Chain Maille Series 6-8 Thursdays

Learn to make a different Chain Maille design every week. Week one we will do the Byzantine chain, week 2 the flat maille, and week 3 the Japanese pattern. These three patterns $55 the basic patterns, there are many variations of these patterns and we will discuss them in class. After you learn the basics you will be surprised how easy other patterns can be. Class Fee: $65.00 3 weeks $25.00 1 week

OFF LOOM BEAD WEAVING Learning to Bead with Needle and Thread, Sundays, 12:30-3 with Amy call

Learning to Bead with Needle and Thread, 12:30-3 with Amy Learning to Bead with Needle and Thread, 12:30-3 with Amy. There are many beading techniques that are popular. This is one that is for beginner or intermediate beaders. This is one weave that will be a versatile addition to your repertoire. Come try out this one class project and see if it is for you. You'll learn correct thread choices, beginning, endings, clasp attachment, and the particular stitch being taught. $25 plus materials chosen. $25 plus materials chosen. class.
 

Beginning Silversmithing (Soldering, fusing and forming) With Nancy, Fridays at 11am - 1pm or Saturdays at noon
5 hours of instruction, learn to solder (pick, sweat with wire, sweat or paste solder sterling), form rings to weave, shape the chain, create a toggle clasp and polish. and more   Learn to solder earring posts and add bezel cups to add small stones to your creations.$65 for three classes (options available for 6 sessions or 10 sessions)), plus materials

Viking Knit, with Nancy check calendar or call for an appointment

Viking Knit, 2-4 pm with Nancy Learn the basic single weave, progress to the double weave and finally how to finish. This is a very exciting chain that you make with lengths of wire, not individual jump rings. $30 includes use of tools and choice of wire for your first projects.      click to purchase a viking knit kit   

Faux Bead Crochet, Kumihimo Nancy,

Portability and beauty that is what this technique gives you. Faux Bead Crochet with NANCY. call to arrange a time or to check when we have a class going.  Learn the Japanese art of braiding. Using a innocent and simple looking tool you will immediately find gratification as your project unfolds. Most importantly you will learn the beginning and endings. Your project will use 2 colors of similar size beads. This technique has the look of a spiral rope or bead crochet. Advanced concepts will be explored such as adding large accent beads There will be a break for lunch. You are welcome to bring your lunch or a snack. Class Fee $30.00 plus supplies 10-1                                                                                                                    

                                                                                        Kumihumo pearl necklace           

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create Unique Pewter Jewelry with Leslie

If you ever wanted to make unique flat textured silver jewelry, but were afraid to mess up the silver? This is the class for you. We will fabricate sheet pewter into beautiful one of kind pendants and earrings. You will learn to cut, texture the surface and finish the pewter to look like silver. You will wear your new jewelry home. This class is a great family class. It is taught by Leslie Radibaugh.

Class Fee: $30.00 includes some pewter and use of tools. 6-8

Metal Clay, Silver Clay, Bronze Clay, Copper Clay  with Nancy
Sundays: 1-3pm or Tuesdays 1-3

Metal Clay,  Work with precious metal in a clay form. The pieces when fired in a kiln.  Small silver clay pieces can be sintered with a butane torch.. This class is suitable for all levels. Projects in this session will include demos different than the previous session.

 
 Lampworking
Bead Making in a Flame
5 weeks
We will cover basics skills to more advanced techniques. Learn from demos and abundant hands on torch time. We will be working with minor torches and 104 C.O.E. glass rods. Additional workshop time available. The class is $250 for a full 5 sessions, instruction, most supplies and equipment use. Hope to see you there at the torch. Instructor Paul Garber. Call 810-844-0066 to for new start date and to register.
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CASH 4 Gold and Silver
highest prices paid, based on daily market value
 evenings 6-7pm
810-844-0066 to schedule your private appointment
Bring your Broken, tarnished, old or unwanted items.(broken chain, old rings, gold crowns, Sterling Silver ware, Bali etc)
We will privately test, weigh and analyze .
We will buy on the spot gold and silver.
$$$ Go home with Money $$$
 info on Cash 4 Gold and Silver  click "cash4"

Company Coming? Looking for something special
to do while they're here? We are happy to set up a
special morning, afternoon or evening for you
and your grandchild/ grand children/ sisters/
your whole group. What are the options? Let's talk.
Nancy 810-844-0066.

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Register on line for classes click here

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Lampwork with Paul Garber phone us with your interest.
We'll schedule a class for you.

Mosaic Classes with Nancy
none are listed on the class calendar, but we will schedule one if you have 2-3 people in your group

Fused Glass Jewelry with Leslie Radabaugh see class calendar for choices

Learn to use Kumihimo as an Element with Beads in Different Pattern. Explore  how to design jewelry using Kumihimo as a element between your beads. Different weave patterns will be discussed.  
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Class Fee: $30.00 

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Lampworking

Bead Making in a Flame

5 weeks

We will cover  basics skills to more advanced techniques. Learn from demos and abundant hands on torch time. We will be working with minor torches and 104 C.O.E. glass rods. Additional workshop time available. The class is $250 for a full 5 sessions, instruction, most supplies and equipment use.  Hope to see you there at the torch. Instructor Paul Garber.  Call 810-844-0066 to for new start date and to register.

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CASH 4 Gold and Silver

highest prices paid, based on daily market value

       evenings  6-7pm

810-844-0066 to schedule your private appointment

Bring your Broken, tarnished, old or unwanted items.

(broken chain, old rings, Sterling Silver ware, Bali etc)

We will privately  test, weigh and analyze .

 info on Cash 4 Gold and Silver  click "cash4"