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We offer our classes on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and during the day on Saturdays and Sundays as well as Monday through Friday.  Listed below are class descriptions.  Call us and set up a time convenient for your schedule.  We're happy to set one up whenever you need one. Let us know if you are interested in having other kinds of classes too!

Our Lampworking Glass Bead Making  and Precious Metal Clay classes are scheduled through the first half of 2004. Dates and times are listed below.  Please call to get on our information list for these classes.  Remember  -- you get a 10% discount in the store the day of your class!
For information about enrolling, please click here.

A Word about Classes In Other Towns: Several of you have asked for private classes at cities where we'll be exhibiting at Bead Shows. If you'd like a private class in your town or in our town, just let us know.

Classes Available
Call to Set Up a Convenient Time for You

Basic Stringing I - Czech Bead and Sterling Bracelet - $30.00 - Two Hours
Great starter class! Learn how to set up your bracelet design, work with Softflex and Acculon, crimp beads, and findings. Price includes Sterling Silver Toggle or Lobster Clasp, (1) package of Blue Moon Czech bead assortment (you select the color family), use of our tools, stringing materials and allowance for additional Sterling Silver Spacers to make one bracelet.   PREREQUISITE:  None

Basic Stringing II – Red, White & Blue Charming Bracelet - $30.00 - Two Hours
Great starter class! Learn how to set up your bracelet design, work with Softflex and Acculon, crimp beads, and findings. Price includes Sterling Silver Toggle or Lobster Clasp, a selection of red, white and blue beads, a Heart-In-Hand Charm, use of our tools, stringing materials and allowance for Sterling Silver Spacers to make one bracelet.  You'll learn how to use split rings and split ring pliers in this class as well as other basic stringing skills. PREREQUISITE:  None

Basic Earrings - Czech Bead and Sterling Earrings - $25.00 - One Hour
Great starter class! Learn how to set up your earring designs. Learn how to make four styles of earrings.  You'll learn to make Explosive Earrings, Jetson Earrings, Clip-On Earrings, and Cascade Perforated Earrings. Keep two pair to take home. Price includes findings and beads for your earrings.  PREREQUISITE:  Basic Wire Class

Basic Wire Working – $35.00 - Two Hours
Learn the basics of wire working – from making eye pins, locked loops, spirals. Price includes materials to make four drops for earrings or necklace.  Tools are provided, but using your own is best. This class is a pre-requisite for a number of other classes. If you think you have the skills that are taught in this class, please come by the shop to demonstrate your skills.  That way, we'll be fair for folks in the advanced classes and can make sure all participants are at the same degree of skill prior to starting the advanced classes. PREREQUISITE:  None

Advanced Wire Working – $40.00 - Two Hours
Continuation of Wire Working 101.  Learn to take your basic wire work skills and learn to make bails, wrap pendants, use wire twist techniques and make a ring.  Price includes Sterling Silver Wire and an assortment of beads. Tools are available, but using your own is best.  PREREQUISITE:  Basic Wire Class

Basic Lampworking – $225.00
Instructor:  Curtis Cecil
Sunday, January 18, 2004     and   Sunday,
Time:  1pm to 5 pm

Basic lampworking and making glass beads from a near by artist.  Former attendees have raved about how much they learned.  He has excellent techniques.  The class includes four hours of detailed instruction on making glass beads of varying size and texture using different color applications and techniques. Price includes instruction and materials:  Specialized Safety Glasses, Blowtorch, Bottle of MAP gas, Stainless Steel Mandrels, Bead Release, Gas Bottle Holder Kit, Heat Resistant Work Surface Plate, Shaping Marver, Fiber Insulation Blanket, Mandrel Holder, one dozen deluxe beginner moretti assorted color, 20 inch, 6mm glass rods, one package of sliced millefiori assortments, one package of moretti frit. PREREQUISITE:  None

Introduction to Precious Metal Clay – $200.00
Instructor:  Lisa Blackwell of Zoa Art
Saturday, March 13, 2004   and  Saturday, May 8, 2004
Time:  10 am to 5 pm

An introductory course from an outstanding artisan, Lisa Blackwell of Zoa Art. Shortly pictures of work Lisa has done will be available on the site.  Class fees include a day of instruction, use of specialized tools, a package of PMC -- you'll keep any you don't use during the day, some bits and pieces to make your pieces more interesting and use of the kiln for finishing your pieces. Please call us or drop us an E-Mail at info@bearoness.com to let us know you'd be interested in information about the class, and we'll send you updates as they become available.  PREREQUISITE:  None

 

Just a few examples of what you can make with Precious Metal Clay

The Fine Print:

*  Call, Email Us, Stop By or Fax us to make your reservation for a class.
*  Pre-registration and prepayment required.
*  Please make arrangements to pay for your class at least one week prior.
*  Registration fees are non-refundable.
*  Class size limited to 10.
*  Classes open to any individuals over the age of 14.
*  We're happy to have a private class for younger, but mature beaders. Just ask.
*  Tools will be provided. You are encouraged to bring your own tools if you have them.
*  Classes include the cost of materials to make the items. 
*  You may bring your own materials to use for the classes wherever feasible.
*  We reserve the right to cancel classes based on enrollment.
*  Refunds will be issued should we cancel a class.

We are happy to conduct a private class or party for your and your friends.  Just ask us!

 

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