We have recently welcomed our newest addition to the family, Ajianna Pearlz aka Aja (Asia) born January 30th 2011 who is now 6 months old. Kiaralanna is the proudest, most loving and helpful big sister along with proud daddy Steven. Aja is in the store helping me teach whenever she isn't at home sleeping and growing :) The newest update is little miss Aja trying to crawl, she is still at the stage of rocking back and forth on her knees, but soon-real soon, she will be on the go...SO WATCH OUT!
On Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:00am, we offer instruction to beginners. We work with you individually to make sure you truly understand what you are learning.
NEW Beginning Class--the Wrapped Bracelet-taught by Gloria-$15.00 for instruction, materials seperate.
NEW BEGINNING CLASS--WIRE COILING-online now, $15.00 plus materials and coiler.
Class 1-Make a simple bracelet or necklace $15.00 for instruction, materials seperate.
Learn crimping.
Stringing
Basic design
Bead wire-the different types, weights and uses.
Basic tools and what they do.
Findings for necklaces and bracelet.
Class 2-Make a pair of earrings $15.00 for instruction; materials seperate
Learn to make loops and both simple and wrapped
To open and close jump rings
Findings for earrings
Tools you need and how to use them
Wire weights and uses.
CLASS 3- MAKE A MULTI-STRAND NECKLACE-THE
VARIOUS WAYS $15.00 for instruction, materials seperate.
Learn to attach several strands to a wire and slide thru a
cone
To attach several strands to a multi-strand clasp
to use leather crimp ends and bead tips
To use strand connectors
Findings available for multi-strand pieces.
Class 4-Knotting-Tin Cup Style or regular-$15.00 for instruction, materials seperate.
Learn to tie and place the knot with tweezers
The different types of string you can use
Findings for different projects.
How it all works:
We do not yet require prepayment with registration for a class. If the no-show rate rises, this is subject to change.
We do not cancel classes due to a low turnout-minimum class size is 1.
Mature youngsters who can interact well with adults and want to learn are welcomed.
Please come early to do your shopping; classes start on time.
When you sign up for a class, you will have a material list available. You are welcome to bring any or all of your materials as long as they meet the requirements of the project. Anything you do not have, you are of course welcome to purchase.
We supply bead mats, optivisors, ott lites, notepads and pens, and mirrors on the table for your use.
A pouch of tools is given to you to use for the class but we ask that you not use any of yours, if which you may have brought along. This avoids unintended mix-ups.
Most of the Project classes are intended to last about 2 hours-in some that will be enough time to finish the project, in others you will finish at home. You may pop in at your convenience to get assistance on the project should you get stuck after leaving class.
Some of the classes are available with a materials list or as kits. These are in set colors; we do not customized kits.
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THE COMPLETE WRITTEN BEAD INSTRUCTIONS FOR ANY AND ALL CLASS PROJECTS ARE$5.00 EACH IF PURCHASED SEPARATELY WITHOUT THE CLASS. WE CAN e-MAIL OR SURFACE MAIL DIRECTIONS.