Classes at the Bead Lounge

Class Schedule

January/February 2012

January 7th Saturday

Beading Basics with Laurie Parker Swenson Beginner/Refresher

Cost: $35 (includes materials)

Time: 10:30am – 1:30pm

Learn the basic techniques for bead stringing including what materials to use for a professional look, how to crimp, select the right clasp and basic design layout. You will also learn some basic wire working techniques to make simple bails for making pendants from beads and the loop & coil for making earrings. Students should bring tools if you have them (chain nose plier, round nose plier & cutter). Students will receive a 20% discount on tools purchased at Bead Lounge. Materials will be supplied.

January 8th Sunday

PMC Basics with Laura Humenik Beginner/Refresher

Cost: $110 (includes materials)

Time: 10:30am – 3:30pm

This class teaches you basic techniques for working with Precious Metal Clay. You will learn which tools to use, how to use them, the various properties of PMC, how to make your own fine silver pendants, findings and more! All materials will be supplied.

January 10th Tuesday

Basic Right Angle Weave Bracelet with Sue Eaton Beginner/Refresher

Cost: $35 ($10 kit fee)

Time: 11:00am – 1:00pm

This class will teach you the basic Right Angle Weave stitch, which is so extremely versatile. You will leave class with a beautiful finished bracelet. You must be able to thread a needle. Materials will be supplied in kit form for a small fee.

January 14th Saturday

Painting With Polymer Clay with Peg Harper Beginner/Refresher

Cost: $30 ($5 materials fee)

Time: 11:00am – 2:00pm

This polymer clay class will teach you how to explore and create using the “applique” technique. Materials will be supplied in kit form for a small fee.

January 15th Sunday

Flowers On The Vine with Laura Humenik Beginner/Refresher

Cost: $55 (includes materials)

Time: 12:30pm – 3:00pm

This fabulous class will teach you how to create a wearable garden using various glass & metal leaves and flowers wired together to form a very unique necklace! Enhance your wire working skills and learn to create in 3-D. Materials will be supplied.

January 21st Saturday

Tubular Bead Crochet Bracelet with Tony Natale Beginner/Refresher

Cost: $65 (Need materials listed below)

Time: 10:30am – 2:00pm

Students will learn how to Bead Crochet while making a great decorative bracelet. Instructor will supply tools used in class, but students need to supply materials listed. Materials needed for the class: Size 6/0 seed bead (2 packages - different colors), One large focal bead (15mm or larger), two 14mm end caps, Two eye pins (20Ga), one clasp.

January 22nd Sunday

Basic Wirework with Laura Humenik Beginner/Refresher

Cost: $55 (includes materials)

Time: 12:30pm – 3:30pm

This class teaches you basic techniques for working with wire. You will learn which tools to use, how to use them, the various properties of wire, how to make your own jump rings, simple clasps, chain and more! Students should bring tools (chain nose plier, round nose plier, bail making plier, cutter) if you have them. Students will receive a 20% discount on tools purchased at Bead Lounge. Materials will be supplied.

January 24th Tuesday

Wired Glass Leaf and Flower Pendant with Sue Eaton Beginner/Intermediate

Cost: $35 ($10 kit fee)

Time: 11:00am – 1:00pm

This class will teach you how to make fabulous flowers using various glass leaves wired together to create the flower! These fun creations can then be used as pendants, earrings, brooches, ornaments and whatever else your creativity can come up with. Materials will be supplied in kit form for a small fee.

January 28th Saturday

Beading Basics with Laurie Parker Swenson Beginner/Refresher

Cost: $35 (includes materials)

Time: 10:30am – 1:30pm

Learn the basic techniques for bead stringing including what materials to use for a professional look, how to crimp, select the right clasp and basic design layout. You will also learn some basic wire working techniques to make simple bails for making pendants from beads and the loop & coil for making earrings. Students should bring tools if you have them (chain nose plier, round nose plier & cutter). Students will receive a 20% discount on tools purchased at Bead Lounge. Materials will be supplied.

January 29th Sunday

Beginning Stone Wrap with Laura Humenik Beginner/Refresher

Cost: $60 (includes materials)

Time: 12:30pm – 3:30pm

This wonderful class teaches you how to wrap free-form stones that have no holes as well as cabochons (flat back stones with no holes) using both a basic twist wrap and a more complex basket wrap. If you’ve been wanting to turn those rocks you’ve collected into wearable pieces, this is the class for you! Students will receive a 20% discount on tools purchased at Bead Lounge. Materials will be supplied.

February 4th Saturday

Hammered Cuff Bead Embroidery Workshop with Heidi Kummli Beginner/Intermediate

Cost: $175 (materials included)

Time: 11:00am – 3:00pm

This 4 hour workshop will explore Bead Embroidery techniques including gluing cabochons and metal flower, beading around cabochons and flower, incorporating different beads and finishing. All materials are included in this class, metal flower, stones, beads, suede, 1 1/4 inch hammered cuff and tools. You can bring your own beads and components if you wish but we will be sticking to the basic pattern in the photograph. Class is limited to 12 people. A 50% deposit is required at time of registration, with the balance due first day of class. Deposits and balances are payable by check, cash or credit card through the Bead Lounge.

February 5th Sunday

Salt Water Etching (On Metal) with Russ Howard Beginner/Refresher

Cost: $80 (materials included)

Time: 12:30pm – 3:30pm

Learn how to etch copper, brass or nickel without harsh chemicals. This technique includes methods to clean copper, transfer designs to the metal and build your own etching kit! Materials will be supplied. You will leave the class with enough “hands on” skill and equipment to continue etching at home.

February 7th Tuesday

Basic Right Angle Weave Valentine’s Day Bracelet with Sue Eaton Beginner/Refresher

Cost: $35 ($10 kit fee)

Time: 11:00am – 1:00pm

This class will teach you the basic Right Angle Weave stitch, which is so extremely versatile. You will leave class with a beautiful finished bracelet just in time for Valentine’s Day. You must be able to thread a needle. Materials will be supplied in kit form for a small fee.

February 11th Saturday

Beading Basics with Laurie Parker Swenson Beginner/Refresher

Cost: $35 (includes materials)

Time: 10:30am – 1:30pm

Learn the basic techniques for bead stringing including what materials to use for a professional look, how to crimp, select the right clasp and basic design layout. You will also learn some basic wire working techniques to make simple bails for making pendants from beads and the loop & coil for making earrings. Students should bring tools if you have them (chain nose plier, round nose plier & cutter). Students will receive a 20% discount on tools purchased at Bead Lounge. Materials will be supplied.

February 11th Saturday

UV Cure Resin Over Polymer Clay with Peg Harper Beginner/Refresher

Cost: $30 ($5 materials fee)

Time: 11:00am – 2:00pm

This polymer clay class will teach you how to use UV cure resin to encase polymer clay designs in bezel settings. This great technique opens a whole new universe of options in creating pendants, earrings and more! Materials will be supplied in kit form for a small fee.

February 11th Saturday

From The Heart Valentines Day Card Making with Claire Haberfeld Beginner/Refresher

Cost: $25 ($10 materials fee)

Time: 2:30pm – 4:30pm

There is nothing more treasured than a handcrafted card, especially when there is a little love tucked inside! Come learn to create a folded heart pocket card filled with sentiments while using various embossing techniques. Also learn how to make a floral origami heart to embellish another card. Materials are provided for this project for a small fee.

February 12th Sunday

Basic Wirework with Laura Humenik Beginner/Refresher

Cost: $55 (includes materials)

Time: 12:30pm – 3:30pm

This class teaches you basic techniques for working with wire. You will learn which tools to use, how to use them, the various properties of wire, how to make your own jump rings, simple clasps, chain and more! Students should bring tools (chain nose plier, round nose plier, bail making plier, cutter) if you have them. Students will receive a 20% discount on tools purchased at Bead Lounge. Materials will be supplied.

February 12th Sunday

UV Cure Resin Over Polymer Clay with Peg Harper Beginner/Refresher

Cost: $30 ($5 materials fee)

Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm

This polymer clay class will teach you how to use UV cure resin to encase polymer clay designs in bezel settings. This great technique opens a whole new universe of options in creating pendants, earrings and more! Materials will be supplied in kit form for a small fee.

February 19th Sunday

Beginning Stone Wrap with Laura Humenik Beginner/Refresher

Cost: $60 (includes materials)

Time: 12:30pm – 3:30pm

This wonderful class teaches you how to wrap free-form stones that have no holes as well as cabochons (flat back stones with no holes) using both a basic twist wrap and a more complex basket wrap. If you’ve been wanting to turn those rocks you’ve collected into wearable pieces, this is the class for you! Students will receive a 20% discount on tools purchased at Bead Lounge. Materials will be supplied.

February 22nd Wednesday

Basic Kumihimo Braiding with Lucy Renoux Beginner/Refresher

Cost: $75 (includes materials)

Time: 11:00am – 3:00pm

Learn the basic round eight cord braid with or without beads. This technique can be used to make bracelets, necklaces, key fobs and more! Basic tools and supplies provided, including a Kumi Loom Disc and bobbins. A 50% deposit is required at time of registration with the balance due the day of class.

February 26th Sunday

Beading Basics with Laurie Parker Swenson Beginner/Refresher

Cost: $35 (includes materials)

Time: 12:30pm – 3:30pm

Learn the basic techniques for bead stringing including what materials to use for a professional look, how to crimp, select the right clasp and basic design layout. You will also learn some basic wire working techniques to make simple bails for making pendants from beads and the loop & coil for making earrings. Students should bring tools if you have them (chain nose plier, round nose plier & cutter). Students will receive a 20% discount on tools purchased at Bead Lounge. Materials will be supplied.

AvailableOn Request

Traditional Dream Catcher with Rose Red Elk Beginner

Cost: $55 (includes materials)

Time: TBD

Learn the basics of weaving a traditional Lakota dream catcher. Hear the traditional story of how the dream catcher came to be and learn the properties of certain stones. Includes 5″ hoop/leather/feathers, artificial sinew, some beads and charms. You may also bring your own beads and charms if you wish.

Class List

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