Workshops

FALL & WINTER 2010

OCTOBER 2010

1. PINCH ME! ALL

Christina Vandervlist Wed Oct 6
Take advantage of the unique shape of these adorable triangular beads to create beautiful bouncy beaded beads. Prerequisite: Beadweaving experience or Right Angle Weave helpful.

2. PEARL KNOTTING ALL

Christina Vandervlist Fri Oct 8
A fun, easy technique that’s a classic for use with pearls or stones. A truly useful skill.

3. COSMOS LARIAT ALL

Ruth Howell Sat Oct 9
Triangle weave is a versatile cousin of right angle weave, and Ruth’s unique approach to colour brings the glamour of the galaxies to this slinky multistrand lariat.

4. PEYOTE 101 BEG

Debi Keir-Nicholson Wed Oct 13
This stitch is the basis for so many beadwork techniques and effects… a versatile basic for every beader’s skill set! Your finished piece will look very professional even as a beginner.

5. DUTCH SPIRAL BEG

Debi Keir-Nicholson Fri Oct 15
This closed spiral can be used for bracelets, necklaces, purse straps or be embellished. It takes time to do but the effect is a classic chain that is simple and timeless.

6. EMPHASIS ON EARRINGS ALL

Ruth Howell Sat Oct 16
Create one or more pairs of pierced earrings during this fun class. Discover various findings and learn the techniques needed to create fashion earrings.

7. ST. PETERSBURGH CHAIN BEG

Debi Keir-Nicholson Sun Oct 17 AM
This is a classic Russian technique. Easy to learn, this technique can be done in all sizes of beads. Learn to make a centre “V” and hang a pendant from the point.

8. PERSONAL TALISMEN (2 workshops) ALL

Debi & Christina Sun Oct 17 1-5PM
A wonderful experience learning how to handle and form unique personal items using silver metal in clay form. Form pendants, charms or one-of-a-kind findings. Required: Purchase of kit and metal clay from Beads of Colour.

9. OPEN SPIRAL BEG

Susan Braun Wed Oct 20
A very popular 3D open spiral technique that works up quickly and gives you the opportunity to play with colour and texture.

10. CELLINI SPIRAL INT

Christina Vandervlist Fri Oct 22
If you know peyote stitch you can make this stunning spiral rope. Experiment with colour and texture to create your own signature piece. Prerequisite: Peyote.

11. JAPANESE FLOWER ALL

Shelly Baillie Sat Oct 23
A chainmaille variation, these elegant flowers are simply jump rings used in careful placement to evoke a blossom. Connect them using simple wirework techniques and your favourite accent or crystal beads. A beautiful intro class from Shelly.

12. MUSEUM BROOCH INT/ADV

Debi Keir-Nicholson Sun Oct 24 AM
A beautiful artefact from the museum inspired Debi to create this wonderful felted and beaded brooch. By popular demand, she’s finally agreed to teach this treasure as a class. Prerequisite: Peyote.

13. LUSH AMBER ALL

Trish Rogers Sun Oct 24 1-3PM
Solid brass beads and vintage 1920’s findings combine with rare intaglio navette stones to create another Trish Rogers original set. Required: Kit (necklace $145 or bracelet $125) includes complimentary earrings.

14. ALLURE OF POWER ALL

Trish Rogers Sun Oct 24 4-6PM
Hand polished vintage chains with semiprecious snowflake obsidian create an irresistible combi-nation. The vintage crystals add the perfect finishing touch. Required: Kit (necklace $145 or bracelet $125) includes complimentary earrings.

15. FAVOURITE THINGS ALL

Debi Keir-Nicholson Wed Oct 27
Make a charm bracelet, loaded with personal treasures. Choose a clasp and chain and create charms to dangle. Create your own theme and watch it come alive!

16. NORTH STAR INT

Christina Vandervlist Fri Oct 29
The Wishing Star all grown up! Use 8° cylinder beads to create a 7-pointed star – the perfect pendant or ornament for the coming season! Prerequisite: Peyote with step up.

17. FREE RANGE NETTING INT

Christina Vandervlist Sat Oct 30
A variation of net stitch, using a regular pattern with an irregular selection of bead sizes. A fabulous way to play with the possibilities of this great stitch. Prerequisite: Net.

18. ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS BEG

Debi & Ruth Sun Oct 31 AM
Learn about stringing materials, crimps, closures and the right tools you need to get started making jewellery; all while you enjoy creating your first custom piece!

19. MAKING CONNECTIONS (2 workshops) ADV

Debi Keir-Nicholson Sun Oct 31 1-5PM
Having mastered the various stitches, this striking cuff will guide you through the process of moving from one stitch to another with seamless elegance. Prerequisite: Peyote, Right Angle Weave, Ndebele.

NOVEMBER 2010

20. PINNED TREASURES (2 workshops) ALL

Debi & Christina Wed Nov 3 & Wed Nov 24
Learn the fabulous rivet post ring! The first class will concentrate on forming and embedding fine silver wire. After firing, the second class will focus on how to (carefully!) rivet a focal bead onto the ring for a custom piece of fine art jewellery.

21. ST. PETERSBURG SUITE INT

Christina Vandervlist Fri Nov 5
Learn several variations of the St. Petersburg stitch in this multi-strand bracelet. Manipulate this classic Russian stitch into your personal statement piece. Prerequisite: St. Petersburg stitch.

22. SQUARE STITCH 101 BEG

Ruth Howell Sat Nov 6
Ruth offers her light and lovely touch in this great foundational stitch class. Square stitch is so useful it should be in every beader’s skill set. Learn this basic in a fun and supportive class.

23. DEW DROP EARRINGS BEG

Tiena Habing Sun Nov 7 AM
Basic beadweaving has never looked so elegant before! Stunning cubic zirconia drops dance below a woven band for delicious dangles!

24. TOPSY TURVY TRIANGLES (2 workshops) INT/ADV

Debi & Christina Sun Nov 7 1-5 PM
Create interconnected, spinning triangles of various sizes and float an open triangle focal on the beaded cord. Prerequisite: Triangles.

25. WIREWORK 101 BEG

Christina Vandervlist Fri Nov 12
Get started working with wire. Make a simple bracelet linking wire pieces together. Learn about wire gauges (size), soft and hard wire and the tools needed.

26. BRICK 101 BEG

Christina Vandervlist Sat Nov 13
Brick stitch looks like little bricks stacked up and is another “must know” staple stitch.

27. SUNFLOWERS INT

Ruth Howell Sun Nov 14
Use Peyote and Ndebele stitches to create these wonderful sunflowers. Use them singly or in groups. Prerequisite: Peyote and Ndebele.

28. MIGRATION (2 workshops) INT/ADV

Tiena Habing Sun Nov 14 1-5PM
Use your RAW skills to create a multi-layered con-fection exquisitely engineered for both simplicity of construction and elegance of presentation. Tiena uses her signature development from basic ele-ments to great effect and is sharing this new creation exclusively with us! Prerequisite: RAW.

29. VINE OF FLOWERS BEG

Susan Braun Wed Nov 17
This beautiful and delicate bracelet is fast, easy and fun! Grow a “vine of flowers” to encircle your wrist.

30. WIGGLE & JIGGLE ALL

Christina Vandervlist Fri Nov 19
Use your jig to create repeat wire shapes with ease. Learn several interesting links that can be combined into a beautiful bracelet to showcase your talents. Required: Purchase of Jig from Beads of Colour.

31. NDEBELE 101 BEG

Christina Vandervlist Sat Nov 20
An African stitch that has become the basis for many wonderful variations and presentations, this class is an easy introduction to this beautiful stitch.

32. LARIAT IN THE RAW BEG/INT

Ruth Howell Sun Nov 21 AM
Create a delicate lariat with crystals or fire polished beads and seed beads using Right Angle Weave. Prerequisite: Right Angle Weave or beadweaving experience.

33. FREEFORM RIGHT ANGLE WEAVE INT

Ruth Howell Sun Nov 21 PM
Right angle weave turns left! Even following the rules can lead you down the garden path – try this gorgeous variation and try a new angle! Prerequisite: Right Angle Weave.

34. NDEBELE TUBE BANGLE INT

Debi Keir-Nicholson Wed Nov 24
Tubular Ndebele is a stitch of African origin. Varying the size of the beads and the placement creates texture. Prerequisite: Ndebele.

35. ZULU TRI-LEGGED ROPE INT

Christina Vandervlist Fri Nov 26
This 3D bead weaving technique from the Zulu nation in Africa is often used as a strap for small bags. It’s also attractive as a bracelet or neck-lace and an excellent technique for colour experiments! Prerequisite: Beadweaving experience.

36. RIGHT ANGLE WEAVE 101 BEG/INT

Debi Keir-Nicholson Sat Nov 27
Embellish a Right Angle Weave base. Very versatile, embellish using beads or chips with stunning results.

37. TINY BUBBLES INT

Tiena Habing Sun Nov 28 AM
Pair Ndebele and beadweaving techniques to create this light and lovely bracelet. Prerequisite: Ndebele and beadweaving experience.

38. ELEGANCE FROM THE PAST ALL

Trish Rogers Sun Nov 28, 1-3PM
Authentic fossil stones and vintage 50’s beads and hand-polished brass chain – wow! Required: Kit (necklace $145 or bracelet $125) includes complimentary earrings.

39. DARK SIDE OF THE MOON ALL

Trish Rogers Sun Nov 28, 4-6PM
Gorgeous central cab commands instant attention in this multi-chained tour de force. Required: Kit (necklace $145 or bracelet $125) includes complimentary earrings.

DECEMBER 2010

40. BEADED SQUARE BRAID BEG/INT

Debi Keir-Nicholson Wed Dec 1
This is a fast and easy beaded rope that can be designed around your favourite large beads. Prerequisite: Beadweaving experience.

41. POPCORN INT

Christina Vandervlist Fri Dec 3
Combine stitches for an exciting textured design. Prerequisite: Peyote or Ndebele.

42. ODDLY ENOUGH INT

Tiena Habing Sat Dec 4
Learn the odd-count Peyote turn! Great colours, a lovely edging and Tiena’s unique double-toggle closure are sure to please. Prerequisite: Peyote.

43. TWISTED NDEBELE BANGLE BEG

Tiena Habing Sun Dec 5 AM
Make a fun bangle from two Ndebele chains you twist and connect. Vintage bugles add great colour play, or choose your favourites for focus!

44. FLEUR DE LA MER (2 workshops) ADV

Tiena Habing Sun Dec 5 1-5 PM
A stunning new way to wear pearls. Three sea blossoms of varying sizes dangle to make a deli-cious pendant. Prerequisite: Peyote and Ndebele.

45. EARTH & WATER ALL

Debi Keir-Nicholson Wed Dec 8
The strength of earthen metals and the clarity of water combine with basic jump ring techniques for a wonderfully lush explosion of beauty for your wrist.

46. STEPPIN’ UP BEG/INT

Christina Vandervlist Fri Dec 10
Peyote is essential for beadweavers. Learn the all-important “step up” for even-count peyote with this charming rope. Prerequisite: Peyote or beadweaving experience.

47. TURKISH PALACE BRACELET ADV

Tiena Habing Sat Dec 11
An open and airy design creates a bit of lace for your wrist. Prerequisite: Right Angle Weave.

48. BUMPS BRACELET INT

Tiena Habing Sun Dec 12 AM
A fun and funky piece of jewellery for your wrist. An updated version of a line bracelet. Prerequisite: Right Angle Weave.

49. EYELET LINKS (2 workshops) ADV

Debi & Christina Sun Dec 12 PM, 1-5PM
Inspired by Kate McKinnon’s Corset Stitch, Debi has matched earthy elements with combined stitches for this multi-layered cuff. Perfect for unique colour palettes or to show off great vin-tage findings, this beautiful beadwork will show your skills at their best. Prerequisite: Square Stitch, RAW.

50. PALACE TREASURE BRACELET INT

Christina Vandervlist Wed Dec 15
Use a variation of Right Angle Weave to create graphic tabs, and then combine them into a single band of beauty. Prerequisite: Right Angle Weave.

JANUARY 2010

51. YOU-TURN NECKLACE ALL

Debi & Christina Wed Jan5
Start with wire and basic wireworking techniques then add in a few twists and turns for a fantastic chain link. Prerequisite: Basic wireworking experience.

52. NDEBELE GONE WILD INT/ADV

Debi & Christina Fri Jan 7
Stretch your imagination by combining a variety of beads for a textured Ndebele weave, then up the ante by popping in complimentary focal beads. A wild new ride! Prerequisite: Ndebele.

53. SWELLS OF NDEBELE INT

Debi Keir-Nicholson Sat Jan 8
An Ndebele method that varies the size of bead as you go to create added texture along the rope and give the appearance of larger accent beads.

54. ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS BEG

Debi & Ruth Sun Jan 9 AM
Learn about stringing materials, crimps, closures and the tools you need to get started making jewellery; all while you enjoy creating your first custom piece!

55. GOING FOR BAROQUE (2 workshops) INT

Ruth Howell Sun Jan 9 PM, 1-5PM
A variation of Right Angle Weave is used to create the base, and then it is embellished and connected to great effect. Learn Ruth’s secrets to constructing a multi-element piece that is cohesive in design and elegant in execution. Prerequisite: Right Angle Weave or extensive beadweaving experience.

56. ALONG THE FOREST PATH INT/ADV

Christina Vandervlist Wed Jan 12
Right Angle Weave is altered into a magical path through the forest, sporting wildflower blossoms that grow from an Ndebele beginning. Prerequisite: Right Angle Weave, Ndebele.

57. LINKING KATE’S MAGIC (2 workshops) ALL

Debi & Christina Fri Jan 14 & Fri Jan 21
Create functional textured links and how to safely and efficiently use silver in metal clay form during the first class. Return to your links after firing and the second class will develop your ability to create a seamless chain.

58. BANDS OF COLOUR ALL

Tiena Habing Sat Jan 15
One of the most comfortable bracelets you may ever wear! Learn to crochet with beads make a seamless join. Crochet helpful but not required. PREP WORK.

59. FREESTYLE SHEMAILLE ALL

Debi & Christina Sun Jan 16 AM
Learn the fabulous and fun multiple links and wire connectors of our exciting and exclusive design! Some wirework experience helpful.

60. AARON’S BRACELET INT

Debi Keir-Nicholson Sun Jan 16, 1-3PM
Designed for the guy-on-the-go, this bracelet has an adjustable beaded clasp. A successful male bracelet! Prerequisite: Peyote and step up.

61. ODD COUNT PEYOTE ROPE INT

Debi Keir-Nicholson Sun Jan 16, 4-6PM
An easy, circular Peyote rope to display focal beads or wear on its own. The beads you choose affect the size, shape and texture of your finished rope. Prerequisite: Peyote.

62. FUNDAMENTALS OF FUSING ALL

Debi & Christina Wed Jan 19
Use fine silver wire and a torch to create fused jump rings, decorative headpins and unique charms. Required: Kit and purchase of Torch from Beads of Colour.

63. EMPHASIS ON EARRINGS BEG

Ruth Howell Sun Jan 23 AM
Learn about various findings and learn the techniques needed to create fashion earrings.

64. VIKING KNIT ALL

Debi & Christina Sun Jan 23 PM
Using wire and a clever kit, learn this classic, traditional wirework technique. The resulting tube of wirework can be worked large or small and is a highly attractive, achievable effect. Required: Kit.

65. WIDE RIBBON CUFF INT

Susan Braun Wed Jan 26
Using Ndebele, create this dynamic, contemporary cuff with inset accents. A fast and fun cuff with great appeal. Prerequisite: Ndebele.

66. GARDEN WINDOWS INT

Lise Perry Fri Jan 28
A beautiful Square stitch band contains windows of lovely accents, all brought together with a focal closure that evokes a many-petalled daisy blos-som. Lise’s first offering is a true beauty! Prerequisite: Brick.

67. TERRAZZO TILE RING INT/ADV

Tiena Habing Sat Jan 29
Right Angle Weave is shaped and embellished to a custom surround to the stone or bead of your choice. A matching band forms the element into a ring. Once understood this adapts quickly to bracelets, necklaces and more! Prerequisite: Right Angle Weave.

68. CAPTIVATING CUFF (2 workshops) ALL

Christina Vandervlist Sun Jan 30, 1-5PM
Learn a variety of bead embroidery techniques to create a cuff bracelet, including surrounding a cabochon focal piece. Build on your theme using different bead shapes and materials.

FEBRUARY 2010

69. NET WITH AN ATTITUDE BEG

Susan Braun Wed Feb 2
Create this funky, lacy effect using a netting stitch and a bead soup – use our premixed beads or your own orphan beads from previous projects.

70. HAIRPIN CURVES INT

Christina Vandervlist Fri Feb 4
This African technique works up quickly into an exciting, multi-directional pattern. Many variations can be created for a multitude of different looks!

71. ORIGAMI BRACELET ADV

Tiena Habing Sat Feb 5
Use origami techniques with beaded strips to create a stunning series of flowers. An embellished base provides the perfect ground for these blossoms to bloom. Prerequisite: Peyote, Needle Felting. PREP WORK.

72. FAUXBERGÉ PENDANT (2 workshops) INT/ADV

Christina Vandervlist Sun Feb 6, 1-5PM
Make pearl-based cups using Ndebele and connect with more pearls and surface stitching. A beautiful take on the classic collector creations by the artist, Fabergé. Prerequisite: Ndebele.

73. FARANDOLE BRACELET INT

Christina & Debi Wed Feb 9
Ndebele is a wonderfully versatile African stitch that really shines in this multi-strand bracelet. Move from making an Ndebele tube, to a single-, double-, then triple-twist tube! Prerequisite: Ndebele.

74. PEYOTE BANGLE INT

Debi Keir-Nicholson Fri Feb 11
Create a wide Peyote bangle that can be embellished many ways and worn proudly. Large cylinder beads are used in the class but the tech-nique can be easily adapted for smaller ones. Prerequisite: Peyote and step up.

75. ALL BUTTONED UP (2 workshops) INT

Tiena Habing Sun Feb 20, 1-5PM
Square "doughnuts” combine with buttons for this stunning bracelet. The perfect nest for your button collection. Prerequisite: Peyote and step up.

76. THAT RING THING ALL

Ruth Howell Sun Feb 13 AM
Use charms, petals and semi-precious stones to create a one-of-a-kind ring using basic wirework techniques.

77. RAWLLY ORGANIC (2 workshops) ADV

Debi Keir-Nicholson Sun Feb 13, 1-5PM
Debi’s love for Right Angle Weave gets full play in her latest design. Cover vintage findings in a sleeve of Right Angle Weave, and then attach them together with dimensional elements. Prerequisite: RAW.