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Beginning Right Angle Weave Instructor: Leslie Ciechanowski $45

In this introduction to flat right angle weave, we will practice turning and changing rows whileworking on a right angle weave square. The structural nature of this weave allows for lots ofpossibilities for necklaces, bracelets and pendants. Being one of the most popular stitches, thisis the ideal class to start you on the road to bead weaving.

Level: Beginning Prerequisite: None

Session 1: Saturday, September 19 11am-5pmSession 2: Sunday, December 13 11am-5pm

Beginning Pearl Knotting Instructor: Melissa Gillette $25

Learn to knot beautiful necklaces reminiscent of your mother’s pearl necklace. Then add amodern twist to this classic design to create a piece uniquely your own. This class will take youthrough the design and construction of a knotted bracelet using silk cord, freshwater pearls andsemi-precious stones.


Session 1: Wed., Sept. 23 6pm-9pm Session 3: Thurs., Dec. 10 6pm-9pmSession 2: Wed., Oct. 28 6pm-9pm

Beginning Loom Instructor: Melissa Gillette $45

Learn the basics of beading with a loom. We’ll learn how to set up various looms, how to graphout a simple pattern, how to weave on the loom and then what can be done with the piece afterremoving it from the loom. We’ll also discuss some of the different looms available on the marketand the differences between them.


Session 1: Saturday, October 17 11am-5pm

Beginning Flat Peyote Instructor: Leslie Ciechanowski $45

Master the basic techniques of flat peyote using Japanese size 11° Delica beads. Learn to graphyour own designs and how to follow the graph while working on a peyote cuff. Color mixing andclosures will also be covered.


Session 1: Sunday, September 27 11am-5pm

Beginning Herringbone Stitch Instructor: Melissa Gillette $45

Learn the basics of the herringbone stitch to make a great flat bracelet. Then learn how to turn itinto a round tube for an attractive bracelet or necklace. Use various sizes of seed beads andbugles for a unique and different look. Herringbone stitch is also known as Ndebele stitch, namedfor the South African tribe that originated it.



C L A S S E SRegister for a class while in the store or over the phone with a credit card.Payment must be received in order to guarantee a space in any class. Fees do not include all materials.You will receive a full supply list in the mail with a receipt for the class and receive 10% off most supplies the day of the class.Each session listed is a separate class. Please choose the session that works for your schedule.Sign up for two or more classes and receive a 10% discount on both classes. This excludes guest instructors.Cancellation Policy: Five days notice is required for a refund or to reschedule unless your spot can be filled from the waiting list.

Beginning Beaded Jewelry Instructor: Glorianne Ljubich $25

This is an ideal class for the beginning beader. You’ll learn about various findings and beads formaking your own jewelry and the different tools used for beading. Learn how to make earrings,necklaces and bracelets using wire and Soft Flex beading wire.


Session 1: Wed., Sept. 9 6pm-9pm Session 4: Thurs., Nov. 12 6pm-9pmSession 2: Thurs., Oct. 1 6pm-9pm Session 5: Sun., Nov. 22 10am-1pmSession 3: Wed., Oct. 14 6pm-9pm Session 6: Thurs., Dec. 10 6pm-9pm

C L A S S E SSpiral Rope Instructor: Tina Koyama $45

Spiral rope is an elegant, easy-to-learn stitch that can be embellished as little or as much as youlike. In this class, we’ll make a bracelet combining seed beads with your choice of crystals, firepolished beads, pearls or a mix of accent beads. Create your own variations with differentpatterns of beads. Spiral rope is an ideal introduction to seed bead weaving. Most students willfinish the bracelet in class.


Session 1: Saturday, September 12 11am-5pm

Beaded Appliqué Instructor: Leslie Ciechanowski $45

This age-old technique holds infinite possibilities for using beads to embellish fabric. We’ll coverthe basic beaded appliqué stitch and use it to make a beaded button. We’ll also discuss how thebasic technique can be used with different fabrics, textures and stitches.



Crystal Bling Instructor: Melissa Gillette $45

The light will seem to dance around your wrist when you wear your bracelet home. Comprisedmainly of Swarovski crystals and a few seed beads, this stunning bracelet is made from a nettingtechnique. Learn how to add a clasp, or make it into a bangle. Anyone can finish this bracelet inan afternoon, or if you’re feeling ambitious, make it longer for a fabulous necklace.


Session 1: Saturday, November 14 11am-5pm

Ornamental Instructor: Melissa Gillette $45

Learn how to create a fun, festive & versatile beaded ornament. Using seed beads and yourchoice of focal beads, we’ll weave an intricate looking yet easy pattern around a holiday ornament.Decorate your home for the holidays or make a pleasant, personal and well-received giftalternative to fruit cake.


Session 1: Sunday, October 25 11am-5pm Session 2: Sunday, November 22 11am-5pm

Hip to Bead Square Instructor: Allison Parrott $25

Create, embellish and enjoy! Create these quick and beautiful cube beads using right angleweave. Learn how to embellish them with seed beads and how to transform them into charms orcomponents. Enjoy experimenting with different sizes, shapes and colors of beads. Warning:these are highly addictive!


Session 1: Thursday, October 29 6pm-9pm

Simply Chic Cuff Instructor: Karen Lynch $25

Want a simple bracelet to grace any outfit from jeans to a formal gown? In this class you’ll learnto make it using a simple square stitch technique. The design uses color and texture to create apiece that’s contemporary yet absolutely elegant. Besides the basic technique, we’ll talk abouthow to use bead colors and finishes for a casual, workday, or dressy feel; how to use grapheddesigns; and how to embellish and finish your bracelet.

Level: Beginning Prerequisite: None.

Session 1: Sunday, November 8 2pm-5pm

Zig-Zag Bracelet Instructor: Tina Koyama $25

Making the elegant Zig-Zag Bracelet is a fun way to learn square stitch basics as well as increas-ing and decreasing at the ends of rows. The pattern calls for a mix of large Delica beads, whichare great to use when learning a new stitch because they line up precisely and are easy to use.


Session 1: Saturday, November 21 2pm-5pm

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Simple Bling* Instructor: Pamm Horbit $25

Bring your imagination, some left over Delicas and create a very tailored ring that can be wornwhen you leave class! Low in profile and very high in comfort, it may become that piece of bead-ing that you just never remove.

Level: Intermediate Prerequisite: Knowledge of flat peyote stitch helpful.

Session 1: Saturday, September 26 10am-1pm

Sculptural Netted Cuff* Instructor: Tina Koyama $45

Using seed beads in a variety of sizes and shapes, you'll create an organic cuff with a rich textureand sculptural shape. Use your choice of pearls, crystals or other small beads to embellish thebracelet. This easy, versatile beadweaving stitch works up quickly and can be applied in a varietyof ways to other jewelry designs.

Level: Intermediate Prerequisite: Knowledge of at least one bead weaving stitch.


Courtesan Cuff* Instructor: Glorianne Ljubich $45Imagine yourself in eighteenth century France wowing the royals with your lacey netted cuff.Create this saucy piece using both vertical and horizontal netting stitch and seed beads, crystalbicones and your choice of either buttons, drops or whatever tickles your fancy for embellishment.Weave this cuff in a day and wear it out on the town that night.


Session 1: Sunday, November 29 11am-5pm

Holiday Stars* Instructor: Pamm Horbit $45

Just in time for the holidays! Make these stars shiny and sparkly or sophisticated. The perfect dec-oration hanging in the window, decorating the tree or even wearing as a pendant. Make them ina variety of sizes for that perfect decoration.

Level: Intermediate Prerequisite: Knowledge of flat peyote stitch.


Beautiful Bailed Bauble* Instructor: Glorianne Ljubich $25

Create a dazzling necklace using an array of crystals, pearls and seed beads of different sizes andcolors. Weave a stunning 3-dimensional bail around a crystal cosmic ring and suspend it from adelicate beaded chain. You will be amazed how quickly this intricate-looking piece comestogether!



Renaissance Bracelet* Instructor: Glorianne Ljubich $45

Using seed beads of different colors and sizes, create a 3-dimensional peyote braceletreminiscent of medieval times. Learn 2 versions of this unique piece, finished with a delicatematching toggle. We will also discuss color considerations.


Session 1: Sunday, October 4 11am-5pm

Great Grandmother’s Ring* Instructor: Pamm Horbit $45

In Great Grandmother's day life was simple and jewelry was beautiful and meaningful. Using tubebeads, seed beads and a few Swarovski crystals, you will learn how to re-create GreatGrandmother's ring. Simple, yet elegant, this ring is perfect for any occasion as well as being agreat conversation starter!



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Florentine Necklace* Instructor: Glorianne Ljubich $45

Create a timeless new "period" piece for your wardrobe. Blend a rich palette of pearls, crystalsand a variety of seed beads and then weave them together using flat herringbone stitch as a base.Wear this beautiful, naturally contouring piece to compliment any outfit, from casual to elegant.

Level: Intermediate Prerequisite: Knowledge of flat herringbone stitch.


Cassiopeia’s Bracelet* Instructor: Tina Koyama $25

Shaped like a slinky S-curve, Cassiopeia's Bracelet is an unexpected mix of bugle beads andDelica beads in two sizes. A constellation of Swarovski crystals leads a winding, twinkling patharound your wrist. Right angle weave creates the unique shape of this comfortable, lightweightbracelet.

Level: Intermediate Prerequisite: Knowledge of right angle weave stitch.


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Trefoil Pendant* Instructor: Tina Koyama $45

Elegant in its simplicity, yet radiant as starlight, the Trefoil Pendant is a trio of brilliant

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Hugs & Kisses* Instructor: Melissa Gillette $45

Use these hug and kiss components to make an extravagant bracelet or use your imagination andmake some earrings, a pendant or even an amazing bling bling necklace! You’ll learn how 3-D rightangle weave creates solid structures that you can link together or use as focal pieces.



Dazzling Cuff* Instructor: Melissa Gillette $45

We use nothing but crystals to create this dramatic cuff. Learn the hexagonal stitch, a six-sidedstitch which creates a beautiful flower-like, honeycomb appearance that is really quite "dazzling".Finish it off with a hand-woven toggle that compliments without distracting from the design.



Victoria’s Pendant* Instructor: Karen Lynch $45

Delicate peyote-stitched flowers and leaves on a sparkling right angle weave oval base create apendant with an antique, Victorian fell. Finish with a chain, strung beads, a beadwoven rope or apinback bail for super versatility.

Level: Intermediate Prerequisite: Knowledge of peyote and right angle weave.


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Open Studio Instructor: Staff $10

Open Studio is a great opportunity to bead with your friends, share ideas and have fun. Bring abeading project to work on and a Fusion Beads staff member will be available to help you. Useour classroom and our tools, relax and shop at your leisure! Please no torch or kiln work.Instructions for existing classes will not be provided. Bring refreshments if you wish.

Level: None Prerequisite: None

Session 1: Mon., Sept. 21 6pm-9pm Session 3: Thurs., Nov. 19 6pm-9pmSession 2: Tues., Oct. 6 6pm-9pm Session 4: Mon., Dec. 7 6pm-9pm

Picture Perfect Pendant Instructor: Samantha Slater $25

Create gorgeous, one-of-a-kind pendants and charms for your jewelry or for unique personalizedgifts! Learn to permanently embed photographs, origami paper and other embellishments orkeepsakes of your choice in a picture frame using Amazing Glaze or Diamond Glaze.


Session 1: Sat., Sept. 26 10am-1pm Session 3: Tues., Dec. 1 6pm-9pmSession 2: Tues., Oct. 20 6pm-9pm

Basic Soldering Instructor: Samantha Slater $25 + $10 kit fee

Now you can use basic soldering techniques to make fabulous pendants for your handmadejewelry! Learn how to encase an image between two pieces of glass and use solder to hold themtogether. Than add a jump ring to make it into a wearable pendant. The required kit fee includestwo glass pieces, lead-free solder, flux and foil. All you need to bring is an image that you want tocapture and your own sense of creative style!


Session 1: Tues., Sept. 15 6pm-9pm Session 5: Sat., Oct. 24 2pm-5pmSession 2: Wed., Sept. 30 6pm-9pm Session 6: Wed., Nov. 11 6pm-9pmSession 3: Wed., Oct. 7 6pm-9pm Session 7: Tues., Nov. 24 6pm-9pmSession 4: Sat., Oct. 24 10am-1pmSession 8: Tues., Dec. 15 6pm-9pm

Intro to Ice Resin Instructor: Samantha Slater $25 + 10 kit fee

Learn to work with Ice Resin, a non-toxic jeweler's grade resin that gives you endless possibilitiesfor your jewelry designs! Pour the resin into a bezel setting, silicone mold, or even use it overpaper. You can use tons of different images and materials in your Ice Resin that will be sure to getyour creativity running wild! You will be able to carefully take your piece with you after class orcome back the next day to pick it up.

Level: Beginning Prerequisite: None.

Session 1: Wed., Sept. 9 6pm-9pm Session 4: Wed., Nov. 4 6pm-9pmSession 2: Sat., Sept. 26 2pm-5pm Session 5: Wed., Nov. 18 6pm-9pmSession 3: Tues., Oct. 13 6pm-9pm Session 6: Wed., Dec. 9 6pm-9pm

Basic Fusing Instructor: Allison Parrott $35

Learn the basics of making an open-link chain without soldering. Use fine silver and a butane torchto create necklaces, bracelets and earrings. You'll shape and pound rings to give your pieces anorganic look.


Session 1: Wed., Sept. 16 6pm-9:30pm Session 5: Sat., Nov. 7 10am-1:30pmSession 2: Thurs., Oct. 1 6pm-9:30pm Session 6: Thurs., Nov. 12 6pm-9:30pmSession 3: Thurs., Oct. 15 6pm-9:30pm Session 7: Wed., Dec. 2 6pm-9:30pmSession 4: Wed., Oct. 28 6pm-9:30pm Session 8: Sat., Dec. 12 10am-1:30pm

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Fused Elements* Instructor: Samantha Slater $25

Now that you have mastered the basics of fusing, let's get creative and make organic, fusedelements. Using two torches and fine silver, you'll learn to form unique and striking componentsand links for earrings, bracelets and necklaces. We'll also uncover the mysteries of oxidizing silverso that you can give your jewelry components an elegant, antique finish. Master the techniques,and then unleash your creativity - this class will give you time for both!

Level: Intermediate Prerequisite: Basic Fusing

Session 1: Wed., September 23 6pm-9pmSession 2: Tues., November 17 6pm-9pm

DeFenced Bracelet* Instructor: Zuzana Willis $45

In this class you will learn how to make double silver head pins from thicker gauge wire, how toconnect them together in a simple, yet stylish weaving technique and how to attach a tube claspto complete your bracelet. You will also learn about different types of silver, how to oxidize, workharden and polish your finished piece to best showcase the beauty of the metal; and you will getsome new ideas on what to do with all those scraps of silver you have laying around.

Level: Intermediate Prerequisite: Some torch experience a must.

Session 1: Saturday, September 19 11am-5pmSession 2: Saturday, November 28 11am-5pm

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Intermediate Wire - Findings* Instructor: Lindsay Burke $25 + $10 kit fee

Here’s the next step in wire working. Learn how to make your own clasps, decorative head pins,earrings and a bail for teardrop beads. These one-of-a-kind findings will make your jewelry unique.

Level: Intermediate Prerequisite: Beginning Wire Wrapping

Session 1: Tuesday, October 20 6pm-9pmSession 2: Tuesday, November 17 6pm-9pm

W I R E C L A S S E SRegister for a class while in the store or over the phone with a credit card.Payment must be received in order to guarantee a space in any class. Fees do not include all materials.You will receive a full supply list in the mail with a receipt for the class and receive 10% off most supplies the day of the class.Each session listed is a separate class. Please choose the session that works for your schedule.Sign up for two or more classes and receive a 10% discount on both classes. This excludes guest instructors.Cancellation Policy: Five days notice is required for a refund or to reschedule unless your spot can be filled from the waiting list.

Say It On Your Wrist Instructor: Lindsay Burke $25

Lisa Niven Kelly has given her permission for Fusion Beads to share with you her popular Say ItOn Your Wrist class. We will be making cuff bracelets of thick sterling silver wire, on which youare going to pound letters and designs. Spell out your favorite saying, words or perhaps thenames of your kids! Leave with a fun, personal piece for yourself or someone special.


Session 1: Saturday, September 12 2pm-5pm Session 2: Wednesday, December 9 6pm-9pm

Beginning Wire Wrapping Instructor: Lindsay Burke $25

Wire wrapping is one of the most popular techniques in jewelry making. Learn to master theperfect wire wrapped loop using wire and beads to create beautiful, contemporary earrings,bracelets and necklaces.Level: Beginning Prerequisite: None

Session 1: Tues., Sept. 15 6pm-9pm Session 5: Wed., Nov. 4 6pm-9pmSession 2: Wed., Sept. 30 6pm-9pm Session 6: Tues., Nov. 24 6pm-9pmSession 3: Wed., Oct. 14 6pm-9pm Session 7: Tues., Dec. 1 6pm-9pmSession 4: Thurs., Oct. 29 6pm-9pm Session 8: Tues., Dec. 15 6pm-9pm

Multi-Strand Woven Cuff Instructor: Holly Lendosky $25

Using inexpensive materials and a few tools you will be able to make this great cuff. We willdiscuss some tips about working with memory wire and learn the basics behind this elegantbracelet. From one color to twelve, the opportunities to play with seed bead shapes, sizes andcolors are unlimited. By the end of class, you will have a bracelet ready to wear or give as a greatholiday gift.


Session 1: Wednesday, October 7 6pm-9pm

Wire Wrapped Bird’s Nest Instructor: Mollie Fabric $25

Get creative with wire wrapping to make simple and sweet spring themed jewelry. Learn thetechnique to control chaos and create a tidy little birds nest of your own. Nests can be made intoall sorts of jewelry including rings, pendants, earrings, and brooches!


Session 1: Wed., November 11 6pm-9pm

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Secret Garden Bracelet* Instructor: Glorianne Ljubich $45

Woven into the twisted vines of this beautiful bracelet are sparkling treasures, revealed with theturn of your wrist. Have fun using beads of different shapes, colors and textures to create aone-of-a-kind secret garden. The technique can be used to make a choker, as well.



Dazzling Drops Pendant* Instructor: Holly Lendosky $25

With a handful of crystals and some skillful manipulation of wire you will craft this dazzlingnecklace. In class, we will go over wire wrapping in small spaces, completely enclosing a handshaped form in wire wrapping, and making a customized jump ring for an integrated connectionbetween the two pendant pieces. At the end of the class, you will have a great necklace readyto dazzle and delight.


Session 1: Tuesday, October 13 6pm-9pm

Covering a Component Instructor: Allison Hoffmann $25

Want to make something that’s sure to be a head turner? Learn how to wrap on the surface ortop of a component for earrings, a bracelet or a necklace - the possibilities are endless! It’s just intime to look fabulous for the holidays!


Session 1: Thurs., October 15 6pm-9pmSession 2: Wed., November 18 6pm-9pm

Arboretum Pin* Instructor: Glorianne Ljubich $45

Create a miniature arboretum you will be proud to wear as a pin or a pendant. Weave flowers andleaves from wire and an array of beautiful beads and surround them with lush "vegetation", whichyou weave onto a convenient mesh pin finding. Learn the techniques and let your creativity soar.


Session 1: Sunday, December 13 11am-5pm

Basic PMC Instructor: Virginia Causey $45

Learn the basic skills for working with Precious Metal Clay. Using a kiln, experience thewonderment of seeing the fired PMC become a solid piece of fine silver (.999). You will designcharms, pendants and sliders that can be incorporated into jewelry and make several earringelements. This class will give you the technical skills to continue your adventure in creatingjewelry with elements made of Precious Metal Clay. Approximate cost of materials needed: $85.



PMC Rings* Instructor: Virginia Causey $45

Build upon your basic Precious Metal Clay skills to create your own rings in this two-day class.Setting stones and using enamels and gold leaf will enhance the surface texture of the rings. OnSaturday you will learn basic and embellishment techniques, make your pieces and leave them forfiring. On Sunday, you will learn cleaning and finishing techniques and take home yourcompleted pieces. Approximate cost of materials needed: $85.

Level: Intermediate Prerequisite: Basic PMC

Session 1: Saturday, November 14 11am-3pm & Sunday, November 15 11am-1pm

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Bouquet of Blossoms* Instructor: Mollie Fabric $25

Learn how to make this gorgeous ring out of bright Czech glass flowers. The wide variety ofcolors and shapes available will leave you breathless. Join me and learn how to make a wirewrapped ring base and the secret to structuring a lovely little bouquet of your own. You will leavewith an eye-catching new ring!



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Byzantine Instructor: Nora Olsen $25

The most traditional and popular chainmaille weave, Byzantine lends itself to bracelets, necklacesand even earrings. Learn how to make this great fundamental chain, and get ideas for creatingmodern variations. Keep your bracelet sleek and simple, or dress it up with beads, crystals orcharms. Byzantine is the perfect weave to start you on the path to chainmaille enlightenment.Approximate cost of finished piece: $55.



Captured Crystals Instructor: Nora Olsen $25

Peanut butter and chocolate. Milk and cookies. Crystals and silver. Some things are made to gotogether. In this class you’ll create a sterling silver chainmaille bracelet filled with crystal, pearls orbeads. The best part? No hidden wires! The weave forms a hollow tube that captures the crystalsand holds them tightly. All you see is sparkle! Approximate cost of each piece when finished: $45.


Session 1: Sunday, September 20 10am-1pmSession 2: Sunday, November 1 2pm-5pm

Barrel Weave Instructor: Nora Olsen $25

More fun than a...oh, never mind. This is a newer weave that does it all - wear it as a bracelet,necklace or earrings. Barrel is simple enough for beginners while more advanced students cancreate the “Double Barrel”. For all of you sparkly people, this weave can be made even morefabulous with beads or crystals. Approximate cost of each piece when finished: $35 for a singlebarrel and $75 for a double barrel.



Aura Weave* Instructor: Nora Olsen $25

Now your aura come in silver! This lovely weave not only makes beautiful jewelry (with or withoutsparkly bits), it can also be used to create stunning components for your beaded jewelry. You’lllearn both the “traditional” and “inverted” Aura weaves. Choose your favorite and make a bracelet!Approximate cost of finished piece: $85.

Level: Intermediate Prerequisite: At least one chain class.

Session 1: Sunday, October 4 2pm-5pm

European 4-1 Chain Instructor: Nora Olsen $25

Traditionally used to make armor, the European 4-in-1 makes striking jewelry. Learn the basicweave as well as a number of patterns to create a variety of jewelry designs. This weave can alsobe dressed up with stones, beads or crystals. Approximate cost of finished piece: $55.


Session 1: Sunday, September 20 2pm-5pm

Celtic Floral Necklace* Instructor: Melissa Wayland $25

Learn how to create your own hand made flower links which can be assembled into a necklace,bracelet, or earrings. We will have fun creating our own chain out of jump rings, which are thenconnected to the flower links in a Celtic knot pattern. Go home with a beautiful finished necklacethat can be worn on all occasions.



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Desert Pearl Bracelet* Instructor: Dallas Lovett $50

Create these beautiful bracelet of pearls, silver and glass. In this 3 hour class you will learn wirework and seed bead weaving with fine gauge wire. Wear one by itself or make several and stackthem on your wrist.


Session 1: Thursday, October 8 6pm-9pm

Fusion Bracelet* Instructor: Dallas Lovett $85

Fusion Bracelet will grace your wrist with modern style and elegance, while Swarovski Crystalsand a touch of seed beads woven in unique silver hinged frames shimmer and dance upon theeyes.


Session 1: Friday, October 9 10am-5pm

Atlantis Pendant* Instructor: Dallas Lovett $50

This pendant is inspired by the mythical island of Atlantis with its silver coiling mists swirlingaround and embracing the beaded waves and weaving crystal ripples across the water.Techniques include weaving with crystals and seed beads, tubing and coiling with wire.


Session 1: Saturday, October 10 3pm-6pm

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G U E S T I N S T R U C T O RAs a native Phoenician, growing up in Arizona has held some distinct advantages to Dallas’ philosophy of design.His philosophy and approach to design generally and to wire work (wire wrapping and weaving) specifically,is to take this form to a higher professional standard he refers to as Jewelry Art.

Saturn Pendant* Instructor: Dallas Lovett $85

Make a bead and wire woven pendant. Weave size 11/0 seed beads on wire and wrap around alarge focal bead, wrapping up the piece with an elegant pearl spray. Techniques include chainmaking, wire tubing and clasp making.



Raindrop Earrings* Instructor: Dallas Lovett $50

Tiny Swarovski crystals are woven with fine gauge silver wire and formed into a delicate raindropshape. Additional crystal drops hang from the earrings giving that liquid like movement.



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Wire Nautilus Pendant* Instructor: Barb Switzer $50

Spiral heavy wire into an organic nautilus shape that is inspired by nature. Embellish the finishedshape with an easy weave to add texture or add beads for additional color. Fun for beginners andexperienced wire workers!


Session 1: Thursday, December 3 6pm-9pm

Pennyflowers* Instructor: Barb Switzer $85

A simple right angle weave box explodes into a crystal and seed bead blossom. Finished flowerscan be strung into a necklace or bracelet or used a a pendant or focal element. Learn the largeand small variations plus a matching loop and bead closure. Make one or a whole bouquet!

Level: Intermediate Prerequisite: Confident working with right angle weave.

Session 1: Friday, December 4 10am-5pm

Three Times Toggle* Instructor: Barb Switzer $85

Make an arty focal toggle that is meant to be seen, not hidden at the back. Learn how to craft atriple loop and a beautiful bar to finish a necklace or bracelet. Shaping, wrapping, weaving andtool innovations will be covered, along with variations using only wire or a mix of wire and beads.


Session 1: Saturday, December 5 10am-5pm

B A R B S W I T Z E R

G U E S T I N S T R U C T O RBarb Switzer has been learning, teaching and practicing beadwork for 14 years. Although Barb’s specialty is wire, herunlimited passion for the medium has led her to learn many other techniques, including beadweaving, fusing and glassbead making. Barb has traveled all over the US teaching classes and bonding with people who share her passion.

Trillium Pendant* Instructor: Barb Switzer $85

Capture and wear one of spring’s most elegant flowers, the Trillium. Form an armature from asingle piece of wire and finish with a no-flip bail. Working with a combination of pliers and othertools, shape a detailed structure, form a center cluster and weave in beads for color.

Level: Advanced Prerequisite: Proficient with wire working.

Session 1: Sunday, December 6 10am-5pm

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