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September 01, 2010
Freshwater
Wednesdays
Freshwater pearls have been prized for years, and culturing them has made them popular and affordable.
Learn how to string, knot, wear and care for your freshwater pearls in this FREE workshop.
Dive in anytime from 5-9pm
05:00 pm to 09:00 pm
2
September 02, 2010
September 02, 2010
September 02, 2010

Advanced
Hoops &
Bangles
Students must first complete Handmade Hoops & Hammered Bangles
You’ve made simple hoop earrings & bangle bracelets- so kick it up a notch.
Students will learn about different metals (sterling silver, gold filled, copper & brass) as well as different wire gagues (18-26). Students will pick a project, choose a metal to work with, and go home with a better grasp on wire and metal jewelry. ONLY $20 - Save 15% on all materials.
06:00 pm to 08:00 pm
3
4
September 04, 2010
September 04, 2010
September 04, 2010

Simple
Stitches
Wrap around cord bracelets, macrame closures and more.
- Incorporate leather cord, waxed cotton and silk thread into your jewelry. In this workshop you will learn how to make designer leather wrap bracelets. Simple macrame and slip knotting will also be covered, so you can professionally finish off any cord project.
$20 - includes instruction and cord
beads not included
12:00 pm to 02:00 pm
5
September 05, 2010
September 05, 2010
September 05, 2010
September 05, 2010

Bead and
Chain
This technique is by far the most versatile and useful.
This workshop will focus on wire wrapping techniques using head & eye pins and basic wire.
You'll learn to attach beads to chain, link them together, or just dangle them from a simple ear wire.
$20 - materials not included
12:00 pm to 02:00 pm
6
September 06, 2010
September 06, 2010
September 06, 2010
September 06, 2010
September 06, 2010
September 06, 2010
September 06, 2010
September 06, 2010
September 06, 2010

Make Over
Mondays
Redo your hand-me-down, out-of-date or otherwise uninspired gems.
Beadniks is offering a free workshop on Monday nights from 5-9pm.
Whether you are cutting up your Grandma's costume jewelry, or updating a vintage classic, professional designers will be on hand to assist you.
05:00 pm to 09:00 pm
7
September 07, 2010
September 07, 2010
September 07, 2010
September 07, 2010
September 07, 2010
September 07, 2010
September 07, 2010
September 07, 2010
September 07, 2010
September 07, 2010
September 07, 2010
September 07, 2010
September 07, 2010
September 07, 2010
September 07, 2010
September 07, 2010
September 07, 2010
Crash Course
in Findings
Every Tuesday from 7-9 pm
Reserve your spot today

You will learn
- about all the different jewelry findings & tools
- how to string a necklace using soft flex and crimps
-how to make a cuff style bracelet using memory wire
- how to make earrings using eye and head pins
For only $60 you will take home
- a necklace, bracelet & pair of earrings
- flatnose pliers, roundnose pliers & wire cutters
- a one time use 20% discount (valid for 1 month)
8
September 08, 2010
Freshwater
Wednesdays
Freshwater pearls have been prized for years, and culturing them has made them popular and affordable.
Learn how to string, knot, wear and care for your freshwater pearls in this FREE workshop.
Dive in anytime from 5-9pm
05:00 pm to 09:00 pm
9
September 09, 2010

Adorned
Hoops
Update your look with a colorful pair of hoop earrings.
Design a pair of hoop earrings, and embellish them with Czech glass beads using the zipper wrap technique.
$30- sterling silver
$40- 14k gold filled

All materials included.
06:00 pm to 08:00 pm
10
11
September 11, 2010

Renegade
Fest
Handmade all day!
12
September 12, 2010
September 12, 2010
September 12, 2010
September 12, 2010

Renegade
Fest
Handmade all day!
13
September 13, 2010
September 13, 2010
September 13, 2010
September 13, 2010
September 13, 2010
September 13, 2010
September 13, 2010
September 13, 2010
September 13, 2010

Make Over
Mondays
Redo your hand-me-down, out-of-date or otherwise uninspired gems.
Beadniks is offering a free workshop on Monday nights from 5-9pm.
Whether you are cutting up your Grandma's costume jewelry, or updating a vintage classic, professional designers will be on hand to assist you.
05:00 pm to 09:00 pm
14
September 14, 2010
September 14, 2010
September 14, 2010
September 14, 2010
September 14, 2010
September 14, 2010
September 14, 2010
September 14, 2010
September 14, 2010
September 14, 2010
September 14, 2010
September 14, 2010
September 14, 2010
September 14, 2010
September 14, 2010
September 14, 2010
September 14, 2010
Crash Course
in Findings
Every Tuesday from 7-9 pm
Reserve your spot today

You will learn
- about all the different jewelry findings & tools
- how to string a necklace using soft flex and crimps
-how to make a cuff style bracelet using memory wire
- how to make earrings using eye and head pins
For only $60 you will take home
- a necklace, bracelet & pair of earrings
- flatnose pliers, roundnose pliers & wire cutters
- a one time use 20% discount (valid for 1 month)
15
September 15, 2010
Freshwater
Wednesdays
Freshwater pearls have been prized for years, and culturing them has made them popular and affordable.
Learn how to string, knot, wear and care for your freshwater pearls in this FREE workshop.
Dive in anytime from 5-9pm
05:00 pm to 09:00 pm
16
September 16, 2010

Fringe
Benefits
Learn how to stitch beautiful beaded fringe earrings.
Tribal seed bead jewelry is all over the runways this season.
Learn the brick stitch, used to create these exciting pieces, in this new workshop. With seed beads in 2 colors of your choice, nymo thread and a needle, you will create a diamond pattern earring with beaded fringe.
only $25 - all materials included
06:00 pm to 08:00 pm
17
18
September 18, 2010

Wire
Wrapped
Rings 1 & 2
Cocktail rings are all the rage.
In this newly combined workshop you will learn how to make 2 different wire-wrapped rings. The first style is a wonderfully intricate looking horizontally wrapped ring featuring a single bead.
After you master the basic ring, we will show you a few advanced techniques to create fabulous bauble using more than one bead.
$30- sterling silver
$40- 14k gold filled

Beads not included.
Wire, ring mandrels & all other tools provided. Buy tools of your own and save 15% day of class.
01:00 pm to 03:00 pm
19
September 19, 2010
September 19, 2010
September 19, 2010
September 19, 2010

All About
Earrings
Chandeliers, dangles, hoops & more.
Using head pins, eye pins, chain and wire you will learn how to create a handful of earring styles in just a few hours.
$20 - includes base metal ear wires, head pins & wire for up to 5 pairs - beads & additional findings not included.
12:00 pm to 02:00 pm
20
September 20, 2010
September 20, 2010
September 20, 2010
September 20, 2010
September 20, 2010
September 20, 2010
September 20, 2010
September 20, 2010
September 20, 2010

Make Over
Mondays
Redo your hand-me-down, out-of-date or otherwise uninspired gems.
Beadniks is offering a free workshop on Monday nights from 5-9pm.
Whether you are cutting up your Grandma's costume jewelry, or updating a vintage classic, professional designers will be on hand to assist you.
05:00 pm to 09:00 pm
21
September 21, 2010
September 21, 2010
September 21, 2010
September 21, 2010
September 21, 2010
September 21, 2010
September 21, 2010
September 21, 2010
September 21, 2010
September 21, 2010
September 21, 2010
September 21, 2010
September 21, 2010
September 21, 2010
September 21, 2010
September 21, 2010
September 21, 2010
Crash Course
in Findings
Every Tuesday from 7-9 pm
Reserve your spot today

You will learn
- about all the different jewelry findings & tools
- how to string a necklace using soft flex and crimps
-how to make a cuff style bracelet using memory wire
- how to make earrings using eye and head pins
For only $60 you will take home
- a necklace, bracelet & pair of earrings
- flatnose pliers, roundnose pliers & wire cutters
- a one time use 20% discount (valid for 1 month)
22
September 22, 2010
Freshwater
Wednesdays
Freshwater pearls have been prized for years, and culturing them has made them popular and affordable.
Learn how to string, knot, wear and care for your freshwater pearls in this FREE workshop.
Dive in anytime from 5-9pm
05:00 pm to 09:00 pm
23
September 23, 2010

Handmade Hoops
& Hammered Bangles
-Steal the latest trend straight from the pages of the fashion magazines. Using a ball pein hammer and metal bench block, learn how to create that textured look.
-Students will go home with at least one pair of hoops and three bangles.
$39- sterling silver
$45- 14k gold filled

Beadniks will provide all tools.
06:00 pm to 08:00 pm
24
25
September 25, 2010

Wire
Wrapped
Rings 1 & 2
Cocktail rings are all the rage.
In this newly combined workshop you will learn how to make 2 different wire-wrapped rings. The first style is a wonderfully intricate looking horizontally wrapped ring featuring a single bead.
After you master the basic ring, we will show you a few advanced techniques to create fabulous bauble using more than one bead.
$30- sterling silver
$40- 14k gold filled

Beads not included.
Wire, ring mandrels & all other tools provided. Buy tools of your own and save 15% day of class.
01:00 pm to 03:00 pm
26
September 26, 2010
September 26, 2010
September 26, 2010
September 26, 2010

Trend Workshop
Keep up in 2010 at Beadniks
Discover the latest jewelry trends in this monthly workshop.

Recreate the looks worn by your favorite stars.
$10 - save 15% on all materials day of class
12:00 pm to 02:00 pm
27
September 27, 2010
September 27, 2010
September 27, 2010
September 27, 2010
September 27, 2010
September 27, 2010
September 27, 2010
September 27, 2010
September 27, 2010

Make Over
Mondays
Redo your hand-me-down, out-of-date or otherwise uninspired gems.
Beadniks is offering a free workshop on Monday nights from 5-9pm.
Whether you are cutting up your Grandma's costume jewelry, or updating a vintage classic, professional designers will be on hand to assist you.
05:00 pm to 09:00 pm
28
September 28, 2010
September 28, 2010
September 28, 2010
September 28, 2010
September 28, 2010
September 28, 2010
September 28, 2010
September 28, 2010
September 28, 2010
September 28, 2010
September 28, 2010
September 28, 2010
September 28, 2010
September 28, 2010
September 28, 2010
September 28, 2010
September 28, 2010
Crash Course
in Findings
Every Tuesday from 7-9 pm
Reserve your spot today

You will learn
- about all the different jewelry findings & tools
- how to string a necklace using soft flex and crimps
-how to make a cuff style bracelet using memory wire
- how to make earrings using eye and head pins
For only $60 you will take home
- a necklace, bracelet & pair of earrings
- flatnose pliers, roundnose pliers & wire cutters
- a one time use 20% discount (valid for 1 month)
29
September 29, 2010
Freshwater
Wednesdays
Freshwater pearls have been prized for years, and culturing them has made them popular and affordable.
Learn how to string, knot, wear and care for your freshwater pearls in this FREE workshop.
Dive in anytime from 5-9pm
05:00 pm to 09:00 pm
30
September 30, 2010

Booze
& Beads
Complimentary monthly tastings are offered as a thank you to our loyal customers.
Stop in for a seasonal adult beverage and soak up some local flavor.
06:00 pm to 09:00 pm
  
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