Tucson 2010
Keep an eye on my calendar of classes page to see scheduled dates for some of these same classes later this year.
CREATE YOUR STYLE in Tucson, a CRYSTALLIZED™ - Swarovski Elements event
As a CREATE YOUR STYLE Ambassador, I will be sharing my ideas for using CRYSTALLIZED™ - Swarovski Elements in two demonstrations. On February 2, I will show the pairing of the new Xilion beads with Crystal Pearls using a classic freehand knotting technique. And for those who want to see the use of a jig to fabricate wire connections for earrings, I will be giving a second demonstration on February 4.
Download the event brochure for dates and times of all the demonstrations and see the CREATE YOUR STYLE Tucson 2010 web page for location and registration details.
J.O.G.S.
During January and February 2010, I will be offering classes at the J.O.G.S. Gem & Jewelry Show at the Tucson Expo Center, 3750 E Irvington Rd, Tucson, AZ 85714. Please browse my class offerings below and then follow the link to register at the J.O.G.S./Art Bead Circle website.
- "Helixed & Twined
Sterling Wire Stone Pendant" - Sunday, January 31, 2010, 1:30 pm - 6:00 pm
- and again on
- Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 10:30 am - 2:30 pm
| Participants: | 15 students, All levels |
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| Class Fee: | $90 |
| Kit fee: | $50 |
Create a frame of Sterling Silver wires with this basket-weaving technique. Showcase a large stone bead in the frame you form. Weave in complementing CRYSTALLIZED™ - Swarovski Elements beads. Embellish with briolettes or other dangles. Perfect to hang as a pendant from cord or chain.
| Technique: | Wire manipulation - forming, coiling, twining with beads |
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| Tools and Materials to Bring: | Students should bring their own pliers sets, including a good cutter. Economy pliers and cutters will be available to share in class. Bring a task lamp, extension cord and personal magnification, if needed. |
| Kit: | Large flat stone bead, Sterling Silver (or Argentium silver) wires in 3 gauges, complementing crystal beads, practice wire available for use in class. |
(a separate window will open for the J.O.G.S./Art Bead Circle website)
- "Big 'n Bold Wire Crochet Necklace"
- Wednesday, February 3, 2010, 10:00 am- 2:00 pm
- and again on
- Monday, February 8, 2010, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
| Participants: | 15 students, All levels |
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| Class Fee: | $90 |
| Kit fee: | $60 |
Learn wire crochet and add lustrous and sparkling CRYSTALLIZED™ - Swarovski Elements beads. Color choices will be available. Learn sizing and closing techniques and wear this light and wonderful necklace out the door.
| Technique: | Wire manipulation - crocheting with wire and beads and finishing with a clasp and extension |
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| Tools and Materials to Bring: | Students should bring their own pliers sets, including a good cutter. Economy pliers and cutters will be available to share in class. Bring a task lamp, extension cord and personal magnification, if needed. |
| Kit: | A color choice kit to include: 3 spools of colored copper wire; approximately 25 crystal beads in various shapes and sizes; crochet hook in the suitable size; clasp and extension chain. |
(a separate window will open for the J.O.G.S./Art Bead Circle website)
- ""Big 'n Gold Wire Crochet Cuff Bracelet"
- Sunday, January 31, 2010, 1:30 pm - 6:00 pm
- and again on
- Monday, February 8, 2010, 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
| Participants: | 15 students, All levels |
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| Class Fee: | $90 |
| Kit fee: | $60 |
Learn wire crochet and add lustrous and sparkling CRYSTALLIZED™ - Swarovski Elements beads. Bead and wire color choices will be available. Learn sizing and finishing techniques to create this bold cuff of color and texture.
| Technique: | Wire manipulation - crocheting with wire and beads and finishing with a clasp |
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| Tools and Materials to Bring: | Students should bring their own pliers sets, including a good cutter. Economy pliers and cutters will be available to share in class. Bring a task lamp, extension cord and personal magnification, if needed. |
| Kit: | A color choice kit to include: 3 spools of colored copper wire; approximately 25 crystal beads in various shapes and sizes; crochet hook in suitable size; toggle clasp and rings; and practice wire available for use in class. |
(a separate window will open for the J.O.G.S./Art Bead Circle website)
- "Spiral Galaxy Sterling Silver Neckpiece"
- Friday, February 5, 2010, 10:00 am- 2:00 pm
| Participants: | 15 students, All levels |
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| Class Fee: | $90 |
| Kit fee: | $60 |
With this original segmented design, understand the many spiral variations that are so elemental to wire jewelry. Have an out-of-this-world experience working with the proper tools and techniques to create a neckpiece with a focal segment, detachable pendant, pendant hanger, and clasp.
| Technique: | Wireworking |
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| Tools and Materials to Bring: | Students should bring their own pliers sets, including a good cutter. Economy pliers and cutters will be available to share in class. Bring a task lamp, extension cord and personal magnification, if needed. |
| Kit: | All Sterling Silver wires and jump rings needed for the various segments of a neckpiece. A pendant and stone beads and CRYSTALLIZED™ - Swarovski Elements beads will be made available to students to choose from. |
(a separate window will open for the J.O.G.S./Art Bead Circle website)
- "Vintage Vines Briolette Earrings"
- Friday, February 5, 2010, 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
| Participants: | 18 students, All levels |
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| Class Fee: | $78 |
| Kit fee: | $55 |
Brilliant briolette crystals drip from vintage bronze chain and leaves. Attach the CRYSTALLIZED™ - Swarovski Elements beads in the number and color order of your choice. Use wirework techniques to form vintage-style earpost frames with crystal stones to customize these stunning earrings.
| Technique: | Earring-making to include forming coiled wire posts, opening and closing jump rings, creating bead dangles and gluing crystals |
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| Tools and Materials to Bring: | Students should bring their own pliers sets, including a good cutter. Economy pliers and cutters will be available to share in class. Bring a task lamp, extension cord and personal magnification, if needed. |
| Kit: | CRYSTALLIZED™ - Swarovski Elements briolette beads; flat back crystal stones; colored wire for forming posts and frame; vintage bronze leaves, chain and jump rings; earring backs. |
(a separate window will open for the J.O.G.S./Art Bead Circle website)
- "Helixed and Twined
Wire and Crystal Earrings" - Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 3:00 pm- 6:00 pm
| Participants: | 15 students, All levels |
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| Class Fee: | $78 |
| Kit fee: | $40 |
This helixed and twined original design is reminiscent of a shadow box into which a CRYSTALLIZED™ - Swarovski Elements twist coin bead is showcased. Students will learn forming and sizing techniques to create a matching pair of earrings.
| Technique: | Wire Manipulation/Weaving |
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| Tools and Materials to Bring: | Students should bring their own pliers sets, including a good cutter. Economy pliers and cutters will be available to share in class. Bring a task lamp, extension cord and personal magnification, if needed. |
| Kit: | All Sterling Silver/Argentium wires needed to complete a pair of 2" earrings. A pair of CRYSTALLIZED™ - Swarovski Elements twist coin beads and complimenting crystal dangles will be included. |
(a separate window will open for the J.O.G.S./Art Bead Circle website)