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Quartz Crystal Craze Necklace- Beginner Level |
| Arlene Muzyka |
| Sat 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon |
| Learn the basics of bead stringing to create a 23" classic and elegant necklace. Kit contains beads, bead jackets, spacer beads, toggle clasp and bead caps in sterling silver. Stringing wire and crimp beads are also included. A choice of colors and stones will be available. Class fee $50. Kit fee $55. |
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Pinch Bead Bracelet- IntermediateLevel |
| Dottie Hoeschen |
| Sat 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Embellish a base of pinch beads with bugles and seed beads to create an easy bracelet. The technique once learned will lend itself to creating many variations. Students will learn right angle weave and embellishing techniques. Kit contains beads, thread, needle and a toggle clasp. Students should bring scissors, ruler, beading matt or board, watch glue (optional) and wax (optional.) Class fee $80. Kit fee $25. |
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Embellished Netted Bracelet- All Levels |
| Phyllis Fogel |
| Sat 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
| The bracelet is created in two steps. First you will learn the netting stitch to create your background canvas. Then Phyllis will help your imagination go wild embellishing the surface with decorative beads. Kit contains 2 tubes of seed beads, a bag of decorative beads, beading needles, beading thread and beeswax. Students should bring scissors, a work surface, a beading light and extension cord to class. Class fee $45. Kit fee $25. |
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Right Angle Weave Bracelet- All Levels |
| Karen Lutz |
| Sat 12:00 Noon - 3:00 PM |
| After learning the single-needle version of right angle weave, we will learn various methods of embellishing the base to create different looks. You will be able to customize a bracelet to fit your every whim. Kits contains nymo, needles, size 11 seed beads, tiger tail wire, crimp beads, clasp, button, your choice of freshwater pearls or gem chips, hooks & eyes, and miscellaneous beads. Bring a light, pad to bead on, wire cutters and chain nose pliers. Class fee $55. Kit fee $35. |
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PMC Beginnings |
| Marti Brown |
| Sat 1:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Using rubber stamps, cookie cutters and other things that make an impression, explore the marvels of Precious Metal Clay. Create jewelry or small sculpture by working with your fingers and simple tools that you can find, make yourself or purchase. Fire the pieces in the kiln and watch them come out fine silver. Kit contains 1 package of PMC and a deck of playing cards. Students should bring work light and clay tools. Class fee $45. Kit fee $45. |
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Chock Full O'Knots- IntermediateLevel |
| Dottie Hoeschen |
| Sat 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Using only three different types of knots, students will create a lively and original beaded necklace. Kit contains waxed linen, beads, and donut. Students should bring scissors, rulet, watch glue (optional), macrame board and quilting pins. Class fee $80. Kit fee $25. |
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Coils and Spirals 2- Beginner Level |
| Ann Glaser |
| Sat 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
| Create wire coils and spirals and then attach them along with colorful beads to a chain bracelet. The kit contains a chain bracelet, and wire and beads to complete the project. Students should bring chain nose pliers, round nose pliers, flat nose pliers, flush cutters and a ruler. For those without tools an optional tool kit will be available for $25. Class fee $50. Kit fee $25. (Optional purchase of tools for $25.00.) |
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Sunday, April 3, 2005 |
Bead Crochet - Beginner Level |
| Karen Lutz |
| Sun 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Using just chain and slip stitches we will create a tubular rope that can take on many different looks simply by changing the beads used. Kit contains size 6 seed beads, size 8 pearl cotton and size 7 steel crochet hook. Bring a light, pad to bead on, wire cutters and chain nose pliers. Class fee $55. Kit fee $30. |
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Coils and Spirals- Beginner Level |
| Ann Glaser |
| Sun 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon |
| Create wire coils and spirals and then attach them along with colorful beads to a chain bracelet. Kit contains a chain bracelet, wire and beads to complete the project. Students should bring chain nose pliers, round nose pliers, flat nose pliers, flush cutters and a ruler. For those without tools, an optional tool kit will be available for $25. Class fee $50. Kit fee $25. (Optional purchase of tools for $25.00.) |
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Fibula Fantasy - Intermediate Level |
| Marti Brown |
| Sun 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Let the ancient Greeks and Romans inspire you while making one piece wire pins. Make two styles of fibula; one in plain wire and then one to embellish with beads, charms and wire to make it uniquely yours. Kit includes wire, beads and charms. Students should bring chain nose pliers, round nose pliers, flat nose pliers, flush cutters and a ruler. For those without tools an optional tool kit will be available for $25. Class fee $55. Kit fee $30. (Optional purchase of tools for $25.00.) |
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Round and Royal Bracelet - Beginner Level |
| Linda Gettings |
| Sun 12:00 Noon - 3:00 PM |
| It's a brand new design from Linda Gettings taught for the first time here at Berks Bead Bazaar. Students will finish the bracelet and probably start a second one before the class is over. No...it's not bead crochet. Kit contains the materials needed for the project. For additional information, email Linda Class fee $50. Kit fee $20. |
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Donut Bracelet - All Levels |
| Phyllis Fogel |
| Sun 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| This unique bracelet is easy to make. Once the basic bracelet is done using a brick stitch, you can add dangles between the stones to give your bracelet a special flare. The kit contains stone donuts, size 8 hex or round beads, size 11 seed beads, a clasp, head pins, a small bag of decorative beads, beading needle, beading thread and beeswax. Students should bring to class scissors, a work surface, chain nose pliers, wire cutters, a work light and extension cord. Class fee $45. Kit fee $40. |
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