Welcome to Kiowa Rose Beads & Supplies  

 


37581 Niles Blvd. | Historic Niles
Fremont, CA 94536 | 510.794.7465

 
  
August 2008 Class Details

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Please choose classes carefully. There are no refunds or transfer of fees on classes.

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Lavish Lucite Necklace
August 2, 2008
11:00am - 4:30pm
Lavish Lucite Necklace
Rosie Long

In this three day workshop we will create a cascade of vintage and contemporary Lucite flowers and leaves as the focus of this stunning necklace. You will learn to create color and texture harmony as well as putting together a shape that is balanced and pleasing to the eye. You will be using a double needle weave as well as learning to make branch fringe, budclusters and leaves out of seed beads.

$120.00
Level 2
Part 1 of 3

Lavish Lucite Necklace
August 3, 2008
11:00am - 4:30pm
Lavish Lucite Necklace
Rosie Long

In this three day workshop we will create a cascade of vintage and contemporary Lucite flowers and leaves as the focus of this stunning necklace. You will learn to create color and texture harmony as well as putting together a shape that is balanced and pleasing to the eye. You will be using a double needle weave as well as learning to make branch fringe, budclusters and leaves out of seed beads.


Level 2
Part 2 of 3

KAZURI TRUNK SHOW
August 9, 2008
10:30am - 5:00pm
KAZURI TRUNK SHOW

Join us for this special event!


Lavish Lucite Necklace
August 10, 2008
11:00am - 4:30pm
Lavish Lucite Necklace
Rosie Long

In this three day workshop we will create a cascade of vintage and contemporary Lucite flowers and leaves as the focus of this stunning necklace. You will learn to create color and texture harmony as well as putting together a shape that is balanced and pleasing to the eye. You will be using a double needle weave as well as learning to make branch fringe, budclusters and leaves out of seed beads.


Level 2
Part 3 of 3

Earring Extravaganza
August 13, 2008
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Earring Extravaganza
Renee Mueller

One of our most popular classes! You will create up to 6 pairs of earrings in this class in one evening. We will make simple drop earrings, charm earrings and the popular chandelier earrings.

$40.00
All levels

Birds of a Feather
August 15, 2008
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Birds of a Feather
Staff

Join us for a night of fun, food, camaraderie, laughs and of course BEADS!!

$10.00
All levels
Registration Required

Counterweight Woven Necklace*
August 16, 2008
11:00am - 5:00pm
Counterweight Woven Necklace
Julie Wuest

This four-part class covers how to create a counter weight necklace, helen dietz was so famous for. Julie Wuest, a good friend of helen's, will take you through a personal journey, to take a close look at helen, her gallery show, a video on the talk she gave about her work. Julie will also be bringing her personal collection of helen necklaces for the class to ooh and ah over, and a few weavings too. This is a rare opportunity for you to see helen's work up close and to learn how helen constructed her pieces.Why the lower case "h"? Come to this class and get to know this great bead lady, helen dietz.


Level 3
Part 3 of 4

 

Beadwork Basics
August 17, 2008
10:30am - 1:30pm
Beadwork Basics
Rae Homorody

Not sure where to begin? Start here! This class is dedicated to getting you started in the wonderful world of beading. We will make a bracelet and a simple set of drop earrings. Identification, terminology and a guided tour of Kiowa Rose will give you the confidence to move forward into whatever direction you wish to go.

$35.00
All levels

Knotting Skills
August 20, 2008
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Knotting Skills
Renee Mueller

Learn how to efficiently string and knot between every bead for a traditional method of jewelry construction.

$40.00
All levels

Lotus Bead
August 23, 2008
11:00am - 3:00pm
Lotus Bead
Gwen Fisher

This beaded bead resembles a glistening flower in full bloom. The finished Lotus can measure any size,depending upon what size and how many drop beads you use.

$70.00
Level 2

Peyote Stitch Rope Workshop
August 24, 2008
10:30am - 5:00pm
Peyote Stitch Rope Workshop
Jeka Lambert

This skill building workshop will open the door to many design possibilities. In the morning, we will change the appearance of tubular peyote stitch through the use of increases and decreases. The afternoon will be focused on embellishment techniques. Please refrain from wearing products that contain fragrance to this class.

$75.00
Level 1+

Finish Up Night
August 28, 2008
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Finish Up Night
Rae Homorody

Rae will be hosting FUN ( Finish Up Night) She will welcome back her previous students to bring in their unfinished projects to 'get er done'! Whether you just need to pencil in the time or your grasp on a technique needs a helping hand.

$10.00
All levels