Taking suggestions for SABOS classes

I'll be teaching four classes at the SABOS Spring Show, May 2 and 3, in Live Oak, near San Antonio. More details as they come available.

Which classes would y'all like to have available?
Wander thru my blog and see what has gone before. The projects must fit into a two hour slot, so there are a few that won't work, but lots of other choices...

Leave a comment here or PM me - sherrys.jewels@gmail.com

Here's the short version of the class schedule

Short version for easier perusal, subject to change, so stay tuned!

Photos are in the next post...

All classes are 3 hours - 12-3pm - OR - 6-9pm
EXCEPT Toodles Pendant - 4 hours - 11-3pm OR 6-8/two consecutive Fri nights

All projects will be done in copper unless noted in their description or you make prior arrangements.
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July 4 - If the store is open, we'll have a daytime class only - Scallops Bracelet - Beginner

7/11 - Intro to Wire/Serpentine Bracelet - Bootcamp #1 - Beginner

7/18 - Cube Classic Cuff - Beginner

7/25 - Spiral Heart Earrings - Beginner

Aug 1 - Flutterbye and S-Links Bracelet - Beginner

8/8 - Spiral Rings - Beginner

8/15 - Tree of Life - Beginner

8/22 - Jellyroll - Bootcamp #2 - Beginner

8/29 - Intro to Wire/Serpentine Bracelet - Bootcamp #1 - Beginner

Sept 5 - This class has been canceled, sorry, catch it next quarter.
Toodles Ring - Bootcamp #3 - Intermediate - MUST have taken one (any) of my other classes prior so I know you are wire proficient. Frustration kills the muse.

9/12 - 11-3 OR 6-8pm for Part 1 - Toodles Pendant Bootcamp #4 - Advanced -
MUST have taken Toodles Ring or The Tree of Life with the Toodles bail.

9/19 - (12-3pm only) - Hammered Heart - Beginner

9/19 - (6-8pm part 2) - Toodles Pendant part 2- Advanced

9/26 - Border wrap - Beginner

Classes are held at And The Bead Goes On, in Bracken Village. More details, map, calendar and link to sign up are here .

Scallops bracelet class

A fun little project for class. Suitable for beginners, fun for pros. Lovely little scallops all around your wrist.

Your choice of sterling or copper. Choose your beads.

Feb 29 - Friday -- two classes from which to choose-
1 - 3 -- OR -- 6 - 8 pm

Hammered Heart - Be My Valetine! Mother's Heart - Class

Hearts and sparkles, won't you be mine? Hammer some copper, wrap some sterling for detail, make a few jumprings, dangle a whole assortment of sparklies, then turn a bit of wire and some cord into a necklace to show off your lovely new creation. Come join me and play with wire. You deserve a day out with the girls.

The large heart as shown is about 2" tall, made of heavy gauge copper wire, hammered flat in strategic places and textured, then oxidized to bring out the depth. Sterling wire may be available.

Choose family birthstones instead of Valentine colors to make a family heirloom Mother's Heart. What a perfect gift for mom or grandmom!
Or, choose Your favorite color pallet instead.

Class instruction $45, plus supplies

April 25 - Fri -
12 - 3 --- OR --- 6 - 9

June 20 - Fri -
12 - 3 --- OR --- 6 - 9

Another version, this one is for sale at the store -

Dreams of Herringbone - Class

Learn the variations of herringbone weaving. Feel the difference, a large chunky bead and heavy wire, a small bead and delicate wire. Let the muse speak!

March 14 - Fri - Dreams of Herringbone
12 - 3 -- OR -- 6 - 9

April 18 - Fri -
12 - 3 --- OR --- 6 - 9

June 27 - Fri -
12 - 3 --- OR --- 6 - 9

Clever Ear Wires and Findings! - Class

This is a tiny sampling of the types of ear wires we'll learn. I have many more styles cooking in the recesses of my little head. Come and see. We'll also learn toggles and clasps, cones to end your necklace, headpins, and other treasures for your Findings arsenal.

Make your treasures stand out in the crowd. Don't settle for off the shelf!

Instruction fee plus kit -- practice in copper, with sterling wire available

June 13 - Fri --
12 - 3 --- OR --- 6 - 9

Butterfly Kisses and Fairie Wings - Class

To me, this bracelet looks like butterfly wings or maybe fairies...

Change the beads, change the look entirely. Learn to bind wire, spiral, and fashion a clasp that is an integral part of the bracelet.

What a delicious little bangle! You choose your favorite beads and we'll play together.

June 6 - Fri -
12 - 3 --- OR --- 6 - 9

instruction fee plus kit, your choice of sterling or copper

Bootcamp for Toodles Weaving with Wire -- Schedule for 2008 classes

I am teaching wire classes at the lovely bead shop in Bracken Village -

-- And the Bead Goes On! -- in Garden Ridge, TX, next to the Bawdsy ManorTea Room

http://andthebeadgoesonline.com/ Calendar and mapquest available online.

Bootcamp - a series of classes leading up to The Toodles Weave -
Classes ARE available during the day - OR at night - 6 - 9 pm. Whatcha think? Wanna come? Bring a friend! Sign up online at the store website above or Call the store - (210) 651-3363

Class #1 -- Intro to Wire - - Serpentine Bracelet
Learn the basics of wire work and how to handle the tools by making various components to assemble a unique bracelet.
Learn the straight up noose, serpent link, jump rings, dangle charms, S-hook, hammering and oxidizing. There are at least 6 earring combinations resulting from the skills gleaned in these techniques.
Classroom tools are available for your use and for purchase. Or bring your own and I'll show a little tip to avoid tool marks on your wire.

Skill Level: Beginner -- Never handled wire before? Come join the addiction!
$45 plus materials

May2 - Fri --
12 - 3 --- OR --- 6 - 9 pm

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Class #2 The Jelly Roll Cuff -- Coiled and Beaded Cuff Bracelet - 8mm beads and a bit of wire, viola! Your very own wearable art! Change the beads, change the look entirely! Positively stunning with Swarovski crystals!

$45 plus materials

April 4 - Fri -
12 - 3 -- OR -- 6 - 9

May 9 - Fri -
12 - 3 -- OR -- 6 - 9

Earrings using the same techniques. If you're fast in class, we'll do these, too.

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Class #3 -- Toodles Ring - Learn the Toodles Weave by creating an adjustable ring with charming dangly beads.
$45 plus materials

Feb 27, Wed --
12 - 3 -- OR -- 6 - 9

May 16, Fri --
12 - 3 -- OR -- 6 - 9

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Class #4 -- Toodles Pendant - Expand the Toodles Weave to capture a cabochon or cameo. This is the tutorial featured in the Summer *Preview* edition of Step By Step Wire Jewelry magazine, which is out of print. Now available direct from the author - moi!
$45 plus materials

Starting in March, this class is going to 4 hours, which means the night classes will be split into 2 consecutive weeks, 2 hours each.

March 5 - Wed -
11 - 3 - Complete class
6 - 8 - Part 1

March 12 - Wed -
11 - 3 - Complete class
6 - 8 - Part 2

May 23, Fri --
11 - 3
6 - 8 Part 1

May 30, Fri --
11 - 3
6 - 8 Part 2

Come on down, y'all! Join the fun! 10% discount if you sign up for all four Bootcamp classes!!!