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This project is another one of Ana's original designs. Ana will teach you brick stitch and fringe stitches to create this pendant over a toggle clasp ring. Once you've learned the technique you can make earrings to match! Beginners welcome. $35, 2 1/2 hrs, materials not included. Instructor: Ana
ALL OF OUR CLASSES ARE HELD AT OUR NEW STORE LOCATION. 3339 N Lincoln Avenue. Chicago, IL 60657.
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Have you always wanted to learn how to work with wire but didn't know where to begin? This workshop is for you! You will learn three different techniques to get you started working with wire. We've combined our Easy Earrings for beginners, More Fun With Wire (the second step in our series) and Top Drilled Wire Wrap in this one workshop. You'll not only learn all three skills, but get a discount for taking them together! By the end of the day you will have completed three pairs of earrings and a pendant.
Supplies Needed
All materials are provided in class fee.
ALL OF OUR CLASSES ARE HELD AT OUR STORE LOCATION. 3339 N Lincoln Avenue. Chicago, Il 60657.
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Use this alternative technique to create a non-traditional piece of jewelry. In this class you will learn about the sizes of silk, french wire, clamshells, beadtips, and beading tweezers. You’ll also learn the “Tin Cup” or Floating Pearl knotting technique. In class you will design and construct a beautiful knotted bracelet!
$38, 2 hrs., beads & tweezers included.
ALL OF OUR CLASSES ARE HELD AT OUR STORE LOCATION. 3339 N Lincoln Avenue. Chicago, Il 60657.
Please make certain that you have read our class policies
Beading Boot Camp: Advanced Basic Training is the next step in honing your beading skills. Once you've completed your Basic Training, you are ready for the next step on your beading journey. You will learn all the techniques in the Knotting and More Fun With Wire classes. You will learn how to knot between beads with tweezers, and also the "Floating Pearl" knotting technique. You will leave with a knotted beaded bracelet. You will also learn the basic wrapped coil or "bailing" technique with wire to complete a pair of wire wrapped earrings. If you've had a taste but want to learn more, this is the perfect workshop to continue on your beading adventure. *Pre-requisite: You must have completed Beading Boot Camp: Basic Training or Let's Make a Necklace and Easy Earrings for Beginners classes. (or have knowledge and experience in these beginning techniques.)
Ages 12 and up are welcome.
$50.00 (a $68.00 value!) All materials included
This is a one time, one day workshop.
If you would like to register for this class and have a GROUPON, please call the store at 773-248-9555 to make your reservation. Do not register on the website! THIS CLASS IS HELD IN OUR STORE AT 3339 N Lincoln Avenue. Chicago, IL 60657.
Please make certain that you have read our class policies
Beading Boot Camp: Basic Training is an intensive jump start for your beading skills. If you've always wanted to make a necklace or pair of earrings, this is the workshop to get you started! You will learn all the techniques in the Let's Make a Necklace and Easy Earrings classes. You will learn about different stringing materials, wire gauges, and all sorts of findings to prepare you for your beading adventure. At the end of the workshop, you can proudly display a pair of earrings and a beaded necklace (see photos below)!
Ages 12 and up are welcome.
$50.00 (a $65.00 value!) All materials included
This is a one time, one day workshop.
If you would like to register for this class and have a GROUPON, please call the store at 773-248-9555 to make your reservation. Do not register on the website! THIS CLASS IS HELD IN OUR STORE AT 3339 N Lincoln Avenue. Chicago, IL 60657.
Please make certain that you have read our class policies
This is one the hottest bracelets on the market. Come and learn an easy way to make this multi-row bracelet. The loom technique will be used although you do not need to have one. Also learn to incorporate coin beads as button closures with a great wire technique. $35 2 1/2 hours, materials not included. Instructor: Ana
ALL OF OUR CLASSES ARE HELD AT OUR STORE LOCATION. 3339 N Lincoln Avenue. Chicago, Il 60657.
Please make certain that you have read our class policies
Barb Switzer will take you to a new level in wire working with this fun class! This bracelet takes flight with a handmade hinge finding. Coil, weave and wrap butterfly hinges, then scroll heavy wire for lacy "wings." Transform a few basic findings, a splash of beads for color, wire and more wire into a textured, scrolled and elegantly articulated bracelet.
Instructor: Barb Switzer $90, 6 1/2 hrs., materials not included March 5, 2012
THIS CLASS IS HELD AT CARAVAN BEADS. 3339 N Lincoln Avenue. Chicago, IL 60657.
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This bracelet looks complicated but it's very easy to make. It's a simple spiral stitch technique. The crystals make it sparkly and unique. But watch out...all your friends will want one! $35, 2 hrs., materials not included. Instructor: Ana
ALL OF OUR CLASSES ARE HELD AT OUR STORE LOCATION. 3339 N Lincoln Avenue. Chicago, IL 60657.
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We’ll teach you the basic techniques involved to create earrings with head pins, eye pins and ear wires. You’ll make two pairs of earrings, one with dangle. A few other earring styles will be demonstrated as well.
$30, 1 hr, materials included.
ALL OF OUR CLASSES ARE HELD AT OUR STORE LOCATION. 3339 N Lincoln Avenue. Chicago, Il 60657.
Please make certain that you have read our class policies
In this class you will learn the Right Angle Weave stitch, then you will embellish the bracelet with Swarovski crystals forming little flowers over the base of pearls. Beginners welcome. $35, 2 1/2 hrs, materials not included. Instructor: Ana
ALL OF OUR CLASSES ARE HELD AT OUR NEW STORE LOCATION. 3339 N Lincoln Avenue. Chicago, IL 60657.
Please make certain that you have read our class policies
This project will be full of different techniques, such as twisting wire, coiling, shaping and making your own clasp, and an introduction to herringbone weave with wire. Use a mixture of small and bigger beads to create a one of a kind cuff. Pre-requisite: Easy Earrings for Beginners and More Fun With Wire
Instructor: Ana $35, 2 1/2 hrs., materials not included.
ALL OF OUR CLASSES ARE HELD AT OUR STORE LOCATION. 3339 N Lincoln Avenue. Chicago, Il 60657.
Please make certain that you have read our class policies
This beautiful bracelet is designed by our own Ana Pizarro! She will teach you how to use right angle weave with two needles and netting stitch to complete the bracelet. Using crystals and seed beads, this simple technique looks more complicated than it is. Beginners welcome. $35, 2 1/2 hrs, materials not included. Instructor: Ana
ALL OF OUR CLASSES ARE HELD AT OUR NEW STORE LOCATION. 3339 N Lincoln Avenue. Chicago, IL 60657.
Please make certain that you have read our class policies
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