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Take a Class this Month and get 20% Everything in the Store The Day of your Class
Excludes all consignment and Class fees


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Special Deal for the rest of the Month.  Sign up and Take any of the remaining classes this month and get 20% off anything in the store the day of your class.  This excludes Consignment and Class fees.

You must call us to reserve your space
Please Call 205-621-2426
 to sign up for Classes


(50% non-refundable deposit required for all classes 24 hour notice required for cancellation)


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Etching and Embossing with Vintaj Metals and using the Vintaj "Big Kick" Machine.

July 23rd 1-3pm
July 25th 6:30-9:30pm
July 27th 11-2pm
July 27th 3-6pm
July 28th 2-5pm

Learn how to use the Bead Biz new Vintaj "Big Kick" machine. We have all the embossing and etching plates for you to use.   You can use our paints too for the class.

Class fee is $20.00.  you must buy our Vintaj pieces for the class to use.  Paints will be sold for use at home after class.

After having the class you may come and use the Stores machine and plates to emboss and etch your Vintaj pieces.
Designers Choice 2
 with Rosie

July 18th 6:30-9:30 pm  
July 27th 10-1pm


Use your new skills from "Designer's Choice I" and create a new design with the same technique.  Learn how to attach your new band design to a piece of filigree and have a whole new look.

1st Class for Designer Choice is not a requirement as long as you understand this is not a beginner class.  You will have half of your band done and connected to your filigree....finishing the other side will be enjoyed as an accomplishment on your own.

 

The design options are endless and the pattern is a beginners.  We will focus on how to read a pattern and diagrams.  Come early to pick out your colors and design.....bring with you your 11/o Seed Beads....who knows what color you might end up needing.

 

Once you get the hang of this technique....you will want to try the other designs and they all come with the pattern. 

     
Shop before hand for supplies.  Supply list is available at the shop.  Or
arrive 30 minute early if you need to pick out your beads   Some kits will be available. 
 
Classes are not designed to complete projects.  You will learn the bead weaving technique to make your components and learn how to connect them together.  The remainder of your creation is to be enjoyed as a beading project at home.
  
Class fee $30.00 plus supplies.
 
vintaj class

designers choice 2

Get Twiggy With It  
Christmas in July

July 19th 12-2pm  

Great Beginner Class with Wire and Beads 
Use this fun and easy technique to make all manner of holiday goodies. 
You can make a hair barrette, Earrings or pendant.  This even make  
a great Christmas package decoration or an ornament for your tree.  
Class fee is $20.00 plus $10.00 kit.
Instructor: Lisa Dunn  
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Tatting 101
 July 21st 2-5pm
 or by appointment

Joining and basic etching
July 28th 2-5pm
Or by appointment

Beginner class   

Taught by Pat Russell 


Tatting Fundamentals:

Learn the art of tatting. This class is the first step in the process and is a requirement for Tatting with Bead Embellishments. You will learn to make and rings. You will also learn to make chains using the ball and shuttle technique. We will be making notecards as your project. You will also learn how to read the various styles of tatting patterns. Tatting shuttle and thread are included.
This class fee is $30.00.

Advance class fee is $25.00 

gettwiggywithit

tatting

Christmas Ornament Class  
Wire with Beads

Christmas in July Class

July 19th 3-6pm 
July 24th 2-5pm

 
In this class you will make two or three ornaments, time permitting.  These may be used as ornaments, sun catchers, fan pulls, or made smaller for pendants. 

We will cover the patterns and measurements, including how to increase and decrease to alter size.   You will measure and form wire into various shapes and then

use beads to embellish each
ornament.  Written instructions for three patterns will be provided.

 

 

Bring tools if you have them, magnification is a big help (reading glasses etc.) you may bring beads to use or purchase them.

 
This class will be taught by Lisa Dunn

$25.00 instruction fee will include wire

Beadology 101  
Beginning Bead Stringing with Lisa


July 19th 6:30-9:30pm
July 24th 6:30-9:30pm
 



In this perfect
beginner beading class, students will learn the basics of stringing and design, including review of raw materials and proper use & application of tools.  Your necklace design  will be completed and able to be worn home by end of class. Please plan on arriving early to pick out your supplies and to purchase any materials you may need.  
 
Class fee is $25.00 plus supplies.   
Students will receive 20% off all supplies day of the class.

christmas ornament

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Beginning Wire Works 101 with Judi  
(great class for the newbie beader)

July 20th 10-1pm 
August 1st 6:30-9:30pm    

Beginner class   

Taught by Judy Wilde 

All created with about 4" of WIRE!  

You will make 3 different sets of earrings and learn to make your own ear wires.  Learn to make a clasp or two and Headpins.  Also learn how to make the perfect loop and wire-wrap basic beads. 

Craft wire is included in the class just need some beads for your earrings or to wrap.  Stop by and look at the examples and we can give you a handout.  Bring your wire working tools or Lora will have some for purchase. 
This class fee is $25.00 .

This one is a good one and it is filling up fast!!
Great for Beginners!! 


Wire work Bangle Class with Judi

July 20th 2-5pm

Some wire working experience needed

Beginner Wire Wrap Bracelet using square, half round and regular craft wire.  Learn how to bind three wires together with half round wire.  Learn to twist square wire and make a clasp for the end.  You can  add beads or not to this bangle type bracelet. 
This Class has a minimum of 2 students and a maximum for 4 students. So sign up early this is expected to be a very popular class.
Instructor: Judi Wild
Class fee is $40 plus supplies 


judi earring class

beg. wire work bangle

 Etching with Michael Johnson

July 21st 2-4:30pm

Technique Class -Etching
 
Etching is a great tool for making designs in metal.  This class will explore using ferric chloride (iron salt) to eat away a design drawn onto copper, and we will discuss way that you can use this process to integrate textures and drawings into your designs.  This is an excellent process for anyone who works with metals in any form or those that like to alter findings that they use in their own designs. $45 class fee



Metal Letter Stamping and Rivets with Roxie   

July 26th 6:30-9:30pm

Beginner class    

 

Learn this popular technique of stamping words on metal discs.  Also learn how to rivet pieces together using a hammer. Take your pieces home and create a one of a kind necklace or bracelet. Or let your imagination run wild. 

 
This class fee is $30.00. Free Use of Hammers and Letter stamps for the class
Must buy stampings blanks to embellish.

20% off Metal Letter stamps kit day of the class 


etching and patination

riviting roxy

Basic Net Stitch Ornament cover

or by appointment 

August 1st 1-4pm
This is a great beginner Seed bead Class.  Start early and you can have a whole tree full by December.  Glass ornament ball included in Class fee. 
Class fee $30.00
Does not include beads.  Taught by Marsha Ingram
 


Kumihumo

Or by appointment

July 17th 1-4pm

This is a beginner class.  Learn the
Japanese braiding technique.  Make a
bracelet and learn various braiding
package.  Supplies not included
Class fee $30.00  
Taught by Marsha Ingram 


christmas ball net

sparkle kumi

More than Chic
 with Rosie

July 27th 2-5pm

Like simple necklaces or rings with some sparkle????  These beaded beads can be used by themselves or several can make up a beautiful chic bracelet.  In fact, you will like them so much.... a complete set to wear will become a must.

 

You will complete one beaded bead in class
and turn it into a necklace or a ring.
 A pattern will be attached for the bracelet.

  

       
Shop before hand for supplies.  Supply list is available at the shop.  Or
arrive 30 minute early if you need to pick out your beads   Some kits will be available. 

Classes are not designed to complete projects.  You will learn the bead weaving technique to make your components and learn how to connect them together.  The remainder of your creation is to be enjoyed as a beading project at home.
 

Class fee $30.00 plus supplies.
 

Save the Date !!!!

Beadapalooza 2013

Aug. 24 10-6pm
Aug. 25th 10-6 pm

More Info to Come!!!


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Take a Class from
July 17th 2013-Aug. 1st 2013
And get 20% off everything in the store the day of the class.
excludes  Consignments  and Class fees.

Offer Expires 08/01/2013.

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