Stony Creek Bead’s Class Schedule 

September - December 2009

 

September

Free Form Crochet Necklace         Thursday, September 3          6-8              $30

Use a 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

 

Sunday/Monday 6^th & 7^th- Closed for Labor Day

 

Basic Stringing                       Thursday, September 10        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

Turtle Soup Beads Trunk Show

Susan Bailey of Turtle Soup Beads is an internationally known bead artist who sells her polymer clay beads world wide - from Michigan (her home state,) throughout the United States, to across the world - including a large following of customers in Japan. 

 

Many of her finished pieces of jewelry have won competitions.  Her opulent pieces are always swathed in her colorful beads.  Susan says that, “Since my polyclay beads are so very light, I like to use an abundance of beads in my jewelry designs.  The result is a light, striking piece of jewelry.”  Come early to have the best selection of these incredible beads!

 

Poor Woman’s Tennis Bracelet      Sunday, September 13    11:30-1:30            $30

This dainty bracelet project is the perfect introduction to Right Angle Weave.  Make several in your favorite crystal color and stack them on your wrist.  Consider taking this class first if you are planning on taking the Angle Bangle on October 24^th.  Instructor:  Elizabeth Thompson

Stretchy Cuff   Thursday, September 17   6-8    $30

Many of you have asked for a project made with elastic thread, so here it is!  Contrary to popular belief, one size does NOT fit all, but with the proper fit, this is one of the most comfortable bracelets to wear.  Instructor: Sue Schwartzenberger

 

Squiggly Chainmaille Bracelet     Saturday, September 19    1-3    $30

A great “new classic” rope-style bracelet.  Sign up early to  reserve your spot in this class.  Instructor: Lil Snyder

A lovely Autumn variation of our classic favorite - The Cha-Cha.  We have leaf mixes available, or chose your own favorite color way.  Instructor: Sue Schwartzenberger

 

 

Earrings and More   Thursday, September 24   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

 

Transition Rainbow      Saturday, September 26       10:30-12:30     $30

What’s your favorite half of the color wheel?  Use a mix of bead sizes and colors to explore the free-form Peyote Stitch.  Instructor: Sue Schwartzenberger

This was named after the colors used in the sample project, so if lavender is not your thing, make your  “Mist” in your favorite color!  A simple, yet elegant, way to showcase your lampwork & polymer clay beads.  Student should already know the basic stringing technique.  Instructor: Sue Schwartzenberger

 

October

Basic Stringing                                 Thursday, October 1    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

Saturday, October 3               10 am - 4 pm

Hager Studios Lampwork Bead Show              

After just one look at Susan Matych-Hager’s beads (Hager Studios), it is no wonder why her beads and finished jewelry pieces have won competitions such as the Convergence: Contemporary Design with Art-Glass Beads (sponsored by International Society of Glass Bead Makers & Bead and Button Magazine).  Susan’s beads have also recently appeared in Bead & Button magazine. 

 

Her beautiful focal beads, along with the fabulous companion pieces, do sell out fast, so please come early.

For days when you just have to flaunt it, or for wearing during an evening out on the town, this necklace will make a statement! This necklace requires an investment of time, but the techniques are easy enough for a determined beginner. Instructor: Sue Schwartzenberger

 

Opulent Crystal Shag   Tuesday, October 6      6-8    $30

Directional stitching of the base encourages the lavish strands to flow away from the luxurious center section of this sparkly gem of a bracelet.   Previous seed bead work is helpful.  Instructor:  Sue Schwartzenberger

 

Sweet Endings     Thursday, October 8    6-8    $30

Do you have some partially finished projects      languishing on your work table because you do not know how to finish them?  Bring them to class and we’ll figure out the best solution.  You will also learn a sliding knot clasp, how to pull together multiple strands, and how to shape a simple S-hook. Instructor: Sue Schwartzenberger

 

Basic Wire Bangle   Saturday, October 10             10:30-2:30            $45

Learn basic wire-wrapping techniques and take home a finished bangle.  You can choose sterling or 14K gold-filled wire, or combine them so you can wear this bangle with everything!  Instructor: Dave Miller

 

Viking Knitting Bracelet     Sunday, October 4    11:30-1:30  $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 October 27^th or consider a private lesson.)  Instructor:  Linda Gurka

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

 

Artists of all levels are welcome!  Learn a few basic stitches to get going, then, open your mind to the possibilities of “painting” with beads.  Instructor: Sue Schwartzenberger

 

This pretty bracelet has layers upon layers of sterling rings.  Instructor: Lil Snyder

 

Bright carnival colors enhance the easy rhythm of this stitch.  Pick just a few beads to show off with a bit of fringe. Instructor: Elizabeth Thompson

 

Crystal Vineyard       Thursday, October 22            6-8              $30

Embellish the top of a stitched bracelet with vines of seed beads and crystals.  This is a basic stitch that has a lot of visual impact!  Instructor: Sue Schwartzenberger

After you learn how to make this 3-D Right Angle Weave bangle, you will want one in every color!  Students must already be proficient in basic RAW (NOT for beginners!)  If you need help with the right angle weave, consider taking a private lesson or the Poor Woman’s Tennis Bracelet on September 13^th.  Instructor:  Cherie Ann Creger

 

Helix Bracelet      Sunday, October 25      11:30-1:30  $30

If our DNA was made from beads, this just might be what it would look like! Instructor:  Cherie Ann Creger

 

Four-in-One Patchwork   Tuesday, October 27        6-8    $30

Great introduction to several beadweaving stitches - Square, Brick, Herringbone and Peyote stitches.  Use the class samples and some ribbons of free-form stitches to make a great bracelet. Instructor: Sue Schwartzenberger

 

Sweet Jelly Chains                 Thursday, October 29    6-8                $30

We used Buckaroo Beads Jelly beads in luscious colors along with colored chain to cook up a yummy necklace.  This is a great project to learn the wrapped loop technique (which is also used for earrings, pendants & more).  Instructor: Sue Schwartzenberger

 

Remember playing with Shrinky Dinks™ when  you were young?  If you missed out on that experience, find out now how much fun it is.  Make charms, pendants, name tags, etc!  Instructor: Sue Schwartzenberger

 

November

Earrings and More       Sunday, November 1     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!  Instant Gratification.  Instructor: Sue Schwartzenberger

 

Black Tie Affair              Tuesday, November 3            6-8              $30

Beadwork ovals alternate with gorgeous faceted pearls to give this bracelet a very dressy look. Instructor: Sue Schwartzenberger

 

Russian Sunrise                      Thursday, November 5           6-8              $30

A fun little St. Petersburg Chain.  So fast to make and so fun to wear!  Instructor: Sue Schwartzenberger

 

Saturday, November 7    10 am - 4 pm

Buckaroo Beads Lampwork Bead Trunk Show

Clean and crisp designs, incredible color combinations, and a great price point have made Sandra Helm of Buckaroo Beads a favorite among our customers for a while now.  The world will soon discover her, and her beads, as they will be a featured part of The Challenge in the February/March, 2010, issue of Beadwork.  

 

Be sure to arrive early to this trunk show!  The last time Sandra was here, there was a lot of “friendly fighting” between customers over her beads!  This is a great opportunity to pick out artisan beads to make unique holiday and hostess gifts.

 African Sunset   Sunday, November 8      11:30-1:30            $30

Rich twilight colors shine in this embellished Right Angle Weave bracelet.  Instructor: Sue Schwartzenberger

 

Snappy Crystal Square   Tuesday, November 10      6-8    $30

Learn a “new version” of the peyote stitch and make this bracelet in a snap!  Use of a unique closure makes it possible to change the color of the Swarovski crystal square.   Instructor: Sue Schwartzenberger

 

 Stick Candy Bracelet    Thursday, November 12     6-8   $30

Choose colors that represent your favorite stick candy - our sample is shown in swirling peppermint stripes!  Instructor: Sue Schwartzenberger

 

Learn basic wire-wrapping techniques and take home ready-to-wear pendant.  Dave provides valuable instructions on how to wrap a cabochon, form a bail, tool selection & use, and properties of sterling and gold-filled wire.  Instructor:  Dave Miller

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

Reminiscent of rail road tracks, this bracelet can be dainty or bold depending on which beads you choose.  Instructor: Sue Schwartzenberger

Open and airy, made with both sterling silver and gold-filled rings, you’ll wear this with everything- from jeans to evening dress.  Instructor:  Lil Snyder

 

The big beaded-beads are made from vintage German treasures found languishing in an old warehouse.  We have added Buckaroo Beads’ ruffled Wavy Disks to enhance the sense of the past.  Student should already know the wrapped loop technique.  Instructor: Sue Schwartzenberger

 

Thursday, November 26 - Closed for Thanksgiving

 

You might end up with a pendant, a bracelet, or a frame-able piece of art.  Open to artists of all levels - you can consider yourself a bead artist on completing this piece!  Learn the few basic stitches to get going, then, open your mind to the possibilities of “painting” with beads.  Instructor: Sue Schwartzenberger

Alternate chain with wire-wrapped pearl sections for a not-so-basic pearl necklace.  Instructor: Sue Schwartzenberger

A light-and-bright introduction to the art of Chainmaille.  Use colorful rubber rings and metal jump rings for this project.  Instructor: Sue Schwartzenberger

 

Dangly Bookmark       Saturday, December 5           10:30-12:30             $30

For your favorite book or as a present for teachers, friends & family.  Use the wrapped loop technique (which is also used for earrings, pendant s& more) to create this fun gift.  Instructor: Sue Schwartzenberger

 

Basic Stringing             Sunday, December 6              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

 

Gilded Berries               Thursday, December 10                  6-8              $30

The glow of gold and cranberry beads make this a perfect holiday bracelet. A base is generously topped with more of Buckaroo Beads treasures.  The picture does NOT do this one justice!  Instructor: Sue Schwartzenberger

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

Use lots of your favorite seed bead colors to complement a few pretty beads. Makes a great gift!  Instructor: Sue Schwartzenberger

 

Linked swirls of heavy gauge wire show off some of your favorite lampwork beads.  Instructor: Sue Schwartzenberger

 

Stony Creek Bead                

          & Gallery

2060 Whittaker Road ~ Ypsilanti, MI  48197

Phone: 734.544.0904   E-Mail: StonyCreekBead@hotmail.com

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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. Do Not Wear Perfume (or strongly perfumed lotions, etc.) the day of class.  Several of the teachers and students have allergies, asthma, or sensitivities to perfume.  Please be considerate in this matter. Prices listed are for the teacher fee only.  Materials are extra.  A tool kit (pliers, cutters, scissors, etc.) is available for your use during class.  Exception: Beading needles for thread-work classes. Payment in full is required at the time you sign up for a class.  We accept phone registrations with a credit card. You must pre-register so we may prepare properly. We reserve the right to cancel any class where the minimum number of students is not met. No refund will be given if you cancel less than 48 hours prior to class. Only the students signed up for class may attend.  Family or friends cannot “hang out” in the classroom. Students must be at least 13 years old. Please arrive 15-20 minutes before class starts.  Due to time limitations, teachers will not be able to repeat instructions if you are late. Cell phones and pagers must be set to “courtesy mode.”  Please step outside the classroom to answer the call or have the conversation.  No exceptions. If you normally wear glasses to read, bead, or do other crafts please bring your glasses to class.