Spring 2006 Jewelry Making Classes

Beads N Botanicals is offering more jewelry making workshops starting this Thursday, April 6. You can preregister with a credit card via phone by calling 217-283-6380, during regular business hours. Beads N Botanicals is located in Hoopeston, IL 60942

WIRE WORKING CLASSES

Basic Wire Working: How to Make Earrings: This is a great starter class! You'll learn the basic techniques involved in creating sensational earrings with head pins, eye pins and ear wires. You'll make two pairs of earrings, one with a dangle. A few other earring styles will be demonstrated as well. $20, 1 hour, materials included. (Six person limit) April 6: 7 p.m.-8 p.m. Thursday May 4: 7 p.m.-8 p.m. Thursday

NEW!!!! Intermediate Wire Working: Rings & Things:
A fun way to create both elegant and funky jewelry to match any outfit! You'll learn two techniques involved in creating decorative rings with wire, beads, pearls and semi-precious stones. You'll make two rings, one with beads and stones, another with shaped wire. Learn tips on hammer-finishing wire. $20, 1 1/2 hours, materials included. (Taking Basic Wire Working: How to Make Earrings is suggested, but not required, as a prerequisite.) (Six person limit)
April 20: 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Thursday.

Advanced Wire Working: Wire Wrapping Pendants: Do you have a stone that would make a wonderful pendant? Techniques for caging tumbled and rough rocks in cages of wire will be taught. Hands-on. Bring in a top-drilled bead and a round or oval pendant (can be a tumbled stone). (Or use the ones supplied with the class) Wire and stones will be provided. $25, 1 1/2 hours (We suggest, but do not require, Basic Wire Working: How to Make Earrings, as a prerequisite.) (Six person limit) May 18: 7 p.m.-8 p.m. Thursday

New!!!!Advanced Wire Working: Making Your Own Clasps: Learn how to shape wire by twisting and hammering to make beautiful, unique clasps for bracelets and necklaces. Hands-on. Wire will be provided. $20, 1 1/2 hours (We suggest, but do not require, Basic Wire Working: How to Make Earrings, and/or Intermediate Wire Working as a prerequisite.) (Six person limit) June 1: 7 p.m.-8 p.m. Thursday

BEADING CLASSES

Basic Stringing: Bracelet Design:
Want to learn how to put together a bracelet, but not sure how to begin? Or, how to end it? In this class you'll learn how to work with specialty beading threads, what a crimp bead is, and how to use it, jump rings and clasps to finish off your work of art. $22, 1 hour, materials included. (Six person limit) April 13: 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. Thursday.

Intro to Bead Netting Techniques: If you've ever wanted to make beaded bottles or ornaments, but didn't know how to start, this class is the perfect opportunity to learn how. Once learned, bead netting can be used to cover just about anything, from lighters to bottles, to shirt overlays, or anything else you can imagine! In this class, you will learn to net a decorative clear jar, which can then be used to hold treasures. Materials included: jar, beads and thread. $22, 1 1/2 to 2 hours (six person limit) April 27: 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Thursday. May 25: 7 p.m.- 9 p.m. Thursday

Basic Stringing: Necklace Design:
Want to learn how to put together a necklace, but not sure how to begin? Or, how to end it? In this class you'll learn how to work with specialty beading threads, what a crimp bead is, and how to use it, jump rings and clasps to finish off your work of art. $22, 1 hour, materials included. (Six person limit) May 11: 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. Thursday.