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August - September 2017

Duet Earrings \ $25Sunday, August 6 (10am-12pm)Duet earrings are an exercise in simplicity and elegance. In this class, students will learn how to form wire, properlyuse an electric reamer to enlarge bead holes, and setstones or pearls. Bonus instruction will include making ear wires. Previous wire working experience is helpfulbut not required. Materials list.

by Kat Clark

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Bangle Trio \ $35Sunday, August 6 (1-4pm)These oval bangles are a lovely trio of wire working. Intermediate students will learn or fine tune their formingskills through the use of two different shaped bracelet mandrels and a bench block. A pretty pearl or bead embellishment plays off the simple elegance of this piece. Previous wire working experience is required.Materials list.

by Kat Clark

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Cold Repoussé \ $65Saturday, August 12 (10am-5pm)Standard chasing and repoussé is an old world techniquethat requires heat and a pitch pot. Instead, learn to “cold”work metal to create a beautiful relief on sheet metal with-out the use of heat or pitch. Special patinas can further enhance the level of detail on each piece and will be included in this workshop. Previous metal working experience is required. Materials list.

by Kat Clark

Scroll Link Bracelet \ $35Sunday, August 13 (1-4pm)Showcase your favorite beads on ornate scroll shaped wirelink connectors that will also serve as a clasp to make thisbracelet virtually seamless. The simplicity and elegance ofthe wire work allows your beads to be highlighted. Classalso covers coiling and cutting precise sized jump rings.Basic wire working experience is helpful but not required. Materials list.

by Wendy Remmers

Intro to Chainmaille \ $35Wednesday, August 16 (6-9pm)Introduce yourself to the world of chainmaille in this com-prehensive workshop. We’ll discuss the importance of preci-sion sized jump rings, how to prepare and work with jumprings, type of pliers to use, and how to weave this simpleyet impressive Rope Chain. From here you will have the skillsto advance to more complex chainmaille weaves and beyond.All skill levels welcome. Required jump ring kits avail-able in SS, SF, brass, copper, bronze. Materials list.by Wendy Remmers

Aurora \ $25Thursday, August 17 (6-8pm)This class will essentially teach you how to create beadedcomponents that are typically seen in metal. Students willmake “beaded” bead caps, accent beads, and spacerbeads and string them onto leather with complimentarylarge-hole beads for a very stylish and bohemian piece of jewelry. Herringbone/Ndebele stitch experience is required. Materials list.

by Jennifer Soltero

Knotting Basics \ $25Sunday, August 13 (10am-12pm)There’s no comparison to an elegantly and professionallyknotted necklace or bracelet. Knots protect and secureyour most treasured pearls or beads, and enables yourpiece to drape so naturally. Learn how to choose and work with silk threads and finish with clamshell beadtips.All skill levels welcome. Materials list.

by Andrea Morris

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Workshop sign-up startsFriday, July 21 (10am)

Tsunami Ring \ $25Saturday, August 19 (10am-12pm)Tsunami Rings is a fluid expression of metal and stone.Fabrication techniques of cutting, shaping, texturing, andmetal finishing combines with a tension setting to create a stunning, adjustable ring. Students should be able tocomplete two rings in class. Previous sheet metal experience is required. Materials list.

by Kat Clark

Cleopatra’s Asp \ $35Saturday, August 5 (10am-1pm) Slinky and reptilian, this bracelet is surely an eye catcher.During the class you will learn the stitch that creates thereptilian look and how to graduate it up and down, addingthe end caps and wrapping the clasp loops. Students will be shown a variation that includes a focal bead to add a bitof drama to this bracelet. All skill levels welcome. Materials list.

by Sheilah Cleary

Wishbone Cable Bracelet \ $35Saturday, August 5 (2-5pm)Because I love to knit, I have always been interested in developing stitches that create a similar look using beads.After much trial and error, I have finally come up with a bead pattern that may well be mistaken for knitted Wishbone Cable. This class will cover four unique ways to twist the beads that then result in four unique, eye-catching effects. Herringbone/Ndebele stitch experience is very helpful. Materials list.by Sheilah Cleary

Symmetry Pendant Necklace \ $35Sunday, September 3 (1-4pm)Symmetry Pendant is a study in proportion, balance, andtonality. Intermediate students can expand their rivetingskills by learning how to make blind set rivets. A combina-tion satin/mirror finish enhances the tonal differences. A chain or leather necklace adds another dimension of texture to this piece. Previous riveting experience is required. Materials list.

by Kat Clark

Teardrop Chandelier Earrings \ $35Sunday, August 27 (10am-1pm)Graceful teardrop shapes are the basis for these prettychandelier earrings. Gemstones, glass, pearls, or crystaldrops will enhance these earrings beautifully. Wire coiling,mandrel use, and wire wrapping using a Wolf Groovy Looping plier are the main techniques. Includes bonus instructions on making ear wires. Previous wire working experience will be helpful in finishing the pair of earrings in class. Materials list.by Kat Clark

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Ooh La La \ $25Saturday, September 2 (10am-12pm) If you have never done beadwork before and your skill has only involved stringing, this is the project for you. Withno prior experience, you’ll be able to make this charmingbracelet. You’ll learn how to make the main Ooh La Labeaded bead plus the bracelet finishing. Make two moreand you’ll have a wonderful pair of matching earrings! All skill levels welcome. Materials list.

by Sheilah Cleary

Dragonback Chain \ $35Wednesday, September 6 (6-9pm) Although similar in name, the Dragonback is quite differentin appearance to the Dragonscale. You may choose to makeit traditionally with a bit of a dimension in the weave, or as an accidental finding of a flatter version. It’s simple to construct and works nicely as a two-tone or a singletone bracelet. Basic chainmaille experience is required.Required jump ring kits available in SS, SF, copper,brass, bronze, and two-tone options. Materials list.by Wendy Remmers

Mala Style Necklace \ $35Saturday, August 26 (10am-1pm)Long “mala” necklaces or ones resembling them are quitethe rage today. Learn to knot a classic 108 bead mala, ora fashionable mala-style necklace that is loosely based onthe design. Students will also learn how to make a quickand easy tassel and choose to make their necklace continuous or incorporating a clasp closure. Previousknotting experience is required. Materials list.

by Wendy Remmers

Stacked & Wrapped Ring \ $25Sunday, September 10 (10am-12pm)Stacked rings are all the rage, but are generally a “hot”metal technique. Learn to make this cool bi-metal, nestedand stacked ring using a “cold” technique. The rings can be made to be worn solo. Patina and metal finishing instructions included. All skill levels welcome. Materials list.

by Kat Clark

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Flat Even Count Peyote fs \ $25Sunday, August 20 (10am-1pm) Join us as we learn one of the most basic off-loom beadweaving technique. The peyote stitch has been seen in Native American beadwork as well as Ancient Egyptian artifacts. It can be woven in an even count or odd count of beads per row, although this class will be focused on the more popular even count. This design features achevron pattern that’ll help you understand how to read apatterned graph. All skill levels welcome. Materials list.by Wendy Remmers

Vertebrae Bracelet or Ring \ $25Thursday, August 31 (6-8pm) Choose to create a bracelet or ring, or perhaps both, using this sinuous chain design. It looks beautiful in one or two tone and will be much easier to execute initially as a bracelet. The small jump rings used for the finger ringmakes it just a tad more difficult to see and handle. Basicchainmaille experience is required. Required jump ringkits available in SS, SF, copper, brass, bronze or two-tone combinations. Materials list.by Wendy Remmers

UFOs with Wendy \ $25Sunday, August 20 (2-5pm)Here’s your chance to tackle those UFOs: UnFinished Objects. Wendy will be at the helm of this catch-up classand will gladly help you get back on track or motivate youto finish that project from way back. Bring any “Wendy”project or “foundation series” project and get them done! If you have a project taught by another BBW instructor orfrom a BBW kit, Wendy will do her best to assist you too.Only Wendy and any BBW projects will qualify.by Wendy Remmers

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Metallic Ripples \ $35Saturday, August 26 (2-5pm)Layers of Delica® beads are ladder stitched together creating an organic rippling effect resulting in a braceletwith more texture and play of light. Students will also have an opportunity to do a little bit of wire wrapping with two wire wrapped drops that anchor the bracelet.Basic bead weaving experience is helpful but not required. Materials list.

by Jennifer Soltero

Multi Station Necklace \ $25Wednesday, August 23 (6-8pm)Design beaded stations along a snake chain length, crimpthem into place and you’ll quickly have yourself a classicand fashionable necklace. Students will learn an easy wayto keep their beaded stations equally spaced and secure.So scoop up all those orphan beads hanging around yourbead box and combine them with some accent beads andspacers to make a one-, two-, or three-strand necklace.All skill levels welcome. Materials list.by Wendy Remmers

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Lacy CRAW Bracelet \ $45Saturday, September 2 (1-5pm) This design is the easiest cubic right angle weave (CRAW)ever! By using two different colors, styles, and sizes for the basic bracelet, it will be surprisingly easy for you to see how the stitch works. Also, I’ll be teaching you an easy CRAW start and a very cool embellishment. This will be a fun lesson that you’re just going to love. So let’sget together and play at CRAW! Right angle weave experience is very helpful. Materials list.by Sheilah Cleary

Cosmos Ring \ $35Saturday, September 30 (10am-1pm)Cosmos Ring is an opportunity for intermediate students to incorporate basic fabrication, wire, and cold connectionskills into a pretty gemstone ring. Emphasis will be onnotching, stamping, and finishing techniques. A flat gemstone bead works well for this ring. Previous metalworking experience is required. Materials list.

by Kat Clark

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Victoriana Chandeliers \ $35Sunday, September 10 (1-4pm)Victoriana Chandeliers earrings is a nod to The Gilded Age.Students will learn to use Gilder’s Paste for patina andadapt a pre-made metal filigree component for the findingin these earrings. Pretty pearls or gemstones kick it up anotch, but these can also be made with glass or seed beadsfor a casual look. Bonus instruction will include making earwires. Previous metal and wire working experience is helpful. Materials list.by Kat Clark

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UFOs with Jennifer \ $25Sunday, September 17 (2-5pm)UFOs: UnFinished Objects, aka “projects,” that you’re itching to get done. Here’s your opportunity to get yourJennifer projects completed in this 3-hour class, where she will help you get back on track or refresh you on atechnique. Bring any “Jennifer” project and get them done!Only Jennifer projects will qualify for this UFO class.Must bring all materials and written instructions to class.by Jennifer Soltero

Baroque Flowers \ $25Thursday, September 21 (6-8pm)The Baroque era is a period of artistic expression that exuded tension, drama, and grandeur. This Baroque Flowerbracelet sits the grandeur aside but uses repetitive and exaggerated petal flourishes, along with a touch of sparkle. Students can choose to make a bracelet, choker, or both. All skill levels welcome. Materials List.

by Jennifer Soltero

Victorian Elegance \ $45Sunday, October 1 (1-5pm)Classic Victorian jewelry typically incorporates ornatemetal filigree components studded with gems and pearls.This bracelet is meant to simulate that style with the addition of bead embroidery and traditional bead weaving.It also incorporates a glass lens that magnifies a photo of your choice and will be the focal of this bracelet. Previous bead weaving experience is required. Materials List.by Jennifer Soltero

Mosaic Tiles \ $35Sunday, September 17 (10am-1pm)Time for more loom weave therapy? Grab your loom andjoin us as we weave this colorful and hip “mosaic” inspiredbracelet. You will be the “designer” in this class and canchoose to either create your bracelet in the like of the original, or adjust the design to fit your personal style. This is a great project for both experienced and beginningloom weavers. Previous bead looming experience ishelpful but not required. Materials List.by Jennifer Soltero

Russian Spiral fs \ $25Wednesday, September 20 (6-9pm)Essentially a tubular netting stitch, the Russian Spiral usesat least two bead sizes that are arranged in a particularsequence to create a soft spiralling rope. Its netted tubularnature produces a rope that is flexible and a little springy,which makes for a perfect bracelet or necklace. It works upquicker than you may think and is a great stitch for a truebeginner. All skill levels welcome. Materials list.

by Wendy Remmers

Single & Double Ridgeback Chain \ $25Saturday, September 23 (10am-12pm)Here’s another snake inspired chainmaille pattern that maylook challenging but is deceptively simple once you get thehang of it. Available in either a single or double ridge downthe center of this stunning chain pattern. Beginners shouldchoose a two-tone kit to start with . Basic chainmailleexperience is required. Required jump ring kits avail-able in SS, SF, copper, brass, bronze and two-tonecombinations. Materials list.by Wendy Remmers

Endless Loom Stretchy \ $35Sunday, September 24 (2-5pm)The circular or continuous feature of the Endless Loommakes it a perfect tool to create stretchy bracelets. Learnhow to dress your loom and pick up tips and techniques to make working with stretch cords a little easier. Braceletis partially based on a design by Deb Moffett-Hall, with permission for BBW to teach. Basic bead weaving experience is helpful but not required. Materials list.

by Wendy Remmers

Bullseye Bracelet & Earrings \ $25Sunday, October 1 (10am-12pm)This bullseye motif chain is a perfect intermediate weavethat will test your skills in tight spaces. The foundation of the pattern is quite simple, but when it comes to addingthe center rings you’ll learn tips and tricks to holding andinserting rings with ease. Basic chainmaille experienceis required. Required jump ring kits available in SS,SF, brass, copper, bronze, and multi-tone combina-tions. Materials list.by Wendy Remmers

Triple Helm Bracelet \ $35Sunday, September 24 (10am-1pm)Bold and beautiful, this triple helm band bracelet will makequite a statement. Although the intent is to make it broad,you are welcome to make a single or double helm instead.You’ll get to choose from one-tone or two-tone kits thatare offered in combinations of sterling or silver filled withcopper, brass, or bronze. Basic chainmaille experienceis helpful but not required. A custom cut rings kit mustbe purchased at workshop. Materials list.by Wendy Remmers

Cha Cha Cha \ $35Saturday, September 23 (1-4pm)Reminiscent in sound to a belly dancer’s coins, this chacha bracelet will be just as fun to wear as it is to create!Stitch this colorful Russian spiral bracelet, accented withcoin charms and beaded drops.Wire wrap together for aroll-on bracelet and it’s ready to jingle with your everymove. Basic bead weaving experience is required. Wire linking experience is helpful. Materials list.

by Jennifer Soltero

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Symmetry Pendant Nk 1-4p Labor Day!closed Make ‘n’ Takes Make ‘n’ Takes

Dragonback Chain 6-9p

Stacked/Wrapped Ring 10a-12pVictoriana Chandeliers 1-4p WS Registration &

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Mosaic Tiles 10a-1pUFOs with Jennifer 2-5p

Baroque Flowers 6-8pMake ‘n’ Takes

Single/Dbl Ridgeback 10a-12pCha Cha Cha 1-4p

Russian Spiral fs 6-9p

Triple Helm Bracelet 10a-1pEndless Loom Stretch 2-5p

Cosmos Ring 10a-1p

Bullseye Brac/Earrings 10a-12pVictorian Elegance 1-5p

Ooh La La 10a-12pLacy CRAW Bracelet 1-5p

workshop policy:• Register for workshops in person or by phone. Full payment is required at time of registration by cash, debit, or credit card.• Materials and tools are not included with workshop fee unless specifically noted. Please inquire about tool rental options.• Please purchase all supplies prior to workshop date. We offer a 10% discount on listed supplies. Some restrictions do apply. See store for details.• Workshops are designed for students 15 years and older. Some exceptions may apply. Please inquire about specific workshop.• Please be prompt to class. We kindly ask that you do not bring guests to workshops.• Workshops are non-refundable unless we must cancel a workshop. You may cancel or transfer a workshop with 72 hour* notice prior to start of workshop. A $5 cancellation/transfer fee applies. Balance will be issued as store credit only. *Guest instructors require 30 day cancellation/transfer notice.• Cancellations and transfers made with less than required notice will forfeit entire fee. You may send a qualified substitute or receive workshop handout.• If we must cancel a workshop, a full refund by check or store credit will be issued.

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Duet Earrings 10a-12pBangle Trio 1-4p

Cold Repoussé 10a-5p

Knotting Basics 10a-12pScroll Link Bracelet 1-4p

Aurora 6-8p Tsunami Ring 10a-12pIntro to Chainmaille 6-9p

Flat Even Peyote fs 10a-1pUFOs with Wendy 2-5p

Mala Style Necklace 10a-1pMetallic Ripples 2-5p

Multi Station Necklace 6-8p

Teardrop Chandeliers 10a-1p Vertebrae Bracelet or Ring 6-8p

Cleopatra’s Asp 10a-1pWishbone Cable Bracelet 2-5p