HOW TO MODIFY YOUR EARWIRES –  DEMO

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16 FROM 11:30 – 1:00PM

WATCH AND LEARN!

Ever bought an earring wire or wire component that you just didn’t LOVE?  Then wondered what you could do to make them look better?

Earring wires are one of the quickest components you can transform to make them look even more finished and beautiful!

Today, Michelle  be replenishing our stock with altered earwires! PUT IN YOUR CUSTOM REQUEST, or pop in to see how it’s done!

Feel free to ask questions, and see if you are inspired to grab some tools and earwires and head home to create!

KNOTTY JUMP RING EARRINGS CLASS

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16 FROM 5:00 – 6:30PM

SOME SKILLS AND TOOLS REQUIRED: SEE BELOW

MAKE THESE EARRINGS by choosing OPTION A OR B!  Either way, your earring will turn out beautifully.  You must choose option A or B when you register please 🙂

A) Learn how to cut own hand-wound jumprings    Making jumprings is an ESSENTIAL part of jewelry-making and you’ll love this easy and fast technique!

Required tools: Chain, flat nose pliers and Lindstrom yellow handle FLUSH cutters, or very similar and the 6-step wrap and tap pliers.

B) Use pre-made jumprings (made by us)

Required tools: Chain and flat nose pliers

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Required Skills:
None! Beginners welcome!

Required Tools:
Depending on your option A or B.

Class:
$85 (everything included – Choose from a beautiful selection of gemstone drops for your earrings)

Student Max: 5

BEAD REAMING BASICS DEMO + Q & A

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17 FROM 3:00 – 3:30PM

Demo begins at 3pm – please don’t be late!

Why we love drilling!
• Make small holes BIGGER!
• Make holes in shells and glass
• Debur the ends of your wire and earwires
• Polish your metals

Questions answered:
• Whats the difference between manual, motorized and the flex shaft?
• What’s a collet?
• What’s all the attachments for?
• What’s a drill bit vs. a core drill vs. a cup bur?

• Do I need one of these? YES!!!!

**SPECIAL that day!!  Purchase any item related to the drilling demo and get a FREE BAG OF PEARLS ($5) to practice with!

BRICK STITCH FOR BEGINNERS: MUSUBI
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18 FROM 1:00 – 3:00PM
BEST INTRODUCTION FOR BEGINNING SEED BEADERS!

In this beginner’s brick stitch class, make a simple musubi charm with Miyuki Delica 8/0 beads.

• Develop your needle and thread skills!

• A brick stitch is an off-loom technique has dense threading that makes it more sturdy and stable, and like its name, the off-set rows made by the beads resemble a brick wall.

Required Skills & Tools:
None! Beginners welcome!

Class Price:
$25 includes everything

Student Max: 4

*** BONUS FREE PATTERNS AND POST-CLASS GET TOGETHERS!
Every 3rd Sunday from 3- 4:30, Jayne demos a new and super cute brick stitch project that she designs for The Bead Gallery! We welcome all of her past students!

Get a bit of assistance if you need it, AND the free pattern! Ask us to reserve a seat at the make and take or click here – it’s just $5!

BRICK STITCH DEMO OF THE MONTH: SNOWMAN WITH ANTLERS!!

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18 FROM 3:00 – 4:30PM

*THIS MONTH’S GIFT PATTERN: Jayne of Beadcrumbs will demonstrate the basic brick stitch techniques and make a cute SNOWMAN WITH ANTLERS!

If you want to JOIN IN and bead with Jayne during her DEMO:

•  You must have attended one of Jayne’s previous brick stitch classes.

• Please be familiar with basic bead weaving stitches.

• Please purchase a confirmed seat.  They are $5- limited to 6!

If you can’t join us or if there are no available seats, please still pop by for the free pattern gift!! Sidekick patterns are a few dollars extra!

Delica beads and beading supplies are available for purchase at The Bead Gallery.

Cost: $5
Required: Basic Brick Stitch class at The Bead Gallery with Jayne of Beadcrumbs!

CHARMIE RING CLASS

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21 FROM 12:00 – 1:00PM

PERFECT FOR BEGINNERS!

•One of the most simple rings that you can whip out for yourself or as a last-minute gift!

• We will shape and hammer this classic circle in your choice of wire: sterling silver, gold-fill or rose gold-fill.

*** Please be patient and kind to yourself if you are not an experienced wireworker. Your skills may not develop on your very first try, but you will learn enough to practice and get great at it!

Class is ONE hour, but feel free to stay and make another ring if you’d like to enjoy independent studio time and try out our tools to create another ring on your own!

Required Skills:
None! Beginners welcome!

Required Tools:
No requirements, just come and enjoy.

Class Price:
$45 includes everything plus a little charm

Student Max: 4

LEATHER POSIE PENDANT MAKE & TAKE

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30 FROM 4:00 – 5:00PM

JUST SHOW UP!

• Pop in between 4-5! NO reservations necessary, and everyone is welcome – standing room only!

• Get creative and go wild! Layer from our selection of hand cut leather flowers and leaves and create a one-of-a-kind, beautiful pendant!

• Leather pieces are $5 each (use from 1 – 4 pcs per focal pendant) and includes eyelets or rivets.

• Headpins and jump rings are not included.