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.
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Hoops never go out of style! Make your own pair by shaping and hammering wire. Add a bead and you've got your own unique pair! Pre-requisite: You must have taken Easy Earrings for Beginners or know how to make earrings with headpins.
$35 1 1/2 hours, materials included.
ALL OF OUR CLASSES ARE HELD AT OUR NEW STORE LOCATION. 3339 N Lincoln Avenue. Chicago, IL 60657.
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This cuff was featured in the June 2012 edition of the Bead & Button MagazineI as the Wonder Woman Cuff by Ana V Pizarro. She is proud to teach this amazing class. You will learn how to cut and shape a copper sheet into an amazing cuff bracelet. You will learn how to use a metal hole punch, how to file, stamp and hammer metal. then you will weave wire and beads to complete your project. A great way to get started with metals! *Pre-requisite: Any wire class. $35, 2 hrs, materials not included. Instructor: Ana V Pizarro
ALL OF OUR CLASSES ARE HELD AT OUR NEW STORE LOCATION. 3339 N Lincoln Avenue. Chicago, IL 60657.
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This class will cover the basics of metalsmithing. You will learn how to cut metal, stamp letters, texture, dome metal, and rivet. We will also cover different ways to oxidize metal to help bring out all the details you have just made on your piece, and also incorporate beads and wire. You will have the artistic freedom to make either a necklace or bracelet. This class is for ages 16 and up. Pre-requisite: Easy Earrings for Beginners
Instructor: Alex $60, 3 hrs., materials included
ALL OF OUR CLASSES ARE HELD AT OUR STORE LOCATION. 3339 N Lincoln Avenue. Chicago, IL 60657.
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This is a multi-technique class. You will learn basic wire wrap, top-drilled wire wrap, and herringbone weave. What a great way to show off those beautiful coin pearls! Pre-requisite: You must have taken Easy Earrings for Beginners or know how to make earrings with headpins.
$45 2 hours, materials included.
ALL OF OUR CLASSES ARE HELD AT OUR NEW STORE LOCATION. 3339 N Lincoln Avenue. Chicago, IL 60657.
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You will get loads of compliments when you wear this necklace! You'll learn how to shape 18 and 24 gauge wire and make of cluster of beads for the center piece. Chain is added to the back to finish it off. Pre-requisite: You must have taken Easy Earrings for Beginners or know how to make earrings with headpins. Instructor: Alex
$50 2 hours, materials included.
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
Expand on your wire working skills with this fun class.
You will learn how to join pieces of wire without soldering. We will work with square wire, and you'll learn how to twist and hammer the wire to make the fun spirals. Add a bit of sparkle with some small beads and you've got a gorgeous pendant! Once you've learned this technique you can always make a pair of earrings to match. Pre-requisite: More Fun With Wire
$30 2 hours, 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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This class will take your wrapping skills to the next level. Bring a stone without a hole, and let's wrap it! In this project we will be using both square wire and round wire. You will also learn how to twist your own wire. Pre-requisite: Easy Earrings for Beginners and More Fun With Wire.
Instructor: Ana, $35, 2 hrs., materials not included.
ALL OF OUR CLASSES ARE HELD AT OUR STORE LOCATION. 3339 N Lincoln Avenue. Chicago, Il 60657.
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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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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.
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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.
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Another new project designed by our own Ana Pizarro! Ana will teach you how to create your own beaded bead. You'll then embellish with netting stitch and add the chain to make this beautiful pair of earrings. 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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