Join us tonight if you can...you can check out the new class samples and each person that enrolls this evening will receive a $10 gift card.
Check out all of the classes here.
Hope you can join us!
Friday, January 18, 2008
Monday, January 14, 2008
Registration for new classes begins Saturday, January 19th at 10 AM
Ready for new classes? All this week, new classes will be posted to the website. We have added some great new classes like Looming with Seed Beads, Riveting and Cold Connections, Wire Work with a Jig and Etching on Copper and Brass. More details will follow...keep checking the website all this week for specific dates and times.
Want to register early?
Come in Friday evening 6-9 PM and register in person and recieve a $10.00 gift card. This offer applies to in-store registration only. One card per customer.
Check your calendars and give us a call, classes fill up quickly. For more information on classes go to our FAQ page.
Want to register early?
Come in Friday evening 6-9 PM and register in person and recieve a $10.00 gift card. This offer applies to in-store registration only. One card per customer.
Check your calendars and give us a call, classes fill up quickly. For more information on classes go to our FAQ page.
Monday, January 7, 2008
Designs in Wire
There are several classes on the new schedule that highlight one of my favorite materials...WIRE.
Designs in Wire is a great one to hone your wrapping skills. We use heavy gauge wire in class, and students make all sorts of components and pieces to use in jewelry designs.
Here is a quick project for you to try...
Materials Needed:
The necklace is made in 4 sections.
The bottom is a 3" piece of wire, looped at each end. About 20 freshwater pearls are individually wire wrapped and slid onto the wire to form a free-floating cluster.
The sides are about 6" each, curved in slight "C" shape and looped at each end.
The back is made up of several pieces. A hook (Cut 1 1/2' of wire. Use round nose pliers to make the loop on one end and the curve of the hook on the other.) 6 figure "8" pieces and a wire wrapped dangle. Two figure "8" components connect the center to the side wires. (For the "8" components, cut an inch or so of wire and loop each end in the opposite direction. Adjust the loop sizes according to how much wire you have cut. The top and bottom loops do not have to be the same size.
I make all of the individual components first, and then assemble them together. Lengthen if needed by adding more figure "8" pieces.
Designs in Wire is a great one to hone your wrapping skills. We use heavy gauge wire in class, and students make all sorts of components and pieces to use in jewelry designs.
Here is a quick project for you to try...
Materials Needed:
- 14 gauge sterling silver wire, dead soft. About 18"
- an assortment of freshwater pearls 6-8mm
- headpins
- daisy spacers or other small spacers to enhance drops
- Round nose plier
- Flat nose plier
- Wire Cutters
The necklace is made in 4 sections.
The bottom is a 3" piece of wire, looped at each end. About 20 freshwater pearls are individually wire wrapped and slid onto the wire to form a free-floating cluster.
The sides are about 6" each, curved in slight "C" shape and looped at each end.
The back is made up of several pieces. A hook (Cut 1 1/2' of wire. Use round nose pliers to make the loop on one end and the curve of the hook on the other.) 6 figure "8" pieces and a wire wrapped dangle. Two figure "8" components connect the center to the side wires. (For the "8" components, cut an inch or so of wire and loop each end in the opposite direction. Adjust the loop sizes according to how much wire you have cut. The top and bottom loops do not have to be the same size.I make all of the individual components first, and then assemble them together. Lengthen if needed by adding more figure "8" pieces.
Good Luck!
Sunday, January 6, 2008
Treasure your Memories...
Christine and I were proofreading the class schedule yesterday(Feb-May 2008) in preparation for the printer. We realized that I had not scheduled any classes for the first weekend of February.
Both classes are for all levels and are $95 each.
Sign-ups begin Saturday January 19th at 10 AM. (Preview is the night before, Friday 6-9).
I an really looking forward to these classes...check your schedule and spend the weekend creating memories.
I quickly fixed that problem and added two...two of my very favorites...
Saturday, February 2, 10-5 Treasure Necklace.
Some of you may have seen this necklace as I like to pull it out during certain classes to demonstrate various techniques like wire wrapping or adding chain to pieces, or color palleting. I have not taught this class in a while (perhaps during the whole Beadissimo 5 years). But I used to teach it quite regularly at national shows like Bead and Button.The one pictured above is my personal piece. It has a variety of charms, rings, beads and other mementos that I've collected over the years. This is a perfect piece to showcase your own treasures. (Sorry about the funny picture, I couldn't remove the background)
Some of you may have seen this necklace as I like to pull it out during certain classes to demonstrate various techniques like wire wrapping or adding chain to pieces, or color palleting. I have not taught this class in a while (perhaps during the whole Beadissimo 5 years). But I used to teach it quite regularly at national shows like Bead and Button.The one pictured above is my personal piece. It has a variety of charms, rings, beads and other mementos that I've collected over the years. This is a perfect piece to showcase your own treasures. (Sorry about the funny picture, I couldn't remove the background)Sunday, February 3, 10-4 Picture Pendants.
This is a good one...I had a student spontaneously yell out during class "This is like CAMP!" THis class is fun. Bring photos of loved ones, or scenery, or random bits of paper that you have been saving and put them between two pieces of glass, solder the edges...and presto...Pendant!
This is a good one...I had a student spontaneously yell out during class "This is like CAMP!" THis class is fun. Bring photos of loved ones, or scenery, or random bits of paper that you have been saving and put them between two pieces of glass, solder the edges...and presto...Pendant!Both classes are for all levels and are $95 each.
Sign-ups begin Saturday January 19th at 10 AM. (Preview is the night before, Friday 6-9).
I an really looking forward to these classes...check your schedule and spend the weekend creating memories.
Kate
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
Kate on DIY Craft Lab
Check out Kate on DIY Craft Lab. This photo was taken on set during filming.The project was this fabulous purse made of potato chip bags...
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