Friday, April 11, 2014

Class Options for CCBS




Name: Arabesque
Skill Level: Intermediate
Duration: 1/2 Day
Kit: Yes
Cost: $$
Description
Using the brand new Czech glass two-hole triangle beads, you'll create Arabesque motifs that are joined together to produce this stunning bracelet. The same technique, when turned at various angles, creates a limitless number of designs.
Students will Learn
A modified and embellished version of herringbone; color placement; finishing techniques to enhance your beadweaving skills.
Prerequisites: Ability to work with 15/0 seed beads helpful.
Project will not be completed in class.





Name: Enchanted
Skill Level: Intermediate
Duration: Full Day
Kit: Yes
Cost: $$
Description
Embellish like crazy!
Peyote bezel around a gorgeous Czech glass button, then cover the back with intricate net stitch.  A working bail will be added so you can attach your new pendant to different necklaces depending on your mood or the occasion.  Branch fringe loaded with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS and assorted Japanese seed beads complete the look of this luscious pendant.
Students will Learn
Peyote, Netting, Fringing.  A very fun class that will teach you about color placement of beads to create a balanced and attractive piece of jewelry that you’ll cherish forever.
Prerequisites: Ability to work with 15/0 seed beads helpful.
Project will not be completed in class.



Name: Moonflower
Skill Level: Intermediate-Advanced
Duration: Full Day
Kit: Yes
Cost: $
Description:

Bezel around Swarovski chatons, then using a modified peyote stitch technique create petals that bloom from each bezel to form the lovely little ‘Moonflowers”. Three variations of the flower rest upon a modified St. Petersburg chain and one flower finishes the hidden snap closure. 
Students will Learn:
Create texture and depth in beadwork by layering various elements upon a beaded base; create eye-catching embellishments with splashes of color; finishing techniques that will enhance your bead-weaving skills. 
Prerequisites: Ability to work with 15/0 seed beads helpful.
Project will not be completed in class.




Name: Pearls DeVine
Skill Level: All
Duration: 1/2 Day
Kit: Yes
Cost: $+
Description:
Beautiful beaded elements wrap around lustrous Swarovski crystal pearls to create this dramatic necklace. Imagine the various color possibilities that can change the mood of this necklace from sweet-and-tender to Gothic-and-intense.
Students will Learn:
This modified right-angle weave technique will broaden your ability to create a myriad of designs; create individual beaded elements that will be connected and embellished; color theories and finishing techniques will enhance your bead-weaving skills.
Prerequisites: Ability to work with 15/0 seed beads helpful.
Project will not be completed in class.




Name: Second Season
Skill Level: Intermediate
Duration: 1/2 Day or Full Day
Kit: Yes
Cost: $+
Description:
Create a beautiful trellis with beads with a lush floral theme dripping with beaded flower petals and Swarovski crystals and pearls.
Students will Learn:
This modified cubic right-angle weave technique will broaden your skills at creating decorative ropes while the fringing techniques will allow for a fun and colorful time to just play; color theories and finishing techniques will enhance your bead-weaving skills.
Prerequisites: Ability to work with 15/0 seed beads helpful.
Project will not be completed in class.


Name: Shapeshifter
Skill Level: Intermediate
Duration: 1/2 Day
Kit: Yes
Cost: $+
Description:
Using several of the new bead shapes you'll create a bracelet with a totally unpredictable thread path.  These skills can be used to explore how the various new 2-hole beads can be used in conjunction with one another to create visual beaded works of art.
Students will Learn:
This modified right-angle weave technique will give you the skills to see unlimited variations of the interplay between different bead shapes; color theories and finishing techniques will enhance your bead-weaving skills.
Prerequisites: Ability to work with 15/0 seed beads helpful.
Project will not be completed in class.


Name: The Snake Charmer
Skill Level: Intermediate Advanced
Duration: Full Day
Kit: Yes
Cost: $$$
Description:
A sinuous rope of cubic right-angle weave gently curves and binds several sparkling Swarovski Elements into an enticing shape. Beautiful netting encloses the back of the elements for comfort and protection against wear.  
Students will Learn:
How to bead decorative peyote stitch bezels with a beautiful web of netting attached to secure the stones; use of various colors to create the illusion of movement in the cubic right-angle weave rope that bends around the beaded crystals; color placement details; finishing techniques.  
Prerequisites: Ability to work with 15/0 seed beads helpful.
Project will not be completed in class.



Name: The Time Keeper
Skill Level: Intermediate
Duration: Full Day
Kit: Yes
Cost: $$
Description:
Sections of right-angle weave capture a sparkling Swarovski Rivoli in time. Beautiful netting encloses the back for comfort and protection against wear. The completed pendulum is suspended from a decorative Spiral Rope.
Students will Learn:
How to bead decorative peyote stitch bezels with a beautiful web of netting attached to secure the stones; right-angle weave sections attached to the edging of the Peyote as well as to itself with embellishment beads; colorful spiral rope; a decorative beaded toggle clasp; color placement details; finishing techniques.  
Prerequisites: Ability to work with 15/0 seed beads helpful.
Project will not be completed in class.