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View Classes by Level View Classes by Technique View Classes by Length/Type Meet our Bead Fest Philadelphia 2009 Instructors Want to keep up-to-date with the latest Bead Fest news and information? Sign up for the Bead Fest mailing list and never miss a step. 2009 Bead Fest Philadelphia Classes Metal Mania Day Just Added! On Wednesday, August 19th, join us for an entire class day devoted to working with metals! Riveting • Cold Connections • Texturing • Fusing • Hammering • Sawing • Stamping Seats will go fast in these popular classes - sign up now! Bead Fest Philadelphia 2009 Dates: August 19-23 (Classes); August 21-23 (Expo) Bead Fest Philadelphia 2009 will be held at the Valley Forge Convention Center 1160 1st Avenue King of Prussia, PA 19406 More than 165 classes in 5 days! Plus over 325 booths!! No registration fee for signing up for classes before Tuesday, August 11, 2009! You may register onsite at Bead Fest Philadephia for any classes that still have open seats. There is a $10 per-class on-site registration fee in addition to the class fee and any kit fee. Travel Info, Hotels, and Links Classes begin on Wednesday, August 19 with the newly added Metal Mainia Day and will continue through Sunday, August 23rd. Classes will be scheduled between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Wednesday and Sunday, in mostly 3-hour or 7-hour sessions: 9-12, 1-4, 5-8, 9-4, and 1-8. Seven-hour sessions include a break of about one hour. Ending times are approximate. Read Our Cancellation Policy Remember, a Bead Fest student badge also admits you to the Bead Fest Expo for free for all three days - Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, August 21-23, 2009. Online pre-registration will close August 11, 2009 at 6pm EDT. Bead Fest Philadelphia 2009 Classes by day: Wednesday, August 19, 2009 | Thursday, August 20, 2009 | Friday, August 21, 2009 | Saturday, August 22, 2009 | Sunday, August 23, 2009 | Meet our Bead Fest Philadelphia 2009 Instructors Wednesday, August 19, 2009 Fused Link Fine Silver Wire Bracelet Instructor: Denise Peck Skill Level: All Levels Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $140.00 Time: 9-12 Type: 3-Hour Technique: Wire and Metal Fruit of the Vine Instructor: Janice Berkebile Skill Level: All Levels Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $205.00 Time: 9-4 Type: 7-Hour Technique: Wire and Metal Multi-Metal Cold Connected Bracelet Instructor: Helen Driggs Skill Level: Intermediate Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $173.00 Time: 9-4 Type: 7-Hour Technique: Metalsmithing Objects and Elements- Creating Talismans Jewelry Instructor: Susan Lenart Kazmer Skill Level: All Levels Seats Remaining: 2 Class Fee: (includes kit): $184.00 Time: 9-4 Type: 7-Hour Technique: Metalsmithing Steamin' Steam Punk Bracelet Instructor: Kim St. Jean Skill Level: Beginner Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $200.00 Time: 9-4 Type: 7-Hour Technique: Metalsmithing Wild and Crazy Bangle Instructor: Tracy Stanley Skill Level: Intermediate Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $185.00 Time: 9-4 Type: 7-Hour Technique: Wire Wrap Classic Wire Rings Instructor: Michael David Sturlin Skill Level: All Levels Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $250.00 Time: 9-4 Type: 7-Hour Technique: Metalsmithing Thursday, August 20, 2009 Turkish Round Chain Bracelet Instructor: Deanna Kittrell Skill Level: Intermediate Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $143.00 Time: 9-12 Type: 3-Hour Technique: Chain Maille Coloring Metals Instructor: Gail Crosman Moore Skill Level: All Levels Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $105.00 Time: 1-4 Type: 3-Hour Technique: Wire and Metal Herringbone Hoops Instructor: Cristina Amador Skill Level: All Levels Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: : $80.00 Time: 5-8 Type: 3-Hour Technique: Wire and Beads Black Diamond Ring Instructor: Laura Andrews Skill Level: All Levels Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $115.00 Time: 5-8 Type: 3-Hour Technique: Wire Wrap Beaded Victorian Earrings Instructor: Dale Cougar Armstrong Skill Level: All Levels Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $115.00 Time: 5-8 Type: 3-Hour Technique: Wire Wrap Earrings with Polymer Clay Instructor: Meredith Arnold Skill Level: Beginner Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $90.00 Time: 5-8 Type: 3-Hour Technique: Wire and Clay Aztec Bangle Instructor: Paulette Baron Skill Level: Intermediate Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $128.00 Time: 5-8 Type: 3-Hour Technique: Bead Stitching Custom Collage Resin Charms and Pendants Instructor: Melinda Barta Skill Level: All Levels Seats Remaining: 0 Class Fee: (includes kit): $115.00 Time: 5-8 Type: 3-Hour Technique: Design Stone Necklace Instructor: Doris Coghill Skill Level: All Levels Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: : $80.00 Time: 5-8 Type: 3-Hour Technique: Wire and Beads Embellished Brooch Instructor: Gail Crosman Moore Skill Level: All Levels Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $110.00 Time: 5-8 Type: 3-Hour Technique: Bead Stitching Copyright and Legal Issues for Artists Instructor: Sarah Feingold Skill Level: All Levels Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $85.00 Time: 5-8 Type: 3-Hour Technique: Business Freeform Brick Stitch Bracelet Instructor: Leah Henriquez Ready Skill Level: All Levels Seats Remaining: 0 Class Fee: (includes kit): $130.00 Time: 5-8 Type: 3-Hour Technique: Bead Stitching Sedona Spiral Instructor: Linda Best Shaen Skill Level: All Levels Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $130.00 Time: 5-8 Type: 3-Hour Technique: Beads Intermediate Fusing - Scrap Class Instructor: Liz Jones Skill Level: Intermediate Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $110.00 Time: 5-8 Type: 3-Hour Technique: Metalsmithing Chained Crystals Instructor: Deanna Kittrell Skill Level: Intermediate Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $148.00 Time: 5-8 Type: 3-Hour Technique: Chain Maille Crystal Baubles Wire Crochet Necklace Instructor: Sandra Lupo Skill Level: Intermediate Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $100.00 Time: 5-8 Type: 3-Hour Technique: Wire Knitting/Crochet Open Roundmaille with Crystals Bracelet Instructor: Sue Ripsch Skill Level: All Levels Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $120.00 Time: 5-8 Type: 3-Hour Technique: Chain Maille Bodacious Copper Bangles Instructor: Kim St. Jean Skill Level: Beginner Seats Remaining: 0 Class Fee: (includes kit): $100.00 Time: 5-8 Type: 3-Hour Technique: Wire and Metal Cold Connected Rubber O-rings Instructor: Susan C. Thomas Skill Level: All Levels Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $114.00 Time: 5-8 Type: 3-Hour Technique: Chain Maille Ring Around the Rosie Instructor: Jill Wiseman Skill Level: All Levels Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $105.00 Time: 5-8 Type: 3-Hour Technique: Bead Stitching All Wire Unisex Bracelet Instructor: Dale Cougar Armstrong Skill Level: All Levels Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $195.00 Time: 9-4 Type: 7-Hour Technique: Wire Wrap Antique Connections Cuff Instructor: Melinda Barta Skill Level: Intermediate Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $220.00 Time: 9-4 Type: 7-Hour Technique: Bead Stitching Metal Beads Instructor: Janice Berkebile Skill Level: All Levels Seats Remaining: 1 Class Fee: (includes kit): $210.00 Time: 9-4 Type: 7-Hour Technique: Wire and Beads Deep Drawn Beads Instructor: Jack Berry Skill Level: All Levels Other sections: 2409 Seats Remaining: 5 Class Fee: (includes kit): $165.00 Time: 9-4 Type: 7-Hour Technique: Metalsmithing Wire Crochet Instructor: Doris Coghill Skill Level: All Levels Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $150.00 Time: 9-4 Type: 7-Hour Technique: Wire and Beads Triptych Lariat Instructor: Debi Keir Nicholson and Christina Vandervlist Skill Level: Intermediate Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $240.00 Time: 9-4 Type: 7-Hour Technique: Bead Stitching Quadrille Medaglia Instructor: Marcia Decoster Skill Level: Intermediate Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $200.00 Time: 9-4 Type: 7-Hour Technique: Bead Stitching Four Winds Bracelet Instructor: Phyllis Dintenfass Skill Level: Intermediate Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $190.00 Time: 9-4 Type: 7-Hour Technique: Bead Stitching Front-Clasp Necklet Instructor: Stephanie Everett Skill Level: Intermediate Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $185.00 Time: 9-4 Type: 7-Hour Technique: Wire Wrap Double Flower Lariat Instructor: Leslie Frazier Skill Level: Intermediate Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $195.00 Time: 9-4 Type: 7-Hour Technique: Bead Stitching Bead Embroidered Pendant Instructor: Leah Henriquez Ready Skill Level: All Levels Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $185.00 Time: 9-4 Type: 7-Hour Technique: Bead Embroidery Earthy Florals with Atmosphere Instructor: Jennifer Ionta Skill Level: Intermediate Seats Remaining: 5 Class Fee: (includes kit): $190.00 Time: 9-4 Type: 7-Hour Technique: Lampworking Crystal Sensation Bracelet Instructor: Beth Kraft Skill Level: All Levels Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: : $145.00 Time: 9-4 Type: 7-Hour Technique: Bead Stitching Objects and Elements- Creating Talismans Jewelry Instructor: Susan Lenart Kazmer Skill Level: All Levels Seats Remaining: 0 Class Fee: (includes kit): $184.00 Time: 9-4 Type: 7-Hour Technique: Metalsmithing Miracle Metal PMC: Beads Instructor: Susan Lewis Skill Level: All Levels Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $265.00 Time: 9-4 Type: 7-Hour Technique: Metal Clay Patterned Half Ball Woven Ring Instructor: Cindy Moore Skill Level: Intermediate Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $235.00 Time: 9-4 Type: 7-Hour Technique: Wire Weaving A Metalsmith's Match Instructor: Shelley Nybakke Skill Level: Intermediate Seats Remaining: 5 Class Fee: (includes kit): $220.00 Time: 9-4 Type: 7-Hour Technique: Bead Stitching Flower Motif Necklace & Earrings Instructor: Melanie Potter Skill Level: Intermediate Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $230.00 Time: 9-4 Type: 7-Hour Technique: Bead Stitching Braided Bracelets Instructor: Donna P. Ryan-Kocun Skill Level: Beginner Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $220.00 Time: 9-4 Type: 7-Hour Technique: Wire Weaving A Little Bit Whompy Instructor: Kim St. Jean Skill Level: Beginner Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $195.00 Time: 9-4 Type: 7-Hour Technique: Metalsmithing Goldsmithing - Forged Rings Instructor: Michael David Sturlin Skill Level: All Levels Seats Remaining: 4 Class Fee: (includes kit): $250.00 Time: 9-4 Type: 7-Hour Technique: Metalsmithing Borosilicate Pendants Instructor: Chad Trent Skill Level: Intermediate Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $190.00 Time: 9-4 Type: 7-Hour Technique: Lampworking Art Clay Silver and UV Resin Ring Instructor: Jackie Truty Skill Level: Intermediate Seats Remaining: 0 Class Fee: (includes kit): $180.00 Time: 9-4 Type: 7-Hour Technique: Metal Clay Lampwork Style Polymer Clay Beads and Disks Instructor: Ronna Sarvas Weltman Skill Level: Beginner Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: : $145.00 Time: 9-4 Type: 7-Hour Technique: Polymer Clay Introduction to Art Clay Silver Instructor: Tamara Farion Skill Level: Beginner Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $265.00 Time: 9-4 Type: 7-Hour Technique: Metal Clay Introduction to Boro Color and Off -Mandrel Pendants Instructor: Rashan Omari Jones Skill Level: All Levels Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $205.00 Time: 9-4 Type: 7-Hour Technique: Lampworking Easy Etching on Metal-Jewelry and Texture Plates Instructor: Sherri Haab Skill Level: Beginner Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $205.00 Time: 9-4 Type: 7-Hour Technique: Metal Forming Friday, August 21, 2009 Head Pins Ear Wires Clasps & Findings Instructor: Anne Mitchell Skill Level: All Levels Seats Remaining: 5 Class Fee: (includes kit): $130.00 Time: 9-12 Type: 3-Hour Technique: Metalsmithing Riser Pendant Instructor: Helen Driggs Skill Level: Beginner Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $165.00 Time: 9-12 Type: 3-Hour Technique: Metalsmithing Fine Silver Chain Making Instructor: Anne Mitchell Skill Level: All Levels Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $180.00 Time: 1-4 Type: 3-Hour Technique: Metalsmithing Viking Knit Instructor: Denise Peck Skill Level: All Levels Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $120.00 Time: 1-4 Type: 3-Hour Technique: Wire Weaving Interlocking Curves Set Instructor: Cristina Amador Skill Level: All Levels Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: : $80.00 Time: 5-8 Type: 3-Hour Technique: Wire Wrap Crystal Windows Instructor: Laura Andrews Skill Level: Intermediate Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $105.00 Time: 5-8 Type: 3-Hour Technique: Bead Stitching Spiny Urchin Bracelet Instructor: Paulette Baron Skill Level: Intermediate Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $135.00 Time: 5-8 Type: 3-Hour Technique: Bead Stitching Wedding Knots and Drops Instructor: Linda Best Shaen Skill Level: All Levels Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $125.00 Time: 5-8 Type: 3-Hour Technique: Chain Maille Knotty Is Nice Instructor: Debi Keir Nicholson and Christina Vandervlist Skill Level: Intermediate Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $105.00 Time: 5-8 Type: 3-Hour Technique: Bead Stitching Mabe' Pearl Earrings Instructor: Diane Dennis Skill Level: All Levels Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $129.00 Time: 5-8 Type: 3-Hour Technique: Bead Stitching Dew Drop Bracelet Instructor: Phyllis Dintenfass Skill Level: Intermediate Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $125.00 Time: 5-8 Type: 3-Hour Technique: Bead Stitching Mixed Metal Flower Pendant Instructor: Helen Driggs Skill Level: Beginner Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $165.00 Time: 1-4 Type: 3-Hour Technique: Metalsmithing Two-Tone Woven Wire Bangle Instructor: Stephanie Everett Skill Level: All Levels Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $105.00 Time: 5-8 Type: 3-Hour Technique: Wire Weaving Crystal Elements Instructor: Leslee Frumin Skill Level: All Levels Seats Remaining: 1 Class Fee: (includes kit): $115.00 Time: 5-8 Type: 3-Hour Technique: Bead Stitching Image Transfers on Beach Glass Instructor: Sherri Haab Skill Level: All Levels Seats Remaining: 0 Class Fee: (includes kit): $125.00 Time: 5-8 Type: 3-Hour Technique: Design Swarovski Bangle Bracelet Instructor: Debbie Williams Skill Level: Beginner Other sections: 3370 Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $130.00 Time: 9-12 Type: 3-Hour Technique: Wire Wrap Advanced Fusing - Links and Components Instructor: Liz Jones Skill Level: Advanced Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $110.00 Time: 5-8 Type: 3-Hour Technique: Metalsmithing Fire and Ice Ring Instructor: Amy Katz Skill Level: Beginner Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $120.00 Time: 5-8 Type: 3-Hour Technique: Bead Stitching Orbital Chain Bracelet Instructor: Deanna Kittrell Skill Level: Intermediate Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $140.00 Time: 5-8 Type: 3-Hour Technique: Chain Maille Arctic Circle Necklace Instructor: Beth Kraft Skill Level: All Levels Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $205.00 Time: 5-8 Type: 3-Hour Technique: Bead Stitching Metal and Glass Bead Pendants Instructor: Stephanie Maddalena Skill Level: Beginner Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $130.00 Time: 5-8 Type: 3-Hour Technique: Wire and Metal Trio of Love Instructor: Debora Mauser Skill Level: All Levels Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $135.00 Time: 5-8 Type: 3-Hour Technique: Wire Wrap Staggered Corduroy with Japanese Overlay Instructor: Sue Ripsch Skill Level: All Levels Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $125.00 Time: 5-8 Type: 3-Hour Technique: Chain Maille Riveted Earrings Instructor: Tracy Stanley Skill Level: All Levels Seats Remaining: 0 Class Fee: (includes kit): $105.00 Time: 5-8 Type: 3-Hour Technique: Wire and Metal Free Flowing Connected Bracelet Instructor: Susan C. Thomas Skill Level: All Levels Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $106.00 Time: 5-8 Type: 3-Hour Technique: Chain Maille The 5 Keys to Selling Handcrafted Jewelry Instructor: David Weiman Skill Level: All Levels Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: : $90.00 Time: 5-8 Type: 3-Hour Technique: Business Artful Clasps and Closures Instructor: Ronna Sarvas Weltman Skill Level: All Levels Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: : $80.00 Time: 5-8 Type: 3-Hour Technique: Wire Wrap Pattern Wire Bracelet Instructor: Debbie Williams Skill Level: Beginner Seats Remaining: 1 Class Fee: (includes kit): $135.00 Time: 5-8 Type: 3-Hour Technique: Wire Wrap Piazza Perline Instructor: Jill Wiseman Skill Level: Intermediate Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $105.00 Time: 5-8 Type: 3-Hour Technique: Bead Stitching Beaded Bangle Bracelet with Hook & Eye Clasp Instructor: Dale Cougar Armstrong Skill Level: All Levels Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $200.00 Time: 9-4 Type: 7-Hour Technique: Wire Wrap Exploring Polymer Clay Instructor: Meredith Arnold Skill Level: Beginner Seats Remaining: yes Class Fee: (includes kit): $160.00 Time: 9-4 Type: 7-Hour Technique: Clay Deep Drawn Beads Instructor: Jack Berry Skill Level: All Levels Other sections: 1409 Seats Remaining: 0 Class Fee: (includes kit): $165.00 Time: 9-4 Type: 7-Hour Technique: Metalsmithing