Feb/March Class Schedule

Call 309-682-2323 to sign up for classes today.

 Thursday 2/2/12  @ 6:30

Linked wire and bead chain bracelet…use wire and beads to create your own beaded chain… an essential technique for fabulous jewelry.

Saturday 2/4/12 @ 1:00                       

Basic Beading and Wire Work for Earrings and Pendants.  Every thing you need to know to start making your own jewelry.

Thursday 2/9/12 @ 6:30 

Viking Knit weave fine wire into beautiful chain with this simple ancient technique…… great for men’s jewelry too.

 Saturday, 2/11/12 @ 1:00

Crystal Montee Bracelet with Annette… this sweet little design uses cross-holed  montees for a simple but elegant bracelet designed by Annette ….. $20 class fee

Thursday 2/16/12 @ 6:30     Filigree Wrapped Designs.. use stamped brass filigree in antique brass, silver or copper finishes to create a vintage classic or steam punk design.  

  Saturday 2/18/12 @ 1:00

Woven Bracelets with Sheila… Sheila can teach you the basics of bead weaving or an advanced project… From spiral,  right angle weave,  peyote,  brick stitch… Sheila can help you learn a new stitch or pattern…

Thursday 2/23/12 @ 6:30 OPEN BEAD NIGHT…FREE BEADING INSTRUCTION WHEN YOU PURCHASE YOUR SUPPLIES AT FREE TO BEAD

Saturday 2/25/12@ 1:00

Copper Enamel Basics with Elaine…Make beautiful pieces for pendants, toggles, charms, or cabochons with copper blanks and colored glass powders, chunks, and strings kiln fired to melt all the glass into fabulous  colors and designs.. So much fun!!!   $20 class plus $5 for glass powders and other supplies.  Copper blanks sold separately.

Thursday 3/1/12 @  6:30

Bead and Wire Crochet…if you have basic Crochet skills you can create a really unique bracelet or necklace..we have a great selection of wire to choose from including silver-filled, copper and brass, as well as a variety of colored plated craft wire

Saturday 3/3/12 @1:00  

Basic Beading and Wire Work for Earrings and Pendants.  Everything you need to know to start creating  your own fabulous jewelry

Thursday 3/8/12 @ 6:30

Leather Wrap Bracelet… one more time for this popular design.. these bracelets sell for hundreds of dollars (www.chanluu.com) and are very simple to make…all your friends will want one too.

Saturday 3/10/12 @ 1:00 

Beginning Polymer Clay with Bronwyn… Learn how to use this versatile clay to sculpt your own unique piece.

Thursday 3/15/12 @6:30

Woven Crystal Rings… make one of these little gems and get all four designs with the class

Saturday 3/17/12 @ 1:00  

Woven Bracelets with Sheila… peyote, right angle weave, spiral, and more ……….try a new stitch.  $20 class

Thursday 3/22/12  @ 6:30  Creative Earring Designs…we’ll show you how to make very easy but distinctive one of a kind earrings.

Saturday 1/24/12 @ 1:00

Viking Knit weave fine wire into beautiful chain with this simple ancient technique…… great for men’s jewelry too.

Thursday 3/29/12 @ 6:30  OPEN BEAD NIGHT…FREE BEADING INSTRUCTION WHEN YOU PURCHASE YOUR SUPPLIES AT FREE TO BEAD

Saturday 3/31/12 @ 1:00

Metalwork bracelets and Pendants… pound, twist,  stamp copper, brass, or sterling silver into fabulous one of a kind pieces.  Stamp your kids names or your favorite quote on a metal pendant.  Wrap crystals with fine wire onto an bracelet,  ring, or pendant… Let your imagination go and design something truly unique.

 10% discount on supplies and materials purchased for class

All classes $ 15.00 plus supplies ….except  Copper Enameling, Sheila and Annette’s  stitching classes are $20.00.  There is a materials fee of $5.00 for Copper Enameling  and  Polymer Clay .