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March to June 2010

Each class is only ONE SESSION (2 hours) unless stated otherwise. Please see the fine print at the bottom of this page for all registration details. Pre-registration is required via phone or in person. Sorry, NOT via email. Please call us at the store to check for space availability. Classes fill up quickly!

basic beading classes:

No experience, no problem. Don't know what a crimp is? Or do you know how to crimp and wire wrap but don't know how to work with silk? Take a look here. No beading experience is required for any of our basic beading classes.

	Beginners Beading - Bracelet and Earrings $30.00 +gst A beginners class covering all the basics such as: crimping, looping, adding clasps, names of findings and selecting the correct stringing material. Create a simple drop earring and bracelet set to take home. This is more than enough learning to set you on your way to making many beautiful bracelets, necklaces and earrings. Thursday, March 4; Thursday, March 21; Sunday, April 4; Sunday, April 18; Sunday, May 2; Thursday, May 13; Sunday, May 23; Sunday, June 13 & Thursday, June 24
	NEW!! Leather Woven Bracelet - On Loom $45.00 +gst Let us teach you how to make a beautiful leather wrapped bracelet. Similar bracelets that are selling for as much as $400.00 each in some stores. We can show you how to make them at a fraction of the cost. You get to keep the loom! Option to upgrade your beads for an extra fee. Maximum 5 students so book early as the class fills quickly! Thursday, March 25; Thursday, April 15; Thursday, May 20 & Sunday, June 20
	Pearl Knotting $30.00 +gst Learn the simple, traditional method to knot pearls.Using silk thread, callottes and glass pearls, you'll learn from start to finish. This is a technique that is great for more than just pearls. Knot between any beads for a soft, fluid and more secure piece of jewelry. Thursday, March 11; Sunday, April 11; Thursday, May 6 & Sunday, June 27
	Chandelier Earrings $30.00* +gst Learn to create the hottest earrings around!! Use delicate wire findings and faceted fire-polished Czech glass to make elegant, dangly chandeliers. Leave this class with beautiful earrings and the confidence to make many more! Choose from a huge assortment of chandelier forms in different metals. *Option to upgrade to Swarovski crystal for an additional $5.00 and / or sterling silver or gold fill ear wires for an additional fee. Thursday, March 18 & Sunday, May 16
	Wire Wrapped Bangle $25.00 +gst Create a unique, one of a kind bangle using hard wire and beautiful Czech fire polished glass beads. BEAUTIFUL!!! Never-ending possibilities... Stack some Bangles. Amazing Earrings. Unique Pendants. none scheduled at this time.
	New Version!! Wire-n-Chain Necklace & Earring Set $40.00 +gst Chain! Learn how to work with the most popular jewellery media. Create a long necklace and matching earrings using chain, circular forms, wire and beads. Option to upgrade to crystals or smooth round stones for an additional cost. Sunday, March 7; Thursday, April 1; Sunday, May 9 & Thursday, June 3
	2 Wire Wrapped Rings $25.00 +gst Start with 5 feet of straight wire and create a ring. And then a second one. This may be your introduction to wire wrapping, or perhaps not. You can choose your two beads from a selection in the store OR you can choose any beads in the store and receive your 15% Bead Student Discount there is an option to upgrade to sterling silver or gold filled wire. Sunday, April 25 & Sunday, June 6
	Swarovski Double-Stranded Loop Bracelet $75.00* +gst Wow!!! Swarovski Crystals! Learn a simple weave and create a beautiful, VERY SPARKLING bracelet. Originally done with base metal findings. You can easily adapt this technique and make a necklace! *Option to upgrade to sterling silver bead caps and clasp for the additional costs. Your 15% Bead Student Discount will be applied to any upgraded findings. This class is 2 1/2 hours. Call us to be notified of the next class dates. none scheduled at this time. please contact the store to show interest.
	Wire Wrapped Cuff $30.00 +gst Make a colourful cuff style bracelet using wire and seed beads. Learn to make a wire cuff frame and weave seed beads throughout it. Sunday, March 28 & Thursday, May 27
	Knotted Silk Necklace with Pendant $25.00 +gst Make a contemporary necklace using knotted silk, semi-precious stones, glass and a pendant for a floating effect. This is a versatile design style with never-ending possibilities! PLUS the cost of your pendant. YOU choose your pendant from a wide variety of shells, semi-precious stones, glass or bone. These pendant prices vary from $2.00 - $30.00. Your 15% Bead Student Discount will be applied to the pendant of your choice. none scheduled at this time. please contact the store to show interest.
	Double Stranded Silk Bracelet $30.00** +gst Learn to make a beautiful, intricate looking bracelet using silk, stone chips, czech fire polished glass and size 6 seed beads. Sunday, May 30

advanced beading classes: Our advanced beading classes require each student to have taken either our beginners chandelier earring class OR our beginners wire and chain necklace and earrings class prior to enrolling; OR have the equivalent beading experience. You must be comfortable using all three hand tools and know how to 'loop' confidently. This will ensure you have a successful and enjoyable time in our advanced classes.
	ADVANCED - Wire-Wrapped Cluster Earrings $40.00 +gst Learn wire wrapping - the most secure method to attach beads to chain, wire, frames or other beads. Make beautiful earrings using wire to dangle Swarovski crystals and crystal drops from twisted circular forms using the "wrapping" method. Maximum 5 students so book early. Maximum 5 students. Thursday, April 22 & Thursday, June 17
	NEW!! Make Your Own Wire Findings $35.00* +gst Create your own findings with silver plated or copper wire! Learn to make loops, wrap loops, wrap a top-drilled (horizontally drilled) drop, create a hook clasp, and a 'S' clasp. Also, create several fantastic styles of simple earwires perfect for your specific projects and YOUR creativity! * Option to upgrade to Gold plated wire for an additional $5.00. Sunday, March 14; Thursday, April 8 & Thursday, June 10
	ADVANCED - Peyote Stitch Amulet Bag - with Japanese Delicas $70.00 +gst This is a TWO-PART class with Arvita running the show. She's a fantastic teacher that we have come in to teach this amazing class. The first 2 1/2 hour class, you will choose one of three patterns for your piece, choose your colors, learn to start the peyote stitch TWICE, learn the weave, and you'll learn how to break-out and replace wrong beads in your pattern. Then it's homework time! Between Part One and Part Two (generally 3 - 4 weeks) you will finish the tubular bag portion of your piece. In Part Two (also 2 1/2 hrs.) you will return with any questions or concerns (i.e. I made a mistake in my pattern. How do I get that bead out?). You will learn how to finish the bag using Swarovski Crystals and glass dagger beads. You will also learn various methods of doing a strap - flat or tubular stitch? Your choice. This class is very much individually driven ... and so much fun! Some students even meet back here at the store to do their homework together! maximum 5 students per class for this one! none scheduled at this time. please contact the store to show interest.

THE FINE PRINT: CLASS INFORMATION / REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

WHEN? sundays 11:30a - 1:30p or thursdays 5:30p - 7:30p

WHERE? At our fantastic store of course...

See our address, directions and a map on our contact page

1. Basic Beading Classes require no previous knowledge or experience!

2. The Advanced Beading Classes require students to take either the Chandelier Earring Class OR the Wire and Chain Class PRIOR to enrolling.

3. All classes require a minimum of 3 people to attend with a maximum of 7.

4. All tools required will be provided at the store (and are available to purchase).

5. All classes require FULL PAYMENT IN ADVANCE by Visa or M/C over the phone or in person with Visa, M/C, Cash or Interac.

6. ALL CLASSES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. If you cannot attend send a friend or another beading addict in your place.

7. Receive 15% discount off all regular priced beads and findings you buy in the store at the time of your class.

8. One group may book out an entire class and pay for 7 students. You choose which class we teach!

9. Excellent opportunity for: employee team-building, a bridal party, a stagette-day-event, or even a birthday group!

10. For 12 years of age and older. We can certainly flex on this one should the young person have some beading skills to start!

11. Register early to secure a seat … classes fill up quickly!