Tuesday, January 10, 2012

It Begins...

January 10, 2012 - the day beaders around the world have been waiting for! 

Bead and Button 
class registration
begins
TODAY!!!


I have heard via Facebook that people have been making draft schedules since the classes were announced. Not just one or two, but upwards of 10 times! Well, with over 700 classes to choose from, it's no wonder! 

I am excited too, as I am teaching 4 classes this year. My first time teaching at Bead and Button! It is such an honour just to have my classes be chosen - but let's hope people actually sign up!

B121920 SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS Presents: Crystal Crocheted Cuff

Sunday June 3, 7 - 10 pm


Description: Create this hot-off-the-runway look cuff bracelet in a colorway you can wear 365 days of the year! Learn this wire crochet technique that incorporates over 300 Swarovski crystals. You won't believe you made it! Prerequisite: Ability to crochet a swatch in single crochet stitch.
Project will be completed in class.
Supplies to Bring: Beading mat, cutters. Optional: Task lamp.
Pliers: Chainnose without grooves, flatnose standard.
Materials in Kit: 26-gauge wire, Swarovski crystals, jump rings, connectors, clasp, crochet hook. Portions of this kit are underwritten by SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS and Boye.
 

B121942 SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS Presents: Treasures of Atlantis
Monday June 4, 7 - 10 pm
Description: Indulge and delight in this crocheted wire necklace dripping with over 250 SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS. This necklace evokes the mystery that is Atlantis with crystal coral, fish and shell pendants, as well as pearls, crystals, and fish beads. Students will learn the basics of wire bead crochet to make the “Treasures of Atlantis” necklace and matching earrings. The focus of this class will be on crocheting different sizes of SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS into uniform strands and using cones for a professional finish.
Project will be completed in class.
Supplies to Bring: Cutters, work surface. Optional: Task lamp.
Pliers: Chainnose, flatnose standard, standard roundnose.

Materials in Kit: SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS, 26-gauge wire, cones, toggles, jump rings, head pins. The crystal portion of this kit is underwritten by SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS.

B122139 SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS Presents: Sparkle Sprockets Charm Bracelet
Friday, June 8, 5 - 8 pm

Description: The Dixon chick is thrilled to introduce you to the wonderful world of “Sparkle Sprockets!” These fun and fast components are made using wire coiling techniques and dazzling crystals from the Swarovski collection. Combine mini “Sparkle Sprockets” and crystals to create charms and attach them to a complementary silver-tone chain. A beautiful colorway of purples, amethysts, violets, and silver will be sure to please everyone! You will take your wire coiling and wrapped looped skills to the next level with this sparkling design.
Project will be completed in class.
Supplies to Bring: The Coiling Gizmo, flush-cut wire cutters, work surface.
Pliers: Chainnose, flatnose standard, standard roundnose.
Materials in Kit: SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS, chain, head pins, 22-gauge wire, clasp. The crystal portion of this kit is underwritten by SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS. 

B121938 SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS Presents: Crystal Mocca-licious Necklace
Sunday, June 10, 9-noon
Description: Create a beautiful six-strand wire crocheted necklace with over 200 SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS! Students will learn the basics of the popular wire bead crochet techniques, including the chain stitch and the beaded chain stitch. If you have always been intrigued by this technique, then this is the foundation course for you. You will also be introduced to Crystal Mesh from the Swarovski collection. As an added bonus, the technique to make matching earrings will be demonstrated.
Project will be completed in class.
Supplies to Bring: Cutters, work surface. Optional: Task lamp.
Pliers: Chainnose, flatnose standard, standard roundnose.
Materials in Kit: SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS, 26-gauge wire, cones, toggle, jump rings, crochet hook. The crystal portion of this kit is underwritten by SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS.


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