Resin
Sunday, May 19th
12:00-4:00
Create story telling jewelry where images and relics are encased within resin pieces and arranged into unique jewelry adornments. Let your imagination soar as you learn about the different types of resin available, and how to properly measure, pour and cure the different resins. Try your hand at coloring resin, or using pearlx powders for effects. Whether you are using molds, frames, or metal stampings you’ll discover the many different ways to incorporate resins in your jewelry designs. Float meaningful words in frames, use your favorite photos, make metal collages, and make your own cabs. The possibilities are endless

Russian Spiral
Monday, May 20th
10:30-1:00
This soft and supple cording can go from casual to "sparkling like diamonds". You will learn the Russian Spiral, which is a variation of tubular netting, and you can explore with several different types and sizes of seed beads to get different looks. Try Liisa's spectacular design done with 3mm round Swarovski crystals for an unbelievable sparkling treasure. Suitable for all beaders.

Beaded Embroidery
Wednesday, May 22nd
10:30-3:30
In this class students will learn the basics of bead embroidery. You will learn how to bezel in a cabochon, basic embroidery stitches, adding ultra suede backing, and finishing techniques. With this knowledge you will have what you need to know to make an embroidered piece as small as a pendant or as big as a beaded purse. We will go over design techniques and professional ending techniques. In this class most students should start with a small project like an embroidered cuff or a pendant.

Crochet Cord
Thursday, May 23rd
10:30-1:00
Crocheting with beads is an all time favorite. While the same look can often be created using the kumihimo braiding technique, as in our “Weave a Tale” class, the advantages of working with crochet cord are being able to use a wide variety of patterns with ease. It is also very transportable. Do this while watching tv, on an air plane or when every you have down time. Using the slip stitch you will learn how to create a tubular crocheted rope. We will also discuss different patterns and how to use different shape beads for different looks. You need to know how to do single crochet for this class.

Raspunzel's Flower
Friday, May 24th
1:00-5:00
looked up magical flowers on the internet and it took me to a site for the Disney movie titled Tangled. I thought their flower looked similar to this flower so I decided to name it Rapunzel’s flower. It holds the power of youth and healing. The original netted flower was introduced to me by Barbara Grainger. We have modified it a bit, have her permission to teach it, and bring it’s beauty to you. Here it is shown on a bracelet; however you can use it as part of a necklace, as a brooch, or on a purse, just to give a few ideas. Join us for this great class.

Epoxy Clay
Saturday, May 25th
2:00-4:30
Free Class with Purchase of Supplies
Epoxy Clay is a great medium because it sticks to almost anything and it comes in lots of great colors. Make some BLING designs by adding crystal chatons (pointy back crystals) which come in different sizes, shapes and colors. Add pearlex powders to enhance your piece. Think of the possibilities, cover the heels of some black high heel shoes, use the special findings to make key chains, pendants, and rings. Cover boxes, frames, books, anything! Find out how to make your own center pieces by using filigree, and molds. Great class for all levels.