Jewelry academy by Jade Gunnarson
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Classes are offered at most Gem Faire locations.
Jade G. has been in the jewelry industry for over 20 years as a designer, manufacturer, retailer, bead collector and instructor. As a designer, she has designed jewelry for boutique shops and
department stores worldwide. As an instructor, she combines industry knowledge with her experience in jewelry esthetics and professional techniques. Jade willshare her expertise with you at her classes, demonstrations and as your Q&A contact at the Gem Faire. You can pre-register for a class or visit her booth to see a free demonstration, to ask questions or to create a project (a nominal fee may apply). Bead stringing and repair service are also available. Please visit our display case at the entrance to see current demo/class schedules. Class fees include materials. Pre-registration by email required.
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Class schedule:
*If no class sign ups, time will be replaced with demos/Q&A.
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*Jewelry Academy: The Basics: $45
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Friday
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10am-1pm &
4pm-7pm
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Saturday
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8:30am-11:30am &
4pm-7pm
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Sunday
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10am-1pm |
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Open Time
(Q&A, demos & restringing/repair services)
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Friday
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1:30pm-2pm |
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Sat & Sun
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1pm-2pm |
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Tools & Cords Talk: Free
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Saturday
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11:30am |
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*Quickie Projects: $5 & up
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Saturday
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12pm |
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Beadtalk: Free
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Friday
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2pm |
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Saturday
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12:45pm |
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Crocheting w/ Wire Demo: Free
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Fri & Sat
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2:15pm |
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*Crocheting w/ Wire Class:
$15, materials $5 & up
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Fri & Sat
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2:30pm-3:30pm |
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Sunday
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2pm-3pm |
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Pearlknotting Demo: Free
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Fri & Sat
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3:30pm |
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*Pearlknotting Class
$15, materials $3 & up
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Fri & Sat
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3:45pm |
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Sunday
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3:30pm-4:30pm |
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Bead spinner & wire working classes by Majesta M
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Offered at Costa Mesa, Del Mar, Ontario, Sacramento, San Diego, San Rafael, Santa Barbara & Santa Monica 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.
www.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.
Friday & Sunday projects are open to requests. First student to sign up picks the project.
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Basic Level (Fri & Sun projects)
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Bead stringing: $25
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Illusion necklace: $25 |
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Bead spinner workshop: $30
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Intermediate Level (Fri & Sun projects)
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Bead & wire wrapping: $50
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Briolette teardrop wrapping: $50 |
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Saturday wire wrapping workshop 11am
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Advanced Level (Sat projects)
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Cabochon wrapping: $100 (materials included) |
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Free form crystal: $100 (materials included) |
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Cage wrap: $75 |
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Sphere wrap: $75 |
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Wire wrapping by Carolyn Eddy
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Classes are offered at all Salt Lake City Gem Faires.
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 a
revolutionary, 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.
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Class schedule:
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Basic Pendant Design: $105, full day workshop
Friday & Sunday 8am-5pm
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Sterling Bracelet Design: $95, full day workshop
Saturday 8am-4pm
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Unique Bead Pendant or Earrings: $40
Saturday 4pm-7pm
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Bead classes by Donna Palmer
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Classes are offered at all Costa Mesa, Del Mar & Santa Monica locations.
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 http://home.san.rr.com/beadragon. Only 4 seats per class, so be sure to reserve a spot in advance. |
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Class schedule:
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African Helix Bead Stitch: $50, kit & materials
included, color choices available
Friday 10am-12pm
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Hollow Beaded Bead: $75, kit & materials included,
choice of 6 kits
Sunday 10am-12:30pm
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Tennis Bracelet: $75, complete kit w/ all crystals, materials & directions included
Saturday 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 Tremaine Fenton
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Classes are offered at all Salt Lake City Gem Faires.
Tremaine Fenton's bead stringing classes focus on projects, using basic techniques such as peyote, brick stitch, netting, and right angle weave. Fenton keeps her class environment fresh and interesting. "I always come up with new patterns and projects for my students," said Fenton. Her class periods are between 2 and 4 hours. Class fees range from $20 to $30. All classes come with project instructions. These project instruction kits are also available for $10 each for students who do not have time to take class at Gem Faire.
Fenton, a Utah Native, became a professional jewelry designer in 1993. Her first Christmas gift, a large carton of wooden beads, lead her to become interested in bead stringing. Her work has been featured at numerous places in Utah, including Art in the Mountains in Park City, Holiday Blessing Boutique in Sandy, and Dickens Festival in St. George.
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Sculptural beads by Christi Friesen
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Classes are offered only at Santa Monica Bead Faire.
Christi Friesen is an award-winning artist with years of experience teaching polymer clay techniques. Her work has been in books, magazines, shows and exhibits. Students will learn how to create sculptural beads from polymer clay incorporating semi-precious stones, pearls, and glass. Her classes focus on creativity, color-mixing, composition, texture and fun!
All skill levels are welcomed. All tools, clay and supplies are provided in the cost of the class. You will receive handouts to keep as well. C'mon, you know you'll love it! Email or call CF to reserve your spot, or show up to pay and clay (space permitting).
2008 class schedule coming soon:
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"Tropical Flower" focal bead: $45, all tools & materials included
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"Dragon of the Deep" focal bead: $60, all tools & materials included
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"Sea Turtle" focal bead: $45, all tools & materials included
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Chain making workshops by Karen Hung
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Classes are offered at all Costa Mesa Gem Faires.
Karen Hung is a self taught chain making professional. She has been making and selling her chains at juried art shows, galleries and from her website for 4 years. The Gem Faire 2 hour chain making workshops include: instruction on the proper method of opening and closing rings, instruction for one foundation chain weave and a variation of that foundation weave.
Supplies are included in the workshop cost and include enough copper rings to complete the foundation weave and a sample of the variation. All tools needed to weave chain are provided for your use during the workshop.
Please note: be sure to bring glasses if needed. If there is particular chain weave students would like to learn, special Gem Faire workshop requests are very welcome. However, please email request prior to workshop.
2 hour chain making workshops with supplies: $45
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Bead stringing by Louise Shadonix
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SIGN UP!
Call Louise at
(858) 755-2225.
Visit her web site at www.sha-sha.us.
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Classes are offered at all Del Mar Gem Faires.
Basic Bead Stitching Continuous Demos are offered throughout the day on Sat. & Sun. All classes are free of charge unless otherwise indicated. Kits are optional.
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Class schedule:
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Basic Bead
Stringing
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Earrings
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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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Hand knotting by Tina Marsden
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Classes are offered at Seattle Bead Faire & all Tacoma Gem Faire locations.
Tina is the owner of Chalcedon Jewelry Design, a one woman design studio based in Seattle Washington. With trainingin two-dimensional and sculptural design and color theory, Tina has been designing and handcrafting beaded gemstone and wire jewelry for over ten years. Students will learn about different types of bead knotting fibers, how to hand knot using pliers or tweezers, how to finish with bead tips, and how to accurately space between beads to expose beading cord.
Various kits are available with glass or crystal beads, gemstones, or freshwater pearls, and base metal, sterling silver or gold fill. All kits are expertly color coordinated and include the best materials available. Kit prices range from $6-$40. Students can also bring their own beads. All tools provided.
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Classes offered:
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Wire Wrapped Loops ($40)
Students can drop in anytime.
Class length: 1 hour
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Coiled wire jewelry by LeRoy Goertz
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Classes are offered at all Portland & Hillsboro Gem Faires.
LeRoy Goertz’s passion is to create sculptures and to get his hands on tools that help with creation. That love of tools led him to invent theCoiling Gizmo®. The Coiling Gizmo is a tool that coils wire onto wire. By using the Gizmo, you can speed up the process of coiling wire and concentrate your time on the creative end of the process. You can add stone, glass, or
Bali
sterling silver beads to these creations and make beautiful designs all your own. Students will learn how to use the Professional Deluxe model of the Gizmo. In about 15 minutes, students will be able to produce a stunning bracelet that can sell for $50 to $100 or more!
Class fees include the use of a Coiling Gizmo and practice wire. We will have tools available for your use.
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Project classes: (students can stop by anytime for any of these projects)
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Making the Ultimate Bracelet: $25
Learn how to make a coiled wire bracelet using the Professional Deluxe Coiling Gizmo®. You can add stone, glass, or
Bali
sterling silver beads to your creations.
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Earrings: $15
Learn how to make small beads out of wire and then fashion them for use in a pair of earrings.
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Making Components-Getting Hooked: $15
Students will explore a number of styles & ways to make hooks.
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Jump Ring Mania: Free Demo (Just ask for the demo)
Learn how to make jump rings using the jump ring mandrels
that come with the Professional Deluxe Coiling Gizmo Kit.
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Making Beads: Free Demo (Just ask for the demo)
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Beading workshops by Glenda Payseno
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Classes are offered at all Tacoma Gem Faires.
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://readytobead.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 & Wire Workshop: $25 plus $15 kit
Friday 4pm-7pm
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Cabochon Bezels Workshop: $50 plus $25 kit or purchase materials at Gem Faire
Saturday 10am-3pm
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Geometric Workshops: $35 plus $25 kit or bring your own materials
Saturday 4pm-7pm
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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 basic bead stringing demos by Bodacious Beads
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MORE INFO
Call Bodacious Beads at (503) 649-8383.
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Bodacious Beads will be at all Hillsboro & Portland locations.
Bodacious Beads is located in Hillsboro, OR. Free demos are offered throughout the weekend. Stop by our booth anytime. Kits may be available for purchase. Visit our web site at www.bodaciousbeads.net.
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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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Classes offered at most Monterey, 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 8 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.
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Class schedule:
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Wire Coiling & Gig: $25 plus $10 materials
Friday 12:30pm-2pm |
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Free Talk: Overview of Tools & Materials
Friday 2:30pm-3pm |
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Bead Spinner Necklace w/ Swarovski Crystals: $25 plus $10 materials
Friday 3pm-5pm |
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Wirewrap a Gemstone: $25 plus $15 materials
Friday 5pm-7pm
Sunday 10:30am-12:30pm |
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Beaded Bezel: $25 plus $10 materials
*Preregistration required*
Saturday 8am-10am |
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Double Zigzag: $20 plus $5 materials
Saturday 10:30am-12pm |
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Necklace Basics: $15 plus $10 materials
Saturday 12:30pm-1:30pm |
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Wirework Basics for Chandeliers: $20 plus $10 materials
Saturday 1:30pm-3pm |
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Easy Pearl Knotting: $20 plus $10 materials
Saturday 3pm-4:30pm |
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Crystal Tennis Bracelet: $20 plus $10 materials
Saturday 5pm-6:30pm |
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Tile or V Necklace: $20 plus $10 materials
Sunday 1pm-2:30pm |
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Spiral Rope w/ Focal Bead: $25 plus $10 materials
Sunday 2:30pm-4:30pm |
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Chain making workshops by Viann Martinez
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Classes are offered at all Salt Lake City Gem Faires.
Viann Martinez, Accredited Jewelry Professional (GIA), owner of Viann’s Creations, has been teaching in the local
Salt
Lake
area for over a year and will again be teaching chain making classes at Gem Faire. Students will learn proper opening and closing of rings, preparation of tools, and basic techniques of this ancient art. Students will make a sterling silver bracelet in one of 3 designs, byzantine weave, parallel chain or European 4 in 1 chain. Kits will be provided that will include all sterling silver rings and clasp. Call or email her to discuss the class. Please bring glasses if needed. Tools required are chain nose pliers and flat nose pliers. A few sets of tools will be provided for students to use in class.
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Basic Byzantine Weave (4 hrs)
Kit $65, instruction $15 |
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Parallel Chain Weave (4 hrs)
Kit $75, instruction $15 |
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European 4 in 1 Weave (4 hrs)
Kit $90, instruction $15 |
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Basic bead stitching & chain mail classes by Sheri Tarrant
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Classes are offered at all Costa Mesa, Del Mar & Santa Monica locations.
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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Timeless Elegance Spiral Rope Necklace: $25, instructions included
Friday 12:30pm-2:30pm |
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Paradise Found Necklace: $22
Friday 3pm-5pm
Sunday 10am-1:30pm
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Rings N Things Necklace: $35, instructions included
Friday 5:30pm-7pm |
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Spring Flower Earrings: $25
Saturday 11am-2pm |
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Rainbow Dreams Bracelet: $60, instructions included
Saturday 2:30pm-5pm |
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North Star Chain Mail Bracelet: $65, instructions included
Sunday 2pm-5pm |
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Bead weaving classes by Belle Sirota
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Classes offered at Hillsboro & Portland locations.
Belle Sirota has been making jewelry using off-loom beadweaving techniques for the last 20 years. She is also a fourth generation designer of French Beaded Flowers. She has been featured in boutiques all across North America. To see her work or get more information, visit http://www.bellesirota.com.
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Class schedule:
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Peyote stitch demos
Free
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Friday
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12pm-12:45pm |
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Saturday
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5pm-5:45pm |
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Peyote stitch
Rainbow spiral hollow beaded beads
($20, $7 kit or bring your own materials)
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Friday
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1pm-2pm |
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Saturday
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6pm-7pm |
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Bead spinner demos
Free
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Friday
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2pm-2:45pm |
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Sat & Sun
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12pm-12:45pm |
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Beaded flowers
($60, $25 kit or bring your own materials)
Fri: Lily, Sat: Rose, Sun: Iris
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Friday
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3pm-7pm |
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Sat & Sun
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1pm-5pm |
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Picot lace stitch
($35, $7 kit or bring your own materials)
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Sat & Sun
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10am-12pm |
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Japanese braiding by Margo Egan
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SIGN UP!
Call (909) 392-4144
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Classes & demos are offered at San Francisco Gem Faire.
Make a Kumihimo braided key chain on a card with yarn for $5. Students of all ages can drop inanytime. Class length is 30-45 minutes. Beginning and advanced kits and supplies are available for purchase. Braided bead necklaces, key chains, shoelaces and jump ropes are also for sale. Many books on braiding and beading are also available. For a catalogue, email soaringme@mindspring.com.
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Gem, filigree & soldered chain classes by Shama
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Classes offered at Pleasanton & Santa Clara Gem Faires.
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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Class schedule:
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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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