Bead spinner & wire working classes by Majesta M
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Offered at Costa Mesa, Del Mar, Ontario, San Diego, San Rafael & Santa Barbara locations.
Majesta M., an accomplished second generation jewelry designer, has brought her talents and passion of jewelry designing to Gem Faire. Majesta makes her classes & demonstrations fun, intriguing & easy to follow instruction. Her main focus is to teach you not only wearable art, but also sellable art. Majesta's designs are found in better boutiques & galleries across the U.S.
MajestaM.com is also a large jewelry component company. This will give you the opportunity to understand the difference in quality components, seeing different materials and how they influence your designs. Even though Majesta M is growing at a fast & furious pace, Majesta still makes time to bring her passion to the classroom (Gem Faire exclusive). This opportunity is not to be missed. You will be given everything you need to design sellable art. Crafty projects are not taught here.
Wire wrap introduction to bindings: Sat. 10:30am-12:30pm, $38, sterling wire included
Using non‐intimidating projects, you will learn binding techniques that are a wonderful foundation for more intricate wire wrapping. |
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   Wire ring workshop: Sat. 2pm, $50 plus cost of stones
Create at least 3 stunning rings with your own interpretation and colors. Professional patina techniques will be taught as well.
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Bead spinner workshop: Sun. by appointment only, $30 plus beads of your choice
Using tips, tricks and techniques, you will learn how to make multiple strand necklaces in a fraction of the time, and a fascinating weave that pulls it all together into a beautiful necklace. |
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Illusion necklace: Sun. by appointment only, $25 plus materials
Although this is a fairly simple looking project, looks can be deceiving and one wrong move can be disastrous. I will be disclosing some tricks and one of my most sought after designs. Come learn how to get it right on your first try. |
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Wire wrapping by Carolyn Eddy
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Classes are offered at Salt Lake City and other various Gem Faire locations.
Carolyn Eddy, a self-taught wire artist, has been teaching Gem Faire classes for 7 years. She has mastered the mechanics of wire-wrapping, and in the last 17 years she has developed arevolutionary, step by step, no stress method of teaching students how to design jewelry with wire (wire-wrapping). She has won numerous awards nationally and internationally. Her work has been shown in various art shows, fairs, and collections all across North America. Her passion for wire-wrapping, as well as years of experience teaching and judging fine art create an effective and innovative classroom environment. She has also authored two books including “Let’s Get Wrapped!” and “All Wrapped Up!” All classes include materials & handouts unless otherwise stated. Tools furnished for classroom use without charge. Samples of class projects & alternate class projects are on display at the show.
Book Signing
Every hour throughout
the weekend. Check her
booth for time.
Santa Monica: Jul. 17-18
Portland: Jul. 23-25
Eugene: Jul. 30-Aug. 1
Hillsboro: Aug. 6-8
Tacoma: Aug. 13-15
Salt Lake City: Sep. 24-26
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Note: Listen for announcements. If no class sign ups, class time will be replaced with an alternate class, free demo or Q&A.
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Class schedule:
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Free lecture - wire & tool basics
SAT & SUN 10am-10:30am
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EZ4U2DO jewelry projects - open workshop
FRI & SAT 10:30am-2pm
SUN 2pm-4pm
Option 1: group consultation, Q&A ($25 per hour)
Bring your own project & materials, Carolyn will help you work through contruction, mechanics & design problems or answer your questions.
Option 2: 1 hour jewelry projects (starting at $8), no pre-registration
Project samples & class fees posted in display case.
Option 3: book signing
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Sculptural sophistication pendant:
$75 copper; $85 sterling
FRI 3pm-6pm
SUN 10:30am-1:30pm
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Elegance pendant:
$50 copper; $55 sterling
SAT 3pm-5pm
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Open time, Q&A, demo, book signing
FRI 6:30pm-7pm
SAT 5:30pm-6pm
SUN 4:30pm-5pm
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Bead classes by Donna Palmer
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Classes offered at Costa Mesa, Del Mar, Salt Lake City, San Diego, Santa Barbara & Santa Monica.
Donna Palmer started beading in 1989 and has taught beading classes in the San Diego area since 1991. She has been on the cover of Jewelry Crafts Magazine, featured in Embellishments as well as in Vicki Starr’s Book on the Ndebele stitch. For more info or samples of her work, visit her web site at www.beadragon.co.cc. Only 4 seats per class, so be sure to reserve a spot in advance.
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Class schedule:
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Hollow Beaded Bead: buy a complete kit with directions & diagrams and the class is yours for $10, many colors to choose from
Saturday 10:30am-1:30pm
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African Helix Stitch: buy a complete kit with directions & diagrams and the class is yours for $10, many colors to choose from
Sunday 10:30am-12:30pm
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Free demos on hollow peyote beads & ladder stitch throughout the weekend. Listen for announcements.
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Bead stringing by Louise Shadonix
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Classes are offered at Del Mar Gem Faire.
Basic Bead Stringing Continuous Demos are offered throughout the day on Sat. & Sun. Classes are based on first come first serve. Kits are optional. Visit her web site at www.sha-sha.us.
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Class schedule:
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Basic Bead
Stringing ($7)
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Earrings
($5)
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Precious Metal
Clay Demos
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PMC Earring
Express Class
($35)
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FRI. & SAT.
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12pm-12:45pm
5pm-5:45pm
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1pm-1:30pm
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2pm & 6pm
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3pm-4:30pm
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SUN.
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12pm-12:45pm
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1pm-1:30pm
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2 pm
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3pm-4:30pm
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Jewelry designs by Tina Marsden
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Classes are offered at Tacoma Gem Faire.
No registration is required. Students can drop in anytime. Tina also offers free consultation & advice on design or the best technique to use with a certain kind of bead. Students are welcome to bring their own tools and beading materials, but supplies are available for use if needed.
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Classes offered:
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Pearl knotting technique: $10 plus supplies
Bead stringing: $10 plus supplies
Three easy earrings: $10 plus supplies
Stretchy bracelet: $5 plus supplies (great for kids)
Memory wire bracelet: $5 plus supplies (great for kids)
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Beading workshops by Glenda Payseno
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Classes are offered at Tacoma Gem Faire.
Glenda Payseno has been beading for 10 years and teaching classes for 5 years. She has been published several times in Bead & Button and Beadwork magazines. A professional jewelry artist and designer, she enjoyssharing her experience and expertise with students. She has authored several books, Daisy Chain Bracelets, Cabochon Bezels and PowerPoint for Beading and is currently working on a new book.
Glenda is also the owner of a Yahoo beading club, “Beadchat” (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/beadchat), with over 1500 members worldwide. The free group offers beading tutorials, photos and the experience of many well-known professional beaders responding to questions. Her web sites are: http://glendapaysenodesigns.com & http://www.lulu.com/Glendasbooks.
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Class schedule:
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Wire Chain Workshop: $25 plus $15 kit or bring your own materials
Friday 12:30pm-3:30pm |
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Basic Stringing: $25 plus $15 kit
Friday 4pm-7pm
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Wire Wrapping Cabochons Workshop: $25 plus $10 kit or bring your own materials (materials include a 30x40mm cabochon, 12 inches of 22 gauge half round, dead-soft wire, 5 feet of 20 gauge square dead-soft wire)
Saturday 10am-2pm
Walk up Friday 12pm-5pm
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Cabochon Bezels-Peyote Beaded Bezels: $50 plus $25 kit or purchase materials at Gem Faire
Saturday 2:30pm-6pm
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Bead Weaving Bracelets: $20 plus $15 kit or bring your own materials
Sunday 12pm
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Sunday
Jewelry repair: $10 plus materials, drop in anytime
Simple wire wrapping gemstones, cabs & nuggets:
$20 plus materials, drop in, one hour class
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Free wire wrapping demos by Planet Bead
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Planet Bead will be at all Hillsboro & Portland locations.
Whatever your skill level, there is something new to learn at this demonstration. Stop by Planet Bead's booth and let professional instructors show you some new techniques with wire that can be applied to necklace, bracelet & earring designs. The making of wire-wrap coils, bead caps and links along with free-form design will be covered at this demo.
Boxed bead kits are available for purchase complete with beads & instructions.
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Beaded jewelry & wire work classes by Latifa Tabachnick
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Offered at most Monterey, Pleasanton, Roseville, Sacramento, San Francisco, San Rafael, Santa Clara & Santa Rosa.
Latifa has been a designer of beaded jewelry for over 25 years and has experience in a wide variety of bead & wire working techniques. She has been teaching adults and children for the last 10 years and enjoys enabling students to find creative colors and master new techniques. There will be a wide variety of materials for you to choose from or you can bring your own. Learn to turn your wonderful purchases into lovely jewelry.
Check out the new classes below. Some time slots have choices and the first person to register gets to pick their favorite.
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Class schedule:
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Free Talk: Overview of Stringing Materials
Friday 12:15pm |
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Seed Bead Extravaganza: $30 plus $10 materials (choices: double zigzag, peyote, brick, ladder, beaded bezel, bead stringing, apache lacework & more)
Friday 12:30pm-2:45pm |
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Free Talk: Overview & Use of Tools
Friday 2:45pm |
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Wire Basics: $15 plus $10 materials (choices: loop, wrapped loop & cones)
Friday 3:30pm-4:30pm |
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Wirewrap a Gemstone: $25 plus $15 materials
Friday 5pm-7pm
Sunday 1pm-3pm |
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Demos: Bead Spinner
Saturday 10:15am |
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Bead Spinner or Wire Crochet-Part 1: $20 plus $10 materials
Saturday 10:30am-11:45am |
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Medieval Round Braid: $20 plus $10 materials
Saturday 10:30am-11:45am |
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Demos: Make Your Own Headpins
Saturday 11:45am |
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Finishing Bead Spinner, Wire Crochet or Medieval Round Braid: $25 plus $5 materials
Saturday 12:30pm-2:30pm |
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Bead Stringing, V or Tile Necklace: $15 plus $10 materials
Saturday 2:30pm-4pm |
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Easy Pearl Knotting: $20 plus $10 materials
Saturday 4pm-6pm |
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Demos: Wire Gigs
Sunday 10:15am |
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Wire Workshop: $20 plus $10 materials (choices: gig, coiling, loops or brooch)
Sunday 10:30am-12pm |
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Free Talk: Wire
Sunday 12:30pm |
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Viking Knit with Wire: $25 plus $50 kit (tools & materials)
Sunday 3pm-5pm |
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Student Choice: $25, material fee varies (choice: any class, your project or spiral rope)
Sunday 3pm-5pm |
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Basic bead stitching & chain maille classes by Sheri Tarrant
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Classes offered at Costa Mesa, Del Mar, Ontario, Santa Barbara & Santa Monica.
Sheri is an avid beader who loves to spread the love of beading to others. She has been beading for 15 years, and has won severalawards including Best of Show–Crafts for her Peacock Necklace. She began teaching in 2006 and currently teaches all the bead stitchesin addition to her designs. Sheri’s classes are fun and innovative, and suitable for all skill levels. Students will learn how to master all the techniques needed to complete the piece while having fun at the same time! Kits are available for each class in multiple color ways to choose from. Happy Beading!
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Class schedule:
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Crystal Dangle Earrings: kit $12
Saturday 10am-12pm
Sunday 12:30pm-2pm |
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Regal Twist Bracelet: kit $20
Saturday 12:30pm-3:30pm |
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Paradise: kit $33
Saturday 4pm-6pm |
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American Flower Ball: kit $25
Sunday 10am-12pm |
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North Star Bracelet: kit $45
Sunday 2pm-5pm |
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Gem, filigree & soldered chain classes by Shama
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Offered at Monterey, Pleasanton, Roseville, Sacramento, San Francisco, San Rafael, Santa Clara & Santa Rosa locations.
Shama’s designs are a reflection of the artist and have been described as
inspirational, original, and bold by her many domestic and international clients. Shaping jewelry trends from her Bay Area studio, Shama’s exceptional workmanship fuses old traditional Indian jewelry designs with a touch of modernity for today’s professional and fashion-forward women. Shama’s exciting and versatile pieces feature handpicked flawless precious and semi precious gems paired with 14/18kt gold and sterling. Shama was chosen as “The Designer by the Bay“ by the Women Jewelry Association presenting at Shreve & Co SFO recently. Her clientele includes foreign dignitaries in the Washington DC area, national TV anchor personalities, and sought after stylists in Hollywood. Her breast cancer awareness has been highlighted by the NY Jewelry Information Center on ABCI Chicago. Her jewelry is also represented at top-of-the-line boutiques throughout the U.S.
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Below classes are offered every hour throughout the weekend
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Gem class ($25)
Fri & Sat: 10:30am-12:30pm
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Soldered chain necklace
($70 + kit)
Fri & Sat: 1pm-3:30pm
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Fun w/ Filigree necklace
($40 + kit)
Fri & Sat: 4:30pm-6:30pm
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Bird cage pendant
($25 + kit)
Fri & Sat: 12pm
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Wire wrap pendant
($32 + kit)
Fri & Sat: every hour
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Coil chain class
($70 + kit)
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Fun w/ stamping class ($45 + kit)
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Pearl knotting
($20)
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Artisan wrap bracelet ($60)
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Peruvian thread pendant
($20 + kit)
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Wrapped bail wire wrap
($20 + kit)
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*Sunday projects are open to requests. First student to sign up picks the project.*
If no class sign ups, time will be replaced with demos/Q&A.
Open to all kinds of repair work.
Free Classes: Bead Talk, Tools & Cord Talk, and Wire Demo
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Free wire wrapping demos by Karen Nan Varela
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Demos are offered at Costa Mesa, Del Mar, Ontario & Santa Monica locations.
Karen Nan Varela has been creating glass artwork for over 35 years. She loves demonstrating groovy wire wrap with a heart, and dichroic glass is her favorite material. She is also specialized in the unique wire wrapping of fused glass pieces that she personally creates in her California studio. Even though her signature piece is the heart shaped cabochons, her collection also includes a vast assortment of unique shaped cabochons, pendants and beads. Her directions are eary to follow. Demos are conducted all day throughout the weekend. Karen also enjoys working on larger glass sculptural pieces. Some of which have been shown in galleries throughout southern California. For more info about Karen, visit her web site at www.karennandesigns.com.
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Chain maille demos & classes by Danielle Chase
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Classes are offered at Hillsboro & Portland locations.
Danielle Chase is an accomplished designer and instructor with 5 years experience in metalsmithing, forging and chain maille construction. Danielle offers demos and classes in the following chain maille techniques: byzantine, box weave, wayfarers weave and half hitch. Classes and demos are held on demand and last about 1-2 hours.
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Pearl & bead specialist by Elizabeth Gomez
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Classes are offered at Costa Mesa, Del Mar, Ontario, San Diego, Santa Barbara & Santa Monica locations.
Elizabeth has owned her own workshops since 1998 in the heart of Los Angeles jewelry
district. She's been involved in basic stringing to dainty weaving, simple beading to labyrinthine wire-looming for over a decade. She not only creates custom pieces for jewelry designers, but also designs collections for companies. Her creations have been featured in a variety of magazines and printings such as: Women’s Wear Daily, Town and Country, Neiman Marcus Catalogs, Bergdorf Goodman, and In Style.
Class Schedule
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Pearl Knotting
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Bead & Pearl Wire Wrapping
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Advanced Stringing
(multi-stranding, crochet, weave, tin cup)
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Demos
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FRI - SUN: 11am-11:15am
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FRI: 3:15pm-3:30pm
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SAT: 2:30pm
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Classes
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FRI - SUN: 11:30am
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FRI: 3:45pm
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SAT: 3pm, SUN: 2:30pm
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Project help throughout the weekend!
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Chain maille classes with Viann Martinez
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Classes are offered at Salt Lake City Gem Faire.
Viann McQueen Martinez, Accredited Jewelry Professional, Gemological Institute of America (GIA) and GIA Diamond Graduate, working towards her Graduate Gemologist degree, has been teaching chain maille for 3 years at local stores & with Gem Faire. She has been published in Bead Trend Magazine and was the featured Jewel School artist demonstrating European 6 in 1 weave in a 4 page tutorial in one issue. She loves sharing her knowledge of gems & the ancient art of chain maille with students of all ages. All project kits are in sterling silver. She also loves pearls & the beauty of a properly knotted strand of pearls. Class schedule is flexible. Listen for announcements.
If no class sign ups, class time will be replaced with an alternate class, Q&A or a free demo.
Afternoon classes are open based on students' interest. All classes are flexible and subjects may be substituted.
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Class schedule:
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Barrel Weave or Byzantine Weave Bracelet:
kit $75, instruction $25
Friday 10am
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Jens Pinds Weave or European 4 in 1 Bracelet:
kit $100, instruction $25
Saturday 10am
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Parallel Weave or Flower Weave Bracelet:
kit $75, instruction $25
Sunday 10am
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Pearl Knotting Instruction:
$25 (get material list before class)
Daily 1pm-2pm
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