Pasadena Bead and Design Show

Workshop List

Workshop Schedule for July 30 – August 2, 2009

Textured, Double-sided Fine Silver Bracelet
Instructor: Ann and Stan Rosier, Art Clay Senior Instructors, www.artclayworld.com. Skill Level: All Levels. Date & Time: Thursday, July 30, 2009 from 9am – 1pm. Workshop Fee: $110, all tools and materials provided. Create an elegant, one-of-a-kind pure silver bracelet. Experiment with textures and shapes to make an accessory that is perfectly attuned to your taste and style, and wear your new fine silver bracelet home, too! For questions and to register, please email Katie@artclayworld.com or call (toll-free) 866-381-0100 or 708-857-8800.

Caps, Cones, and Spacers in Pure Silver!
Instructor: Pat Evans, Art Clay Senior Instructors, www.artclayworld.com. Skill Level: All Levels. Date & Time: Thursday, July 30, 2009 from 2pm – 6pm. Workshop Fee: $105, all tools and materials provided. Learn to add a unique look to your handcrafted jewelry by creating your own fine silver bead cones, caps and spacers. Learn new ideas and all the techniques for working with Art Clay Silver and using it to enhance your jewelry designs, adding a personalized and unique element to every one of your creations. For questions and to register, please email Katie@artclayworld.com or call (toll-free) 866-381-0100 or 708-857-8800.

Freeform Fine Silver Pendant
Instructor: Ann and Stan Rosier, Art Clay Senior Instructors, www.artclayworld.com. Skill Level: All Levels. Date & Time: Thursday, July 30, 2009 from 7pm – 9pm. Workshop Fee: $85, all tools and materials provided. Get creative, because almost anything goes! Combine texture, shape, and whimsy to make a unique pendant in just your style. Leave class with a fantastic pure silver pendant, and get ready to tell everyone the truth when they say, “That’s an amazing necklace? Where’d you get it?” For questions and to register, please email Katie@artclayworld.com or call (toll-free) 866-381-0100 or 708-857-8800.

Pure Silver Lentil Beads
Instructor: Cindy Pankopf, Art Clay Senior Instructors, www.artclayworld.com. Skill Level: All Levels. Date & Time: Friday, July 31, 2009 from 9am – 1pm. Workshop Fee: $105, all tools and materials provided. Learn how to create several different sizes of hollow beads with amazing silver metal clay. You’ll learn how to roll and emboss the clay for texture, then how to dry over forms for shape, and finally dry assembly techniques. This workshop is great for beginners and up. For questions and to register, please email Katie@artclayworld.com or call (toll-free) 866-381-0100 or 708-857-8800.

Blooming Lace
Instructor: Lilian Chen is a bead and wire artist from California, and a member of Create Your Style with Crystallize Swarovski Elements Ambassador. Lilian is a frequent contributor to several Beading Magazines, including Bead & Button; a Finalist in Bead Dreams Design contest 2008; and a Semi-Finalist in Create Your Style Design contest. Lilian teaches at the Bead & Button show in Milwaukee, Create Your Style with Crystallize Swarovski Elements in Tucson, and the Bead and Design show in California. Lilian has created her own unique technique which she shares with her students along with teaching new skill, how to think creatively and how to design new pieces. To see Lilian’s work go to: www.goldgatsby.etsy.com Skill: Need basic weaving skill. Time: Friday, July 31, 12:30pm-4pm, 4 hour workshop. Workshop fee $90, kit fee $120. Lilian will share her creation on weaving. Student will first learn to practice basic skill, then to make one 6.5 inch bracelet; the bracelet will be finished during the class. Lilian will also show how to connect two bracelets to make a choker necklace. Contact Lilian with any questions or to register at lilian888crystals@yahoo.com or register at www.goldgatsby.etsy.com.

Bezel Setting Cabochons in Fine Silver
Instructor: Ann and Stan Rosier, Art Clay Senior Instructors, www.artclayworld.com. Skill Level: All Levels. Date & Time: Friday, July 31, 2009 from 2pm – 6pm. Workshop Fee: $105, all tools and materials provided. Learn to set nearly any type of stone or cabochon in pure silver. We incorporate semi-precious stones with elegant silver, textures, and plenty of neat techniques to fashion the perfect accessory! For questions and to register, please email Katie@artclayworld.com or call (toll-free) 866-381-0100 or 708-857-8800.

3D Shadow Box House Pendant
Instructor: Shari Replogle of Staffordshire Garden Designs. Shari is a designer and mixed media artist. Her art has been featured in many publications, including Belle Armoire, and Belle Armoire Jewelry Magazines. Skill level: All levels. Date & Time Friday, July 31st, 5:30-9:30pm. Workshop Fee: $110.00 kits are included and tools provided. In this fun class, you will learn both basic and more advanced soldering techniques with this triptych shadow box pendant. Learn how to create your own metal shadow boxes, and then let your imagination flow, as we collage the insides. We will frame the boxes using soldering techniques, and add a roof you will create from beautiful vintage flatware pieces. You can register online at www.staffordshiregarden.com. Or, you may email at contact@staffordshiregarden.com, or call Shari at 859-801-6622 for more information.

Fine Silver and Gemstone Pendant
Instructor: Pat Evans, Art Clay Senior Instructor, www.artclayworld.com. Skill Level: All Levels. Date & Time: Friday, July 31, 2009 from 7pm – 9pm. Workshop Fee: $95, all tools and materials provided. In this workshop you’ll learn to make a reusable mold of a special button, sea shell or other small talisman (bring your own with a maximum diameter of 1 ½ inches, or choose from our collection of antique buttons, pressed glass and natural objects.) Use the mold to create a highly detailed fine silver pendant that proclaims your personal style. Add some bling with a cubic zirconia gem if you wish, and learn patina techniques to add definition to your design. For questions and to register, please email Katie@artclayworld.com or call (toll-free) 866-381-0100 or 708-857-8800.

How to Develop Your Style with Artwear
Learn the art of personalizing your style with natural and artistically visual artwear, at the Pasadena Bead and Design Show’s Friday Night Celebration with Wine. This year, renowned designer Suzi Click, will host and moderate a fashion show focused around the clothing and jewelry designs of featured artists. Panel members include designer Gretchen Schields, and others who are advocates of Frida Kahlo’s theory that to dress creatively everyday transforms the life into an experience of art. Learn to identify your own style, where to shop for extraordinary clothing, and coordinate with layers and accessories. Date & Time: Friday, July 31, 6 - 8pm. $35 admission price to the Celebration includes admission to the show for all 4 days. To register email beadanddesign@msn.com or call 530-274-1123.

Foxtail Chainmaille Bracelet
Instructor: Lauren Andersen also known as The ChainMaille Lady. Skill Level: All Levels, experience opening & closing jump rings helpful. Workshop Fee: $50, includes copper kit (sterling also available). Date & Time: Friday July 31st, 6pm - 9pm, Limited Class Size. Come learn the ancient art of chainmaille from The ChainMaille Lady. Learn to weave this dense chain with a fascinating ring pattern. The weave is a “rope” type weave based on a stacked ring orientation. You will not believe just how easy it is to weave this bracelet. You will learn a bit of the basics and also how to use this weave to create lovely chainmaille jewelry. For more information and to sign up for the class contact Lauren at QJDesigns@yahoo.com or call (626) 255-4267. To register for a class and purchase kits, go to http://www.thechainmaillelady.artfire.com

Create Your Own Hand Painted Silk Crepe de Chine Scarf
Instructor: Natasha Foucault, artists and designer of Natasha’s Silks: www.natashasilkart.comSkill: Students of all levels can take this class. Date & Time: Friday July 31st, 6pm - 9pm, Limited Class Size. Workshop fee: $95, all supplies included. Have you ever wanted to see your designs on silk? Now is your opportunity to learn the ins and outs of silk paintings. This class will explore various techniques- gutta certi, salt, alcohol, linear underpainting, washes shading and blending. Students will create their own design on 15' by 74' Silk Crepe de Chine Scarf during this session. For the price of one designer hand painted scarf you will make your own plus you will learn the process. Contact Natasha with any questions or to register at 415-8265022 or nfouko@yahoo.com.

Fine Silver Rings
Instructor: Ann and Stan Rosier, Art Clay Senior Instructors, www.artclayworld.com. Skill Level: All Levels. Date & Time: Saturday, August 1, 2009 from 9am – 1pm. Workshop Fee: $100, all tools and materials provided.Learn to create pure silver rings; learn techniques for accounting for sizing rings with silver clay, and decorating your personally designed silver ring. For questions and to register, please email Katie@artclayworld.com or call (toll-free) 866-381-0100 or 708-857-8800.

Artistic Wire Jewelry Design
Instructor: Lilian Chen is a bead and wire artist from California, and a member of Create Your Style with Crystallize Swarovski Elements Ambassador. Lilian is a frequent contributor to several Beading Magazines, including Bead & Button; a Finalist in Bead Dreams Design contest 2008; and a Semi-Finalist in Create Your Style Design contest. Lilian teaches at the Bead & Button show in Milwaukee, Create Your Style with Crystallize Swarovski Elements in Tucson, and the Bead and Design show in California. Lilian has created her own unique technique which she shares with her students along with teaching new skill, how to think creatively and how to design new pieces. To see Lilian’s work go to: www.goldgatsby.etsy.com Skill: Need basic wirework skills. Time: Saturday, August 1, 9am-1pm, 4 hour workshop. Workshop fee $120, kit fee $90. This class will show a new revolutionary creation on wire jewelry making. Lilian will share her unique technique to make this 3-D artistic wire set. You will not only learn the skill, but also creative thinking, so you will feel free to making your own artistic style. Project will be finished during the class. Contact Lilian with any questions or to register at lilian888crystals@yahoo.com or register at www.goldgatsby.etsy.com.

“Art Nouveau Blooms” Embellished Polymer Clay Floral Focal Piece
Instructor: Christi Friesen well known Polymer clay artist, teacher, and author featured in numerous magazines and juried exhibits. You can see her work at www.cforiginals.com. Skill Level: All Levels. Date & Time: Saturday, August 1, 2009, 10:00am – 1:00pm Workshop Fee: $80, includes all tools and materials.In this class, we will create a detailed, luscious floral focal bead, inspired by the sensual lines of the Art Nouveau style. Emphasis on color mixing, composition and adding beads and gems to polymer clay. All skill levels are welcome. Pre-registration is strongly recommended, as space is limited. To register or for more details email Christi@CForiginals.com.

European 4-in-1 Chainmaille Bracelet
Instructor: Lauren Andersen also known as The ChainMaille Lady. Skill Level: All Levels, experience opening & closing jump rings helpful. Fee: $55, includes copper kit (sterling also available). Date & Time: Saturday August 1st, 1pm - 4pm, Limited Class Size. Come learn the ancient art of chainmaille from The ChainMaille Lady. This weave is the most ancient of the chainmaille weaves. Once used to create armor for warriors, we now use it to make gorgeous chainmaille jewelry! This weave is very fluid. Once you have mastered this weave, you can make some stunning chainmaille. You will learn a bit of the basics and also how to use this weave to create lovely chainmaille jewelry. For more information and to sign up for the class contact Lauren at QJDesigns@yahoo.com or call (626) 255-4267. To register for a class and purchase kits, go to http://www.thechainmaillelady.artfire.com

Pure Silver and Gold Keum-Boo Pendant
Instructor: Louise Duhamel, Art Clay Senior Instructor, www.artclayworld.com. Skill Level: All Levels. Date & Time: Saturday, August 1, 2009 from 2pm – 6pm. Workshop Fee: $125, all tools and materials provided.We will create a beautiful fine silver pendant in pure silver, using rubber stamps, molds, and natural materials for texture. After firing the piece we will learn the ancient Korean art of Keum-Boo, which fuses gold foil onto a portion of the silver piece. This will be highlighted and offset by using various patination techniques to create an array of colors ranging from golden to blue, and purple. Our finished piece will be a beautiful one-of-a-kind pendant of pure silver and 24 karat gold. For questions and to register, please email Katie@artclayworld.com or call (toll-free) 866-381-0100 or 708-857-8800.

“Little Nest Beads” Free Class by Christi Friesen
Skill Level: All Levels. Date & Time: Saturday, August 1, 2009, 2:30pm – 3:00pm. Free class open to all -first come first served- learn to work with polymer clay, learn techniques, and tricks of the trade, by polymer artist Christi Friesen.

“Steampunk Bunny” Embellished Polymer Clay Focal Bead
Instructor: Christi Friesen well known Polymer clay artist, teacher, and author featured in numerous magazines and juried exhibits. You can see her work at www.cforiginals.com. Skill Level: All Levels. Date & Time: Saturday, August 1, 2009, 4:00pm – 6:00pm Workshop Fee: $60, includes all tools and materials. “Steampunk” is a Victorian-era-clockwork and fantasy kind of jewelry. Learn to incorporate this style into polymer clay and create your own “Steampunk pieces”. Emphasis is on color blending, sculptural details and how-tos for adding the embellishments. All skill levels are welcome. Pre-registration is strongly recommended, as space is limited. To register or for more details email Christi@CForiginals.com.

Vintage Broken China Jewelry Necklace
Instructor: Shari Replogle of Staffordshire Garden Designs. Shari is a designer and mixed media artist. Her art has been featured in many publications, including Belle Armoire, and Belle Armoire Jewelry Magazines. Skill level: All levels. Date & Time: Saturday, August 1st, 5-9pm. Workshop Fee: $125.00 includes kit, tools provided. Come and learn how to create beautiful jewelry focal elements from vintage broken china. We learn how to frame the pendants using soldering techniques. We will also learn how to "bead" or "pearl" using decorative soldering techniques. We will then construct the necklace using all vintage elements and sterling silver. Come ready to create and have a lot of fun! You can register online at www.staffordshiregarden.com. Or, you may email at contact@staffordshiregarden.com, or call Shari at 859-801-6622 for more information.

Text, Textures & Trinkets - a Treasure Pendant
Instructor: Sam Katz, member of Amate Studios Design Team. Skill Level: All Levels. Date & Time: Saturday, August 1, 2009, 6:00pm-9:00pm. Workshop Fee: $75, all tools and materials provided (bringing your favorite clay tools & any stamps, charms or inclusions is encouraged). In this multimedia class, we will combine polymer clay, acrylic paints, semi precious stones, charms & stamps with Magic Glos in Amate Studios pendant trays to create a personalized one of a kind Treasure Pendant. For more information please email samkatz1@earthlink.net. To register, email handmade@amatestudios.com or call Armondo Barry at 602-330-2862.

European 6-in-1 Chainmaille Bracelet
Instructor: Lauren Andersen also known as The ChainMaille Lady. Skill Level: All Levels, experience opening & closing jump rings helpful. Workshop Fee: $65, includes copper kit (sterling also available). Date & Time: Saturday August 1st, 6pm - 9pm, Limited Class Size. Come learn the ancient art of chainmaille from The ChainMaille Lady. The European 6-in-1 weave is similar to the European 4-in-1 weave however, it produces a much denser bracelet. You will learn a bit of the basics and also how to use this weave to create lovely chainmaille jewelry. For more information and to sign up for the class contact Lauren at QJDesigns@yahoo.com or call (626) 255-4267. To register for a class and purchase kits, go to
http://www.thechainmaillelady.artfire.com

Silver Earring Extravaganza!
Instructor: Pat Evans, Art Clay Senior Instructor, www.artclayworld.com. Skill Level: All Levels. Date & Time: Saturday, August 1, 2009 from 7pm – 9pm. Workshop Fee: $95, all tools and materials provided. Make multiple pairs of earrings, depending on size, as you learn a variety of techniques for working with Art Clay Silver (even if you’ve never worked with fine silver clay before!) We’ll use commercial and “found” textures, learn to set gemstones, discover how to do water etching to create a personal design, and learn ways to bring out the full beauty of our pure silver designs by adding patinas. As an added bonus, you’ll learn two ways to create your own earwires. For questions and to register, please email Katie@artclayworld.com or call (toll-free) 866-381-0100 or 708-857-8800.

Flower Lace Necklace
Instructor: Lilian Chen is a bead and wire artist from California, and a member of Create Your Style with Crystallize Swarovski Elements Ambassador. Lilian is a frequent contributor to several Beading Magazines, including Bead & Button; a Finalist in Bead Dreams Design contest 2008; and a Semi-Finalist in Create Your Style Design contest. Lilian teaches at the Bead & Button show in Milwaukee, Create Your Style with Crystallize Swarovski Elements in Tucson, and the Bead and Design show in California. Lilian has created her own unique technique which she shares with her students along with teaching new skill, how to think creatively and how to design new pieces. To see Lilian’s work go to: www.goldgatsby.etsy.com Skill: Need basic weaving skill. Time: Sunday, August 2, 9am-1pm, 4 hour workshop. Workshop fee $100, kit fee $120. Introducing Lilian’s creation on blooming weaving-- students will practice the basic blooming weaving skill, and then make a unique pendant, and a necklace. Both projects will be finished during the class. Contact Lilian with any questions or to register at lilian888crystals@yahoo.com or register at www.goldgatsby.etsy.com.

Daisy Flower Chainmaille Bracelet
Instructor: Lauren Andersen also known as The ChainMaille Lady. Skill Level: All Levels, experience opening & closing jump rings helpful. Workshop Fee: $55, includes copper & brass kit. Date & Time: Sunday August 2nd, 9am - 12pm, Limited Class Size. Come learn the ancient art of chainmaille from The ChainMaille Lady. This chainmaille bracelet is based on the classic Japanese 12-in-2 weave. Each ring is doubled in the lovely and quite strong bracelet. As pictured here, two different types of metals can be used to make a stunning bracelet. You will learn a bit of the basics and also how to use this weave to create lovely chainmaille jewelry. For more information and to sign up for the class contact Lauren at QJDesigns@yahoo.com or call (626) 255-4267. To register for a class and purchase kits, go to http://www.thechainmaillelady.artfire.com

“FoundPunk Gardens” Embellished Polymer Clay Floral Focal Piece
Instructor: Christi Friesen well known Polymer clay artist, teacher, and author featured in numerous magazines and juried exhibits. You can see her work at www.cforiginals.com. Skill Level: All Levels. Date & Time: Sunday, August 2, 2009, 10:00am – 1:00pm Workshop Fee: $85, includes all tools and materials. This is a fun, fun class! “FoundPunk” combines elements of Steampunk (clockwork gears, chain, brass) with found objects using assemblage techniques! In this class you will make your own reusable molds of vintage pieces (which you will keep, of course), you will learn multiple embellishment techniques, and you will combine unexpected elements to make a truly unique piece. Pre-registration is strongly recommended, as space is limited. To register or for more details email Christi@CForiginals.com.

Ancient Coin Pendant in Fine Silver
Instructor: Cindy Pankopf, Art Clay Senior Instructor, www.artclayworld.com. Skill Level: All Levels. Date & Time: Sunday, August 2, 2009 from 10am – 1pm. Workshop Fee: $105, all tools and materials provided. Create several double-sided dramatic focal pieces reminiscent of ancient Chinese currency. You will learn how to use masking techniques while applying your design to achieve a multi-textured surface, and how to patina to achieve an aged appearance. Great for beginners. For questions and to register, please email Katie@artclayworld.com or call (toll-free) 866-381-0100 or 708-857-8800.

Toggles and Closures in Pure Silver
Instructor: Pat Evans, Art Clay Senior Instructor, www.artclayworld.com. Skill Level: All Levels. Date & Time: Sunday, August 2, 2009 from 2pm – 4:30pm. Workshop Fee: $90, all tools and materials provided. In this fun and practical workshop, you’ll learn to create one-of-a-kind fine silver toggle closures from Art Clay Silver even if you’ve never worked with silver metal clay before. Now you can make your own decorative clasps to add a unique finishing touch to your handcrafted necklaces or bracelets. Learn to texture, shape, fire, and patina the clay. You’ll also learn the secrets of making toggles that work smoothly and securely, not to mention that they feel comfortable and balanced. For questions and to register, please email Katie@artclayworld.com or call (toll-free) 866-381-0100 or 708-857-8800.

“Have A Heart” Free Class by Christi Friesen
Skill Level: All Levels. Date & Time: Saturday, August 2, 2009, 2:30pm – 3:00pm. Free class open to all -first come first served- learn to work with polymer clay, learn techniques, and tricks of the trade, by polymer artist Christi Friesen.

Retro Necklace
Instructor: Sam Katz, member of Amate Studios Design Team. Skill Level: All Levels. Date & Time: Sunday, August 2, 2009. Workshop Fee: $75, all tools and materials provided. In this multimedia class, we will learn to make the fun & easy polymer clay Retro Cane & combine that with Amate Studios pendant trays & textiles to create this beautiful necklace. For more information please email samkatz1@earthlink.net. For registration, please email handmade@amatestudios.com or call Armondo Barry at 602-330-2862.

“Steampunk Dragon” Embellished Polymer Clay Focal Bead
Instructor: Christi Friesen well known Polymer clay artist, teacher, and author featured in numerous magazines and juried exhibits. You can see her work at www.cforiginals.com. Skill Level: All Levels. Date & Time: Sunday, August 2, 2009, 4:00pm – 6:00pm Workshop Fee: $60, includes all tools and materials.“Steampunk” is a Victorian-era-clockwork and fantasy kind of jewelry. Learn to incorporate this style into polymer clay and create your own “Steampunk pieces”. Emphasis is on color blending, sculptural details and how-tos for adding the embellishments. All skill levels are welcome. Pre-registration is strongly recommended, as space is limited. To register or for more details email Christi@CForiginals.com.

Creta Art Workshop
Instructor: Maria Victoria, Creta Art Instructor, cretaarts.comSkill Level: All levels. Workshop fee: $40. All tools and materials provided. In this workshop students will learn how to make miniature clay treasures. Learn about different techniques used in the trade. There are a variety of classes to choose from such as flowers, cakes, candy, fruits, jewelry and etc. For more information or to register for class please email maria@cretaarts.com or call (626) 286-2626.

Jewelry Design Workshop
Instructor: Christi Friesen, well known Polymer clay artist, teacher, and author featured in numerous magazines and juried exhibits. You can see her work at www.cforiginals.com. August 1-2, 2009, Free workshop. Daily workshops and demos in jewelry design and polymer clay bead making. For more information or to register for this class email christi@cforiginals.com.

Royal Bling Beads
Instructor: Donna Palmer, beadwork designer and owner of Beads and Magic Wishes. Skill: beginner to advanced. Time: 3-hour class, date to be announced. Workshop fee: 80.00, includes a custom kit with complete directions and all materials, color choices available. Come to Donna's class and go away knowing how to make these two different, beautiful and firm Hollow Beaded Beads that can be used alone on a chain with some accent beads or use the knowledge to make beads and incorporate them into other designs. Let your imagination soar. The focal bead is crusted on the outside with crystals. The Long beads are crusted with seed beads for an allover bling. For more information and registration contact Donna at 858-578-2273 or beadragon@aol.com or visit http://home.san.rr.com/beadragon/.

Photographing Glass Ornaments: Techniques and uses for the craftsperson
Instructor: Robert K Liu; trained as an ethologist/ichthyologist, Liu received his Ph.D. from the University of California at Los Angeles. In 1975 Liu left biomedical research after founding The Bead Journal, which changed its title in 1978 to Ornament, a magazine on the Art and Craft of Personal Adornment. Self-trained as a jeweler and photographer, the author is coeditor of Ornament and has written extensively on ancient, ethnic and contemporary jewelry and personal adornment. One of his specific research interests has been the history and technology of craft media used for personal adornment. He also lectures on and gives workshops on the photography of personal adornment. He is the author of Collectible Beads, as well as over 600 articles or publications.Email for details.Techniques for photographing glass ornaments, beads, adornments, and jewelry for the craft person. To register for this class email beadanddesign@msn.com or call (530) 274-1123.

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