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Dutch Spiral

Monday May 2, 2011

Dutch Sprial

Dutch Spiral Bracelet

Materials:
6mm Bugle Beads
11/0 Seed Beads
#10 Beading Needle
8 lb.- 10 lb. Fire line
Clasp of choice
Scissors
Magnifiers/Lamp if needed

Cost: $25 plus materials

Instructor: Debbie McCoy

Level: Beginner

Students will learn this elegant stitch which can make a lovely bracelet, necklace, or both!


Tila Crossing

Wednesday Apr 27, 2011

Tila Crossing

Materials:
3 mm crystal rondells (approx. 112)
Tila Beads (approx. 64)
15/0 seed beads in contrast color
Button or clasp of choice
Beading needle
Fireline or beading thread
Lamp & magnifiers if needed

Cost: $25 plus materials

Instructor: Janice Whitehurst

Level: Beginner

A wonderful new project made with Tila beads could be the next great accessory for your jewelry collection. Sign up today!


Wire Techniques 2

Wednesday Mar 30, 2011

Wire Techniques 2

Materials:
Practice wire: 20,21, or 22 gauge square, round and half round
24, 26, or 28 round
examples of material: tinned copper, copper, brass. *Note: Sterling Silver or Gold is not recommended for practice*
To make bangle, students will need:
approx. 3 feet- 21 gauge square wire, 1/2 hard or soft
approx. 12 inches- 20  gauge 1/2 round wire , 1/2 hard or soft

Tools:
*Note* Students are encourage to bring tools they have, and may share classroom tools as availability permits.
Round nose pliers
Chain nose pliers
Flat nose pliers
Any additional wire working tools, students may choose to bring these

Cost: $25 plus materials

Level: Intermediate. Prerequisite for this class is Basic Wire Techniques 1, or at least 3 months wire working experience. Students need to be proficient in making eye loops, wrapped loops, spirals, and figure eight’s before attending this course.


Lana’s to Die for

Wednesday Jan 26, 2011

Lana's to Die for

Materials:
Japanese cylinder beads
6 gold-filled (or silver) rondel beads
2 gold-filed (or silver) 6 mm round beads
1 gold-filled (or silver) twisted 6×10mm bead (focal bead)
clasp of choice
beading thread
beading needle
scissors
lamp & magnifier if needed

Cost: $25 plus materials

Level: Intermediate, some experience with ladder or ndebele stitch is recommended

Instructor: Debbie McCoy


Rose Chain

Saturday Nov 27, 2010

Rose Chain

Rose chain in Holiday colors & optional charms

Materials:
80 (approx) 5.0ID jump rings color A.  Students may also choose to use a variety of colors, available in the Rose Chain Kits, sold separately.
40 (approx) 5.0ID jump rings color B (sample uses Green for the Vine)
*note* These ring counts are approximates and make a bracelet that measures about 7 inches in length without the clasp.  Students may wish to adjust counts as necessary to achieve the desired length.
2 pair of pliers
Clasp of choice
5 charms (optional)
Lamp and magnifiers if needed

Cost: $25 plus materials

Instructor: Debbie McCoy

Level: Beginner

This easy chain can be made with roses in a variety of colors.  You can have a rainbow of roses or a chain bouquet of just one color!  Sample picture also shows an option of adding charms, if desired.  This can be a great holiday or everyday accessory, just depending on what colors you pick!


Justin’s Cuff

Wednesday Aug 18, 2010

Justin's Cuff

Materials:
8/0 triangle seed beads color A
8/0 triangle seed beads color B
2 metal shank buttons
needle
Fireline 8 lb. or 6 lb.
Lamp & magnifiers if needed

Cost: $25 plus materials

Instructor: Debbie McCoy

Level: Intermediate

Advance your knowledge of the peyote bead stitch in this intermediate class.  Studens will learn odd count peyote bead weaving techniques, creating a button hole within the pattern, and attaching buttons to both sides of the project.


Summer Weave Anklet

Thursday Aug 5, 2010

Summer Weave Anklet

Materials:
1 tube 11/0 seed beads
1 tube 8/0 seed beads
button or clasp of choice
needle
thread
lamp & magnifiers if needed

Cost: $25 *Special June 2011 Free* plus materials

Instructor: Debbie McCoy

Level: Beginner


Geri’s Jewels Bracelet

Thursday Aug 5, 2010

Geri's Jewels

Materials:
5 3-hole bridges
15 grams 1.5 mm cube beads
5 grams 12/0 3-cut seed beads
approx. 26 3 mm crystals
button or clasp of choice
6 lb. fireline
beading needle

Cost: $25 plus materials

Instructor: Debbie McCoy

Level: Intermediate


Man’s Bangle

Friday Jun 4, 2010

Man's Bangle

Materials:

16 0r 18 gauge Square wire (sample uses copper)
16 or 18 gauge Half round wire (sample uses tinned copper)
19 or 20 gauge soft round wire (sample uses tinned copper, colored craft wire may also be used)
wire cutters
pliers (available for classroom use, or students may choose to bring their own)

Cost: $25 plus materials

Instructor: Bobbie Chumack

Level: Beginner

A great bangle for men, perfect for a Father’s Day gift!


Ornamental Style

Friday Apr 9, 2010
Ornamental Style

Ornamental Style

Materials:
approx. 6- 6mm beads/pearls
approx. 42- 4mm beads/pearls
size 11/0 seed beads in 2 colors
size 8/0 seed beads 1 color
approx. 8- 6mm bugles
clasp of choice
thread or fireline
2 needles
Lamp & Magnifiers if needed

Cost: $25 plus materials

Instructor: Debbie McCoy

Level: Beginner


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