Campers will encase small objects with Ice Resin encapsulating them forever in a wearable piece of art. Each camper should bring an assortment of tiny treasures to include in their two pendants.* Campers will then learn how to braid a Kumihimo necklace for their pendants using rattail cord and a braiding disk. Campers will design [...]
New class: Peyote Bezel Stitch: Students will apply even count peyote stitch using 11/0 and 15/0 seed beads to encase a round or oval cabochon of your choice. Students should have experience with peyote stitch, as this is an intermediate class. Class time: 4 hours, Class fee: $45 + materials. Please call to register for [...]
New Class: Build on your Kumihimo with beads technique and use up some of your leftover beads. Choose a color scheme, bring a selection of beads to this class and you will learn to set up your disc and start your bracelet. Bead suggestions include drops, daggers, 4-6mm gemstones, pips, magatamas and more. This class [...]
Unique Designs by artist Michael Dennis We are so pleased to have local artist Michael Dennis to teach us how to create using cold connections and metal. Learn to use rivets, eyelets and jump rings with the appropriate tools. Cut your metal, texture and apply a patina to your finished piece. Discussions to [...]
Guest Instructor: Mike Dennis Cold Connections Level 2: This class builds off information learned in Mike’s level 1 class using more complicated techniques and finishes. Class will include but not be limited to folding, making jump rings (using jewelers saw), different riveting techniques, texturing and more complex assembling of pieces. You are encouraged to bring [...]
Rosary Necklace Class: Select your beads to create a meaningful rosary for yourself or a friend. In the Catholic tradition, the sacrament of confirmation is almost as meaningful as that of Baptism. This day is when a Catholic consciously awakens to his or her faith by his or her own accord. The rosary is traditionally [...]
Free Open Studio: Bring Your Own Project: Each Wednesday from 1-3 pm our studio is open for you to come start or finish that project that has been sitting on your table or in your to-do list. Studio space is available starting at 1 pm. You are welcome to bring your own tools, snack and [...]