Classes
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We are excited to be able to offer fun classes at our showroom just 10 minutes from downtown Asheville, NC. Each class fee includes all supplies and instructions.
Space is limited! Due to the popularity of our classes, non-refundable full payment is required for each class to reserve your spot and ensure that our teachers get paid for their time. If you cannot make your scheduled class, please call us 48 hours prior to the class and we will move your payment to another class of your choice. Call us at 828-581-0500 to register!
202 Railroad St.
Swannanoa, NC 28778
828-581-0500
Beginning Beading
with Barbara Wilcox
Learn basic stringing techniques to create your own one-of-a-kind necklace. The cost for the class is $45 and includes all supplies.
Class Date:
June 17th at 1pm
Wire Wrapping
with Annette Holbert
Learn Basic Wire Wrapping on a gemstone pendant of your choice. The cost is $45 and includes all supplies.
Class Date:
May 27th at 1pm
Shoulder Sweepers with Melody MacDuffee
These “Shoulder Sweepers” can be made shorter...or even longer. Make the top findings colorful or stick to more subtle metallics, and then string as many colors as you like to create a pair of distinctive conversation starters. This is a 2 hour class. The cost for the class is $40 and includes all supplies.
Class Date:
July 8th at 10am
Southwestern “No Loom” Earrings with Melody MacDuffee
These wire-worked earrings were inspired by the amazing beadwork of various southwestern Native American tribes. No loom required! This is a 3 hour class. The cost for the class is $50 and includes all supplies.
Class Date:
July 8th at 1pm
Good Luck Dolls & Sidekicks
with Melody MacDuffee
For wild women (persons?) only, this is Mel’s favorite class to teach. Lots of giggling happens in this class as you learn to make “good juju” dolls that hold infinite possibilities for colors...and coiffures. Then go on to create a fanciful animal sidekick: a horse, zebra, giraffe, sheep, dog—-or some whole new species of animal! This is a 3 hour class. The cost for the class is $50 and includes all supplies.
Class Date:
July 7th at 1pm
Trendy Leather Bracelet
with Barbara Wilcox
Learn how to make this simple and versatile leather bracelet that you can wear every day. It will inspire so many ideas for new designs. The cost for the class is $45 and includes all supplies.
Class Date:
June 3rd at 1pm
Viking Knit Chain
with Annette Holbert
Annette will teach this intricate viking knit wire weaving technique that allows you to create your own chain! The cost is $45 and includes all supplies.
Class Date:
June 10th at 1pm
Advanced Wire Wrapping
with Annette Holbert
*Please practice wrapping before this class. You will get behind in class if you have not practiced.
This class is building on the wire wrap that was learned in the Basic Wire Wrap Class. You must have had the first class. We will spend very little time on completing a basic wrap. You will learn to design a wrap for irregular shaped stones, long wraps, prongs, new finishing techniques and a new bail shape. I will be reinforcing the anchoring techniques and go over what to do with your left over wires after you have made your bail. You will learn to add beads and incorporate coiled wire or weaving for decoration. If there is time we can explore other details and questions at the end of class. The cost is $100 and includes all supplies.
Class Date:
June 24th 10am-3pm