Dapped Bracelet

Beginner-Intermediate
Taught by Kriss Silva

Learn to construct a bracelet of sterling silver blanks using the following techniques: texturing, stamping, metal piercing, dapping and oxidizing metal to bring out the texture. Then embellish using wire wrapping techniques with gemstones and chain.

$145 includes kit with all materials needed.

The following tools are provided for your use during the class: anvil or bench block, chasing or ball peen hammer, round nose pliers, chain nose or a bent nose pliers, flush wire cutters, wire straightening pliers, and ruler.

OFFERED WED, 10AM–1PM, 2/1

Flora Florette

Intermediate Level Project
Basic knowledge of peyote stitch required.
Taught by Sylvie Lansdowne

A playful bouquet of flowers, wrapped around your wrist. A whimsical twist on wrist-corsages of days gone by, peyote stitch surrounds a wire core, allowing for flexibility and “floral arranging”. The flowers, which are handmade glass beads, are attached to beaded leaves and sit at each end of the wire, so that when the bracelet wraps around the wrist, they become a little bouquet of color and pattern.

$145

OFFERED WED, 10AM-5PM, 2/1

Silver Framed Gems

Appropriate for beginners!
Taught by Kriss Silva

Use fine silver bezel wire in an innovative way. Frame your favorite gems and beads in silver that can be personalized or left plain for a polished look. We will also cover texturing, stamping and oxidizing.

$125 includes kit with all materials needed.

The following tools are provided for your use during the class: chasing/ball peen hammer, anvil or bench block, files, round nose pliers, chain nose or bent nose pliers, flush wire cutters, wire straightening pliers, and ruler.

OFFERED WED, 3PM–5PM, 2/1

Enchanted Blossom Earrings

Beginner Project
Familiarity with stitching is helpful
Taught by Sylvie Lansdowne

Flowers that bloom only in fairy-tale films are the inspiration for these blooming ear-baubles, which are both elegant and whimsical at the same time. Students will enjoy a project that has a lot of WOW-factor without the difficulty due to a unique use of fringe techniques. This is a fantastic project for beaders of all skill levels. These blossoming earrings will enchant you with their quick completion and fabulous results!

$85

OFFERED THU, 10AM-2PM, 2/2

Riveted Rock Band ID Bracelet

Intermediate-Advanced
Taught by Kriss Silva

Learn to work with flat wire by incorporating texturing, soldering and riveting. Also individualize with your favorite sayings and/or designs. Rivet on your favorite gemstone to glamorize your creation.

$165 includes kit with all materials needed. ML : 3” 5x1.5mm or 7x1.5mm flat wire, 3 inches of 14 gauge fine silver wire, and 1 large holed gemstone.

The following tools are provided for your use during the class: bracelet bending pliers, plastic or rawhide mallet, chasing/ball peen hammer, riveting hammer, household hammer, letter and design stamps, files, butane torch and fuel, kiln brick, metal dish and an old tool with no teeth for quenching, heavy flush wire cutter for flat wire, screw down hole punch with a 14 gauge hole, reamer set w/ cut lube, heavy cutters for flat wire, flush wire cutters for 14 gauge wire & ruler, metal bench vise & drill or dremel.

OFFERED THU, 10AM–1PM, 2/2

Say-So Ring

Appropriate for Beginners!
Taught by Sylvie Lansdowne

A beginning project with a LOT of pizzazz. This little ring is a perfect introduction to peyote stitch, but is so fun and playful that even advanced beaders will enjoy the results. It's easy and covers the fundamentals, but its result is a fun conversation piece to wear on your finger and say, "I made this!" Combining the handmade glass flower bead with a beaded band brings whimsy to a beginning project.

$75

OFFERED THU, 2PM-5PM, 2/2

Herringbone Rings

Intermediate
Taught by Kriss Silva

This ring is a take on the Herringbone weave design. Learn to work with heavy gauges of wire, to coil and weave onto wire or over beads. Create a unique looking ring with a chic or ethnic flair.

$135 includes kit with all materials needed.

The following tools are provided for your use during the class: round nose pliers, chain nose or a bent nose pliers, flush wire cutters, wire straightening pliers, and ruler.

OFFERED THU, 3PM–5PM, 2/2

OFFERED SUN, 3PM–5PM, 2/5

Springalicious Pin/Pendant

Early Intermediate Level Project
Familiarity with wirework helpful
Taught by Sylvie Lansdowne

This unique project combines wire and beadwork with lampworked beads, Plexiglas pieces and rubber findings. Together they create a one-of-a-kind mixed-media piece of wearable art. The finished piece can be worn as a pin or as a pendant. Versatility along with an easy to complete project makes this a springalicious choice of a class!

$110

OFFERED FRI, 10AM-4PM, 2/3

Fused Chain

Appropriate for beginners!
Taught by Kriss Silva

Make your own chain and components to add something new and unique to your jewelry. Learn the basics of fusing, which is a fun and simple technique that can be done at home safely and quickly. You will also learn how to set up a safe and productive workstation, Using Fine Silver wire, find out how to cut flush jump rings that will be fused to link rings to create a chain, then texture and shape your fused rings. Make a chain using fine silver wire w/o the use of solder or other chemicals.

$150 includes all material needed to make this project. ML: 2- 3 feet of 14 gauge Fine silver wire

The following tools are provided for your use during the class: steel bracelet mandrel, plastic or rawhide mallet, chasing/ball peen hammer, riveting hammer, household hammer, letter and design stamps, files, butane torch and fuel, kiln brick, metal dish and an old tool with no teeth for quenching, round nose pliers, chain nose or bent nose pliers, heavy flush wire cutters, wire straightening pliers & tweezers.

OFFERED FRI, 10AM–2PM, 2/3

OFFERED SAT, 10AM–2PM, 2/4

Soldered Charms & Pendants

Intermediate
Taught by Kriss Silva

Learn how to solder metal blanks to another to make a unique pendant. Soldering made simple in an easy to follow step-by-step class that teaches how to use a butane torch to solder mixed metal blanks. Stamping & texturing will also be covered to make one-of-a-kind pendants.

$150 includes: 1 each of sterling silver, copper & gold fill assorted shaped blanks & charms, 1 bail & an 18” chain.

The following tools are provided for your use during the class: plastic or rawhide mallet, chasing/ball peen hammer, riveting hammer, brass hammer, letter and design stamps, files, butane torch and fuel, kiln brick, cool cup, round nose pliers, chain nose or bent nose pliers, flush wire cutters & tweezers.

OFFERED FRI, 3PM–7PM, 2/3

OFFERED MON, 10AM–2PM, 2/6

Head Over Heels

Intermediate/Advanced Project
Knowledge of peyote stitch and brick stitch required.
Taught by Sylvie Lansdowne

Sylvie’s signature project. A beaded doll which doubles as a bracelet. Each kit is a one-of-a-kind, featuring lampworked glass head, hands and feet made by Sylvie. The project is full of whimsy and is as fun to make, as it is to wear! Special limited edition kits will also be available for students to purchase.

$220

OFFERED SAT, 10AM-5PM, 2/4

Fused Slider Bangle with Bauble

Taught by Kriss Silva

This project was inspired by its simplistic design yet made unique by adding a semi precious bauble. Learn great techniques for using fire around beads, reaming your baubles for custom fit and finishing textures on a bracelet mandrel. 

$150 includes all material needed to make this project.

OFFERED SAT, 3PM–6PM, 2/4

She’s Stacked Mixed Media Bracelet

Appropriate for Beginners!
Taught by Sylvie Lansdowne

Vintage metal components combined with up-cycled vinyl and handmade glass beads are combined to create a stunning bracelet with is as easy as One Two Three. The end result is an incredible statement piece that your friends would die to get their hands on. (If there is time, students will also have the opportunity to create coordinating earrings.)

$125

OFFERED SUN, 10AM-1PM, 2/5

Twisted, Knotted 'n Fused Rings

Intermediate
Taught by Kriss Silva

Use Fine Silver wire and unite some basic skills like texturing, stamping, twisting, knotting and proper ring sizing. The objective in class will be to make rings but these same skills can also be useful in modifying rings into components.

$150 includes kit with all materials needed. ML: 1 foot of 12 gauge fine sliver wire, 1 foot of 14 gauge fine sliver wire, 1 foot of 16 gauge fine silver wire, 2 feet of 18 gauge fine silver wire.

The following tools are provided for your use during the class: large wrap and tapp pliers, steel ring mandrel, plastic or rawhide mallet, chasing/ball peen hammer, riveting hammer, household hammer, letter and design stamps, files, butane torch and fuel, kiln brick, metal dish and an old tool with no teeth for quenching, round nose pliers, chain nose or bent nose pliers, heavy flush wire cutters, wire straightening pliers & ruler, metal bench vise & drill or dremel.

OFFERED SUN, 10AM–2PM, 2/5

Cirque du Sprout Earrings

Beginner Project
Familiarity with stitching is helpful.
Taught by Sylvie Lansdowne

Combine beadwork embellishment techniques with handmade glass/wire components for a WOWZA pair of earrings. The headpin is actually the focal piece, due to the playful glass shape that is attached to it. Beaded components are created then stacked upon this glass and wire headpin to create a circus of fun and color.

$95

OFFERED SUN, 2PM-5PM, 2/5