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Upcoming classes for February 25

Posted by on Feb 20, 2012 in Bead Classes, Bead Stringing, Crochet, Introductory, Jewelry, Media, Resin, Wire | 0 comments

FUN-damentals of Basic Beading: An Introduction Saturdays: March 10, March 24, April 7, April 21, May 5, May 19, June 2 10:00-12:00 Taught by Joan Bender, Denise Galloway, or Melanie Bentley $35 String a necklace, wire-wrap a pair of earrings & discover your inner bead diva in this beginner's class.

FUN-damentals of Basic Beading, February 25, 10-12

 

 

Wire-wrapped pendant class

Wire-Wrapped Pendant Class, Taught be Denise. February 25, 10-1:00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Introduction to Resin Sat. Apr. 14, 1:30-4:30 Sat. May 26, 1:30-4:30 Melanie Bentley $65 Create focal pieces using resin, found objects, & clip art. Pick up pieces two days after the class.

Introduction to Resin: Sat. February 25, Sat. April 14, 1:30-4:30, Sat. May 26, 1:30-4:30 Melanie Bentley $65 Create focal pieces using resin, found objects, & clip art. Pick up pieces two days after the class.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bead Crochet Sat. Mar. 24, 1:00-4:00 Sat. April 14, 10:00-1:00 Sat. May 19, 10:00-1:00 Sat. June 23, 10:00-1:00 Denise Galloway $65 Yes, EVERYONE is doing it--bead crochet! Our most popular class--sign up early.

Bead Crochet: Learn an easy skill with infinite possibilities! Saturday, February 25, 1:30-4:30; March 24, 1-4; April 14, 10-1; May 19, 10-1; June 23, 10-1

Esther’s new classes

Posted by on Feb 19, 2012 in Bead Classes, Bead Stringing, Bead Weaving, Media | 1 comment

Beaded Easter Eggs Sat. Mar. 10, 10:00-1:00 Esther Regensburg $65 Decorate your Easter tree using this simple netting technique and seed beads.

Beaded Easter Eggs, Sat. Mar. 10, 10:00-1:00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beaded Cabochon Sat. Apr. 7, 10:00-1:00 Ester Regensburg $65 Bead-stitched frames transform ordinary pendants into wearable works of art.

Beaded Cabochon, Sat. Apr. 7, 10:00-1:00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bead-A-Bead Using Netting Techniques Esther Regensburg Sat. Apr. 7 1:00-4:00 Bead netting is quick & easy--and a great way to turn basic beads into conversation pieces.

Bead-A-Bead Using Netting Techniques, Sat. Apr. 7 1:00-4:00

Denise’s new classes

Posted by on Feb 19, 2012 in Bead Classes, Media, Metal, Wire | 0 comments

Wire-Wrapped Cabochons Sat. May 12 1:30-4:30 Denise Galloway $65 “Fancified” wire-wraps can turn any stone or bead into a unique pendant, charm or earring.

Wire-Wrapped Cabochons, Sat. May 12 1:30-4:30

Faux Stone Polymer Beads & Pendants Sat. Apr. 14, 1:30-4:30 Sat. June 9, 1:20-4:30 Denise Galloway $65 Create the illusion of semi-precious & natural stones with polymer clay techniques.
Faux Stone Polymer Beads & Pendants, Sat. Apr. 14, 1:30-4:30 and Sat. June 9, 1:20-4:30

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No Solder Pearl Bracelet Sat. Mar. 31, 1:30-4:30 Sat. June 23, 1:30-4:30 Denise Galloway $65 Afraid of soldering? Hammered silver wire joins a joyful mix of freshwater pearls in this bracelet.
No Solder Pearl Bracelet, Sat. Mar. 31, 1:30-4:30 & Sat. June 23, 1:30-4:30

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

… and many more!

Metal and Wire Working Projects

Posted by on Feb 19, 2012 in Bead Classes, Media, Metal, Wire | 0 comments

There’s no limit to what you can create when you have some basic metal and wire working techniques in your toolbox!  Here’s a sampling of what we have coming up this Spring.

 

Spring Flower Brooch Melanie Bentley Sat. Apr. 7 1:30-4:30 $65 Brooches are back! Metal filigree, beads & wire work unite in this fun & fashionable piece.

Spring Flower Brooch Sat. Apr. 7 1:30-4:30

 

Brooches are back!  Metal filigree, beads & wire work unite in this fun & fashionable piece.

Taught by Melanie.

$65.

 

 

Wire-Wrapped Cabochons Sat. May 12 1:30-4:30 Denise Galloway $65 “Fancified” wire-wraps can turn any stone or bead into a unique pendant, charm or earring.

Wire-Wrapped Cabochons, Sat. May 12 1:30-4:30

 

Denise Galloway

“Fancified” wire-wraps can turn any stone or bead into a unique pendant, charm or earring.

$65

 

 

 

Rolo Chain Bracelet Sat. Mar. 3, 10:00-1:00 Sat. April 28, 10:00-1:00 Sat. June 9, 10:00-1:00 Taught by Denise Galloway, $65 Rolo chain and fiber come together to create this understated, yet versatile bracelet.

Rolo Chain Bracelet Sat. Mar. 3, Sat. April 28, and Sat. June 9, 10:00-1:00

 

Taught by Denise Galloway

$65

Rolo chain and fiber come together to create this understated, yet versatile bracelet.

 

 

 

Flower Power Wire-Working Sat. Mar. 17, 10:00-1:00 Sat. May 26 Denise Galloway $65 Use Spring-inspired wire working to create a necklace, a ring & pendant.

 

Denise Galloway

$65

Use Spring-inspired wire working to create a necklace, a ring & pendant.

 

 

Introduction to Wire Working Sat. Mar. 3, 1:30-4:30 Sat. May 12, 10:00-1:00 Sat. June 16, 10:00-1:00 Taught by Denise Galloway, $65 Make basic findings & learn wire working techniques to enhance your jewelry designs.

Introduction to Wire Working Sat. Mar. 3, 1:30-4:30; Sat. May 12, Sat. June 16, 10:00-1:00

 

Taught by Denise Galloway

$65

Make basic findings & learn wire working techniques to enhance your jewelry designs.

 

 

 

Cold Construction Jewelry Sat. Mar. 10, 10:00-1:00 Sat. June 2, 1:30-4:30 Taught by Denise Galloway $65 Don't want to solder? No worries...cold joins are structurally sound & lend a creative flair to metal projects.

Cold Construction Jewelry Sat. Mar. 10, 10:00-1:00; Sat. June 2, 1:30-4:30

 

Taught by Denise Galloway

$65

Don’t want to solder?  No worries…cold joins are structurally sound & lend a creative flair to metal projects.

Bead projects

Posted by on Feb 19, 2012 in Bead Classes, Bead Stringing, Crochet, Knotting | 0 comments

 

Bead stringing, Bead weaving, Bead making … We’ve got all of your bead needs covered!  Here’s a sampling of our new offerings for the Spring.

 

Ring-a-Ding-Ding Sat. Mar. 31, 1:30-4:30 Sat. June 2, 1:00-4:00 Melanie Bentley All that glitters is not gold--esp. in these fanciful rings stitched together with Czech crystal.

Ring-a-Ding-Ding

Sat. Mar. 31, 1:30-4:30

Sat. June 2, 1:00-4:00

Melanie Bentley

All that glitters is not gold–esp. in these fanciful rings stitched together with Czech crystal.

 

Bead Crochet Sat. Mar. 24, 1:00-4:00 Sat. April 14, 10:00-1:00 Sat. May 19, 10:00-1:00 Sat. June 23, 10:00-1:00 Denise Galloway $65 Yes, EVERYONE is doing it--bead crochet! Our most popular class--sign up early.

Bead Crochet

Sat. Mar. 24, 1:00-4:00

Sat. April 14, 10:00-1:00

Sat. May 19, 10:00-1:00

Sat. June 23, 10:00-1:00

Denise Galloway

$65

Yes, EVERYONE is doing it–bead crochet!  Our most popular class–sign up early.

 

Breakfast at Tiffany's Bracelet Sat. Apr. 21, 1-4:30 Jane Stark $85 Audrey would have LOVED this bracelet! Swarovski crystals & Swarovski crystal pearls, oooh-la-la!
Breakfast at Tiffany’s Bracelet
Sat. Apr. 21, 1-4:30
Jane Stark
$85
Audrey would have LOVED this bracelet!  Swarovski crystals & Swarovski crystal pearls, oooh-la-la!
Illusion Necklace Sat. Mar. 17, 1:30-4:30 Sat. May 5, 1:30-4:30 Sat. June 16, 10:00-1:00 Taught by Melanie Bentley Swarovski crystal pearls free-float around your neck with this delicate high-mileage necklace.
Illusion Necklace
Sat. Mar. 17, 1:30-4:30
Sat. May 5, 1:30-4:30
Sat. June 16, 10:00-1:00
Taught by Melanie Bentley
Swarovski crystal pearls free-float around your neck with this delicate high-mileage necklace.

Pearl-Knotted Bracelet

Posted by on Dec 19, 2011 in Bead Classes, Bead Stringing, Knotting, Media | 0 comments

Example of a knotted pearl bracelet

Fandangle  Bead Store’s last class of 2011!

Learn basic pearl knotting quickly & easily using the Tri-Cord Knotter tool!

Saturday, December 3lst
1:00-4:00

$65 includes 3 hrs of instruction and all materials, plus you take home the Tri-Cord Knotter.

 

 

Fandangle Annual Holiday Open House Dec. 3

Posted by on Nov 19, 2011 in Arts and Crafts, Bead Classes | 0 comments

Holiday Earrings Sampler

Join Fandangle Bead Store for our 7th Annual Holiday Open House Saturday, December 3 from 10:00AM – 5:00PM.

 

 

 

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Egyptian Coil Bracelet Class: Sat. Nov. l9 at Fandangle Bead Store

Posted by on Nov 18, 2011 in Arts and Crafts, Bead Classes, Media | 0 comments

Introducing a New Class at Fandangle Bead Store:  The “Egyptian Coil” Bracelet.   Cleopatra would have been first in line to wear this bracelet which could also be made using mixed metal wires such as brass, copper and silver German wire–or, if color if your forte’, perhaps a variety of Artistic wire colors such as teals, purples, golds or bronze?  $65 includes 3 hrs of instruction and all materials.  Call 327.9992 to reserve your seat in this class today.

Ladies’ “Bead Night Out” – Join Us!

Posted by on Nov 17, 2011 in Arts and Crafts, Featured, Media | 0 comments

It’s Thursday which means it’s Ladies’ “Bead Night Out” at Fandangle Bead Store.  Bring a project and come join us at the classroom table from 6:30-8:30.  Kathy Thompson will be giving us her review of the new season of “Bones” and Susan will share more of her insights re  beaded undergarments!

Intro to Wire Working Class: Sat. Nov. l9 at Fandangle

Posted by on Nov 16, 2011 in Bead Classes, Jewelry, Wire | 0 comments

Join the Queen of Wire-Wrapping, Denise Galloway, at Fandangle Bead Store this coming Saturday, Nov. l9th, 10-l:00 for our “Intro to Wire Working Class”.  With the soaring silver prices, basic wire wrapping skills can save you buckets of dollars (ie, more dollars for beads!).  You will learn how to make a variety of commonly used findings including earwires, hook & eye closures, eyepins, and a smattering of fancy wraps.  $65 includes 3 hrs of instruction plus all materials.