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Classes, Fall 2011 Cabochon Creativity Do you have flat-back stones (cabochons) that don’t have a hole? Want to do something creative with it without the risk of drilling a hole? Learn to capture the cabochon with seed beads, using the peyote stitch, to create a beautiful bezel that will set off your beautiful stone. The area surrounding it can be enhanced with additional beading techniques, thereby making it a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Fee: $30, includes lunch. Discount on all materials and supplies purchased on the day of class. Advance registration is required. Seating is limited. (Please see cancellation policy below.) New! Caterpillar Bracelet It's fun, elegant and classy! Use brick stitch and fringe to highlight a special stone or lampwork bead to draw attention to your wrist and creative talents. You will get oodles of compliments, and will probably even have to fight away those who want to buy it right off your wrist! Fee: $30, includes lunch. Discount on all materials and supplies purchased onthe day of class. Advance registration required. Seating is limited. (Please see cancellation policy below.) Converge Necklace This elegant necklace is a real show-stopper. But you will see that it is quite fast and easy to make. Love Swarovski crystals? Well, this project uses beautiful crystal buttons that are woven together to make a real "AHH" statement. This class includes all materials needed, and you will be able to take home your completed project Fee: $65, includes the kit used for this project, as well as lunch. Advance registration is required. Seating is limited. (Please see cancellation policy below.) Copy Cat Crystal Bracelet Make a bracelet, encrusted with Swarovski crystals, that looks like a diamond tennis bracelet. You will use 2 different sizes of bicone crystals, plus cylinder beads, to create a sensational wrist adornment that everyone will want to copy. It is truly a luscious design. It only looks complicated, but really is perfect for newbie beaders. Fee: $30, includes lunch. Discount on all materials and supplies purchased on the day of class. Advance registration is required. Seating is limited. (Please see cancellation policy below.) Crochet Rope Bracelet This crochet project is beautifully executed to highlight a favorite bead or two. Because the crochet stitch is done in the round, a clasp is not needed. Simply roll the bracelet over your wrist. The foundation of the stitch is Conso, or upholstery thread, which is used for amazing durability and strength, as well as ease to do the crocheting. Some basic experience with crocheting is required. Fee: $30, includes lunch. Discount on all materials and supplies purchased on the day of class. Advance registration is required, and student must be prepared in advance for the class (call for details.) Seating is limited. (Please see cancellation policy below.) Crochet with Wire and Beads This class continues to be a big hit. Learn how to incorporate beads into this project while crocheting with thin gauge wire. It is a fast moving project that can easily be completed during the class. Beginners can grasp this concept quickly, and more experienced beaders will love the versatility of this technique. The technique learned in this class can be modified slightly for 2 more completely different jewelry styles. This is a project you will want to repeat in many different versions, to start working on your Christmas gift list. Fee: $30, includes lunch. Discount on all materials and supplies purchased on the day of class. Advance registration is required. Seating is limited. (Please see cancellation policy below.) Crystal Galaxy Necklace This unique necklace is created using colored beading wire, a few of your favorite beads and your creative juices. It is a style that will send you into orbit while you are envisioning all the ways that you can express yourself uniquely. Design earrings to match and you will have wonderful new set of jewelry that is inexpensive yet smashing to wear. Fee: $30, includes lunch. Discount on all materials and supplies purchased on the day of the class. Advance registration is required. Seating is limited. (Please see cancellation policy below.) Design Basics: It's Not Rocket Science Being creative is not contingent on knowing design basics. But for those who are confused about how to design, or for those who want to move their designing to the next level, we offer this class to help you to understand the role of color, texture, line, pattern, and movement. Designing a fabulous piece of jewelry is not brain surgery. But we will show you how knowledge is power. Fee: $20. Discount on all materials and supplies purchased on the day of the class. Advance registration is required. Seating is limited. (Please see cancellation policy below.) Discover Beading: The Basics Tired of paying too much for beautiful jewelry that is someone else’s design? Learn the basics of professional beading and create your own fabulous designs. This class will make you an educated consumer of beads, and a knowledgeable artist and craftsman. You will learn how to choose stringing material, some options for color and design, many tried-and-true tricks of the trade, and how to complete your project so that it looks professional and enviable. This is fun way to spend your day and to learn how to grow your creativity. Fee: $15. Discount on all materials and supplies purchased on the day of class. Advance registration is required. Seating is limited. (Please see cancellation policy below.) The “Everything” Lariat: Strands of Creativity If you travel a lot but don’t want to pack lots of your best jewelry, the lariat is a wonderful addition to your suitcase, wardrobe and jewelry box. The lariat is wonderfully versatile as it can easily be worn in a variety of ways to enhance the look of any neckline and outfit. The tassels make it very fun to wear, and this project is easy to learn. The ONLY hard part of this project is deciding which beads to use. You are limited only by your creativity. Fee: $30, includes lunch. Discount on all materials and supplies purchased on the day of class. Advance registration is required. Seating is limited. (Please see cancellation policy below.) Flower Power Bracelet Use Swarovski Crystals in an elegant variation of the right angle weave to create a row of flowers for your wrist. This is a delightfully fun, 2-layer project that will stimulate your creativity and rack up oodles of flattering comments. Your wrist has never felt this good before. Enjoy the power of flowers! Fee: $30, includes lunch. Discount on all materials and supplies purchased on the day of class. Advance registration is required. Seating is limited. (Please see cancellation policy below.) Free-form Peyote Bracelet Imagine making a bracelet where you can't make a mistake! You will learn how to make the foundation of this bracelet using peyote stitch, with a variety of sizes and shapes of beads. Then you will learn how to build on top of this in any way that your creative juices take you. The bracelet can take on any shape depending on the beads you choose. The bracelet becomes a canvas of your design style. And there will never be another one even remotely similar to yours. Previous experience with peyote stitch is not necessary. Fee: $30, includes lunch. Discount on all materials and supplies purchased on the day of class. Advance registration is required. Seating is limited. (Please see cancellation policy below.) Elegance is easily created with this bead and wire project. It's a very fun way to be creative and imaginative while creating a necklace that is spectacular and unusual. Beads are connected by twisted wire, but its when your imagination goes wild that your design really unfolds. Fee: $30, includes lunch. Discount on all materials and supplies purchased on the day of class. Advance registration is required. Seating is limited. (Please see cancellation policy below.) New! Hugs and Kisses Bracelet Wear your love on your wrist with this beautiful bracelet that looks like X's and O's! Crystals and seed beads are woven together so you can dazzle everyone with a delicate bracelet that makes a statement. Fee: $30, includes lunch. Discount on all materials and supplies purchased on the day of class. Advance registration is required. Seating is limited. (Please see cancellation policy below.) Knit Fun, Pearl Too Who would believe that you can knit using wire! Well, not only that, but you can incorporate your favorite beads right into your project. And no experience with knitting is necessary. In this class, you will learn how to quickly and easily make a fabulous bracelet using flexible, thin gauge wire, beads and a knitting spool. This is a great project for beaders of all ages and levels of experience. Wear your new bracelet home, and be ready to make another for all of your new best friends! Fee: $30, includes lunch. Discount on all materials and supplies purchased on the day of class. Advance registration is required. Seating is limited. (Please see cancellation policy below.) New! Ladder to Success Bracelet Create a bracelet in one, two or three wraps around your wrist using leather, silk and your favorite beads. It's quite the rage, and has proven to be a popular project to learn and wear by all age groups. Wear several at a time to increase the statement while showing off your design and creative abilities. It's a real winner! Fee: $25. Discount on all materials and supplies purchased on the day of class. Advance registration is required. Seating is limited. (Please see cancellation policy below.) Lotsa Knots: Knotting Between Pearls and Stones Knotting between pearls and semi-precious stones has been done for many, many years as a way to protect the precious beads from rubbing and breaking. Many beaders do not know how to knot or do not know how to do it well, getting the knots close to the beads so as to protect them, Yet this technique is very easy to master. Come learn the art of "pearl knotting" to protect your precious beads and to enhance their beauty. Fee: $20. Discount on all materials and supplies purchased on the day of class. Advance registration is required. Seating is limited. (Please see cancellation policy below.) Natural Expressions Bracelet Express yourself with beads that remind you of happy times. Fringe extends from a core of beads that are the foundation for this terrific bracelet. The bracelet can be made using a variety of themes: nature, ocean/beach, a holiday, birthstones, a vacation, and many more. This class is ideal for newbie beaders as well as experienced ones. This project is very fun to create and very fun to wear. The creative options are endless, and your friends will be interested to hear about the inspiration for your design. Fee: $30, includes lunch. Discount on all materials and supplies purchased on the day of class. Advance registration is required. Seating is limited. (Please see cancellation policy below.) Paper Poetry Earrings Fun, creative, and easy! This class will have you making your own beads that you will incorporate into earrings using a wrapped-loop technique. The techniques you will learn in this class are interchangeable with other project ideas, and will have you looking at your creativity in entirely new ways! This project is perfect even for those who do not have pierced ears. (**If you have a group that would like to do a beading project together, this project is ideal for all ages, 6 and older. We can accommodate a group of up to 45 people, and are open to the possibility of doing the class at your location.) Fee: $20, includes kit. Discount on all materials and supplies purchased on the day of class. Advance registration is required. Seating is limited (Please see cancellation policy below.) Peyote Tube Bracelet Learn to make beaded beads using peyote stitch. You will learn to make peyote tubes without using a tubular form. You will easily make a series of peyote tubes which can be incorporated into a creative bracelet design. This is a fun and easy class that will give you the tools to do many things with these peyote tubes, as well as a comfort level with this highly popular technique Fee: $30, includes lunch. Discount on all materials and supplies purchased on the day of class. Advance registration is required. Seating is limited. (Please see cancellation policy below.) Precious Metal Clay for Beginners Certified PMC Instructor: Patty Strong If you have ever wanted to make your own jewelry components out of silver, then this class is for you. Precious Metal Clay (PMC) is a clay-like substance that combines very tiny particles of pure silver, with water and an organic binder. It can be molded, stamped, carved, etched, and a variety of materials can be added to it (glass, stones, etc.) After it is fired in a kiln, the result is a piece of 0.999 fine silver. In this class you will complete several pieces of fine silver jewelry using PMC. Fee: $110/person includes 18 grams of silver clay and the use of all tools and the kiln. Lunch is also included. Discount on all materials and supplies purchased on the day of class. Advance registration is required. Seating is limited. (Please see cancellation policy below.) Ravishing Rivoli Have you discovered the beauty of Swarovski Crystal Rivolis yet? These glittery crystals make a real statement but they do not have holes in them. In this class you will learn how to stitch bicone crystals and delicas around the edge to encase the rivoli so it can be suspended from earrings or a necklace. A set of earrings and the necklace worn at the same time will highlight your talent as a bead artist, who has wonderful taste. Fee: $25. Discount on all materials and supplies purchased on the day of class. Advance registration is required. Seating is limited. (Please see cancellation policy below.) Right Angle Weave Bracelet This is a terrific class for the beading enthusiast who likes a fast return on their investment of time. The Right Angle Weave technique is a classic example of an elegant, and difficult-looking design that, in fact, is extremely easy to learn. Beaders of all ages and skill levels will be able to easily master this project, while dreaming about their next project using this technique. (**If you have a group that would like to do a beading project together, this project is ideal for all ages, 6 and up. We can accommodate a group of up to 45 people, and are open to the possibility of doing the class at your location.) Fee: $20. Discount on all materials and supplies purchased on the day of class. Advance registration is required. Seating is limited. (Please see cancellation policy below.) NEW! Rising to the Occasion Bracelet Color, texture, and design are beautifully displayed in this unusual example of textural peyote stitch. This project moves quite quickly so there is a sense of satisfaction early on. Choose an unusual button for the clasp to help make this design even more eye catching. Fee: $30, includes lunch. Discount on all materials and supplies purchased on teh day of class. Advance registration is required. Seating is limited. (Please see cancellation policy below.) Serpentine Bracelet This gorgeous bracelet uses basic beading techniques that are easy to learn and delightfully fun to do. Bring a friend and learn together. It's beautiful, elegant and rewarding. Fee: $30 per person. Discount on all materials and supplies purchased on the day of class. Advance registration is required. Seating is limited.
This dazzling bracelet is simply a combination of herringbone stitch and fringe. It is an amazing eye-catcher and compliment-stimulator that will wonderfully highlight any special- occasion outfit. It sparkles, it dazzles, it charms, and it will showcase your skills, hiding the simpleness of the design. Fee: $30, includes lunch. Discount on all materials and supplies purchased on the day of class. Advanced registration is required. Seating is limited. (Please see cancellation policy below.) Twisted Crystal Bracelet Luscious crystals spiral around a core of smaller beads to make a very elegant and soft- looking adornment for your wrist. While catching the light, it will also catch the stares from people across the room who will want to know if you really made it. And you don' t have to tell them that it is simpler than it looks! Fee: $30, includes lunch. Discount on all materials and supplies purchased on the day of class. Advance registration is required. Seating is limited. (Please see cancellation policy below.)
Do you have a special stone, piece of glass, or treasure from the ocean that you would like to wear as jewelry, but feel restricted because isn't a hole to string it? Create a wire cage to hold your special piece, and show it off any time you want. Previous experience is not required, but is helpful. Fee: $30. Discount on all materials and supplies purchased on the day of class. Advance registration is required. Seating is limited. (Please see cancellation policy below.) Zig Zag Bracelet This weaving technique is fun, unique and creative. Choose from a variety of beads to make your zig and zag, then highlight it with smaller beads. Vary the texture, color and sizes of beads and you have another unique piece of jewelry to adorn your wrists. Remember that you have 2 wrists, and so do all your friends! Fee: $30, includes lunch. Discount on all materials and supplies purchased on the day of class. Advance registration is required. Seating is limited. (Please see cancellation policy below.) |
| Unless arranged in advance, all activities are held at: Mountain Beadworks 4470 Highway 78 in the Wynola Farms Marketplace, (just 3 miles west of Main Street Julian, in the Wynola business district) or at our new (located at 4456 Highway 78) For additional information, call 760-765-3100 |
| We offer indoor and outdoor instruction and activities for individuals, groups and families. |
| Check out VisitJulian.com for information about area specials and activities. Also check out Julian Merchants Association or Julian Chamber of Commerce for a listing of other fun things to do, places to stay or camp, and unique shopping |
| "Swarovski Crystals are a cross between diamonds and candy." |
| "Beading may be addicting, but it is legal and it's not fattening!" |
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| "Beading is my therapy and it doesn't cost a co-pay." |
| "Beading is pure, unadulterated fun!" |
| "The absolute hardest part of any project is picking out the beads!" |
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| "I had a wonderful time, plus learning more in a class than I ever have. It felt as if I went to a friends home to bead with them. Good class, good food and wonderful new friends." |
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| 4470 Julian Road (Highway 78) PO Box 759, Julian, CA 92036 760-765-3100 Open Every Day 10:00 to 5:ish |
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| If you have a group that would like to do a beading project together, we would be happy to arrange a class or gathering for you. |
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| Win a Free Class! Take a class at Mountain Beadworks and earn a chance to take a class for Free! Each quarter, we draw a name from all who took a class with us during that quarter. The winner gets to take a class for free during the next quarter, and to bring a friend for free. That's a free class for two to continue your fun, learning, and creativity. Certain restrictions apply. |
| Beading Activities Bead Therapy You are invited to join us every 2nd and 4th Thursday evening for a few hours of sharing, creativity, inspiration, laughter, fun and friendship. Have you started a project, then forgotten how to complete it? Do you have a bag of beads you purchased, then put them aside? Do you need input or advice on what to do next on your project, or do you just enjoy the company of others while you bead? This twice monthly activity is FREE. It is open beading time, so no formal instruction is provided. To support your creativity, you will receive a 15% discount on most purchases (some restrictions apply.) Potluck snacks and adult beverages are invited. Check out our calendar (above) for special themed activities, promotions and give-aways. Grab your beads, and come join us for some "therapy." It's free therapy, and there is no co-pay! Dates: Every 2nd and 4th Thursday evening, 5:00 to 8:30pm January 12, 2012, cancelled January 26, 2012 February 9, 2012 February 23, 2012 March 8, 2012 March 22, 2012 April 12, 2012 April 26, 2012 May 10, 2012 May 24, 2012 |
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