Saturday - April 3rd - (Simple Cold Connections) - In this class, you will learn two simple methods of cold connection: wire rivets and tube rivets. You will see how to measure and fit rivets, and you will set them into a simple practice pendant of copper, brass, and sterling. We will discuss how to make rivets part of your design, as well as how to make them blend in. We will also talk about texturing and finishing metal pieces. A handout provides information on sources and techniques. (Supplies are $7.00 to the teacher day of class.)
 Fee: $35.00     Deposit:  $17.50         Instructor: Rikki Mitman        Time: 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Monday- April 5th - (Arrow Ladder Bracelet) - A two step needle and thread process, the Arrow Ladder is quick and easy to make. It starts with a ladder stitch base using either size 6 or size 8 seed beads and is the embellished with size 8 or size 11 seed beads. The embellishment forms an arrow head shape. It can be made using one color for the base and another color for the embellishment. However, we will use 5 different colors for the embellishment! Definitely a bracelet to express yourself in color!
    Fee: $20.00     Deposit:  $10.00        Instructor: Donie Stowers        Time: 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m

 

Saturday - April 10th- (Basic Beading) - The Basic Beading class will show students how to design their custom made jewelry. This class is great for first time bead stringers, as students will receive instructions for making a bracelet and pair of earrings in the class. (Supplies and an instruction booklet are included in the class fee.)
 Fee: $25.00      Deposit:  $12.50         Instructor: Chawnia Meeks        Time: 10:30 am - 12:30 p.m.

 

Wednesday - April 14th - (Spiraling Lentil Bracelet) - A new bead for us to play with, the Czech glass lentil is a small flat, round bead with an off set hole. The bracelet is made with needle and thread in the single spiral stitch. It requires 2 sizes of seed beads. Definitely something different! (Supplies not included.)
   Fee: $20.00     Deposit:  $10.00        Instructor: Donie Stowers        Time: 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Saturday - April 17h- (Basic Beading) - The Basic Beading class will show students how to design their custom made jewelry. This class is great for first time bead stringers, as students will receive instructions for making a bracelet and pair of earrings in the class. (Supplies and an instruction booklet are included in the class fee.)
 Fee: $25.00      Deposit:  $12.50         Instructor: Chawnia Meeks        Time: 10:30 am - 12:30 p.m.

 

Saturday - April 17h- (Elegant Wire Ring) - This is an intermediate level project, so the student nees to have some experience with wire. In this class the student will learn to make a stunning wire wrapped ring using more advanced skills, taking their work to a new, more sophisticated level. Using square and half round wire, the student will learn to construct a setting for a cabochon and an attractive elegant band. (Supplies not included)
 Fee: $40.00      Deposit:  $20         Instructor: Annette Kinslow        Time: 2:30 pm - 5:30 p.m.

Monday - April 19th - (Flower Fringe Bracelet) - It is time to jump into spring with a flower fringe bracelet. The bracelet is made with our beautiful assortment of Czech glass flower beads, seed beads and crystals for bling on your arm. This is a fun needle and thread project! (Supplies not included).
 Fee: $20.00     Deposit:  $10.00        Instructor: Donie Stowers        Time: 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Saturday - April 24th - (Kumihimo Bracelet) -  In this class, you will learn how to use braiding technique and how to use the Kumihimo circle disk along with the thread and seed beads.  Kumihimo is appealing new way to create a bracelet in class. (Supplies not included.)
 Fee: $ 25.00    Deposit:  $12.50         Instructor: Paige Kuechler        Time: 10:30 am - 12:30 p.m.