Wire and Crystal Earrings 

Monday, January 23rd, 6:30-9:30

$35 plus materials

Students will learn some basic principals of working with wire while creating these blingy crystal wrapped elipses.   These unique earrings are made in one piece.....earwires and all!!

Skill level:   all

Materials:   20 and 26 gauges wire, sterling or silver filled, and approx. 70-3mm crystal bicones.

Instructor:   Pamela Cashdollar

Leather Wrap Bracelet

Monday, January 30th, 6:30-9:30

$35 plus materials

Patterned Bead Embroidery Lace Collar

Saturday, Feb. 4th, 11-5

$65 plus materials

Give this new way to learn the art of bead embroidery a try.  Each participant will get their choice of a lace overlay kit provided by the instructor.  Each design will be different, but the process will be the same. Your projects will vary in size, design, and color.  Lace overlays in various sizes, are included in the class fee, and will be available a couple of weeks before class.  They will come with a list of recommended supplies so that you can gather what you need.

Note:   there will be different sizes of lace overlays available.   The picture is of a very large one.

Skill level:   advanced beginner to intermediate.

Materials:   list will be available with lace kit.

Instructor:   Barb Cherwaty

 

Wired Up Heart and Crystal Pendant

Wednesday, Feb. 8th, 6-9

A new class just in time for Valentine's Day!!   Students will learn to work with wire while they create a stylized heart using wire, wrap it with seed beads, then hang a sweet Swarovski elements heart from the bottom.

Skill level:   all

Materials:   wire, small amount 11/0 seed beads, 1-6mm bicone crystal, Swarovski elements heart drop.

Instructor:   Pamela Cashdollar

Crystal Clay Workshop

Saturday, Feb.11th, 12-2

$30 plus materials

Bring out your bling with this exciting new product!!   Crystal Clay is a colored two part epoxy clay that sticks to almost surface.   It is the perfect medium to hold Swarovski elements chatons (small, crystal shapes) to encrust anything!   In this introduction to Crystal Clay, students can choose a ring or pendant to crystalize.

Skill level:   all

Materials:   1 Crystal Clay kit, and various chatons (color kits will be available at CBB)

Instructor:   Barb Cherwaty

You have seen those leather and bead wrap 'Chan Luu' bracelets on your friends and in some popular jewelry catalogs.   Well, you can make your own for far less than in the catalogs, and they are easy to boot!   Make one for every outfit in your closet!!

 

Skill level:   all

Materials:   1.5mm leather cord, nylon thread, and 6mm beads (all available at CBB)

Instructor:   Pamela Cashdollar

 

Basic Peyote Bracelet

Saturday, Feb. 18th, 11-3

$45 plus materials

Learn the basics of even count peyote stitch while making this lovely color blended bracelet.   Pam will teach this using larger (size 8) seed beads to make it easier for you to see what you are doing....once you master the basics, you will be confidant enough to use any size!!

Skill level:  beginner

Materials:   2 colors size 8/0 seed beads, 3-hole slide clasp, size 10 needles, 6lb. fireline

Instructor:   Pamela Cashdollar

Freestyle Bead Embroidery

Sunday, Feb. 19th, 12-5

$55 plus materials 
A great class for beginners and intermediates who want to refine techniques.  Starting with the process of inspiration and design. we will then discuss color palettes, material choices, preparation, stitching, and finishing.  Participants will be provided with written instructions,  and other valuable resources.  We will be working on your actual piece in class, while utilizing practice pieces for each step that will be supplied by instructor.

Skill level:  beginner to intermediate

Materials:  focal of your choice, and a variety of seed beads and accent beads, beading needles and fireline, lacy's stiff stuff and ultrasuede backing

Instructor:   Barb Cherwaty

Square Kumihimo Silk Necklace

Saturday, Feb. 25th, 11-3

$45 plus materials

Looking for a simple, quick and elegant way to show off a treasured pendant or gemstone?   Whether you have done kumihimo braiding or not, you will find this easy to make braid an exciting addition to your beading skills.   Various ways of attaching your pendant will also be discussed.

Skill level:  all

Materials:   8 yards silk ribbon or cords of the same size, kumihimo disc, beading thread, E6000,end caps, eye pins and clasp

Instructor:   Carolyn Oliver

  

  

  

Pearl Knotting

Monday, February 27th, 6:30-9:30

$35 plus materials

Learn the time honored technique of knotting beads.   Knotting between beads creates a wonderful draped necklace that cannot be achieved any other way.   And it is not just for pearls!

Skill level:   all

Materials:    one strand of pearls and a clasp

Instructor:   Pamela Cashdollar

Egyptian Coil Bracelet

Saturday, March 10th, 11-2

$35 plus Materials

Skill level:   all

Materials:

 Instructor:   Jan Durkin

  

Fun with Fusing

Sunday, March 25th, 12-4

$45 plus materials

Hoops and circles and links… it’s all the rage! Explore the technique of fusing fine silver with a butane torch and create links for bracelets, necklaces and earrings! It’s instant gratification without the need for solder or chemicals.  Students will enhance three finished earring projects with wire wrapped gemstones, and if they prefer to add more personality -- students can hammer, stamp or oxidize their project.

Skill level:   all, must be able to follow detailed instructions

Materials:  14 gauge fine wire, 28 gauge sterling wire, 2 matching briolettes (6x8mm) 10 small gemstone rondelles (2-3mm) 3 pair sterling earwires.   All will be available from either CBB or instructor.   Students need to bring the following if possible:   chasing hammer, texture hammer, metal stamps, bench block and base, plastic or rawhide mallet, small diamond files, flush wire cutters, 2 pair flat nose pliers.

Safety restriction:  Pull long hair inot a pony tail and wear cotton or other natural fiber clothing.

Instructor:   Jan Durkin

Pearl Knotting

Monday, March 26th, 6:30-9:30

$35 plus materials

Learn the time honored technique of knotting beads.   Knotting between beads creates a wonderful draped necklace that cannot be achieved any other way.   And it is not just for pearls!

Skill level:   all

Materials:    one strand of pearls and a clasp

Instructor:   Pamela Cashdollar