Ankle Appeal
with Karyn
7/24 Thu. 10-11:30am
8/6 Wed. 6:30-8pm
Fee: $20
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Just in time for summer! Use a dash of crystals, and
a pinch of frills for an anklet that will appeal to all. Beginner.
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Bangladesh
with Brooke Innocenti
9/7 Sun. 10-3pm
Fee: $55
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Create this textured bracelet that has luscious
fringe around the crystal button that becomes a focal
embellishment as well as a clasp Prerequisite:
Knowledge of peyote stitch.
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Byzantine Bracelet
with Barb
8/14 Thu. 10-1pm & 6:30-9:30pm
Fee: $35
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This form of chainmaille is a terrific way to get started.
It looks complicated and difficult but is really quite simple.
Prerequisite: Experience with pliers.
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Caterpillar Bracelet
with Barb
7/25 Fri. 10-12pm & 6:30-8:30pm
Fee: $25
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Use up your stash of beads or start from
scratch to create a one-of-a-kind fringe bracelet. All levels.
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Coiled Bangle
with Sandra Lupo
8/8 Fri. 10-4pm
Fee: $65
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Have a fun day coiling and create not one but two bangle
bracelets- a prototype in copper and another with sterling
silver. You will also work with heavy gauge wire to
shape and hammer a sturdy and easily functioning clasp.
Design your bracelets with lampworked beads, Bali beads,
or any large-holed beads. Prerequisite: Wonderful
wire class or basic wire skills.
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Coral Ice
with Mychelle Kendrick
7/16 Wed. 6:30-9:30pm
Fee: $35
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This elegant or funky bracelet uses ultra fine
beading wire, czech crystals, pearls, seed
beads, and any variety of beads. Great for
Bead Soup! Easy beading techniques, fringe
construction, and attaching a clasp with crimps
will be demonstrated. All Levels.
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Cosmic Dangle Earrings
with Mychelle Kendrick
8/27 Wed. 6:30-9:30pm
Fee: $35
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These dazzling earrings shine with the sparkle
that only Swarovski components can provide.
Capturing cosmic rings and adding several dangles
creates an elegant earring worthy of any event.
Knowledge of right-angle weave helpful- must be
able to see and work with size 15 beads.
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Crimping 101
with Barb
7/18 Fri. or 8/12 Tue. or 9/10 Wed.
10-12pm & 6:30-8:30pm
Fee: $30 (includes partial kit)
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Graduate from an elastic bracelet to a long-lasting,
secure piece of jewelry. You'll design two bracelets
and learn to use the crimping plier. Beginner.
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Crystal Cuff
with Brooke Innocenti
8/15 Fri. 6:30-10:30pm
Fee: $45
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Make this fun, beautiful bracelet by encircling beads in a
square stitch base with crystals and seed bead loops.
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Crystal Helix Bracelet with Barb
(Donna's Original Design)
8/1 Fri. 10-1pm & 6:30-9:30pm
Fee: $35
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This classic woven design goes one step further for a
totally different look, thanks to Donna and Barb.
You'll work with our beloved 4mm crystals (AB and 2X
colors are stunning) and walk away with beautiful sparkling
bracelet. All levels.
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Dutch Spiral
with Mychelle Kendrick
9/17 Wed. 6:30-9:30pm
Fee: $35
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Learn the construction of a classic, swirly Dutch Spiral.
Create a bead, a section to float, or an entire necklace
the choice is yours. Variations and color combinations
are endless. Basic peyote knowledge helpful.
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Earring Workshop
7/10 Thu. or 8/22 Fri. or 9/16 Tue. 10-11am & 6-7pm
Fee: $15 (includes supplies)
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A great quick course for learning the basics of
making dangle earrings with head pins and
jewelry pliers. Beginner.
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Flat Peyote Bracelet
with Barb
7/29 Tue. 10-12:30pm or 6:30-9:00pm
Fee: $30
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Always in demand, learn the basic but
essential off-loom weaving stitch. Create a
flat strip that can later be completed as a
bracelet. You will work with large beads
(8/0 size) to allow you to understand how to
apply this technique. Beginner.
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Flower Corsage Bracelet
with Brooke Innocenti
9/21 Sun. 10-2pm
Fee: $45
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Use a herringbone base with embellishment
of six peyote leaves to make a beautiful
flower. Intermediate- working
knowledge of peyote required.
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Get Konnected
with Karyn
7/17 Thu. 10-12:30 & 6:30-9pm
Fee: $30
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A new bracelet with lots of links to practice
your pig-tailing skills. With a pretty toggle,
silver connector pieces, and sparkly beads,
you'll want to wear this every day. Warning:
everyone will want you to make one for them
too! Earring workshop or experience with
pliers.
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Goosebump Bracelet
with Brooke
7/11 Fri. 6:30-9:30pm
Fee: $35
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We will apply peyote stitch to create this
colorful, bumpy-textured bracelet. Using
different sizes of beads there are variety of
finished looks that can be achieved.
Previous knowledge of peyote helpful, but
not required.
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Japanese Lattice Weave Watch Bracelet
with Sandra Lupo
9/18 Thu. 6:30-10pm
Fee: $40
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Chose a fun and fashionable watch face available
through the shop or update your old watch with a
new look. Working with sterling silver jump
rings and colored accents, you will weave a flat
double strip of jump rings for your individualized
watch bracelet. Prerequisite: Earring Workshop
or familiarity with pliers.
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M&M Wire Woven Cuff
with Mychelle Kendrick
8/10 Sun. 10-2pm
Fee: $45
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Loaded with Swarovski crystals and pearls, this bracelet
is over the top. Combine everything and anything you
can fit on wire and you will have a stunning,
one-of-a-kind wirework bracelet. No two are alike.
No wire experience necessary.
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Magical Crystal Cuff
with Barb
9/19 Fri. 10-1pm & 6:30-9:30pm
Fee: $35
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Practice using the new magic crimper to make
this sparkly, woven flex wire cuff. The
crystals on this bracelet travel and twinkle on
the colorful wire. Beginner.
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Netted Rope Bracelet
with Barb
9/9 Tue. 10-1pm & 6:30-9:30pm
Fee: $35
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Using the easy and versatile netting technique,
create this airy and soft bangle. The bracelet
uses two colors of seed beads and a cone finishing
technique. Earring workshop or experience with pliers.
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Night Knotters
with Donna
8/28 Thu. 6:30-9:30pm
Fee: $40
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Learn to string and professionally knot a necklace.
This is the preferred method for semi-precious, natural
beads for weight distribution and security. Instruction
includes attaching a clasp, using french wire, design
techniques, alternate stringing, and closure choices.
All levels.
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Not So Heavy Metal Band
with Barb
9/4 Thu. 10-1pm & 6:30-9:30pm
Fee: $35
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Link jump rings together to weave a supple metal
cloth-like bracelet. A traditional chainmaille
with a little contemporary bling! Prerequisite:
Earring Workshop, experience with pliers.
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Orbital Oasis
with Kirsty Oliver
7/31 Thu. or 9/5 Fri. 6:30-9pm
Fee: $30
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This chainmaille bracelet is out of this world!
It's elegant but weighty enough to eclipse the rest!
Intermediate. Must have some experience handling
jump ring and pliers.
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R.A.W. Beauty
with Barb
7/23 Wed. 6:30-10:30pm
8/7 Thu. 10-2pm
Fee: $45
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Right Angle Weave at its most basic level is simply
stunning in this cuff. Learn this challenging but
versatile stitch that will open doors to many
creative adventures. We will use 4mm Swarovski crystals
and pearls to create a cuff that is both sparkly and soft.
Add a fabulous clasp to enhance its RAW beauty. Beginner,
some off-loom weaving experience helpful.
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Reptilian Herringbone
with Mychelle Kendrick
8/13 Wed. 6:30-9:30pm
Fee: $35
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Create a snakeskin-like bracelet while
learning the flat herringbone/Ndebbele technique.
This supple, slinky textural bracelet is a
great class for beaders of all levels. Large
beads make this design fly by- youÕll be
wearing it in no time. All levels.
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Reversible Peyote
with Barb
8/20 Wed. 10-12:30 & 6:30-9pm
Fee: $30
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Weave triangle seed beads to create this
bracelet that is reversible. This class
is for those who know basic peyote and
would like to advance their skills using
the two-drop, odd-count peyote.
Prerequisite: Basic Flat Payote.
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Scalloped Edge Bracelet
with Brooke
7/27 Sun. 10-3pm
Fee: $55
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This right-angle weave band can be dressed up
with a center row of just about any 4mm beads.
Make it casual with pearls and a seed bead edging or
add shimmer with sparkling crystal instead of
pearls. Prerequisite: knowledge of right-
angle weave.
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The Shag Bracelet
with Brooke
8/26 Tue. 6-9pm
Fee: $35
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Make this fun shag of shimmers bracelet by
beading different amounts of beads in different
sizes. It will be the best bracelet you wear.
Knowledge of beading is helpful.
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Sparkly Spiral Bracelet
with Mychelle Kendrick
7/30 Wed. 6:30-9:30pm
Fee: $35
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This class combines an assortment of sparkly
beads and Swarovski cubes and crystals to
create a fabulous clasp-free necklace. This
variation on the classic spiral lends itself
to lots of creativity and color combinations.
A great way to incorporate those wonderful
cubes into your work. Designed for all
levels but also a great beginner class- really!
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Vintage Lace Bracelet
with Barb
7/15 Tue. 10-12:30 & 6:30-9pm
Fee: $30
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Weave a delicate bracelet using small seed
beads and Swarovski crystals in a feminine
and lacey pattern. All levels.
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Vintage Lace Necklace
with Barb
9/12 Fri. 10-1pm & 6:30-9:30pm
Fee: $35
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Students will learn to make a delicate, woven
necklace with seed beads and Swarovski crystals.
Different color choices can give this necklace a
soft, look or make a dramatic statement. Either
way, the sparkling necklace will be feminine and
elegant. All levels.
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Vintaj Finding Workshop
with Karyn
8/19 Tue. 6-7pm
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Eagerly awaited...finally here! An in-shop
demo and hands-on help to get you started
with some of the innovative, natural brass
findings. Call for class and kit fee.
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Wonderful Wire
with Sandra Lupo
9/14 Sun. 10-4pm
Fee: $75
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Understand wire versatility for wrapping beads,
making dangles, clasps, ear wires, cages and
finger rings. Learn how wire working tools
transform wire into spiraled, twisted, coiled
and hammered jewelry components. A must for
aspiring wire jewelry makers! Prerequisite:
Earring workshop or some experience with pliers.
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- Payment is required in full to guarantee your space. Class size is limited
- Payment may be transferred to another class up to one week before the class, less a
$5 fee.
- Payment is refundable up to one week before the class, less a $5 Fee.
- No refunds for cancellations one week or less before class or for "no-shows"
- Full refund is issued for any classes cancelled by The Birds and the Beads.
HINT: Register early or the class may be
cancelled the week before if there is not
adequate sign-up.
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- Payment is required in full to guarantee your space. Class size is limited
- Payment may be transferred to another class up to one week before the class, less a
$5 fee.
- Payment is refundable up to one week before the class, less a $5 Fee.
- No refunds for cancellations one week or less before class or for "no-shows"
- Full refund is issued for any classes cancelled by The Birds and the Beads.
HINT: Register early or the class may be
cancelled the week before if there is not
adequate sign-up.
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Classes by Date
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July
- 7/10 Thu. Earring Workshop
- 7/11 Fri. Goosebump
- 7/15 Tue. Vintage Lace Bracelet
- 7/16 Wed. Coral Ice Bracelet
- 7/17 Thu. Get Konnected
- 7/18 Fri. Crimping 101
- 7/23 Wed. RAW Beauty
- 7/24 Thu. Ankle Appeal
- 7/25 Fri. Caterpillar Bracelet
- 7/27 Sun. Scalloped Edge
- 7/29 Tue. Flat Peyote
- 7/30 Wed. Sparkly Spiral
- 7/31 Thu. Orbital Oasis
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August
- 8/1 Fri. Crystal Helix
- 8/6 Wed. Ankle Appeal
- 8/7 Thu. RAW Beauty
- 8/8 Fri. Coiled Bangle
- 8/10 Sun. M&M Wire Cuff
- 8/12 Tue. Crimping 101
- 8/13 Wed. Reptillian Herringbone
- 8/14 Thu. Byzantine Bracelet
- 8/15 Fri. Crystal Cuff
- 8/19 Tue. Vintaj Findings Workshop
- 8/20 Wed. Reversible Flat Peyote
- 8/22 Fri. Earring Workshop
- 8/26 Tue. Shag Bracelet
- 8/27 Wed. Cosmic Dangle Earrings
- 8/28 Thu. Night Knotters
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September
- 9/4 Thu. Not So Heavy Metal Band
- 9/5 Fri. Orbital Oasis
- 9/7 Sun. Bangladesh
- 9/9 Tue. Netted Rope Bracelet
- 9/10 Wed. Crimping 101
- 9/12 Fri. Vintage Lace Necklace
- 9/14 Sun. Wonderful Wire
- 9/16 Tue. Earring Workshop
- 9/17 Wed. Dutch Spiral
- 9/18 Thu. Japanese Lattice Watch
- 9/19 Fri. Magical Crystal Cuff
- 9/21 Sun. Flower Corsage Bracelet
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