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Classes offered at Beadazzled
To register for a class, please call us at (316) 265-0667.
Glass Bead Making 101
Come learn the art of lampworking by melting glass rods over a torch and creating your own unique glass beads! In this three hour course, you値l learn the techniques to apply molten glass to a mandrel and form beads into different shapes. Pulling stringer and using frit are things you値l be very familiar with by the end of class. Come join us in this state of the art studio with the best equipment, and find out what all the fun is about!
Cost is $70 and includes an additional 2 hours of studio time at your convenience for more bead making!
Saturday, January 14, 1:00 - 4:00
Saturday, February 11, 11:00 - 2:00
Saturday, March 17, 10:00 - 1:00
Saturday, April 14, 10:00 - 1:00
Glass Bead Making 102
Are you wanting more from your bead making? Then take the next step in this 3 hour class designed to teach you intermediate techniques for surface decorations on your beads. We値l cover using silver foil, encasing, making twisties, and applying millefiore. Some previous bead making experience required.
$70 includes supplies
Saturday, January 28, 10:00 - 1:00
Saturday, March 3, 1:00 - 4:00
Saturday, April 21, 10:00 - 1:00
Precious Metal Clay Jewelry
 It's so easy! Using silver clay and a few basic tools, you can make stunning jewelry that is .999% pure silver. We'll take you step by step through the entire process, and you'll go home with finished pieces. You can choose to make pendants, earrings, or bracelet charms. Best of all, you don't need a kiln; the pieces can be torch fired with a micro torch you can purchase at any hardware store!
Cost is about $65 and includes materials and
10 grams of silver clay.
Saturday, February 4, 1:00 - 5:00
Saturday, March 17, 1:00 - 5:00
Saturday, April 28, 1:00 - 5:00 (This will be an advanced PMC class. Details to come.)
Animal Print Glass Beads
Tigers, zebras, and cheetas...oh my. Learn to make your own glass animal print beads. Put on your safari gear and join us for a wild day of bead making! Previous lampworking experience required.
Cost is only $60 and includes glass and supplies.
Saturday, March 24, 10:00 - 1:00
Jewelry Designing
In this introduction to jewelry making class, you will be designing your own jewelry. We'll discuss tools and proper usuage, crimp beads, headpins, adding a drop pendant from a necklace, and wirewrapping for earrings.
$10 plus cost the of your beads and supplies
Wednesday, January 18, 5:30 - 7:00
Wednesday, February 15, 5:30 - 7:00
Wednesday, March 14, 5:30 - 7:00
Wednesday, April 18, 5:30 - 7:00
Wire Wrapped Flower Rings
Wire wrapping beads into a flower is a snap! Learn to fashion wire and beads into this darling ring. Make one for you and one for a friend, because when they see 'em, they'll want one!
Cost is $40 and includes supplies
Saturday, January 28, 10:00 - 12:00
Saturday, March 31, 12:00 - 2:00
Viking Knit Bracelet
Using thin wire, you learn "weaving" techniques to make this lovely bracelet. You may add large hole beads to embellish, if you like.
$45 includes materials (excluding beads)
Saturday, January 28, 12:00 - 2:00
Saturday, February 18, 10:00 - 12:00
Saturday, March 31, 10:00 - 12:00
Polymer Clay
In this two hour class we cover some basic techniques of working with polymer clay. Each student will create a fun and whimsical steampunk owl pendant or brooch using stamps, gears and other watch components.
Saturday, January 21, 10:00 - 12:00
Saturday, February 25, 10:00 - 12:00
Saturday, March 24, 10:00 - 12:00
Pearl & Wire Pendant
This beautiful pendant will have your friends jealous! A mixture of pearls are wired together and accented by coils. The pendant can then be hung from a cord, ribbon, chain, or strand of beads.
Cost is $45 and includes supplies
Saturday, February 18, 12:00 - 2:00
Wire Wrapped Rings
Learn wire wrapping techniques to make these rings. Each will be unique depending on the beads you choose. One for you and one for a friend!
Saturday, February 18, 2:00 - 4:00
Crochet Beaded Bracelet
You'll be amazed at what you can design with fine wire, a few beads, and a crochet hook! Each bracelet will reflect your own creativity and style.
Cost is $40 and includes supplies
Class dates coming soon!
Intermediate Lampworking Classes
February 18 & 19
 Class participants will explore wide variety of enamel applications and effects with 104 COE glass beads, including straight line stringer application in the two-day class. This class is designed for intermediate beadmakers with the intention of expanding the student痴
arsenal of design techniques into the wonderful world of enamels. We値l explore how to apply enamels to create vivid backgrounds ,gentle color fades, faux surfaces and streaky lines, among other effects. As you become comfortable with the properties of enamels and learn how to avoid some common pit falls, you値l also become familiar with wide variety of colors available from vivid to natural. We will also explore stringer application with an emphasis on drawing straight lines with crisp connections and working with thin stringers. The classes are loaded
with information, supported with multiple handouts, and always tailored to the student痴 need and requests. Practice time follows each demonstration to build skills and comfort one step at time, troubleshooting at each level.
Cost is about $375
April 21 & 22, 2012
Class description coming soon!
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