Hello Everyone!!
I trust everyone had a wonderful holiday season. Now if rest of the winter
would just go by quickly. Sorry the class schedule is getting out late,
it is sometimes difficult to get things done in a timely manner without
Sarah here. The enameled copper jump ring line that we offer has been
keeping me pretty busy - cutting, cleaning, counting, packaging, and shipping.
I do enjoy working with all the pretty colors though.
Diane Hertzler will not be available to teach this quarter. Her husband
Bob has retired from teaching school and they are traveling quite a bit.
She is teaching in Tuscon this February which is a wonderful opportunity
for her. She will be back next quarter with some exciting designs to share
with us.
Sarah has been kept very busy at her husband’s floor covering business,
Beam’s Carpet. I know she misses seeing everyone and is looking
forward to teaching a few classes.
Just a reminder of our winter hours:
Tues., Wed., Thurs., 11-6
Fri. 11-5
Sat. 10-3
Closed Sun. & Mon.
We are involved with the 3/50 project. Please read below and support your local economy!!!
If the weather is nasty, please call the shop to make sure
we are open.
Stay warm, see you soon,
--Chris
CLASS SCHEDULE ~ ~ February, March, April 2010
Please read the CLASS POLICY information at the bottom of the sign up sheet. You can register for a class via phone, fax, or in person. For beginning classes you can use our tools if you do not have your own. For intermediate/ advanced classes, you must bring your own tools.
* Beginner
** Intermediate
DOUBLE VIKING KNIT BRACELET *
This is a two part class. The regular Viking knit class has been so successful that we decided to spice it up a little. This class is great for the beginner or for the person that wants to take Viking Knit one step further. In this class you will learn the basics of the Double Viking Knit and watch it transform from a boring, not so attractive tube to an oxidized piece of finished jewelry that looks like it came from the pages of an expensive catalogue. It is truly fascinating to do. We will be incorporating beads and a little wire work into this one.
Instructor: Sarah
Class Fee:$40 + Kit $30 (wire & ends) + beads to be picked out before day of classSat., March 6 • 11-12 pm • Part 1
Sat., March 20 • 11 - 12:30 pm • Part 2
ORBITAL CHAIN MAILLE *
This beginning skill level bracelet is a great introduction to chain maille. The weave is easy to catch on to and because the rings are large it doesn’t take very long to finish.
Please bring your own tools for this class. You will need two pair of chain nose pliers preferably one is bent chain nose
Instructor: Chris
Class Fee:$30 + Kit ($35 for 7” --- $40 for 8”) + claspSat., March 27 • 10-12pm
PMC - SILVER or BRONZE CLAY *
You choose your type of clay.
Silver or bronze - you choose. In this class, you will learn the basics of rolling, shaping, texturing and setting stones. You may make a pendant, earrings or charms… be creative with your finished project. Due to the firing time of bronze clay (about 8 hours start to finish), you will not be able to take your piece home with you; it will need to be picked up after it is fired. Silver clay will be finished the day of class. You will be responsible for bringing your own tools. A materials list will be provided and you must let us know at least two weeks prior to class what materials/tools you need so they can be ordered for you. It is strongly recommended that silver and bronze tools not be combined. At the very least your tools need to be thoroughly cleaned in between uses.
Instructor: Sarah
Class Fee:Silver Class Fee: $85 + tools (must be ordered at least 2 weeks in advance of class)
Bronze Class Fee: $65 + tools (must be ordered at least 2 weeks in advance of class)Sat., April 3 • 10 - 2pm
RIGHT ANGLE WEAVE BRACELET*
Learn right angle stitch using Swarovski crystals and seed beads. This is a very easy stitch to learn and, if you’re ambitious, you could make several in an evening.
Instructor: Sarah
Class Fee: $25 + material to be picked out before day of classSat., Feb. 27 • 10:30 - 12pm
STRINGING 101*
Learn the basics from start to finish. We will begin with a brief tour of the shop so you become familiar with different kinds of beads and some of the terminology used in beading. We will discuss tools and different stringing material. You will not only learn how to finish jewelry using crimps, but also how to finish other stringing material such as leather or silk cord.
Instructors: Chris
Class Fee:$30 + materials to be picked out before day of class.Sat., March 13 • 10-12 pm
VARIGATED CABLE BRACELET*
This bracelet works up quickly so it would be great for a quick gift. Change the look just by changing the type, size and color of beads.
Instructors: Chris
Class Fee:$30 + materials to be picked out before day of class.Sat., Feb. 20 • 10 - 12pm
WORKING WITH WIRE I *
We’ve revamped our beginning wire class. We thought it would be nice for you to leave with an actual piece of jewelry, so we’ve put together a kit for you. You will learn all the skills you need to complete a charm bracelet using beads, head pins, jump rings, seed beads, charms, and crystals. If you do not complete the bracelet in the time allotted, you will be able to complete it at home. Tools provided.
Instructors: Chris
Class Fee:$30 + Kit $50 - all parts includedSat., March 13 • 12:30 - 2:30pm
