February Class Schedule
Hey everyone! We have an exciting and busy month ahead! Join us for metal clay, wrapped bracelet, fun wire cuffs, cold connect and beginning lampwork classes all happening at the Bead Boutique in Altamonte Springs. You can call them at 1-407-574-7164 to reserve your seat today. Class sizes are limited to 7 for everything except the lampwork, which is limited to 3 per class. Also don’t forget our trunk show happening the 3rd, 4th & 5th at the Bead Boutique. We’ll be bringing our handmade silver, bronze, copper and lampwork treasures along with our full line of pewter, hammered glass and chain!
January 26th & 27th:
Chan-Luu Style Wrap Cuff $22 plus kit. 12-3, 3:30-6:30 -
Learn how to make the incredibly popular and
stylish ladder bracelets. In this class we’ll be creating a cuff-style bracelet
using thunder polish crystal, pewter and waxed cotton cord. Once you know the
technique the sky is the limit. Make multi-wrap Chan-Luu style bracelets,
anklets & necklaces! Kits are $7-10 each. Additional supplies available for
purchase in class to make more.
Friday February 3rd
~ Full Trunk Show – Pewter, lampwork, molds, etc.
~ 12-3 Molded Bronze Pendant and Earrings Class
Skill Level: Open to all. Fee: $65 + clay
This class combines the fun and ease of
bronze metal clay with 2 part mold making. You get to choose from a variety of
vintage buttons to create your own rubber mold. When the mold is ready we’ll use
bronze clay and your mold to make a beautiful pendant and earrings. You’ll
learn all you need to know to work and fire bronze clay as well as make molds
of your favorite found objects.
~ 3:30-6:30 Button Bounty in Metal Clay
Skill level: Open to all. Fee: $65 + clay.
Learn to craft your own buttons in metal clay. You’ll learn to roll, texture, shape, and use
molds with metal clay to create 2-hole and shank buttons! You’ll also learn how
to fire, finish and patina your buttons!
A great introduction to the world of metal clay!!
Saturday February 4th
~ Full Trunk Show
~ 12-3 Lovely Lentils
Skill level: Open to all. Fee: $65 + clay.
Another great way to try out metal clay or learn
a new skill! Find out what metal clay is all about as you make this 2-sided
lentil bead. I’ll show you how to roll, texture and shape each piece, join them
together, and then sand and prep for firing in a kiln. When it’s done we’ll
tumble, polish and patina the bead, then add a large jump ring to hang it from!
~3:30-6:30 What’s Your Inspiration Pendant
Skill Level: Open to all. Fee: $65 + clay.
This fun pendant is a great intro to metal clay.
We’ll show you how to roll, texture and shape each piece, add inspirational
words of your choice, drill holes and then sand and prep for firing in a kiln.
When it’s done we’ll tumble, polish and patina the pieces, and assemble the
finished pendant! Show off this fun pure silver pendant or give it as a gift to
someone you love!!
Friday February 10th
~Wire Chan-Luu Style Cuff – 12-3, 3:30-6:30
Skill level: Open to all. Fee: $35 plus kit
Learn to make these trendy bracelets using wire! In this class we’ll be creating a cuff-style bracelet using thunder
polish crystal, pewter and artistic wire.
Saturday February 11th
~Cold Connect Pendant, 12-3, 3:30-6:30
Skill level: Open to all. Fee: $35 plus kit.
Welcome to cold connections! In this beginner class you’ll learn how to use hole
punching, riveting, hammering, metal stamping and wire techniques along with inexpensive
materials such as nickel silver, copper and wire to create your own unique cold
connect pendant.
Thursday February 23rd
~ Intro To Lampworking 12-3, 3:30-6:30
Skill level: Open to all. Fee: $95 plus kit $15
Have you always wanted to try your hand at lampworking? This is the class for you! We’ll learn all about the basics of working on a torch, safety concerns and basic techniques for making borosilicate glass beads. Learn to work with different tools, types of glass and simple patterns. I leave lots of time to create and experiment. We’ll also cover annealing and cleaning of beads. A great way to get started with glass working!
Friday February 24th
~Intro To Lampworking 12-3, 3:30-6:30
Skill level: Open to all. Fee: $95 plus kit $15
Have you always wanted to try your hand at lampworking? This is the class for you! We’ll learn all about the basics of working on a torch, safety concerns and basic techniques for making borosilicate glass beads. Learn to work with different tools, types of glass and simple patterns. I leave lots of time to create and experiment. We’ll also cover annealing and cleaning of beads. A great way to get started with glass working!
Saturday February 25th
~Intro To Lampworking 12-3, 3:30-6:30
Skill level: Open to all. Fee: $95 plus kit $15
Have you always wanted to try your hand at lampworking? This is the class for you! We’ll learn all about the basics of working on a torch, safety concerns and basic techniques for making borosilicate glass beads. Learn to work with different tools, types of glass and simple patterns. I leave lots of time to create and experiment. We’ll also cover annealing and cleaning of beads. A great way to get started with glass working!
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