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Winter 2012 Classes* Fall GROUPON special good for: Intro to ZENTANGLE - Class Schedule New! Metal Stamping instructor: Bev McCarthy Personalize some fabulous metal pieces in this class. Using metal stamps, dapping blocks (to alter metal shapes), jewelers hammers, metal hole punches and other metalsmith tools we will emboss, decorate and customize our pieces. Add some words with the metal stamps or create funky textures to make unique focals and components for your jewelry. Class
Fee: $40.00-(no extra kit or materials fees-supplies
included) New! Metal Patina Techniques instructor: Bev McCarthy Patina is a tarnish that forms on the surface of some metals and is produced by oxidation or other chemical processes.It forms during exposure to the elements over time. In this class, students will learn many different techniques to speed up that oxidation process to acquire those beautiful hues on metal components. Class
Fee: $40.00-(no extra kit or materials fees-supplies
included) New! Viking Knit Bracelet instructor: Sue Oja  Viking
Knit is a centuries old technique of weaving wire around a solid form
such as a dowel. Once completed, the wire woven tube is pulled through
descending sizes of holes in a draw plate reducing its size. Students
will create a beautiful woven bracelet. Class
Fee: $50.00-(no extra kit or materials fees) New! Wire Crochet instructor: Sue Oja Learn how to crochet with wire to create elegant jewelry. Using basic crochet techniques with wire as the medium, these chains make beautiful necklaces and bracelets. Class
Fee: $40.00-(no extra kit or materials fees) Intro to RESIN - fill your bezels instructor: Bev McCarthy Students will learn many different ways to use the fabulous nontoxic ICE RESIN® to create and fill all types of bezels. This luscious resin has crystal clear effects and doming capabilities Students will create fun and unique elements and components for your jewelry projects. We will cover mixing, layering, coloring, inclusions, found objects, pouring and curing. Resin jewelry components are the new rage. Join us for some relaxing fun! Class
Fee: $40.00-(no extra kit or materials fees) Intro to Jewelry Making Create your own unique jewelry. instructor: Sue Oja Learn the fundamentals of basic jewelry making in this introductory class. Topics covered include bead selection, stringing, making good wire wrapped loops, crimping, tools, design and more techniques to create and finish your own jewelry accessories. This is a great class to get you started! Class
Fee: $40.00-(no extra kit or materials fees) New! Refresher to Jewelry Making instructor: Sue Oja This class is for those of you who have taken the Jewelry Making Class and just need a refresher on techniques. We can review the crimping process or the wrapped loops on the headpins. We can go over any problems you may be having in your jewelry making. Class
Fee: $20.00-(bring your projects) Intro to Kumihimo instructors: Bev McCarthy Charline Spencer  Learn the ancient art of Kumihimo. Using this Japanese braiding technique and fabulous fibers, students will complete their braids and incoporate into a fabulous bracelet. Finishing techniques will also be covered. Class
Fee: $40.00-(no extra kit or materials fees) New! Kumihimo Flat Braid Bracelet instructor: Sue Oja Learn the ancient art of Kumihimo. Using this Japanese braiding technique, a square foam disk and fibers, students will complete their FLAT braids and incoporate into a fabulous bracelet. Finishing techniques will also be covered.. Class
Fee: $40.00-(materials included) Intro to PMC® (precious metal clay) Workshop Certified PMC Instructor: Bev McCarthy This class introduces you to the fabulous Precious Metal Clay (PMC). PMC is easy to mold manipulate and create fabulous pieces of 99.9% pure fine silver. We will create a variety of fine silver components while exploring techniques including, shaping, carving, finishing, mold-making and firing. All materials and tools will be supplied. No previous experience necessary. PMC kit included for you to take home. Class Fee: $145.00 Intro to CopperClay® Certified PMC Instructor: Bev McCarthy If you love working with PMC you will enjoy Copper Clay metal clay. The CopprClay gives you that fabulous antiqued/patina look on your pieces. It is quite affordable and handles very well. The pieces are very strong and the look is great. The affordable cost lets you create much larger and more in-depth pieces. Class Fee: $130.00 New! Parent-Child Glycerin Melt and Pour Soap Making Class instructor: Jennifer Marie Hofmann Making
glycerin melt and pour soaps can be a fun project for any family. This
class will teach you the basics of making glycerin soap, including safe
temperatures, how to use color and fragrance and some tips and tricks
to get a perfect bar each time! Each student will make 2 to 3 bars of
soap and go home with two molds to help get them started on future soap
making projects. You'll leave the class with not only new knowledge,
but also 2-3 bars of soap that you've made yourself and 2 molds to get
you started on future soap making projects. Class
Fee: $40.00 (includes supplies) Rubber Stamp Making Learn the
techniques to design and create your own rubber stamps. Class
Fee: $40.00 (includes supplies) New! Artist Trading Card Club Artist Trading Cards or ATC are miniature works of art created on 2 1/2" x 3 1/2" card stock. These originals are done in the artist's choice of medium and any subject matter. These cards are meant to be TRADED with others. We will
meet for a few hours of FUN creating and exchanging Class
Fee: $20.00 (we provide card stock-bring
your choice of supplies for your art) New! Clay Focals Embellishments instructor: Charline Spencer Using a
variety of Polymer Clay techniques and tools, students Class
Fee: $35.00-(no extra kit or materials fees) New! Wire Wrapped Sea Glass  On the
shores of New England can be found some of the most spectacular Sea
Glass. Ever wish you could make one of those beautiful Wire-wrapped
pendants seen in the Gift Shops at the beach? Self-taught wire wrapper,
Sera Baronowski of The Im. Possible Project, will show you the secret
behind unique wraps to make your own pendant. Class
Fee: $45.00 - includes your choice of white or brown Authentic Sea
Glass, copper wire, and use of tools. Monthly "Finish Your Projects" night Get together with us for a fun evening out to focus on completing those unfinshed jewelry beading projects. Gather up all those unfinished beading projects and bring them along for a fun social night. Bring your tools along and get some inspiration and project ideas to begin or finish your jewelry projects. Chat with all of us fellow beaders to solve your design dilemmas. $5.00
drop-in Bead Weaving on the Loom instructor: Sue Oja 
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