The Tucson Bead Show - Workshop List

February 2010 List

Chinese Knot Necklace or Earrings
Instructor: Marilyn Gardiner; certified teacher in chainmail, wirework, and beading, having taught these techniques throughout Canada and the United States for many years. Skill: Beginner. Date & Time: Saturday, February 6th, 9:00am-11:45am. Workshop Fee: $105 for Sterling Silver Necklace (includes materials) or $54 for Sterling Silver Earrings (includes materials). This is a delicate, yet elegant, 17 inch necklace. Silver knots are linked together to make an outstanding chain. Alternatively, you could choose to make a pair of drop-dead earrings in this weave, each accented with five Swarovski crystals on sterling headpins. For more information, including additional photos, click here. To register contact Marilyn at mg@marilyngardiner.com.

Faux Lampworked Metal Core beads
Instructor Janet Pitcher, Polymer clay artist, teacher, and owner of Two Can Clay Designs, twocanclaydesigns.com. Skill: All levels. Saturday, February 6th, 2010, from 9am-12pm. Workshop Fee $60, all materials and supplies included. Make some fun beads to use in many projects. These beads are great for add a bead components like bead pens, wine toppers, bangle bracelets, and snake chain bracelets and necklaces. This is a great technique to create a finished hole in polymer clay beads. Many design options explored for these tiny treasure beads. To register for this class email janet@twocanclaydesigns.com.

Batik Beauties with Kristal Wick
Instructor: Kristal Wick, award winning designer and one of 30 worldwide official Swarovski Ambassadors for CRYSTALLIZED™ - Swarovski Elements. Kristal’s creations have been in galleries spanning the globe including Canyon Rd. - Santa Fe, Alaska, Cayman Islands, Italy, Germany & the Virgin Islands. Other fashion projects include designing jewelry for the Jimmy Buffet Band backup singers & dancers. Kristal also teaches worldwide and on cruise ships. Recently she teamed up with Colorado-based JHB to manufacture and distribute her new fabric bead lines: Sassy Silkies™ and Batik Beauties™. Skill Level: All Levels. Date & Time: Saturday, February 6th, 9am-12noon. Workshop Fee: $65, includes all supplies. Join award winning HGTV & PBS TV personality Kristal Wick as she divulges her long kept secret of making batik fabric beads from her bestselling book, Fabulous Fabric Beads. You'll learn exciting fabric surface techniques as well as hands on construction for these wonderful beauties great for jewelry, quilting and other mixed media creations. Please bring rotary cutter/mat/ruler, apron and gloves if you wish to stay clean! For questions regarding the class contact Kristal@kristalwick.com. Register for Batik Beauties class online at www.alacarteclasps.com, click on Schedule>Classes. Or call Linda at 707-887-2825 or email linda@alacarteclasps.com.

Eclectic Sprites – Pendant/Brooch or Wall Pieces
Instructor: Christi Friesen well known Polymer clay artist, teacher, and author featured in numerous magazines and juried exhibits. You can see her work at www.cforiginals.com. Skill Level: All Levels. Date & Time: Saturday, February 6th, 10:00am-1:30pm. Workshop Fee: $90, all tools and materials provided. This class is great fun! We will be making silicon molds of vintage jewelry elements (which you’ll get to keep) and using them to embellish the wings and bodies of these whimsical creatures. Emphasis is on surface treatments, accent options, color blending and mixed media additions to polymer clay sculptural work. For more information or to register for this class email orders@cforiginals.com.

Foxtail Weave Bracelet
Instructor: Marilyn Gardiner; certified teacher in chainmail, wirework, and beading, having taught these techniques throughout Canada and the United States for many years. Skill: Intermediate. Date & Time: Saturday, February 6th, 11:45am-2:00pm. Workshop Fee: $117 for Sterling Silver Bracelet (includes materials) or $61 for Copper Bracelet (includes materials). How sophisticated! The chain is round and flexible. The focal in the sterling bracelet is a dichroic lampwork bead enhanced with specially selected sterling beads; the focal in the copper bracelet is a stone bead framed with copper beads. For more information, including additional photos, click here. To register contact Marilyn at mg@marilyngardiner.com.

Petal Mania Canes
Instructor Lynne Ann Schwarzenberg, extraordinary polymer clay artist and teacher and winner of numerous bead and jewelry rewards. Date & Time: Saturday, February 6th, 2010, from 12:30pm-4:30pm. Skill: Beginner. Workshop Fee: $70 includes all supplies. Learn to create simply spectacular petal canes from one simple base. Discounts offered if taking multiple classes from Lynne Ann. For more information email Lynne Ann at riverpoet@comcast.net also visit www.riverpoetdesign.com.

WireLace® Jewelry Techniques with Top of Form
Instructor: Linda Hartung, co-owner of Alacarte Clasps & WireLace, CREATE YOUR STYLE with CRYSTALLIZED™ - Swarovski Elements Ambassador. Her jewelry line, Linda Arline Originals and Alacarte Jewelry™ carries the prestigious branding CRYSTALLIZED™. Linda is a published designer for CRYSTALLIZED™ - Swarovski Elements creating jewelry for some of their prestigious communication materials, exhibitions and showrooms. Since her inception into the bead/jewelry industry in 2001, Linda has had numerous projects published in leading bead and jewelry making publications around the world. Skill Level: All Levels. Date & Time: Saturday, February 6th, 1:30pm-4:30pm. Workshop Fee: $65, includes all supplies. Learn innovative techniques while making the 'CELEBRATE' fun and lightweight earrings with Kristal Wick's Batik Beads, WireLace® and CRYSTALLIZED™ Beads. We’ll explore different ways to incorporate WireLace® into your jewelry designs and finish the ends for a professional look. If you want to use WireLace® to make unique and trend-setting jewelry to wear or sell this is the class for you. Register for this class online at www.alacarteclasps.com, click on Schedule>Classes. Or call Linda at 707-887-2825 or email linda@alacarteclasps.com.

Wire Crochet Necklace
Instructor: Diana Harwood; artist and teacher in jewelry design and wirework. For more information see escandalojewelry.com Skill: All levels. Date & Time: Saturday, February 6th, 1:45pm-4:15pm. Workshop Fee: $89 including kit and tools provided for use. Learn to crochet with wire and beads a fun fast and fabulous necklace. To register contact Diana at dianah7@comcast.net or 210-788-1345.

Beginning Stamping Techniques Lisa Niven Kelly
Instructor Lisa Niven Kelly, owner Beaducation. Skill: All levels. Saturday, February 6th, 2010, from 2:30pm-4:00pm and 4:30pm-6:00pm. Workshop Fee $20. Looking for a new technique to liven up your jewelry designs? Learn the art of stamping on metal from expert and Beaducation founder, Lisa Niven Kelly. In class Lisa will share her tried and true tips and techniques for stamping pendants perfectly every time. The class fee includes practice copper sheet, copper and sterling silver blanks, jumprings and use of all tools in class. Please click here to enroll. For more information on metal stamping and supplies go to www.beaducation.com .

Steampunk Pup Focal Bead
Instructor: Christi Friesen well known Polymer clay artist, teacher, and author featured in numerous magazines and juried exhibits. You can see her work at www.cforiginals.com. Skill Level: All Levels. Date & Time: Saturday, February 6th, 4:30pm-6:30pm. Workshop Fee: $50, all tools and materials provided. Steampunk is a wonderful look incorporating vintage gears, brassy bits and faux leather to make a futuristic nostalgic piece. And what better way to get into that look than with this wind-up pup! Emphasis is on fun and on adding mixed media embellishments! For more information or to register for this class email orders@cforiginals.com.

Filigree/Floral Fusion
Instructor Lynne Ann Schwarzenberg, extraordinary polymer clay artist and teacher and winner of numerous bead and jewelry rewards. Date & Time: Saturday, February 6th, 2010, from 5pm-9pm. Skill: Beginner. Workshop Fee: $80 includes all supplies. Combining floral canes, Kabela filigree and crystals to create a stunning floral pendant. Discounts offered if taking multiple classes from Lynne Ann. For more information email Lynne Ann at riverpoet@comcast.net also visit www.riverpoetdesign.com.

Crossover Bracelet
Instructor: Marilyn Gardiner; certified teacher in chainmail, wirework, and beading, having taught these techniques throughout Canada and the United States for many years. Skill: Intermediate. Date & Time: Sunday, February 7th, 9:00am-11:15am. Workshop Fee: $105 for Sterling Silver Bracelet (includes materials) or $55 for Copper Bracelet (includes materials). This is gorgeous looking chain that is easy to make. The sterling version uses finer rings for a delicate look, while the copper one uses heavier rings for a bolder and more cheeky effect. The kit includes step-by-step, illustrated instructions, jump rings (Argentium™ sterling silver or copper) and special toggles in sterling or copper-plated pewter. Makes up to a 9” bracelet. There are sufficient rings for a 9 inch bracelet; and all rings are saw-cut and polished. For more information, including additional photos, click here. To register contact Marilyn at mg@marilyngardiner.com.

Colors Gone “Wild”
Instructor Janet Pitcher, Polymer clay artist, teacher, and owner of Two Can Clay Designs, twocanclaydesigns.com. Skill: All levels. Sunday, February 7th, 2010, from 10am-1pm. Workshop Fee $60, all materials and supplies included. Make animal print canes to use to make some “wild” beads. Learn to blend clays to create your choice of animal prints in fashion colors. Animal prints continue to be a huge fashion trend and what better way to jump in and make your own. Use your canes to make many different beads, cabochons, and accessories. Various bead shapes will be taught using the canes made in the class. To register for this class email janet@twocanclaydesigns.com.

Gingko Leaf canes and Jewelry
Instructor Lynne Ann Schwarzenberg, extraordinary polymer clay artist and teacher and winner of numerous bead and jewelry rewards. Date & Time: Sunday, February 7th, 2010, from 10am-1pm. Skill: Beginner. Workshop Fee: $50 includes all supplies. Students will learn to create Gingko leaf cane and a pendant or earrings. Discounts offered if taking multiple classes from Lynne Ann. For more information email Lynne Ann at riverpoet@comcast.net also visit www.riverpoetdesign.com.

Fantasy Garden Mirror
Instructor: Christi Friesen well known Polymer clay artist, teacher, and author featured in numerous magazines and juried exhibits. You can see her work at www.cforiginals.com. Skill Level: All Levels. Date & Time: Sunday, February 7th, 10:00am-1:30pm. Workshop Fee: $85, all tools and materials provided. Due to popular demand, this class is back! A potpourri of floral fun – leaves and embellishments right out of a Dr. Suess garden. Emphasis on color mixing, adding unusual accents, design and composition. Working over a mirror is a fun skill, one you’ll want to use again, and the floral and leafy bits can also be used in focal beads and brooches. Lots to learn in this class! For more information or to register for this class email orders@cforiginals.com.

Beaded Lace Bracelet
Instructor: Marilyn Gardiner; certified teacher in chainmail, wirework, and beading, having taught these techniques throughout Canada and the United States for many years. Skill: Intermediate. Date & Time: Sunday, February 7th, 11:45am-2:00pm. Workshop Fee: $125 for Sterling Silver Bracelet (includes materials) Copper Bracelet option coming soon. Exceptional! This lacy & feminine sterling bracelet is embellished with Swarovski crystals. You will weave two strips of chain, link them together, and then use beading wire to add crystals down the middle. Kit includes: printed & illustrated instructions, Argentium™ sterling silver jump rings for up to 9” bracelet, sterling slider/tube clasp, Softflex wire & sterling crimps. Crystals are optional extra. There are sufficient rings for a 9 inch bracelet; and all rings are saw-cut and polished. For more information, including additional photos, click here. To register contact Marilyn at mg@marilyngardiner.com.

Wire Wrapping Made Easy
Instructor: Blanca Gonzalez; artist and teacher in jewelry design and wirework. Skill: All Levels. Date & Time: Sunday, February 7th, 1:30pm-4:00pm. Workshop Fee: $99 includes all materials needed for two wire wrapped cabochons. Turn any stone into a beautiful wire wrapped pendant using Blanca’s new and easy technique. This technique will cut your wrapping time in half. To register contact Blanca at gonzalez.robert@att.net.

SilverSilk
Instructor: Viji Sethuraman is trained in fabrication from the Revere Academy of Jewelry Arts in San Francisco. She works with Ronda Coryell, a leading designer in Argentium™. Viji’s skills include beading and the working of wire into chains, necklaces and earrings. With her well established talent she will instruct attendees how to make a beautiful necklace from SilverSilk knitted jewelry wire. Skill: Beginner Plus. Date & Time: Sunday, February 7th, 2:00pm - 4:00pm. Workshop Fee: $55 Argentium™ Silver or $25 Colored Copper for class & materials. The workshop introduces new forms of beauty in silver. SilverSilk is the result of technologies which allow for the knitting of a mesh from fine jewelry wire. In the workshop you will see how to use the mesh for making necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. The designs push the limits of wire which is almost as thin as a human hair. Come and discover how SilverSilk joins the beauty of metal with the feel of knit. To register contact John at john.lefgren@gmail.com.

Petal Mania Earrings Make-and-Take
Instructor Lynne Ann Schwarzenberg, extraordinary polymer clay artist and teacher and winner of numerous bead and jewelry rewards. Date & Time: Sunday, February 7th, 2010, from 2:00pm-5pm. Skill: Beginner. Workshop Fee: $50 includes all supplies. Learn to create these beautiful earrings out of polymer clay; learn to blend clays, create complex designs, and bead making techniques. Discounts offered if taking multiple classes from Lynne Ann. For more information email Lynne Ann at riverpoet@comcast.net also visit www.riverpoetdesign.com.

Steampunk Dragonfly Focal Bead/Brooch
Instructor: Christi Friesen well known Polymer clay artist, teacher, and author featured in numerous magazines and juried exhibits. You can see her work at www.cforiginals.com. Skill Level: All Levels. Date & Time: Sunday, February 7th, 2:30pm-4:30pm. Workshop Fee: $50, all tools and materials provided. Dragonflies are a wonderfully delicate creature, and they are fun and easy to create. Combine that with some steampunk elements and you’ve got a project that’s sure to get attention! Emphasis on color mixing, adding accents and use of molded elements. For more information or to register for this class email orders@cforiginals.com.

The “Amate” Way- Pendant Techniques
Come and learn the “Amate” way of creative, innovative, design. Instructor: Michael Jack Putman, mixed media artist, teacher, and designer. Skill Level: All levels. Date & Time, Sunday, February 7th, 3:00pm-6:00pm. Workshop Fee: $65, all tools and materials will be provided. Class size limited to 20 participants.Come and learn how to incorporate your creativity into Amate Studio’s handmade quality pendants. In this class you will be introduced in how best to create elegant and personalized pendants using techniques ranging from UV resin, polymer clay stamping, personal image preparation, and creating faux stone effects. All students will be guided in creating four wearable and sharable works of art using the Amate jewelry blanks. At the end of class all students will not only leave with several artistic pieces but also the tools and inspiration to create many more.

That’s the “Amate" Way.

Steampunk Dragon Focal Bead
Instructor: Christi Friesen well known Polymer clay artist, teacher, and author featured in numerous magazines and juried exhibits. You can see her work at www.cforiginals.com. Skill Level: All Levels. Date & Time: Sunday, February 7th, 6:00pm-9:00pm. Workshop Fee: $75, all tools and materials provided. More steampunk fun! Dragons are my signature piece, of course, and they’re even more fun steampunked! Add a crystal dangle and you’ve got a project you won’t want to miss! Emphasis on color mixing, sculptural techniques and adding embellishments. For more information or to register for this class email orders@cforiginals.com.

Parallel Flowers Bracelet
Instructor: Marilyn Gardiner; certified teacher in chainmail, wirework, and beading, having taught these techniques throughout Canada and the United States for many years. Skill: Intermediate. Date & Time: Monday, February 8th, 9:00am-11:15am. Workshop Fee: $122 for Sterling Silver Bracelet (includes materials) or Copper Bracelet $55 (includes materials). This is a bold and dramatic looking bracelet that is fast and easy to make. The large, oval segments are made from the parallel weave, a pattern with many potential variations. The kit includes step-by-step, illustrated instructions, jump rings (Argentium™ sterling or copper) and an unusual S-hook sterling clasp or hammered copper-plated pewter toggle. There are sufficient rings for a 9 inch bracelet; and all rings are saw-cut and polished. For more information, including additional photos, click here. To register contact Marilyn at mg@marilyngardiner.com.

Necklace with a Twist
Instructor: Blanca Gonzalez; artist and teacher in jewelry design and wirework. Skill: All Levels. Date & Time: Monday, February 8th, 10:00am-12:30pm. Workshop Fee: $99 includes all materials and use of tools. Come and enjoy the art of twisting wire. Learn to twist wire creating beautiful branches embellished with stones and crystals. To register contact Blanca at gonzalez.robert@att.net.

Pandora-Style Birth Flower and Birthstone Beads
Instructor Lynne Ann Schwarzenberg, extraordinary polymer clay artist and teacher and winner of numerous bead and jewelry rewards. Date & Time: Monday, February 8th, 2010, from 10am-1:30pm. Skill: Beginner. Workshop Fee: $65 includes all supplies. Students will learn to create beads from polymer clay and turn them into a Pandora Style bracelet. Discounts offered if taking multiple classes from Lynne Ann. For more information email Lynne Ann at riverpoet@comcast.net also visit www.riverpoetdesign.com.

Harvest Moon Bracelet
Instructor: Marilyn Gardiner; certified teacher in chainmail, wirework, and beading, having taught these techniques throughout Canada and the United States for many years. Skill: Intermediate. Date & Time: Monday, February 8th, 11:45am-2:00pm. Workshop Fee: $86 for Sterling Silver Bracelet (includes materials) or Copper Bracelet $51 (includes materials). A fascinating and pretty chain: if you look closely as you turn it, alternating full moons face forward. Make it in sterling silver or in copper. The kit includes step-by-step, illustrated instructions, jump rings (Argentium™ sterling silver or copper) and special toggles in sterling or copper-plated pewter. Makes up to a 9” bracelet. There are sufficient rings for a 9 inch bracelet; and all rings are saw-cut and polished. For more information, including additional photos, click here. To register contact Marilyn at mg@marilyngardiner.com.

Wire Wrapped Ring
Instructor: Diana Harwood; artist and teacher in jewelry design and wirework. For more information see escandalojewelry.com Skill: All levels. Date & Time: Monday, February 8th, 1:00pm-3:30pm. Workshop Fee: $89 including all materials and use of tools. You will make three rings. Each will be easy, elegant and exclusively yours. To register contact Diana at dianah7@comcast.net or 210-788-1345.

Roses and Leaves
Instructor Lynne Ann Schwarzenberg, extraordinary polymer clay artist and teacher and winner of numerous bead and jewelry rewards. Date & Time: Monday, February 8th, 2010, from 2pm-6pm. Skill: Beginner. Workshop Fee: $65 includes all supplies. Classic roses and leaves are reinvented in polymer clay. Broken down into a series of simple steps, join Lynne Ann in making beautiful wearable art. Discounts offered if taking multiple classes from Lynne Ann. For more information email Lynne Ann at riverpoet@comcast.net also visit www.riverpoetdesign.com.

Nunn Design Workshops
Instructor: Becky Nunn. Learn to use resins, glazes and stampings to make elegant jewelry and pendants. Ongoing demonstrations and workshops. Booth #G110. See www.nunndesign.com for more information.

SilverSilk Demonstrations
On-going free demonstrations at booth #GP229, on how to use the new SilverSilk knitted jewelry wire.

Tips & Techniques for Wirelace™
Instructor Linda Hartung, Designer and owner of Alacarte Clasps™ and Wirelace™. Daily demonstrations of the new Wirelace as seen in the August issue of Bead & Button and Beadwork, and techniques on how to use the stylish glue-it-yourself designer clasps. www.alacarteclasps.com

For more workshops please see www.tobeadtrueblue.com

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