March class schedule will be available online before March 1!

Class prices do not include sales tax.

To register for classes, please stop by the store or call 623-463-2323!

 

Introduction to Bead Stringing
Cost $30.00 (materials included)
Level: Beginner

This is the first class a new beader should invest in taking. Learn all about the many kinds of beads and stringing materials and tools.  You'll make a beautiful Swarovski crystal and sterling silver bracelet. All materials are included. All classes use only the kits and materials provided, with no exceptions. Project colors may vary according to availability.

 

February 4, Saturday 9:30AM - 11:30AM
Instructor: Sarah Meier

February 6, Monday 1:30PM - 3:30PM
Instructor: Stephanie Villalpando

February 8, Wednesday 5:30PM - 7:30PM
Instructor: Stephanie Villalpando

February 11, Saturday 1:30PM - 3:30PM
Instructor: Stephanie Villalpando

February 15, Wednesday 5:30PM - 7:30PM
Instructor: Stephanie Villalpando

February 20, Monday 1:30PM - 3:30PM
Instructor: Stephanie Villalpando

February 22, Wednesday 5:30PM - 7:30PM
Instructor: Stephanie Villalpando

February 29, Wednesday 5:30PM - 7:30PM
Instructor: Stephanie Villalpando

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Introduction to Wire Wrapping
Cost $30 (materials included)
Level: Beginner

Learn the technique used in all kinds of fashion jewelry, connecting chains, beads and dangles.  You’ll create a sparkly pair of Swarovski crystal and sterling silver earrings and a stylish gemstone pendant, and you’ll walk away with an understanding of how to work successfully with hard wires.  All materials included. All classes use only the kits and materials provided, with no exceptions. Project colors may vary according to availability.

January 10, Tuesday 5:30PM - 7:30PM
Instructor: Betty Ott

January 11, Wednesday 1:30PM - 3:30PM
Instructor: Regan Rensel

January 18, Wednesday 1:30PM - 3:30PM
Instructor: Regan Rensel

January 24, Tuesday 5:30PM - 7:30PM
Instructor: Betty Ott

January 25, Wednesday 1:30PM - 3:30PM
Instructor: Regan Rensel

February 7, Tuesday 5:30PM - 7:30PM
Instructor: Betty Ott

February 8, Wednesday 1:30PM - 3:30PM
Instructor: Regan Rensel

February 15, Wednesday 1:30PM - 3:30PM
Instructor: Regan Rensel

February 18, Saturday 9:30AM - 11:30AM
Instructor: Betty Ott

February 21, Tuesday 5:30PM - 7:30PM
Instructor: Betty Ott

February 22, Wednesday 1:30PM - 3:30PM
Instructor: Regan Rense
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February 29, Wednesday 1:30PM - 3:30PM
Instructor: Regan Rensel

 

 

 

 

Kid's Class: Introduction to Beading
Cost $20 (materials included)
Level: Beginner Kids

Keep those kids busy making beautiful beaded jewelry! They'll learn how to design and string a fantastic piece using either sparkly glass beads or coco wood "surfer" beads and sterling silver. Each child will select a charm or focal bead to use in their piece. This is the perfect first class for a budding jewelry designer. Ages 6-14. All materials are included. All classes use only the kits and materials provided, with no exceptions. Project colors may vary according to availability.

 

February 18, Saturday 1:30PM - 3:00PM
Instructor: Stephanie Villalpando

 

 

Advanced Wire Working Pendant
Cost $50 (materials included)
Level: Advanced Wire Working

Learn to create an elaborate and beautiful wire bezel setting for non drilled stones! This beautiful and versatile technique is easily modified for a variety of styles. You must have taken intermediate wire working or have extensive wire experience prior to this class. All materials are included. All classes use only the kits and materials provided, with no exceptions. Project colors may vary according to availability.

February 1, Wednesday 5:30PM – 7:30PM
Instructor: Stephanie Villalpando

 

DNA Spiral Bracelet
Cost $30 (materials included)
Level: Beginner

One of the simplest and quickest beading stitches to learn. If you haven't used a needle and thread this is an excellent introduction. This project may not be completed in class. All classes use only the kits and materials provided, with no exceptions. Project colors may vary according to availability.

February 2, Thursday 5:30PM – 7:30PM
Instructor: Trina Babb

 

Flower Garden Bracelet
Cost $35 (materials included)
Level: Beginner/Intermediate

Bring the beauty of the outdoors with you wherever you go! This class teaches a simple fringe technique to create a colorful and easy to make bracelet with Swarovski crystals, Czech glass flower beads and seed beads. You must know how to crimp prior to taking this class. All materials are included. All classes use only the kits and materials provided, with no exceptions. Project colors may vary according to availability.

February 3, Friday 1:30PM – 3:30PM
Instructor: Trina Babb

 

 

Intermediate Wire Working
Cost $50 (materials included)
Level: Intermediate Wire Working

Take your wire wrapping skills to a new level! Learn the basic techniques necessary to make free form toggles, hook & eye closures, "S" hooks, "V" ear wires and charms. Students will several closures and charms, discus customization techniques and practice work hardening finished silver pieces. You must be very comfortable working with wire to take this class. All materials are included. All classes use only the kits and materials provided, with no exceptions. Project colors may vary according to availability.

February 9, Thursday 1:30PM - 3:30PM
Instructor: Regan Rensel

 

 

Introduction to Working with Leather
Cost $40 (materials included)
Level: Beginner

Learn the basics of working with leather in stylish, fashionable ways. Explore different methods of finishing and decorating as you complete three different leather and sterling silver bracelets. All materials are included. All classes use only the kits and materials provided, no excaptions.

February 10, Friday 1:30PM – 3:30PM
Instructor: Vicki Premo

 

Beginner Chain Maille Earrings
Cost $35 (materials included)
Level: Beginner Chain Maille

Learn three classic chain maille patterns while making three different pairs of chain maille earrings. This is an ideal first chain maille class. All materials are included. All classes use only the kits and materials provided, with no exceptions.

February 10, Friday 5:30PM - 7:30PM
Instructor: Betty Ott

Advanced Wire Working Pendant
Cost $50 (materials included)
Level: Advanced Wire Working

Learn to create an elaborate and beautiful wire bezel setting for non drilled stones! This beautiful and versatile technique is easily modified for a variety of styles. You must have taken intermediate wire working or have extensive wire experience prior to this class. All materials are included. All classes use only the kits and materials provided, with no exceptions. Project colors may vary according to availability.

February 11, Saturday 9:30AM – 11:30AM
Instructor: Stephanie Villalpando

 

Metal Stamping
Cost $35 (materials included)
Level: Beginner

You've seen it in all the beading magazines! Now you can learn to do it yourself! Create custom stamped charms using metal stamps and sterling silver, brass and copper blank charms. You'll never be stuck looking for that perfect charm again, when you can make anything you like!

February 13, Monday 1:30PM - 3:30PM
Instructor: Stephanie Villalpando

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Leather Wrap Bracelet
Cost $30 (materials included)
Level: Beginner

This popular and stylish bracelet wraps Swarovski pearl beads in a channel of rich leather. This project may not be completed in class. All classes use only the kits and materials provided, with no exceptions. Project colors may vary according to availability.

February 14, Tuesday 5:30PM - 7:30PM
Instructor: Vicki Premo

Intro Hemp Bracelet
Cost $30 (materials included)
Level: Beginner

Organic and youthful, knotted hemp jewelry is all the rage! Learn the basics of micro-macramé knotting with this traditional hemp and cane glass bracelet with button closure. THe same knot can be straight or twisted! All classes use only the kits and materials provided, with no exceptions. Project colors and closures may vary according to availability.

February 14, Tuesday 1:30PM - 3:30PM
Instructor: Vicki Premo

 

Helm (Parallel) Chain Maille Bracelet
Cost $75 (materials included)
Level: Advanced Chain Maille

Layers of shiny sterling silver and 14K gold filled jump rings come together to form this tailered chain maille weave. All materials included. You must have extensive chain maille experience prior to taking this class. This project may not be completed in class. All classes use only the kits and materials provided, with no exceptions.

February 14, Tuesday 5:30PM - 7:30PM
Instructor: Betty Ott

 

 

Intermediate Wire Wrapped Cuff Bracelet
Cost $45 (copper materials included), $80 (optional sterling silver upgrade)
Level: Intermediate Wire Working

Learn to create this amazing wire wrapped cuff bracelet using heavy gauge copper wire, finer copper wire and assorted beads. You must be very comfortable with wire to take this class. Project may not be completed in class. All materials are included. Optional sterling silver upgrade available. All classes use only the kits and materials provided, with no exceptions. Project colors may vary according to availability.

February 16, Thursday 1:30PM – 3:30PM
Instructor: Regan Rensel

 

Right Angle Weave
Cost $40 (materials included)
Level: Intermediate

Treat yourself to a splash of glamour! The student will learn the basics of using the right angle stitch and make a lovely bracelet of Swarovski crystals and pearls. Must have experience working with nymo thread prior to taking this class. This project may not be completed in class. All classes use only the kits and materials provided, with no exceptions. Project colors may vary according to availability.

February 16, Thursday 5:30PM – 7:30PM
Instructor: Trina Babb

 

 

Intro to the Torch: Making Headpins & Pinning Elements
Cost $40 (materials included)
Level: Beginner Silver Smithing/Intermediate Wire Working

This fun and easy introduction to working with fire teaches the basic elements of working with a small butane torch to make ball end headpins. We'll discuss fueling the torch and lighting it, safely handling sterling silver in fire, and using sterling silver's natural melting properties to secure elements through pinning procedures. You'll finish an interchangeable wire wrapped bail. You must be very comfortable working with wire to take this class. All materials are included. All classes use only the kits and materials provided, with no exceptions.

February 17, Friday 1:30PM - 3:30PM
Instructor: Trina Babb

 

DNA Spiral Bracelet
Cost $30 (materials included)
Level: Beginner

One of the simplest and quickest beading stitches to learn. If you haven't used a needle and thread this is an excellent introduction. This project may not be completed in class. All classes use only the kits and materials provided, with no exceptions. Project colors may vary according to availability.

February 17, Friday 5:30PM – 7:30PM
Instructor: Vicki Premo

 

Kumihimo Necklace
Cost $45 (materials included)
Level: Beginner

Learn the graeful art of Japanese Kumihimo weaving using nylon cord! We'll show you how to add beads for a more glamorous design, and all of the equipment (Kumihimo disc, bobbins and weight) is yours to keep! This class is perfect for beginners! This project will not be completed in class. All classes use only the kits and materials provided, with no exceptions. Project colors may vary according to availability.

February 21, Monday 1:30PM – 3:30PM
Instructor: Vicki Premo

Cord Knotting
Cost $30 (materials included)
Level: Beginner

This class teaches the traditional technique of knotting between pearls and beads, using both tweezers and an awl. You will complete an 18 inch "Tin Cup" style necklace to take home, and you'll leave with an understanding of how to make and repair classic pearl pieces. All classes use only the kits and materials provided, with no exceptions. Project colors may vary according to availability.

February 23, Thursday 5:30PM - 7:30PM
Instructor: Trina Babb

 

 

Fusing Fine Silver Bracelet
Cost $60 (materials included)
Level: Intermediate Silver Smithing

Learn to Fuse and connect fine silver rings to create amazing custom chains! You will complete a linked chain bracelet and texture the links in any way you choose. This class is a prerequisite for all advanced fusing chain classes. You must have taken our "Introduction to the Torch" or a similar torch safety class to take any of our fusing classes. All materials are included. All classes use only the materials and kits provided, with no exceptions.

February 24, Friday 1:30PM - 3:30PM
Instructor: Trina Babb

 

Advanced Wire Working Pendant
Cost $50 (materials included)
Level: Advanced Wire Working

Learn to create an elaborate and beautiful wire bezel setting for non drilled stones! This beautiful and versatile technique is easily modified for a variety of styles. You must have taken intermediate wire working or have extensive wire experience prior to this class. All materials are included. All classes use only the kits and materials provided, with no exceptions. Project colors may vary according to availability.

February 24, Friday 5:30PM – 7:30PM
Instructor: Stephanie Villalpando

 

 

Leather Wrap Bracelet
Cost $30 (materials included)
Level: Beginner

This popular and stylish bracelet wraps Swarovski pearl beads in a channel of rich leather. This project may not be completed in class. All classes use only the kits and materials provided, with no exceptions. Project colors may vary according to availability.

February 25, Saturday 9:30AM - 11:30AM
Instructor: Sarah Meier

 

Leather Wrap Bracelet
Cost $30 (materials included)
Level: Beginner

This popular and stylish bracelet wraps Swarovski pearl beads in a channel of rich leather. This project may not be completed in class. All classes use only the kits and materials provided, with no exceptions. Project colors may vary according to availability.

February 27, Monday 1:30PM - 3:30PM
Instructor: Stephanie VIllalpando

 

 

 

 

 

Intermediate Wire Wrapped Cuff Bracelet
Cost $45 (copper materials included), $80 (optional sterling silver upgrade)
Level: Intermediate Wire Working

Learn to create this amazing wire wrapped cuff bracelet using heavy gauge copper wire, finer copper wire and assorted beads. You must be very comfortable with wire to take this class. Project may not be completed in class. All materials are included. Optional sterling silver upgrade available. All classes use only the kits and materials provided, with no exceptions. Project colors may vary according to availability.

February 27, Monday 5:30PM – 7:30PM
Instructor: Vicki Premo

 

 

Intermediate Macrame Bracelet
Cost $30 (materials included)
Level: Intermediate

Take your micro-macrame to the next level! Learn to construct the amazing slide clasp found on popular jewelry. Why spend $400 or more for a bracelet when you can make it yourself?! Must have taken Intro Hemp Bracelet or be able to tie macrame square knots before taking this class. All classes use only the kits and materials provided, with no exceptions. Project colors and closures may vary according to availability.

February 28, Tuesday 1:30PM - 3:30PM
Instructor: Vicki Premo

 

Orbital Chain Maille Bracelet
Cost $70 (materials included)
Level: Advanced Chain Maille

Sterling silver jump rings orbit around a hand made chain in this creative version of chain maille All materials included. You must have extensive chain maille experience prior to taking this class. This project may not be completed in class. All classes use only the kits and materials provided, with no exceptions.

February 28, Tuesday 5:30PM - 7:30PM
Instructor: Betty Ott