This fun and jam-packed class will teach you how to make oval beads, a basic leaf cane, a double bull’s eye cane and how to do a Skinner blend.You will leave with 6 beads and a pendant, as well as several raw canes and a handful of techniques that you can use in future projects.Come with a fun attitude and join us for this 3-hour class!Then return for free assistance with stringing your beautiful beads into fabulous jewelry, uniquely your own!
$40.00 plus supplies
Class#2 METALLIC MOKUME GANE
Pronounced “MO-KU-MEHGA-NAY”), this polymer clay technique imitates the ancient Asian metalworking technique by the same name.In this class you will learn bead-making with one method of polymer clay mokume gane (there are several).Learn about metallic clays, mixing recipes and just having FUN!Leave with gorgeous, unique, handcrafted beads that you can bring back to Celestial Beading for free assistance from our talented and professional staff with stringing your beautiful beads into fabulous jewelry. This is a fun, beautiful technique that is full of surprises.You will leave with a pendant, 6 necklace beads and two earring beads.Come join us for this fun, 3-hour class!
$40.00 plus supplies
Class#3 CHRYSANTHEMUM CANE BEADS This wonderful polymer clay technique is deceptively easy and creates beautiful and elegant beads.In this class you will learn about using and mixing translucent clay, the Skinner blend, using translucent veneers and using your hands as tools to sculpt your beads. This technique was conceived by polymer clay artist Elissa Powell, who has taught it through books and magazines using her trademark heart-shaped pendants; and during the baking process, we will explore several ways of making heart-shaped beads.We will learn a new way of sizing and making core beads. The class will involve a lengthier baking period, during which time you will be introduced to new ideas and techniques, including a demo of the hand sanding/polishing of beads, time permitting. You will leave with a pendant of your choice, 6 necklace beads and two earring beads that you can bring back to Celestial Beading for free stringing assistance from our talented and professional staff! We hope you’ll join us for this fun, 3-hour class! $40.00 plus supplies
