May, June and July Classes
View class listings for May 2013, June 2013, and July 2013
Classes
A complete listing of all class descriptions are shown below for:
- Beading
- Bead Crotchet
- Bead Weaving
- Chainmaille
- Lampwork
- Leatherwork
- PMC (Precious Metal Clay)
- Wire Wrapping
Class Registration Policy - Please Read!!
- How to Register? Stop by the store or call in your registration with credit card information. You must pre-register for all classes due to the number of students limited per class. Sorry, no spaces will be reserved without registration.
- Payment in full for the class is required upon registration. Students that must reschedule will be allowed to do so. All class fees are refundable for store credit only.
- All classes require a minimum number of students before they can be held. Facets of Isis reserves the right to cancel any class, at any time, for any reason. Should this occur, refunds are made accordingly.
- All classes are for individuals 13 years and older, unless otherwise specified within the class description.
- Please check to see if materials are included in your class fee. (Most classes do not include materials, which need to be gathered prior to the class.) Material listings will be available at the store, as well as samples of the class projects for viewing.
- Tools are available for use during the class unless otherwise specified. Please feel free to bring your own.
Class Descriptions
Beading
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| Learn how to begin beading, which tools to use and how, and what techniques to follow for stringing beads and findings. | |||
| Prerequisite: None | Fee: $25 | Materials: Not Included | |
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| Margot Potter, this bracelet's creator, did a wonderful job designing a beautiful bracelet that is strung on beading wire with pearls and Swarovski crystals, and then braided. | |||
| Prerequisite: None | Fee: $25 | Materials: Not Included | |
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| Learn how to wire wrap pretty combinations of beads onto link chain, creating a color dangling feast for your wrist and eyes. | |||
| Prerequisite: None | Fee: $25 | Materials: Not Included | |
| Earrings, Earrings, Earrings! |  |
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| Create beautiful earrings by wire-wrapping briolettes and various beads. | |||
| Prerequisite: None | Fee: $25 | Materials: Not Included | |
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| Learn how to make a very sparkley bracelet by combining Soft Flex beading wire and Swarovski crystals in the Right-Angle weave pattern. | |||
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Fee: $25 | Materials: Not Included | |
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| Learn the ancient art of braiding with the Kumihimo disc, silk ribbon and beads to create a lovely necklace. | |||
| Prerequisite: None | Fee: $25 | Materials: Not Included | |
| Rings, Rings, Rings! |  |
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| Learn how to create stylish and easy rings utilizing wire-wrapping techniques. | |||
| Prerequisite: None | Fee: $25 | Materials: Not Included | |
| Tuitti Fruitti Necklace |  |
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| Have fun making a playful and colorful Spring/Summer necklace using 6mm and 4mm beads and crystals. | |||
| Prerequisite: Beading Basics | Fee: $25 | Materials: Not Included | |
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| Bead weaving utilizing a variation of the Chevron stitch method to create a flower-like pattern. | |||
| Prerequisite: Betty Bling or equivalent | Fee: $25 | Materials: Not Included | |
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| Learn how to begin bead weaving starting with the Chevron weave technique. | |||
| Prerequisite: None | Fee: $25 | Materials: Not Included | |
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| This is a great class for beginners to bead weaving. The bracelet is made using a variety of 4mm Swarovski crystals and Toho seed beads to form a ladder-like pattern. | ||||||
| Prerequisite: None | Fee: $25 | Materials: Not Included | ||||
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| Learn how to weave a basket using Toho seed beads to cradle the Swarovski rivoli bead, then secure it utilizing a modified peyote weave. This pendant can then be attached to the bead woven spiral rope necklace. | ||||||
| Prerequisite: Chevron weave or equivalent | Fee: $25 | Materials: Not Included | ||||
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| Learn how to make a beaded cluster using Swarovski top-drilled crystals by stringing and weaving. Clusters can then be strung onto a necklace, hung as a pendant and/or earrings. | ||||||
| Prerequisite: None | Fee: $25 | Materials: Not Included | ||||
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| Learn how to create a bracelet with a tumble of fun beads including flowers, leaves, teardrops, and much more. Technique uses big-eye needle with Fireline. | ||||||
| Prerequisite: None | Fee: $25 | Materials: Not Included | ||||
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| Learn how to make a beaded bead using netting technique and Swarovski crystals. These can then be collected onto a bracelet and/or necklace. These are great fun to make and collect in various colors. | ||||||
| Prerequisite: None | Fee: $25 | Materials: Not Included | ||||
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| Learn how to create a lovely sunburst of crystals around a YoYo bead to make a simple pendant and/or lovely bracelet. | ||||||
| Prerequisite: None | Fee: $25 | Materials: Not Included | ||||
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| Make a sparkley splenfdorous bracelet out of Swarovski crystals and Delica seed beads. Tennis bracelets could envy the brilliance of this bracelet. | ||||||
| Prerequisite: Peyote, Betty Bling, Chevron weave or equivalent | Fee: $25 | Materials: Not Included | ||||
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| Learn how to create a bracelet pretty bracelet using a variation of the Right-Angle Weave with picot edging. We also will share with you how to make the coordinating necklace with Czech fire-polish round beads, Swarovski bicones, Delica and Toho seed beads. This bracelet is quite economical and fantastically “bling-a-licious”. Technique uses big-eye needle with Fireline. | ||||||
| Prerequisite: Betty Bling, Chevron weave or equivalent | Fee: $25 | Materials: Not Included | ||||
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Do you have leftover seed beads? Well this project is perfect for leftover size 6, 8, and 11 seed beads. Mix in 4mm cubes and/or triangle beads. Add a pinch of size 11 Delicas. Voilà! Mish Mosh! This project is a variation of the Peyote stitch and fun. |
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| Prerequisite: None | Fee: $25 | Materials: Not Included | ||||
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| Truly a sight to see.Weave a variation of the lazy spiral stitch using Czech glass pearls, Swarovski crystals and Delica Hex beads to create a breathtaking bracelet. Perfect for bridal! | ||||||
| Prerequisite: Chevron or Betty Bling | Fee: $25 | Materials: Not Included | ||||
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| No previous bead weaving experience? Not a problem. This is the perfect project to get you started. Easy bracelet created using even count peyote with size 8 and 11 seed beads. | ||||||
| Prerequisite: None | Fee: $25 | Materials: Not Included | ||||
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| Learn how to make an elegant necklace using Czech glass and Delica cylinder beads adorned with crystals or pearls. | ||||||
| Prerequisite: Chevron or Betty Bling | Fee: $25 | Materials: Not Included | ||||
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| This pretty bracelet is a celebration of Spring. Create a parade of colorful flowers using Czech glass beads and Swarovski crystals utilizing a variation of the right angle weave. | ||||||
| Prerequisite: None | Fee: $25 | Materials: Not Included | ||||
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| Make a fashionable bracelet utilizing the new Miyuki "peanut shaped beads" in awesome colors (Metallic Bronze, Jet, Sassy Sage, Country Blue, Tantalizing Taupe, Passion Peach, etc.) ready for fall. Fringe with Delica and Miyuki seed beads to add twinkle. Highlight with a Raku or Kazuri porcelain focal bead for a chic original. | ||||||
| Prerequisite: Chevron or Betty Bling | Fee: $25 | Materials: Not Included | ||||
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| Create a stylish bracelet using netted tubing, beads, and stringing. Bead weave technique for netted tubing utilizes the easy-to-use size 8 seed beads. As a bonus, we will also teach you how to embellish the netted tubing for a complimentary beautiful necklace. | ||||||
| Prerequisite: Betty Bling or Chevron | Fee: $25 | Materials: Not Included | ||||
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| The perfect "go-to" signature piece in your fashion wardrobe. Whether you're wearing a simple white t-shirt and jeans or a little black dress, this bangle is sure to dazzle. | ||||||
| Prerequisite: None | Fee: $25 | Materials: Not Included | ||||
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| Make this lovely bead-woven bracelet in your favorite shades or birthstone color. So easy that you'll want to make one for yourself. So addictive that you'll want to make other lovelies to stack. | ||||||
| Prerequisite: None | Fee: $25 | Materials: Not Included | ||||
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| It's the latest rage! Feather earrings are the hot new fashion "must have". Learn how to create feather-look earrings using the fringing technique used in bead weaving. | ||||||
| Prerequisite: None | Fee: $25 | Materials: Not Included | ||||
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| This is the coordinating necklace to the Beaded Feathers Earrings. So versatile and sophisticated! | ||||||
| Prerequisite: None | Fee: $25 | Materials: Not Included | ||||
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| Learn bead weaving that creates cute beaded beads Uses seed beads in a netting technique. No bead weaving experience needed. Fun and easy to do! | ||||||
| Prerequisite: None | Fee: $25 | Materials: Not Included | ||||
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| Learn how to do the Right Angle Weave which is often the cornerstone of many patterns. This bracelet is sparkly without being overly "blingy". A signature piece that can be worn casually with jeans as well as dressed up with your pretty Easter outfit. | ||||||
| Prerequisite: None | Fee: $25 | Materials: Not Included | ||||
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| Learn this lovely pattern designed by Cynthia Newcomer Daniel. Three colors of peanut beads are woven together to create a softly textured rope that looks like a complicated, loosely-woven braid, but isn't! Because it isn't actually braided, it will never lose its shape; everyone who sees it will wonder how you did it! Make it any length you desire; wear it as is, or add your own pendant; this beautiful rope is as versatile as you are. | ||||||
| Prerequisite: Peyote Stitch | Fee: $25 | Materials: Not Included | ||||
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| Learn how to encase a Swarovski rivolis with Delicas and seed beads. Creating a lovely pendant that can be worn dressed up or with jeans. Just in time for Mother’s day surprising!! | ||||||
| Prerequisite: Odd Count Peyote Stitch | Fee: $25 | Materials: Not Included | ||||
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| Learn how to bead weave this "blingalicious" double spiral necklace using easy to see size 8 and 6 seed beads with 4mm crystals. This is also a great pattern for an economical bracelet. | ||||||
| Prerequisite: None | Fee: $25 | Materials: Not Included | ||||
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| Learn how to apply bead weaving technique to create a necklace with a stream of pearls, seed beads, and crystals that feels "bubbly" and is a delight to wear! | ||||||
| Prerequisite: None | Fee: $25 | Materials: Not Included | ||||
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| Learn how to make an easy and quick necklace and bracelet set by knotting leather cord and beads with 2mm holes. | |||
| Prerequisite: None | Fee: $25 | Materials: Not Included | |
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| Learn how to make this awesome leataher and silver plate bracelet. It's easy to make and you even make the clasp closure. Fun to wear casucal with shorts and a t-shirt. This style is even unisex! | |||
| Prerequisite: None | Fee: $25 | Materials: Not Included | |
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| Hot new fashion "must have". Learn new technique of weaving crystals onto leather for a very "hip" looking bracelet that can be worn casual as you enjoy the sparkle of bling-bling. | |||
| Prerequisite: None | Fee: $25 | Materials: Not Included | |
| Wire Wrapping | |||
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| Learn the basics of working with wire to make a necklace and simple wire wrapping techniques to create a unique pendant. | |||
| Prerequisite: Beading Basics | Fee: $25 | Materials: Not Included | |
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| Expand your basics of working with beads to wire wrapping techniques to create a unique cuff bracelet using a variety of beads and seed beads. | |||
| Prerequisite: None | Fee: $25 | Materials: Not Included | |
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| Learn to make your own copper wire form and then wrap beads onto it, creating a unique pendant. | |||
| Prerequisite: None | Fee: $25 | Materials: Not Included | |
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| Learn how to apply wire wrapping technique to create a beautiful "Tree of Life" pendant using birthstone gemstones or economical semi-precious chips. "Tree of Life" is recognized as an important symbol by various cultures and faiths throughout the world. Inspirational and exquisite. | |||
| Prerequisite: None | Fee: $25 | Materials: Not Included | |
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| Make an awesome wire cuff bracelet by getting all wired up with various wire gauges and "orphan" Sheila lampwork beads. You construct the free-form bracelet from start to finish including making your own closure. | |||
| Prerequisite: None | Fee: $25 | Materials: Not Included | |
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| Make a simple but elegant pendant featuring Swarovski crystals representing the seven Chakras that are considered the centers in our body for which energy flows. Easy to wire wrap and economical project for beginners! | |||
| Prerequisite: None | Fee: $25 | Materials: Not Included | |
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| Leap into Spring with this eclectic floral necklace created by using economical base metal and wirework techniques. This necklace looks hard to do but is really simple and fun to make! | |||
| Prerequisite: None | Fee: $25 | Materials: Not Included | |