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

 
  
July 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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Wirewrap Basics
July 2, 2008
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Wirewrap Basics
Renee Mueller

Learn the art of wire wrapping while making beautiful drop earrings or a glittering bracelet.

$40.00
All levels

Beadwork Embroidery
July 3, 2008
5:30pm - 8:00pm
Beadwork Embroidery
Rae Homorody

Learn the art of beadwork embroidery. In this class you will make a pin or a necklace using an embroidery stitch, peyote stitch bezel and edging stitch.

$55.00
All levels
Part 1

Beadwork Embroidery
July 10, 2008
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Beadwork Embroidery
Rae Homorody

Learn the art of beadwork embroidery. In this class you will make a pin or a necklace using an embroidery stitch, peyote stitch bezel and edging stitch.


All levels
Part 2

Counterweight Woven Necklace*
July 12, 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 2 of 4

Octahedral Cluster Beaded Bead
July 13, 2008
11:00am - 4:00pm
Octahedral Cluster Beaded Bead
Gwen Fisher

The techniques for this beaded bead include a version of right angle weave and a bead weaving technique we call a lace overlay method. The finished bead will have 6 holes large enough to accommodate a cord or narrow chain.

$45.00
Level 3

Birds of a Feather
July 18, 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

Spiral Rope Workshop
July 20, 2008
10:30am - 1:30pm
Spiral Rope WorkShop
Jeka Lambert

This stitch is fun and endlessly versatile!! Spiral Rope can be dainty and delicate or big and bold. Its simple to do, but because the variations are endless, beaders simply get hooked on it. Please refrain from wearing products that contain fragrance to this class.

$45.00
Level 2
With Russian Leaves: $70.00

Spiral Rope Workshop
July 20, 2008
2:00pm - 5:00pm
Russian Leaves
Jeka Lambert

These beautiful lacy leaves are made using a diagonal peyote stitch. They make a great focal point for necklaces, or can be incorporated into other beadwork projects. Please refrain from wearing products that contain fragrance to this class.

$45.00
Level 2
With Spiral Rope Workshop: $70.00

Beadwork Basics
July 26, 2008
10:30am - 1:30pm
Beadwork Basics
Renee Mueller

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

Time Machine Beaded Bead
July 27, 2008
11:00am - 5:00pm
Time Machine Beaded Bead
Gwen Fisher

This beaded bead resembles a baroque decorative egg. Like all of the patterns in the cluster series , techniques include a modified version of right angle weaveand a bead weaving technique we call a lace overlay method.

$75.00
Level 3

Finish Up Night
July 31, 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