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

 
  
July 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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  • July 3 & 4, 2010
    11:00am - 5:00pm
    Designer Glass
    Trunk Show

    This is what they call that beautiful clear glass that
    looks and acts like finer Crystal but costs way less!!
    They sent me samples and I was blown away by the quality,
    colors and shapes available in this beautiful glass. Sure
    to be a favorite among all of us. This is an opening date for a
    month long show with this fancy glass... all the best
    will go first so get here early!!

 
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  • July 9, 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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  • July 11, 2010
    10:00am - 2:00pm
    Freeform Workshop
    Rae

    Knowledge of Peyote Stitch Required. Create a stunning
    freeform piece using various sizes of seed beads stitched
    in different directions and set with accent beads to
    form this fascinating piece of art jewelry. Class explores
    how to create texture while maintaining structure within
    the free form framework.

    $80.00
    Level 2
    Part 1 of 2

 
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  • July 10 & 11, 2010
    11:00am - 5:00pm
    Lumina Inspirations
    Trunk Show

    Timeless and treasured is this fanciful earring!
    Our first trunk show with Lumina Inspirations!!!
    I am so excited!!! They are the folks that have the
    wonderful hand painted Russian beads done on genuine
    Onyx, Carnelian and other stone as well as a whole line
    of other beautifully painted ceramic focal beads with a
    more modern touch. This is going to be amazing!!!
    Don’t miss it!!!

 
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  • July 14, 2010
    5:00pm - 8:30pm
    Flapper Fringe Earrings
    Rae

    Timeless and treasured is this fanciful earring!
    In this class you will learn the basic off-loom
    techniques of brick and ladder stitch, as well as fringe.

    $45.00
    Level 1+

 
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  • July 15, 2010
    6:00pm - 8:30pm
    Dazzle Bracelet
    Renee Mueller

    Weave seed beads and crystals together for a simple yet stunning bracelet.

    $35.00
    Level 1

 
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  • July 17, 2010
    11:00am - 4:00pm
    Improv Beadwork Embroidery
    Amy Petersen

    Express yourself!! No need to make elaborate plans.
    In this class you will learn the various types of bead applications.
    Play with a variety of color, shape and textures. Feel free to bring
    other textures such as lace ribbon yarns or anything that strikes
    your fancy!! You will be embroidering on fabric that you can frame,
    use as a journal cover or anything else creative you can think of!!
    A class full of fun and design!!

    $45.00
    Level 1+

 
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  • July 18, 2010
    10:00am - 2:00pm
    Freeform Workshop
    Rae

    Knowledge of Peyote Stitch Required. Create a stunning
    freeform piece using various sizes of seed beads stitched
    in different directions and set with accent beads to
    form this fascinating piece of art jewelry. Class explores
    how to create texture while maintaining structure within
    the free form framework.

    $80.00
    Level 2
    Part 2 of 2

 
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  • July 23, 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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  • July 24, 2010
    10:00am - 1:00pm
    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.

    $40.00
    All levels

 
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  • July 31 -
    August 1, 2010
    11:00am - 5:00pm
    Swarovski Crystal Vintage
    Rare & Contemporary
    RESCHEDULED TO JULY 31 - AUGUST 1!

    Once again enjoy the sparkle and the splendor
    Jason will once again set your heart aflutter and
    pulse racing with his extraordinary array of
    Swarovski Crystal!! Jason always suprises us with
    some very limited one of a kind Vintage finds.
    Come and get that special cut and finish before
    they are gone!!!

 
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  • July 29, 2010
    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!

    $40.00
    Level 1

 

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.