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Join us for workshops!
We have some fabulous beading projects coming up! Sign up for some of our workshops and learn helpful techniques, useful tips from our experts and have a lot of fun while you're at it!
Our workshops are on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 6 - 8 PM and Saturdays from 2-4 PM. Just call us (828-439-9935) or make your reservation online to sign up for the ones that interest you. They are two hours in length so you and your friends can come without interfering with your busy daily routine. Come join us - make new friends and enjoy the camaraderie of others with a common interest. All class fees include supplies.
Remember...we all were beginners at one time! You too will learn and hone your skills as you go!
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May 3 Ring of Pearls Ring This ring is made with small oval 4mm pearls that are drilled across one end making it possible to stitch them with the bottoms up! You will learn to stitch with braided thread and connect the pearls, then make a band from seed beads. Beginner Class, Thursday, May 3, 6 — 8 pm . . . . . $25.00 |
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May 5 Pearls on Leather Necklace Learn to knot fine greek leather and attach coin shaped pearls to the knots to make this very stylish piece you can wear with anything. Pearls are always elegant and the leather cord adds a casual grace. Beginner Class, Saturday, May 5, 2 — 4 pm . . . . . $25.00 |
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May 10 Window Bracelet w/ Pearls and Crystals This lovely little bracelet is a very good beginner bracelet for wire enthusiasts who want to learn the basics. You will learn techniques you will also use in making earrings and lots of other applications of jewelry making while designing this beautiful piece. Beginner Class, Thursday, May 10, 6 — 8 pm . . . $25.00 |
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May 12 Bangle Bracelet With Gemstone Learn to form heavy gauge wire to form a bangle bracelet just your size, then add contrasting colored wire to add interest and to attach a beautiful gemstone focal bead. A simple project you will love making! One of a kind piece you can wear anywhere!
Beginner Class, Saturday, May 12, 2 — 4 pm . . . $25.00 |
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May 17 Brick Stitch w/ Strands Bracelet Learn to do the brick stitch using cube beads on each end of this gorgeous bracelet. The strands are then strung between the ends in a blend of lovely colors you will be able to wear with anything! A piece you will enjoy and get compliments every time you wear it! Beginner Class, Thursday, May 17, 6 — 8 pm . . . $25.00 |
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May 24 Mischa's Spring & Summer Earrings These earrings are made using nylon cord, jump rings and fringe beads. Mischa will teach you how to make the knots that cover the large jump rings and how to add the fringe beads as you go. So beautiful and an interesting project to learn! So unique and so much fun to make! Beginner Class, Thursday, May 24, 6 — 8 pm. . . $25.00 |
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May 26 Wire Working with Darren! Let Darren teach you how to make perfect figure 8's using heavy gauge wire to make the chain and then make the pendants to hang on your chain too! Lovely color choices for beads to use in your design and wire too! Beginner Class, Saturday, May 26, 11 am — 1:00 pm . . . $25.00 |
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May 26 Polymer Clay with Tyrone! All New Technique! Tyrone will be teaching an all new technique this month that looks just like a slice of agate! Come see the sample and you will want to learn how to make this piece for yourself! It is translucent too!!! So beautiful and so much lighter than an actural stone! Intermediate Class, Saturday, May 26, 2 — 4 pm . . . $25.00 |
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May 31 Decorative Earring Trees This is a really fun class! We haven't offered it in a few years, but this project makes a great gift idea and is always something needed for every home! Learn to coil metal tubing into a tree shape and then wrap wire around it with loops for hanging lots of pairs of earrings! Great Fun!!!! Beginner Class, Thursday, May 31, 6 — 8 pm . . . $25.00 |
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A deposit of ½ of the price of the class is to be paid before the day of the class, please.