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Bead Fest Wire Classes

Bead Fest Wire 2009 Classes by Technique:
Bead Stitching | Bead Stringing | Chain Maille | Metalsmithing | Wire and Beads | Wire and Clay | Wire and Metal | Wire Weaving | Wire Wrap

Bead Stitching

Crystal Zigzag Earrings
Class Number: 1116
Instructor: Leslie Rogalski
Skill Level: All Levels
Seats Remaining: This class is closed or cancelled.
Class Fee (includes kit) $100.00

Date: Friday, May. 1, 2009
Time: 9-12
Type: 3-Hour

Technique: Bead Stitching

Modern Vintage II
Class Number: 1322
Instructor: Kristal Wick
Skill Level: All Levels
Seats Remaining: This class is closed or cancelled.
Class Fee (includes kit) $128.00

Date: Friday, May. 1, 2009
Time: 5-8
Type: 3-Hour

Technique: Bead Stitching

Shhh Sassy Silky Secrets!
Class Number: 2322
Instructor: Kristal Wick
Skill Level: All Levels
Seats Remaining: This class is closed or cancelled.
Class Fee (includes kit) $100.00

Date: Saturday, May. 2, 2009
Time: 5-8
Type: 3-Hour

Technique: Bead Stitching

Cosmic Deco
Class Number: 2401
Instructor: Laura Andrews
Skill Level: Intermediate
Seats Remaining: yes
Class Fee (includes kit) $210.00

Date: Saturday, May. 2, 2009
Time: 9-4
Type: 7-Hour

Technique: Bead Stitching


Chain Maille

Byzantine Segment Lampwork Bracelet
Class Number: 1107
Instructor: Debra Danyi
Skill Level: All Levels
Seats Remaining: yes
Class Fee (includes kit) $140.00

Date: Friday, May. 1, 2009
Time: 9-12
Type: 3-Hour

Technique: Chain Maille

Open Roundmaille with Crystals Bracelet
Class Number: 1215
Instructor: Sue Ripsch
Skill Level: All Levels
Seats Remaining: yes
Class Fee (includes kit) $120.00

Date: Friday, May. 1, 2009
Time: 1-4
Type: 3-Hour

Technique: Chain Maille

Glass Ring Byzantine
Class Number: 1308
Instructor: Stephanie Everett
Skill Level: All Levels
Seats Remaining: yes
Class Fee (includes kit) $125.00

Date: Friday, May. 1, 2009
Time: 5-8
Type: 3-Hour

Technique: Chain Maille

Staggered Corduroy with Japanese Overlay
Class Number: 1315
Instructor: Sue Ripsch
Skill Level: All Levels
Seats Remaining: 2
Class Fee (includes kit) $125.00

Date: Friday, May. 1, 2009
Time: 5-8
Type: 3-Hour

Technique: Chain Maille

Byzantine Circle Bracelet and Earrings
Class Number: 2207
Instructor: Debra Danyi
Skill Level: All Levels
Seats Remaining: 3
Class Fee (includes kit) $135.00

Date: Saturday, May. 2, 2009
Time: 1-4
Type: 3-Hour

Technique: Chain Maille

Wedding Knots and Drops
Class Number: 2304
Instructor: Linda Best Shaen
Skill Level: All Levels
Seats Remaining: yes
Class Fee (includes kit) $125.00

Date: Saturday, May. 2, 2009
Time: 5-8
Type: 3-Hour

Technique: Chain Maille

Japanese 18-in-1 Chain Maille Bracelet
Class Number: 2310
Instructor: John Fetvedt
Skill Level: Beginner
Seats Remaining: yes
Class Fee (includes kit) $204.00

Date: Saturday, May. 2, 2009
Time: 5-8
Type: 3-Hour

Technique: Chain Maille

Turtle Bracelet
Class Number: 2315
Instructor: Sue Ripsch
Skill Level: All Levels
Seats Remaining: yes
Class Fee (includes kit) $125.00

Date: Saturday, May. 2, 2009
Time: 5-8
Type: 3-Hour

Technique: Chain Maille

Celtic Visions (Zigzag Variant) Chain Bracelet
Class Number: 3110
Instructor: John Fetvedt
Skill Level: Intermediate
Seats Remaining: yes
Class Fee (includes kit) $194.00

Date: Sunday, May. 3, 2009
Time: 9-12
Type: 3-Hour

Technique: Chain Maille

Tapered Half Byzantine Hoop Earrings
Class Number: 3210
Instructor: John Fetvedt
Skill Level: Intermediate
Seats Remaining: 2
Class Fee (includes kit) $95.00

Date: Sunday, May. 3, 2009
Time: 1-4
Type: 3-Hour

Technique: Chain Maille

Sparkle Plenty
Class Number: 3405
Instructor: Pam Brown
Skill Level: Beginner
Seats Remaining: yes
Class Fee (includes kit) $244.00

Date: Sunday, May. 3, 2009
Time: 9-4
Type: 7-Hour

Technique: Chain Maille


Metalsmithing

20 Minute Spiral Ring
Class Number: 1106
Instructor: Lisa Claxton
Skill Level: Beginner
Seats Remaining: yes
Class Fee (includes kit) $130.00

Date: Friday, May. 1, 2009
Time: 9-12
Type: 3-Hour

Technique: Metalsmithing

20 Minute Spiral Ring
Class Number: 1306
Instructor: Lisa Claxton
Skill Level: Beginner
Seats Remaining: 0
Class Fee (includes kit) $130.00

Date: Friday, May. 1, 2009
Time: 5-8
Type: 3-Hour

Technique: Metalsmithing

A Little Bit Whompy
Class Number: 1418
Instructor: Kim St. Jean
Skill Level: Beginner
Seats Remaining: yes
Class Fee (includes kit) $195.00

Date: Friday, May. 1, 2009
Time: 9-4
Type: 7-Hour

Technique: Metalsmithing

Rivets: Cold Connections
Class Number: 1419
Instructor: Tracy Stanley
Skill Level: All Levels
Seats Remaining: 0
Class Fee (includes kit) $180.00

Date: Friday, May. 1, 2009
Time: 9-4
Type: 7-Hour

Technique: Metalsmithing

Fusing ~ The Basics
Class Number: 1503
Instructor: Janice Berkebile
Skill Level: All Levels
Seats Remaining: yes
Class Fee (includes kit) $220.00

Date: Friday, May. 1, 2009
Time: 9-4
Type: 7-Hour

Technique: Metalsmithing

Riveted Pendant
Class Number: 2219
Instructor: Tracy Stanley
Skill Level: All Levels
Seats Remaining: 0
Class Fee (includes kit) $125.00

Date: Saturday, May. 2, 2009
Time: 1-4
Type: 3-Hour

Technique: Metalsmithing

Fusing ~ The Dewdrop Pendant
Class Number: 2303
Instructor: Janice Berkebile
Skill Level: Intermediate
Seats Remaining: yes
Class Fee (includes kit) $115.00

Date: Saturday, May. 2, 2009
Time: 5-8
Type: 3-Hour

Technique: Metalsmithing

Riveted Pendant
Class Number: 2319
Instructor: Tracy Stanley
Skill Level: All Levels
Seats Remaining: yes
Class Fee (includes kit) $125.00

Date: Saturday, May. 2, 2009
Time: 5-8
Type: 3-Hour

Technique: Metalsmithing

Audacious Bangles and Cuffs
Class Number: 2320
Instructor: Cheryl Strait
Skill Level: Beginner
Seats Remaining: yes
Class Fee (includes kit) $125.00

Date: Saturday, May. 2, 2009
Time: 5-8
Type: 3-Hour

Technique: Metalsmithing

Fusing ~ The Basics
Class Number: 2403
Instructor: Janice Berkebile
Skill Level: All Levels
Seats Remaining: 0
Class Fee (includes kit) $220.00

Date: Saturday, May. 2, 2009
Time: 9-4
Type: 7-Hour

Technique: Metalsmithing

Found Object Jewelry 102 - Etching Soldering and Beyond
Class Number: 2420
Instructor: Cheryl Strait
Skill Level: Beginner
Seats Remaining: yes
Class Fee (includes kit) $175.00

Date: Saturday, May. 2, 2009
Time: 9-4
Type: 7-Hour

Technique: Metalsmithing

Goldsmithing - Forged Rings
Class Number: 2421
Instructor: Michael David Sturlin
Skill Level: All Levels
Seats Remaining: yes
Class Fee (includes kit) $250.00

Date: Saturday, May. 2, 2009
Time: 9-4
Type: 7-Hour

Technique: Metalsmithing

Time To Say It
Class Number: 3418
Instructor: Kim St. Jean
Skill Level: Beginner
Seats Remaining: 0
Class Fee (includes kit) $190.00

Date: Sunday, May. 3, 2009
Time: 9-4
Type: 7-Hour

Technique: Metalsmithing

Found Object Jewelry 103 (Links Bracelet Workshop)
Class Number: 3420
Instructor: Cheryl Strait
Skill Level: Intermediate
Seats Remaining: yes
Class Fee (includes kit) $190.00

Date: Sunday, May. 3, 2009
Time: 9-4
Type: 7-Hour

Technique: Metalsmithing

Goldsmithing - Quick Clasps & Findings
Class Number: 3421
Instructor: Michael David Sturlin
Skill Level: Intermediate
Seats Remaining: yes
Class Fee (includes kit) $250.00

Date: Sunday, May. 3, 2009
Time: 9-4
Type: 7-Hour

Technique: Metalsmithing

They Won't Believe You Made It Ring
Class Number: 3424
Instructor: Noël Yovovich
Skill Level: All Levels
Seats Remaining: 0
Class Fee (includes kit) $210.00

Date: Sunday, May. 3, 2009
Time: 9-4
Type: 7-Hour

Technique: Metalsmithing

20 Minute Spiral Ring
Class Number: 3506
Instructor: Lisa Claxton
Skill Level: All Levels
Seats Remaining: yes
Class Fee (includes kit) $130.00

Date: Sunday, May. 3, 2009
Time: 1-4
Type: 3-Hour

Technique: Metalsmithing


Wire and Beads

Paisley Link Wire Bracelet
Class Number: 1114
Instructor: Denise Peck
Skill Level: Beginner
Seats Remaining: This class is closed or cancelled.
Class Fee (includes kit) $105.00

Date: Friday, May. 1, 2009
Time: 9-12
Type: 3-Hour

Technique: Wire and Beads

Aunt Annie
Class Number: 1304
Instructor: Linda Best Shaen
Skill Level: All Levels
Seats Remaining: yes
Class Fee (includes kit) $135.00

Date: Friday, May. 1, 2009
Time: 5-8
Type: 3-Hour

Technique: Wire and Beads

Coiled Hoop Earrings
Class Number: 1317
Instructor: Donna P. Ryan-Kocun
Skill Level: All Levels
Seats Remaining: This class is closed or cancelled.
Class Fee (includes kit) $130.00

Date: Friday, May. 1, 2009
Time: 5-8
Type: 3-Hour

Technique: Wire and Beads

Sterling Wire Wrapped Pendant with LWB
Class Number: 1325
Instructor: Sally Stevens
Skill Level: Intermediate
Seats Remaining: 3
Class Fee (includes kit) $180.00

Date: Friday, May. 1, 2009
Time: 5-8
Type: 3-Hour

Technique: Wire and Beads

Ear Adornments
Class Number: 1411
Instructor: Connie Fox
Skill Level: Intermediate
Seats Remaining: 0
Class Fee $145.00

Date: Friday, May. 1, 2009
Time: 9-4
Type: 7-Hour

Technique: Wire and Beads

Bead-Filled Bangle
Class Number: 2224
Instructor: Noël Yovovich
Skill Level: All Levels
Seats Remaining: yes
Class Fee (includes kit) $140.00

Date: Saturday, May. 2, 2009
Time: 1-4
Type: 3-Hour

Technique: Wire and Beads

Leaf Drop Earrings
Class Number: 2306
Instructor: Lisa Claxton
Skill Level: Intermediate
Seats Remaining: yes
Class Fee (includes kit) $115.00

Date: Saturday, May. 2, 2009
Time: 5-8
Type: 3-Hour

Technique: Wire and Beads

Heavy Metal
Class Number: 2405
Instructor: Pam Brown
Skill Level: Beginner
Seats Remaining: yes
Class Fee (includes kit) $195.00

Date: Saturday, May. 2, 2009
Time: 9-4
Type: 7-Hour

Technique: Wire and Beads

Wired Windows
Class Number: 3401
Instructor: Laura Andrews
Skill Level: Intermediate
Seats Remaining: yes
Class Fee (includes kit) $175.00

Date: Sunday, May. 3, 2009
Time: 9-4
Type: 7-Hour

Technique: Wire and Beads

Lingering Garden
Class Number: 3403
Instructor: Janice Berkebile
Skill Level: Intermediate
Seats Remaining: yes
Class Fee (includes kit) $200.00

Date: Sunday, May. 3, 2009
Time: 9-4
Type: 7-Hour

Technique: Wire and Beads

Just Want to Have Fun
Class Number: 3417
Instructor: Donna P. Ryan-Kocun
Skill Level: All Levels
Seats Remaining: This class is closed or cancelled.
Class Fee (includes kit) $210.00

Date: Sunday, May. 3, 2009
Time: 9-4
Type: 7-Hour

Technique: Wire and Beads


Wire and Clay

Beaded Metal Clay Pendant
Class Number: 2409
Instructor: Tamara Farion
Skill Level: All Levels
Seats Remaining: yes
Class Fee (includes kit) $243.00

Date: Saturday, May. 2, 2009
Time: 9-4
Type: 7-Hour

Technique: Wire and Clay

Kumihimo
Class Number: 3409
Instructor: Tamara Farion
Skill Level: Intermediate
Seats Remaining: yes
Class Fee (includes kit) $290.00

Date: Sunday, May. 3, 2009
Time: 9-4
Type: 7-Hour

Technique: Wire and Clay


Wire and Metal

Bodacious Copper Bangles
Class Number: 1318
Instructor: Kim St. Jean
Skill Level: Beginner
Seats Remaining: yes
Class Fee (includes kit) $100.00

Date: Friday, May. 1, 2009
Time: 5-8
Type: 3-Hour

Technique: Wire and Metal

Riveted Amulets
Class Number: 1403
Instructor: Janice Berkebile
Skill Level: All Levels
Seats Remaining: This class is closed or cancelled.
Class Fee (includes kit) $200.00

Date: Friday, May. 1, 2009
Time: 9-4
Type: 7-Hour

Technique: Wire and Metal

Bodacious Copper Bangles
Class Number: 2318
Instructor: Kim St. Jean
Skill Level: Beginner
Seats Remaining: 0
Class Fee (includes kit) $100.00

Date: Saturday, May. 2, 2009
Time: 5-8
Type: 3-Hour

Technique: Wire and Metal

Flowing Hammered Wire Bracelet
Class Number: 2324
Instructor: Noël Yovovich
Skill Level: All Levels
Seats Remaining: yes
Class Fee (includes kit) $138.00

Date: Saturday, May. 2, 2009
Time: 5-8
Type: 3-Hour

Technique: Wire and Metal

Cold Connections for Red Hot Mamas (and Papas too)
Class Number: 2411
Instructor: Connie Fox
Skill Level: Intermediate
Seats Remaining: 0
Class Fee $145.00

Date: Saturday, May. 2, 2009
Time: 9-4
Type: 7-Hour

Technique: Wire and Metal

Steam Punk Dangle Bracelet
Class Number: 2418
Instructor: Kim St. Jean
Skill Level: Beginner
Seats Remaining: 3
Class Fee (includes kit) $200.00

Date: Saturday, May. 2, 2009
Time: 9-4
Type: 7-Hour

Technique: Wire and Metal

The Eclipse Chain
Class Number: 3106
Instructor: Lisa Claxton
Skill Level: Intermediate
Seats Remaining: 0
Class Fee (includes kit) $120.00

Date: Sunday, May. 3, 2009
Time: 9-12
Type: 3-Hour

Technique: Wire and Metal

The Hug Ring
Class Number: 3206
Instructor: Lisa Claxton
Skill Level: Intermediate
Seats Remaining: This class is closed or cancelled.
Class Fee (includes kit) $115.00

Date: Sunday, May. 3, 2009
Time: 1-4
Type: 3-Hour

Technique: Wire and Metal

Cold Connections for Red Hot Mamas (and Papas too)
Class Number: 3411
Instructor: Connie Fox
Skill Level: Intermediate
Seats Remaining: 0
Class Fee $145.00

Date: Sunday, May. 3, 2009
Time: 9-4
Type: 7-Hour

Technique: Wire and Metal

Simply Charming
Class Number: 3419
Instructor: Tracy Stanley
Skill Level: All Levels
Seats Remaining: yes
Class Fee (includes kit) $185.00

Date: Sunday, May. 3, 2009
Time: 9-4
Type: 7-Hour

Technique: Wire and Metal


Wire Weaving

Asymmetric Woven Wire Ring
Class Number: 1208
Instructor: Stephanie Everett
Skill Level: All Levels
Seats Remaining: yes
Class Fee (includes kit) $100.00

Date: Friday, May. 1, 2009
Time: 1-4
Type: 3-Hour

Technique: Wire Weaving

Viking Knit
Class Number: 2114
Instructor: Denise Peck
Skill Level: All Levels
Seats Remaining: 0
Class Fee (includes kit) $120.00

Date: Saturday, May. 2, 2009
Time: 9-12
Type: 3-Hour

Technique: Wire Weaving

Two-Tone Woven Wire Bangle
Class Number: 2308
Instructor: Stephanie Everett
Skill Level: All Levels
Seats Remaining: yes
Class Fee (includes kit) $105.00

Date: Saturday, May. 2, 2009
Time: 5-8
Type: 3-Hour

Technique: Wire Weaving

Three Wire Wrapped Earrings
Class Number: 2413
Instructor: Debora Mauser
Skill Level: Intermediate
Seats Remaining: yes
Class Fee (includes kit) $195.00

Date: Saturday, May. 2, 2009
Time: 9-4
Type: 7-Hour

Technique: Wire Weaving

Woven Checkerboard Bracelet
Class Number: 2423
Instructor: Debbie Williams
Skill Level: Intermediate
Seats Remaining: 0
Class Fee (includes kit) $155.00

Date: Saturday, May. 2, 2009
Time: 9-4
Type: 7-Hour

Technique: Wire Weaving

Dramatic Wire Wrapped Cuff
Class Number: 3413
Instructor: Debora Mauser
Skill Level: Advanced
Seats Remaining: This class is closed or cancelled.
Class Fee (includes kit) $215.00

Date: Sunday, May. 3, 2009
Time: 9-4
Type: 7-Hour

Technique: Wire Weaving


Wire Wrap

Pattern Wire Bracelet
Class Number: 1123
Instructor: Debbie Williams
Skill Level: Beginner
Seats Remaining: 0
Class Fee (includes kit) $135.00

Date: Friday, May. 1, 2009
Time: 9-12
Type: 3-Hour

Technique: Wire Wrap

Wire Doodle Bracelet
Class Number: 1207
Instructor: Debra Danyi
Skill Level: All Levels
Seats Remaining: 5
Class Fee (includes kit) $90.00

Date: Friday, May. 1, 2009
Time: 1-4
Type: 3-Hour

Technique: Wire Wrap

Swarovski Bangle Bracelet
Class Number: 1223
Instructor: Debbie Williams
Skill Level: Beginner
Seats Remaining: 2
Class Fee (includes kit) $130.00

Date: Friday, May. 1, 2009
Time: 1-4
Type: 3-Hour

Technique: Wire Wrap

Trio of Love
Class Number: 1313
Instructor: Debora Mauser
Skill Level: All Levels
Seats Remaining: yes
Class Fee (includes kit) $135.00

Date: Friday, May. 1, 2009
Time: 5-8
Type: 3-Hour

Technique: Wire Wrap

Intro to Resins
Class Number: 1319
Instructor: Tracy Stanley
Skill Level: All Levels
Seats Remaining: yes
Class Fee (includes kit) $115.00

Date: Friday, May. 1, 2009
Time: 5-8
Type: 3-Hour

Technique: Wire Wrap

Classic Rings Redefined
Class Number: 1421
Instructor: Michael David Sturlin
Skill Level: All Levels
Seats Remaining: yes
Class Fee (includes kit) $250.00

Date: Friday, May. 1, 2009
Time: 9-4
Type: 7-Hour

Technique: Wire Wrap

Scrollwork Bangle
Class Number: 2107
Instructor: Debra Danyi
Skill Level: All Levels
Seats Remaining: yes
Class Fee (includes kit) $90.00

Date: Saturday, May. 2, 2009
Time: 9-12
Type: 3-Hour

Technique: Wire Wrap

Intro to Resins
Class Number: 2119
Instructor: Tracy Stanley
Skill Level: All Levels
Seats Remaining: 1
Class Fee (includes kit) $115.00

Date: Saturday, May. 2, 2009
Time: 9-12
Type: 3-Hour

Technique: Wire Wrap

Omega Bail Pendant
Class Number: 2312
Instructor: Char Jorgensen
Skill Level: Beginner
Seats Remaining: 0
Class Fee (includes kit) $95.00

Date: Saturday, May. 2, 2009
Time: 5-8
Type: 3-Hour

Technique: Wire Wrap

Colorful Egyptian Spiral Bracelet
Class Number: 2317
Instructor: Donna P. Ryan-Kocun
Skill Level: All Levels
Seats Remaining: This class is closed or cancelled.
Class Fee (includes kit) $115.00

Date: Saturday, May. 2, 2009
Time: 5-8
Type: 3-Hour

Technique: Wire Wrap

Scrollwork Bangle
Class Number: 3107
Instructor: Debra Danyi
Skill Level: All Levels
Seats Remaining: yes
Class Fee (includes kit) $90.00

Date: Sunday, May. 3, 2009
Time: 9-12
Type: 3-Hour

Technique: Wire Wrap

Techniques for Sidewinder Pendant
Class Number: 3112
Instructor: Char Jorgensen
Skill Level: Beginner
Seats Remaining: yes
Class Fee (includes kit) $95.00

Date: Sunday, May. 3, 2009
Time: 9-12
Type: 3-Hour

Technique: Wire Wrap

Serpentine Bracelet
Class Number: 3207
Instructor: Debra Danyi
Skill Level: All Levels
Seats Remaining: yes
Class Fee (includes kit) $100.00

Date: Sunday, May. 3, 2009
Time: 1-4
Type: 3-Hour

Technique: Wire Wrap

Techniques for the Traditional Pendant
Class Number: 3212
Instructor: Char Jorgensen
Skill Level: Beginner
Seats Remaining: 0
Class Fee (includes kit) $95.00

Date: Sunday, May. 3, 2009
Time: 1-4
Type: 3-Hour

Technique: Wire Wrap

Designer Component Combinations
Class Number: 4402
Instructor: Dale Cougar Armstrong
Skill Level: Advanced
Seats Remaining: yes
Class Fee (includes kit) $340.00

Date: Friday & Saturday, May. 1, 2009
Time: 9-4
Type: 2-Days

Technique: Wire Wrap