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                                                                Upcoming Classes and Activities . . .

                                                                After January, we will no longer be scheduling Sat workshops or a regular calendar of events.  Please call to reserve a class of your choice, no minimums of students. 
                                                                Also, join our email list to find out about Guest Teachers and NEW classes
                                                                when they become available.  All classes must be scheduled/reserved
                                                                at least 24 hours prior to desired time. . . NO WALK IN's accepted!   
                                                                Below is a list of our upcoming events.

                                                                1-877-865-3009 or (979) 73BEADS


                                                                FORMAL WIRE WRAPPING WORKSHOP with Debbie Williams
                                                                Saturday - March 3rd, 2012

                                                                About Debbie Williams

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                                                                Debbie's passion for wire began 6 years ago as a student at William Holland School of Lapidary Arts, where she received instruction from many extremely talented teachers. Debbie attends many shows each year where her art is available for purchase.  A favorite instructor at many venues across the  nation, including BeadFest & Bead and Button Show, Debbie enjoys sharing her love of fine wire jewelry.   Debbie lives in Southeast Texas with her husband, Lewis.

                                                                NOTICE:  this class has limited space, call to reserve your chair NOW!

                                                                Class 1 - Sterling Silver Crystal Bangle Bracelet

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                                                                Glass Crystals and sterling wire are combined to make this sparking bangle bracelet.  Students will learn basic formal wire wrapping techniques while creating a traditional in line wire wrapped crystal bracelet.    Class includes printed detailed step-by-step instructions and sterling silver wire.  Students to provide 1 strand 6mm Fire Polish beads.

                                                                TIME:    10am - 1pm             CLASS FEE:  $70.00

                                                                Class 2 - Egyptian Fan Wire Earrings

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                                                                Fabricate a radiant pair of Egyptian style fan earrings in Sterling Silver.  Students will learn basic traditional formal wire wrapping techniques while creating a stunning addition to your jewelry collection..  Class includes printed detailed step-by-step instructions and sterling silver wire.

                                                                TIME:    2- 4:30 pm        CLASS FEE:  $50.00


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                                                                Wire OD - Wire Charm Cuff

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                                                                Literally a "overdose" of wire!  Great class for those who want to expand their wire skills, this class combines two of our previous classes...Squiggly Wire and Wire Embellishing.  We will cover making a caged bead, creating your own charms and clasps, and playing with The Coiling Gizmo.  And, as a bonus...we will make our own Jump Rings!  Assorted wire guages provided.  
                                                                Intermediate level, knowledge of basic wire techniques required (wrapped loop, basic loop). 
                                                                Recommend taking one of our 3 basic wire classes before.

                                                                Students need to provide:
                                                                Assorted beads (larger focal beads need to fit 14g wire) If you have them, please bring your tools, 
                                                                                                                                hammers, bench blocks, etc.  Classroom supplies are limited.

                                                                DATE:  Sat. March 24th, 2012     TIME: 1 pm-4pm
                                                                CLASS FEE: $30.00                                                    

                                                                PMC WORKSHOP WITH DEBBIE KOOPMAN
                                                                Introduction to PMC

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                                                                Debbie Koopmann, a Certified Precious Metal Clay
                                                                Instructor, is pleased to offer this relaxing introductory class into the versatile world of PMC.  In this class you will learn to mold, shape, texture, cut, paste, torch fire and finish a pair of earrings and pendant.  You will leave with fine silver jewelry ready to wear.

                                                                Class Supplies:  Teacher will provide texture & construction tools, miscellaneous supplies and torch for firing & finishing. 
                                                                *Students to provide 16g package of PMC 3 or Art Clay Silver.  Clay will be available for purchase the day of class.   Feel free to bring your own
                                                                textures to enrich your project.

                                                                DATE:  Saturday, April 14th, 2012     TIME: 1pm-5pm        CLASS FEE: $40.00
                                                                                                                            *COST FOR PMC CLAY:   $35.00

                                                                Drop in anytime to instantly create your own necklace at our

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                                                                Select a necklace project kit of mixed glass and stone beads in the color of your choice, then create a necklace design by laying the beads out on a bead design board. Then string the beads and we will crimp the necklace hooks for you. Leave with a unique necklace made by YOU . . . wear it out of the store or give a nice gift to someone you love!      COST: $12.00 per project
                                                                NO RESERVATIONS REQUIRED.
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