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you would like to take a class please sign-up with the hosting institution,
but if you have a questions send me a note by my contact
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Art & Soul is a paper, fabric, jewelry and fiber arts retreat that brings a wide variety of skills and artistic talent together for a 5th year! Choose from dozens of mixed media workshops taught by internationally recognized instructors—designed to energize your creative spirit and reveal the secrets of your soul. Workshops will be posted online Nov. 5, with registration opening on Nov. 15.
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In this 3-hour cold-connection workshop, we will explore
a variety of innovative wire to plier techniques to handcraft earring
hooks, assemble chain, and embellish with beads. Complete two pair of
gemstone studded Flower chain earrings; featured in Scott's upcoming
2nd book. After a demonstration on making head-pins with 19-gauge Argentium
silver wire and a propane torch, the class will utilize pre-made headpins
to form earring backs and secure gemstone beads to be combined with
a Flower chain derivative patterns composed of flush-cut and tumbled
jump rings. Instructor will provide printed instructions, all hand tools
needed, and supply kits containing Argentium sterling silver components
and quality gemstone beads; a 14/20 gold-filled option will be available
at an additional fee. Some basic wire working knowledge is helpful,
but no experience necessary; moderate hand-eye coordination required. |
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Discover the many expressions of silver in this 6-hour PMC & Chain bracelet workshop. Learn the basic techniques to stamp and mold PMC silver to create a richly textured and softly curved metal clay centerpiece that will be fired and finished over lunch. After the break we will utilize simple hand tools to assemble the Byzantine chain composed of pre-cut and tumbled jump rings, completed with choice of magnetic or s-clasp. This class is jam packed with valuable techniques and hints to inspire you. The project covers a wide range of skills taught by two best selling authors to expertly guide you through this one of a kind project. I will be co-teaching this class with fellow artist/
author Sherri Haab. |
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Explore the hidden potential of jump rings in this
3-hour cold-connection workshop where we will complete a Triple Tripoli
Triangle (say that three times fast) Pendant. Step into my world and
explore the triangulation of the Byzantine chain to assemble three Tripoli
forms, which will be combined with a floral ring connection into a triangle
formation. This unique chain design will be illustrated in Scott's forthcoming
3rd book, to be published in the near future. Bypassing the need for
a hot-torch, we will utilize simple hand-tools to assemble a dynamic
chain design composed of flush-cut and tumbled jump rings. Instructor
will provide printed instructions, all hand tools needed, and supply
kits containing sterling silver components; a 14/20 gold-filled option
will be available at an additional fee. Some basic chain working knowledge
is helpful, moderate hand-eye coordination required. |
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This weeklong event features 500 classes and workshops for all skill levels and 360 vendors from around the world. Known as the world’s largest consumer bead show, attracting attendees from all 50 states, and 26 countries. This brilliant venue is made possible by the hard work and dedication of the staff at Kalmbach Publishing, know for their excellent publication of Art Jewelry and Bead&Button magazines. Online registration will open on Tuesday, January 15, noon CST. Due to the large class sizes, my friend and fellow
author Sherri
Haab
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This workshop will be exclusively offered at the Bead&Button Show in 2008. In this one-day cold-connection workshop, students will complete tornado beaded earrings, then take this technique into an 8- in. beaded tornado Byzantine chain bracelet. Bypassing the need for a hot torch, students will utilize simple hand tools to hold gemstone beads on Argentium silver wire, then set them into a dynamic chain design composed of flush-cut and tumbled Argentium sterling silver jump rings. Bracelets will be completed with a choice of a super-strong magnetic clasp or a traditional hand-forged S-clasp. Both clasping techniques will be demonstrated. Pre-requisite: Some basic chain-working knowledge is helpful, but no experience is required. |
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Explore the hidden potential of jump rings in this cold-connection chain class. Students will complete an 8-in. serrated Byzantine chain bracelet. Bypassing the need for a hot torch, students will utilize simple hand tools to assemble a dynamic chain design composed of flush-cut and tumbled sterling silver jump rings. Bracelets will be completed with a choice of a super-strong magnetic clasp or a traditional hand-forged Sclasp. Both clasping techniques will be demonstrated. Some basic chainworking knowledge is helpful, but no experience is required. |
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I will be signing and selling copies of my first book, Handcrafting Chain and Bead Jewelry, along with a variety of ring-n-bead supply kits, handmade clasps, dynamic earrings, and unique portfolio of handcrafted jewelry art bracelets and necklaces.
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Learn to apply a variety of innovative wire-to-plier bead-setting techniques in this coldconnection class. Students will complete an 8-in. beaded flower chain bracelet. Bypassing the need for a hot torch, students will utilize simple hand tools to hold gemstone beads on Argentium silver wire, then set them into a dynamic chain design composed of flush-cut and tumbled Argentium sterling silver jump rings. Bracelets will be completed with a choice of a super-strong magnetic clasp or a traditional hand-forged S-clasp. Both clasping techniques will be demonstrated. Some basic chainworking knowledge is helpful, but no experience is required. |
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Looking for a creative boost to increase your jewelry repertoire? In this cold-connection workshop, students will complete an 8-in. beaded tripoli chain bracelet. Bypassing the need for a hot torch, students will utilize simple hand tools to hold gemstone beads on silver wire, then set them into a dynamic chain design composed of flush-cut and tumbled sterling silver jump rings. Bracelets will be completed with a choice of a super-strong magnetic clasp or a traditional hand-forged S-clasp. Both clasping techniques will be demonstrated. Some basic chain-working knowledge is helpful, but no experience is required. |
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In this cold-connection chain class, students will complete a triple tripoli triangle pendant. Bypassing the need for a hot torch, students will utilize simple hand tools to assemble a dynamic chain design composed of flush-cut and tumbled sterling silver jump rings. Some basic chainworking knowledge is helpful, but no experience is required.
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Explore the hidden potential of jump rings in this cold-connection chain class where students will complete a geometric flower quatrefoil pendant. Bypassing the need for a hot torch, students will utilize simple hand tools to assemble a dynamic chain design composed of flush-cut and tumbled sterling silver jump rings. Some basic chain-working knowledge is helpful, but no experience is required.
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The 13th annual Puget
Sound Bead Festival will be held at the newly built Tacoma Convention
Center and is produced by the good people at The Bead Factory in Olympia,
WA. To get more information or sign up for a workshop, visit their
website
or call their helpful staff at 1-888-500-BEAD. |
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Explore the hidden potential of jump rings in this cold-connection chain class. Students will complete an 8-in. serrated Byzantine chain bracelet. Bypassing the need for a hot torch, students will utilize simple hand tools to assemble a dynamic chain design composed of flush-cut and tumbled sterling silver jump rings. Bracelets will be completed with a choice of a super-strong magnetic clasp or a traditional hand-forged Sclasp. Both clasping techniques will be demonstrated. Some basic chainworking knowledge is helpful, but no experience is required.
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Friday, July 11th, 2008
9am - 5pm Suspended Tripoli Bracelet Looking for a creative boost to increase your jewelry repertoire? In this cold-connection workshop, students will complete an 8-in. beaded tripoli chain bracelet. Bypassing the need for a hot torch, students will utilize simple hand tools to hold gemstone beads on silver wire, then set them into a dynamic chain design composed of flush-cut and tumbled sterling silver jump rings. Bracelets will be completed with a choice of a super-strong magnetic clasp or a traditional hand-forged S-clasp. Both clasping techniques will be demonstrated. Some basic chain-working knowledge is helpful, but no experience is required.
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In this cold-connection chain class, students will complete a triple tripoli triangle pendant. Bypassing the need for a hot torch, students will utilize simple hand tools to assemble a dynamic chain design composed of flush-cut and tumbled sterling silver jump rings. Some basic chainworking knowledge is helpful, but no experience is required.
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Explore the hidden potential of jump rings in this cold-connection chain class where students will complete a geometric flower quatrefoil pendant. Bypassing the need for a hot torch, students will utilize simple hand tools to assemble a dynamic chain design composed of flush-cut and tumbled sterling silver jump rings. Some basic chain-working knowledge is helpful, but no experience is required. |
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August 3-10, 2008
- ART Unraveled Welcome to ART Unraveled, the mixed media art retreat where the mysteries of art are unraveled for you by the finest art instructors from around the U.S. and Canada. Experience the joy of spending 7 days surrounded by like-minded spirits immersed in art, camaraderie, contests and lots of fun! |
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After a keynote address, you can meet instructing artists, chat and enjoy their art in the Salon Ballroom at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, located at 2532 W. Peoria Ave. |
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Explore the hidden potential of your fingertips in
this 3-hour wire-wrapping workshop where we will complete two pair
of Woven earrings; featured in Scott's upcoming 2nd book, to be published
in the near future. After a demonstration on soldering loops and making
headpins with 19-gauge Argentium silver wire and a propane torch,
the class will use pre-made loops and headpin wires. The wires will
be formed into earring backs and the loops will be fulfilled by hand
weaving 24-gauge wire with a variety of bead sizes (2,3,4,6mm). Explore
the possibilities of design by color and shape, playing with positive
and negative shape relations into a balanced symmetry. Instructor
will provide printed instructions, all hand tools needed, and supply
kits containing sterling silver components and quality gemstone beads;
a 14/20 gold-filled option will be available at an additional fee.
Some basic wire working knowledge is helpful, but no experience necessary;
moderate hand-eye coordination required. |
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Discover the many expressions of silver in this 6-hour PMC & Chain bracelet workshop. Learn the basic techniques to stamp and mold PMC silver to create a richly textured and softly curved metal clay centerpiece that will be fired and finished over lunch. After the break we will utilize simple hand tools to assemble the Byzantine chain composed of pre-cut and tumbled jump rings, completed with choice of magnetic or s-clasp. This class is jam packed with valuable techniques and hints to inspire you. The project covers a wide range of skills taught by two best selling authors to expertly guide you through this one of a kind project. I will be co-teaching this class with fellow artist/
author Sherri
Haab. |
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Learn to apply a variety of innovative wire to plier
bead setting techniques in this 3-hour wire-wrapping workshop. We will
be completing two pair of Tornado-wrapped Earrings & one Triple
Tornado-wrapped Pendant; featured in Scott's upcoming 2nd book, to be
published in the near future. After a demonstration on making headpins
with 19-gauge Argentium silver wire and a propane torch, the class will
use pre-made headpin wires to secure a gemstone bead in 24-gauge wire
wrapping of implied tornado vortex. The remaining 19-gauge headpin wires
will be shaped into earring backs, formed into a centerpiece Pendant,
or combined into multiple chain patterns. Instructor will provide printed
instructions, all hand tools needed, and supply kits containing Argentium
sterling silver components and quality gemstone beads; a 14/20 gold-filled
option will be available at an additional fee. Some basic wire working
knowledge is helpful, but no experience necessary; moderate hand-eye
coordination required. |
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September 26-28, 2008 - Taos Ski Valley What could be better than attending a fascinating workshop
in an inspirational mountain setting at 9300 feet? Taos Ski Valley,
August 2008 will be home of the first Fall Art Workshop series. Renowned
local and national teachers will be holding weekend workshops from
August through October. To receive a workshop information pack please
contact the Taos Ski Valley chamber of Commerce at (505) 776-1413,
or call toll-free at: (800) 517-9816 ext. 1513, or email at: info@taosskivalley.com |
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Friday, September 26th, 2008 On the introductory evening we will be completeing a pair of Tornado-wrapped earrings as an informal get together. |
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Saturday, September
27th, 2008 In this two-day cold-connection intro-level workshop, participants will complete two bracelets and a pair of earrings. Bypassing the need for a hot-torch, we will utilize simple hand-tools to hold gemstone beads on silver wire and then set them into a dynamic chain design composed of flush-cut and tumbled silver jump rings. The first day will start by covering the basics of metals, round wire, variety of hand tools, aspect ratio of the jump rings, and history of the fabled Byzantine chain. I will demonstrate how to utilizing simple hand tools for wrapping wire into coils and hand-cutting jump rings. We will then be assembling pre-cut and tumbled 18-gauge sterling silver jump rings into the Byzantine chain, completed by adding sets of beads throughout the chain in a zigzagging pattern, as seen on the 1st book cover. The class will conclude with a demonstration on forging a sterling S-clasp utilizing a hammer against anvil. |
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Sunday, September
28th, 2008 On the second day we will learn to apply a variety of innovative wire to plier bead setting techniques in making the flower chain earrings, complete with handcrafted shepherd’s hook earring backs and embellished with semi-precious beads. These individual techniques will be developed with repetition in the building and assemblage of an 8-inch Beaded Flower bracelet, completed with a super-strong magnetic clasp. This class will conclude with the demonstration on handcrafting magnetic clasps. Some basic chain working knowledge is helpful, but no experience is required. Each day you will leave with a bracelet on your wrist and a healthy hobby under your hat. This is a good opportunity to do something fun together with a partner or a young teen! No experience necessary: Ages 14 and up. |
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October 1-6, 2008
- Art & Soul Art & Soul is a paper, fabric, jewelry and fiber arts retreat that brings a wide variety of skills and artistic talent together for a 5th year! Choose from dozens of mixed media workshops taught by internationally recognized instructors—designed to energize your creative spirit and reveal the secrets of your soul. Workshops will be posted online ??/??/08, with registration opening on ??/??/08. ? |
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In this 3-hour cold-connection chain workshop we will
complete a Triple Tripoli Triangle pendants from Scott’s third,
yet unpublished, book. Bypassing the need for a hot-torch, we will utilize
simple hand-tools to assemble dynamic chain design composed of flush-cut
and tumbled jump rings. Instructor will provide all hand tools needed
with supply kits containing sterling silver components; a 14/20 gold-filled
option will be available at an additional fee. Some basic chain working
knowledge is helpful, but no experience necessary; moderate hand-eye
coordination required. |
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Discover the many expressions of silver in this 6-hour PMC & Chain bracelet workshop. Learn the basic techniques to stamp and mold PMC silver to create a richly textured and softly curved metal clay centerpiece that will be fired and finished over lunch. After the break we will utilize simple hand tools to assemble the Byzantine chain composed of pre-cut and tumbled jump rings, completed with choice of magnetic or s-clasp. This class is jam packed with valuable techniques and hints to inspire you. The project covers a wide range of skills taught by two best selling authors to expertly guide you through this one of a kind project. I will be co-teaching this class with fellow artist/
author Sherri Haab. |
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In this 3-hour will explore the simplified soldering techniques of a new silver alloy known as Argentium® Sterling Silver. With a simple propane torch, participants will design and create their own unique pendant centerpiece from silver sheet, wire and rings. With a full explanation of this alloy’s amazing working properties, we will play with repetition pattern created by bulls-eye and infinity designs from a variety of ring sizes and overhanging rings that will allow seamlessly combined into chain patterns. No experience necessary; just a big smile and willingness to conquer the fear of flame. |
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Learn to apply a variety of innovative wire-to-plier
bead-setting techniques in this coldconnection class. Students will
complete an 8-inch beaded flower chain bracelet. Bypassing the need
for a hot torch, students will utilize simple hand tools to hold gemstone
beads on Argentium silver wire, then set them into a dynamic chain
design composed of flush-cut and tumbled Argentium sterling silver
jump rings. Bracelets will be completed with a choice of a super-strong
magnetic clasp or a traditional hand-forged S-clasp. Both clasping
techniques will be demonstrated. Some basic chainworking knowledge
is helpful, but no experience is required. |
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Melt away the winter blues with a sizzling Baja cruise learning hands-on skills and techniques with four contemporary jewelry artists. Join Wendy Wallin Malinow, Robert Dancik, Scott David Plumlee and Sherri Haab as they guide you step by step by step to create gallery worthy projects. Students will gain hands-on experience in a variety of mediums: precious metal clay, paper mache, polymer clay, Faux Bone™, chain making, Plexiglas, bead embellishments and the innovative use of found objects. Come Sail with us on this 5-day adventure with two fun filled workshop days aboard Carnival Cruise Line’s ship “Elation”. We have arranged for an exclusive area on board for our workshops and organized the class schedule to allow all participants to take each 3-hour workshop from all four instructors. Take home a bit of genius under your hat and a fistful of healthy hobbies to expand your jewelry craft repertoire. In addition to this holistic approach to mixed media jewelry making, we’re going to have a private catered cocktail party and a few surprises. Participant enrollment is limited: so sign up early, or you may miss the boat for this unique jewelry making tour of Baja California. Register at: www.seacruises.com/treasure or call (800) 795 - 1008 |
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Scroll down to view a catalogue of workshops offered that are organized by
class time and book title,
ranging from 3-hr earrings & pendants to 6-hr bracelets and 12-hour necklaces.
Workshops Offered
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Workshops Offered - Book #2
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Earrings - 3hr show single, double, long |
Woven-8
Earrings - 1hr show single, 8, three |
Flower Earring - 3hr |
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Tornado Byzantine Twined Tornado |
Twin design from B&B magazine |
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Beaded Tripoli Bracelet Serrated Byzantine |
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Knitted Quatrefoil |
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catalogue of workshops offered that are organized by class time and
book title, ranging from 3-hr earrings & pendants to 6-hr bracelets
and 12-hour necklaces. |
I supply printed handouts
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