MY 2013 CLASSES AT INNOVATIVE BEADS EXPO

I have been getting questions about where I will be teaching so I am happy to say that the 2013 class schedule for the Innovative Beads Expo shows is now on their website. First, the projects I will be teaching:

 

Around the Bend

Learn bead crochet with the slip stitch method, the one most commonly used to make the popular bead crochet ropes. Students will make a 3.5 inch tube of size 8̊ beads that can be strung as a straight tube or turned into a teardrop-shaped pendant with a few simple wire work techniques. You will learn how to string beads in a pattern, bead crochet in the round, add a new thread; finish a piece with bead caps, and how to combine the bead crochet tube with wire and crystals to create a fun focal piece.

Students must know how to make a slip knot and chain stitch before class.

Class Fee: $60. Pre-register and save $10.
Kit fee: $30
Kit Includes: Size 8̊ Japanese seed beads, size 8̊Japanese hex or triangle beads, nylon crochet thread, bead caps, Thunder Polish crystals, assorted accent beads and metal charms, 20 or 22 gauge wire, ribbon or cord, crochet hook, beading needles, and safety pin.

Students to bring: scissors, bead mat, task light (optional); also round-nose pliers, chain-nose pliers, diagonal wire cutters, and nylon-jaw pliers if you wish to make the tear-shaped pendant.

DATES AND SHOWS: March 16, Fishkill, NY; April 28, Edison, NJ    

 

 

Russian Around

With just thread and needle, you can make these striking earrings or pendants. Using a variation of the Russian spiral stitch, students will make a tube of bugle beads and seed beads. Then we will join the tube into a circle and embellish it with sparkly Swarovski crystals and more seed beads. Add a seed bead loop on top for an ear wire or neck cord and you are ready to wear your new creation.

Class Fee: $60.00 Pre-register and save $10.
Kit fee: $25
Kit contains: bugle beads, seed beads, Swarovski crystals, ear wires, thread, and beading needles.

Students to bring: scissors, bead mat, task light (optional), magnifiers
(optional) if you have trouble working with small beads.

DATES AND SHOWS:  July 13, Edison, NJ; October 12, Edison, NJ; December 7, Fishkill, NJ



Fancy Pants

Start from the very beginning and learn to crochet beads with a chain stitch to make this sparkly necklace that combines pretty nylon cord with a variety of larger beads. Students will learn how to string beads in a pattern, crochet the basic slip knot and chain stitch, crochet with beads, braid 3 strands together, fasten a clasp, and make dangles. No crochet experience needed. Class Fee: $60. Pre-register and save $10. Kit fee: $30 Kit contains: nylon cord, size 6̊ seed beads, Magatama drops, 6 mm stardust beads, 4 mm stardust beads, 6 mm beads, 8 mm beads, vintage Czech beads, bead caps, clasp, jump rings, crochet hook, and needle. Students to bring: scissors, bead mat, pliers for opening jump rings, task light (optional). DATES AND SHOWS: March 17, Fishkill, NY; April 27, Edison, NJ; November 17, Secaucus; December 8, Fishkill, NY

 

Start from the very beginning and learn to crochet beads with a chain stitch to make this sparkly necklace that combines pretty nylon cord with a variety of larger beads. Students will learn how to string beads in a pattern, crochet the basic slip knot and chain stitch, crochet with beads, braid 3 strands together, fasten a clasp, and make dangles. No crochet experience needed. Class Fee: $60. Pre-register and save $10. Kit fee: $30 Kit contains: nylon cord, size 6̊ seed beads, Magatama drops, 6 mm stardust beads, 4 mm stardust beads, 6 mm beads, 8 mm beads, vintage Czech beads, bead caps, clasp, jump rings, crochet hook, and needle. Students to bring: scissors, bead mat, pliers for opening jump rings, task light (optional). DATES AND SHOWS: March 17, Fishkill, NY; April 27, Edison, NJ; November 17, Secaucus; December 8, Fishkill, NY

Start from the very beginning and learn to crochet beads with a chain stitch to make this sparkly necklace that combines pretty nylon cord with a variety of larger beads. Students will learn how to string beads in a pattern, crochet the basic slip knot and chain stitch, crochet with beads, braid 3 strands together, fasten a clasp, and make dangles. No crochet experience needed.

Class Fee: $60. Pre-register and save $10.
Kit fee: $30
Kit contains: nylon cord, size 6̊ seed beads, Magatama drops, 6 mm stardust beads, 4 mm stardust beads, 6 mm beads, 8 mm beads, vintage Czech beads, bead caps, clasp, jump rings, crochet hook, and needle.

Students to bring: scissors, bead mat, pliers for opening jump rings, task light (optional).

DATES AND SHOWS: March 17, Fishkill, NY; April 27, Edison, NJ; November 17, Secaucus; December 8, Fishkill, NY 

Turkish Delight

Using a bead crochet stitch that I learned in Turkey, this sparkly bracelet is for the beader who wants to go beyond the standard tubular bead crochet and work with loops of beads. Students will learn how to string beads in a pattern and crochet the Turkish Loops stitch in the round. Once the bead crochet is done, students will make a button and loop closure and embellish the loop with peyote stitch or needle-woven flowers and leaves. Bead crochet experience is helpful.

Class Fee: $60. Pre-register and save $10.
Kit fee: $35
Kit Includes: over 150 4mm, Czech, fire-polished beads, 11° Japanese seed beads, assorted beads for closure loop, 2 bead caps, 1 button, 1 spool braided nylon cord, Fireline, steel crochet hook, and beading needles.

Students to bring: scissors, bead mat, task light (optional), magnifiers
(optional) if you have trouble working with small beads.

DATES AND SHOWS: July 13, Edison, NJ; October 13, Edison, NJ; November 16, Secaucus, NJ; December 7, Fishkill, NY

Wire Crochet

Learn to crochet with wire by making this fun flower and the charming birds nest earrings. Students will learn which sizes of wire are best for crochet, tricks for working with wire, the chain stitch, single crochet, how to add beads to your work, and how to crochet flat shapes and in the
round. Crochet experience helpful but not necessary.

Class Fee: $60. Pre-register and save $10
Kit fee: $30
Kit includes: practice wire, 28 gauge colored wire, 24 gauge colored wire, seed beads, Swarovski pearls, long Magatama beads, ear wires, 2 crochet hooks

Students to bring: scissors, bead mat, diagonal wire cutters, nylon-jaw pliers, chain-nose or round-nose pliers (optional), task light (optional).

DATES AND SHOWS: March 16, Fishkill, NY; April 27, Edison, NJ;
October 12, Edison, NJ; November 16, Secaucus, NY 


For Registration, Click on the Appropriate Link Below:
March 16, 17: Fishkill, NY
April 27, 28: Edison, NJ
July 13, 14: Edison, NJ
October 12, 13: Edison, NJ
November 16, 17: Secaucus, NJ
December 7,8: Fishkill, NY

Hope to see you at one of the shows.