Stony Creek Bead
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Store Hours Closed Mondays Tues- Fri 10-6 Wed 10-7 Sat 10-4 Sun 10-2 |
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Dates to Remember for Stony Creek Bead: May 24-25 Closed for Memorial Day May 29 Closing at 4:30 May 30 Make-A-Wish Day
June 4-8 Closed for buying trip June 13 Beijo Bag purse party! 12-4 pm. June 20 Closed
July 4-6 Closed for Independence Day July 18 Buckaroo Bead Trunk Show 10-4 |
If you are not familiar with this brand of purse, come see what all the buzz is about! Bring a friend, or two. We all will have fun, because who does not love a great purse?
Buckaroo Bead Trunk Show.
July 18th 10-4.
Come early to the trunk show for the best selection. Sandra’s beads always go fast!
¤ - Denotes a class with a Stony Creek Bead Kit available.
Take the class and you can take 25% off your kit for that class!
May
Heavy Metal Bracelet Thursday, May 21 6-8 $30
Linked swirls of heavy gauge wire show off some of your favorite lampwork beads. Instructor: Sue Schwartzenberger
May 24-25 Closed for Memorial Day.
Sea Urchin Tuesday, May 26 6-8 $30
Upward Spiral Thursday, May 28 6-8 $30
Showcase your favorite bead (ours is brown pearls) in this easy and fast open rope. Students should already know the Wrapped Loop technique. Instructor: Sue Schwartzenberger
May 29~ We will be closing at 4:30 for a family event.
Simple Beaded Ring Saturday, May 30 10:30-1:30 $40
Create several sterling or gold-filled wire rings during this class. Choose one great bead and just wait for the compliments. Great introduction to using wire, yet fun for all levels. These rings make great gifts! Instructor: Dave Miller
Basic Stringing Sunday, May 31 11:30-1:30 $30
Basic does not mean boring! Learn simple elements of design, how to use the best tools for the job, and the techniques to pull it all together. It is hard to be creative if you do not understand the basics. Instructor: Sue Schwartzenberger
June
June 4-8 We will be closed to attend Bead & Button.
Earrings & More Tuesday, June 9 6-8 $30
The Wrapped Loop technique is essential for most types of jewelry making. Use it to make earrings, clasps, linked bracelets and necklaces, pendants, charms, and more. Expand your limits! Instant Gratification. Instructor: Sue Schwartzenberger
June 13- Beijo Bag purse party! 12-4 pm.
If you are not familiar with this brand of purse, come see what all the buzz is about! Bring a friend, or two. We all will have fun, because who does not love a great purse?
Topiary Necklace Sunday, June 14 11:30-1:30 $30
This garden-inspired necklace combines a large bead-encrusted sphere with Susan Bailey’s polymer clay “pods” to make a cool attention grabber. Students should already know the Basic Stringing and Wrapped Loop techniques. Instructor: Sue Schwartzenberger
Four-in-One Patchwork Bracelet Thursday, June 18 6-8 $30
Introduction to four basic stitches – Brick, Herringbone, Peyote, and Square Stitches. Put them all together and embellish it with wandering free-form ribbons. Finish it with a Peyote stitch toggle. Instructor: Sue Schwartzenberger
June 20 We will be closed for a family event.
Sparkle & Dazzle Bracelet Sunday, June 21 11:30-1:30 $30
We love cubes! Sparkly crystal or fire-polished beads line each edge of the bracelet. Make a beaded toggle and loop to complete the cuff. Instructor: Sue Schwartzenberger
Gumdrops Bracelet Tuesday, June 23 6-8 $30
Bright candy-colored circles are set on the surface of this flattened tubular bracelet. Make a fun bracelet using bright colors, or a sophisticated one using a serene palette. Both are equally beautiful. Instructor: Nancy LeBlanc
Dual Personality Thursday, June 25 6-8 $30
With two distinct faces, which will you choose today? One is a thick woven rope, while the other is simple stringing. Create a mood by adding a few “charming” words! Students should already know the Basic Stringing technique. Instructor: Sue Schwartzenberger
Beaded Bottles Saturday, June 27 1-3 $30
Recycle a small bottle into a piece of art! After you learn this technique, you may be tempted to embellish many more “stationary” objects! Instructor: Deet Newman
Basic Cabochon Pendant Sunday, June 28 10:30-1:30 $45
Dave provides valuable instructions on how to wrap a cabochon, form a bail, tool selection & use, and properties of sterling and gold-filled wire. The techniques learned in this class are the prerequisite for the Beaded Wire Bracelet (July 12th ) . Instructor: Dave Miller
¤Simply a Spiral Tuesday, June 30 6-8 $30
We tell beginner beaders that this necklace is a great place to start. However, the results are so stunning that we often have very advanced beaders asking, “How did you do that?” Try one of our kits to take the hassle out of the bead selection process. Instructor: Sue Schwartzenberger
July
Basic Stringing Tuesday, June 9 6-8 $30
Basic does not mean boring! Learn simple elements of design, how to use the best tools for the job, and the techniques to pull it all together. It is hard to be creative if you do not understand the basics. Instructor: Sue Schwartzenberger
July 4-6~ We will be closed for Independence Day.
Stunning Silver Chainmaille Bracelet Saturday, July 11 1:00 – 3:00 $30
This stunning bracelet is just one reason chainmaille is becoming a favorite amongst men & women alike! This class is for the determined beginner to intermediate student. Instructor: Lil Snyder
Beaded Wire Bracelet Sunday, July 12 10-2 $45
Choose sterling silver or gold-filled wire (or both!) to make this delicate beaded bangle that shows off a center row of crystals or other favorite beads. Dave’s Basic Cabochon Pendant class (June 28th) is a prerequisite. Instructor: Dave Miller
¤Fruitful Harvest Tuesday, July 14 6-8 $30
Instant Gratification - You should finish your bracelet in class. Choose from one of our fun kits (purple grapes or mixed fruit) or use your own creative mix. Students should already know the Basic Stringing technique. Instructor: Sue Schwartzenberger
Irish Moss Thursday, July 16 6-8 $30
Ireland is lucky enough to have two kinds of Irish Moss - one each from the sea and the land. Verdant green pearls, Czech glass, and seed beads form a lush necklace that is beautiful to look at as well as to touch. Students should already know the basic stringing technique. Instructor: Sue Schwartzenberger
July 18 Buckaroo Bead Trunk Show. 10-4
For those of you who are not familiar with Sandra Helms beads, we have just one question: Why not? Her beautiful beads work in any project you may have and they are priced right for today’s economy. Come see why Buckaroo Beads is fast becoming a customer favorite!
Chimera Lariat Sunday, July 19 11:30-1:30 $30
Controlled Chaos Thursday, July 23 6-8 $30
This embellished bracelet is mesmerizing. Careful, people will grab your wrist to get a closer look at this stunning bracelet! Instructor: Sue Schwartzenberger
Viking Knitting Bracelet Saturday, July 25 1-3 $30
Do not let the word “knitting” put you off - Viking Knitting is actually a weaving technique! Fun and fast, so you will probably want to make several of these! (The peyote bead in the picture is not part of this class. To learn the peyote stitch, see the Four-in-One Patchwork Bracelet on June 18.) Instructor: Linda Gurka
Use the basic Crochet stitch to make an eye - popping necklace. We have kits in lots of color choices, or you can design your own. Preparation before class is required. Students should already know the Wrapped Loop technique. Instructor: Sue Schwartzenberger
Free Form Tubular Bangle Tuesday, July 28 6-8 $30
Big, bold, and deceptively simple! Try one of our Bead Mixes or use up your leftovers from previous projects. Instructor: Sue Schwartzenberger
Earrings & More Thursday, July 30 6-8 $30
The Wrapped Loop technique is essential for most types of jewelry making. Use it to make earrings, clasps, linked bracelets and necklaces, pendants, charms, and more. Expand your limits! Instant Gratification. Instructor: Sue Schwartzenberger
August
Double Cross Chainmaille Bracelet Saturday, August 1 1-3 $30
A play on geometry- round rings interconnect to form a square chain. This class is for the determined beginner to intermediate student. Instructor: Lil Snyder
Twist with a Twist Sunday, August 2 11:30-1:30 $30
Come into the store to see this very cool bracelet with high ridges and woven valleys. Our limited photography skills do not do this one justice! Instructor: Sue Schwartzenberger
Free Form Peyote Cuff Tuesday, August 4 6-8 $30
Free your inner artist – think of this as 3-D sculpture for your wrist. Choose rich colors and a variety of bead shapes and sizes for the best effect. Instructor: Sue Schwartzenberger
Citrus Pop Saturday, August 8 10:30-12:30 $30
You have been asking for this class, and we finally have it! Register early so we can have your favorite color of Swarovski crystals ready for you. Instructor: Sue Schwartzenberger
Retro Earrings Tuesday, August 11 6-8 $30
¤The Cha-Cha Bracelet Thursday, August 13 6-8 $30
A Stony Creek original, this lush, flowing bracelet is all about loving beads! The techniques are easy, yet the end result is phenomenal! Complete kits are available. Instructor: Sue Schwartzenberger
Bird Nest Necklace Saturday, August 15 10:30-12:30 $30
Sue created this necklace after this l-o-n-g winter. She was so happy that Spring had arrived and birds were busy building nests. This is her tribute to birds everywhere for their year-round entertainment. Students should already know the Basic Stringing technique. Instructor: Sue Schwartzenberger
Earrings & More Sunday, August 16 11:30-1:30 $30
The Wrapped Loop technique is essential for most types of jewelry making. Use it to make earrings, clasps, linked bracelets and necklaces, pendants, charms, and more. Expand your limits! Instructor: Sue Schwartzenberger
¤Crystal Infinity Bracelet Thursday, August 20 6-8 $30
Simply beautiful. Full of sparkle and flash, yet quick-to-make. You will wear this bracelet home from class. Instructor: Sue Schwartzenberger
Heirloom Earrings Saturday, August 22 10:30 - 2:30 $45
Choose sterling or gold wire and a few sparkly beads to create these beautiful oval drop earrings. Make a pair for each of your holiday outfits. Instructor: Dave Miller
Basic Stringing Tuesday, August 25 6-8 $30
Basic does not mean boring! Learn simple elements of design, how to use the best tools for the job, and the techniques to pull it all together. It is hard to be creative if you do not understand the basics. Instructor: Sue Schwartzenberger
¤Lovat Bracelet Thursday, August 27 6-8 $30
With just a slight twist to a classic stitch you can make this easy-to-wear cuff. We have kits in lots of colors. Instructor: Sue Schwartzenberger
¤Roundabout Bracelet Saturday, August 29 11:30-1:30 $30
You have to see this bracelet in person; the picture does not do it justice! Czech glass, seed beads, and crystals woven into a shaped cuff that conforms to your wrist. It attracts attention, so be ready - perfect strangers may grab your wrist to get a closer look! Instructor: Sue Schwartzenberger
Fringed Cuff Sunday, August 30 11:30-1:30 $30
This fun new bracelet has so much movement it is spellbinding. While this bracelet looks daunting, because of the size, it really is a project for any skill level - beginners to advance are all welcomed. (Note: This bracelet was photographed flat, but final project is on a rounded form. See actual sample in the store.) Instructor: Sue Schwartzenberger
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Private Lessons ~ Please note that many of our classes have prerequisites. If the timing is wrong, or if our scheduled classes do not fit into your busy calendar, consider taking a private lesson to learn the prerequisite technique, or any other technique as well! Call the store for available times.
- Individuals can schedule sessions during our regular business hours.
- Groups of two or more people can start their session as late as 6:00 PM. The evenings fill up fast, so contact us to see what is currently available.
- Sorry, no kid’s parties - participants must be teenagers or older.
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Class Sign-Up & Attendance Policies The following policies are in place to insure an enjoyable learning environment for students and to express respect for the teacher and your fellow students.
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