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Right Angle Weave Basics - $25 New Class!Sat, March 1 • 10am-1pm |
| Right Angle Weave (RAW) is fast becoming an extremely popular stitch, notably because it is very flexible and extremely strong. The stitch lends itself to many variations. Take the first step on an infinite journey with flat RAW. | |
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Knotting I, Knot, So Simple! - $25Sat, March 1 • 2-5pm |
| So simple, so elegant, so incredibly timeless! Knotting creates design interest as well as safety and security for your pearls, precious or semiprecious stone beads, and crystals. We'll learn and practice this simple technique for classic pieces and the popular "tin cup" design so right for today's styles. Beading Basics Class! | |
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Beaded Ring - $25 New Class!Sat, March 15 • 10am-1pm |
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| Simple to make yet complex in appearance, this delightful band reminds me of a celtic braid. Great for last minute gifts and Mother's Day. Beading Basics Class! | |
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Bail Me Out! - $25 New Class!Sat, March 15 • 10am-1pm |
| A bail is usually a metal finding that allows you to hang a pendant on a chain. However we don't have to be so literal! Tiny seed beads make unique bails for stone pendants, donuts and lampwork beads. In fact, your bail can be so magnificent that the pendant may have to take a back seat! Knowledge of peyote stitch required. | |
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| If you've ever tried making a multi-strand seed bead necklace you know it's like writing a novel - it takes forever!!! But did you know there is a great tool for making it fast and easy and the results are fabulous !!! Great Mother's Day gift, hint, hint, hint! | |
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Fat Free Pi - $25 New Class!Sat, March 15 • 2-5pm |
| Donuts are great pendant beads. But they can be difficult to set creatively. Whether your donut is round, square, or rectangle, wire sculpture is the answer! It is easy to create one-of-a-kind designs with incredible artistic flair. Beading Basics Class! | |
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She's Got Connections - $15Sat, March 22 • 10am-1pm |
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| "They" say it's who you know... We say it's WHAT you know. In this basics class, you'll learn how to put things together - perfectly, professionally, and without pain. We'll cover various types of necklace finishes as well as linking connections. If you are new to stringing, this class will prove absolutely invaluable! An information class - no project. Beading Basics Class! | |
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| Felting is the hottest new trend in handcrafts and it has a great place in beadwork! Felted beads are easy and fast to do, and add a great textural dimension to your stringing projects. The beads are very light for their size and can be embellished for greater individuality and impact. | |
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| Brick stitch, also called Comanche stitch is another "must know" stitch for every beadweaver's repetoire. A favorite for fringey earrings, a natural to create striking designs. | |
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Knotting, Two for the road! - $25Sat, March 22 • 2-5pm |
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| Our knotting classes have become so popular that we've added new techniques. This class will focus on double strand knotting techniques. We don't mean two strands to make a necklace but rather two threads to make one strand. This is a fabulous technique if you are a busy person - and who isn't!?! | |
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Snowflakes - $25 New Class!Sat, March 29 • 10am-1pm |
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| These lovely snowflakes look complex but they are built on a simple technique. Once you begin, you won't want to stop! All you have to do is change the size, color, or shape of the beads and you have an entirely new look. Make them tiny for earrings, small to medium for a pendant and larger for an ornament. Beading Basics Class! | |
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| Turn a cabochon into a fabulous focal pendant with simple seed bead encasement techniques. A timeless and essential technique with endless possibilities. The ideal way to incorporate any item such as a button, a stone or a cabochon into your beadwork. Intermediate Level! | |
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| Once you know the basic stitch, it's time to explore the details that will allow you to create fabulous designs! This class will focus on flat peyote using an odd stitch count as well as basic shaping techniques. Must know even count flat peyote stitch. | |
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The "Class Discount" is 15% on regular glass beads, 10% on other items. As always, discounts also apply on class days for your non-class purchases. Consignment items and books are excepted from discounts. |
Class fees are due on sign up. If you sign up by phone and pay by check, payment must arrive within 4 days. Class size is limited so don't miss out! No refunds for missed classes nor for cancellations made within three business days of class. No refunds or credits for Guest Teacher classes. |
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