Saturday Classes - April 22, 2023
​More Saturday Classes Coming Soon!

Turquoise Howlite & Leather Beaded Bracelet
-- Saturday --   1015 AM - 12 PM

Turquoise Howlite & Leather Beaded Bracelet
When: Saturday, April 22, 2023
Time:  1015 AM to 1215 PM
Where:  LaVista Community Center, 8116 Parkview Blvd, La Vista, NE 68128
Instructor: April Stevenson
Class Fee: $25
Kit Fee:  $0 (payable to instructor at the time of the class)
Class Level: Beginner

In this class you will learn to make a button and leather bracelet with turquoise howlite beads.

There is no kit fee for this class. All materials and tools are provided by the instructor.

Instructor: April Stevenson
April has been teaching beading for over 20 years and is still in love with the different forms of jewelry.

Polymer Clay Jewelry 
​-- Saturday --   1015 AM - 1215 PM

Polymer Clay Jewelry
When: Saturday, April 22, 2023
Time:  1015 AM – 1215 PM
Where:  LaVista Community Center, 8116 Parkview Blvd, La Vista, NE 68128
Instructor:  Casey Ogle
Class Fee: $35
Class Level: Beginner
 In this class you will learn how to:

  • Condition and work with clay
  • Shape and modl clay into various jewelry designs such as pendants and earrings
  • Create textures and patterns on your jewelry pieces
  • Cure pieces with baking instructions at home
  • Assemble your jewelry using jump rings and other findings
All necessary materials and tools will be provided for the class including polymer clay cutters texture stamps and other supplies. By the end of the class you will have several jewelry pieces to take home and show off to your friends and family after curing.

No prior experience with polymer clay or jewelry making is required. Join us for a fun and creative class where you can unleash your imagination and make beautiful jewlery!

Zipper Needle Felted Art Pendant with Shrink Plastic Charm Class
-- Saturday --   12:30 PM - 4:30 PM


​Zipper Needle Felted Art Pendant with Shrink Plastic Charm Class
When: Saturday, April 22, 2023
Time: 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Where:  LaVista Community Center,8116 Parkview Blvd, La Vista, NE 68128
Instructor:  Rhonda A. Berman
Class Fee: $45  (All Supplies included)
Class Level: Beginner
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We will be making a pendant using zippers and roving. The zipper is hand sewn on to wool felt making an outline of a design. The inside is then filled in with wool roving using the technique of needle felting. Then beads and other embellishmnets are added. The pendant is finished with a bead embroidery edging.

The charm will be made of shrink plastic with various beads and metal pieces. The process of decorating the plastic piece with colored pencils and melting into a mold to achieve the bead cap shape will be explained. It is assembled into a charm and attached to the pendant with the beading edging.

This class is open to all skill levles. If you can thread a needle, you can do this art form; however, very sharp needles are used so it is preferable if students are at least 12 years of age. Needle felting and beading experience are a plus, but not a prerequisite for this class.

All materials are provided by the Instructor.

Class fee: $45
Class time: 4 hours

Polymer Clay Slab Workshop
-- Saturday --   1 PM - 230 PM

​Polymer Clay Slab Workshop
When: Saturday, April 22, 2023
Time:  1 PM - 230 PM
Where:  LaVista Community Center, 8116 Parkview Blvd, La Vista, NE 68128
Instructor:  Skyler Thomas Koehn
Class Fee: $30
Class Level: Beginner

In this class you will be making your very own polymer clay slab (approximately 3.5in by 4.5in)! Starting with a slab of black clay as a canvas you will be using small pieces of colorful polymer clay and cane slices on it to form a beautiful pattern. After you are satisfied with your design we will use cutters to cut shapes out of the slab.

​ All clay materials and cutters will be provided as well as a few magnets jump rings and necklace cords (up to 6).

I will send you home with instructions on how to bake your pieces and from there you can turn them into magnets or pieces of jewelry!

**You will need super glue at home if you're making magnets**

Mixed Media Birdhouse Charms
-- Saturday --   3 PM - 430 PM

​Mixed Media Birdhouse Charms
When: Saturday, April 22, 2023
Time:  3 PM - 430 PM
Where:   LaVista Community Center, 8116 Parkview Blvd, La Vista, NE 68128
Instructor:  Natalie Runyon
Class Fee: $20
Class Level: Beginner

They may be too small for actual birds, but you can be sure you’ll be ready to welcome Spring with these adorable mixed media birdhouse charms. Choose from a wide array of our ephemera, learn to emboss versatile metal tape, and decoupage origami and other art papers to create one-of-a-kind works of art suitable for May baskets, Mother's Day, or other "charming" gifts. Artists will make two birdhouses - a tiny one and a larger one.
 
Supplies: Students will select a kit that contains wooden and other mixed media bases, cords, and findings. Students will be able to choose from ephemera offered by the instructor.

Kit Fee:  $15 and is payable to the instructor at the time of class. All necessary supplies are included in the kit.
 
Tools: No additional tools are needed.
 
Skill Level: This class is suitable for all levels of beading or crafting experience.