WORKSHOPS

July  2008 Workshop

Saturday, July 19, 2008, Heights Presbyterian Church  9 - 4:30  

ROOM CHANGE: ADULT ED CENTER ~ ROOM 403 AND 407 (located toward the back end of the church parking lot)

Here is the latest update on the workshop:
Note the room change (these rooms are nicer and came open at the last minute)

• All students will pay the instructors directly for kits.
• We are selling bead books at lunch (at cost) during the lunch break from 12:30 - 1:30.
• Instructors will have kits and tools to sell.
• We are encouraging member to bring a brown bag lunch as we only have an hour. There are local fast food places close by.
• During lunch we plan to have donation drawings!

Class

Length

Teacher

Basic Wire Wrapping

1 day

Camille Argeanas

Versa-Loom Bracelet

½ day

Rita Sova

Byzantine Weave Bracelet

½ day

Caroline Bleil

Spring Flowers Bracelet

½ day

Bonnie Vigil

Hands-on Color Workshop

½ day

Mary Tafoya

Herringbone Cord Bracelet

½ day

Mary Tafoya

 

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CAMILLE ARGENAS

Camille is a nationally recognized artist who has virtually transformed the meaning of wirework with her unique and beautiful creations. In addition, her skill as an educator has been recognized and put to use in two instructional videos distributed by a national leader in the jewelry supply trade. A native of New Mexico, Camille uses her classes to familiarize people with wire and the tools they need to develop their creative abilities. The techniques she teaches her students are simple and accessible, and most everyone will find it possible to create unique pieces of jewelry.

BASIC WIRE WRAPPING FULL-DAY CLASS




Learn the basic shapes and formulas for making jewelry for fun and profit. This course is the foundation for all jewelry making techniques. You’ll learn to make swirls and spirals. Explore chain designs and make your own hook’n’eye endings. Earring assembly will also be covered in this unique class. Become confident about your creativity and ability to make your own unique jewelry.  http://www.creativewireonline.com/index.htm

Supply List:

small jeweler’s needle nose pliers
small round nose pliers
flat cutters
5 ft. half hard 20 g wire
20 ft. of 18 gauge soft wire
assortment of 8mm beads

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RITA SOVA

Designing and helping others to share their designs has become my passion. David, my wonderful husband, and I along with our son Shane have put Bead-Patterns ON-LINE. We hope you enjoy it. We are working on more ways to make our site more useful. Please contact us if you have suggestions or questions. BeadDesigns.com (http://www.beaddesigns.com/) is my first site where I do display and sell by my Design books. One day I hope to write another book, but for now Bead-Patterns.com is our BABY.

VERSA-LOOM BRACELET HALF-DAY CLASS




The basic bracelet is made on the Versa-Loom with one size and one color only of seed or triangle beads.   The Versa-Loom is a new type of loom that allows you to bead a finished piece, with no warp ends to weave in.

Kit available for purchase - $20.00: Versa-Loom (including manual), beads, and needle.
Instructor will bring thread, tape, scissors, and clasps (magnetic or buttons).

Versa-Loom:
http://www.sova-enterprises.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=10096

Versa-Loom Manual:
http://www.sova-enterprises.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=10098

Other Patterns:
http://www.sova-enterprises.com/catalog

Supply List (NOT included in the Versa-Loom package):

Needle (Size 10 or Easy Eye/Big Eye)
Thread (Nymo, Power Pro, C-Lon, Fire Line or thread of choice)
Scissors/Snips
Tape
Beads: Use only 1 size and 1 color of bead (Suggested sizes; 6/o, 8/o, or 3 x 3 cubes)


Optional Supplies (NOT included in the Versa-Loom package):

Thread Conditioner
Seam Ripper
Bead Mat
Bead Tray
Clasp of choice (Button or Magnet Clasp)

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CAROLINE BLEIL

I’ve always been a “jewelry junkie”, but didn’t begin MAKING jewelry until I was in my forties, and it began as a fluke. While in a ceramics store one day, I saw a display for beaded earrings and advertising for an upcoming class, which looked like a lot of fun. My mother and I signed up, and followed it with another earring class. That led to learning to string, repairing necklaces for friends and co-workers, bead weaving, selling jewelry at arts-and-crafts shows, designing and selling beading kits on the Internet, and teaching classes three years in a row at the Bead and Button Show in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. I’ve done sample beadwork for books by noted designers Suzanne Cooper, Sigrid Wynne-Evans, Charlene Hughes and Elizabeth Ann Scarborough. My work has won numerous blue and red ribbons at the New Mexico State Fair, as well as two Best of Show rosettes.

I became interested in chain maille two years ago while on a bead cruise. My roommate wore a sterling silver Byzantine Weave bracelet that she had made herself from a kit. I’d never seen one “up close and personal” before, though I had looked many times at ads for them in bead magazines but thought it looked too complicated for me. She just happened to have her tools and some jump rings with her and she taught me how to do it. When I got home, I ordered a bracelet kit. I have since made six bracelets, four necklaces, three pairs of matching earrings, and a watch chain for my dad using the Byzantine Weave. While many of the chain maille weaves ARE complicated, Byzantine is probably the easiest to learn, in my opinion, and a great introduction to chain maille jewelry. Rings in many different metals can be used and combined, such as sterling, gold fill, copper and base metal, so one need not have a lot of money to make chain maille jewelry.

BYZANTINE WEAVE BRACELET HALF-DAY CLASS




The Byzantine weave is one of the most popular weaves and it is also one of the easiest and most versatile of all the weaves. You can use it for single row chains and you can also make a number of different styles of sheet maille out of it.

Kits
$60 for sterling silver as of March 08 pricing
$18 for copper
$16 for base metal

Supply List (if you don’t buy a kit):
For an 8" bracelet:
jump rings, of 16 gauge wire with 4.5 ID (interior diameter), approximately 150;
matching metal toggle clasp;
about 6 smaller jump rings, 20 gauge wire with 3.0 ID (these are used to attach the toggle with a very short "chain" on the toggle side.
If you the rings from Rio, the copper and base metal have 100 rings/pkg, and sterling silver have 50 rings/pkg.

Tools needed
TWO PAIR of pliers - can be either chain nose, flat nose, or bent flat nose or a combination of any of the three styles. One must hold a pair of pliers in each hand to grab both sides of a jump ring. The bent nose pliers probably work the best to grip the rings. 

A twistie tie - like those vinyl-covered ones that come around electrical cords on electronics and electrical kitchen gadgets. The ones from bread wrappers work, but the others are better because they are usually longer and vinyl-covered wire, not paper-covered wire. They are used to hold the first rings together until you have the chain maille long enough to hold in your hand.

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BONNIE VIGIL

About 20 years ago, I saw this beautiful loom necklace. This got me hooked into beadwork. I began designing my own patterns and teaching about 5 years at various bead stores. I have always enjoyed working on various crafts but beadwork has been my favorite.

SPRING FLOWERS BRACELET HALF-DAY CLASS



Spring Flowers Bracelet: This bracelet has a ruffled edge with 5 flowers added along the center. The base uses both size 8 and size 11 seed beads. The flowers use size 15 seed beads with a size 11 accent bead. The base and flowers are created using the chevron stitch.

Kit available for purchase - $15.00: All kits have a green colored base with flowers either in pink, purple or red. Everything you need to create this bracelet is included in the kit except for task lamp and bead mat.

Supply List (if you don’t buy the kit):
5 grams Size 11 seed beads for base
1 gram Size 11 seed beads for flower accent
1 gram Size 8 seed beads
2-5 colors of size 15 seed beads (about 2 grams of each color)
5 4mm fire polish or round bead
Size 10/11 needle and Size 12 needle
Fireline #6 or Size D thread
Task Lamp
Bead Mat

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MARY TAFOYA


Mary Tafoya was raised in Louisville, Kentucky, and now resides with her family in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where she received her B.A. in Fine Arts from the University of New Mexico. Mary has worked as a graphic artist, community college educator, technology trainer and instructional designer for over 20 years.

Mary's beadwork focues on advanced bead embroidery techniques, and she works in various other media as well to create memorable pieces about women, spirituality and mythology.

For more about Mary see:  http://home.flash.net/~mjtafoya/mary/about.htm

HANDS-ON COLOR WORKSHOP HALF-DAY CLASS

The workshop covers color terminology, focusing on creating pleasing color combinations using complementary, analogous, and monochromatic colors; and by varying the value and intensity of colors to make a design more interesting and readable.

I have fun exercises (NOT the physical kind ;-) to uncover the colors we really like and figure out what colors go with them. I also focus on practical problem-solving especially for beaders, such as how to keep colors from seeming to change in a design, how to blend colors together, and other tricks.

This class is always fun, with lots of discussion, looking at color in formal and informal ways, and some quick and easy color swatching and personal notetaking thrown in.

I have a booklet that I modify for each class that includes a glossary, little color stories and color lore, web resources, and various color wheels.

HERRINGBONE CORD BRACELET HALF DAY CLASS


                                      

SUPPLY LIST AND KIT PRICE
The bracelet is a tubular herringbone technique,using two sizes of seed beads and a snap clasp. Ican make up kits for $10 that will include everything but instructions.We'll use 6-0 and 11-0 seed beads in class but I'll also share examples and tips for using othersizes.

Members should bring:
1 tube of 6-0 seed beads (you'll use about 1/3)
1 tube of 11-0 seed beads (you'll use about 1/3)
Fireline or other very durable beading thread
(not clear monofilament, not Nymo, etc.) A heavy
or light pound test is fine.
1 size 10 beading needle

TOOLS
Scissors
Task light (optional)
I will provide the snap clasps as a freebie.
KITS
I will make up kits for $10.00, people can buy
them for the class or as extras, I'll make
various color combinations. The kits will
include:
Enough 6-0 seed beads for 1 bracelet
Enough 11-0 seed beads for 1 bracelet
Two beading needles
Fireline thread
Snap clasp in gold or silver (to match the beads)

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January 2008 Workshop

Saturday, January 19, 2008 Workshop   Location: To Be Announced

MORNING SESSION: 9:30 am – 12:30

Embroidered Beaded Cuff Bracelet

Instructor: Cindy Chavez CChavezz@aol.com

Project Description: Students will complete a freeform embroidery bracelet with ultrasuede backing and loop and button (or bead) closure. They will also do a practice piece learning edging technique on sandwiched stabilizer/ultrasuede. During the class, will show them how they can design a bracelet around a favorite silver or gold box clasp (or other clasp). I will share examples of using the freeform embroidery technique to make purses, watches, belts etc. I will also discuss the procedure of using a brass bracelet blank to make a stiff cuff bracelet. (in the event they'd like to try that at a later date). I will have brass blanks available for purchase at cost (most between $2.50 and $4 each)
Project Photos can be found at http://www.cindy-chavez.com

Beaded Ring  

Instructor: Marcia Ronquillo Marcia.Ronquillo@state.nm.us

BROWN BAG LUNCH” 12:30 – 1:30

AFTERNOON SESSION: 1:30 – 4:30

Beginning Polymer Clay

Instructor: Annie Hooten hootenannie4@aol.com

Project Description:  Learn the basic techniques of working with polymer clay. In this class you will learn how to prepare your clay to make several variations of spiral beads, checkerboard squares, Skinner blends and more! Handouts will be provided with detailed instructions on all the basics you need to know to get started.

Kumihimo Braided Bracelet

Instructor: Marijane Oliver greenrose974@netscape.net

Project description: (no photo)
(Note from webmaster - if you go to Google, select images from the top left hand list of special searches and type in Kumihimo Braided you will see many examples)
In this class you will make a 3 or 4 color spiral braid bracelet using a foam Kumihimo disc. We will also explore many of the variations made possible by changing the number of threads, placement of colors and using different textures of threads. The kit includes the foam disc, counter weight, findings to complete one bracelet and plenty of braiding thread in a variety of colors. This class is intended to give you a good introduction to the exciting world of braids.

October 27,  2007 Workshop

Eleanore MacNish Web Toy Series Necklace
Saturday, October 27, 2007 at the Presbyterian Church

Morning Session: 9 - 12
Afternoon Session: 1 - 4

Cost : $20  You can use beads of your own choosing.  Eleanore will have beads that you can purchase as well. The kit fee is $15 to include chain and wire.

Contact Geri Verble at 867-4839 or email gverb@earthlink.net

July 2007 Workshops - Wild About Beads

This year we will have four instructors. 

Nikia Angel teaching                    Finger Woven  Flower Garden Bracelet - 1/2 day classes
Eleanore MacNish teaching      Collar Necklace -  1/2 day classes
Leah Ready teaching                    Moon Garden Pin - 1 day class
Mary Tafoya teaching                 Tidepool Necklace - 1 day class


Leah Ready

Moon Garden Bracelet


Kits for $15

Kit includes (or you can provide yourself)
Delicas
Ultra-suede 2”x2”
Lacy’s Stiff Stuff 2”x2”
Pin back
Carved bone face
Assorted glass leaves, flowers, balls, crystals, sequins
Size 11 & 15 seed beads

Supplies to bring not included in kit
E6000 glue
Bead Mat
Needles – Size 12 sharp
Sono or Crystal Fireline thread

Nikia Angel

Finger Woven Flower Garden Bracelet




Kits - $15  -  Kits will contain waxed cord, miscellaneous beads (size 8 seedbeads to 6mm beads including leaves, flowers, butterflies) and a big eye needle. This kit regularly sells for $30.

Eleanore MacNish

Collar Necklace

                        
   

Supply list includes:
  • Small lampwork beads
  • Sequins
  • Seedbeads size 8
  • Vintage or czech/german glass beads (round, leaves, daggers, etc
  • Super glue
  • Wire cutter
  • Large lampwork beads (15mm or so)
  • Fishing line
  • Pliers
  • Instructor will bring 14 g wire ($15)
  • Instructor will have beads to purchase for project

It is suggested that the tubular peyote stituch collor be prepared before the workshop. 

Here are two web sites with instructions

    http://www.beadandbutton.com/bnb/objects/pdf/peyotebasics.pdf

A group meeting is planned for either July 7 or 14 to complete the tubular peyote stitch collar.  An email will be sent to participating workshop meetings when finalized.    

Mary Tafoya

Tidepool Necklace



TIDEPOOL NECKLACE MATERIALS
No Kit, but will supply items noted by *asterik.

  • 1 Large Focal Bead* at least 1" long, no more than about 2" any material -- glass, polymer clay, wood, etc. It should have 1 hole lengthwise.   The hole should be large enough to accommodate several passes of thread
  • Size 11-0 Seed Beads at least 6 colors, one tube (about 30 grams) of each. Japanese and Czech beads are both OK. Hint: choose the same colors that are in the focal bead
  • Size 8-0 Seed Beads at least 1 color, 10 grams or more. Hint: match the focal bead or bring a neutral color
  • 72+ Accent Beads - at least 6 kinds, at least 12 of each size can range from about 4mm to 10mm, any materials. Examples: round, bicone, pressed glass, faceted leaves and flowers are fine, but most should have a single hole lengthwise. Hint: choose colors to match the focal bead
  • Beading Thread
  • 1 card of Silamide or your favorite sturdy beading thread.  Hint:  Nymo is NOT appropriate for this project
  • Toggle Clasp* - prefer large, plain, sturdy for this project can use a plain O or an O with a small loop on it can be base metal or precious metal, as long as it's fairly sturdy Note: tiny, fancy toggles don't work so well with this project
  • 2 Metal Spacers - can be base metal or precious metal. Hint: color can match the clasp - diameter should be large enough to not slip into the hole in the focal bead. The hole should be large enough to accommodate several passes of thread. Can be daisy (flower) spacers, Bali style, or plain disk/washer type spacer beads

I will provide extra long beading needles to each student, along with some other incidental supplies and a set of written/visual instructions.

* I will bring a few large faux turquoise polymer clay beads for students to purchase if they wish, priced between $15.00 and $20.00, depending on size. I'll also bring a few extra toggle clasps to purchase in case a student cannot find one, along with a few extra spacers.

TOOLS

  • Sharp scissors
  • Small containers to hold beads while you work
  • A soft cloth to lay on the table in front of you

BASIC INSTRUCTIONS
We start by sizing and cutting threads, then attaching them to the clasp. Then we string seed beads onto the threads, attaching the focal bead onto the first strand, then stringing additional strands until we have as many strands as we want.   Finally, we embellish the strands with different kinds of off-loom chains and ropes that start and stop right on the strand. The class will also cover tips for choosing colors, tips for stringing a basic strand that is to be embellished later, and some handy durability solutions. This is a fun project that students might not finish in class, but it's built in away that's portable and easy to pick back up again!

January 2007 Workshops - Rescheduled March 3, 2007

The January now March Workshop is scheduled for March 3, 2007  from 9:30AM - 4PM at the Presbyterian Church on Academy & Moon, Room 407 in the Adult Education Building


MORNING CLASSES – 9:30am – 12:30

AMULET BAG NECKLACE - by Carmen Martinez
SUN-CATCHER BEADED ORNAMENT by Francine Long
TWO – STRAND BEAD OR CHARM BRACELET – by Geri Verble 

AFTERNOON CLASSES     1:30 – 4:30 pm

CHARM BRACELET by Sandy Johnson
NAVAJO WRAP - by Susan Ryan and Susan Hager
BRONZE PEARL SEED BEAD NECKLACE by Marcia Ronquillo

July 2006 Workshops

The July Workshop is scheduled for July 22nd from 9:30AM - 4PM at the Presbyterian Church on Academy & Moon, Room 407

Morning Session: 9:30 - Noon
Tricia Sutton: Beaded Bead Necklace 899-3982
Elaine Weisman: Peyote Tubing - 292-2046
Geri Verble: Multi-strand three pearl necklace and earrings - 867-4839
Ann Reilly: Small Pearl and Beaded Bracelet - 884-5433

Afternoon Session: 1:30 - 4PM
Tricia Sutton: Beaded Bead Necklace 899-3982
Ann Reilly: Small Pearl and Beaded Bracelet - 884-5433
Marcia (Washington) Rodillo: Saraguro Weave bracelet - 505-490-3038
Francine Long: Stretchy Cord Bracelet - 892-1680

January 2006 Workshops

Pearl Drilling Demo by Jennifer Wagner
Basic Kumihimo – The Art of Japanese Braiding by Cathy Dunbar
Beginning Bead Looming Techniques by Marijane Oliver
Basic bead stringing and finishing a necklace by Elouise
Pearl Knotting / Knotting Between Beads by Francine Long
Twisted Beaded Bracelet by Rosemary Mcgee