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Bead Stringing Basics 101

 

Bead Stringing Basics 101 is a very comprehensive three hour class that covers all the ins & outs of learning to make beautiful jewelry with a professionally finished look.  You’ll learn about materials, tools, design & color theory, sourcing, and the actual engineering techniques behind handcrafting jewelry pieces.  You can expect to leave with a ton of information, a gorgeous necklace and a pair of earrings that you’ve crafted yourself!  Sign up early, spaces are limited to 6 students.  Age 18 & up.   3 hours.  $45.00

 

 

 

Wire Working Basics I

 

In Wire Working Basics I, we’ll explore basic wire techniques to make your own Toggle and “S” clasps, jump rings, and bails.  Additionally you’ll learn about terms, tools, materials, and techniques such as open and closed wraps, and hammering.  Sign up early, spaces are limited to 6 students.  Age 18 & up.  2 1/2 hours.  $30.00

 

 

 

Wire Working Basics II

 

Expand your knowledge after completing WWB I.  In this second class, you’ll learn how to make an assortment of links, charms, coiled and caged beads, and embellished pendants.  This is a good class to practice those earlier skills and perfect them with new technique.  Sign up early, spaces are limited to 6 students.  Age 18 & up.  2 1/2 hours.  $30.00

 

 

 

Earring Basics

 

Learn to perfect your looping technique and make a multitude of different earrings.  Using a variety of materials and beads like pearls, glass, crystal, chain, wood, and metal components, you’ll create stunning earrings for yourself or to give as gifts.  Sign up early, spaces are limited to 6 students.  Age 18 & up.  2 1/2 hours.  $30.00

 

 

 

Bracelets!

 

Love bracelets?  Join Kat and learn the tricks of producing single strand, a multi-strand, or a watch bracelet.  Sizing is tricky when it comes to bracelets.  Learn the formula for getting it right every time.  Sign up early, spaces are limited to 6 students.  Age 18 & up.  2 1/2 hours.  $30.00

 

 

 

Spring Lariat

 

Think new, think spring green, pink, violet, purple, etc.  Doesn’t that sound fresh and fun?  Join Kat in a new lariat class to make and wear with all your Spring ensembles.  Embellish with flower shaped beads, dragon fly charms, pearls, Swarovski crystals, or whatever strikes your fancy.  Sign up early, spaces are limited to 6 students.  Age 18 & up.  2 1/2 hours.  $30.00

 

 

 

Chandelier Earrings

 

Join Kat and learn to use a variety of links to make a pair of gorgeous chandelier earrings.  Match Swarovski crystals or any bead to complement your favorite outfit and you’ve got a great, put together look.  Sign up early, spaces are limited to 6 students.  Age 18 & up.  2 1/2 hours.  $30.00

 

 

 

Fancy Chandelier Earrings

 

If you enjoy a challenge, these stunning earrings are the ticket.  Swarovski crystals and sterling or gold-filled wire are the perfect materials to make high-end chandeliers that will be the envy of your friends.  Match Swarovski crystals to favorite outfit.  Basic wire skills are helpful, but not necessary.  Intermediate to advanced.  Sign up early, spaces are limited to 6 students.  Age 18 & up.  2 1/2 hours.  $30.00

 

 

 

Bubble Bracelet

 

Join Kat and make this fun bracelet that you can wear with jeans or a knock-out dress.  Either way, it exudes a “je ne c’est quoi” quality and adds a classic design element to your accessories collection.  Sign up early, spaces are limited to 6 students.  Age 18 & up.  2 1/2 hours.  $30.00

 

 

 

Multi-Strand Stringing

 

If you’ve been stringing necklaces for awhile, you know that usually the biggest challenge is finishing off, especially when you have multiple strands.  There are a variety of methods to multi-strand stringing.  Join Kat and learn the mysteries of multi-strands.  Prior stringing and finishing knowledge is a must.  Sign up early, spaces are limited to 6 students.  Age 18 & up.  2 1/2 hours.  $30.00

 

 

 

Pearl Knotting

 

You’ve asked for it and it’s here.  Pearl knotting is relatively easy once you get the hang of it, and there isn’t any great mystery.  It’s all about making a simple knot.  There are a couple of ways to finish, and voila, you’re good to go and you’ve just re-knotted that pearl necklace you haven’t worn in years!  Pearls aren’t the only material you can knot.  Beads work just as well.  Sign up early, spaces are limited to 6 students.  Age 18 & up.  2 1/2 hours.  $30.00

 

 

 

Ring Bling!

 

Want to ornament your fingers with scrumptious, eye candy?  Kat will show you how to work wire into a fabulous ring with a great focal bead, crystals, pearls, stones, etc.  Make it funky, chunky, or sparkly.  It’s whatever you want.  Wear or bring a ring so we can size your Ring Bling to fit you.  Sign up early, spaces are limited to 6 students.  Age 18 & up.  2 1/2 hours.  $30.00

 

 

 

B.Y.O.D. Workshop

 

The most requested class from Kat’s students is the “Bring Your Own Design” workshop.  She created it for her students that have a jewelry design project they want to create and engineer, but not quite sure how to do it.  Spend a couple of fun hours engineering together with like-minded bead addicts!  The possibilities are endless!  Prerequisite:  Bead Stringing Basics 101.  Sign up early, spaces are limited to 6 students.  Age 18 & up.  2 1/2 hours.  $30.00

 

 

 

Embellished Copper Pendant

 

Love the warmth of copper and the coolness of turquoise?  Join Kat in this new wirework class using copper wire, turquoise beads, Swarovski crystal, seed beads, pearls, glass, etc.  Hang it from silk or leather cording.  Get a jump start on your summer jewelry.  Sign up early, spaces are limited to 6 students.  Age 18 & up.  2 1/2 hours.  $30.00

 

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