Welcome to Kiowa Rose Beads & Supplies  

 


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

 
  
August 2010 Class Details

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

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  • August 3, 2010
    6:00pm - 8:00pm     		Origami Crane Earrings
    Stephen Lao

    Make a delicate pair of traditional Origami
    cranes with crystals suspended from the bottom
    for a pair of truly unique earrings!!
    $25.00
    Level 1

 
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  • August 7, 2010
    11:00am - 5:00pm     		Butterfly
    Huib Petersen

    You will really feel the wonder of summer when you
    learn to make these incrediable delicate butterflies.
    Make just one as a pin or a whole multitude to
    surround your neck.

    $85.00
    Level 2

 
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  • August 8, 2010
    11:00am - 3:00pm     		Tassel Earrings
    Rae

    Timeless and treasured is this fanciful earring!

    $45.00
    Level 1+

 
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  • August 7-8, 2010
    11:00am - 5:00pm     		Gemini Gems Trunk Show

    Our friend Benny will have his beautiful assortment
    of fine stones. Benny’s prices are the best we have seen and
    we love to pass them to you... all prices will be half
    the marked price at this show!! He also has the biggest
    variety of shapes and cuts in fine stones we have seen!!

 
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  • August 11, 2010
    5:30pm - 7:30pm     		Rivoli Regalia 2-Part
    Rae

    Guaranteed to get attention. This class uses
    the Swarovski rivoli encased in delicas. Create
    either a necklace or earrings using peyote stitch.

    $50.00
    Level 1+
    Part 1 of 2

 
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  • August 12, 2010
    6:00pm - 9:00pm     		Crystal Diamond Bracelet
    Renee Mueller

    Learn how to make this stunning bracelet!

    $45.00
    Level 2

 
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  • August 13, 2010
    3:30am - 5:30pm     		Afternoon Birds of a Feather
    Staff

    Due to the overwhelming response to our evening Birds
    of a Feather gathering we are adding an afternoon version! The
    New Afternoon Birds will be held the second and fourth Friday
    afternoon of each month from 3:30 - 5:30pm. Afternoon Birds will
    be a time to gather with other bead enthusiast, work on existing
    projects or start a new project, show your work, share ideas
    and be inspired! We will serve pizza and have specials just
    for you! This is a non-instruction event that requires
    preregistration and $10.

    $10.00
    All levels

 
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  • August 13-14, 2010
    11:00am - 5:00pm     		Scorpio Beads - Lampwork Flowers
    Trunk Show

    Amazing lampwork flowers and focal beads all
    hand done by Nanette Young-Griener!! Check out her
    class using her beads!! It’s all so fun!!

 
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  • August 14, 2010
    11:00am - 5:00pm     		Fiddlehead and Flowers
    Nanette Young-Greiner

    Using hand dyed silk ribbon and Nanette's amazing
    handmade lampwork flowers, you will create your
    own unique necklace. We will be having a Trunk Show
    of Nanette's amazing array of lampwork flowers and leaves
    in conjunction with the class!!!
    Come Friday for the best choices!!
    Sign up early!! This class is sure to sell out!!


    $50.00
    Level 1+

 
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  • August 14, 2010
    11:00am - 5:00pm     		Wild Things Beads Trunk Show
     

    Join us for the splendor and variety we always
    get when we have J-ME and Guy present us with a
    trunk show!! They will bringing a vast array of
    vintage and new beads as well as the unusual
    only they can find!!

 
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  • August 15, 2010
    10:00am - 1:00pm     		Beadwork Basics
    Rae

    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.

    $40.00
    All levels

 
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  • August 18, 2010
    5:30pm - 7:30pm     		Rivoli Regalia 2-Part
    Rae

    Guaranteed to get attention. This class uses
    the Swarovski rivoli encased in delicas. Create
    either a necklace or earrings using peyote stitch.

    $50.00
    Level 1+
    Part 2 of 2

 
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  • August 21-22, 2010
    11:00am - 5:00pm     		Vintage Lucite Trunk Show
     

    Join us for another fun-filled Trunk Show
    with our favorite Lucite vendor!!! They will once
    again send us an amazing array of vintage and
    contemporary Lucite beads, flowers and leaves!!
    Personally one of my very favorite shows!!!
    Who can resist all those yummy colors??

 
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  • August 26, 2010
    6:00pm - 8:30pm     		Repair & Redesign
    Renee Mueller

    Longing to wear that necklace that was once
    your Grandmother's?? Here is your opportunity to
    repair treasured pieces or look at different options
    to redesign the piece for a more modern look.

    $35
    Level 1

 
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  • August 27, 2010
    3:30am - 5:30pm     		Afternoon Birds of a Feather
    Staff

    Due to the overwhelming response to our evening Birds
    of a Feather gathering we are adding an afternoon version! The
    New Afternoon Birds will be held the second and fourth Friday
    afternoon of each month from 3:30 - 5:30pm. Afternoon Birds will
    be a time to gather with other bead enthusiast, work on existing
    projects or start a new project, show your work, share ideas
    and be inspired! We will serve pizza and have specials just
    for you! This is a non-instruction event that requires
    preregistration and $10.

    $10.00
    All levels

 

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.