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Sunday Classes - April 23, 2023​


Copper Etched Jewelry
Sunday 10:15 am - 12:15 pm

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Copper Etched Jewelry
When:
 Sunday, April 23, 2023
Time:  10:15 am – 12:15 pm
Where:  LaVista Community Center, 8116 Parkview Blvd, La Vista, NE 68128
Instructor:  Steph Wolcott

Class Fee: $55

Kit Fee:  None. All supplies are included.
Tools: Students must bring gloves and reading or safety glasses.
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Class Level: Beginner
Learn how to turn copper into beautiful jewelry pieces that you design.  We will be learning so much in this workshop.  We will create a pendant and a custom cuff bracelet.  Design your own copper etched piece of jewelry, patina the jewelry, and combine jewelry components.  You will also learn how to assemble a leather cuff bracelet with rivets and snaps.  It's a great way to  make something special!  Limited space available for this workshop.
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Copper Etched Jewelry

Crystal Leaf - Wire Weaving
Sunday 10:15 am - 1:15 pm

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Crystal Leaf - Wire Weaving
When: Sunday, April 23, 2023
Time:  10:15 am – 1:15 pm
Where:  LaVista Community Center, 8116 Parkview Blvd, La Vista, NE 68128
Instructor:  Michele Michaelsen

Class Fee: $55

Kit Fee:  None. All supplies are included.

Tools: Please bring your own jewelry tools if you have them. The instructor will have tools on hand for student use.

Class Level: Beginner.  Previous experience working with wire is a plus.
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Make this beautiful copper and crystal leaf using basic wire weaving techniques. Students will learn how to weave and form the piece.
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Crystal Leaf - Wire Weaving

Peyote Petal Earrings
Sunday 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

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Peyote Petal Earrings
When:
 Sunday, April 23, 2023
Time:  10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Where:  LaVista Community Center, 8116 Parkview Blvd, La Vista, NE 68128
Instructors:  Kim Boeckman and Chris Johnson

Class Fee: $20

Kit Fee:  $15 (payable to instructor at the time of the class)

Class Level: Beginner
Learn the Peyote stitch, a foundational and versatile bead weaving stich, and create a vibrant pair of Petal shaped earrings.

Supplies: Students will select a kit from several available colorways. The kit fee is $15 and is payable to the instructors at the time of class. All necessary supplies are included in the kit.
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Tools: No additional tools are needed.


Peyote Petal Earrings

Working with Resin
Sunday 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

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Working with Resin
When:
 Sunday, April 23, 2023
Time:  12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Where:  LaVista Community Center, 8116 Parkview Blvd, La Vista, NE 68128
Instructor:  Steph Wolcott

Class Fee: $35
Kit Fee:  None.  All supplies are included.
Tools: Students must bring gloves and reading glasses or safety glasses.
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Class Level: Beginner
Learn all about working with UV resin and a two part resin. We will be creating several jewelry pieces and exploring different techniques and mediums. 

You will learn fabulous techniques to create one-of-a-kind works of Art! Limited space available for this workshop.



Working with Resin

Herringbone Bracelet
--  Sunday 1 PM - 3 PM --

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Herringbone Bracelet
When:
 Sunday, April 23, 2023
Time:  1 PM - 3 PM
Where:  LaVista Community Center, 8116 Parkview Blvd, La Vista, NE 68128
Instructors:  Kim Boeckman & Chris Johnson
Class Fee: $25
​Kit Fee:  $15 (Payable to Instructors)
Class Level: Beginner

Make a beautiful beaded bracelet using the Herringbone stich. The pattern is very versatile and can be made using a variety of sizes and types of beads!

Supplies: Students will select a kit from 9 available colorways. The kit fee is $15 and is payable to the instructors at the time of class. All necessary supplies are included in the kit.

Tools: No additional tools are needed.


Herringbone Bracelet

Making Lampwork Glass Beads
-- Sunday --   130 PM - 330 PM

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Making Lampwork Glass Beads
When:
 Sunday, April 23, 2023
Time:  130 PM - 330 PM
Where:  LaVista Community Center, 8116 Parkview Blvd, La Vista, NE 68128
Instructor:  Jeri Wiskus
Class Fee: $60, all supplies included
Class Level: Beginner

In this class you will learn all aspects of lampworking to create your own glass beads. The class starts with and overview of safety, equipment and then dives into bead making using hot head torches. Each student will try to make 4-5 glass beads. 

Students are asked to bring safety glasses or reading glasses.

Kit includes some beads to take home.

Making Lampwork Glass Beads

Creating with Cyanotypes
-- Sunday --   215 PM - 345 PM

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Creating with Cyanotypes
When:
 Sunday, April 23, 2023
Time:  215 PM - 345 PM
Where:  LaVista Community Center, 8116 Parkview Blvd, La Vista, NE 68128
Instructor:  Steph Wolcott
Class Fee: $35
​All supplies included
Class Level: Beginner

We will create art with a fun Printmaking technique:  cyanotypes.  This is an exciting photographic printing process using the sun.  This process is a very old photographic process.  

I love using plants and other natural items in this process and watching the magic  happen.  We will create unique art work and a jewelry project in this class.

Supplies: Students must bring gloves.

Tools: No additional tools are needed.


Creating with Cyanotypes

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  • Welcome
  • 2023 Classes
    • 2023 Classes-Saturday
    • 2023 Classes-Sunday
  • 2023 Make & Take Projects
    • 2023 Make & Take-Saturday
    • 2023 Make & Takes-Sunday
  • 2023 Vendors & Artists
  • Vendors & Artists
  • Instructors
  • About Us
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    • Pictures from Previous Shows