17 Step into Flame BEG
Debi Keir-Nicholson Sun, Apr 03 pm
Step into torch fire enameling. Get over your fear of the torch and play with colour and fire. This technique is perfect for small charms for bracelets, pendants or earrings. We will work on a sampling of techniques and put it together to make a charm bracelet. (2 workshops)
18 Guinevere Cuff INT
Lise Perry Sat, Apr 09 am
Lise fell in love with Heather Collin’s Guinevere Cuff and really it is no surprise. The Cubic Right Angle Weave looks both elegant and organic. This a must own bracelet. I‘m just not sure in how many colours you will want it in. You have to try it, it’s not as time-consuming as it looks. You must be comfortable with Right Angle
19 Peyote 101 BEG
Debi Keir-Nicholson Sun, Apr 10 am
This stitch is the basis for so many beadwork techniques and effects… a versatile basic for every beaders skill set! Your finished piece will look very professional even as a beginner.
20 Metal Clay Button Bracelet BEG/INT
Susan Henry Sun, Apr 10 pm
Finally, a metal clay that can be fired quickly! Introducing this new clay formulation that will allow us to create and fire our pieces in the same day. Using a variety of charming vintage button moulds to make the bracelet components and while our pieces are in the kiln we will make chain mail components to assemble for our bracelet.
21 Focus Freeform Bangle INT
Debi Keir-Nicholson Wed, Apr 13 am
Wed, Apr 27 am
This bangle blends my newly mastered metal skills with my love of seed bead. The basic metal bracelet was learned from Robyn Cornelius in her studio in Edmonton. It immediately became an obsession, never before have had I repeated a design so often. The embellishment is a blending of Right Angle Weave and peyote, by controlling the pattern of increases we form the points and waves. (2 workshops)
22 Easy Mixed Media Soldering NEW ALL
Cindy Goldrick Sat, Apr 16 am
Create a unique work of art to hang on your wall, or a series of pendants, in under two hours using materials you can find in the hardware store! We will use fire/torches, plumbers solder, rubber stamps and inks as we explore the concepts of repetition, background and colour. So much fun!
23 Leather Collage Earrings NEW BEG
Lezlie Winemaker Sun, Apr 17 am
Make these stunning earrings by folding, cutting, layering and dying Lezlie’s custom printed leather. The images are unique making your earrings one of a kind. The wire wrap is simple making this project perfect for an absolute beginner. Of course you have to be willing to be noticed.
24 Bead the Wrap NEW BEG
Lezlie Winemaker Sun, Apr 17 pm
Practice with wire breeds familiarity and this piece will give you practice. Add beads to the wire and not only do they pull you along, you have another stunning bracelet for all your learning. (2 workshops)
25 Tubular Net With Pizzazz BEG/INT
Susan Braun Wed, Apr 20 am
This circular Netting stitch is beautiful as a necklace, bracelet or to cover an object. It can look classic or funky depending on your choice of beads.
26 Dimensional Stars Revised NEW INT
Laura Dowling Sat, Apr 23 am
These 3-D stars are created using a combination of peyote and herringbone stiches and work up fairly quickly as they are open and hollow. They make a unique necklace when strung on a cord with separator beads or can be hung as ornaments. This revised pattern works up faster than the original pattern as there is no MRAW quide ring needed.
27 "Square Lake” Bracelet NEW INT
Pauline Peskoff Sun, Apr 24 am
Learn how to bezel a Swarovski Cabochon with peyote stitch. Create a sparkling and stunning centerpiece for the bracelet. You will also learn to alter the herringbone stitch using seed beads that differ in size and shape.
28 "Bird of Paradise” Pendant NEW INT
Pauline Peskoff Sun, Apr 24 pm
Create this magnificent pendant in the shape of a bird sitting on a golden hoop, using a variety of two-hole and classic shaped seed beads. You will further your understanding of using imagery in beadwork, how to choose beading stitches and materials for a specific goal. The pendant is a head-turner, original and intricate.( 2 workshop
29 Create a Story Pendant NEW BEG/INT
Cindy Goldrick Sun, May 01 am
There's nothing more beautiful than the shades of red, orange and purple that come out in copper when it is heated. Learn some exciting new techniques to create flame patina on copper then cut and shape your metal into a hinged piece to frame paper or other precious pieces to tell a story. Let your creative spirit move you in this exciting, exploratory metal class
30 Exploring New Enamelling Techniques INT
Cindy Goldrick Sun, May 01 pm1
Expand your basic enamelling skills in new directions with the addition of such things as millefiori, frit, cattails and by using techniques such as drawing with graphite pencils to create interesting effects. This class is for anyone who has taken a basic enamelling class and wants to stretch their skills in new, exciting and creative ways.
31 The Secret to Raku Enamelling INT
Cindy Goldrick Sun, May 01 pm2
Do you love the glossy, greeny-copper shimmer of raku ceramics? You'll love learning to go with the flow and layer enamels to achieve amazing results on copper pennies and blanks. Use your creation to make a necklace or rivet them to a bracelet.
32 Peyote Bangle INT
Debi Keir-Nicholson Wed, May 04 am
Create a wide Peyote bangle that can be embellished many ways and worn proudly. Large cylinder beads are used in the class but technique can easily be adapted for smaller ones. Peyote and step up required.
33 Ocean Waves BEG/INT
Catherine Castellan Sat, May 07 am
All you ocean lovers will want this bracelet. The easy-to-follow graph and a variety of seed beads will bring your creativity to the surface. No matter what colours you choose, you will be pleased with the results. A knowledge of odd count peyote would be helpful.
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34 Linking Leather Wrist Band INT
Debi Keir-Nicholson Wed, May 11 am
Wed, May 18 am
Wed, May 25 am
This bracelet showcases water forming leather and the Ndebele stitch. This classic wrist wrap is easy to wear and will become a favorite. You will learn some simple leather techniques and I will show you a clever linking idea that can be used with other project. (2 workshops)
35 The Pearly Lace Bracelet BEG/INT
Lise Perry Sat, May 14 am
Lise’s new favourite designer is Ellad. She is excited about sharing it with others. This fence like grid of pearls is just stunning and wears so well.
SEE BELOW FOR MAY 15, 2016 CLASSES (out of sequence)
36 Wide Ribbon Cuff INT
Susan Braun Sat, May 21 am
Use this classic African Ndebele stitch to create this dynamic contemporary cuff with inset accents. A fast and fun cuff with great appeal.
37 Ring Riot Easy Soldered Stackable BEG
Cindy Goldrick Sat, May 28 am
Warning these rings are addictive to make and wear! This no-fail, no-fear soldering technique will have everyone creating a small stack of rings right away. Personalize the rings by adorning them with lovely charms. They make up so quickly you will make at least three rings in class and likely more. (2 Workshops)
38 Dutch Spiral BEG
Debi Keir-Nicholson Sun, May 29 am
This closed spiral can be used for bracelets, necklaces, purse straps or be embellished. It takes time to do but the effect is a classic chain that is simple and timeless.
39 Copper Clay Bird House Pendant BEG
Susan Henry Sun, May 29 pm
Take your metal clay skills up a notch by constructing a pendant combining several pieces of Metal Clay to form a “house”. We will cut and texture the components and join them to form a base, walls and roof for our little feathered friend! Design your piece choosing your own style and construction. Decorate using textures, moulds and syringe clay. Once constructed we will kiln fire and finish in class. Discussion on patina options will be held as time permits. (2 workshops)
40. Body Art Necklace BEG
Sunday May 15, 2016 AM
Lezlie Winemaker
Be dramatic and live outside the box with this reversible necklace. This printed leather can be a canvas for your own experssion. Of course seedbead people could add a beaded piece across the front
41. Buckle a Bezel Bracelet
Lezlie Winemaker
Sunday May 15, 2016 PM
Create a buckle like structure and attch it to a custom printed leather bracelet. Now here is technique you can really expand upon. You could try it with semi-precious stone, beach glass or even found objects. Lezlie will also tech som eleather tooling skills to really make the images come alive.