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Instructor: Svetlana (Lana) Kunina /Juried Artist in the Illinois Artisans Program
Learn how to make beaded pillow beads and how to connect them to other components to create a bracelet. We'll make at least 2 pillows to get comfortable with the technique and go into assembly techniques which include other design components. After the class you'll be able to finish a bracelet at home and create as many pillows as you'd like perhaps building other jewelry pieces, such as earrings, necklaces and pendants. Color options and possible combinations will be also covered in class. Beginner to Advanced. Previous experience with seed beads recommended, but not necessary.
Please, bring your glasses and /or magnifying glass, as we'll be working with seed beads.
Supply list provided upon registration.
Beads and tools are available for purchase from the Design Center.
Date: interested in this class? Please e-mail us.
Meets: 4 hours on a weekend
Fee: $64+
Instructor: Svetlana (Lana) Kunina / Juried Artist in the Illinois Artisans Program
Learn how to make beaded components to use for your bracelets, necklaces, pendants and more using this bead weaving technique and Delica beads. We'll make 1-3 components in class (depending on time) and explore various options and different color combinations and alternatives. After the class you'll be able to design and create your own beaded components for jewelry. This class is focused on the creation of the beaded beads, which may be incorporated in your jewelry design using basic bead stringing methods.
Please, bring your glasses and /or magnifying glass, as we'll be working with seed beads.
Supply list provided upon registration.
Beads and tools are available for purchase from the Design Center.
Date: interested in this class? Please e-mail us.
Meets: 4 hours on a weekend
Fee: $64+
Student's Work : Lower photo students used their own lampwork beads
Learn how to design beaded necklaces or bracelets for balance & beauty. A great class for restringing vintage or heirloom pieces. You may also choose to use your own hand made glass beads. Learn appropriate stringing materials and how to properly attach clasps for a professional finish.
Beads and tools are available for purchase from the Design Center.
Date: March
2, 2010
Meets: Tuesday,
6pm to 8:30pm
Fee:
$38+ materials
(supply list provided upon registration)
student's work
Immerse yourself in 3 days of introductory level bead stringing and head pin wrapping techniques to get a jump start on your new found addiction... beads!!! This class will start you off with the bare-bones basics via single and triple strand beading projects and progress you into more challenging, larger work. Five to six different projects (suitable for gift giving!) will be possible (some evening homework may be required) so that each student can learn professional finishing methods that are often overlooked by other "quickie" class structures. The projects are not cookie cutter style, which means each student will also be learning to coordinate and design their own work from scratch. Students will learn about the different types of beads, stringing materials, findings and tools available on the market (available for purchase from us) and which combination is best suited to different beading art projects. Students will use design center tools during the class.
Beads, tools and books are available for purchase from the Design Center. (Students will receive a 10% discount on items purchased during the 3 day class.)
Meets: Mon, Tues, & Wed from 10am to 3:30pm (1/2 hr break)
Date: tba
Fee: $175 + supplies (bring your own beads or purchase from us)
samples by instructor
A great class for the beginning beader... this is your basic bead bracelet class with the emphasis being focused on durable, professional assembly. Learn how to apply a variety of clasp styles. This class will focus (as in all our classes) on design and balance in the creation of artistic, unique pieces. Lampwork students are encouraged to bring their stash of lampwork beads.
Supply list provided upon registration. Beads and tools are available for purchase from the Design Center.
This class may be scheduled one-on-one or for a private party with your friends!
Date: February
12, 2010
Meets:
Friday, 1pm to 3:30pm
Fee:
$38+
One session of 3 hours. Students will learn how to set up, follow a pattern and bead weave a flat bracelet. Finishing techniques will be covered. Other projects will be discussed such as: chokers, trims, belts, head or hat bands. Beading materials for a bracelet and the bead loom provided through class fee.
Beads and tools are available for purchase from the Design Center.
Date: February
18, 2010
Meets: Thursday,
2pm to 5pm
Fee:
$40
(price includes bead loom & beads for 2 projects)
bracelets by instructor
If you are just getting started in your beading obsession, this is a great class for you. Bring a stash of your own glass, semi-precious or crystal beads (or buy some from our Bead Store in the Drawers). During this 1 session class you will learn several special tricks specific to using memory wire and how to design for a bracelet that wraps several times around the wrist. Memory wire and the use of our tools is supplied through your class fee. If time allows... go on to create a pair of matching earrings. This is a great class for moms and daughters to take together or scheduled as a separate party for your group of friends (phone or e-mail us).
Date: February 11, 2010
Meets: Thursday, 2pm to 5pm
Fee: $38+
Instructor: Svetlana (Lana) Kunina / Juried Artist in the Illinois Artisans Program
Learn how to make triangular beaded components to use for your bracelets,
necklaces, pendants and more. We'll make 1-3 components in class (depending on time) and explore
different color combinations and alternatives how to connect them together with other beads and findings.
After the class you'll be able to design and create your own beaded components for jewelry.
Beginner to Advanced. Previous experience with seed beads recommended, but not necessary.
Please, bring your glasses and /or magnifying glass, as we'll be working with seed beads.
Date: February 20, 2010
Instructor: Svetlana (Lana) Kunina / Juried Artist in the Illinois Artisans Program
In this class we'll learn how to create a series of secret nets. Each net is holding it's own gem inside.
You'll be able to learn this bead woven netting technique, guided by Lana, which will include professional finishing
techniques. Get a great start during class time and the confidence to finish the bracelet at home.
Beginner to Advanced. Previous experience with seed beads recommended, but not necessary.
Please, bring your glasses as we'll be working with small beads.
Date: February 20, 2010
Beads and tools are available for purchase from the Design Center.
Meets: Saturday, 10am to 2pm
Fee: $64+
BEADING ARTS:
Secret Net Beaded Bracelet
Beads and tools are available
for purchase from the Design Center.
Meets: Saturday, 2:30pm to 6:30pm
Fee: $64 +
Instructor: Patty Pulliam
A great class for the beginning beader... this is another basic bead bracelet class with the emphasis being focused on durable, professional assembly. Learn right angle weave while creating this sparkling gem of a bracelet. Using seed beads and bi-cone crystals, you'll quickly stitch up your own version of this bracelet o'bling.
Supply list provided upon registration.
Beads and tools are available
for purchase from the Design Center.
Date: February
18, 2010
Meets: Thursday, 6pm to 9pm
Fee: $38+
bracelets
by instructor
This is 1 session class is good for intermediate/advanced bead weaving students. The first hour is generally spent with Julie guiding you as you pull your beads together and map out your project. (This is not a "cookie cutter" class.) You will learn how to embellish the simple bead woven base which creates the firm foundation for this lush bracelet of beads.
Supply list will be provided upon registration. This is a great way to showcase lampwork beads and use up your odds and ends at the same time!
Beads and tools are available for purchase from the Design Center.
Date: TBA
Meets: Wednesday,
12:30pm to about 5:30pm
Fee:
$75+
Now that you understand the Flat Herringbone, here's a little tweak that creates an elegant undulating piece. It's the specific combination of different sized beads that makes the magic happen. The piece worked on in class will be for a flat bracelet which can serve as a great support for showcasing lampwork beads! Materials list provided upon registration.
Beads and tools are available for purchase from the Design Center.
Date: TBA
Meets:
Thursday, Noon to 3pm
Fee:
$40+
Find you personal design style guided by creativity coach, Julie Rose. Immersing yourself in this 2 day class of beadwork designing together with professional construction skills. Bring a collection of your finished work together with a big helping of beads and other goodies from your stash of "stuff" (especially great for lampwork artists) and spend the first day designing with Julie by your side. This will be a small class so individualized attention will be possible. Identify your own "signature style" and isolate the jewelry assembly techniques you'll need to employ to bring your ideas to fruition. Day two will be spent assembling your pieces. 2 to 3 finished projects possible. Professional finishing will be emphasized. You might want to tell your boss right now that you're expecting to have "the flu" this week ;-)
Beads, tools and books are available for purchase from the Design Center. (Students will receive a 10% discount on items purchased during the 3 day class.)
Date: TBA
Meets:
Wed and Thurs, 10am to 3:30pm (allowing for 1/2 hr break)
Fee: $185+ supplies (bring your own beads or purchase from us)
lampworked
& fused glass center / lampwork accent beaded bandInstructor: Patty Pulliam
Create a beautiful and unique bracelet or necklace using a stone, fused glass, or your own polymer clay cabochon. Beads are embroidered around your focal piece, securing it as well as enhancing it's beauty.
Bring a couple choices of cabochons with coordinating hanks of size 10 seed beads or delicas, a handful of crystals or other coordinating 4-6 mm beads, a clasp, and your rigid beading needle and matching Nymo or other strong beading thread.
Beads and tools are available for purchase from the Design Center.
Date: January
30, 2010
Meets: Saturday, 11am to 5pm
Fee:
$75+
bracelets by instructor
Instructor: Patty Pulliam
This class introduces the beginner jewelry student to the basic wire twist link that is a building block for most jewelry art assemblage. Students will learn how to make a collection of links and dangle componants using head pins, eyepins and straight wire and then proceed to learn how to connect them for earrings, bracelets and necklaces or choose to make a charm bracelet. Regardless of your choice...this class will offer the repetition needed to gain skill at professional looking wire wrapping. Projects may include one-of-a-kind lampwork beads, Bali silver beads, charms and Swarovski crystals (purchased separately). The bead obsessed will enjoy this class since we put a heavy dose of design strategy into our beading classes that will take students beyond the "cookie cutter" approach and challenges each participant to create their own wearable art. We will be working straight through... so feel free to bring snacks to keep your energy up. Bring your magnifying glasses if needed.
Beads and tools are available for purchase from the Design Center.
This class may be scheduled one-on-one or for a private party with your friends!
Date: February
25, 2010
Meets:
Thursday,
11am to 4pm
Fee: $58+
This class is a fun way to learn flat peyote stitch with a simple variation that creates a complicated looking scallop in the finished piece. Change your beads... get a different look! This technique works with any size and type of bead. Students will complete a bracelet in this class. Great for Holiday Gift Making!
Date: March
4, 2010
Meets: Thursday,
10am to 1pm
Fee: $38.+
With some practice....same technique using triangle beads:
by
Julie Rose
Instructor: Patty Pulliam
This technique creates a great, contemporary looking rope suitable for necklaces as it is quite supple and strong. Great for a lariat, choker or bracelet, it has a little give to it due to the crochet stitches. Lampworkers love this rope to showcase special beads and pendants. Once finished, you can hardly see the thread! Students will learn a spiral pattern which makes it easier to see the stitches. Other design variations will be discussed.
Students must already be very comfortable with basic crocheting stitches when they take this class (learn how to crochet in our beginner's class).
The materials are simple: size 6 seed beads in 3 or 6 colors (available for purchase at TLD), and size 8 crochet cotton thread. Bring your reading glasses and, if you have them, magnifying glasses to this class since the beads are tiny!
Beads and tools are available for purchase from the Design Center.
Date: March
4, 2010
Meets: Thursday, 11am
to 2pm
Fee: $38+
Instructor: Patty Pulliam
A fun and quick project to learn basic flat peyote stitch and have a finished piece at the end of the session. Students will create a beaded band adorned by a lampwork daisy bead and accented with a Swarovski crystal. Materials supplied via the class fee. Students choose from several different color palettes. Great class for your party of friends... makes a great gift item, too!
Date:
February 19, 2010
Instructor: Patty Pulliam
The very basics of flat peyote stitch for beginners. 1-drop and 2-drop Flat Peyote makes a great bracelet or strap for a beaded amulet bag. We'll show you how to work up a pattern and select colors as well as choose between regular seed beads and delicas. Techniques on how to read from a flat peyote pattern will be discussed as well as finishing techniques for a bracelet. Students will get a good start on a bracelet or finish a small sampler.
A very small selection of fancy Japanese delica beads will be available for this class. Students will need 3 to 4 colors of delicas, size "B" Nymo floss and a rigid beading needle.
Date:
February 19, 2010
Create a beautiful and unique bracelet or necklace using a stone or fused glass cabochon or your own polymer clay, hollow beads. Peyote stitch bead weaving is used to surround your focal piece. Bring a couple choices of cabochons or hollow polymer clay focal beads with coordinating hanks of matching size 10 seed beads or delicas, a handful of crystals or other coordinating 4-6 mm beads, your rigid beading needle and matching Nymo.
Beads and tools are available for purchase from the Design Center.
Knowledge of Peyote stitch a must. Please take our Beginning Peyote class scheduled earlier in the day and practice until this class comes up on the schedule next time.
Date:
February 26, 2010
Instructor: Patty Pulliam
This is not a cookie cutter class! All students will come out with a completely different piece of art. Peyote stitch beadweaving can create wonderful, tidy, geometric forms. But did you know that you can use the same stitch to make a freeform, undulating shape as well? This technique uses small amounts of several sizes of beads to create a one-of-a-kind bracelet. Students will start out by developing a theme and design rather than following a pre-existing pattern in a different color palette. We’ll discuss how to choose beads that compliment each other in palette and texture. Student will be encouraged to add in found objects as well as fibers. Great for using up "bead stew." Some bead stitching experience is preferred, so consider taking our our basic peyote stitch class.
Students should bring basic beading tools & supplies to class including 8-12 different kinds of beads: sizes from 8-11 plus a few accent beads, Cabochons or fused glass pieces, a button or larger bead for a clasp. Beads and tools are available for purchase from the Design Center.
Date:
January 16, 2010
bracelets by instructor
In this 2 session class, students will learn how to create an elegant bracelet using a basic bead lattice technique. You can make a bangle and incorporate your own lamp work focal bead or just add a fun clasp. During the second session you learn an embellishment technique that will take your bracelet from wonderful to WOW! Students will learn two embellishment variations, as well as, professional finishing methods. Students will also receive a hand out detailing methods to modify the project for the creation of necklaces.
Beads and tools are available for purchase from the Design Center.
Date: TBA
Meets:
Wednesday, 10:00
to Noon
Fee:
$70.00+
bracelets by instructor
We've often heard that this is a difficult stitch to learn from a book. In a class, it is extremely simple! This stitch has also been referred to as the "African Stitch". You may combine multiple sizes and shapes of beads very easily. The piece worked on in class will be for a flat bracelet which can serve as a great support for showcasing lampwork beads!
Materials list provided upon registration. Beads and tools are available for purchase from the Design Center.
Date: TBA
Meets:
Wednesday, Noon to 3pm
Fee:
$38+
Learn how to create an elegant beaded chain using 4 stitches and your basic knitting skills in this 1 session class. Great technique for making elegant bracelets, necklace base or even a purse strap for an evening bag. Looks like a beaded, twisted ribbon or a beaded tube.Sample on display in our gallery.
Supply list provided upon registration. Beads and tools are available for purchase from the Design Center.
Date: TBA
Meets:
Friday, 2pm to
4:30pm
Fee:
$35+
Sample
by Hannah Rosner
This class is a great introduction to bead knitting for students that already know very basic hand knitting stitches and how to cast on/off (take our knitting I & II classes). On day one, students will get a great start toward making their own heirloom quality knitted, beaded "mad money" purse based off of Victorian designs. On Day two, students will shape the flap, sew the seams, create the neck-strap and embellish... with more beads, of course! The great thing about these is that they look hard but are actually very simple and students would still have ample time to create several more in time for gift giving. Samples can be viewed (or purchased) in our gallery.
Supply list available upon registration. Beads and tools are available for purchase from the Design Center.
Date:
TBA 2009
Meets:
Saturdays, 2:00
to 4:00 pm (2:00-4:30 pm on day two)
Fee:
$55.00+
necklace by instructor
Learn how to create a complex looking and elegant spider web of beads in this 1 session class. The project is a bracelet, but this technique can be expanded into a beautiful necklace like those available in our gallery. Julie will give students a heavy dose of color/design emphasis to help build student's confidence in the exploration of new combinations in future projects. Our goal is to encourage original interpretations of the techniques we teach.
Supply list provided upon registration. Beads and tools are available for purchase from the Design Center.
Date: TBA
Meets:
Friday, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Fee:
$50+
This lavish but easy seed bead project is perfect for the beginning beader as well as the bead obsessed. Looks really complicated, but wait until you see how quickly it works up, and how strong the finished piece is! May even be used for a purse handle. Make a bracelet in class, or begin a necklace using a handmade glass lampworked bead as the centerpiece!
Materials list provided upon registration. Beads and tools are available for purchase from the Design Center.
Date: TBA
Meets:
Sunday, 4pm to 6:30pm
Fee:
$40.00+
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Learn how to add sparkle to your Kumi Himo braids! Is it a beading technique or a "special interest" technique? We don't care... it's fabulous. These braids can serve as a lariat, hat band, rope belt, purse strap or stand alone as a necklace. Students must know how to wind a warp and how to set up a Maru Dai. (consider taking our Basic Kumi Himo class found in the "special interest" section of our class list) A list of supplies and advanced prep directions will be provided upon registration.
Students should bring their own supplies to class along with their Maru Dai (or rent one from us for $5).
Date:
October 31, 2009
bracelet
by instructor
Learn the same techniques used for large macramé with miniature threads for a more elegant and versatile look. Students should feel free to use treasures from their own collections including coins, fossils, lampworked beads. A complete class list will be sent out in advance of the class so you can have a chance to collect trinkets for your creation. We will focus on a bracelet in class, but students may opt to extend their piece into a necklace.
Beads and tools are available for purchase from the Design Center.
Date: TBA
Meets:
Friday, 6pm to 9pm
Fee:
$60+
bracelet
by instructor
Use Swarovski rivolis and bicones to create a 3-D beaded bead that can be used in a bracelet or necklace. Students need to have taken a beginning peyote stitch class before they come to this class. Project is kitted to make the full bracelet as well as an extra bead to wear.
Beads and tools are available for purchase from the Design Center.
Date: TBA
Meets:
Saturday, 10am to 5pm
Fee: $90+ $40 crystals and beads kit ($130)
bracelet
by instructor
This lovely tube has a spiraling ridge around it. Easy to learn, easy to work, looks lovely with a random mix of colors or a preplanned pattern of 4-6 different colors of beads. Hannah's demo piece is on display in the gallery. This piece can be made with smaller beads, for a more delicate look.
Material list provided upon registration. Beads and tools are available for purchase from the Design Center.
Date: TBA
Meets:
5 hour class
Fee:
$70+
samples
by instructor
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The wire wrapped beads take no time at all, even though they look highly complicated. The wrapped wooden bead, a great project for the beginning beader, can either use a single type of bead, or can use all your odds and ends. For students who prefer a more arranged-looking bead, the peyote covered bead can be either left with a smoothly beaded surface, or beads can be sewn onto the beaded bead for a little bit of overkill. We have to warn you that you might stay up all night doing these, and the possibilities can look highly arranged or very random!
Material list provided upon registration. Beads and tools are available for purchase from the Design Center.
Date: TBA
Meets:
TBA
Fee: $85+
necklace
by student
This technique will show a quick and easy way to cover a form with a pretty beaded netting. Use the tiny beaded bottles you create in class to hold perfume a favorite essential oil. The same techniques can be adapted to cover larger bottles or even glass ornaments. Small bottles can be purely decorative or strung on a necklace with fringe all around the neck of the bottle. Good for both the beginning beader and the bead obsessed. 1 session.
Date: TBA
Meets:
2.5 hours
Fee:
$38
amulet
bag by instructor
Students new to Peyote stitch should sign up for the beginning class held the same day in the morning. During Session I, you will work up a pattern for a small amulet bag to be worked "in the round" or adapt an existing pattern, and order beads for your bag. Session II will cover round peyote stitch and some increasing/decreasing techniques to use on a possible flap or the bottom of the bag. Since reading from the round peyote pattern is tricky, Hanna will spend considerable time with that.
Date: TBA
Meets: Day One: from 1 pm to 2:30 pm Day Two: from
10:00 am to 2:30
Fee:
$80
Because we sometimes get requests for a class just on finishing, this class can be taken separately from the others. Students will learn all techniques for finishing bags including closing the bottom of the bag with a flat or tapered bottom and 3 different straps and how to attach them securely. We will cover straight, looped, branched and twist fringes.
Be sure to bring your Peyote Tube ready to finish. Like the other classes, we will only have a limited selection of delicas to purchase, but we will have lots of great accent beads available. Feel free to use your own lampworked glass beads as accents!
Date: TBA
Meets:
Sunday, 10 am to 1 pm
Fee:
$38 ($5 discount if have taken parts I and II with Hannah)
An introduction to the Stitch / Focus on Leaf Shapes
Students will learn the basics of this stitch in a small sampler that can become a triangular beaded earring. Then, we’ll move onto making leaves and petals by learning to increase stitches in the row. Hannah has found that students who have learned the Ndebele (Flat Herringbone) stitch will find this stitch extremely easy to learn. Keep the brick stitch components you've made to use in our felted/beaded sculpture class the following week!
Date: TBA
Meets: Thursday,
11:00 to 4:00
Fee: $70+
instructor's
sample
Over 4000 years ago, an Egyptian goldsmith produced a lovely and unusual necklace made entirely of wire. Ornaments based on the same design have been found in the tombs of the rulers of such unrelated regions of the world as Peru and Persia. Now it’s your turn to make this elegant ancient design! Add bead embellishments in your own version of the bracelet.
Students should have taken our Techniques in Wire Working Class (or have similar experience).
Date: TBA
Meets: Monday, 2pm to
5:30pm
Fee: $60+
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