The Bead Gallery 311 E Liberty, Ann Arbor 48104
(734) 663-6800 www.BGA2.com
Open Monday-Saturday: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sunday: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Class Schedule November -December, 2011
Registration is fast and easy and can be completed over the phone. Registration and pre-payment are required to save
your spot in the class. If you need to withdraw from a class, please give us 24 hours notice and we will place you in
another class or issue you a refund or credit. We will also phone you the day before class to remind you.
Classes will run if there are two or more people enrolled. If there is only one person enrolled, we will offer it as a private
lesson at private lesson rates. If you do not wish to take a private lesson, we will issue you a credit or refund. You will
need to purchase materials for most classes…available at The Bead Gallery at a 15% discount to class participants.
Please plan on having all your materials ready ahead of time so that the class can begin right on time.
Visit www.bga2.com for photographs of our class projects. Call (734) 663-6800 to register or for more information. #1
classes are suitable for any level of beading expertise, including beginner. #2 classes are for those with some
experience. Ask us if you have questions about the difficulty of a class.
WIRE CLASSES - Private Classes Available: $20/Hour
#1 – Woven Treasure Cage Pendant Instructor: Lolo $25 – Materials Extra
Are you looking for a new way to display that special stone, shell, feather or other keepsake? Why not encase it in a lovely woven wire cage? This
beginning class is a great way to learn basic wire wrapping skills. Be sure to bring a treasure to wrap!
Thu 12-15-11 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
#1 – Caged Bead Bracelet Instructor: Lolo $25 Plus Materials
This easy wire wrapping technique can be used to embellish any round bead or make an empty cage for a totally different look. You will also learn how
to make a cage to encase an undrilled treasure, such as a shell or piece of sea glass.
Thu 11-10-11 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
#1 – Fun With Earwires Instructor: Aurora $25 - Materials Extra
Learn how to make your own classic earwires as well as how to make a pair of modern contoured earwires that can be embellished simply or
dramatically. You will make four (4) pairs of earrings in all.
Mon 11-14-11 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
#1 - Hammered Wire Components Instructor: Lolo $25 – Materials Extra
These wire shapes can be linked together to create a chain or they can be used as a base for dangling beads to make earrings. We will make five or
more component designs, as time permits. This is a great class to take if you want to learn the basics of shaping and hardening wire. You will also
learn how to create a gallery wrap and make a pair of simple ear wires.
Thu 11-17-11 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
#1 – Basic Earrings Instructor: Aurora $35 - Materials Included
Learn the basics of earring construction and design. You will make 3 pairs of earrings while learning how to create a perfect gallery wrap, how to
dangle a bead from a chain and how to attach a top-drilled (briolette) bead.
Mon 12-05-11 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
#1 –Forged Hoops Instructor: Faith $25 - Materials Extra
If shaping and hammering metal sounds like fun, this is the class for you. Learn now to turn wire into fashionable hoop earrings. Faith has five
variations on the classic hoop earring to inspire you. This class is suitable for beginners.
Tue 11-15-11 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
#1 –***New Class*** Make Your Own Toggle, Cord Crimps, and Hook-Eye Clasp Instructor: Lolo $25 – Materials Extra
First, learn how to make two kinds of clasps out of heavy gauge wire (sturdy toggle and hook/eye). Next, learn to make your own wire cord crimps (to
finish leather cord.) Finally, learn to finish jewelry by tying an adjustable slip knot.
Thu 12-15-11 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
#1 – Beaded Hoop Earrings Instructor: Faith $25 - Materials Extra
First, learn how to make a pair of wire hoop earrings of any size. Then, embellish them with wire and beads to create your perfect pair of hoops. This
class teaches you how to shape and harden wire as well as how to neatly wrap the wire between each bead, techniques that can be used on a variety
of jewelry pieces.
Tue 12-13-11 5 – 7:00 p.m.
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#1 – Basic Wire Rings Instructor: Joy $25 - Materials Extra
These rings are so easy and fun, you’ll want to make a couple for each of your friends. Combine 1 – 3 beads with wire to create endless variations.
You will make a minimum of 3 rings in class.
Wed 11-22-11 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
BEADING CLASSES - Private Classes Available: $20/hour
#1 – Pearl Knotting - (Traditional Pearl Knotting on Silk) Instructor: Aurora $35 - Materials Extra
Create a traditionally knotted pearl bracelet on silk, tying a knot between each pearl and finishing by attaching a clasp using French wire. Then learn
how to make a “floating pearl” necklace with knotted pearls and exposed silk thread, finishing with bead tips to attach a clasp.
Wed 11-09-11 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Mon 12-12-11 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
#1 – Lacy Loops Bracelet Instructor: Brittany $25 - Materials Extra
This delicate bracelet combines bead weaving techniques as well as stringing methods to make a feminine accessory you’ll want to wear everywhere.
This bracelet goes together easily and can be finished in two hours. This class is perfect for beginning beaders.
Wed 11-16-11 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
#1 – Basic Stringing Instructor: Becky $35 - Materials Included
Learn basic stringing and finishing techniques while making both a necklace and a bracelet. There are a number of tips and methods you need to know
in order to help you create jewelry designs that are, not only comfortable and aesthetically pleasing, but also well and safely made. You will learn about
different stringing materials, fitting techniques as well as two (2) different methods for securing crimps.
Fri 11-18-11 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Fri 12-16-11 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
#1 – Basic Braiding and Knotting Techniques Instructor: Autumn $25 – Materials Extra
Create beautiful bohemian jewelry when you learn to braid and tie macramé knots on leather, cotton, satin and hemp cord. Learn basic skills or
improve your techniques in this fun class.
Tues 11-29-11 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
#1 – ****New Class**** Leather Wrap Bracelet Instructor: Lolo $25 – Materials Extra
Leather and beads combine to make a stylish wrap bracelet (in the mode of designer Chan Luu) in this fun class.
Thu 12-01-11 6:30 – 8:30 pm.
METAL AND STONE CLASSES - Private Classes Available: $50/Hour
#1 – Freeform Hammered Chain Bracelet Instructor: Angela $60 - Materials Extra Four (4) students maximum.
Learn the craft of silver soldering when you make your own chain bracelet. Begin by bending sterling wire into freeform links, and then solder them
together to make a modern chain. End by creating your own toggle clasp. This class is suitable for beginners.
Mon 11-28-11 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
#1 – Soldered Hammered Ring Instructor: Angela $50 - Materials Extra Four (4) students maximum.
In just two hours, you will learn to saw, bend, file, solder, anneal, pickle, and polish metal as you create a beautiful sterling silver ring. If, after taking
the class, you find out that you love metalsmithing, you can then sign up for the cabochon setting class and further embellish your ring. This class is
suitable for beginners.
Fri 12-09-11 6:00 – 8:00 p.m
#1 – **New Class ** - Free Form Hammered Pendant OR Hammered Copper Concave Earrings $50 - Materials Extra Instructor: Angela
Your choice! Learn how to cut, file, polish, form, hammer and solder sterling silver and/or copper as you fabricate an elegant pendant or pair of copper
earrings.
Mon 11-07-11 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Mon 12-19-11 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
#1 – Drilling a Stone/Tapping a Stone & Attaching a Bail Instructor: Jesse $30 - Materials. Extra
Learn how to use a drill to make a bead out of a stone (or create a bigger hole in an existing bead.) Learn to “tap” (drill part way into) a stone and
attach a bail using jeweler’s epoxy. If time permits, students will be able to tap their own stones. Students usually drill at least two stones.
******Please call 734-663-6800 to schedule this class******
If you are closer to Howell than to Ann Arbor, you might want to take your
classes at our little sister store, The Bead Gallery 2, located at 114 State Street
in Howell, MI. All beading and wire classes are available to be scheduled at
your convenience when you call The Bead Gallery 2. (517-551-5152)
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