Beadlush - A Little of this and a pinch of that (Miscellaneous)

A Little of this and a pinch of that (Miscellaneous)

Classes to try some other techniques that don’t fall into the other categories.

Introduction to Art Clay

Join our newest instructor Rita Camacho as she takes you through the basics of working with Art Clay. Metal Clay is a wondrous medium that allows the user to create metal jewelry pieces and mini sculptures, without traditional metalsmithing equipment. The clay can be rolled, molded,textured,carved and much more! You’ll learn all the basics of working with the clay fireing and finishing as you make a pair of earrings for all to envy. Class fee is $120 and includes all materials.No experience is necessary.

Wire Mesh Ring

These rings are fun to make and look impressive when finished. The possibility of using any metals is endless - sterling, craft, base metals, colors. A crystal, natural stone, button pearl, a piece of turquoise, almost any flat bead may be used to embellish, or it may even be worn with just the mesh showing. A little experience working with wire is helpful, but a beginner could also make this ring with little difficulty. Class fee is $40 and includes all supplies.

	Soldered Pendants Join Beadlush’s guest instructor Annada hypes As she teaches you how to encase images and art in between two pieces of glass to make a pendant all your own. class fee is $45 and includes all materials.

Shooting Beads!

So you’ve got some beautiful beaded creations but your pictures are not quite capturing them in all their glory. What do you do? You come to Beadlush and let Jane of JAWiley Photography give you some pointers in how to show off your creations in their best light.
You don’t need a fancy camera… You just need to see the light!
We’ll go over:
• how to light your work
• what kind of backgrounds work best
• how to show off the most important elements of your jewelry
• using natural light vs. flash
• plus suggestions and/or demonstrations for making your own light tent, using tripods and special camera features.Class fee is $55 Bring your camera and the manual if you have it, some of your work to practice photographing and an idea of how you want your images to ultimately look.

	Basic Knotting: Classic Pearl Bracelet 1- 1 1/2 hours The mysteries of pearl knotting....solved! Join members of the Beadlush crew as they take you through the basics with this classic bracelet. Class fee is $40, and includes stringing material, clamshells, and instruction. Please bring your own pearls and clasp, or purchase Beadlush materials when you arrive.

	Bead and Chain Maille Bracelet Join Jean Champion and learn the art of chain maille to create this stunning interchangable bracelet with endless options. $40 covers instruction as well as jump rings and wire. Bring your own beads, or let us help you choose beads to purchase from our selection.

	Basic Soldering It’s here! the class you have all been waiting for! Join Lisa Beaman as she walks you through the basics of soldering, jump rings, and teaches you how to make head pins. Learn the easiest and most effective way to work with solder and move your jewelry to the next level. All tools and materials are provided in class and will be available for sale after.Class fee is $55.

Introduction to Lampworking

Join Charlotte lampwork artist Lisa Beaman as she takes you through the basics of making lampwork beads using Italian soft glass and a torch! Topics covered in the class will include: >Basic safety information and precautions >Overview of tools and equipment >Highlights of Setting up a Home Studio >Color consideration in bead design >How to pull stringers for decoration >Gravity and the basic bead creation >Other shapes and shaping techniques as time permits The beads that you make in class can be kiln-annealed and mailed to you in a few days after the class. Kits including the equipment tools used will be offered at a discounted price, so you can make beads at home. Class fee is $120 which includes all materials needed to make beads in class. This is a beginner class with no pre-requisite.

*Beginning Lampworking Now offering a "Beginning Lampwork" class taught by Charlotte lampwork artist, Lisa Beaman. Using “one of a kind” beads in your jewelry designs will set you apart from the crowd! The Beginning class will include demonstration, instruction and practice. The cost is $100, includes all the equipment, and tools. Please bring your own consumable materials such as glass and gas (also available to purchase). This class will cover shaping and decorating your beads. Techniques will include frit, dots, and color combination. The beads you make in class can be kiln-annealed and mailed to you a few days after the class. Kits including the equipment tools used will be offered at a discounted price, so you can make beads at home. Students are requested to wear cotton fabric clothes; long sleeves, old jeans, closed toe shoes, and tie back long hair. *Perquisite for this class is Introduction to Lampworking or instruction approval. Contact the instructor at lisabeamanbeads@aol.com or phone (704)819-0794.

Orbital Chain Maille Bracelet

Join Jean Champion as she shows you how to make this versatile chain maille bracelet. We will use Aluminum jump rings in this class. All jump rings are included, but students will need to purchase or bring their own clasp. Class fee is $45.