Below is a list of our upcoming classes! If you would like to participate in one of these classes, give us a call at (360) 588-6994 to sign up or send an email to lionlady2@aol.com.
If you don't see the class you’re looking for, or can’t find a time that works with your schedule, give us a call, and we'll be glad to work with you! Or perhaps you have a special design (one torn from the pages of a magazine or borne from the fertile soils of your own imagination) and you need guidance in bringing it to fruition, we'll work with you to help you reach your creative goals!
BEGINNING BEADING
Friday, Sept 3 11:00 - 1:00 pm
Class Fee: $15.00 + materials
Instructor: Marsha Ross
This very basic beading class is a great way to begin to learn the art of beading! We will cover many different beading techniques, including what types of beads are available, as well as metal findings, clasps, crimps and what type of beading wire to use. We will also introduce you to basic beading tools, as well as how to use them. You will learn how to create and close off a unique beaded bracelet or necklace that you can wear home! Our techniques are simple and easy to understand and you will be amazed at how your imagination will be sparked into creating beautiful one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces!
This class is now available for groups! If your group has 5 or more students, you will receive a 10% discount! Call (360) 588-6994 to schedule your class!
INTRO TO PMC
Saturday, Sept 4 11:00 - 5:00 pm
$99.00 (Includes all material and lunch)
Instructor: Howard Ross
Skill Level: Beginner
Precious Metal Clay (PMC) is the precious metal of the new millennium! It is available for anyone who wants to create their own silver jewelry! PMC is made of pure silver powder that is combined with water and a binder. When the clay is dry, it is fired, which burns away the binder leaving 99.9% pure silver.
In this introductory class, you will learn the basic skills you need to work with PMC. You will actually create two to three pieces of beautiful silver jewelry using our easy-to-understand techniques, including texturing, designing, and firing your piece with a torch! You will also learn how to use a kiln and will combine glass cabochons with one of your designs. This informative class includes your clay, an instruction book, and lots of additional written information!
After you have taken the basic PMC class, treat yourself to some of the advanced classes where specific projects are made using advanced techniques!
MAKE YOUR OWN CLASPS
Wednesday, September 8 5:30-9:30
Class Fee: $15.00 + materials
Instructor: Sunni Bergeron
Skill Level: ALL
Have you ever finished a piece of jewelry and don’t have a clasp or can’t find just the "right" one? You want something really UNIQUE, and you need it right now! Or the one you want costs more than you are willing to pay? The easy fix is to make your own! In four short hours you will walk away with a handful of different simple clasps. Learn how to modify your tools to prevent damage to the wire. Learn how to avoid repetitive stress injury from the small motions used while making jewelry. Come one, come all—beginners to advanced wire workers are welcome.
BEGINNING WIREWORK & EARRINGS (CLASS FULL)
Thursday, September 9 6:00-9:00
Class Fee: $15.00 + materials
Instructor: Marsha
Skill Level: Beginner
In this very basic wirework class, you will learn how to make wrapped bead links. This is one of the most important skills that you need to know for jewelry-making! It can be used for earrings, bracelets, necklaces, anklets and any other type of jewelry you can think of!
A wrapped bead link connects two jewelry components with each other. This is one of my most favorite jewelry skills, and I have made many earrings, necklaces and bracelets with this technique! After learning this simple skill, you will never buy department-store jewelry again!
This class is now available for groups! If your group has 5 or more students, you will receive a 10% discount! Call (360) 588-6994 to schedule your class!
BEGINNING WIRE-WRAPPING
Saturday, September 11 11:00 - 2:00
Class Fee: $15.00 + materials
Instructor: Darlene Klister
Skill Level: ALL
Wire wrapping isn't difficult - all you need to learn are a few basic techniques and you will be ready to create your own unique wrapped cabochon! Finish at least one wrapped piece during class. Use copper wire, craft, or sterling silver wire and a few tools provided at class . . . wire cutters, round nose and flat nose pliers. We have a fun time and you will be pleased with your results!
PEYOTE PRAYER WHEEL BRACELET
Thursday, September 16 11:00 - 2:00
Class Fee: $15.00 + materials
Instructor: Marsha Ross
Skill Level: ANY
This bracelet was aptly named due to the beaded segment's resemblance to the ancient prayer wheel used by Buddhists. It is made of Japanese seed beads, pewter findings and Thunder Polish crystals. You will learn how to make a peyote tube in this class, and should be able to finish your bracelet during class!
This class is now available for groups! If your group has 5 or more students, you will receive a 10% discount! Call (360) 588-6994 to schedule your class!
"CHARM"-ING METAL STAMPING
Thursday, September 16 6:00 - 9:00
Class Fee: $45.00 (includes materials)
Instructor: Howard Ross
Skill Level: ALL
MAKE YOUR OWN CHARMS!! In this class, you will make two personalized charms out of copper and sterling silver! We will be teaching you the basic metal stamping techniques, using letters, stamps and tools. You will learn how to anneal, stamp, pickle, finish and harden your pieces. By the end of the class, you will have made a custom necklace that you can wear out of the store!
This class is now available for groups! If your group has 5 or more people in it, you will receive a 20% discount!
BEGINNING BEADING
Friday, September 17 11:00 - 1:00 pm
Class Fee: $15.00 + materials
Instructor: Marsha Ross
This very basic beading class is a great way to begin to learn the art of beading! We will cover many different beading techniques, including what types of beads are available, as well as metal findings, clasps, crimps and what type of beading wire to use. We will also introduce you to basic beading tools, as well as how to use them. You will learn how to create and close off a unique beaded bracelet or necklace that you can wear home! Our techniques are simple and easy to understand and you will be amazed at how your imagination will be sparked into creating beautiful one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces!
This class is now available for groups! If your group has 5 or more students, you will receive a 10% discount! Call (360) 588-6994 to schedule your class!
DICHROIC GLASS PENDANTS
Saturday, September 18 11:00 - 2:00
Class Fee: $45.00 (Includes all materials)
Instructor: Howard Ross
Skill Level: ANY
MAKE BEAUTIFUL DICHROIC GLASS PENDANTS! In this class you will learn how to properly handle glass, including cutting, assembling and firing. By the end of the class, you will have enough knowledge to repeat the process on your own, AND . . . you will have TWO beautiful dichroic glass pendants!
BASIC SOLDERING
Sunday, September 19 1:00-5:00
Instructor: Howard Ross
Class Fee: $45.00 (Includes all materials)
Skill Level: ANY
This class is HOT STUFF! It is an in-depth, basic soldering class that will teach you how to use soldering torches! You will first learn the basic safety procedures when using torches, then you will have a hands-on experience in making a simple linked bracelet that will cover the basics of soldering, taking you all the way through preparing your metals, which solders to use and why, and how to finish it. This class fills up quickly, so register now to reserve your space!
HEART-2-HEART BRACELET
Wednesday, September 22 12:00 - 4:00
Class Fee: $15.00 + materials
Instructor: Sunni Bergeron
Skill Level: ALL
All you need to create this beautiful bracelet is some wire and a couple of basic tools! In this 4-hour class, you will learn the art of working with wire, bending it correctly, and creating links that will hook together to make this eye-catching bracelet!
GARDEN FLOWERS BRACELET
Thursday, September 23 1:00 - 4:00
Class Fee: $15.00 + materials
Instructor: Marsha Ross
Skill Level: ANY
Don't you miss all the beautiful flowers that we saw during the Spring and Summer? I kind of felt like I needed to continue to see the beautiful colors that I love, so this pretty bracelet "just fit the bill!" This is an easy pattern to learn, and you can make it any any colors that you like!
INTRODUCTION TO ENAMELING
Friday, September 24 12:00 - 4:00
Class Fee: $45.00 (includes materials)
Instructors: Christie Schoebel & Marsha Ross
Skill Level: ALL
Add a new dimension to copper, brass and silver without breaking your budget! Enameling is a great way to add color to metals. You will learn the proper firing techniques to easily add color (enamel) to metal. Students will create fun charms for pendants, earrings or bracelets.
BEGINNING WIREWORK & EARRINGS
Saturday, September 25 11:00-2:00
Class Fee: $15.00 + materials
Instructor: Marsha Ross
Skill Level: Beginner
In this very basic wirework class, you will learn how to make wrapped bead links. This is one of the most important skills that you need to know for jewelry-making! It can be used for earrings, bracelets, necklaces, anklets and any other type of jewelry you can think of!
A wrapped bead link connects two jewelry components with each other. This is one of my most favorite jewelry skills, and I have made many earrings, necklaces and bracelets with this technique! After learning this simple skill, you will never buy department-store jewelry again!
This class is now available for groups! If your group has 5 or more students, you will receive a 10% discount! Call (360) 588-6994 to schedule your class!
4-IN-1 CHAIN MAILLE BRACELET
Sunday, September 26 1:00-4:00
Class Fee: $15.00 + materials
Instructor: Special Guest Instructor, Barbara Black
Skill Level: Beginner
Our special guest instructor, Barbara Black, of Palm Springs, CA, will help you discover the world of creativity available in jump ring jewelry, pieces created by linking individual rings of copper or sterling silver!
You will learn how to make this beautiful bracelet, as well as the different qualities of metals and tools, what to use and what not to use, the gauges of wire, and of course the techniques for putting together the jump rings into a gorgeous original piece you'll be proud to wear, give, or sell. Buying a piece of pre-made chain jewelry can be very expensive... Save yourself some money and make your own!
HOW TO RECYCLE OLD JEWELRY!
Thursday, September 30 - 6:00-9:00
Class Fee: $15.00 + materials
Instructor: Darlene Klister
This is a highly-requested class that will teach you how to incorporate recycled elements into trendy original jewelry!
Bring all those trinkets and treasures you have been collecting! Raid your grandma's old jewelry and button box for old costume jewelry, cool buttons and old watches. But don't stop there, think "outside the jewelry box" to coins, tokens, game pieces or anything else that is small and interesting! You will be guided through design and assembly of your treasures and you can select additional items at the store!
Skill Level: Beginner