Heres the April schedule for the free technique classes. Taking advantage of these free classes is a great opportunity to get started on a new challenge or brush up on something you havent done in a long time. Expand your repertoire with new and exciting skills that will lead to beadwork you may have never imagined yourself doing. Once youve mastered the technique, pick a project, choose your beads and materials, and well get you started and help you along the way. Tools will be provided for use, but in some instances it may be necessary to purchase a few materials since some items may not be reusable. Please respond with your name, email address, and phone, as early as possible. Space is limited and the classes fill up quickly. We do keep a waiting list once a class is full. Therefore, if you cant attend, please contact us. We can fill that spot with someone on the waiting list. We will also be rotating our classes, so if you miss something, it will come around again. Right Angle Weave Saturday, April 12, 12-2:00 p.m. Right Angle Weave stitch can be used as a base for embellishing beautiful bracelets, can stand alone, works great as a rope, and can encircle a cabochon. The ability to work right angle weave with ease will lead the way to a variety of beautiful jewelry. Pearl Knotting Saturday, April 19, 12-2 With a simple professional knotting technique using just a pair of tweezers, you will gain the skill to knot fine pearls, beads, and casual jewelry. Baffle your friends with the endless strand finishing technique. Use clamshells, bead tips, and French wire for endings. For fine or casual jewelry, knotting is a technique everyone can master. Chain Maille Basics Saturday, April 26, 12-2 Chain Maille is not just for the Knights of the Round Table anymore. Learn the ins and outs of opening and closing jump rings so that your work will appear seamless. The correct use of a variety of tools will be covered. Learn to determine the size and quantity of rings necessary for a project and why inside diameter is important. Simple techniques are the gateway to stunning chain maille jewelry.
Posted on: Sat, 15 Mar 2014 18:55:15 +0000