 Geometric Links
Exploring the use of unique and surprising jigs will get your creative juices going. These jigs will be used to form wire into stylish links of gleaming chain. Add crystals to the links for an exciting sparkle.
Kazuri Karma
Whip up gleaming chain to feautre crystals and gorgeous Kazuir beads. The creation of Kazuri beads provides employment opportunities for economically disadvantaged memebers of Kenyan society. Learn to shape and  forge wire while protecting precious beads.
 Tilt-a-Pearl
Crystal pearls dropped into exciting pools of crystals and seed beads float around your wrist. Create a new type of beaded toggle to finish this piece with artistic elegance.
Westminster Bracelet
Inspired by the amazing architecture of Westminster Abbey this piece has a gothic texture. A fast version of square stitch is used to set Swarovski crystals into a reversible beaded bead bracelet. The toggle clasp is fashioned from an open beaded bead.
 Wire Weave Rings
Using a surprising jig, students will learn to weave their own 2, 3 and 4 hole spacer bars of wire. These spacer bars will then be fashioned with Swarovski crystals into 2 styles of stunning rings.
Upcycling
Material that would at best be recycled, can be used to create beautiful wearable art. Not only that but we can inexpensively explore design to later apply to more precious metals. Techniques to deconstruct these materials and use them to create high fashion jewelry will be joyfully shared in this class.
Net on Net
Explore color blending, tubular netting and horizontal netting with this exciting piece, a bracelet with the gleam and sophistication of fine jewelry.
Variations on a Theme
Color blending and tubular netting techniques will be shared while creating an original sinuous necklace. Learn good crimping techniques and elegant finishing methods.
Cosmic Deco
Reminiscent of the Aztecs and Art Deco, crystals are surrounded with a stunning design of colorful cylinder and seed beads. This necklace is an exploration of creating settings for crystals including the new cosmic shape. Also featured is a new, totally adjustable, and very secure clasp method.
 Pearl Gate
Inspired by the ancient architecture of Japan this piece weaves an eye-catching net of Swarovski crystals, pearls, and wire. Using a surprising jig, students will learn to make their own spacer bars of wire which are then wired together as earrings or a pendant.
 Crystal Windows
Are you looking to take your skill with peyote stitch to the next level? These fun little beaded beads will do it, as they create a beautiful setting for a Swarovski crystal. These light catching little beaded beads make beautiful bracelets, earrings, pendants, key chains, cell phone charms...
Crystal Windows Chapter 2
Create beaded beads as beautiful settings for crystals. Learn a fast version of square stitch for one type of beaded bead and a very easy version of right angle weave for the second type of beaded bead. These little beaded beauties work up amazingly quickly.
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