Galena Beads - Workshops

2009 WORKSHOPS

Workshop Fees & Guidelines
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Beading 101 (a.k.a "The Walk-in Workshop")
Learn the basics of beading! A great ‘How-do-I-Bead’ class, which teaches the fundamentals of design: stringing and clasping. Create a bracelet, necklace, anklet or earrings. Workshop covers fundamentals of simple, single strand stringing. Great for beginners, children and groups!

Class fee is $10 per person, plus the cost of your selected materials. Daily workshop when space is available.

Offered daily, when space is available.
Call or visit for availability.

Please consider reservations on Saturdays for this popular class.

Beads, Wine & Chocolate
In this ultimate beading workshop, enjoy the wonderful pleasures that enhance creativity. Create a single or double strand bracelet or necklace while indulging with a complimentary glass of wine and scrumptious chocolates! This is a great workshop for a girl’s weekend. Please call if date conflicts with your plans.

Class fee is $20 per person, plus the cost of your selected materials. Reservations required.

Jan 2, 16, 30 Feb 13, 27 Mar 13, 27 April 10, 24 May 8, 22 June 5, 19		July 3, 17, 31 Aug 14, 28 Sept 11, 25 Oct 9, 23 Nov 6, 20 Dec 4, 18

Fridays 3-5pm

The Mystery of Wire Crochet
The Bead Divas will share many secrets of wire crochet. Presenting recipes for creating your own triple strand necklace; we will walk you through stringing, wire crocheting and finishing the necklace with a toggle clasp. Basic crochet chain stitching is required.

Class fee is $30 per person (crochet hook included), plus the cost of selected kit and materials. Reservations required.

Jan 4, 12, 21, 29 Feb 8, 17, 25 Mar 6, 16, 24 April 2, 20, 29 May 7, 17, 26 June 4, 14, 23		July 1, 10, 20, 28 Aug 5, 13, 23 Sept 1, 9, 18, 28 Oct 6, 15, 25 Nov 2, 11, 19 Dec 1, 10, 20, 30

Sundays 11am-2pm Weekdays 1-4pm

Vintaj® Linking & Creative Settings
Learn how to make your own Vintaj creative filigree setting and the Old World Art of linking! Design a unique necklace or bracelet by choosing from the entire Vintaj Natural Brass findings and embellishments line including; pendants, findings, beads, charms, filigrees, and chain. Vintaj art jewelry and techniques are featured in many books and beading publications worldwide!

Class fee is $30 per person, plus the cost of your selected materials. Reservations required.

Jan 5, 13, 22 Feb 1, 9,18, 26 Mar 8, 17, 25 April 3, 13, 21, 30 May 10, 18, 27 June 7, 15, 24		July 2, 12, 21, 29 Aug 6, 16, 24 Sept 2, 10, 20, 29 Oct 7, 16, 26 Nov 3, 12, 22 Dec 2, 11, 21, 31

Sundays 11am-1pm Weekdays 1-3pm

Free-form Wire Wrap Pendant & Necklace
Learn how to wire wrap in this creative workshop! Design a unique wire wrapped pendant and complete a single strand necklace! We will teach you free-form wrapping techniques, wire coiling and stringing. You’ll leave Galena with a beautiful and unique necklace. Creativity is required!

Class fee is $20 per person, plus the cost of selected materials. Reservations required.

Jan 6, 14, 23 Feb 2, 10, 19 Mar 1, 9, 18, 26 April 5, 14, 22 May 1, 11, 19, 28 June 8, 16, 25		July 5, 13, 22, 30 Aug 7, 17, 25 Sept 3, 13, 21, 30 Oct 8, 18, 27 Nov 4, 13, 23 Dec 3, 13, 22

Sundays 11am-1pm Weekdays 1-3pm

Mother’s Bracelet / Multi-strand Bracelet
There is nothing like the luxury of crystals dancing upon your wrist, adorned with your loved ones names. You may design a name bracelet with sterling silver letter beads, Swarovski crystals and any other beads that may catch your eye or create a multiple strand beaded bracelet. Great for gift giving!

Class fee is $20 per person, plus the cost of selected materials. Reservations required.

Jan 7, 15, 25 Feb 3, 11, 20 Mar 2, 10, 19, 29 April 6, 15, 23 May 3, 12, 20, 29 June 9, 17, 26		July 6, 14, 23 Aug 9, 18, 26 Sept 4, 14, 22 Oct 1, 11, 19, 28 Nov 5, 15, 24 Dec 6, 14, 23

Sundays 11am-1pm Weekdays 1-3pm

Creative Bling Ring

Design a unique filigree or wire-wrapped ring! Choose from two styles of Vintaj filigree or from four colors of artistic wire to create your ring base. Add clusters of crystals or natural stones to fit your style!

Class fee is $20 per person, plus the cost of selected materials. Reservations required.

Jan 8, 18, 26 Feb 4, 12, 22 Mar 3, 11, 20, 30 April 7, 16, 26 May 4, 13, 21 June 1, 10, 18, 28		July 7, 15, 24 Aug 2, 10, 19, 27 Sept 6, 15, 23 Oct 2, 12, 20, 29 Nov 8, 16, 25 Dec 7, 15, 27

Sundays 11am - 1pm Weekdays 1 - 3pm

Altered Photo Pendant & Charm

Create tiny keepsakes! Use your favorite photos or art to make a unique pendant and charm. Choose from our Vintaj altered blanks and TierraCast frame pendants to compliment your style. Photo size will vary from ½" to 1¼" depending on the piece you choose. Finish into a necklace or bracelet with chain, silk or leather.

Class fee is $20 per person, plus the cost of selected materials. Reservations required.

* Pendants & charms need drying time, you may pick up the following day or we will be happy to ship your finished pieces to you!

Jan 9, 15, 23 Feb 5, 12, 22 Mar 4, 12, 22, 31 April 8, 17, 27 May 5, 14, 24 June 2, 11, 21, 29		July 8, 16, 26 Aug 3, 11, 20, 30 Sept 7, 16, 24 Oct 4, 13, 21, 30 Nov 9, 17, 29 Dec 8, 16, 28

Sundays 11am - 1pm Weekdays 1 - 3pm

Memory Wire Bangle Bracelet

Create a coiled bangle bracelet with clusters of beads & charms! Learn how to secure a loop and string a variety of beads & charms to memory wire. Choose from our specialty seed bead and Czech glass mixes or one of our memory wire bracelet kits. A great alternative to a multi-strand bracelet!

Class fee is $15 per person, plus the cost of selected materials. Reservations required.

Jan 11, 20, 28 Feb 6, 16, 24 Mar 5, 15, 23 April 1, 9, 19, 28 May 6, 15, 25 June 3, 12, 22, 30		July 9, 19, 27 Aug 4, 12, 21, 31 Sept 8, 17, 27 Oct 5 14, 22 Nov 1, 10, 18, 30 Dec 9, 17, 29

Saturdays 11am - 1pm Weekdays 1 - 3pm

Workshop Fees & Guidelines

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