February 2010 List

Charming Byzantine Bracelet
Instructor: Marilyn Gardiner; certified teacher in chainmail, wirework, and beading, having taught these techniques throughout Canada and the United States for many years. Skill: All Levels. Date: Sun. Jan. 31, 2010: 9:00am-11:15 am. Workshop Fee: $98 for Sterling Silver and $55 for Copper (includes all materials). Use heavy gauge sterling silver jump rings to create a wonderful Byzantine bracelet designed especially for adding charms or drops. Learn the classic Byzantine chain mail weave, a weave with many potential variations. For more information, including additional photos, click here. To register contact Marilyn at mg@marilyngardiner.com.

Captive Round Chain Bracelet or Necklace
Instructor: Marilyn Gardiner; certified teacher in chainmail, wirework, and beading, having taught these techniques throughout Canada and the United States for many years. Skill: Beginner Plus. Date: Sun. Jan. 31, 2010: 11:45 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Workshop Fee: $108 for Sterling Silver Bracelet (includes all materials) or $64 for Copper Necklace (includes all materials).This project focuses on capturing beads inside a chain—with NO wires! Make a bracelet or a necklace. The sterling silver bracelet features shiny copper beads peeking through the round weave of the chain. The copper necklace shows shiny silver beads imprisoned within the chain. For more information, including additional photos, click here. To register contact Marilyn at mg@marilyngardiner.com.

Wire Wrapped Cuff
Instructor: Jodi Bombardier; is a self-taught jewelry designer, wire wrapping and wire weaving since 2005. She is a freelance writer for Step By Step Wire Jewelry magazine, is a contributing author to the book Wire Style with seven projects in the book, and her own wire jewelry book will be published in 2010. Jodi will also be teaching classes at the April 2010 Philidelphia Bead Fest Show and the August 2010 Pasadena Bead & Design Show. Visit www.Jewels-By-Jules.com and her blog www.Online-Wire-Wrapping-Instructions.com. Date & Time: Sunday, January 31st,  2:00pm-5:00 pm. Skill level: Intermediate, need basic wire wrapping skills. Workshop fee including kit: $110 Tools required: Wire cutter, round nose & needle or chain nose pliers, nylon jaw wire straightening pliers, ruler. Optional tools: Goldsmith's or chasing hammer & stell pounding block, bracelet mandrel. Learn to wire wrap this beautiful bracelet cuff, while learning new wire wrapping techniques. NOTE: There will be one bracelet mandrel available for use in class. To register for this class, please email Jodi@Jewels-By-Jules.com or call 520-419-4183

Faux Dichroic Magic
Instructor Lisa Pavelka, award winning artist/author, television personality. Learn more at www.lisapavelka.com. Skill: All Levels. Date & Time: January 31, 3pm-6pm. Workshop Fee: $75, includes kit. Learn how to create a convincing imitation of Dichroic Glass with all it's color and vibrancy using polymer clay and quick curing resin. In this class participants will learn mylar foiling technique to complete at least one of two provided bezel settings. We'll complete the pendant with a cabochon effect that mimics glass using resin. A demonstration of setting chaton crystals will be offered, time permitting. All supplies including instructional handout are provided. To register or for more information contact  Armondo at handmade@amatestudios.com.

“Make n Takes” with Janet Pitcher
Instructor Janet Pitcher, Polymer clay artist, teacher, and owner of Two Can Clay Designs, twocanclaydesigns.com. Skill: All levels. Sunday, January 31st, 2010. Learn to build your own canes out of polymer clay, design your own focal beads; lots of creative techniques and shapes explored. To register for this class email janet@twocanclaydesigns.com.

Beginning Stamping Techniques Lisa Niven Kelly
Instructor Lisa Niven Kelly, owner Beaducation. Skill: All levels. Monday, February 1st, 2010, from 9am-10:30 and 11am-12:30pm. Workshop Fee $20. Looking for a new technique to liven up your jewelry designs? Learn the art of stamping on metal from expert and Beaducation founder, Lisa Niven Kelly. In class Lisa will share her tried and true tips and techniques for stamping pendants perfectly every time. The class fee includes practice copper sheet, copper and sterling silver blanks, jumprings and use of all tools in class. Please click here to enroll. For more information on metal stamping and supplies go to www.beaducation.com.

Butterfly Bracelet
Instructor: Marilyn Gardiner; certified teacher in chainmail, wirework, and beading, having taught these techniques throughout Canada and the United States for many years. Skill: Beginner Plus. Date & Time: Monday, February 1st, 9am-11:15am. Workshop Fee: $94 for Sterling Silver Bracelet (includes all materials) or $51 for Copper Bracelet (includes all materials). So delicate and elegant! This complex-looking pattern is exciting to wear, and easy to make. The kit includes step-by-step, illustrated instructions, jump rings (Argentium™ sterling or copper) and an unusual toggle in sterling or copper-plated pewter. For more information, including additional photos, click here. To register contact Marilyn at mg@marilyngardiner.com.

Japanese Takara Necklace
Instructor: Marilyn Gardiner; certified teacher in chainmail, wirework, and beading, having taught these techniques throughout Canada and the United States for many years. Skill: Beginner Plus. Date & Time: Monday, February 1st, 11:45am-2:00pm. Workshop Fee: $125 for Sterling Silver Necklace (includes all materials) or $64 for Copper Necklace (includes all materials). You will treasure this delicate, graceful necklace. It has metal accent beads and a clasp that finishes it nicely. The kit includes step-by-step, illustrated instructions, jump rings (Argentium™ sterling or copper) and an unusual toggle in sterling or copper-plated pewter. For more information, including additional photos, click here. To register contact Marilyn at mg@marilyngardiner.com.

Fancy Flower Earrings
Instructor Janet Pitcher, Polymer clay artist, teacher, and owner of Two Can Clay Designs, twocanclaydesigns.com. Skill: All levels. Monday, February 1st, 2010, from 1pm-4pm. Workshop Fee $60, all materials and supplies included.Get ready for spring flowers with these bright and beautiful flower earrings. Learn to make blended polymer clay petals and appliqué them to create your own floral designs. These beads can be used for bracelets, necklaces, earrings and more. Class includes kits to create earrings. To register for this class email janet@twocanclaydesigns.com.

Create Fantastic Image 3-D Brooches!
Instructor: Anne Engelhardt; has taught Paper Arts workshops and lectured throughout the U.S. She is a product development expert and designer working primarily in Asia and the U.S. For the past twenty years, Anne, has written numerous articles and instructions for the Craft Industry. Skill: All Levels. Date: Mon. Feb. 1, 2010: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Workshop Fee: $28.00 (all materials included) It's all about the image! Learn to use ephemera, images, paper and board to create lovely 3-D pieces that can be incorporated into larger pieces or used alone to make pendants, brooches or earrings. This is a nice, non-toxic alternative to resin with results that are durable and waterproof. We will create six pieces using materials and tools available in most homes and craft supply stores. To register please contact us at Anne@CraftFantastic.com or www.CraftFantastic.com

Imprint Mokume Tribal Pendants
Instructor Julie Picarello, mixed media and polymer clay artist and teacher. Skill: All Levels. Date & Time: Tuesday, February 2nd, 8:00am-3:00pm. Workshop Fee: $80, includes kit. Mokume Gane, which loosely translates to "wood-grain-metal", is a Japanese metalworking technique traditionally used to adorn samurai swords.  In this 6-hour workshop, a loose adaptation of the technique will be used to create vibrantly colored and uniquely detailed Tribal Pendants. Students will focus on the process of designing both dimensional and mixed media beads, including: 1) Color - Sources of inspiration - Color mixing tips, 2) Imprints & Textures- Review a variety of imprint and texture tools- Learn a simple method of holographic “mica shift”, 3) Bead Accents, Shaping & Finishing- Incorporating metal accents - Cutting, smoothing and curing preparation- Info and tips on sanding, buffing and bead drilling techniques. For more information or to register please email Julie at mail@yhdesigns.com also visit www.yhdesigns.com.

Shaggy Drops Bracelet
Instructor: Marilyn Gardiner; certified teacher in chainmail, wirework, and beading, having taught these techniques throughout Canada and the United States for many years. Skill: Beginner Plus. Date & Time: Tuesday, February 2nd, 9am-11:15am. Workshop Fee: $111 for Sterling Bracelet or $57 for Copper bracelet class & materials. Here’s an excuse to walk around shaking your wrist gently to draw attention to your new bracelet. Heavy gauge sterling rings are embellished with lots of Borosilicate art glass teardrop beads. A perfect introduction to chainmail. For more information, including additional photos, click here. To register contact Marilyn at mg@marilyngardiner.com.

Butterfly Wing Beads
Instructor Janet Pitcher, Polymer clay artist, teacher, and owner of Two Can Clay Designs, twocanclaydesigns.com. Skill: All levels. Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010, from 9am-12pm. Workshop Fee $60, all materials and supplies included. Create these colorful and unique football shaped beads to use in your own jewelry designs. Use the innovative techniques shared for many other bead designs. Make coordinating beads from scraps and use together in your own unique jewelry designs. To register for this class email janet@twocanclaydesigns.com.

Vertebrae Weave Bracelet
Instructor: Marilyn Gardiner; certified teacher in chainmail, wirework, and beading, having taught these techniques throughout Canada and the United States for many years. Skill: Beginner Plus. Date & Time: Tuesday, February 2nd, 11:45am-2:00pm. Workshop Fee: $119 for Sterling Bracelet or $60 for Copper bracelet class & materials. Create an exquisite, flat, slinky bracelet with a special toggle. Available in Argentium™ sterling or in copper. The kit includes step-by-step, illustrated instructions, jump rings (Argentium sterling silver or copper) and an unusual toggle in sterling or copper. For more information, including additional photos, click here. To register contact Marilyn at mg@marilyngardiner.com.

Stargazer Lily Petal Cane, Flower and Pod
Instructor Lynne Ann Schwarzenberg, extraordinary polymer clay artist and teacher and winner of numerous bead and jewelry rewards. Date & Time: Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010, from 1pm-6pm. Skill: All Levels. Workshop Fee: $75 includes all supplies. Learn to create beautiful floral canes; learn to blend clays, create complex designs, and bead making techniques. Discounts offered if taking multiple classes from Lynne Ann. For more information email Lynne Ann at riverpoet@comcast.net also visit www.riverpoetdesign.com.

Blue Planet Bracelet
Instructor: Jodi Bombardier; is a self-taught jewelry designer, wire wrapping and wire weaving since 2005. She is a freelance writer for Step By Step Wire Jewelry magazine, is a contributing author to the book Wire Style with seven projects in the book, and her own wire jewelry book will be published in 2010. Jodi will also be teaching classes at the April 2010 Philidelphia Bead Fest Show and the August 2010 Pasadena Bead & Design Show. Visit www.Jewels-By-Jules.com and her blog www.Online-Wire-Wrapping-Instructions.com. Date & Time: Tuesday, February 2nd, 2pm-5pm. Skill level: Intermediate, need basic wire wrapping skills. Workshop fee including kit: $95 Tools required: Wire cutter, round nose & needle or chain nose pliers, nylon jaw wire straightening pliers. Learn to wire wrap this extraordinary bracelet, while learning new wire wrapping techniques. To register for this class, please email Jodi@Jewels-By-Jules.com or call 520-419-4183

Felted Garden
Instructor: Naoko Nojiri; felt and lampwork artist. Time & Date: Tuesday, February 2nd, 2:30pm-5:30pm. Learn to turn wool into flowers without knitting. Lean how to make felted roses, peonies, orchids and more using needles and soapy water. The flowers are also embellished with glass and semi precious beads. For more information and to register contact Naoko at NNojiri@aol.com.

Boxchain Bracelet
Instructor: Marilyn Gardiner; certified teacher in chainmail, wirework, and beading, having taught these techniques throughout Canada and the United States for many years. Skill: Beginner Plus. Date & Time: Wednesday, February 3rd, 9:00am-11:15am. Workshop Fee: $104 for Sterling Bracelet or Copper bracelet (price coming soon) class & materials. Use sterling silver jump rings to create an refined, sensuous bracelet that is a pleasure to wear. It is rectangular in shape and almost 1 cm wide. Complete the bracelet with a special, spiral-shaped, sterling toggle. The kit includes step-by-step, illustrated instructions, sterling silver jump rings and a sterling toggle clasp. For more information, including additional photos, click here. To register contact Marilyn at mg@marilyngardiner.com.

Bling Ring
Instructor Janet Pitcher, Polymer clay artist, teacher, and owner of Two Can Clay Designs, twocanclaydesigns.com. Skill: All levels. Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010, from 9am-12pm. Workshop Fee $60, all materials and supplies included. Create your own “bling” ring using metallic polymer clay canes and Swarovski crystals. This simple technique looks surprisingly complex and striking when finished. Try different color and design styles to make these rings special! To register for this class email janet@twocanclaydesigns.com.

Oh So Gorgeous
Instructor: Jamie North, designer and instructor from Alberta, Canada, has been published in Bead & Button and BeadStyle, as well as being a CREATE YOUR STYLE with CRYSTALLIZED - Swarovski Elements Ambassador, www.GlitznKitz.com. Date & Time: Wednesday, February 3rd,  10:00am-1:00 pm. Skill level: All Levels. Workshop fee: $119 (includes kit). This fabulous bracelet allows new designers to create a stunning piece of jewelry using basic stringing and fringing techniques.  Swarovski crystals embellish borosilicate glass yo-yo beads that have no hole.  Each yo-yo is handmade and the crystals are fringed in a random order so no two bracelets will ever be the same. Although some students may have enough time to complete the project, it is more common that an additional few hours will be required to finish your piece.  This bracelet is loads of fun to make ... almost addictive in fact ... and absolutely breathtaking! To register or for more information email: Jamie@glitznkitz.com.

Celtic Visions Bracelet
Instructor: Marilyn Gardiner; certified teacher in chainmail, wirework, and beading, having taught these techniques throughout Canada and the United States for many years. Skill: Beginner Plus. Date & Time: Wednesday, February 3rd, 11:45am-2:00pm. Workshop Fee: $100 for Sterling Bracelet (includes all materials) Copper kit coming soon. This is a fabulous and unusual bracelet. The weave echoes the romance and grandeur of Ireland. And with the optional added crystals you can walk around moving your wrist gracefully to draw attention to your new bracelet. For more information, including additional photos, click here. To register contact Marilyn at mg@marilyngardiner.com.

Southwest Marquetry Pendant
Instructor Lynne Ann Schwarzenberg, extraordinary polymer clay artist and teacher and winner of numerous bead and jewelry rewards. Date & Time: Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010, from 1pm-5pm. Skill: All Levels. Workshop Fee: $70 includes all supplies. Learn to create faux wood pendants out of polymer clay—learn to create complex designs, and bead making techniques. Discounts offered if taking multiple classes from Lynne Ann. For more information email Lynne Ann at riverpoet@comcast.net also visit www.riverpoetdesign.com.

Ravenous Necklace
Instructor: Jamie North, designer and instructor from Alberta, Canada, has been published in Bead & Button and BeadStyle, as well as being a CREATE YOUR STYLE with CRYSTALLIZED - Swarovski Elements Ambassador, www.GlitznKitz.com. Date & Time: Wednesday, February 3rd,  2:00pm-5:00 pm. Skill level: All Levels. Workshop fee: $98 (includes materials). First, learn to make gorgeous yet simple beaded beads using Swarovski's new Xilion bicone beads and then stringing them with unique borosilicate lampwork beads and sterling silver spacers for a rich centre section of your piece.  Establish the length with 3 strands of seed beads and more crystals spilling from sterling cones and culminating in a sterling clasp.  To register or for more information email: Jamie@glitznkitz.com.

SilverSilk
Instructor: Viji Sethuraman is trained in fabrication from the Revere Academy of Jewelry Arts in San Francisco. She works with Ronda Coryell, a leading designer in Argentium™. Viji’s skills include beading and the working of wire into chains, necklaces and earrings. With her well established talent she will instruct attendees how to make a beautiful necklace from SilverSilk knitted jewelry wire. Skill: Beginner Plus. Date & Time: Wednesday, February 3rd, 2:30pm - 4:00pm. Workshop Fee: $55 Argentium™ Silver or $25 Colored Copper for class & materials. The workshop introduces new forms of beauty in silver. SilverSilk is the result of technologies which allow for the knitting of a mesh from fine jewelry wire. In the workshop you will see how to use the mesh for making necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. The designs push the limits of wire which is almost as thin as a human hair. Come and discover how SilverSilk joins the beauty of metal with the feel of knit. To register contact John at john.lefgren@gmail.com.

Picture Perfect Polymer Clay Pods!
Instructor Lynne Ann Schwarzenberg, extraordinary polymer clay artist and teacher and winner of numerous bead and jewelry rewards. Date & Time: Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010, from 5:30pm-9pm Skill: Beginner. Workshop Fee: $60 includes all supplies. Learn to create these beautiful flora pods out of polymer clay; learn to blend clays, create complex designs, and bead making techniques. Discounts offered if taking multiple classes from Lynne Ann. For more information email Lynne Ann at riverpoet@comcast.net also visit www.riverpoetdesign.com.

Exploration of Resins - Creating Transparent Jewelry
Instructor: Susan Lenart Kazmer of Objects and Elements. Date: February 3rd, 6-9pm. Skill: All levels. Workshop Fee: $45. Explore the vast possibilities resins have to offer in combination with metalwork. This hands on workshop offers many ground breaking techniques from filling hollow bezel forms, creating colorful stone like textures and building free form elements from organic material. Students will complete a collection of elements, construct cold joined bezel forms and take home endless ideas for this technique.  For more information visit susanlenartkazmer.net or contact Linda at Linda@SusanLenartKazmer.net or 206-910-8243.

Create Fantastic Pendants and Earrings!
Instructor: Anne Engelhardt; has taught Paper Arts workshops and lectured throughout the U.S. She is a product development expert and designer working primarily in Asia and the U.S. For the past twenty years, Anne, has written numerous articles and instructions for the Craft Industry. Skill: All Levels. Date: Wed. Feb. 3, 2010: 6:30-7:30 p.m.. Workshop Fee: $28.00 (all materials included) Create a handful of lovely pendants and earrings using Non-toxic Dimensional Lacquer, jeweler's glass and silver plated findings. Choose from an assortment of images and Japanese Washi paper. To register please contact us at Anne@CraftFantastic.com or www.CraftFantastic.com

Orchid Weave Bracelet
Instructor: Marilyn Gardiner; certified teacher in chainmail, wirework, and beading, having taught these techniques throughout Canada and the United States for many years. Skill: Beginner Plus. Date & Time: Thursday, February 4th, 9:00am-11:15am. Workshop Fee: $102 for Sterling Bracelet or $59 for Copper Bracelet class & materials. Delicate, elegant, and feminine are words that come to mind when you see this exquisite bracelet. Available in Argentium™ sterling or in copper. An easy introduction to chainmail. For more information, including additional photos, click here. To register contact Marilyn at mg@marilyngardiner.com. 

PMC: Positive/Negative Pendant & Earrings
Instructor: Randi Berger,a former middle school art teacher, continues to pursue her love of teaching and designing jewelry at her Bead Shop, Boutique & Studio "A Sea of Beads", located in Overland Park, Kansas. She is PMC Level 2 Certified. Randi has been teaching PMC Workshops for several years including teaching for Create Your Style with Crystallized(TM)- Swarovski Elements. Skill: Beginner Plus. Date & Time: Thursday, February 4th, 9:00am-1:00pm. Workshop Fee: $135 includes materials. Learn to make beautiful fine silver jewelry using PMC to make a fabulous pendant and earrings. In this workshop you will learn basic techniques for working with Precious Metal Clay such as stamping, carving, sanding and filing. You will learn finishing techniques, burnishing and polishing after your pieces have been fired in the kiln. Materials included : PMC3, 18'' of chain, a clasp & jump ring, a mix of Swarovski Crystals and several turquoise nuggets, 3' of 26g artistic wire, french ear wires. Use of instructors tools, texture plates, molds, cutters and burnshing/polishing tools. To register for this class please email Randi at randiarted@sbcglobal.net or call 913-469-4367.

Sea-Through Dolphin Pendant – polymer clay and resin  
Instructor: Christi Friesen well known Polymer clay artist, teacher, and author featured in numerous magazines and juried exhibits. You can see her work at www.cforiginals.com. Skill Level: All Levels. Date & Time: Thursday, February 4th, 10:00am-1:00pm. Workshop Fee: $80, all tools and materials provided. Exploring the use of resin with polymer clay – it’s easy and spectacular! This class will emphasize design and composition, adding mixed media embellishments and of course using resin to mimic the look of water. For more information or to register for this class email orders@cforiginals.com.

Divide and Conquer
Instructor: Debby Schlozman; Debby has been beading for over 10 years. She currently shows and teaches at A Sea Of Beads in Overland Park, Kansas. Date & Time: Thursday, February 4, 10am-1pm. Workshop Fee: $70, Kit Fee: $25, contains: Written instructions with full color photos, Seed beads, Swarovski Crystals, Swarovski Pearls, needle and thread. Skill Level: Intermediate- some experience with bead weaving. Learn to use Herringbone technique- flat and tubular, beads between columns, and modified Daisy Chain, to create a pendant with eye-catching dangle which divides into a pearl and crystal embellished neck strap. Project might not be completed in class. Left-handers welcome. Please contact Debby at r4sons3648@aol.com.

Byzantine Filigree Cuff
Instructor: Marilyn Gardiner; certified teacher in chainmail, wirework, and beading, having taught these techniques throughout Canada and the United States for many years. Skill: Beginner Plus. Date & Time: Thursday, February 4th, 11:45am-2:00pm. Workshop Fee: $160 for Sterling Bracelet or $59 for Copper Bracelet class & materials. A spectacular bracelet that is heavy yet airy! This interesting variation of the classic Byzantine weave creates a cuff bracelet that is polished and audacious.The kit includes step-by-step, illustrated instructions, jump rings (Argentium™ sterling silver or copper) and a special toggle in sterling or copper-plated pewter. For more information, including additional photos, click here. To register contact Marilyn at mg@marilyngardiner.com.

Japanese Stepping Stones Bracelet
Instructor: Marilyn Gardiner; certified teacher in chainmail, wirework, and beading, having taught these techniques throughout Canada and the United States for many years. Skill: Beginner Plus. Date & Time: Thursday, February 4th, 11:45am-2:00pm. Workshop Fee: $108 for Sterling Bracelet or $54 for Copper Bracelet class & materials. Create an unusual and contemporary bracelet that originates from the tradition of Japanese chainmail. It’s easy to make and versatile—you can add charms to the large rings if you wish. The kit includes step-by-step, illustrated instructions, jump rings (Argentium™ sterling silver or copper) and classic, quality toggles in sterling or copper-plated pewter. Makes up to a 9” bracelet. For more information, including additional photos, click here. To register contact Marilyn at mg@marilyngardiner.com.

Artistic Wire Design Workshop
Instructor: Lilian Chen is an amazing fashion jewelry designer and instructor, creating original design techniques. Featured in Bead & Button (Oct issue), Art Jewelry, Step by Step Wire, and BeadWork magazines. Click here for photos. Skill: Need basic wirework skills. Date: Thusday, Feb 4th, 1:30pm-5:30pm. Workshop fee $120, kit fee $90 (includes necklace and earrings). Welcome to Lilian’s wire workshop, Lilian will share her unique wire project with the new skill she has created. Revolutionary wire work from regular flat shape design to 3-D shape design, you have never seen these unique designs before, they are all originals from Lilian’s creation. She wants to bring her new wire world to share with you. You will learn new basic skill, practice to bend the wire to different directions, and make unusual shapes. You can make an earring, pendant, wrapping stone, or necklace. This is a very exciting workshop! Contact Lilian with any questions at lilian888crystals@yahoo.com to register email beadtrueblue@msn.com or call (530) 274-2222.

Tree Vessel – Armature/Wrapped Vessel
Instructor: Christi Friesen well known Polymer clay artist, teacher, and author featured in numerous magazines and juried exhibits. You can see her work at www.cforiginals.com. Skill Level: All Levels. Date & Time: Thursday, February 4th, 2:30pm-6:00pm. Workshop Fee: $100, all tools and materials provided. This class will explore using armatures – glass jars and wire – to create a more dramatic piece.  Emphasis is on design and composition, creating movement with dangles of beads, adding beaded embellishments, and of course use of armatures to create dimensional sculpture. For more information or to register for this class email orders@cforiginals.com.

Nuno-felt “Cape-let”
Instructors: Teachers/Fiber Artists:  Sally Ann Hall and Susan Thompson   Skill level:   Beginner to advanced.  Date & Time: Thursday, February 4, 2:30pm-5:30pm. Workshop fee:  $95.00 including materials. Spirited Hands Studio presents the “cape-let”.  Have fun learning how to nuno-felt this lovely and versatile addition to any wardrobe. Combine soft merino wool and sensuous silk using the ancient technique of “wet-felting” to design a one of a kind accessory that adds that special touch to any outfit.  Light as a scarf yet with the comfortable drape of a shawl the cape-let settles gracefully on your shoulders to add the perfect accent to casual pieces or formal wear. For more info or to register:  Contact us at  feltingmagic@gmail.com. For a complete listing of available classes pre- and post-show, please visit our workshops page at www.spiritedhandsstudio.com. Our studio is centrally located and easily accessible to the greater Tucson area.

Exploration of Resins - Creating Transparent Jewelry
Instructor: Susan Lenart Kazmer of Objects and Elements. Date: Thursday February 4th, from 3pm-6pm. Skill: All levels. Workshop Fee: $30. Explore the vast possibilities resins have to offer in combination with metalwork. This hands on workshop offers many ground breaking techniques from filling hollow bezel forms, creating colorful stone like textures and building free form elements from organic material. Students will complete a collection of elements, construct cold joined bezel forms and take home endless ideas for this technique.  For more information visit susanlenartkazmer.net or contact Linda at Linda@SusanLenartKazmer.net or 206-910-8243.

Clay & Resin Collage Pendant
Instructor Lisa Pavelka, award winning artist/author, television personality. Learn more at www.lisapavelka.comSkill: All Levels. Date & Time: Friday, February 5, from 9am - 12:00 pm. Workshop Fee: $75, includes kit.Work with mixed mediums to create a miniature masterpiece in an Amate Studios bezel frame canvas. Lisa will guide you through creating polymer clay backgrounds and demonstrate how to create wafer thin metallic adornments. Students will combine these with a variety of Amate findings and transfers to design a layered collage, all in the thickness of a fraction of an inch. Tips and tricks for working with foils, transfers, and quick-cure resin will be included. All supplies including an informative handout are provided. To register, contact Armondo at: Handmade@AmateStudios.com

Klassy Kaleidoscope
Instructor Janet Pitcher, Polymer clay artist, teacher, and owner of Two Can Clay Designs, twocanclaydesigns.com. Skill: All levels. Friday, February 5th, 2010, from 9am-12pm. Workshop Fee $60, all materials and supplies included. Create amazing kaleidoscope beads to use in your jewelry creations. Combine your favorite colors of polymer clay to build amazing patterns using millefiori caning techniques. Learn to use your canes to create many different bead shapes as well as bead finishing techniques as time permits. To register for this class email janet@twocanclaydesigns.com.

Kabela/Cane Fusion Earrings
Instructor Lynne Ann Schwarzenberg, extraordinary polymer clay artist and teacher and winner of numerous bead and jewelry rewards. Date & Time: Friday, February 5th, 2010, from 9:30am-12pm. Skill: All Levels. Workshop Fee: $60 includes all supplies. Learn to create combine polymer clay canes, metal filigree and crystals to create stunning earring or pendants. Discounts offered if taking multiple classes from Lynne Ann. For more information email Lynne Ann at riverpoet@comcast.net also visit www.riverpoetdesign.com.

Vintage Garden - Necklace Bead Set  
Instructor: Christi Friesen well known Polymer clay artist, teacher, and author featured in numerous magazines and juried exhibits. You can see her work at www.cforiginals.com. Skill Level: All Levels. Date & Time: Friday, February 5th, 10:00am-1:00pm. Workshop Fee: $80, all tools and materials provided. In this class we will create a multi bead set that can be strung into a dramatic art jewelry necklace (or your pieces can be individual focal beads or brooches).  Handouts with full stringing/necklace assembly will be a part of the class.  The emphasis is on color mixing, incorporating mixed media/beads/vintage elements and necklace design. For more information or to register for this class email orders@cforiginals.com.

Beez to Butterflies
Instructor: Marilyn Gardiner; certified teacher in chainmail, wirework, and beading, having taught these techniques throughout Canada and the United States for many years. Skill: Beginner Plus. Date & Time: Friday, February 5th, 11:45am-2:00pm. Workshop Fee: $141 for Sterling Bracelet or $55 for Copper Bracelet class & materials. This heavyweight and dense weave is another outstanding variation of the Byzantine weave. The look is classic and polished! Make it in sterling silver or in copper. The kit includes step-by-step, illustrated instructions, jump rings (Argentium™ sterling silver or copper) and interesting toggles in sterling or copper-plated pewter. For more information, including additional photos, click here. To register contact Marilyn at mg@marilyngardiner.com.

Butterfly Wing Cane and Pendant
Instructor Lynne Ann Schwarzenberg, extraordinary polymer clay artist and teacher and winner of numerous bead and jewelry rewards. Date & Time: Friday, February 5th, 2010, from 12:30pm-5pm. Skill: All Levels. Workshop Fee: $65 includes all supplies. Learn to create beautiful butterfly canes; learn to blend clays, create complex designs, and bead making techniques. Discounts offered if taking multiple classes from Lynne Ann. For more information email Lynne Ann at riverpoet@comcast.net also visit www.riverpoetdesign.com.

Swell Swirls - Dichro Pendant Free Make-it-take-it
Instructor: Christi Friesen well known Polymer clay artist, teacher, and author featured in numerous magazines and juried exhibits. You can see her work at www.cforiginals.com. Skill Level: All Levels. Date & Time: Friday, February 5th, 2:30am-3:30pm. Workshop Fee: $0, all tools and materials provided. You can’t sign up for this one – you have to show up!  Quick and easy pendant incorporating dichro glass cabs and polymer clay.  A great introduction to clay work. For more information email orders@cforiginals.com.

Nunn Design Workshops
Instructor: Becky Nunn Learn to use resins, glazes and stampings to make elegant jewelry and pendants. Ongoing demonstrations and workshops. Booth #G110. See http://www.nunndesign.com for more information.

Polymer Clay Party Night
Join this must-attend polymer clay event of the Tucson show season!  Make&takes with award-winning artists Lynne Ann Schwarzenberg, Julie Picarello, Janet Pitcher and Christi Friesen!   Just that would be enough, but wait! there's more! Demos! You'll be wowed by amazing silver clay artist Christi Anderson, figure sculptor Tommie Howell, and a handful of other artists showing off their tricks!  Throughout the evening there will be lots of give-aways and contests and even a scavenger hunt.  The evening of mini-classes, demos and prizes is only $10.  You can pay at the door, or register online with either Christi Friesen or Janet Pitcher at these direct links: store.cforiginals.net/poclpani.html or twocanclaydesigns.com/classes.htm 

SilverSilk Demonstrations
On-going free demonstrations at booth #GP229, on how to use the new SilverSilk knitted jewelry wire.

Have a Heart! Embellished Polymer Clay Pendant
Instructor: Christi Friesen well known Polymer clay artist, teacher, and author featured in numerous magazines and juried exhibits. You can see her work at www.cforiginals.com. Skill Level: All Levels. Free Workshop, all tools and materials provided. Come to this free ‘make and take’ class!  Exploring the different polymer clay techniques. Additionally, Christi will be doing DEMOs at her booth #B14, everyday – stop by to see what’s going on! For more info or to register for this class email christi@cforiginals.com.

Tips & Techniques for Wirelace™
Instructor Linda Hartung
Designer and owner of Alacarte Clasps™ and Wirelace™.
Daily demonstrations of the new Wirelace as seen in the August issue of Bead & Button and Beadwork, and techniques on how to use the stylish glue-it-yourself designer clasps.
www.alacarteclasps.com

For more workshops please see www.thetucsonbeadshow.com.

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