Scheduled Classes and Workshops
  Preregistration is required for all classes. Materials are included in some classes. Call (415) 641-1414 to reserve your space or email us
at forbeadn@pacbell.net

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Nov. 15th PMC Rings
Sunday 1pm - 5pm
Class Fee: $125

Learn the basics of PMC. (PMC is pulverized fine silver mixed with a polymer
in clay form. When the clay is dried, it’s fired and
the fine silver remains. ) Create beautiful rings in this class, add stones or texture or keep it simple. Antiquing is optional.

Nov. 21st - Wire Wrapping
Saturday 11am - 1:30pm
Class Fee: $50

Learn the basics of wire wrapping. You will learn how to wrap beads into chain, wrap wire around the beads and wrap top drilled briolletes.
Expand your abilities further and create your own findings.

Nov. 28th - Nested Wire Ring
Saturday, 10am - 12:30pm
Class Fee: $50 plus $15 materials fee
intermediate

Turn beautiful stones into rings without setting or soldering. This simple yet elegant technique allows you to show off your beautiful beads using sterling
silver wire. The bead will end up "sitting" in a nest of wire. We will be making up to 3 rings.

Dec. 5th - All about Earrings
Saturday, 10am - 12:30pm
Class Fee: $50 plus
beginning

Finallly a class that lets you explore the world of earrings. Starting with the basics of how to successfully wrap beads on a head pin, we can then delve into slightly more challenging designs. This is a great class to whip out some lovely designs for you and your friends.

Jan. 2nd - Wire Wrapping
Saturday 11am - 1:30pm
Class Fee: $50

Learn the basics of wire wrapping. You will learn how to wrap beads into chain, wrap wire around the beads and wrap top drilled briolletes.
Expand your abilities further and create your own findings.

Jan. 9th- Intensive Earring Class
Saturday 10am - 12:30pm
Class Fee: $50
intermediate

Tired of beads on a simple head pin? Give this class a try. We'll be shaping, wrapping and threading wire around beads like you never have before. We'll be playing with 26 and 24 gauge wire.

Jan. 16th - Strictly Necklaces
Saturday, 10am - 12:30pm
Class Fee: $50
beginning

In this class we will fully cover necklace techniques. We'll cover the proper types of cord to use, finishing off multistrand necklaces, soft flex versus cord. We'll also touch on design techiques.

Jan. 23rd - Nested Wire Ring
Saturday, 10am - 12:30pm
Class Fee: $50 plus $15 materials fee
intermediate

Turn beautiful stones into rings without setting or soldering. This simple yet elegant technique allows you to show off your beautiful beads using sterling
silver wire. The bead will end up "sitting" in a nest of wire. We will be making up to 3 rings.

Jan. 24th PMC Basics
Sunday 1pm - 5pm
Class Fee: $125

Learn the basics of PMC. (PMC is pulverized fine silver mixed with a polymer
in clay form. When the clay is dried, it’s fired and
the fine silver remains. ) Stamp textures and/words to create your design. We will be creating, pendants, and/or beads. Antiquing is optional or
keep it bright silver.

Feb. 27th - All about Earrings
Saturday, 10am - 12:30pm
Class Fee: $50 plus
beginning

Finallly a class that lets you explore the world of earrings. Starting with the basics of how to successfully wrap beads on a head pin, we can then delve into slightly more challenging designs. This is a great class to whip out some lovely designs for you and your friends.

Feb. 28th PMC Basics
Sunday 1pm - 5pm
Class Fee: $125

Learn the basics of PMC. (PMC is pulverized fine silver mixed with a polymer
in clay form. When the clay is dried, it’s fired and
the fine silver remains. ) Stamp textures and/words to create your design. We will be creating, pendants, and/or beads. Antiquing is optional or
keep it bright silver.

Mar. 6th - Strictly Necklaces
Saturday, 10am - 12:30pm
Class Fee: $50
beginning

In this class we will fully cover necklace techniques. We'll cover the proper types of cord to use, finishing off multistrand necklaces, soft flex versus cord. We'll also touch on design techiques.

Mar. 13th - Nested Wire Ring
Saturday, 10am - 12:30pm
Class Fee: $50 plus $15 materials fee
intermediate

Turn beautiful stones into rings without setting or soldering. This simple yet elegant technique allows you to show off your beautiful beads using sterling
silver wire. The bead will end up "sitting" in a nest of wire. We will be making up to 3 rings.

Mar. 13th - Fused Chain
Saturday 2 - 4:30 pm
Class Fee: $85 plus $15 materials fee
Beginning

Create your own chain, earring findings and clasps using fine silver and a torch. No chemicals, no solder, no fuss. Hammer, run through the mill to flatten and add texture or leave plain. The results are surprisingly
elegant and rustic.