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Classes

B.A.A.M. beading socials

Basic Beading
Necklaces and Bracelets - Beading 101
Earrings and Bracelets - Beading 201

Beyond Beading
Pearl Knotting
Viking Knitting

Cross Weave Chain Maille

Basic Metal Work
Basic Soldering
Silver Rings
Charming Impressions



July/Aug
updated June 31, 2008

B.A.A.M – Bead-Aholics Anonymous Meetings
If Beading has you hooked, we would like to invite you to join our Beading Socials. A get together with other beaders to share, brainstorm, problem solve, or to unwind your week. BYOB: Bring your own Beads to work on (or money to spend) and/or your own Beverage to de-stress. Munchies provided. Cost: $5, Space is limited please reserve early.

Chagarin Falls
3rd Thursday of every month

*7:00pm - ?

July 17
Aug. 21

North Olmsted
2nd Wednesday of every month
*7:00pm - ?

July 9
Aug. 13

Basic Beading

Necklaces and Bracelets - Beading 101
Class instruction will cover all basic information needed to get started including finishing techniques for necklaces and bracelets. Students will have the opportunity to design a one of a kind Necklace or Bracelet. List of necessary materials and tools will be provided. Some tools will be available to share.
Cost: $37, Skill Level: Beginner, Sessions: 1

Chagrin Falls

Monday
July 14 | 6:30 – 9pm | Susan Kleinstub, instructor

Saturday
July 26 | 1 – 3:30pm | Susan Kleinstub, instructor

Sunday
Aug. 19 | 12:30 – 3pm | Susan Kleinstub, instructor

North Olmsted

Wednesday
July 30 | 6:30 - 9pm | Cathy Zavodnyinstructor

Sunday
July 13 | 12:30 - 3pm | Dawn Podojil, instructor
Aug. 17 | 12:30 - 4pm | Cathy Zavodny, instructor

 

 

Earrings and Pendants – Beading 201
Learn to create Earrings and Pendants using wire-wrapping techniques. List of necessary materials will be provided. Tools are available for sharing, although medium to high grade round nose pliers are suggested.
Cost: $32, Skill Level: Intermediate, Sessions: 1

Chagrin Falls

Tuesday
July
15 | 7 - 9pm | Laura Dim, instructor

Saturday
July 26 | 10:30 – 12:30pm | Laura Dim, instructor
Aug. 2 | 1 – 3pm | Laura Dim, instructor

Sunday
Aug. 24
| 1 – 3pm | Laura Dim, instructor

North Olmsted

Wednesday
July 18 | 7 - 9pm | Eileen Tassie, instructor

Saturday
Aug. 3 | 12:30 - 2:30pm | Eileen Tassie, instructor

 

Sea Spray Necklace
This project based class will teach you all the basics needed to start beading and making great jewelry. By the end of the class not only will leave with a beautiful necklace but you will have the confidence to create your own designs. List of necessary materials and tools will be provided. Some tools will be available to share.
Cost: $37, Skill Level: Beginner, Sessions: 1

Chagrin Falls

Wednesday
Aug. 13 | 6:30 – 9pm | Susan Kleinstub, instructor

 

Beyond Beading

Pearl Knotting
Learn the age-old technique of Pearl Knotting using a modern day device, a Tri-Cord Knotter. This technique may also be used to create new interest to your current bead designs. Materials list will be provided. Tri-Cord Knotter and one bobbin of thread will be included. Class registration must be 10 days prior to scheduled class to allow for the shipment for the Tri-Cord Knotter.
Cost: $40, with Tri-Cord Knotter $65, Skill Level: Intermediate, Sessions: 1session

Chagrin Falls

Saturday
Aug. 5 | 10:30 – 1pm | Laura Dim, instructor

North Olmsted

Wednesday
Aug. 20| 6:30 - 9pm | Lynn Eckart, instructor

Cross Weave Pearl Bracelet
This project based class will teach you cross weaving and coiling with wire. Once complete you will be able to create not only bracelets but unique pendants and earrings. Cost: $45, Skill Level: Intermediate, Pre-requisite: Beading 201 or permission from instructor Session: 1

Chagrin Falls

Wednesday
July 30 | 6 - 9 pm | Diane Vanek, instructor

 

Viking Knitting
Knitting is not just for yarn…come to this exciting class and learn the ancient art of Viking Knitting. Instead of needles and fiber, this technique uses Sterling Silver, Gold Filled or Art wire. You will learn how to loop the wire into a tube of silver and transform it into a bracelet. List of necessary materials and tools will be provided.
Cost: $45, Skill Level: Beginner

Chagrin Falls

Thursday
July 31 | 7 - 9pm | Francine Nardollilo, instructor

BYZANTINE BRACELET - Chain Maille
Learn to weave a traditional decorative chain using Jump Rings in your choice of metal. You will learn the proper way of opening and closing jump rings. Student may need additional time to complete the project. Cost
Cost: $32, Skill Level: Beginner

Chagrin Falls

Thursday
July 24 | 7 - 9pm | Francine Nardollilo, instructor

 

 


Basic Metal Work

Basic Soldering I - Figure 8 Chain
Learn the basic concepts in soldering while creating a Spiral Chain. By the end of this class you will have an understanding of necessary tools and materials to successfully solder simple joints.
Cost: $57, Skill Level: intermediate, Sessions: 1 Materials: Kits available, Tools provided to share. Soldering Kits $125
 

 

Chagrin Falls

Wednesday
July 7 | 6:30 – 9pm | Kieu Pham Gray, instructor

North Olmsted

Wednesday
July 16 | 10:30 - 1 | Kieu Pham Gray, instructor

July 16 | 6:30 - 9 | Chris Hall, instructor

Saturday
Aug. 16 | 1:30 - 4 | Kieu Pham Gray, instructor

Basic Soldering I - Charming Messages
Learn the basic concepts in soldering while creating a Message Charm with a silver edge. This project will allow you to create a more polished look to your stamping projects. By the end of this class you will have an understanding of necessary tools and materials to successfully solder simple joints.
Cost: $57, Skill Level: intermediate, Sessions: 1 Pre-requisite: Beading 201 Materials: $25, Tools provided to share.
 

Chagrin Falls

Tuesday
Aug. 18 | 10:30 - 1:30pm | Kieu Pham Gray, instructor

Tuesday
July 8 | 10:30 - 1:30pm | Kieu Pham Gray, instructor

Sunday
July 20 | 10:30 - 1:30pm | Kieu Pham Gray, instructor

Charming Impressions
Create lasting impressions through jewelry. In this class you will learn basic techniques of metalworking, stamping and finishing sterling silver. For the project students will choose between either charms or bracelet.

Cost: $32 Tools: Available to share, Skill Level: Any, Sessions: 1

Chagrin Falls

Wednesday
Aug. 25 | 7 - 9pm | Susan Kleinstub, instructor

Saturday
July 19 | 10:30 - 12:30pm | Susan Kleinstub, instructor

North Olmsted

Wednesday
Aug. 20 | 7 - 9 | Lynn Eckart, instructor

 

 

Etched Layered Pendant
In this class you will learn a simple process for etching copper and brass along with several finishing techniques. You will combine several etched pieces into a layered pendant that is uniquely yours. A variety of ideas for incorporating etched pieces into your work will be presented. Cost: $45 Skill Level: Beginner Materials: Materials and Supplies kit available from instructor, paid directly to instructor and not returnable once ordered.

Chagrin Falls

Monday
Aug. 4 |6– 9pm |
Lori Paximadis, instructor

North Olmsted
Sunday
Aug. 17 |12 - 3pm | Lori Paximadis, instructor

Introduction to Metalsmithing - Bezel Setting (NEW!)
If you are looking for a fresh approach to jewelry making try metalsmithing. This class will teach you how to create sterling silver bezels to set cabachons for pendants.
Cost: $125, Tools: Available to share, Skill Level: Advanced, Sessions: 2, Pre-requisite: : students Must be proficient at soldering with a torch, teach approval is required.

Chagrin Falls

Monday
July 21 & 28 | 6:30 - 9:30pm | Kieu Pham Gray, instructor

 

North Olmsted

Saturday
Aug. 9 & 16 | 11:30 - 3|
Kieu Pham Gray, instructor

 

METALSMITHING – MULTI DIMENSIONAL RING
This project based class will teach you how to create a multi-dimensional silver and copper ring. In this class you will learn how to make easy soldering joints, basic metalsmithing techniques (cutting, sawing, hammering, finishing). By the end of this class you will have an understanding of necessary tools and materials for basic silver smithing.
Cost: $65, Tools: Available to share, Skill Level: Advanced, Sessions: 1, Pre-requisite: students Must be proficient at soldering with a torch, teacher approval is required.

 

North Olmsted

Monday
Aug. 11 | 6:30 - 9 |
Kieu Pham Gray, instructor

METALSMITHING – SILVER AND PEARL RING
This project based class will teach you how to create a silver rings. In this class you will learn basic metalsmithing techniques (cutting, sawing, hammering, finishing) and how to make easy soldering joints. By the end of this class you will have an understanding of necessary tools and materials to make basic silver rings.
Cost: $65, Tools: Available to share, Skill Level: Advanced, Sessions: 1, Pre-requisite: : students Must be proficient at soldering with a torch, teacher approval is required.
Chagrin Falls

Sunday
July 27 | 1:30 - 4:30pm | Kieu Pham Gray, instructor

North Olmsted

Saturday
Aug. 16 | 1:30 - 4:30|
Kieu Pham Gray, instructor

 

Beading One on One
One on One instruction with our instructors is available to suit you beading needs. One on One instruction time may be booked for anytime during our regular business hours for $35 per hour. Students are expected to bring their own materials and tools. Please inquire with sales clerk to book an appointment.

If you are interested in a class but our schedule is not accommodating, please let us know so that we may have the opportunity to meet your needs. Private lessons may also be scheduled for the listed classes with our instructors. Please inquire with our sales team.

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