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Classes
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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
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July 17
Aug. 21
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North
Olmsted
2nd
Wednesday of every month
*7:00pm
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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
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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
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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
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North
Olmsted
Wednesday
July
18 | 7 - 9pm | Eileen
Tassie,
instructor
Saturday
Aug.
3 | 12:30 - 2:30pm | Eileen Tassie, instructor
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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 |
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Chagrin
Falls
Wednesday
Aug.
13 | 6:30 – 9pm | Susan
Kleinstub, instructor
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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
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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 |
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Chagrin
Falls
Wednesday
July
30 | 6 - 9 pm | Diane Vanek, instructor
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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 |
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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 |
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Chagrin
Falls
Thursday
July
24 | 7 - 9pm | Francine Nardollilo,
instructor |
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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 |
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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
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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. |
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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
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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 |
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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
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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. |
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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. |
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Chagrin
Falls
Monday
July
21 & 28 | 6:30 - 9:30pm | Kieu Pham
Gray, instructor
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North
Olmsted
Saturday
Aug. 9 & 16
| 11:30 - 3| Kieu
Pham Gray, instructor
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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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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