This class will teach you the art of lampworking, a technique of using a torch and melting glass rods to create various shapes.  Safety and appropriate equipment handling are emphasized. […]

Put your cubic right-angle weave and peyote stitch skills to work in this PRAW bracelet.  Learn to transition from PRAW to peyote stitch and back to PRAW again.  Decrease your peyote to graduate down to fewer stitches per round.  Embellish with Swarovski crystals.  Instructor: Karen Kubby. Prerequisite:  Cubed right-angle weave skills. Registration is $72 and […]

This is a great introduction to wirework.  Two skills are learned and practiced—making a closed wrapped loop and making this loop into another closed loop.  This set of skills allows you to make secure earrings, pendants, and chains.  You will make earrings from Czech pressed glass, stone, fresh water pearls, and Swarovski crystals.   No previous […]

You can make endless figurative beaded pieces with brick stitch.  Learn tricks to be successful.  Make a pair of flat, brick stitched earrings in the shape of a stalk of corn—just right for sweet corn season.  No experience needed.  Instructor: Karen Kubby.  Registration is $68 and includes all materials and instruction. Register in person, via […]

Use memory wire to make a 2-stranded cuff bracelet.  Use a 2-hole bead or spacer bar to connect your two strands.  Learn to use memory wire tools to make loops on the ends of your cuff.  This is a great way for people who normally don’t wear bangles to get a bracelet style without a […]

Take your wire weaving skills to the next step with this new class.  Use square wire to capture a bead with prongs versus a bezel or wire wrapping.  A simple bail will be constructed to create a smooth line when finishing this delicate pendant. This will increase your wire working skills and you will walk away […]