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Saturday Classes - April 30, 2022 

Saturday Classes

Leather Button Wrap Bracelet with Gemstones 
-- Saturday --   10:15 am - 12:15 pm

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Leather Button Wrap Bracelet with Gemstones
When: Saturday, April 30, 2022
Time:  10:15 am to 12:15 pm
Where:  LaVista Community Center, 8116 Parkview Blvd, La Vista, NE 68128
Instructor:  April Stevenson
Class Fee: $20
Kit Fee:  $15 (payable to instructor at the time of the class)
Class Level: Beginner

Make a durable single leather wrap bracelet with gemstones. All materials provided.



Leather Button Wrap Bracelet
Available Class Registrations: 3 ​

Gelli Print Jewelry
-- Saturday --   10:15 am - 12:15 pm

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​Gelli Print Jewelry

When: Saturday, April 30, 2022
Time: 10:15 am – 12:15 pm
Where:  LaVista Community Center,8116 Parkview Blvd, La Vista, NE 68128
Instructor:  Steph Wolcott
Class Fee: $35  (All Supplies included)
Class Level: Beginner

Explore the world of gelliprinting with a twist. We will be creating with a variety of mediums along with the Gelliplate to create bracelets, earrings, and pendants. You will learn fabulous techniques to create One-of-a-kind works of art!


Gelli Print Jewelry
Available Class Registrations:  7​

Chevron Bracelet & Earrings
-- Saturday --   10:15 am - 12:15 pm

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Chevron Bracelet & Earrings
When: Saturday, April 30, 2022
Time:  10:15 am – 12:15 pm
Where:  LaVista Community Center, 8116 Parkview Blvd, La Vista, NE 68128
Instructor:  Stephanie Harris
Class Fee: $20
Kit Fee:  $20 (payable to instructor)
Class Level: Beginner
 
Students will learn to make the Chevron Bracelet & Earrings set by Deborah Roberti. This pattern features Chevron Duo beads, fire polish, and seed beads woven into an elegant repeating motif. Kits will be available in a variety of colorways for $20 each.


Chevron Jewelry
Available Class Registrations:  8​

Zipper Felted Needle Art
-- Saturday --   10:30 am - 3:30 pm

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​Zipper Needle Felted Art
When: Saturday, April 30, 2022
Time:  10:30 am – 3:30 pm (includes a lunch break)
Where:  LaVista Community Center, 8116 Parkview Blvd, La Vista, NE 68128
Instructor:  Rhonda Berman
Class Fee: $45
Class Level: Beginner

We will be making a broach/shawl pin or art piece using zippers, roving and bead embellishments. The zipper is hand sewn onto wool felt making an outline of a design. The inside is then filled in with wool roving using the technique of needle felting. Then buttons, beads, metal and other embellishments are added. Students will also learn how to prepare a zipper and apply a pattern. Instruction of needle felting will also be included in this class as well as embellishment tips and finishing options.

Additional Kits available for purchase, payable to the instructor at $35 each.
Zipper Needle Felt
Available Class Registrations:  8​

Recycled Beads
-- Saturday --   12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

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Recycled Beads
When: Saturday, April 30, 2022
Time: 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Where:  LaVista Community Center, 8116 Parkview Blvd, La Vista, NE 68128
Instructor:  Steph Wolcott
Class Fee: $35 includes all supplies
Class Level:  Beginner
 
Learn how to create beautiful beads to add to handmade jewelry. All the materials used to create the beads are from often discarded or recycled things. We will learn to create at least 3 different types of beads from a variety of materials. Each style is very different. The finished beads are so unique that you will be amazed at how they are created!
Recycled Beads
Available Class Registrations:  9​

Learn How to Peyote Stitch
-- Saturday --   12:45 pm - 2:45 pm

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​Learn How to Peyote Stitch
When: Saturday, April 30, 2022
Time:  12:45 pm – 2:45 pm
Where:  LaVista Community Center, 8116 Parkview Blvd, La Vista, NE 68128
Instructor:  Jeri Wiskus
Class Fee: $45
Kit Fee:  $15 (payable to instructor at the time of the class)
Class Level: Beginner


In this class you will learn how to do Even Count Peyote.  Students will start out using bigger beads and work ourselves down to smaller ones while learning to read stitch patterns.  Students will have a choice in patterns for making their own ring.  
Peyote Stitch
Available Class Registrations:  0​

Knotted Leather Bracelet
-- Saturday --   1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

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Knotted Leather Bracelet
When: Saturday, April 30, 2022
Time:  1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Where:  LaVista Community Center, 8116 Parkview Blvd, La Vista, NE 68128
Instructor:  Michele Michaelsen
Class Fee: $18
Kit Fee:  Additional kits available for purchase at $12 each (payable to instructor)
Class Level: Beginner

Students will learn how to make an adjustable leather bracelet using glass or stone beads and a sliding knot to alter the size of the bracelet.  Yes, this bracelet is adjustable!
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Knotted Bracelet
Available Class Registrations:  ​ 13

Vintage Inspired Cloth Covered Journal
-- Saturday --   2:45 pm - 4:45 pm

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Vintage inspired Cloth Covered Journal
When: Saturday, April 30, 2022
Time: 2:45 pm - 4:45 pm
Where:  LaVista Community Center, 8116 Parkview Blvd, La Vista, NE 68128
Instructor:  Steph Wolcott
Class Fee: $35 (All Supplies Included)
Class Level: Beginner

Create your own fabric covered book to use as a journal, recipe book, photo album, planner, or more……. I love to create these and add family recipes and photos to give as a thoughtful gift! We will add bits of the past ….from vintage fabrics to old embroidery to add to the vintage charm! We will layer and weave fabrics and materials to create a One of a Kind keepsake! As a bonus we can bring vintage recipes to share.
Vintage Journal
Available Class Registrations:  5​

Stretch Bracelets with Bead Soup
-- Saturday --   3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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​Stretch Bracelets with Bead Soup
When: Saturday, April 30, 2022
Time:  3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Where:  LaVista Community Center, 8116 Parkview Blvd, La Vista, NE 68128
Instructor:  Kelli Sweet
Class Fee: $18
Kit Fee:  Additional kits available for purchase at $12 each (payable to instructor)
Class Level: Beginner

Each crafter will receive a tin of beads that have been specially curated to complement each other. Have fun designing custom stretch bracelets!

Each kit should have sufficient beads to make at least 2 stretch bracelets (or more!)
 
Stretch Bracelets
Available Class Registrations:  ​13

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