Friday, 9-12noon - Monona Room

Bold Status Link Bracelet
Sue Ripsch

The Bold Status Link Bracelet makes a statement as it softly jingles while flowing gently along the wrist. It lives up to its name of being bold and exciting. Once you learn the weave, you could in the future make a long, matching necklace. It is wonderful to make and wear. You will receive many compliments when wearing this bracelet.

Supplies Required by Students: 1 pair chain nose pliers; 1 pair flat nose pliers; clasp; beading mat; task lamp (optional)

All skill levels welcome

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Friday, 9-11am - Kegonsa Room

Double Spiral Chainmaille Bracelet in Argentium Sterling Silver
Diane Miller - Diane Miller Designs

Students will be working with Diane's hand coiled, cut and polished Agentinium sterling silver jump rings to weave this bracelet. Students may complete this bracelet in class.
Argentium Sterling silver jump rings and step-by-step illustrated instructions will be provided.

Supplies to Bring: Single strand clasp.  Two pair of flat nose, smooth jaw, jewelry pliers.  Beading mat, magnifiers.

All skill levels welcome

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Friday, 10-12noon, Waubesa Room

Whole Lotta Loops
Debbie of Fat Cat Beads

Learn how to stitch a fun and beautiful bracelet.
You will want to make one in every color.

All skill levels welcome.

This project utilizes a simple netting stitch worked in flat circles to create ‘coins.’
The ‘coins’ are linked together during construction of the project. The clasp is a simple peyote toggle. The project requires only needle, thread and beads. This project also makes a wonderful necklace. This project was inspired by a rare, ancient Chinese coin dating back to 300 BC. In ancient China, money was shaped like a knife and the end of the knife had a hole to hang on the bench or table. Over time, the knife part disappeared
and only the "handle" or the coin remained. The coin's shape is symbolic. The round outside represents heaven (the universe) and the center hole represents China (Earth). In China, the symbol for ‘country’ is surrounded by a square, which is probably why the round coin with a round hole was short-lived and is so rare - yet examples of it live on today. Complement your rare beauty with this bracelet and/or necklace symbolizing the universe and the earth.

Students please bring a Scissors and a personal task lamp if desired.

All skill levels are welcome.

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Friday, 1-4pm - Monona Room

Crazy 8 Bracelet and Earrings  
Sue Ripsch

The Crazy 8 Bracelet and Earrings are a beautiful combination of chainmaille techniques. The weave “traps” the crystals inside of the chain and makes for a flexible and comfortable bracelet. You can change the look of the jewelry with the utilization of different colors of crystals. The sparkle and shine of the crystals and the sterling silver jump rings combine for a very sophisticated look. Once you learn the weave, you could make in the future a matching necklace. You will be the envy of your friends with this wonderful set of jewelry.
Supplies Required by Students: 1 pair chain nose pliers; 1 pair flat nose pliers; clasp; twenty 6mm round crystals (must be round): beading mat; task lamp (optional).

Chainmaille - allskill levels welcome

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Friday, 3-5pm - Waubesa Room

Jens Pind Chainmaille Bracelet in Argentium Sterling Silver
Diane Miller from Diane Miller Designs

Students will be working with Diane's hand coiled, cut and polished Agentinium sterling silver jump rings to weave this bracelet. Students may complete this bracelet in class.

Argentium Sterling silver jump rings and step-by-step illustrated instructions will be provided.

Supplies to Bring: Single strand clasp.  Two pair of flat nose, smooth jaw, jewelry pliers.  Beading mat, magnifiers.

Skill Level: Intermediate

All skill levels welcome

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Friday, 12:30-2:30pm - The Board Room

Polymer Clay Art Beads
with Wisconsin Artist Sandi Obertin

During this class you will learn "hand-on" to create a variety of different style and size polymer clay art beads. You will have the opportunity to work with a variety of colorants and texture designs. You will also have the opportunity to embellish your beads using a variety of art materials.
This class is technique driven. By the time the class is over you should have a nice stash of beautiful beads to take home! (NOTE: The techniques taught in the Creative Wire Work class after this class are perfect techniques for further enhancing your Polymer Clay Art Beads.)

All art materials will be provided and students will get a Rubber Nature Bead Roller to take home.
*Students please bring: A pair of scissors or a clay blade.

All Skill Levels Welcome

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Friday, 1-3pm - Upstairs Loft

Rags to Riches Bracelet
Robin Delyea of Fat Cat Beads

A perfect example of how a very random assortment of beads can turn into a masterpiece! Those with some experience with bead stitching are welcome in this fun and relaxing class! You will not finish your bracelet in class time, but we will take some time to explore clasp options before class is over.
Students will need a wide variety of seed beads INCLUDING: 4mm cubes, sz 6, sz 8, sz 11, delicas, sz 15. The more variety of color and size you bring, the more interesting your bracelet will be! The samples shown use an average of 15 different types of seed beads. Also, bring a button or some sort of flat bead drilled through the center for your clasp, should be approx 18mm (about ½”), Fireline, 6 lb. and a Sz 12 needle.
-- OR Kits will be available at the beginning of class for $15.

 Intermediate skill levels welcome

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Friday - 1-4pm - Hall A Conference Room

Hear it Ring
Syl Mauerman - SassySessories

“My rings never turn out” I hear it all the time. This workshop is for you. You will come away with rings that you will be proud of. There are techniques but, very few rules to making a great personalized ring.
Please bring an assortment of 18, 20 and 24 gauge wire. It takes approx. 12” of the heavy gauge to create the framework for your ring. Approx 18” of the finer gauge for embellishment and tweeking the size. Bring an assortment of beads, stones, metal findings that will fit either the 18g or the 24g wire. A ring mandrel if you have one or you can borrow mine. I will also have some for sale so you can make more at home. General beading tools. Check the size of your focal bead to make sure it works on the finger you want your ring to be displayed on. We should have time to make 2 rings so bring supplies accordingly.

All skill levels welcome

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Friday - 12-2pm - Waubesa Room

Orbital Weave Chainmaille Bracelet in Argentium Sterling Silver
Diane Miller of Diane Miller Designs

Students will be working with Diane's hand coiled, cut and polished Agentinium sterling silver jump rings to weave this bracelet. Students may complete this bracelet in class.

Argentium Sterling silver jump rings and step-by-step illustrated instructions will be provided.

Supplies to Bring: Single strand clasp.  Two pair of flat nose, smooth jaw, jewelry pliers.  Beading mat, magnifiers.

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

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Friday - 3-5pm - The Board Room

Creative Wire Work
with Wisconsin artist Sandi Obertin

You will learn some basic WIRE WRAPPING TECHNIQUES and some WIRE BENDING TECHNIQUES that will add decorative interest, elegance and functionality to your jewelry projects. PLEASE SEE Sandi's representative samples.
Wire wrapping techniques are especially useful for linking beads together in a creative fashion when making bracelets and necklaces and for creating unique bales for pendant pieces or accents for earrings.
This class is technique driven. You will have the opportunity to learn several different techniques and experience hands-on how to accomplish them. NOTE: We will not be creating a finished multi-link necklace or bracelet during this class. Most pieces will be "pendant ready" and can be strung on a cord and worn home, if desired or you can choose to later incorporate your individual focal pieces in one of your special projects.

Each student may choose six of Sandi's handmade focal beads to work with. Students may choose bead colors and sizes that they will enjoy working with. (Students may bring some of their favorite focal beads to class to work on, if desired. If you created beads in our Polymer Clay Art Beads class earlier in the day, you may incorporate some of those beads in this class, if you like.) A variety of small accent beads and a variety of wire will be provided. Students may take their extra supplies home with them if they do not finish all six focal pieces during the class.

Creative wire work allows individuals to create one-of-a-kind designs without making an expensive investment in equipment. Jewelry pliers and wire cutters are basically the only equipment that is really necessary.

Students please bring a round nose pair of jewelers pliers and/or a pair of chain nose pliers and a wire cutter. (If you have additional types of jewelers pliers, please bring them along also.)

We will have some inexpensive jewelers pliers for sale if you don't have them. We will also have some of Sandi's additional one-of-a-kind handmade focal beads available for purchase.

All skill levels welcome

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Friday - 5-9pm - Hall A Conference Room

Crystal Ring Earrings
Dawn's Hide & Bead Away/Laurel Kubby

Learn to bezel a Swarovski ring with seed beads, attach a dangle with an added wirework element, and create a pair of earrings. These techniques allow you to bezel almost any object with a little time and patience. Experience with peyote stitch is recommended. Cost of the class includes all materials including precious metal findings and wire and written instructions for you to keep.

All skill levels welcome

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Friday - 10-3pm - Hall A - Hot Glass Room

Matched Pairs
Robert Jennik

This class will explore several methods of developing color on small matched pairs of beads. A quick technique called, "Speed Dots" will be demonstrated. An easier, unique method for producing your own twisted stringers and ribbon canes will also be demonstrated. Working with silver foil and casing with clear will complete the set of tools needed to produce almost any variety of small matched pairs of beads.

Some bead making experience required. 

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Friday - 9-6:30pm - The Look Out

All Day Stitch Camp
Meant To Bead - Joan O & Carol S

In ONE day : 4 separate basic stitches will be taught. You will learn how to start and stop a stitched project. The projects will include the following stitches: Peyote stitch, Nebebele stitch , Right Angle Weave, & Tubular Peyote Stitch. Over the day 4 different projects will be taught. Not only are 4 different stitches taught but many different closers are covered as well as embellishments for your projects. Commit now to learn a great foundation in bead work. You will find the skills you have learned in class the base of many advanced projects.

ALL PRODUCTS ARE INCLUDED IN THE CLASS FEE
Students are encouraged to bring their own task lighting

WORKSHOP LEVEL: BEGINNING

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Friday - 4-6pm - The Board Room

Bejeweled
Meant To Bead - Joan O

Learn to stitch an exquisitely supple necklace that comes together in front to form a pendant complete with a triple crystal embellished setting. Choose between 4 different color palettes:

Amethyst Island, Montana Sky, Ivory Tower, and Ruby Tuesday.
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ALL PRODUCTS ARE INCLUDED IN THE CLASS FEE
Students are encouraged to bring their own task lighting

WORKSHOP LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE

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