Classes & Events

August 2017

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		1 Wire Linking Basics 6:00 pm Wire Linking Basics @ A Place to Bead Aug 1 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Learn the classic and versatile techniques for joining beads together using wire. You’ll be able to apply your new skills to many of your jewelry projects – the possibilities are endless!	2 Metal Clay – Flat & Fabulous Ring 5:30 pm Metal Clay – Flat & Fabulous Ring @ A Place to Bead Aug 2 @ 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm 14g of clay can be purchased for an additional $43.50 Learn how to make a flat ring, size for shrinkage, set a stone, and create additional embellishments to enhance your finished piece. Fired off premises.[...]	3 Sgraffito Torch Enameled Earrings 5:30 pm Sgraffito Torch Enameled Earrings @ A Place to Bead Aug 3 @ 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm In this class you will create a beautiful pair of copper enameled earrings that you will torch fire. A base layer will be added and fired, then you’ll create your design in another layer and[...]	4 Project Bead – POSTPONED Project Bead – POSTPONED @ A Place to Bead Aug 4 all-day This project will be postponed until the next Project Bead event in November. Be sure to come by during the Shop Hop in September to participate in our three make ‘n’ take projects! ———————————————————————————————————————– Join[...]	5 Metal Clay – Asian Interlude Pendant 10:00 am Metal Clay – Asian Interlude Pendant @ A Place to Bead Aug 5 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm 20g of clay can be purchased for an additional $54 Learn how to layer a frame and make the two pieces look seamless from the edge. Create a different kind of bail utilizing several components[...]
6 Intro To Art Clay – Let’s Play With Metal Clay! 10:00 am Intro To Art Clay – Let’s Play With Metal Clay! @ A Place to Bead Aug 6 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Have you ever wondered what Metal Clay is? Come join us for a day of learning and creating with Art Clay Silver. This is an introductory class where you will learn the basics of Art[...]	7	8 Waterfall Etched Pendant 5:30 pm Waterfall Etched Pendant @ A Place to Bead Aug 8 @ 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm Create this beautiful mixed metal pendant while learning how to etch, rivet and texture metal! Etch your design, texture the base, and join the pieces with rivets. You’ll learn how to form, texture, and attach[...]	9 Intro To Metal Art Clay Quickie 6:00 pm Intro To Metal Art Clay Quickie @ A Place to Bead Aug 9 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Have you been itching to take a Metal Clay class? Here is another opportunity to get a taste for this fun medium! You’ll be able to make a few small charms for a bracelet, one[...]	10	11	12 Alcohol Ink Components 1:00 pm Alcohol Ink Components @ A Place to Bead Aug 12 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm POSTPONED TO 9/3/17 Learn to use alcohol inks to create swirling designs and patterns on to metal components, making your own unique and colorful centerpieces for your jewelry projects! Fee includes use of inks[...]
13 It’s Raining Bails, Hallelujah! 10:00 am It’s Raining Bails, Hallelujah! @ A Place to Bead Aug 13 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tired of the same old bail designs? You will learn how to create various styles of bails to enhance your pieces, and leave them in their greenware state, ready to attach to your next project.[...]	14	15	16 Earring Basics 6:00 pm Earring Basics @ A Place to Bead Aug 16 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Let your imagination by your guide in this class, where you’ll learn the basic steps to create your own earrings. Be prepared to make several pairs!	17	18	19
20	21	22 Contemporary Bar Pin & Pendant Ensemble 5:30 pm Contemporary Bar Pin & Pendant Ensemble @ A Place to Bead Aug 22 @ 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm Challenge your skills with these fun avant-garde earrings. Arrange the pieces your way, add a pre-made bezel using 2-part firing, and set your stones. These can also be made into pendants if you like. Space[...]	23 Bead Knotting Basics 6:00 pm Bead Knotting Basics @ A Place to Bead Aug 23 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Learn the timeless technique of knotting thread to keep your precious beads and pearls secure. Add a look of elegance to even the simplest of beads!	24 Metal Clay – Bodacious Bead Caps 5:30 pm Metal Clay – Bodacious Bead Caps @ A Place to Bead Aug 24 @ 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm 10g of clay can be purchased for an additional $28.00 Enhance your beautiful beads with handmade caps that you created yourself! You will be making 8 bead caps, forming them to hug your beads. They[...]	25	26 Trunk Show with the Freckled Pear 10:00 am Trunk Show with the Freckled Pear @ A Place to Bead Aug 26 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Join us today for a trunk show featuring Kelly and Melissa’s beautiful beaded project kits! Will you be able to pick just one?? Regal Legacy Pendant 11:00 am Regal Legacy Pendant @ A Place to Bead Aug 26 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Two mini two-hour workshops with TrendSetter Melissa Mauk Rodarte. 11am-1pm; and 2pm-4pm; $25 each plus materials. Optional supply kits will be available for purchase, or you can choose your own colors. Descriptions coming soon! Textured Borders Bracelet 2:00 pm Textured Borders Bracelet @ A Place to Bead Aug 26 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Two mini two-hour workshops with TrendSetter Melissa Mauk Rodarte. 11am-1pm; and 2pm-4pm; $25 each plus materials. Optional supply kits will be available for purchase, or you can choose your own colors. Descriptions coming soon!
27 Trunk Show with the Freckled Pear 11:00 am Trunk Show with the Freckled Pear @ A Place to Bead Aug 27 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Join us today for a trunk show featuring Kelly and Melissa’s beautiful beaded project kits! Will you be able to pick just one?? Criss Cross Polka Dot Bracelet 12:00 pm Criss Cross Polka Dot Bracelet @ A Place to Bead Aug 27 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Join TrendSetter Melissa Mark Rodarte for a workshop making one of her latest designs! This bracelet takes the playful favorite things from our youth – polka dots, lace trimmed socks, and the sway of double[...]	28	29 Let’s Get Tubular – Fine Silver Beads 5:30 pm Let’s Get Tubular – Fine Silver Beads @ A Place to Bead Aug 29 @ 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm You will learn how to create, shape, and form three tube beads. Add texture with paste, punch holes in them, decorate with syringe. Dress them up with your favorite semi-precious stones or crystals. Let your imagination be your guide![...]	30 Tassel Fancy 6:00 pm Tassel Fancy @ A Place to Bead Aug 30 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Ashley will teach you how to make a variety of custom tassels that are all the rage! You’ll learn how to create tassels from top to bottom using beads, various cords, and chain.	31 Metal Clay – Pick Up Sticks Earrings 5:30 pm Metal Clay – Pick Up Sticks Earrings @ A Place to Bead Aug 31 @ 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm 14g of clay can be purchased for an additional $43.50 Challenge your skills with these fun avant-garde earrings. Arrange the pieces your way, add a pre-made bezel using 2-part firing, and set your stones. These[...]