Welcome to Kiowa Rose Beads & Supplies  

 


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

 
  
September 2009 Class Details

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

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  • September 2, 2009
    6:00pm - 9:00pm
    Basic Wire Wrap
    Renee Mueller

    Learn to wire wrap by linking chain together with whatever inspires
    you most! This class is designed to give you a consistent wrap that has a
    professional look~ bringing your jewelry to the next level!

    $45.00
    Level 1

 
  • Birds of a Feather
  • September 4, 2009
    5:30pm - 8:30pm
    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

 
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  • September 5, 2009
    12:00pm - 4:30pm
    Metal Collage Workshop
    Rosie Long & Renee Mueller

    Join Rosie & Renee for a fun and informative workshop! Learn to create the
    wonderful look of vintage assemblage. In this class you will learn layering,
    attaching chain, building nests, as well as, new and wonderful ways to use
    findings!

    $50.00
    Level 2

 
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  • September 6, 2009
    11:30am - 4:30pm
    Crochet Lariat
    Kathleen Stensrud

    Learn the basics of bead crochet. During this class, you will
    learn a colorful method of stringing your beads which will create a
    spiral effect for your lariat. After working the crochet for a bit
    you will learn how to make the fringe for the finish of the lariat.

    $55.00
    Level 2

 
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  • September 9, 2009
    6:00pm - 9:00pm
    Dazzle the Eye Project 2
    Renee Mueller

    Continue your double needle weave education and make a Swarovski bracelet
    all your friends will want!

    $45.00
    Level 2

 
  • Garden Party
  • September 12, 2009
    11:00am - 4:30pm
    Summer Garden Party
    Staff

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

    $45.00
    All levels
    Registration Required

 
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  • September 13, 2009
    10:00am - 1:00pm
    Beadwork Basics
    Staff

    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

 
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  • September 17, 2009
    5:30pm - 8:30pm
    Rosette Earrings
    Rae Steckler~Homorody

    JCreate a delicate and lovely pair of earrings using bead
    embroidery techniques.

    $40.00
    Level 1

 
  • Birds of a Feather
  • September 18, 2009
    5:30pm - 8:30pm
    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

 
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  • September 19, 2009
    11:00am - 5:00pm
    Counterweight Woven Necklace Part 3
    Julie Wuest

    This three-part class covers how to create a counter weight necklace
    such as 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.

    $225.00 (all three sessions)
    Level 3
    Part 3 of 3

 
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  • September 20, 2009
    11:00am - 4:30pm
    Russian Bead Lace "Catherine"
    Huib Petersen

    This beadwork, originating from Russia, is made up from small
    components: leaves and starflowers. These are then stitched
    together, and this is where your own creativity comes in. The
    possibilities are endless from simple necklace to whole pieces of
    clothing! All depending on how you decide to connect the pieces.
    Read more about this inspiring artist by taking this link.
    $85.00
    Level 2

 
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  • September 26, 2009
    September 27, 2009
    11:00am - 5:00pm
    Sweet Pea 2-Day Workshop
    Huib Petersen

    The butterfly graces a strand of wild pea blossoms and
    seed pods, stitched in diagonal and tubular peyote stitch combined
    with the Ndebele stitch.

    Read more about this inspiring artist by taking this link.

    $150.00
    Level 3
    2-Day Workshop

 

Class Levels
Classes are taught at 4 levels:

Level 1–
Beginner

Level 1+ Level 2–Intermediate Level 3–Advanced
No beadwork or wirework experience required.
Some beadwork or wirework experience helpful, should
know how to use crimp beads, and should know how to turn a simple loop.
Knowledge of basic terminology, should have completed several beadwork or wirework projects, or have completed at least three level 1 or 1+ classes.
Knowledge of basic terminology, should be comfortable doing more intricate beadwork or wirework projects, and should know most basic beadwork stitches such as Peyote, Brick, Herringbone, etc.