This class is designed for beading beginners. You’ll learn stringing, finishing, and design techniques for completing necklaces and bracelets. There will be discussion about stringing, Softflex* finishing, and clasp choice. Students will complete and take home one bracelet or necklace in class!

• Class Fee Includes: All supplies and the use of BDC tools.
• Fees: $37.00
• Instructor: Calla Wanser
• Special Note: If you have some beading tools already, please bring them. It is always best to learn on what you will be using at home! You may also want to bring reading glasses.

Do you just love crystals? This very elegant necklace combines fantastic crystals with a glamorous style. Whether you want a new opera necklace or are inspired to make this as a gift for someone special, you will have fun weaving this one.

Please view picture on November 22nd, 2008 for an alternative image.

• Fees: $30.00
• Instructor: Fran Denham
• Supply List: Available upon registration.

Fear and intimidation? Are these the words that come to mind when you envision a loomed project? Well, fear no more. The mysteries of loom work will be revealed, as Lynn teaches you the proper techniques, using the proper tools. The class project is a bracelet with a button closure, using TOHO Treasures.

• Fees: $70.00
• Instructor: Lynn Dyer
• Supply List: Available upon registration.

“Chain maille, wire wrapping, sterling silver, pearls and stones, Oh My!”  If you’ve ever been curious to try interlocking jump rings to make chain maille jewelry, this is the absolute ideal class for you to take.  You will learn how to use your pliers correctly, open and close jump rings securely and so much more!

• Fees: $35.00
• Instructor: Ariana Orton
• Supply List: Available upon registration.

Choose one of Dusti’s many gorgeous buttons, your favorite 4mm accent bead and any type of seed bead you prefer, 11/0 round, True Cut or even TRI-Cut, to build this simple but “dreamy” net-weave bracelet!

• Fees: $35.00
• Instructor: Karie Hieb
• Supply List: Available upon registration.

This simple and elegant design has an exotic feel with a hint of lands far away.  There is a discreet hook and eye clasp that adds to the mystery of beginning and end.

• Fees: $35.00
• Instructor: Sue Sloan
• Supply List: Available upon registration.

This class will teach the bracelet and this pattern can also be used to make a necklace or earrings in the future! It uses an easy two-needle method to set up the base for the flowers and connecting vines. Creating the leaves and flower tops on the top row is like bead embroidery.

The class sample is on display at Beads at Dusti Creek!

• Fees: $35.00
• Instructor: Sue Mulrennan
• Supply List: Available upon registration.

Gwen Fuller loves making wire-based jewelry and is teaching some great techniques here, at BDC. It feels great to take a piece of wire and create your own findings, as well as jewelry! It’s also nice to know how to create strong components that don’t require any soldering! These basic pieces will give you the perfect base to expand on your handmade jewelry.

• Fees: $35.00
• Instructor: Gwen Fuller
• Supply List: Available upon registration.