WE OFFER CLASSES IN THE ARTWORK OF BEADING. THE INSTRUCTORS AT KNOT JUST BEADS HAVE A COMBINED TEACHING EXPERIENCE OF OVER 40 YEARS. WE ARE DEDICATED TO THE ART OF BEADWORK AS WELL AS THE KNOWLEDGE OF TECHNIQUES USED. OUR INSTRUCTORS WILL USE THEIR EXPERTISE TO LEAD YOU THROUGH AN EXPLORATION OF BEADWORK THAT IS UNPARALLELED. YOU WILL LEAVE CLASS NOT ONLY WITH THE UNDERSTANDING OF HOW A TECHNIQUE PERTAINS TO THE PROJECT AT HAND, BUT YOU WILL ALSO BE ABLE TO TAKE THAT TECHNIQUE AND CREATE YOUR OWN WONDERFUL BEADED OBJECTS OF ART. 

2010-1 SCHEDULE

INTRO TO GLASS BEADMAKING: Learn the art of making glass beads from Milwaukee's only nationally exhibiting lampwork glass Artist, ROBERT JENNIK. Robert has over 14 years of hot glass experience with Moretti glass and has taught at the Bead & Button Show. Enjoy the quiet, meditative experience of melting glass with the Minor Bench Burner torch, while you create lampwork beads of your own.
Limit 2 students. Class fee includes supplies. FEE: $80.00
Saturdays, Jan. 23-FULL, or Feb. 27, or Mar. 13-FULL, or Apr. 10              11:00-3:00
Sundays, Jan. 24, or Feb. 28-FULL, or Mar. 14-FULL, or Apr. 11-FULL               11:30-3:30

ALREADY TAKEN A CLASS FROM ROBERT?: If you’ve already taken the Intro class and just want to get in some practice time or additional instruction time you can schedule individual class time. Classes can be scheduled at $25.00/ hour with a 2 hour minimum, Thursdays - Sundays, schedule permitting. Check with the store for available time slots.

 

BEAD WEAVING, METAL, AND  VARIOUS BEAD CLASSES
 by KIM RUETH, DEBBIE BEDNAREK, AND SUE STACHELSKI

IT’S A CABOCHON PARTY: Start the new year off with a bang!!! Come and party with Kim while exploring the world of beading with cabochons in this extensive class. Students will learn to bezel set and embellish mounted cabochons into a stunning brooch or pendant. Combine seed beads with Vintage glass cabs, semi-precious stone cabs or both. This class will inspire both the beginner and advanced beader. So come party with us, you never know what surprises Kim has up her sleeve.
FEE: $30.00/day. Or take both days and save. Just $50.00 when you sign up for both.
Saturday, Jan. 2                    11:00-2:00        OR
Sunday, Jan. 3                      12:00-3:00

CELLINI: Learn to manipulate gourd stitch to create a sculptural focal bead. Students will be amazed at how combining various sizes and colors of seed beads will transform a basic stitch. String your finished bead on chain or silk cord and you instantly have a finished necklace. FEE: $20.00
Saturday, Jan. 9                       11:00-1:00        OR
Thursday, Feb. 25                     11:00-1:00

OCTA - WHAT?: Octahedron. That’s the shape of these fabulous & fun beaded beads. Once you master the technique in making these beads the possibilities are endless. Learn how to make different looking beaded beads just by changing the beads used. FEE: $20.00
Thursday, Jan. 14                     11:00-1:00        OR
Saturday, Feb. 27                     11:00-1:00

DAGGER DELIGHT: Work “outside of the box” on this basic stitch, and voila... you have this whimsical bauble that is pure delight! Great with casual wear as well as dressy. This pattern is easily adaptable to other accent beads. Great for the beginner or advanced beader. FEE: $20.00
Saturday, Jan. 16                     11:00-1:00        OR
Thursday, Feb. 18                     11:00-1:00

“GET YOUR FEET WET”: Do you admire beaded jewelry? Have you wondered how you could make your own? If you answered “yes”, then this stringing and earring construction class is for you.You will leave class with a bracelet and pair of earrings along with the knowledge and skills to make more. Several kit colors will be available to choose from.  Class fee includes supplies. FEE: $35.00
Saturday, Jan. 23                     11:00-1:00        OR
Sunday, April 11                       11:30-1:30

EARRING-OLOGY: Learn about the various earring components that are available on the market. Students will then create 3 stunning pair of earrings using 3 different techniques. Using the techniques learned in class and your imagination, you will be able to design and make many more earrings for yourself or to give as gifts.  Class fee includes supplies. FEE: $35.00
Sunday, Jan. 24                    11:30-1:30

BEZELLYN: Everyone in the bead world is fascinated with bezelling around various stones, glass cabochons and crystals. Here’s your chance to learn to bezel with wire and beads. You will create a one of a kind pendant that is as versatile as it is fun to make. FEE: $20.00
Saturday, Feb. 13                     11:00-1:00

SPECTACULAR SPIRAL: Learn a different take on the ever popular stitched spiral rope. Select, or create, a pendant to string and then spiral up the sides. This necklace is sure to catch the eye of those who see you wear it.  FEE: $20.00
Saturday, Feb. 20       FULL              11:00-1:00

JEWELED VICTORIA: This marvelous bracelet has the look and feel of jewels from the Elizabethan era. Students will learn how to weave a bracelet base and then embellish it for a very royal look. Dressed up or down this bracelet designs will go with everything. FEE: $20.00
Sunday, Feb. 21         FULL             11:30-1:30

LET’S RIVET!: Back by popular demand! Learn how to make “cold connections” with metal. No soldering involved. Discover the fun of riveting layers of metal together to form interesting pieces of jewelry. Students will learn how to make rivets for both function and decorative purpose. Complete a pendant or pair of earrings. Familiarity with basic wirework techniques will be helpful.
FEE: $25.00 includes metal pack provided by the instructor.
Thursday, Mar. 4                           11:00-1:00        OR
Sunday, Apr. 18      FULL                11:30-1:30

SERENDIPITY: Discover how to take an ordinary bead weaving stitch and turn it into something spectacular.  Using a variety of beads students will learn how to create this fabulous bracelet. FEE: $20.00
Saturday, Mar. 6       FULL              11:00-1:00        OR
Thursday, Apr. 8                            11:00-1:00

BOX BEADS I: A blast from the past, this is the first in a series of two. First designed and taught by Kim in 1999! Learn how to use the box method of construction to create these fabulous beads. Prerequisite: Working knowledge of gourd stitch. FEE: $25.00
Sunday, Mar. 7                      11:30-2:00

SWIRLS: Learn to create swirled beaded beads using an embellished form of a traditional bead weaving stitch. Combine the beaded beads with complimentary beads for a unique bracelet. FEE: $25.00
Saturday, Mar. 13       FULL              11:00-1:30

MULTI-STRAND MEDLEY: It’s time to take your basic bead stringing to the next level. Learn to make a multi-strand bracelet using cones to finish it off. This class blends stringing with beginning wirework. FEE: $20.00
Sunday, Mar. 14         FULL             11:30-1:30

BOX BEADS II: A blast from the past, this is the second in the series of Box Beads. First designed and taught by Kim in 2000. Learn how to create a new shape using the box method of construction. Combine with Box Beads I or any of the other beaded beads from this session and create a show stopping necklace.
Prerequisite: Working knowledge of gourd stitch. FEE: $25.00
Saturday, Apr. 3                    11:00-1:30

WOVEN WRAP: Combining wire weaving techniques with a medley of metal beads results in a unique cuff that is as easy to make as it is comfortable to wear. Have fun learning a new wire technique, while creating this must have fashion accessory. FEE: $20.00
Saturday Apr. 10                    11:00-1:00

CHARMED CHAIN: Charm bracelets are seen everywhere in the fashion world - how about making one of your own? Choose from the exciting variety of novelty chain, transforming it with wire, wrapped dangles, and textured 3D metal shapes. Learn how to cut, shape, and texture metal while perfecting wire wrapped loops. This is a great opportunity to try out some metal techniques without having to purchase all the tools.
FEE: $25.00 includes copper metal pack and use of instructor’s disk cutter & dapping block.
Saturday Apr. 17                    11:00-1:00

THE TREES THROUGH THE FOREST: A little beadweaving, a little stringing and Viola!, you’ve created a very fashion forward accessory. Using a blended variety of beads, students will construct a multi strand cuff bracelet. This is a great way to use up all of those odds and ends that you have lying around. FEE: $20.00
Thursday, Apr. 22                    11:00-1:00

FRINGE•TASTIC: Fabulous, funky, and fringey. These beaded beads are never boring and no two are ever the same. Gather up all of your odd ball and left over beads and come create some stunning focal beads. This class is great for all skill levels. FEE: $20.00
Saturday Apr. 24                    11:00-1:00