Pasadena Bead and Design Show

Workshop List

Celebration with Wine Saturday & “Power of Adornment –How to Develop Your Own Style with Artwear”
Cost: $35. Date & Time: July 31st, 2010, from 6:30 – 8:30 PM. Wish you could develop your style so it would be easy to get dressed and look great everyday and know what to wear and what to buy? Then come to “The Power of Adornment” workshop and learn from a panel of experts and be guided by them to try on a variety of artistically visual artwear clothing and jewelry to find the styles that enhance your own beauty. Pasadena Bead and Design Show’s Celebration with Wine Saturday & The Power of Adornment, is presented by renowned designer Suzi Click, who will moderate a fashion show and panel discussion, and will lead an audience make-over with art clothing and jewelry creations of leading art wear designers.

The power of adornment is in the devotion to artful things, things created by hand, with original design and focus –antique beads, hand-woven textiles, colors, textures, patterns, and motifs, which personalize one’s style and create a field of visual energy that illustrates that your life is different from others.

Our panel of designers will discuss how to assemble these and create a visual energy consistent with your style: 1) Learn to identify your own style 2) Discover where to shop for extraordinary clothing and accessories 3) Use accessories to create layers of color and texture for either a casual or dressy transformation 4) Apply these lessons and coordinate your clothing with your style to create a field of visual energy.

Panel moderator Suzi Click advocates Frida Kahlo’s dress theories and designs her own line of colorful ethnic bohemian clothing. Panel members include Barbara Flood, actress, former model and muse to influential 60’s and 70’s designer Rudi Gernreich, stylist to film and television personalities, with a collection of artwear and vintage fashion; along and other inspirational women.

These designers will have their finest pieces on display and after the panel discussion attendees may get a “makeover” with chosen jewelry and clothing pieces. Enjoy wine and hors d’oeuvres while mingling with the artists prior to the panel and shop from the artist’s collection of favorite pieces.

With your own style you are never in or out but timeless. You can wear things for years, not just a season or two so it is good for your budget and the environment. Adorning yourself brings joy to you and those who see you. Come learn The Power of Adornment and How to Develop Your Own Style.

Celebration with Wine Saturday “The Power of Adornment”, July 31, 2010, from 6:30pm – 8:30pm. A $35 admission price to CWS includes admission to the show for all 4 days. As well as a 10% discount on specially selected clothing and jewelry and a chance to win one of several prizes. Wine, coffee, soft drinks, and hors d’oeuvres will be served. Space is limited. To pre-register email beadanddesign@msn.com or call 530-274-2222.

3-D Silver Pendant with 24k Gold Keum-Boo
Instructor: Stan Rosier, Art Clay Senior Instructor, www.artclayworld.com. Skill Level: Intermediate – must have metal clay experience, previous classes preferred. Date & Time: Thursday, July 29, 2010 from 9am to 12pm. Workshop Fee: $115, all tools and materials provided. In this intermediate class, students will learn how to construct a three-dimensional pendant incorporating textures and unique design elements. We will explore the ancient Korean method of Keum-boo, the application of 24K gold, for highlights and additional elegance. Students truly design this pendant start to finish, choosing the shape, support style, and front/back textures. For a truly personalized pendant, add your name to the silver and design it to be reversible! For questions and to register, please email Katie@artclayworld.com or call (toll-free) 866-381-0100 or 708-857-8800.

Intro to PMC – Make a Fine Silver Pendant
Instructor: Delia Traister is an accomplished metal clay artisan, certified through Rio Grande and Level II through PMCC. Delia has been in the gem and jewelry business since 1994 and is a member of the PMC Guild and New Metal Artists of L.A. Send an email phoenixrizing@pfxnet.com or visit the web site for more info: www.phxrizing.com. Skill Level: All, Date & Time: Thursday, July 29, 2010 11a – 2p. Workshop Fee: $65 – all materials included. You will learn to produce a pendant from silver clay. This material is fine silver particles combined with an organic binder that when burned away leaves the maker with 99.9% silver. You will learn some texturing techniques, how to embed/place/set a stone if you wish, and even how to achieve a smooth finish prior to firing. You will walk away with a new pendant! You will also receive an instruction sheet to take home so you can do this on your own. To register for this class email Delia at phoenixdesigns@pfxnet.com or visit the web site for more information www.designbyphoenix.com.

Etruscan Ring Bling!
Instructor: Kat Clark, owner of Kat’s Designs: http://www.katdesignsusa.com. Skill Level: All Skill levels. Date & Time: Thursday, July 29, 2010 from 1pm to 3:30pm. Workshop Fee: $50, all materials provided. Want to ornament your fingers with scrumptious, eye candy? Kat will show you how to work wire into a fabulous adjustable ring with a great Swarovski focal crystal bead, pearls, glass & seed beads. Since it’s adjustable, you can wear it on any day or make it for a gift. Make it funky, chunky or sparkly. It’s whatever you want. For questions and to register, please email kat@KatDesignsUSA.com or call 949 422-8994.

Fine Silver Toggles and Clasps
Instructor: Pat Evans, Art Clay Senior Instructor, www.artclayworld.com. Skill Level: All Levels. Date & Time: Thursday, July 29, 2010 from 1pm to 4pm. Workshop Fee: $95, all tools and materials provided. In this fun and practical workshop, you’ll learn to create one-of-a-kind fine silver toggle closures from Art Clay Silver even if you’ve never worked with silver metal clay before. Now you can make your own decorative clasps to add a unique finishing touch to your handmade necklaces or bracelets. Learn to texture, shape, fire, and patina the clay. You’ll also learn the secrets of making toggles that work smoothly and securely, not to mention that they feel comfortable and balanced. For questions and to register, please email Katie@artclayworld.com or call (toll-free) 866-381-0100 or 708-857-8800.

Steampunk Heart Pendant Free Class by Christi Friesen
Open to all skill levels Date & Time: Thursday, July 29, 2:30pm – 3:00pm. Free Class, all tools and materials provided. What’s steampunk anyway? Steampunk is a look – a Victorian-era mad scientist-adventurer kind-of look, with a bit of fantasy around the edges. It’s all clockwork gears with brassy bits, and is a very popular look right now. Join Christi for this free “make & take” mini-class and see how you like playing with steampunk polymer clay! All skill levels are welcome including beginners, and all materials and tools will be provided. First come, first seated – no reservations allowed for this one! just show up!

Make Your Jewelry Stand Out
Lilian Chen: A Bead and Wire artist from California. An official member of CREATE YOUR STYLE with CRYSTALLIZED TM- Swarovski Elements Ambassador team in United States; A frequent contributor to several Beading Magazines; finalist in Bead Dream Design contest in 2008; semi-Finalist in Create Your Style Design contest with two pieces in 2008; and an instructor who offers on-line classes at www.craftEdu.com, CREATE YOUR STYLE show in Tucson, and the Bead and Design show in California. Lilian will offer her Contemporary style wire workshop on Crystal Chix Cruise Nev. 2010; one week Introduce Contemporary style wire making in Tuscany Italy Oct. 2010, and has been chosen as one of the Ambassador team to teach for CREATE YOUR STYLE Cruise 2011. Skill: Internet source; Design inspires; Promote source; all about how to make your jewelry stand out. Must have basic Computer knowledge. Date and Time: July 29, 2010, Thursday 4:00pm-6:00pm, Workshop fee: $35.00. Lilian will talk about the theory of how to make your jewelry stand out and compete with others which including how to use the Internet source to search technique skill, resource the design information, and how inspire from others to build your own style, how to promote your design, then to sale your design. See the Youtube video here. Click here for more info. To register please email beadanddesign@msn.com or call 530-274-2222.

Pearl In The Window
Instructor: Ann Rosier, Art Clay Senior Instructor, www.artclayworld.com. Skill Level: Intermediate – must have metal clay experience, previous classes preferred. Date & Time: Thursday, July 29, 2010 from 5pm to 9pm. Workshop Fee: $120, all tools and materials provided. This articulating pendant is made of fine silver with an overhanging piece of pure copper. Students will learn how to form, texture, fire and clean the copper, unique now as a new, torch-fireable metal clay! For a touch of elegance, you will also be adding a natural pearl to your creation. Your shape and textures are limited only by your imagination! If time permits, we may be able to set small gemstones in our pieces, too. Simple wire working is required to finish the pendant - if you have never worked with wire before, you will learn in class. Also included are torch-firing demonstrations for silver and copper clays. Join us for four hours of mixed-media techniques and enter the limitless world of metal clays! For questions and to register, please email Katie@artclayworld.com or call (toll-free) 866-381-0100 or 708-857-8800.

African Helix Bracelet
Instructor: Donna Palmer, bead weaving extraordinaire and owner of Beads and Magic Wishes. Skill Level: All Levels. Date & Time: Thursday, July 29, 2010 from 6pm – 8:30pm. Learn an easy way to make a beautiful 3-D African Helix Bracelet. This is a great undulating stitch beaded on a stick with lots of great ways to embellish. Learn and Love it. The complete Kit is included with the class. Choices of color when you talk to Donna and reserve your seat. Everything you need is provided for the class. Complete cost of the class is $80.00. Check out Donna’s website for more examples and pictures; www.beadragon.co.cc. For more information and to register please email Donna at beadragon@aol.com.

Create Fantastic Image 3-D Brooches!
Instructor: Anne Engelhardt; has taught Paper Arts workshops and lectured throughout the U.S. She is a product development expert and designer working primarily in Asia and the U.S. For the past twenty years, Anne, has written numerous articles and instructions for the Craft Industry. Skill: All Levels. Date: Thursday, July 29, 2010: 6:15-7:15 p.m. Workshop Fee: $28.00 (all materials included) It's all about the image! Learn to use ephemera, images, paper and board to create lovely 3-D pieces that can be incorporated into larger pieces or used alone to make pendants, brooches or earrings. This is a nice, non-toxic alternative to resin with results that are durable and waterproof. We will create six pieces using materials and tools available in most homes and craft supply stores. To register please contact us at Anne@CraftFantastic.com or www.CraftFantastic.com.

Clay Play Day with Christi Friesen!
Instructor: Christi Friesen well known Polymer clay artist, teacher, and author featured in numerous magazines and juried exhibits. You can see her work at www.cforiginals.com. Free Class. Skill Level: All Levels. Ongoing all day Thursday, July 29. Hey! How can you pass up free playtime with award-winning artist Christi Friesen? You can't! So come to the Pasadena Bead & Design Show at the Pasadena Hilton on Thursday, July 29 and join in the fun. Christi will be guiding all comers on how to create a small lily pond, complete with lily pads, flowers and a tiny koi fish. The details are created with polymer clay and the "water" is added with resin. The final piece can be a small sculpture, a pendant or a brooch when finished. Christi has taught her signature style of polymer clay creations all over the world and is the author of eight how-to books and numerous magazine articles. She has been a featured artist in Ornament magazine, PolymerCafe magazine, and Belle Armoire Jewelry. Don't pass up the opportunity to participate! Christi's classes are seldom free and often sold out, this is a special event specifically for the Pasadena Bead & Design Show - one day only. No signups are being taken, just show up. All basic materials will be provided and additional goodies will be available to purchase. Come play, you know you want to! For more info about this class email christi@cforiginals.com.

Steampunk Mini-Class by Christi Friesen
Open to all skill levels Date & Time: Thursday, July 29. What’s steampunk anyway? Steampunk is a look – a Victorian-era mad scientist-adventurer kind-of look, with a bit of fantasy around the edges. It’s all clockwork gears with brassy bits, and is a very popular look right now. Join Christi for this free “make & take” mini-class and see how you like playing with steampunk polymer clay! All skill levels are welcome including beginners, and all materials and tools will be provided. First come, first seated – no reservations allowed for this one! just show up!

Byzantine Chainmaille Bracelet
Instructor: Lauren Andersen also known as The ChainMaille Lady™. Skill Level: All Levels, experience opening & closing jump rings helpful Date & Time: Friday, July 30, 2010 9am – 12 noon Class Size Limited To 7 Cost: $80 for sterling silver, or $60 for copper. All materials are included. Come learn the ancient art of chainmaille from The ChainMaille Lady. This weave is one of the basic chainmaille weaves. Once you have mastered this weave, you can make some stunning chainmaille. Learn to weave this gorgeous bracelet using an easy to follow step by step instructions. You will learn a bit of the basics and also how to use this weave to create lovely chainmaille jewelry. For more information and to sign up for the class go to www.TheChainMailleLady.com or contact Lauren at QJDesigns@yahoo.com or call (626) 255-4267.

Fine Silver Shadowbox Pendant
Instructor: Stan Rosier, Art Clay Senior Instructor, www.artclayworld.com. Skill Level: Intermediate – must have metal clay experience, previous classes preferred. Date & Time: Friday, July 30, 2010 from 9am to 1pm. Workshop Fee: $115, all tools and materials provided. In this intermediate 4-hour class, students will learn how to build a pure silver shadow box, constructing walls, mitering the corners to make them seamless, and utilizing cutouts from texture sheets or molds. All this can be done with the versatile medium of silver clay! After the box is completed and fired, we will explore ways to enhance the pendant with patinas. The sample shown uses cut outs to create an “Under-the-Sea” shadowbox, but nearly any theme is possible. Use your imagination to create your silver scene - what will you create today? For questions and to register, please email Katie@artclayworld.com or call (toll-free) 866-381-0100 or 708-857-8800.

Lilian’s Demo with free project making
Ambassador Lilian Chen will introduce CREATE-YOUR-STYLE with CRYSTALLIZEDTM – Swarovski Elements product with her Contemporary style wire design. All are welcome to join with Lilian to have fun project making, bring your own tools, limited 10 people for each time shift. Date and Time: July 30, 2010, Friday 10:00am-11:00am and 11:15am-12:15pm.

Make Your Mark....Market Your Jewelry and Designs
Instructor: Angela Lovesmith is the fashion jewelry designer/owner of Lovestone Designs. Lovestone Designs was featured in Nordstrom for approximately 10 years and carried in over 50 stores and catalogues from here to Hawaii. Many of her designs can be seen on soap operas and gracing the necks of actresses including Vanna White on Wheel of Fortune and singing sensation Brandi. Her designs were commissioned by Vivica A. Fox for her wedding party and featured in InStyle Magazine.

She was the proud owner of Lovestone Bead Store where she taught how to make your own jewelry as well as mentored new designers. The store carried very distinctive semi precious stones, with classic and unusual shapes, funky glass beads, sterling and pewter charms, beautiful fresh water pearls, exquisite glass pendants and hard to find Swarovski crystals and pendants. “I provided product that I would use as a designer for Nordstrom” Angela says. Angela Lovesmith is now a Life Coach for entrepreneurs. Coaching is an effective process to support individuals in creating something new for themselves. “I coach my clients by providing perspective and support for self-knowledge as they accomplish their business and personal goals”. Workshop Skill Level:     All Levels
Date & Time:                 Friday July 30 10am – 12pm and Saturday 11:30am – 1:30pm.
Workshop Fee: $75        All materials included. This workshop will help you realize your dreams as a designer trying to start a side business or a full time lucrative career. Learn how to organize your business and how to make your line store ready. You will learn how to get your designs in stores, magazines and on celebrities. Learn what the buyers are looking for and what mistakes you want to avoid. A listing of Wholesale Vendors will be available for purchase where Angela buys her product at true wholesale prices. A listing of Potential Stores will be available who carry jewelry designs. You will also learn how to finance your business successfully by speaking to a business accountant. Here is what past students have to say: “Angela has a wealth of knowledge. She has a way to pull out the creativity inside you. She helped me launch Nikki Rose and it is a huge success!” “She is very helpful with ways to position your creations for all to love and purchase.” “The information I received, I can use for a lifetime….”

You are encouraged to bring any finished jewelry designs, products, ideas or pictures with you to share at the workshop but it is not required. To register or for more information please contact Angela at alovesmith@socal.rr.com or call at 818.388.3625.

Intro to PMC – Make Fine Silver Earrings
Instructor: Delia Traister is an accomplished metal clay artisan, certified through Rio Grande and Level II through PMCC. Delia has been in the gem and jewelry business since 1994 and is a member of the PMC Guild and New Metal Artists of L.A. Send an email phoenixrizing@pfxnet.com or visit the web site for more info: www.phxrizing.com. Skill Level: All, Date & Time: Friday, July 30, 2010 10a – 1p. Workshop Fee: $65 – all materials included. You will learn to produce a pair of earrings from silver clay. This material is fine silver particles combined with an organic binder that when burned away leaves the maker with 99.9% silver. You will learn some texturing techniques, how to embed/place/set a stone if you wish, and even how to achieve a smooth finish prior to firing. You will walk away with a new pair of earrings complete with wires (no posts)! You will also receive an instruction sheet to take home so you can do this on your own. To register for this class email Delia at phoenixdesigns@pfxnet.com or visit the web site for more info: designbyphoenix.com

Beaded Safari through African Folklore Embroidery
Instructor: Leora Raikin; Author, Safari through African Folklore Embroidery, Guest on HGTV, UNcommon Threads television show, Artist, teacher , designer taught over 10,000 people the art of African Folklore Embroidery, exhibited and lectured at Skirball Cultural Museum, Calabasas Artist Alley, Calabasas Library and to embroidery, quilting and fiber art guilds across the country.Skill: For Children & Adults--All Levels. Date & Time: Friday, July 30, 2010 from 11am – 12pm. Workshop Fee: $20. Learn the stitches, embellishment and bead techniques to complete an African Folklore Embroidery design. You will also learn about Ndebele bead art and other art forms and cultural traditions of other African tribes. Explore wildlife through the creative fiber and bead art, African Folklore Embroidery Kit fee $28.00 includes everything needed, only need to bring a pair of scissors, kit includes, design, needle, African vaerigated threads and beads. To register email info@aflembroidery.com or call (818) 999-6094.

Not So Naughty Knots
Instructor: Diane Whiting is an award-winning designer, teacher and Swarovski Elements Ambassador who has been creating innovative jewelry and accessories for more than 9 years. She won 1st place in the 2006 Create Your Style with Swarovski Elements Designs contest, and placed in the 2005 finals and 2008 semi-finals. She was one of the first invited members of Swarovski’s Sparkling Community and is now a moderator of the group. Diane is also a member of the DMC Designer program, and has been published in Step-by-Step Beads and Bead Style magazines. As a trainer for 15 years in the hospitality and public transportation industries, she has developed a lively classroom style, emphasizing alternate techniques and using fun, oversized visual aides. Skill: all levels Date and Time: Friday, July 30, 2010, 1:00pm-4:00pm, Workshop fee: $50.00, includes all materials. Taming the naughty knot can be easy, once you find the most comfortable technique! Learn and practice 3 different ways of tying knots, using tweezers, an awl, or a bead knotting tool and your design possibilities will multiply. Participants will choose their own colors to make 4 knotted continuous Swarovski Elements necklaces on silk cord that can be mixed and matched using a twister clasp. This class is all about finding what works best for you. To register please email beadanddesign@msn.com or call 530-274-2222. For more information please contact Diane at dwhitingdesigns@cox.net.

Contemporary Style Wire Necklace
Lilian Chen: A Bead and Wire artist from California. An official member of CREATE YOUR STYLE with CRYSTALLIZED TM- Swarovski Elements Ambassador team in United States; A frequent contributor to several Beading Magazines; finalist in Bead Dream Design contest in 2008; semi-Finalist in Create Your Style Design contest with two pieces in 2008; and an instructor who offers on-line classes at www.craftEdu.com, CREATE YOUR STYLE show in Tucson, and the Bead and Design show in California. Lilian will offer her Contemporary style wire workshop on Crystal Chix Cruise Nev. 2010; one week Introduce Contemporary style wire making in Tuscany Italy Oct. 2010, and has been chosen as one of the Ambassador team to teach for CREATE YOUR STYLE Cruise 2011. Skill: must have basic wire knowledge. Date and time: July 30, 2010, Friday 1:00Pm-4:00Pm, Workshop fee: $100.00. Kits fee $30.00 (silver plate wire) Very challenging workshop -- will introduce Lilian’s great invention on 3D wire making technique. Students will learn to form the unique Geo shape with special designed chain connection, finish the whole necklace without using any findings or soldering. The new skill will form the wire shape to lay around your neck smoothly-- and the whole necklace will be one designed style, even the hook! See the Youtube video here. Click here for more info. To register please email beadanddesign@msn.com or call 530-274-2222.

"A Bewitching Good Time" Soldering and Beyond
Instuctor: Shari Replogle of Staffordshire Garden Designs is a designer, mixed media artist, and teacher, who is passionate about sharing her techniques for incorporating vintage elements into her art, and expressing yourself through creating "visual history" pieces of art- to- wear. Her artwork has been featured in many publications including Belle Armoire Jewelry, and Belle Armoire magazines. Skill level: All levels. Date & Time July 30, 2010, 2pm-5:30pm. Workshop Fee: $95.00 kits are included and tools provided. This class introduces all the basics to get started soldering your own charms, and then goes beyond that, showing you how to add your own special touches by attaching "vintage bling." And, we will be doing it with my most popular holiday for charms, "Halloween"! If you have been putting off learning to use the soldering iron, don't be "Spooked"! This fun workshop will take away all of the mystery, and answer the questions that have been "haunting' you. In this workshop you will learn different ways change old black and white photos to make them your own spooky, elegant, or primitive witches. Then learn my secret recipe for my "ancient aged mirror " charm backs. We will also go over ways to add a patina to your charms if desired. This technique based workshop is geared to get students comfortable with cutting glass, soldering, adding jump rings, and soldering or wire wrapping vintage attatchments. Each student will finish 1-3 charms, depending on how much you would like to add to them! For more information, and to register for this workshop go to www.staffordshiregarden.com ,or email Shari at contact@staffordshiregarden.com or call her at 859-801-6622.

Pure Silver Pendant with UV Resin Embellishment
Instructor: Pat Evans, Art Clay Senior Instructor, www.artclayworld.com. Skill Level: All Levels. Date & Time: Friday, July 30, 2010 from 2pm to 6pm. Workshop Fee: $105, all tools and materials provided. If you love color, you’ll love this pure silver frame with colorful UV-cure resin enhancing a silver design. Learn to texture, shape and finish silver clay, make simple shapes with Art Clay paper-type, and then discover the wonder of quick-curing UV resin for enhancing your design with a swirl of color. For questions and to register, please email Katie@artclayworld.com or call (toll-free) 866-381-0100 or 708-857-8800.

Petals Plucked, a Pendant in Fine Silver
Instructor: Kathy Jo Lorenz, Art Clay Instructor. artclayworld.com. Skill Level: All Levels. Date & Time: Friday, July 30, 2010 from 7pm to 9pm. Workshop Fee: $75, all tools and materials provided. Inspired by the petal-plucking, “He loves me, he loves me not…” you will leave this class wearing a beautiful, heirloom-quality pure silver pendant replicated from a real daisy stamen and petals, even if you have had no prior metals or jewelry-making experience. Techniques learned in this class include forming a mold using a two-part silicone compound, using that mold to replicate design into silver clay, creating and attaching a bail from “leftover clay”, assembling dry pieces prior to firing, and finishing/polishing the fired piece. For questions and to register, please email Katie@artclayworld.com or call (toll-free) 866-381-0100 or 708-857-8800.

Spine Of The Centipede Chainmaille Bracelet
Instructor: Lauren Andersen also known as The ChainMaille Lady™. Skill Level: All Levels, experience opening & closing jump rings helpful Date & Time: Saturday, July 31, 2010 9am – 12 noon, Class Size Limited To 7 Cost: $80 for sterling silver, or $60 for copper. Come learn the ancient art of chainmaille from The ChainMaille Lady. Learn to weave this gorgeous bracelet using an easy to follow step by step instructions. The weave is two “ropes” linked together. You will not believe just how easy it is to weave this bracelet. You will learn a bit of the basics and also how to use this weave to create lovely chainmaille jewelry. For more information and to sign up for the class go to www.TheChainMailleLady.com or contact Lauren at QJDesigns@yahoo.com or call (626) 255-4267.

Pure Silver Peek-a-Boo Pendant
Instructor: Ann Rosier, Art Clay Senior Instructor, www.artclayworld.com. Skill Level: Intermediate – must have metal clay experience, previous classes preferred. Date & Time: Saturday, July 31, 2010 from 9am to 1pm. Workshop Fee: $110, all tools and materials provided. In this intermediate four-hour class, students will learn how to construct a three-dimensional pendant utilizing textures. Let your imagination run wild as to the shape of the pendant, how you will support the top panel, and the color of gemstone to set into the bottom panel. We will explore the use of various textures, the many ways to set gemstones and cabochons, and how to make this pendant unique, trendy, and fun! For questions and to register, please email Katie@artclayworld.com or call (toll-free) 866-381-0100 or 708-857-8800.

"Journey from Paris Fabric Collage Journal"
Instuctor: Shari Replogle of Staffordshire Garden Designs is a designer, mixed media artist, and teacher, who is passionate about sharing her techniques for incorporating vintage elements into her art, and expressing yourself through creating "visual history" pieces of art- to- wear. Her artwork has been featured in many publications including Belle Armoire Jewelry, and Belle Armoire magazines. Skill level: All levels. Date & Time July 31, 2010, 9am-2:00pm. Workshop Fee: $125.00 kits are included and tools provided. A century ago, this journal was assembled on a much excited journey home from Paris. Was it by a soon to be bride? An aspiring dress designer? A young lady who was savoring all of the news of the latest Paris fashions? You will uncover your own inspired story in our exploration of this miniature journal pendant. In this workshop we will first explore different metal etching processes to create our journal covers. We will also be going over different patina processes to give our metal the wonderful the look of antiquity. We will do a simple bezel setting technique for one of our vintage elements, and some torch soldering. The inside of our journal will begin with diving into fabric collage , using vintage laces, ribbons found vintage elements, and creating and forming some new "old " elements as well. At the end of the workshop we will be able to share our revelations of the "history" of our journals and the different journeys and paths they have all taken. For more information, and to register for this workshop go to www.staffordshiregarden.com, or email Shari at contact@staffordshiregarden.com or call her at 859-801-6622.

Blooming Hawaii Necklace
Lilian Chen: A Bead and Wire artist from California. An official member of CREATE YOUR STYLE with CRYSTALLIZED TM- Swarovski Elements Ambassador team in United States; A frequent contributor to several Beading Magazines; finalist in Bead Dream Design contest in 2008; semi-Finalist in Create Your Style Design contest with two pieces in 2008; and an instructor who offers on-line classes at www.craftEdu.com, CREATE YOUR STYLE show in Tucson, and the Bead and Design show in California. Lilian will offer her Contemporary style wire workshop on Crystal Chix Cruise Nev. 2010; one week Introduce Contemporary style wire making in Tuscany Italy Oct. 2010, and has been chosen as one of the Ambassador team to teach for CREATE YOUR STYLE Cruise 2011. Skill: Basic Weave skill. Date and Time: July 31, 2010, Saturday 9:30am-12:30pm, Workshop fee: $80.00 Kit fee $150.00 Very interesting workshop for all levels will introduce Lilian’s new creation on weave technique – called “Dance with the Blooming”, to form the blooming in different spots as real blooming. It is really impressive as you watch the flowers “bloom” out of your hand. See the Youtube video here. Click here for more info. To register please email beadanddesign@msn.com or call 530-274-2222.

Beaded Beads made with Wine Corks—Free Demo
Instructor: Diane Whiting is an award-winning designer, teacher and Swarovski Elements Ambassador who has been creating innovative jewelry and accessories for over 9 years. Skill: all levels Date and Time: Saturday, July 31, 2010, 11:30am-12:15pm, Free Demo. All are welcome to join Diane to have fun while learning to make Beaded Beads from corks.

Crystal Ribbons Bracelet
Instructor: Diane Whiting is an award-winning designer, teacher and Swarovski Elements Ambassador who has been creating innovative jewelry and accessories for more than 9 years. She won 1st place in the 2006 Create Your Style with Swarovski Elements Designs contest, and placed in the 2005 finals and 2008 semi-finals. She was one of the first invited members of Swarovski’s Sparkling Community and is now a moderator of the group. Diane is also a member of the DMC Designer program, and has been published in Step-by-Step Beads and Bead Style magazines. As a trainer for 15 years in the hospitality and public transportation industries, she has developed a lively classroom style, emphasizing alternate techniques and using fun, oversized visual aides. Skill: all levels Date and Time: Saturday, July 31, 2010, 1:00pm-4:00pm, Workshop fee: $50.00, includes all materials. Turn Right Angle Weave on its side to make this sparkling and elegant bracelet in Swarovski Elements. Beginners and experienced beaders alike will be ready to wear this versatile bracelet out the door – and you will never want to take it off! Also learn techniques for coloring thread and how to embed the Silver or Vermeil clasp into the bracelet. To register please email beadanddesign@msn.com or call 530-274-2222. For more information please contact Diane at dwhitingdesigns@cox.net.

Sea Urchin Bracelet
Instructor: Cindy Pankopf, Art Clay Senior Instructor, www.artclayworld.com. Skill Level: Intermediate – must have metal clay experience, previous classes preferred. Date & Time: Saturday, July 31, 2010 from 2pm to 6pm. Workshop Fee: $130, all tools and materials provided. Create a fun and trendy bracelet while learning the basics of setting cubic zirconias into fine silver using syringe type clay. Also covered will be how to properly roll clay snakes without cracking or drying. The final step will be finishing the bracelet with sterling silver chain, clasp, and rings; crystals, and beads. Wire-wrapping skills are helpful, but not absolutely required. Come enjoy this multi-media and technique-rich course, and wear your new bracelet home to show off! For questions and to register, please email Katie@artclayworld.com or call (toll-free) 866-381-0100 or 708-857-8800.

Beaded Safari through African Folklore Embroidery
Instructor: Leora Raikin; Author, Safari through African Folklore Embroidery, Guest on HGTV, UNcommon Threads television show, Artist, teacher , designer taught over 10,000 people the art of African Folklore Embroidery, exhibited and lectured at Skirball Cultural Museum, Calabasas Artist Alley, Calabasas Library and to embroidery, quilting and fiber art guilds across the country.Skill: For Children & Adults--All Levels. Date & Time: Saturday, July 31, 2010 from 2:15pm – 5:15pm. Workshop Fee: $20. Learn the stitches, embellishment and bead techniques to complete an African Folklore Embroidery design. You will also learn about Ndebele bead art and other art forms and cultural traditions of other African tribes. Explore wildlife through the creative fiber and bead art, African Folklore Embroidery Kit fee $28.00 includes everything needed, only need to bring a pair of scissors, kit includes, design, needle, African vaerigated threads and beads. To register email info@aflembroidery.com or call (818) 999-6094.

Etruscan Ring Bling!
Instructor: Kat Clark, owner of Kat’s Designs: http://www.katdesignsusa.com. Skill Level: All Skill levels. Date & Time: Saturday, July 31, 2010 from 2:30pm to 5pm. Workshop Fee: $50, all materials provided. Want to ornament your fingers with scrumptious, eye candy? Kat will show you how to work wire into a fabulous adjustable ring with a great Swarovski focal crystal bead, pearls, glass & seed beads. Since it’s adjustable, you can wear it on any day or make it for a gift. Make it funky, chunky or sparkly. It’s whatever you want. For questions and to register, please email kat@KatDesignsUSA.com or call 949 422-8994.

EARRING MANIA
Instructor: Roxanne Lawrence, Jewelry Designer and Teacher, Cabaret Jewels Skill Levels: All levels July 31, 2010 Saturday 4:30-7:30 PM Three hour workshop Fee $105.00Create and design a complete earring wardrobe. Learn to make four pairs of earrings from sophisticated evening drops to wild and crazy chandeliers. Learn new cutting edge wire techniques. Tools, findings and wire ranging from 16 gauge to 28 gauge and will be available for use in the workshop. For questions and to register you may contact me at: (310) 548-7050 or e-mail rkludjian@cox.net.

"Afternoon Tea" Broken China Jewelry Pendant
Instuctor: Shari Replogle of Staffordshire Garden Designs is a designer, mixed media artist, and teacher, who is passionate about sharing her techniques for incorporating vintage elements into her art, and expressing yourself through creating "visual history" pieces of art- to- wear. Her artwork has been featured in many publications including Belle Armoire Jewelry, and Belle Armoire magazines. Skill level: All levels. Date & Time July 31, 2010, 5:30pm-9:30pm. Workshop Fee: $105.00 materials and vintage elements kit are included and tools provided. Creating jewelry by repurposing multiple vintage elements will be the focus for us on this workshop adventure. We will create our vintage photo focal piece, and then learn how to create beautiful pendants from antique broken china, including those pesky soldered pearls (or beading)!. You will complete your pendant , with 1 to 2 vintage broken china pendant drops. Haven't used a torch? Haven't held a soldering iron? That's OK! All levels are welcome in this workshop and we go through every step together. For more information, or to register for this workshop go to www.staffordshiregarden.com, email Shari at contact@staffordshiregarden.com, or call her at 859-801-6622.

Fine Silver and Wire-Wrapped Rings
Instructor: Kathy Jo Lorenz, Art Clay Instructor. artclayworld.comSkill Level: All levels. Date & Time: Saturday, July 31, 2010 from 6pm to 9pm. Workshop Fee: $80, all tools and materials provided. You will leave this class with TWO beautiful wire-wrapped rings suitable for wearing out the door or a gift for someone special! Each ring will be made from a pure silver bead crafted into a design of your choice and adorned with sparkling cubic zirconium. The wire itself is also fine silver, much higher quality than sterling, with no worry of skin reaction to the pure silver. Techniques learned in this class include forming a bead using silver clay, setting a gemstone, wire-wrapping the fired bead into a ring of desired size, and finishing/polishing the completed piece. We will also discuss the use of organic matter, which burns away during firing, as well as firing charts for cubic zirconium and other stones. For questions and to register, please email Katie@artclayworld.com or call (toll-free) 866-381-0100 or 708-857-8800.

Fine Silver Fishtail Palm Earrings
Instructor: Cindy Pankopf, Art Clay Senior Instructor, www.artclayworld.com. Skill Level: All levels. Date & Time: Sunday, August 1, 2010 from 9am to 12pm. Workshop Fee: $110, all tools and materials provided. Use unique polymer clay textures made from real fishtail palm leaves to create realistic double-sided metal clay leaves, then learn how to make beautiful ruffled edges. After firing, the leaves are embellished with crystals and left to flutter free on sterling silver ear wires. For questions and to register, please email Katie@artclayworld.com or call (toll-free) 866-381-0100 or 708-857-8800.

Diamond’s Mischief Chainmaille Ring & Mind Your Oh!n Byz Chainmaille Bracelet
Instructor: Lauren Andersen also known as The ChainMaille Lady™. Skill Level: All Levels, experience opening & closing jump rings helpful Date & Time: Sunday, August 1, 2010 9am – 12pm Class Size Limited To 7 Cost: $90 for sterling silver. All materials are included. Come learn the ancient art of chainmaille from The ChainMaille Lady. Learn to weave this gorgeous bracelet using an easy to follow step by step instructions. You will learn a bit of the basics and also how to use this weave to create lovely chainmaille jewelry. For more information and to sign up for the class go to www.TheChainMailleLady.com or contact Lauren at QJDesigns@yahoo.com or call (626) 255-4267.

Friendship Ring
Lilian Chen: A Bead and Wire artist from California. An official member of CREATE YOUR STYLE with CRYSTALLIZED TM- Swarovski Elements Ambassador team in United States; A frequent contributor to several Beading Magazines; finalist in Bead Dream Design contest in 2008; semi-Finalist in Create Your Style Design contest with two pieces in 2008; and an instructor who offers on-line classes at www.craftEdu.com, CREATE YOUR STYLE show in Tucson, and the Bead and Design show in California. Lilian will offer her Contemporary style wire workshop on Crystal Chix Cruise Nev. 2010; one week Introduce Contemporary style wire making in Tuscany Italy Oct. 2010, and has been chosen as one of the Ambassador team to teach for CREATE YOUR STYLE Cruise 2011. Skill: must have Basic Macrame’ knowledge. Date and Time: August 1, 2010, Sunday 9:30am-12:30pm, Workshop fee: $90.00. Kit fee: $40.00.This workshop will introduce the Macrame weaving skill and teach you how to connect it with the button, and three pieces of heart shape pendant to make this one-kind of friendship ring. See the Youtube video here. Click here for more info. To register please email beadanddesign@msn.com or call 530-274-2222.

Etruscan Ring Bling!
Instructor: Kat Clark, owner of Kat’s Designs: http://www.katdesignsusa.com. Skill Level: All Skill levels. Date & Time: Sunday, August 1, 2010 from 10am to 12:30pm. Workshop Fee: $50, all materials provided. Want to ornament your fingers with scrumptious, eye candy? Kat will show you how to work wire into a fabulous adjustable ring with a great Swarovski focal crystal bead, pearls, glass & seed beads. Since it’s adjustable, you can wear it on any day or make it for a gift. Make it funky, chunky or sparkly. It’s whatever you want. For questions and to register, please email kat@KatDesignsUSA.com or call 949 422-8994.

Intro to PMC – Make a Fine Silver & Resin Pendant/keychain
Instructor: Delia Traister is an accomplished metal clay artisan, certified through Rio Grande and Level II through PMCC. Delia has been in the gem and jewelry business since 1994 and is a member of the PMC Guild and New Metal Artists of L.A. Send an email phoenixrizing@pfxnet.com or visit the web site for more info: www.phxrizing.com. Skill Level: Metal clay experience will be helpful, Date & Time: Sunday, August 1, 2010 11a – 2p. Workshop Fee: $75 – all materials included. You will learn to produce a resin pendant/keychain piece from metal clay, a picture and UV resin. Metal clay is fine silver particles combined with an organic binder that when burned away leaves the maker with 99.9% silver. The UV Resin is a material that sets up in three minutes. You will have an opportunity to texture and patina prior to setting a graphic in place. This class will move at lightning pace . . . so experience with mc is really useful. You will also receive an instruction sheet to take home so you can do this on your own. To register for this class email Delia at phoenixdesigns@pfxnet.com or visit the web site for more info designbyphoenix.com

Creative Fabric Applique Safari with African Folklore Embroidery
Instructor: Leora Raikin; Author, Safari through African Folklore Embroidery, Guest on HGTV, UNcommon Threads television show, Artist, teacher , designer taught over 10,000 people the art of African Folklore Embroidery, exhibited and lectured at Skirball Cultural Museum, Calabasas Artist Alley, Calabasas Library and to embroidery, quilting and fiber art guilds across the country. Skill Level: All Levels. Date & Time: Sunday, August 1, 2010 from 1 – 4pm. Workshop Fee: $20. Do you have a stash of fabric, beads or trim that you do not want to get rid? African Folklore Embroidery is the perfect project to incorporate all different fiber mediums. In this class learn the techniques to incorporate fabic fibers, trim with various stitches and embellishment and bordering techniques. African Folklore Embroidery is ideal to take on road trip and planes - just great for the summer! To register for this class email info@aflembroidery.com or call (818) 999-6094.

EARRING MANIA
Instructor: Roxanne Lawrence, Jewelry Designer and Teacher, Cabaret Jewels Skill Levels: All levels, Aug. 1, 2010 Sunday 1-4 PM Three hour workshop fee $105.00Create and design a complete earring wardrobe. Learn to make four pairs of earrings from sophisticated evening drops to wild and crazy chandeliers. Learn new cutting edge wire techniques. Tools, findings and wire ranging from 16 gauge to 28 gauge and will be available for use in the workshop. For questions and to register you may contact me at: (310) 548-7050 or e-mail rkludjian@cox.net.

Water-Etched Pure Silver Ring
Instructor: Cindy Pankopf, Art Clay Senior Instructor, www.artclayworld.com. Skill Level: All levels. Date & Time: Sunday, August 1, 2010 from 1pm to 5pm. Workshop Fee: $110, all tools and materials provided. Water etching metal clay is a terrific technique that can be used in a multitude of ways. You can draw your own design directly on the clay with a liquid mask, then remove some of the exposed areas for a layered surface. Also learn about making and sizing wide band rings. For questions and to register, please email Katie@artclayworld.com or call (toll-free) 866-381-0100 or 708-857-8800.

Wave with CRYSTALLIZED TM
Lilian Chen: A Bead and Wire artist from California. An official member of CREATE YOUR STYLE with CRYSTALLIZED TM- Swarovski Elements Ambassador team in United States; A frequent contributor to several Beading Magazines; finalist in Bead Dream Design contest in 2008; semi-Finalist in Create Your Style Design contest with two pieces in 2008; and an instructor who offers on-line classes at www.craftEdu.com, CREATE YOUR STYLE show in Tucson, and the Bead and Design show in California. Lilian will offer her Contemporary style wire workshop on Crystal Chix Cruise Nev. 2010; one week Introduce Contemporary style wire making in Tuscany Italy Oct. 2010, and has been chosen as one of the Ambassador team to teach for CREATE YOUR STYLE Cruise 2011. Skill: Wire necklace forming. Date and Time: August 1, 2010, Sunday 1:30pm-4:30pm, Workshop fee: $90 Kit fee: $120 Introducing a unique weave style wire necklace made by using a Wigjig wire tool. Student will practice the basic skill for organizing the length for weaving, and the set up the crystal beads by different colors and different size, connecting the two pieces of wire necklace smoothly. Will complete the project during the class. See the Youtube video here. Click here for more info. To register please email beadanddesign@msn.com or call 530-274-2222.

Netted Bling
Instructor: Donna Palmer, bead weaving extraordinaire and owner of Beads and Magic Wishes. View her website at www.beadragon.co.cc.Skill Level: All Levels. Date & Time: August 1. Learn to weave this wonderful netted bracelet along with many techniques on seed bead weaving. For more information and to register please email Donna at beadragon@aol.com.

Wire Wrapping by Jodi
Instructor: Jodi Bombardier; is a self-taught jewelry designer, wire wrapping and wire weaving since 2005. She is a freelance writer for Step By Step Wire Jewelry magazine, is a contributing author to the book Wire Style with seven projects in the book, and her own wire jewelry book will be published in 2010. Jodi will also be teaching classes at the April 2010 Philidelphia Bead Fest Show and the August 2010 Pasadena Bead & Design Show. Visit Jewels-By-Jules.com and her blog Online-Wire-Wrapping-Instructions.com. Date & Time: ongoing. Learn basic wire-wrapping for creating pendants and bracelets.

Kumihimo and Spinning Demonstrations
Instructor Nancy owner of Nancy’s Custom Handweaving. Daily demonstrations of kumihimo braiding and hand spinning—located in the Santa Monica Room. http://www.nancyscustomhandweaving.com.

Photographic Techniques for Beads and Jewelry
Instructor: Robert K. Liu, PhD; editor Ornament Magazine Not available until January.Introduction includes a lecture by Mr. Liu about photography, cameras, lenses, lighting, and techniques for photographing beads and jewelry. This kind of information applies to both film and digital photography; although in this workshop only digital cameras will be used. Students will then learn to work on a portable setup with a strobe light; for those who do not have a suitable camera, Mr. Liu would let them use his, with a variety of close-up or macro lenses. Some students would also be able to use flash units to shoot jewelry being worn; this part of the workshop will last about an hour and a half.

Mr. Liu will then download the pictures to his laptop so that we can see the digital shoots and offer constructive critique, which is a valuable part of learning photography. Mr. Liu will be available throughout the workshop to help the students and give them advice.

Students should bring a single lens reflex camera body and a macro lens, if possible, or at least an advanced point and shoot. If students have laptops they are recommended to bring them, but it is not required. Very limited space, pre-register by emailing beadanddesign@msn.com or by calling 530-274-2222.

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