Jane's
Fiber & Beads
2006
January - March Class Schedule
***All
classes must be registered and paid for in advance!!! Please register with
name and phone number for each class you are interested in. All instructors
have a minimum amount of students required in order to teach the class. Please
register as early as possible ***
Wednesdays
& Fridays- 10:30am-3:30pm
Basic
Knitting Lessons - taught by Nan Sexton
FREE!!!
Basic Knitting classes offered free of charge on most Wednesdays and Fridays
between 10:30-3:30 taught by Nan Sexton. You will need at least one hour to
take the lesson. Please call in advance of coming to make sure that the teacher
is available and so that we may prepare for your arrival. We will provide
materials for your use in class.
JANUARY
2006
Thursday, January 12th
- 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Beaded Spiral Rope Class
- taught by Barbara Fox
$15.00 plus supplies
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A great beginning to intermediate class.
This technique makes a beautiful beaded rope style bracelet or necklace.
You will need...
- two colors of size 11 seed beads
- needle
- strong beading thread
- A button for the closure
Saturday, January 14th
- 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Basic Peyote Stitch Techniques
Class - taught by Tammy C. McNabb
$15.00 All supplies included!!!
If you always wanted to learn peyote stitch
and just couldn't seem to get the hang of it well... now's your chance!!!
Geared toward the beginner but a great refresher class for intermediates!
This is not a finished project class but a one where you will make samples
of different types of peyote stitch such as flat peyote and round peyote!
All supplies included with class!!!
Saturday, January 21st
- 11:00am - 3:00pm
Peyote Stitch Slider Bracelet
Class - taught by Charlene Thomas
Part I of two classes -
Part II will be held Saturday, February 18th - 11:00am - 3:00pm
$30.00 (covers both classes)
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Intermediate to advanced class. Students
MUST have a basic working knowledge of peyote stitch. Make a beautiful faux
antique looking slider bracelet complete with vintage style Swarovski (r)
adornments. In Part I students will concentrate on peyote stitching the sliders
for the bracelet. Finishing techniques and embellishing will be covered in
Part II.
For the first secession you will need...
- delica beads
- needle
- strong beading thread
Sunday, January 22nd -
1:00pm-6:00pm
Art Clay Silver And Hollow
Form Techniques - taught by Tammy C. McNabb
$25.00 plus supplies
Students will work with cork clay to make forms that
will be used as bases for beautiful Art Clay Silver hollow form pendants and
beads. Finishing and patina techniques will be discussed and demonstrated.
You will need...
Wednesday, January 25th -
10:00am - 1:00pm
Basic Textile Weaving Class,
Part I of six classes - taught by Tim Flint
The other five classes will
be held every Wednesday thereafter from 10:00-1:00 on the following dates...
February 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and March 1st.
$90.00 (covers all six classes)
Basic materials provided
The is the first class in a series of 6 classes
geared toward learning the basics of weaving. Class seating is very limited!!!
If you are interested please register as soon as possible!!! We will offer
a selection of basic warp and weft thread for the student to choose from for
their projects. If the student wishes to use something other than the selection
offered it must be approved by the teacher and purchased separately.
You will need...
- graph paper
- pencils
- scissors
- tape measure
- yarn needle
- a small calculator
- ***We also highly recommend that you also purchase a
copy of "Learning to Weave" by Deborah Chandler if you do not already own
it.
Thursday, January 26th -
5:30pm-7:30pm
Basic
Stringing Class - taught by Barbara Fox
$15.00 plus supplies
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Easy stringing
techniques for making those fashion statement bracelets! This class is geared
to teaching you the basics of bead stringing. You will learn to three to four
different techniques for making bracelets. These same stringing and clasp
techniques can also be used to make necklaces! All techniques will be demonstrated
by the teacher. The students will then be allowed to make as many of each
of the bracelets as they wish until the end of class time.
You will need...
Saturday, January 28th -
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Advanced Knitting Class -
taught by Tim Flint
Two Classes for $40.00 -or-
Six classes for $60.00
These secessions will focus on the individual
intermediate knitter who wants to move to the next level. Help with designing/selecting
a project, selecting materials and initiating the project will be available
for a two class secessions for $40.00 or six class secessions for $60.00 This
first class will be an organizational one where Tim will work with each person
to set up a schedule that suits them best.
Saturday, January 28th -
10:00am - 2:00pm
Basic Beginning Lampwork
Class - taught by Marvin Overman
$150.00 All supplies included!!!
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Learn the basics of Lampworking Glass Beads
in a 'Hot Head' torch. All supplies included with this class!
Yours to keep and take home at the end of class
are...
- 'Hot Head' torch head with striker for lighting it
- Graphite paddle and raking tool for forming and shaping
beads
- Fiber blanket for placing finished beads in to prevent
rapid cooling and prevent cracking
- Tinted safety glasses
- Container of 'Sludge' Glass release
- Mandrels for forming glass beads on
Sunday, January 29th -
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Basic Wet Felt Class -
taught by Nan Sexton
$25.00 all supplies included!!!
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Learn the basic techniques of wet felting while making
a beautiful and unique item to wear. Students will be allowed to make their
choice of a hat, slippers, or purse. When registering for this class please
state which one you are interested in making!!!
FEBRUARY
2006
Wednesdays, February
1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd - 10:00am-1:00pm
Class secessions
2-5 of Basic Textile Weaving - taught by Tim Flint
***Please
see the January schedule for complete details!!!***
Saturday, February 4th
- 10:00am - 1:00pm
Basic Kumihimo Techniques
- taught by Nan Sexton
(Nan is one of the featured
artists included in Sixty Sensational Samples: a Kumihimo Collection)
$15.00 plus supplies
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Come learn the traditional Japanese art of
braiding. An absolutely beautiful art form, this technique can be used for
necklaces, bracelets, belts, straps for purses...you name it!!!
You will need...
Sunday, February 5th - 1:00pm
- 5:00pm
Peyote Stitch Spiral Class
- taught by Tammy C. McNabb
$15.00 plus supplies
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An absolutely stunning peyote stitch technique
that forms an undulating spiral!!!
You will need...
- seed beads in sizes 14/15, 11, 8 and 6. Delicas can
be added as fifth size if desired.
- strong beading thread
- beading needles in a size 10 and a smaller size 11
or 12
Thursday, February 9th -
5:30pm-7:30pm
Basic Wire and Bead
Earrings Class - taught by Barbara Fox
$15.00 plus supplies
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Come and learn some fun and easy wire and
bead techniques for making earrings. Three different styles of earrings will
be demonstrated by the instructor. Students will then be allowed to complete
as many of the three designs they can before class time is over.
You will need...
- Headpins,
- eye pins,
- ear wires,
- a small section of chain
- an assortment of beads that will fit over the head and
eye pins.
- Tools will be available for in class use but if you have
wire cutters, round nose pliers and chain nose pliers please bring them with
you!
Saturday, February
11th - 10:00am - 1:00pm
Intermediate Textile
Weaving Class, Part I of six classes - taught by Tim Flint
The other five classes
will be held every Saturday thereafter from 10:00-1:00 on the following dates,
February 18th and 25th and March 4th, 11th and 18th.
$75.00 plus supplies
(fee covers all six classes)
***Limited to two students!!!***
This class is a fantastic opportunity to complete a medium
sized project on a countermarche loom. Assistance will be provided in designing
the project, selecting the appropriate materials, learning the unique properties
of the countermarche loom system and following through to completion of the
project.
Sunday, February 12th - 1:00pm
- 5:00pm
Beginning Bead Crochet
Class - Taught by Tammy C. McNabb
$15.00 plus supplies
Learn a quick and easy way to do bead crochet bracelets
or necklaces!!! Finishing techniques such as attaching clasps etc. will be discussed
and demonstrated.
You will need...
- C-Lon Beading Cord,
- size 8 or 6 beads
- a #4 crochet hook.
- Students will be required to pre-string their beads
prior to class time. I recommend that you string at least one tube of beads
for small to medium bracelets and at least one and a half tubes for larger
size wrists.
Saturday, February 18th -
1:30pm - 4:30pm
Assembling Knitted
Garments - taught by Tim Flint
$15.00 plus supplies
Techniques for putting together knitted garments will be
demonstrated and tried by each participant. Grafting, ladder stitch, and setting
sleeves using the percentage method will be covered. ***Students will be required
to bring specific knitted swatches to class!!!
Saturday, February 18th -
11:00am - 3:00pm
Peyote Stitch Slider
Bracelet Class Part II - taught by Charlene Thomas
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***Please see the January
schedule for complete details!!!***
Sunday, February 19th -1:00pm
- 5:00pm
Appliqué Stitch Techniques
- taught by Tammy C. McNabb
Part I of two classes
- Part II will be held Sunday,March 12th 1:00pm-5:00pm
$30.00 (Covers both
classes)
Part I of a two part class that will cover
the techniques used in making beautiful bead appliqué collars and necklaces.
In this class we will cover basic design and color layout plus the basics of
appliqué stitch and peyote stitch bezel settings!!!
You will need...
- Size 11 seed beads in a couple of different colors
(more or less is up to you!)
- Additional seed beads in sizes 14/15 and 8 can also
be added!!!
- Embellishment beads such as 3-4mm fire polish and/or
4mm bicones are optional but will add so much to your design!
- Gemstone cabachons, small or large (size is up to you!)
- Beading needles, size 10 and a smaller size 11 or 12
- Strong beading thread such as C-Lon, Silamide, Power-Pro
or Fireline
- Additional supplies will be provided to you free of
charge in class
Thursday,
February 23rd - 5:30pm-7:30pm
Basic Beaded Watch Bands
- taught by Barbara Fox
$15.00 plus supplies
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This
class is geared to showing you how to make those beautiful beaded watch bands
that you see everyone wearing! Use a new watch face or revitalize an old one.
You will need...
- At least one watch face
- Assortment of beads that you wish to put on your watch
band
- Toggle clasp or clasp of your choice
- Tools and stringing materials will be provided for
in class use, but if you have wire cutters, round nose pliers and chain
nose pliers please bring them with you!
Saturday, February 25th
- 10:00am - 1:00pm
Basic Needle Felting
- taught by Nan Sexton
$25.00 All supplies
included!!!
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Learn a fascinating technique while sculpting
a felted caricature gnome's head for your shelf or holiday tree!!! The techniques
taught in this class can be used to embellish clothing and or accessories.
Also a wonderful way to create sculpted one of a kind dolls!!!
Saturday, February 25th -
10:00am - 2:00pm
Basic Beginning Lampwork
Class - taught by Marvin Overman
$150.00 All supplies included!!!
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Learn the basics of Lampworking Glass Beads
in a 'Hot Head' torch. All supplies included with this class!
Yours to keep and take home at the end of class
are...
- 'Hot Head' torch head with striker for lighting it
- Graphite paddle and raking tool for forming and shaping
beads
- Fiber blanket for placing finished beads in to prevent
rapid cooling and prevent cracking
- Tinted safety glasses
- Container of 'Sludge' Glass release
- Mandrels for forming glass beads on
Sunday, February 26th -
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Nuno Wet Felt Scarf
- taught by Nan Sexton
$25.00 All supplies
included!!!
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Create a wool scarf using a nuno (also
called laminated) felt technique. Whether you call felt an art form or a fine
craft, you’ll find nuno felt to be very light weight, easy to drape, soft,
warm, water repellent, and luxuriously beautiful. It can be hand washed in
cold water. Scarves, shawls, collars, capes, and other garments made from
nuno felt are the perfect complement to dresses or sportswear. Nuno felt is
made for accessories! It’s the perfect background for any kind of embellishment
including beads or embroidery. You’ll discover it’s perfectly suited to a
variety of styles of personal adornment. Whether in the home or office nuno
felt is also appropriate for ornamental pillows, table runners, wall hangings,
and rugs. Visit http://www.atelierzia.com/work.html
for more information on the nuno felt techinque.
MARCH
2006
Wednesday, March 1st - 10:00am
- 1:00pm
Basic Textile Weaving - taught
by Tim Flint
6th and final class secession
***Please see January schedule
for complete details!!!***
Saturdays, March 4th, 11th,
18th and 25th - 10:00am - 1:00pm
Intermediate Weaving Class
- taught by Tim Flint
Class secessions 3-6
***Please see February schedule for complete
details!!!***
Saturday, March 4th - 11:00am
- 1:30pm
Beady Head Pin - taught
by Lisa Marino
$25.00 All supplies
included!!!
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A great project for the beginner to the intermediate
beader. This has been requested by several of our customers so now's your chance
to learn how to make this fun and unique pin.
Sunday, March 12th - 1:00pm
- 5:00pm
Appliqué Stitch Techniques
Part II - taught by Tammy C McNabb
***Please see February schedule
for complete details!!!***
Thursday, March 16th - 5:30pm-7:30pm
Basic
Stringing Class - taught by Barbara Fox
$15.00 plus supplies
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Easy stringing
techniques for making those fashion statement bracelets! This class is geared
to teaching you the basics of bead stringing. You will learn to three to four
different techniques for making bracelets. These same stringing and clasp
techniques can also be used to make necklaces! All techniques will be demonstrated
by the teacher. The students will then be allowed to make as many of each
of the bracelets as they wish until the end of class time.
You will need...
Sunday, March 19th - 1:00pm
- 5:00pm
Elegant Beaded Swirl
Motif Evening Collar Class - taught by Tammy C McNabb
$15.00 plus supplies
A beautiful beaded collar with a swirl motif design.
You will need...
- 4mm round or firepolish beads (100 pcs)
- 6mm round smooth or firepolish beads (31 pcs)
- Drops that are drilled from top to bottom and around
8X6mm (31 pcs)
- Size 11/0 or 8/0 seed beads in two colors
- Strong beading thread and beading needles
- Clasp and findings of your choice
***Please note that quantities given are just approximations and actual quantities
used will depend on the size of the necklace made...***
Saturday, March 25th - 10:00am
- 1:00pm
Basic
Needle Felting - taught by Nan Sexton
$25.00 All supplies
included!!!
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ON PICTURES TO ENLARGE
Learn a fascinating technique while sculpting
a felted caricature gnome's head for your shelf or holiday tree!!! The techniques
taught in this class can be used to embellish clothing and or accessories. Also
a wonderful way to create sculpted one of a kind dolls!!!
Saturday, March 25th - 10:00am
- 2:00pm
Basic Beginning Lampwork
Class - taught by Marvin Overman
$150.00 All supplies included!!!
CLICK ON PICTURE TO ENLARGE
Learn the basics of Lampworking Glass Beads
in a 'Hot Head' torch. All supplies included with this class!
Yours to keep and take home at the end of class
are...
- 'Hot Head' torch head with striker for lighting it
- Graphite paddle and raking tool for forming and shaping
beads
- Fiber blanket for placing finished beads in to prevent
rapid cooling and prevent cracking
- Tinted safety glasses
- Container of 'Sludge' Glass release
- Mandrels for forming glass beads on
Sunday, March 26th - 1:00pm
- 6:00pm
Art Clay Silver
Class with Keumboo and Patina Techniques - taught by Tammy C. McNabb
$30.00 plus supplies
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This is an intermediate class where students will create
a bead and/or pendent in a style of their own choosing using basic Art Clay
techniques. Each student will create their own design to embellish with 24kt
gold. Samples and photos will be on hand to help the student with the design
process. Students will then transform the surface of the fired Art Clay Silver
piece with a traditional Japanese metal working technique that bonds 24kt
gold to the surface. Further transformation will be achieved by giving the
item a patina with liver of sulfur.
You will need...
Thursday, March 30th - 5:30pm-7:30pm
Basic Wire and Bead
Earrings Class - taught by Barbara Fox
$15.00 plus supplies
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Come and learn some fun and easy wire and
bead techniques for making earrings. Three different styles of earrings will
be demonstrated by the instructor. Students will then be allowed to complete
as many of the three designs they can before class time is over.
You will need...
- Headpins,
- eye pins,
- ear wires,
- a small section of chain
- an assortment of beads that will fit over the head and
eye pins.
- Tools will be available for in class use but if you have
wire cutters, round nose pliers and chain nose pliers please bring them with
you!
For
further information or to register for a class please give us a call at 423-639-7919.
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