combination of different sized
beads that makes the magic happen. The piece worked on in class will be for a
flat bracelet but applies to a necklace design as well.
This
lavish but easy seed bead project is perfect for the beginning beader as well as
the bead obsessed. Looks really complicated, but wait until you see how quickly
it works up, and how strong the finished piece is! May even be used for
a purse handle. Make a bracelet in class, or begin a necklace using a handmade
glass lampwork bead as the centerpiece! 
In
this 2 session class students will learn how to create an elegant bracelet using
a basic bead lattice technique. You can make a bangle and incorporate your own
lamp work focal bead or just add a fun clasp. During the second session you
learn an embellishment technique that will take your bracelet from wonderful to
WOW! Students will learn two embellishment variations, as well as professional
finishing methods. Students will also receive a hand out detailing methods to
modify the project for the creation of necklaces.
This
class is all about thinking outside of the box.
Use your peyote stitch skills
to create a unique free form design bracelet or necklace. You will create your
own design as you go, choosing beads that compliment each other in color and
texture. You will be encouraged to incorporate found objects, fibers and unique
beads. Great for using up odd lots of beads. Students need to be very
comfortable with peyote stitch when they come to class, so consider taking the
other peyote stitch classes. Students should bring basic beading tools and
supplies to class including several coordinating colors and shapes of seed and delica beads.
