July 2019 4th of July Store Hours10am - 2pm

Baroque Flowers v $25 Saturday, July 6 (10am-12pm) by Jennifer Soltero

The Baroque era is a period of artistic expression that exuded tension, drama, and grandeur. This Baroque Flowers Bracelet sits the grandeur aside but uses repetitive and exaggerated petal flour-ishes, along with a touch of sparkle. Students can choose to make a bracelet, choker, or both. All skill levels welcome. Materials list.

Claudia v $35 Thursday, July 11 (12-3pm) by Jennifer Soltero

Inspired by my sister Claudia whose love of travel and adventure gave me the idea of combining rich tones and a mixture of stitches to create this necklace. In this workshop students will learn how to weave a chenille stitched rope and create a beaded bail. Previous peyote and herringbone stitch expe-rience is required. Materials list.

Lagertha Cuff v $55 Saturday, July 6 (1-5pm) by Jennifer Soltero

Inspired by Lagertha who was a Viking shieldmaiden and ruler of what is now known as Norway. Students will learn how to solder a bezel for a cabochon with sharp corners. They will also learn how to solder and texture thick gauge wire to form a base for their stone setting and granulation. Previous soldering experience and four additional hours of torch practice time is required. Materials list.

Swing Set Earrings v $35 Sunday, July 7 (10am-1pm) by Kat Clark

Swing Set Earrings is the perfect project for using beautiful Raku beads. They are light-weight, which makes them a pleasure to wear. Learn to make a “Pringle” component for this design and learn the trick behind double-sided texture. Bonus instruc-tion: Custom ear wires. Previous metal working experience is required. Materials list.

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Quick Silver Leaf Bracelet v $35 Sunday, July 7 (2-5pm) by Kat Clark

A monochromatic silver palette of woven wire and sheet metal combines two techniques to create a beautiful bracelet. A pretty pearl or gemstone bead adds a little pizazz. This project can easily be rendered in copper or brass. Bonus instruction: LOS patina. Previous wire working and metal working experience is required. Materials list.

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BYOP with Yvette v $5 Wednesday, July 10 (12-3pm) OR Wednesday, July 24 (12-3pm) by Yvette McCollum

Bring Your Own Project (BYOP) is an open beading session where you bring a project that you’ve been working on, or may want to start, and bead in the company of other beaders. Yvette will be there to bead along with everyone and to assist when needed. Much like a friendship circle!

Simply Stitched v $35 Saturday, July 13 (10am-1pm) by Yvette McCollum

Come play with SuperDuos and create another silky wrap! Use these 2 hole beads and your peyote skills to make this quickly. Embellish the edge of this wrap with small seed beads for a blink of light. This is a good addition to your wardrobe of bracelets. Peyote stitch is helpful but not required. Materials list.

Heavy Metal Earrings v $35 Saturday, July 13 (2-5pm) by Yvette McCollum

Have a little fun and work out some stress! Using 12 gauge wire and a torch, hammer and shape your-self beautiful pair of earrings. Forging is a process of working metal to a finished shape by hammering. With a little heat from your torch see how easily you can move this metal. Previous wire and torch experience helpful. Must be able to hammer with force. Materials list.

Mosaic Tiles v $35 Sunday, July 14 (1-4pm) by Jennifer Soltero

Time for more loom weave therapy? Grab your loom and join us as we weave this colorful and hip “mosaic” inspired bracelet. You will be the “designer” in this class and can choose to either create your bracelet in the like of the original, or adjust it to fit your personal style. This is a great project for both experienced and beginning loom weavers. Previous bead looming expe-rience is helpful but not required. Materials List.

In Dreams v $35 Sunday, July 14 (10am-12pm) by Jennifer Soltero

Take a small crash course into the mixed media world of “tin-type” soldering. It’s another take on soldering using a soldering iron and copper foil tape. Students will make a small fun collage of images and creating a one of a kind pendant. All skill levels welcome. Kit purchase is required. Includes the use of soldering iron and related supplies. Materials list.

Caught Up In The Net Pendant v $35 Sunday, July 28 (10am-1pm) by Rachel Na

We all have those crystal treasures that we pick up here and there because they seem to call us in some enchanted way. What do we do with them once we get them? This workshop will transform those crys-tals into gorgeous wearable art pendants. You will learn how to make a frame and then attach a deli-cate wire netting to that frame in class. Basic wire working experience is required. Materials list.

Prisma Color Fun - Part 1 v $65 Saturday, July 20 (10am-5pm) by Kat Clark

Explore the world of Prisma Color on copper. In this workshop, students will learn how to layer, blend and fix color to their metal. Students can complete at least two pendants or a pair of earrings in this class. Pre-textured metal can be used and/or students may want to bring texturing hammers if starting with raw copper. LOS patina included. Prior metal working classes with Kat is required. Materials list.Ph

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Coiled Wire Pendant Redux v $35 Wednesday, July 31 (11am-2pm) by Kat Clark

Learn to coil fine gauge wire around a heavier gauge wire for an interesting design effect using a beau-tiful stone focal bead to create a “one-of-a-kind” pendant. Flat, oval-shaped beads work best. The possibilities are endless with this technique and can be used in many different way. Bonus instruction: LOS patina. All skill levels welcome. Previous wire working helpful but not required. Materials list.Ph

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Una Triple Strand Bracelet v $35 Saturday, July 27 (2-5pm) by Kat Clark

Got rectangular Unakite and don’t know what to do with it? Here’s one for you. Learn to use a bead board for pattern layout that will save your sanity when making a multi-strand piece. Patterned with pretty pearls, crystals and seed beads, this versatile bracelet is well worth the time to make and wear! Bonus instructions: Custom separator bars. All skill levels welcome. Materials list.Ph

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Just Beachy Necklace v $25 Saturday, July 27 (11am-1pm) by Kat Clark

Just Beachy, other than being a FUN name for a necklace is a snap to make. Knotting takes center stage and keeps the gorgeous lampworked discs safe. The necklace has a nice design element that says “casual but classy.” Beautiful natural stones complete the piece. All skill levels welcome. Materials list.

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Rosette Chainmaille Bracelet v $35 Wednesday, July 17 (12-3pm) by Yvette McCollum

This style is also called Mobius. Create a classy bracelet by linking jump rings together made from heavier gauge jump rings. This is a great addition to your chainmaille bracelets. Once you learn this easy technique you can experiment with different ring colors and sizes to see what designs you can come up with. All skill levels welcome. Required jump ring kits available in SS, SF, & copper. Materials list.

Soldering Lab with Yvette v $35 Thursday, July 25 (11am-2pm) by Yvette McCollum

Here’s your chance to get your existing soldering projects further along, or start a new one, under Yvette’s guidance. Basic soldering equipment and some tools will be available for student use. Students must bring their own supplies, basic tools, and instructional handout if necessary.

Heavy Metal Roundabout v $55 Friday, July 26 (11am-3pm) by Yvette McCollum

Have a little more fun heating and hammering to your hearts content. Play some more with 12 gauge wire and a torch to be creative. Use your previous metal work and soldering experience to finish your bangles in various styles. Previous wire and torch experience helpful. Must have some soldering experience if you choose to adorn with soldered elements, otherwise not necessary. Materials list.

Double Spinner Ring v $65 Sunday, July 21 (10am-4pm) by Jennifer Soltero

This workshop will cover using textured metal and ring forming. Students will work on perfecting their soldering techniques and learn to use dappers to shape a ring band. Soldering basics and three additional hours of torch practice time is required. Materials list.

UFOs with Kat v $35 Wednesday, July 31 (4-7pm) by Kat Clark

UFOs: UnFinished Objects, aka “projects,” that you’re itching to get done. Here’s your opportunity to get your Kat projects completed in this 3-hour class, where she will help you get back on track or refresh you on a technique. Bring any “Kat” project and get them done! Only Kat projects will qualify for this UFO class. Must bring all materials and written instructions to class.

Tic-Tac-Toe Pendant v $35 Tuesday, July 23 (12-3pm) by Rachel Na

Sterling silver brings out the natural beauty of stones. In this workshop we will be taking oval shaped stones and wrapping them to create stunning pendants that are sure to be noticed and admired. This is a great class for anyone who collects stones and enjoys making one of a kind pieces. Some wire working experience is helpful. Materials list.

Joyous Bracelet v $35 Sunday, July 28 (2-5pm) by Nancy Sebestyen

This little bracelet is true to its name and is a joy to make. You will be learning to make elongated hexagon components that are woven together. This Joyous Bracelet reminds me of a shiny and colorful stained glass window that you would see in a cathedral or old victorian house. It is made up of SuperDuos, MiniDuos, seed beads and crystals to add sparkle. All skill levels welcome. Materials list.

July 2019

workshop policy:• Register for workshops in person or by phone. Full payment is required at time of registration by cash or credit card.

• Materials and tools are not included with workshop fee unless specifically noted. Please inquire about tool rental options.

• Please purchase all supplies prior to workshop date. We offer a 10% discount on listed supplies. Some restrictions do apply. See store for details.

• Workshops are designed for students 15 years and older. Some exceptions may apply. Please inquire about specific workshop.

• Please be prompt to class. We kindly ask that you do not bring guests to workshops.

• Workshops are non-refundable unless we must cancel a workshop. You may cancel or transfer a workshop with 72 hour* notice prior to start of workshop. Cancellations and transfers must be made in person or by phone. A $5 cancellation/transfer fee applies. Balance will be issued as store credit only. *Guest instructor workshops require a 30-day cancellation/transfer notice.

• Cancellations and transfers made with less than required notice will forfeit entire fee. You may send a qualified substitute, with prior notification to BBW, or receive any workshop handouts.

• If we must cancel a workshop, a full refund by check or store credit will be issued.

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Happy 4th of JulyOpen 10am-2pm

Baroque Flowers 10a-12pLagertha Cuff 1-5p

Claudia 12-3p Simply Stitched 10a-1pHeavy Metal Earrings 2-5p

Swing Set Earrings 10a-1pQuick Silver Leaf Brac. 2-5p

BYOP with Yvette 12-3p

Prisma Color Fun Pt1 10a-5pIn Dreams 10a-12pMosaic Tiles 1-4p

Rosette Chainmaille Bracelet12-3p

Tic-Tac-Toe Pendant 12-3p Soldering Lab with Yvette 11a-2p

Just Beachy Necklace 11a-1pUna Triple Strand Brac 2-5p

Double Spinner Ring 10a-4p BYOP with Yvette 12-3p Heavy Metal Roundabout 11a-3p

Caught Up...Net Pend. 10a-1pJoyous Bracelet 2-5p

Coiled Wire Pendant 11a-2pUFOs with Kat 4-7p