Saturday Workshops - Art Glass and Bead Show

Saturday, March 28, 2009
Weekend Schedule :: Friday Classes :: Saturday Classes :: Sunday Classes
Scroll down to see ALL of the Saturday classes.
	Saturday, 9-12pm - Monona Room Crystals and Chains Sue Ripsch The Crystals and Chain bracelet is truly a beautiful piece to behold. It combines chainmaille and some simple beading techniques. The students selects their own crystal color(s) which makes each piece unique. Sterling silver jump rings to complete the bracelet are provided. Please bring: 1 pair chain nose pliers; 1 pair flat nose pliers; 1 pair crimp pliers; 42-48 6mm crystals (all one color, half and half, or your choice); clasp; beading mat; task lamp (optional) All skill levels welcome Weekend Schedule :: Friday Classes :: Saturday Classes :: Sunday Classes
	Saturday, 1-4pm - Monona Room Olympus Bracelet Sue Ripsch The Olympus bracelet is a very interesting bracelet to make. It lies nicely on the wrist and is very attractive to wear. This bracelet will be in a two-tone combination of sterling silver and yellow gold filled jump rings. Jump rings are provided in the kit to complete the bracelet. Please Bring 1 pair chain nose pliers; 1 pair flat nose pliers; clasp; beading mat; task lamp (optional) All skill levels welcome Weekend Schedule :: Friday Classes :: Saturday Classes :: Sunday Classes
	Saturday, 10-12pm - Wingra Room Orbs For Your Lobes Syl Mauerman/SassySessories Little delicate chainmaille ladies for your lobes. I have a Knot, a Criss-Cross and a Fuchsia pattern for you to learn PLUS you will learn to make the ear wires. All sterling and 14k gold filled wire/rings are included. Keep them all for yourself or give a pair as a gift. We will make all 3 and you will have the instructions to make more at home. Please bring: 2 -size 3 crystals or bead/ball of choice, Flat head pliers, Chain nose pliers, Round nose pliers, All skill levels welcome - some chainmaille experience will be helpful Weekend Schedule :: Friday Classes :: Saturday Classes :: Sunday Classes
	Saturday, 12:30-3pm - Wingra Room Components Gone Wild Necklace SassySessories/Syl Mauerman This lovely looks simple and it is. BUT within it, there are several wire work techniques that you will want to learn if, you want to expand your wire work talents. Learn them and practice alternative connections of various components your result is a fascinating necklace. Time permitting earrings too. Please bring: Approx 12 components of varying sizes, shapes and finishes, Assorted beads to compliment your components-recommend small beads &teardrops for wire wrapping, 20 g wire-finish to compliment your components/beads, 22 g wire-finish to compliment other pieces, Approx 14” of chain, 1 Lobster Claw clasp, 1 headpin, Wire snips Round nose Pliers Chain nose Pliers, All skill levels welcome Weekend Schedule :: Friday Classes :: Saturday Classes :: Sunday Classes
	Saturday,4:30-7:30pm - Monona Room Vertebra Bracelet Sue Ripsch The Vertebra bracelet is a very slinky and comfortable bracelet to wear. It glides and flows well along ones wrist. Many compliments will be received when wearing this bracelet. Sterling silver jump rings to complete the bracelet are provided. Supplies Required by Students: 1 pair chain nose pliers; 1 pair flat nose pliers; clasp; beading mat; task lamp (optional) All Skill Levels welcome Weekend Schedule :: Friday Classes :: Saturday Classes :: Sunday Classes
	Saturday, 4-7pm - Wingra Room 1 Ringy Dingy, 2 Ringy Dingy Syl Mauerman/SassySessories This workshop you will not want to miss. You will create 2 rings of sterling silver and get ideas/suggestions/techniques to make many more later. A ring for every occasion and every outfit. These sterling beauties will last forever. They are not difficult and you will have detailed instructions for 2, if your imagination ever gets stuck. I will have my tumbler to shine them up after completion. Do not use pearls if you want to tumble them. Please bring: Ring #1 : Approx 10 assorted small beads. MUST have holes large enough to handle 18 g and/or 22 gauge wire. Nothing larger than a size 3. Be sure they are a grade that can handle tumbling. No pearls unless you want to hand clean them. Ring #2: 1-6mm round bead/ball (hole must accommodate 18-gauge wire), 2-4mm round beads/balls (hole must accommodate 22 g wire), Wire snips, Chainnose pliers, Round nose pliers. All skill levels are welcome. Weekend Schedule :: Friday Classes :: Saturday Classes :: Sunday Classes
	Saturday, 8am - 2pm - Waubesa Room Introductory Metalsmithing Workshop Kay Rashka - www.kayrashka.com Presentation will provide students with the information needed to set up a metal smithing workspace necessary to complete basic jewelry projects with metals such as silver, copper, brass, etc. Demonstration to include suggested tools and safety instruction for basic metal work 'without the use of solder'. Intended class projects at the students discretion but demonstrations will include sawing flat silver sheet, forging wire, sanding, doming, stamping, making headpins, piercing and finishing. Miscellaneous tools and flexible shaft rotary tools provided for use in workshop. Students can bring beads (hole size at least capable of stringing 0.018inch diameter wire) which can be incorporated into a pair of earrings. Demonstrations include beading wire (making headpins), preparing bracelet/necklace clasps, cutting out charms/pendants and constructing earring wrapped loops. Comprehensive instructional tools & techniques handout provided. Contact instructor for more information: Kay Rashka (kayrashka@yahoo.com or phone 608-246-8371) Supplies: Raw materials (silver & copper sheet, silver wire) available for purchase from instructor or students may bring their own supplies. Course level: Beginner to Intermediate FULL Weekend Schedule :: Friday Classes :: Saturday Classes :: Sunday Classes
	Saturday, 9-11pm - Kegonsa Room Spring Flowers Bracelet Meant to Bead Sarah Peterson Circle your wrist with flowers! This bracelet is just right for wearing with your spring and summer clothes. Create a stunning flowered bead bracelet using basic off-loom bead weaving with seed beads and fire polished rounds in a gradient of spring colors. Supplies Required by students: You may bring your own task lighting we provide everything else (Bead mats, scissors, glue, two beading needles, ruler) Intermediate/Advanced MUST HAVE SOME STITCHING EXPERIENCE Weekend Schedule :: Friday Classes :: Saturday Classes :: Sunday Classes
	Saturday, 3-5pm - Kegonsa Room Pearls and Diamonds Meant to Bead - Joan O Create a stunning bracelet and earring set using Swarovski Pearls and quality Delica beads. Learn a unique twist on traditional stitch. All product is included in the cost of the class. Choose from: Back to nature, Green with Envy, Pretty in Pink, Black Tie You may bring your own task lighting All skill levels welcome - some beading experience preferred Weekend Schedule :: Friday Classes :: Saturday Classes :: Sunday Classes
	Saturday, 11:30 - 2:30 - Kegonsa Room Twist Of Fate Necklace Meant to Bead Joan O Learn how to make a beautifully embellished spiral centerpiece necklace. High quality bead kits included in the class fee. Choose from: Glamour Girl , Nature Girl or Girly Girl You may bring your own task lighting Advanced skill levels welcome - Stitching Experience Needed. Weekend Schedule :: Friday Classes :: Saturday Classes :: Sunday Classes
	Saturday, 9:30-11:30am - Board Room Gorgeous Art Beads Wisconsin artist Sandi Obertin During this class students will have the opportunity to create some extraordinary intricately patterned medium size and large size accent beads that are simply gorgeous. Students will learn to work with a wide variety of art materials while creating their art beads. Sandi will share lots of great tips and techniques. Students will take home some gorgeous art beads the knowledge of how to create more of these treasures! Students may assemble a simple focal bead pendant necklace during the class, if desired. Please bring a pair of scissors. All supplies will be provided. All skill levels are welcome. Weekend Schedule :: Friday Classes :: Saturday Classes :: Sunday Classes
	Saturday, 12:15-2:15pm - Board Room Artistic Adornments Wisconsin artist Sandi Obertin Students are sure to have fun creating mini-mixed media metal tags that are the perfect finishing touch for beaded necklaces (see samples). (Of course these dynamite little works of art can also be used to create earrings, zipper pulls and paper arts accents.) Students will have the opportunity to work with a wide variety of unique art materials including Sandi's Rubber Nature Decal Images while learning lots of great techniques. Students will have the opportunity to create up to six individual art pieces during the class or take the materials home to complete their pieces. All art supplies will be provided. Please bring a pair of scissors. (No beading will be done during this class.) All skill levels welcome. Weekend Schedule :: Friday Classes :: Saturday Classes :: Sunday Classes
	Saturday, 6-9pm - Kegonsa Room My True Blue Heart Meant To Bead Want just the right sized pendant? This True Blue Heart is “Meant to Bead”. In Class learn all the secrets of making a beaded 3-D Pendant. You will use nothing but the finest quality product. Swarovski Crystals & Sterling Silver. WARNING this project can become ADDICTING! You can’t make just one! Color choices include: My True Blue, Hearts On Fire, My Deep Heart, Passion Pink, Cold Hearted, Jealous At Heart, Reflection (roll over the image to the left for color choices) Intermediate to Advanced skill levels welcome. MUST HAVE STITCHING EXPERIENCE Weekend Schedule :: Friday Classes :: Saturday Classes :: Sunday Classes
	Saturday, 2-6pm - Waubesa Room Silver Earring Workshop Kay Rashka - www.kayrashka.com Make a stylish pair of earrings to wear out of the workshop! Students will fabricate one of the two pair of earrings provided in photos. Techniques will include sawing flat silver sheet, forging wire, filing, piercing, doming and final polishing. Contact instructor for more information: kayrashka@yahoo.com or phone 608-246-8371. Supplies: All raw materials and tools included in class fee. All skill levels welcome. FULL IF YOU'D LIKE TO TAKE THIS CLASS DURING THE SUNDAY METALSMITH WORKSHOP 2-6PM, PLEASE CONTACT ME Weekend Schedule :: Friday Classes :: Saturday Classes :: Sunday Classes
	Saturday, 2:30-4:30pm - Board Room Embedding Techniques for Polymer Clay Wisconsin artist Sandi Obertin Is it dichroic glass or polymer clay? It's polymer clay that looks like dichroic glass! Join Sandi for a fun, technique filled polymer class class unlike any other. Sandi will share her techniques for making polymer clay look like dichroic glass as well as some of her other fun techniques for embellishing polymer clay. During the class students may create necklaces, broaches, earrings... Create as many pieces as time allows. NOTE: New clay work will stop a half an hour before the end of the class so everything can be baked. During this time students may work on assembling their jewelry pieces. All art materials will be provided including a variety of beads. All skill levels are welcome. Weekend Schedule :: Friday Classes :: Saturday Classes :: Sunday Classes
	Saturday, 1-3pm, Atrium (loft) Fiber Beading Fun Leani Schoor and Nancy Reineke Create your individual art piece by combining fabrics, textiles and surface treatments to make your own colorful beads. This class includes an introduction to the basics of making a fabric bead. Then, the magic begins! Discover unique ways to incorporate beautiful patterns, colors and surface design techniques to add glitter and glitz to your one of a kind creation. All supplies included. All skill levels welcome. Weekend Schedule :: Friday Classes :: Saturday Classes :: Sunday Classes
	Saturday, 10-12pm, Atrium (loft) Design a Cap Leani Schoor and Nancy Reineke Create a unique cap for the garden, golf course, or just for the fun of it. Experiment with different techniques using fun things like beads, buttons, trims and found objects to add sparkle to your unique creation. All you need to design this one-of-a-kind cap will be provided. You just need to bring your imagination. If you have a special cap or hat you would like to embellish, bring it along. All supplies included. All skill levels welcome. Weekend Schedule :: Friday Classes :: Saturday Classes :: Sunday Classes
Roll over the image for closer look	Saturday 6:30-8:30pm - Waubesa Room Persian Weave GSG Bracelet in Argentium Sterling Silver Diane of Diane Miller Designs A slinky but bold bracelet that feels like liquid silver round your wrist. Students will be working with Diane's hand coiled, cut and polished Argentium sterling silver jump rings to weave this bracelet. Students may complete this bracelet in class. Materials provided: Argentium Sterling silver jump rings, clasp, step-by-step illustrated instructions. Supplies to Bring: Two pair of flat nose, smooth jaw, jewelry pliers. Beading mat, magnifiers. Skill Level: Intermediate - Students must have prior chain maille experience. Weekend Schedule :: Friday Classes :: Saturday Classes :: Sunday Classes
	Saturday, 6-8pm - Board Room Disk Bead Bracelet Spotted Moon Designs - Jennifer Ionta In this class, based on an original design by Jennifer Ionta that appeared on the cover of Simply Beads Magazine, you will be learning a technique that will expand your ability to combine seed beads and lampwork beads. The variety of materials used in this bracelet make it unique.All materials to create bracelet, including choice of lampwork focal bead are included in class price . Please bring a beading blanket All skill levels welcome. Weekend Schedule :: Friday Classes :: Saturday Classes :: Sunday Classes
	Saturday, 10-1 - Hot Glass Room Beg Boro: Implosion Pendants The Vinery Learn the techniques to create popular implosion pendants.. You'll get the basics of melting glass with a torch and get lots of time to try your hand at making glass pendants. This is a great class because you will get lots of torch time, plenty of opportunities to ask questions and you'll be working in a nice environment for creativity. All materials included. All skill levels welcome Weekend Schedule :: Friday Classes :: Saturday Classes :: Sunday Classes
	Saturday, 1:30-4:30pm - Hot Glass Room Beg Flame: Blown Ornaments The Vinery Learn how easy it is to make fabulous blown glass ornaments in this fun class. Each student will be given 10 glass tubes to fill with their favorite colors of glass and heat at the torch. You will then blow the warm glass into a one-of-a-kind ornament (no they don't all work out, but you are guaranteed to get several beauties). All skill levels welcome Weekend Schedule :: Friday Classes :: Saturday Classes :: Sunday Classes
	Saturday, 10-1pm - Hot Glass Room Beginning Bead Making The Vinery This class is intended for students with no beadmaking or hot glass experience. Emphasis is on learning how to use the Hot Head beadmaking torch to make glass beads. Basic skills such as winding the glass onto the mandrel, surface decoration, and several bead shapes will be practiced. Please wear long, cotton pants, and closed-toe shoes (Please, no sandals.) Class fee includes all materials. All Skill Levels Welcome Weekend Schedule :: Friday Classes :: Saturday Classes :: Sunday Classes

weekend schedule -- friday workshops --- saturday workshops --- sunday workshops -- home Creative Mode, LLC 2934 County MN, Stoughton, WI 53589 608-838-8011 -- 608-838-8022 (fax) contact us chris@creativemode.com
FINE PRINT NO REFUNDS ON ADVANCE TICKET SALES. ANY CHANGES TO REGISTRATION OR CANCELLATIONS PRIOR TO THE EVENT ARE SUBJECT OT A $20 PROCESSING FEE PER TICKET. ANY COUPONS MUST BE INCLUDED WITH A PAPER REGISTRATION FORM AND MAILED TOGETHER. THERE WILL BE A $20 FEE ON ANY RETURNED CHECKS. REFUNDS WILL NOT BE PROVIDED IN THE CASE OF AN ACT OF MOTHER NATURE THAT PREVENTS YOU FROM ATTENDING THE SHOW. ALL ATTENDEES MUST COMPLY WITH THE FESTIVE MOOD OF THE WEEKEND. CREATIVE MODE, LLC AND IT'S STAFF ARE RELEASED FROM ALL LIABILITY CLAIMS, LAWSUITES, DAMAGES AND EXPENSES WHICH ARISE FROM ATTENDANCE TO THE ART GLASS AND BEAD SHOW. PHOTOGRAPHS WILL BE TAKEN DURING THE EVENT. IN THE CASE YOU ARE CAUGHT IN A SNAPSHOT, YOU MAY BE INCLUDED IN PUBLICITY SHOTS. HAVE FUN!

Saturday, March 28, 2009
Weekend Schedule :: Friday Classes :: Saturday Classes :: Sunday Classes
Scroll down to see ALL of the Saturday classes.

Saturday, 9-12pm - Monona Room

Crystals and Chains
Sue Ripsch

The Crystals and Chain bracelet is truly a beautiful piece to behold. It combines chainmaille and some simple beading techniques. The students selects their own crystal color(s) which makes each piece unique. Sterling silver jump rings to complete the bracelet are provided.
Please bring: 1 pair chain nose pliers; 1 pair flat nose pliers; 1 pair crimp pliers; 42-48 6mm crystals (all one color, half and half, or your choice); clasp; beading mat; task lamp (optional)

All skill levels welcome

Weekend Schedule :: Friday Classes :: Saturday Classes :: Sunday Classes

Saturday, 1-4pm - Monona Room

Olympus Bracelet
Sue Ripsch

The Olympus bracelet is a very interesting bracelet to make. It lies nicely on the wrist and is very attractive to wear. This bracelet will be in a two-tone combination of sterling silver and yellow gold filled jump rings. Jump rings are provided in the kit to complete the bracelet.
Please Bring 1 pair chain nose pliers; 1 pair flat nose pliers; clasp; beading mat; task lamp (optional)

All skill levels welcome

Weekend Schedule :: Friday Classes :: Saturday Classes :: Sunday Classes

Saturday, 10-12pm - Wingra Room

Orbs For Your Lobes
Syl Mauerman/SassySessories

Little delicate chainmaille ladies for your lobes. I have a Knot, a Criss-Cross and a Fuchsia pattern for you to learn PLUS you will learn to make the ear wires. All sterling and 14k gold filled wire/rings are included. Keep them all for yourself or give a pair as a gift. We will make all 3 and you will have the instructions to make more at home.
Please bring: 2 -size 3 crystals or bead/ball of choice, Flat head pliers, Chain nose pliers, Round nose pliers,

All skill levels welcome - some chainmaille experience will be helpful

Weekend Schedule :: Friday Classes :: Saturday Classes :: Sunday Classes

Saturday, 12:30-3pm - Wingra Room

Components Gone Wild Necklace
SassySessories/Syl Mauerman

This lovely looks simple and it is. BUT within it, there are several wire work techniques that you will want to learn if, you want to expand your wire work talents. Learn them and practice alternative connections of various components your result is a fascinating necklace. Time permitting earrings too.

Please bring: Approx 12 components of varying sizes, shapes and finishes, Assorted beads to compliment your components-recommend small beads &teardrops for wire wrapping, 20 g wire-finish to compliment your components/beads, 22 g wire-finish to compliment other pieces, Approx 14” of chain, 1 Lobster Claw clasp, 1 headpin, Wire snips Round nose Pliers Chain nose Pliers,

All skill levels welcome

Weekend Schedule :: Friday Classes :: Saturday Classes :: Sunday Classes

Saturday,4:30-7:30pm - Monona Room

Vertebra Bracelet
Sue Ripsch

The Vertebra bracelet is a very slinky and comfortable bracelet to wear. It glides and flows well along ones wrist. Many compliments will be received when wearing this bracelet. Sterling silver jump rings to complete the bracelet are provided.
Supplies Required by Students: 1 pair chain nose pliers; 1 pair flat nose pliers; clasp; beading mat; task lamp (optional)

All Skill Levels welcome

Weekend Schedule :: Friday Classes :: Saturday Classes :: Sunday Classes

Saturday, 4-7pm - Wingra Room

1 Ringy Dingy, 2 Ringy Dingy
Syl Mauerman/SassySessories

This workshop you will not want to miss. You will create 2 rings of sterling silver and get ideas/suggestions/techniques to make many more later. A ring for every occasion and every outfit. These sterling beauties will last forever. They are not difficult and you will have detailed instructions for 2, if your imagination ever gets stuck. I will have my tumbler to shine them up after completion. Do not use pearls if you want to tumble them.
Please bring: Ring #1 : Approx 10 assorted small beads. MUST have holes large enough to handle 18 g and/or 22 gauge wire. Nothing larger than a size 3. Be sure they are a grade that can handle tumbling. No pearls unless you want to hand clean them.
Ring #2: 1-6mm round bead/ball (hole must accommodate 18-gauge wire), 2-4mm round beads/balls (hole must accommodate 22 g wire), Wire snips, Chainnose pliers, Round nose pliers.

All skill levels are welcome.

Weekend Schedule :: Friday Classes :: Saturday Classes :: Sunday Classes

Saturday, 8am - 2pm - Waubesa Room

Introductory Metalsmithing Workshop
Kay Rashka - www.kayrashka.com

Presentation will provide students with the information needed to set up a metal smithing workspace necessary to complete basic jewelry projects with metals such as silver, copper, brass, etc. Demonstration to include suggested tools and safety instruction for basic metal work 'without the use of solder'. Intended class projects at the students discretion but demonstrations will include sawing flat silver sheet, forging wire, sanding, doming, stamping, making headpins, piercing and finishing. Miscellaneous tools and flexible shaft rotary tools provided for use in workshop. Students can bring beads (hole size at least capable of stringing 0.018inch diameter wire) which can be incorporated into a pair of earrings. Demonstrations include beading wire (making headpins), preparing bracelet/necklace clasps, cutting out charms/pendants and constructing earring wrapped loops. Comprehensive instructional tools & techniques handout provided. Contact instructor for more information:
Kay Rashka (kayrashka@yahoo.com or phone 608-246-8371)

Supplies: Raw materials (silver & copper sheet, silver wire) available for purchase from instructor or students may bring their own supplies.

Course level: Beginner to Intermediate

FULL

Weekend Schedule :: Friday Classes :: Saturday Classes :: Sunday Classes

Saturday, 9-11pm - Kegonsa Room

Spring Flowers Bracelet
Meant to Bead Sarah Peterson

Circle your wrist with flowers! This bracelet is just right for wearing with your spring and summer clothes. Create a stunning flowered bead bracelet using basic off-loom bead weaving with seed beads and fire polished rounds in a gradient of spring colors.
Supplies Required by students: You may bring your own task lighting we provide everything else (Bead mats, scissors, glue, two beading needles, ruler)

Intermediate/Advanced MUST HAVE SOME STITCHING EXPERIENCE

Weekend Schedule :: Friday Classes :: Saturday Classes :: Sunday Classes

Saturday, 3-5pm - Kegonsa Room

Pearls and Diamonds
Meant to Bead - Joan O

Create a stunning bracelet and earring set using Swarovski Pearls and quality Delica beads. Learn a unique twist on traditional stitch. All product is included in the cost of the class.

Choose from: Back to nature, Green with Envy, Pretty in Pink, Black Tie

You may bring your own task lighting

All skill levels welcome - some beading experience preferred

Weekend Schedule :: Friday Classes :: Saturday Classes :: Sunday Classes

Saturday, 11:30 - 2:30 - Kegonsa Room

Twist Of Fate Necklace
Meant to Bead Joan O

Learn how to make a beautifully embellished spiral centerpiece necklace. High quality bead kits included in the class fee.

Choose from: Glamour Girl , Nature Girl or Girly Girl

You may bring your own task lighting

Advanced skill levels welcome - Stitching Experience Needed.

Weekend Schedule :: Friday Classes :: Saturday Classes :: Sunday Classes

Saturday, 9:30-11:30am - Board Room

Gorgeous Art Beads
Wisconsin artist Sandi Obertin

During this class students will have the opportunity to create some extraordinary intricately patterned medium size and large size accent beads that are simply gorgeous. Students will learn to work with a wide variety of art materials while creating their art beads. Sandi will share lots of great tips and techniques. Students will take home some gorgeous art beads the knowledge of how to create more of these treasures! Students may assemble a simple focal bead pendant necklace during the class, if desired.
Please bring a pair of scissors.

All supplies will be provided.

All skill levels are welcome.

Weekend Schedule :: Friday Classes :: Saturday Classes :: Sunday Classes

Saturday, 12:15-2:15pm - Board Room

Artistic Adornments
Wisconsin artist Sandi Obertin

Students are sure to have fun creating mini-mixed media metal tags that are the perfect finishing touch for beaded necklaces (see samples). (Of course these dynamite little works of art can also be used to create earrings, zipper pulls and paper arts accents.) Students will have the opportunity to work with a wide variety of unique art materials including Sandi's Rubber Nature Decal Images while learning lots of great techniques. Students will have the opportunity to create up to six individual art pieces during the class or take the materials home to complete their pieces. All art supplies will be provided.
Please bring a pair of scissors.

(No beading will be done during this class.)

All skill levels welcome.

Weekend Schedule :: Friday Classes :: Saturday Classes :: Sunday Classes

Saturday, 6-9pm - Kegonsa Room

My True Blue Heart
Meant To Bead

Want just the right sized pendant? This True Blue Heart is “Meant to Bead”. In Class learn all the secrets of making a beaded 3-D Pendant. You will use nothing but the finest quality product. Swarovski Crystals & Sterling Silver. WARNING this project can become ADDICTING! You can’t make just one!

Color choices include:
My True Blue, Hearts On Fire, My Deep Heart, Passion Pink,
Cold Hearted, Jealous At Heart, Reflection
(roll over the image to the left for color choices)

Intermediate to Advanced skill levels welcome.
MUST HAVE STITCHING EXPERIENCE

Weekend Schedule :: Friday Classes :: Saturday Classes :: Sunday Classes

Saturday, 2-6pm - Waubesa Room

Silver Earring Workshop
Kay Rashka - www.kayrashka.com

Make a stylish pair of earrings to wear out of the workshop! Students will fabricate one of the two pair of earrings provided in photos. Techniques will include sawing flat silver sheet, forging wire, filing, piercing, doming and final polishing. Contact instructor for more information: kayrashka@yahoo.com or phone 608-246-8371.

Supplies: All raw materials and tools included in class fee.

All skill levels welcome.

FULL

IF YOU'D LIKE TO TAKE THIS CLASS DURING THE SUNDAY METALSMITH WORKSHOP 2-6PM, PLEASE CONTACT ME

Weekend Schedule :: Friday Classes :: Saturday Classes :: Sunday Classes

Saturday, 2:30-4:30pm - Board Room

Embedding Techniques for Polymer Clay
Wisconsin artist Sandi Obertin

Is it dichroic glass or polymer clay? It's polymer clay that looks like dichroic glass! Join Sandi for a fun, technique filled polymer class class unlike any other. Sandi will share her techniques for making polymer clay look like dichroic glass as well as some of her other fun techniques for embellishing polymer clay.
During the class students may create necklaces, broaches, earrings... Create as many pieces as time allows.
NOTE: New clay work will stop a half an hour before the end of the class so everything can be baked. During this time students may work on assembling their jewelry pieces.
All art materials will be provided including a variety of beads.
All skill levels are welcome.

Weekend Schedule :: Friday Classes :: Saturday Classes :: Sunday Classes

Saturday, 1-3pm, Atrium (loft)

Fiber Beading Fun
Leani Schoor and Nancy Reineke

Create your individual art piece by combining fabrics, textiles and surface treatments to make your own colorful beads.
This class includes an introduction to the basics of making a fabric bead. Then, the magic begins!
Discover unique ways to incorporate beautiful patterns, colors and surface design techniques to add glitter and glitz to your one of a kind creation.
All supplies included.

All skill levels welcome.

Weekend Schedule :: Friday Classes :: Saturday Classes :: Sunday Classes

Saturday, 10-12pm, Atrium (loft)

Design a Cap
Leani Schoor and Nancy Reineke

Create a unique cap for the garden, golf course, or just for the fun of it.
Experiment with different techniques using fun things like beads, buttons, trims and found objects to add sparkle to your unique creation.
All you need to design this one-of-a-kind cap will be provided. You just need to bring your imagination.
If you have a special cap or hat you would like to embellish, bring it along.

All supplies included.

All skill levels welcome.

Weekend Schedule :: Friday Classes :: Saturday Classes :: Sunday Classes

Roll over the image for closer look

Saturday 6:30-8:30pm - Waubesa Room

Persian Weave GSG Bracelet in
Argentium Sterling Silver
Diane of Diane Miller Designs

A slinky but bold bracelet that feels like liquid silver round your wrist.
Students will be working with Diane's hand coiled, cut and polished Argentium sterling silver jump rings to weave this bracelet.
Students may complete this bracelet in class.
Materials provided: Argentium Sterling silver jump rings, clasp, step-by-step illustrated instructions.
Supplies to Bring: Two pair of flat nose, smooth jaw, jewelry pliers. Beading mat, magnifiers.

Skill Level: Intermediate - Students must have prior chain maille experience.

Weekend Schedule :: Friday Classes :: Saturday Classes :: Sunday Classes

Saturday, 6-8pm - Board Room

Disk Bead Bracelet
Spotted Moon Designs - Jennifer Ionta

In this class, based on an original design by Jennifer Ionta that
appeared on the cover of Simply Beads Magazine, you will be learning a
technique that will expand your ability to combine seed beads and
lampwork beads. The variety of materials used in this bracelet make it
unique.All materials to create bracelet,
including choice of lampwork focal bead are included in class price .
Please bring a beading blanket

All skill levels welcome.

Weekend Schedule :: Friday Classes :: Saturday Classes :: Sunday Classes

Saturday, 10-1 - Hot Glass Room

Beg Boro: Implosion Pendants
The Vinery

Learn the techniques to create popular implosion pendants.. You'll get the basics of melting glass with a torch and get lots of time to try your hand at making glass pendants. This is a great class because you will get lots of torch time, plenty of opportunities to ask questions and you'll be working in a nice environment for creativity.
All materials included.

All skill levels welcome

Weekend Schedule :: Friday Classes :: Saturday Classes :: Sunday Classes

Saturday, 1:30-4:30pm - Hot Glass Room

Beg Flame: Blown Ornaments
The Vinery

Learn how easy it is to make fabulous blown glass ornaments in this fun class. Each student will be given 10 glass tubes to fill with their favorite colors of glass and heat at the torch. You will then blow the warm glass into a one-of-a-kind ornament (no they don't all work out, but you are guaranteed to get several beauties).

All skill levels welcome

Weekend Schedule :: Friday Classes :: Saturday Classes :: Sunday Classes

Saturday, 10-1pm - Hot Glass Room

Beginning Bead Making
The Vinery

This class is intended for students with no beadmaking or hot glass experience. Emphasis is on learning how to use the Hot Head beadmaking torch to make glass beads. Basic skills such as winding the glass onto the mandrel, surface decoration, and several bead shapes will be practiced. Please wear long, cotton pants, and closed-toe shoes (Please, no sandals.)
Class fee includes all materials.

All Skill Levels Welcome

Weekend Schedule :: Friday Classes :: Saturday Classes :: Sunday Classes

weekend schedule -- friday workshops --- saturday workshops --- sunday workshops -- home

Creative Mode, LLC
2934 County MN, Stoughton, WI 53589
608-838-8011 -- 608-838-8022 (fax)

FINE PRINT
NO REFUNDS ON ADVANCE TICKET SALES. ANY CHANGES TO REGISTRATION OR CANCELLATIONS PRIOR TO THE EVENT ARE SUBJECT OT A $20 PROCESSING FEE PER TICKET. ANY COUPONS MUST BE INCLUDED WITH A PAPER REGISTRATION FORM AND MAILED TOGETHER. THERE WILL BE A $20 FEE ON ANY RETURNED CHECKS. REFUNDS WILL NOT BE PROVIDED IN THE CASE OF AN ACT OF MOTHER NATURE THAT PREVENTS YOU FROM ATTENDING THE SHOW. ALL ATTENDEES MUST COMPLY WITH THE FESTIVE MOOD OF THE WEEKEND. CREATIVE MODE, LLC AND IT'S STAFF ARE RELEASED FROM ALL LIABILITY CLAIMS, LAWSUITES, DAMAGES AND EXPENSES WHICH ARISE FROM ATTENDANCE TO THE ART GLASS AND BEAD SHOW. PHOTOGRAPHS WILL BE TAKEN DURING THE EVENT. IN THE CASE YOU ARE CAUGHT IN A SNAPSHOT, YOU MAY BE INCLUDED IN PUBLICITY SHOTS. HAVE FUN!

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