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To schedule any of the classes shown to the right, please use the sign-up form or email Marnie.

Register online or at 907-458-7610.

Marnie will happily work with you and your friends to schedule a class. You can schedule a one-on-one session, or you can set up a class with your workmates, volunteer group, home school.students, church study-group etc. The options are endless.

Class sizes are limited so you will receive quality attention. Gather up your friends. It is so much fun to learn together!

DESIGNING is such an integral part of all our work, that a great deal of emphasis is put on students' choice of color, shape, and combination of materials in the techniques being taught. Thus materials are not usually included in the cost of the classes. There is, however, always a discount that one can either apply at the time or save for a later binge!

PRIVATE CLASSES ONGOING: If you are visiting and would like some special instruction, please email, drop in, or call ahead to schedule a time for individual attention. If you live in the Fairbanks region and what you would like has not been scheduled, please feel free to do the same.

HOME SCHOOL CLASSES: Beading classes for home schoolers can be scheduled any Friday 1-4pm. A minimum of 4 students is required.

 

 

2009 FALL CLASSES

BEGINNING WIREWORK FOR EARRINGS: Learn to make quality earrings with great connections, spirals, and coils. The basics of wire and wire working tools are coverd and the skills learned will provide the confidence to do much more with wire. Tools and practice wire will be provided.

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 14, 1-4PM. FEE: $30.00

CLASSIC PEARL & CRYSTAL NECKLACE: Enhance your wardrobe with a beautiful single strand knotted pearl and crystal necklace. Techniques will enable you to restring and knot old necklace treasures and design pieces to accompany every outfit, and make gifts for everyone in the family too!

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 6-9PM. FEE: $30.00

BEGINNING WIRE WRAPPING: Continuing with your wire skills, in this class we learn ways of wrapping and decorating cabochons, turning a favorite piece of glass or stone into a handsome pendant. Tools and practice wire will be provided.

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 21 1-4PM. FEE: $30.00

QUICKIE TWISTIE BEADED NECKLACE: A fun, simple, way to get started with seed beads. A potentially dramatic seed bead necklace that everybody loves to do, this is very satisfying, encorages experimenting and is great to do on a cold winter evening.

SATURDAY DECEMBER 5, 1-4PM. FEE: $30.00

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BASIC EARRINGS ANYTIME. Not sure of the basics of making simple earrings? Come in anytime, choose from the wide selection of glass, pearl, crystal and stone beads and learn how to make your own!

BASIC STRINGING ANYTIME: Just getting started? Have some old necklaces to redo? Come in anytime and learn the basics of stringing. It is fun, relaxed, and encouraging. The only problem is you might just become addicted like the rest of us.

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FOLLOWING ARE CLASSES TO BE SCHEDULED IN THE FUTURE

PEYOTE STITCH: THE BASICS: For Beginners: Peyote stitch is a very versatile beading stitch with unlimited potential and it is so good to have a solid knowledge of how the beads work together. Create a striking bracelet while learning the basics that will enable you to better understand all the various applications you see in the literature, and to design your own pieces.

BEADED CREATURES OF THE EARTH: Make a delightful double-layed lizard and snake. Using size 11 seed beads, thread and a 2-needle technique you will become very fond of the creatures that appear. Wire will also be used to give form to other shapes.

BEADED RINGS: Bead a pretty ring for you and your friends using peyote stitch and lots of imagination. Great for beginners and "just because" gifts.

BEADED WIRE FLOWERS: The basics of wire flowers are very straightforward. They can, however be combined in a myriad of ways to create realistic and fanciful colorful pins, pictures and bouquets.

BEADY BASKETS: Bead a wonderfully freeform peyote stitch basket and embellish it using a variety of techniques.

BEGINNING CHAIN MAKING: We all love the intricacies of chain. In this class you will learn to make and cut rings, and assemble them into 3 basic designs. Students will work in copper wire for practice.

CROCHETING WITH BEADS: Crocheting with beads is fun and easy. In these two classes we will design and make a bracelet.The second project will design a small beaded amulet bag using a different method. .

PEYOTE STITCH: AMULET BAG. Create a delightful little bag necklace while learning the basics of peyote stitch and fringing. A great way to see how pattern works in this popular stitch, how the beads lie together, and just how wild you can be.

PEYOTE STITCH: FREE FORM. In this introduction to sculptural peyote stitch, we utilize many different types of seed beads, lots of new techniques (curls, ruffles, etc.) to create a free form pin or bracelet. Break free and enjoy the process of designing as your piece develops. Anything goes!

INTRODUCTION TO PMC - PRECIOUS METAL CLAY: Explore the basics of working with this wonderful medium in clay, paste, and syringe form. Make a beautiful, original piece of silver jewelry. Class size is limited, register early. See an example of the the wedding rings I had so much fun making.

LUSCIOUS LOOPS BRACELET:This pretty bracelet using 4mm crystals or glass beads combined with seed beads is fun, easy to do and very popular.