October - November 2016

Honeycomb Loom Woven Bracelet \ $35Wednesday, October 12 (6-9pm) ORSunday, November 13 (10am-1pm)Learn how to use the very new Endless Loom, designed byDeb Moffett-Hall. Combine two-hole honeycomb beads with2mm and 4mm firepolish beads and learn to loom weave aperfectly sized bracelet without having to work in thosepesky warp threads. Bracelet designed by Deb Moffett-Hall,with permission for BBW to teach. Basic bead weavingexperience is required. Materials list.by Wendy Remmers

Enigma Ring \ $25Saturday, October 1 (10am-12pm) A second in a series of minimalistic design, Enigma is a sexy and sinuous statement ring formed from a singlepiece of metal and a large stone, pearl or bead. The perfectproject for “onesies.” Students will make at least two ringarmatures. All skill levels welcome. Good hand strengthis required to move heavy wire. Materials list.

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Olio Pendant Necklace \ $35Saturday, October 1 (1-4pm) Olio Pendant Necklace is all about technique and workingmetal. Students will create a pendant with a “sampler” ofvarious textures on metal, plus learn a “cold” forming trick.Beaded chain and a leather connector complete this stun-ning jumble of materials and techniques. Previous metalworking and wire wrapping experience is helpful butnot required. Materials list.

by Kat Clark

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Bead Looming fs \ $25Sunday, October 2 (10am-1pm)Allow me to introduce you to looming. During this class you will learn how to set up the loom, what materials areappropriate to use, and the technique of looming. Most importantly you will learn three different techniques for finishing, none of which involve sewing in the threads. Thisclass will also address several ways to add a clasp, and anadded bonus of learning how to graph your own designsfor the future. All skill levels welcome. Materials list.by Sheilah Cleary

Chenille Stitch Bangle \ $35Sunday, October 2 (2-5pm) ORWednesday, November 2 (6-9pm)This fashionable chenille stitch bangle is different in that ituses the new Toho Demi Round beads that are roughly halfthe width of a regular rocaille seed bead. It allows stitchersa little more flexibility with their designs and makes a per-fect spacer or accent bead. Designed by Toho distributorNichole Starman, with permission for BBW to teach. Basicbead weaving experience is required. Materials list.by Wendy Remmers

Abacus Bracelet \ $35Thursday, October 6 (6-9pm)Reminiscent of the ancient abacus calculator, howevermuch easier and fun to learn. Although there’s a little mathused in making this lively take on the leather wrap bracelet,most of your efforts will be in selecting what types ofbeads you would like to incorporate. Dig out all your orphanbeads that you’re not sure what to do with and throw theminto this off-loom woven cutie. All skill levels welcome.Materials list.by Jennifer Soltero

Beading Fundamentals \ $35 (includes all materials)Saturday, October 8 (10am-12pm) ORWednesday, November 9 (6-8pm)New at beading? This class is especially designed for you.Learn the basics on beads, findings, stringing materials,tools, and how to get started in the wonderful world ofbeading. You’ll make a bead strung bracelet using all the latest findings and tools to ensure that you develop a solid foundation and get you on your way. All skill levelswelcome. Includes all materials.by Wendy Remmers

Harvest Moon \ $45Saturday, October 8 (1-5pm)Whether Halloween is around the corner or you like to embrace the spirit throughout the year, you’ll be sure tocast some charming spells with this bewitching necklace.Students will use the circular peyote, ladder, and nettingstitches along with a touch of wire linking to complete this necklace. Previous peyote stitch experience is required. Basic bead embroidery and wire linking experience is helpful but not required. Materials list.by Jennifer Soltero

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Winterscape Wire Cuff \ $45Sunday, October 9 (1-5pm)Learn to form and wire weave this spectacular Art Nouveau style cuff. Delicate gemstone rondelles and abeautiful coin pearl create the wintry tableau. This cuff can be constructed in copper for a fall palette. Bronze is not recommended. Good hand and finger strength is required. Previous wire working experience is required. Materials list.

by Kat Clark

All Hallows Eve Web Pendant \ $25Sunday, October 9 (10a-12pm)Learn how to weave wire into this fun pendant for the finishing touch to your favorite Halloween ensemble thatwould make Elvira envious! Experience students can expect to make at least two pendants in class, with or without the bead embellishment. All skill levels welcome.Materials list.

by Kat Clark

Knotting Basics \ $25Sunday, October 16 (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

Flat Even Count Peyote fs \ $25Saturday, October 22 (2-5pm) 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

Intro to Chainmaille \ $35Wednesday, October 19 (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 Spiral 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

Kumihimo fs \ $25Saturday, October 22 (10am-1pm) Get a comprehensive introduction to the popular braidingtechnique called kumihimo! During this class you will learnhow to set up the disk, what materials are appropriate touse, and the technique of kumihimo. An affordable kumi-himo foam disk will be used to construct the bracelet afterwhich you will learn a quick and easy finishing technique.All skill levels welcome. Some prep work is required.Materials list.by Sheilah Cleary

Spiral Stitch fs \ $25Thursday, October 20 (6-8pm)If you’re looking for something simple and fun to make,start here with this cute spiral stitched bracelet. This popular stitch is often made with seed beads, howevercrystals and a variety of other beads can be incorporated for a more posh look. You won’t be disappointed with theaddition of this stitch to your beading repertoire. All skilllevels welcome. Materials list.

by Wendy Remmers

Monster Mash \ $35Thursday, October 13 (6-9pm)We’re taking all the best and cutest icons of Halloween like black cats, pumpkins, the new moon, and our friendlymonster Frankenstein, and putting them into this cool loomwoven bracelet. Learn or refine your loom weaving skillsand also learn how to read a pattern to create these littlecuties. Basic loom weaving experience is helpful butnot required. Materials list.

by Jennifer Soltero

Rainwater Pendant Necklace \ $35Saturday, October 15 (1-4pm)Water drops on windows is the inspiration for RainwaterPendant. Students will create texture using various tools,use two patina techniques, and learn a cool bail sized perfectly for leather cording. Previous metal and wireworking experience is required. Materials list.

by Kat Clark

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Allure Ring \ $25Saturday, October 15 (10am-12 pm)Wearable sculpture comes to mind upon seeing the AllureRing. Form and function melds with the design concepts of scale and proportion. Students will learn to cut sheetmetal to form the heavily textured ring blank and use precise measurements for accurate cold connection. Metal finishing will be emphasized. Previous sheet metal work is helpful but not required. Materials list.

by Kat Clark

The Catch \ $45Sunday, October 23 (1-5pm)Catch all kinds of fun beads like SuperDuos and rondellecrystals in this net inspired bracelet. Its seamless appear-ance gives the illusion that it’s a roll-on bangle style bracelet,but no it isn’t. Can you see catch? There’s a hidden mag-netic clasp in there somewhere and you’ll soon know how to weave this up using basic netting stitches. Basic beadweaving experience is required. Materials list.

by Wendy Remmers

Earring Basics \ $25Thursday, October 27 (6-8pm) Earrings are like the icing on the cake. It completes a jewelry set and is one of the sweetest ways to acces-sorize! Class includes instruction on creating wire wrappeddangles using head pins, a briolette wire wrap technique,and also creating your very own custom ear wires. You’llleave wearing at least one pair of earrings and a new skillto add to your bead repertoire! All skill levels welcome.Materials list.by Wendy Remmers

Orabelle \ $45Sunday, October 16 (1-5pm)Orabelle translates to “beautiful seacoast” which is mimicked through the twisted rope strands representingocean waves. Students will reinforce techniques in twistedherringbone and peyote stitching to create this jeweledtreasure swept from the sea. Peyote and herringbonestitch experience is required. Materials list.

by Jennifer Soltero

Chained Cross \ $25Sunday, October 23 (10am-12pm)Create this special cross pendant that will probably requirevirtues like patience and diligence, but worth every bit of itin the end! Using the Full Persian weave, we will create adenser weave to add rigidity to the piece. Reinforce yourring holding positions and how to navigate rings in tightspaces. Previous Full Persian weave experience is required. Required jump ring kits available in a varietyof metals. Materials list.by Wendy Remmers

Secret Saturday Sampler \ $55 (includes all materials)Saturday, October 29 (1-5pm) We all love a little mystery, especially when it rarely disap-points. The hint is that this particular project has somethingto do with bead weaving. Just bring yourself, and perhapsyour reading glasses, because everything else is included.Basic bead weaving experience is required. Includesall materials.

by Wendy Remmers

Pebble Pathway \ $25Saturday, October 29 (10am-12pm)Rings are linked and formed in a pattern reminiscent of a winding pebbled pathway. This weave uses three sizes of rings and is two-sided, allowing you the opportunity to create two different color ways for a versatile piece of jewelry. Basic chainmaille experience is required.Required jump ring kits available in SS, SF, brass,copper, bronze, and multi-tone combinations. Materials list.by Wendy Remmers

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Mystify Ring \ $25Sunday, October 30 (10am-12pm)Mystify Ring is the last in a series of three puzzle rings.Wire worked into snaky turns, create the puzzle of whatappears an endless form. Students will learn to form thewire into a ring blank and add a lovely bead embellishmentfor that little bit of finesse. All skill levels welcome, although good hand strength required to move heavygauge wire. Materials list.

by Kat Clark

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Gemstone Drop & Dagger Earrings \ $25Sunday, November 6 (10am-12pm)Learn to make these beautiful gemstone earrings by adapt-ing components to fit the stones. These elegant earringsmake perfect gifts for the upcoming holidays. Students willuse a variety of bench tools and learn some clever skills foruse in other projects. Custom ear wire instruction included.Previous wire working skills helpful but not required.Materials list.

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Halo Pendant \ $35Sunday, November 6 (1-4pm) ORWednesday, November 30 (6-9pm)Halo Pendant is inspired by the beautiful Autumn halomoons. Intermediate students will hone their bezel makingskills with a combination of clever tricks and tools. Texturing, wire weaving, stone placement, and setting“tube” rivets complete the tasks of making this statement pendant. Previous sheet metal experience is required.Materials list.by Kat Clark

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Autumn Flame Cuff \ $35Sunday, October 30 (1-4pm)Autumn Flame cuff is a wonderful expression of metal andcolor. Fun exploration ensues using Gilder’s Paste to createan amazing faux finish on metal. Students will learn to cre-ate a cuff blank with a serrated edge. Texturing created aninteresting surface for the color. Previous sheet metalworking experience is required. Materials list.

by Kat Clark

Treasure from the Sea \ $35Thursday, November 3 (6-9pm)This sparkling bangle was inspired by an image of treasurebeing washed ashore. You will be working a tubular nettingstitch for the majority of the bangle and end with graduatedtubular herringbone caps on each end to highlight a focalbead of choice. Tubular herringbone stitch experienceis required. Materials list.

by Jennifer Soltero

Carousel Bangle \ $35Thursday, November 10 (6-9pm)Learn how to weave a fun and regal looking bangle usingthe popular two-hole tile beads that can be one colorthroughout or multi-colored for a fun and more festive look. You will learn or reinforce the ladder and netting stitch to create this dimensional bangle. Basic beadweaving experience is required. Materials list.

by Jennifer Soltero

Triangle Kumi Bracelet \ $35Saturday, November 5 (10am-1pm)This class will teach you how to arrange your beads in amost unusual way. You’ll learn to do the set up and thisunique kumihimo braid. Thinking about the end-of-year holidays, think about this beautiful, sparkling bracelet towear yourself or to give as a very special gift. Basic kumihimo experience is required. Materials list.

by Sheilah Cleary

Laced Garter \ $35Saturday, November 5 (2-5pm)Combine the popular two-hole Tile beads with SuperDuobeads and add the very new Demi Round beads created by Toho. These Demi Round beads are roughly half thewidth of regular rocailles and works wonderfully as spacerbeads and allows for a nice sharp turn in loops. Work in aflat magnetic clasp, making this bracelet nearly seamless.A perfect project for new bead weavers. Basic beadweaving experience is required. Materials list.by Wendy Remmers

Foxtail Rope \ $35Saturday, November 12 (1-4pm)For chainmaillers who want just a touch of challenge toyour weaving, try your hand at this foxtail rope design.Weaving in three-tones will make it easier for your first try at it, but if you choose to weave in one-tone, I’ve gotsome tips to help keep you on track. Intermediate chainmaille experience is required. Required jump ring kits available in SS, SF, copper, brass, bronze orthree-tone combinations. Materials list.by Wendy Remmers

Multi-Strand Stringing \ $25Saturday, November 12 (10am-12pm)Designed to be the next class after Beading Fundamentals!Reinforce your stringing and finishing skills as you learnhow to design a multi-strand necklace or bracelet. Studentswill also have the opportunity to learn how to use a beadingboard to create cascading necklace lengths and also learntraditional lengths such as choker, opera, and rope lengths.Basic bead stringing experience is helpful but not required. Materials list.by Wendy Remmers

UFOs with Wendy \ $35Saturday, November 26 (1-5pm)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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Jeweled Fan \ $35Sunday, November 27 (2-5pm)Dazzle up a large decorative loop with a bead soup mix ofvarious shaped beads and seed beads that fit your colorstyle. Using ladder, brick and netting stitches, students willcreate this fan shaped pendant that can be hung from asimple embellished chain that won’t compete with yourfocal piece. A perfect project for new or experienced beadweaver. Basic bead weaving experience is helpful butnot required. Materials list.by Jennifer Soltero

Flora Charm \ $25Sunday, November 20 (10am-12pm)The flora theme has been a popular subject in beading butthis one is quick and easy and so much fun to make. All ittakes are some SuperDuos, seed beads and a few crystalsand you’re ready to weave. Although not very evident, thereis a built in bail that is hidden behind one petal and caneasily accommodate a beaded rope necklace or nearly any other neckpiece. Basic bead weaving experience is helpful but not required. Materials list.by Wendy Remmers

A Twist at Every Turn \ $35Sunday, November 13 (2-5pm)This class will cover the graduated Dutch Spiral stitch that will twist and turn at various intervals. Texture and dimension is achieved by using a variety of seed beads and round beads in various sizes and colors. Additionally,students will learn how to weave elegant and perfectlymatched beaded beads to incorporate and complete thisbeautiful necklace. Basic bead weaving experience is required. Materials list.by Jennifer Soltero

Crystal Links Bracelet \ $45Sunday, November 20 (1-5pm)Sure to become a favorite, this bracelet is a combination of two-hole SuperDuo beads with linked crystals, creatinga dancing ring of light for your wrist. Beginning with a variation of right-angle weave, you’ll add crystal links along with accent beads for a dazzling finish. Basic bead weaving experience is required. Materials list.

by Sheilah Cleary

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Gemstone Rondelle Cuff \ $25Saturday, November 19 (10am-12pm)Gemstone rondelles are the stars in this simple, but stun-ning bi-metal cuff. A great way to combine two metals and highlight a few quality stones. Students will learn howto create multiple cuff blanks, taper wire, align perfectlycentered stones, and wire wrap. Ball ends are cleverly cre-ated without heat. Advanced students can expect to makeat least two cuffs. Previous wire working experience ishelpful but not required. Materials list.by Kat Clark

Captured Stone Pendants \ $35Saturday, November 19 (1-4pm)Captured Stone Pendant is a very simple looking design,but is an excellent way to learn a bunch of techniques. Students will cut and texture sheet metal, learn to strategi-cally place and notch edges, custom make and rivet set awire bail, and do some wire wrapping. Phew! A flat stonebead or cab works best in this project. Previous sheetmetal work experience is helpful but not required. Materials list.by Kat Clark

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Wacky Wire Bangle \ $35Wednesday, November 16 (6-9pm)Let loose with this wacky bangle bracelet. We will be puttingaside the formal wire wrapping techniques that we learnedto perfect and allowing the wire to have a voice of its own. Add a splash of color with beads of your choice and finishwith an incorporated wire hook clasp. Basic wire workingexperience is required. Materials list.

by Jennifer Soltero

Viper Bracelet or Ring \ $35Sunday, November 27 (10am-1pm)Named for its snake-like appearance, this Viper chain may look intimidating to create, however a delight to wear.Recognizing patterns will help you through this multi-linkedchain. To make your learning easier, choose a two-tonebracelet kit. The ring is harder to create due to the smalljump ring size. Intermediate chainmaille skills required.A custom cut rings kit must be purchased at work-shop. Many kit options will be available. Materials list.by Wendy Remmers

Single & Double Ridgeback Chain \ $25Saturday, November 26 (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

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Bead Looming fs 10a-1pChenille Stitch Bangle 2-5p

Abacus Bracelet 6-9p Beading Fundamentals 10a-12pHarvest Moon 1-5p

All Hallows Eve Web 10a-12pWinterscape Cuff 1-5p

Monster Mash 6-9p Allure Ring 10a-12pRainwater Pendant Nk 1-4p

Honeycomb Loom Brac 6-9p

Knotting Basics 10a-12pOrabelle 1-5p

Spiral Stitch fs 6-8p Kumihimo fs 10a-1pFlat Even Peyote fs 2-5p

Intro to Chainmaille 6-9p

Chained Cross 10a-12pThe Catch 1-5p

Earring Basics 6-8p Pebble Pathway 10a-12pSecret Saturday Sampler 1-5p

Mystify Ring 10a-12pAutumn Flame Cuff 1-4p Happy Halloween!

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Enigma Ring 10a-12pOlio Pendant 1-4p

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Gem Drop/Dagger Ear 10a-12pHalo Pendant 1-4p

Carousel Bangle 6-9p Multi-Strand Stringing 10a-12pFoxtail Rope 1-4p

Beading Fundamentals 6-8p

Honeycomb Loom Brac 10a-1pA Twist at Every Turn 2-5p 6th Session 2016

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Gem Rondelle Cuff 10a-12pCaptured Stone Pendant 1-4p

Wacky Wire Bangle 6-9p

Flora Charm 10a-12pCrystal Links Bracelet 1-5p Happy Thanksgiving

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Single/Dbl Ridgeback 10a-12pUFOs w/ Wendy 1-5p

Viper Chain & Ring 10a-1pJeweled Fan 2-5p

Halo Pendant 6-9p

Treasure from the Sea 6-9p Triangle Kumi Bracelet 10a-1pLaced Garter 2-5p

Chenille Stitch Bangle 6-9p