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2021 CLASSES

Saturday Classes April 17th


Classes fill on a first come, first serve basis.  

Class fees are paid at the time of registration.   Kit Fees if any are paid at the time of class to the instructor.  Thank you!


Once signed up classes are non-refundable. ​​


​Basic Kumihimo with Beads --  Saturday 10:15 am - 1:15 pm 

Class Fee $40.00 Due with registration

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You will learn the Japanese technique of braiding on a foam disk to make a bracelet with size 8 seed beads in a barber shop spiral.

​Taught by: Linda Hamm of Des Moines, IA

Student Must Purchase the Kit at the Time of Class
  • Kit Cost: $35.00+ tax
  • Kit Includes: Foam Disk, s-lon, Beads, Bobbins, Big Eye Needles, Clasp, Cones, Crimps, Soft Flex, Glue, instructions.  (Assorted colors to choose from)

Prerequisites Needed: None

Tools Supplied: Crimper, Pliers, Wire Cutter, Tape Measure, Scissors, Beading Mat

​Class Level: Beginner

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Basic Kumihimo with Beads
Only 6 Spots left!!


Lets Melt Some Glass  -- Saturday --   10:15 am - 12:15 pm

​Class Fee $60.00 Due with Registration

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This is a beginners class.  In this class you will learn safety, glass types and how to make beads.  You will make 3-4 beads.  

Taught by:  Jeri Wiskus 
of Light My Torch from Elkhorn, Nebraska


Prerequisites Needed: None

Tools &/or Supplies Students Must Bring: None.  Recommended close toed shoes

Tools Supplied:  Torches, protective glasses, mandrels, marvers,  graphite paddle, & fiber blanket

​Class Level:
 Beginner
Let's Melt Some Glass
Only 4 spots left!!

Etched Copper Jewelry - Saturday - 10:15 am - 12: 15 pm
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Class Fee $40.00 Due with Registration

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Students will learn how to etch a piece of copper, add patina and then incorporate it in a finished piece of jewelry -- bracelet, necklace or ear rings.  

Taught by:  Steph Wolcott of Simply Home Sweet Home from Louisville, NE

Students must purchase kit at the time of class.
  • Kit Cost:  $5.00
  • Kit Includes:  Copper pieces, instruction booklet, beads and other jewelry embellishments
Prerequisites needed:  None

Tools &/or Supplies Students Must Bring: None

Tools Supplied:  Jewelry making equipment, Jewelry Embellishments & all other supplies to create

​Class Level:
 Beginner
Etched Copper Jewelry
7 Spots left!!

Byzantine Chainmaille Bracelet & Graduated Earrings --- Saturday 10:15-1:15

​Class Fee $35.00  Due with Registration

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Learn the timeless Byzantine chainmaille weave. During the class, you will learn and practice the weave in copper, create a hand forged clasp and stamped tag for a bracelet, and then use your skills to create a gorgeous pair of sterling silver graduated Byzantine earrings with handcrafted ear wires. Bracelet may not be completed in class, but you’ll have the skills and tools to finish at home if needed

Taught by:  Lynn Kvigne of C-My Designs from Omaha, NE

Students must purchase kit at the time of class.
  • Kit Cost:  $30.00
  • Kit Includes:  Copper and sterling silver jump rings; copper and sterling silver wire; copper blank tag; one pair bent nosed pliers; one pair flat nosed pliers
Prerequisites needed:  Must have hand strength to open & close 18 gauge wire rings.  

Tools &/or Supplies Students Must Bring:  Bring glasses if you need them for detail work

Tools Supplied:  Wire cutter, round nosed/stepped pliers, bench block, hammer, metal stamps, beat mat

​Class Level:
 Beginner



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Byzantine Chainmaille
Only 10 Spots left!!

Stamped Soldered Hearts -- - Saturday 12:30  - 2:30 

Class Fee $25.oo Due with Registration

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Learn how to make beautiful stamp solder brass heart pendants.  Each student will make 2 pendants to make into a necklace and key chain.

Taught by:  Kelli Sweet of Degrees by Kelli from LaVista, NE

Prerequisites needed:  None

Tools &/or Supplies Students Must Bring:  None

Tools Supplied:  Soldering iron, solder, stamps, pliers and other embellishments to finish project

​Class Level:
 Beginner
Stamped Soldered Hearts
Only 11 Spots Left

Leather Jewelry -- Saturday -- 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Class Fee $40.00 Due with Registration

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Students will explore the process of creating unique jewelry from Leather.  Learn a variety of techniques.  Several jewelry items will be created.  Embellishments and design options will be endless in this workshop to make your own one of a kind jewelry.  

Taught by:  Steph Wolcott of Simply Home Sweet Home from Louisville, NE


Prerequisites needed:  None

Tools &/or Supplies Students Must Bring: None

Tools Supplied:  All supplies included

​Class Level:
 Beginner
Leather Jewelry
Only 10 Spots Left!!

Silver Double Heart Bracelet -- Saturday 1:45 pm - 4:45 pm

Class Fee $85.00 Due with Registration

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Create the sweet, swirly heart bracelet with a beaded link chain. Students will learn how create a hand formed heart focal point and heart clasp from sterling silver wire, including a bit of wire weaving to complete the large heart shape. Also, basic hammering and finishing techniques as well as designing and making beaded links for the bracelet chain using beads of the student’s choice. The instructor will have selection of beads as well as small Swarovski crystals available to accent the heart if desired.

Taught by: Michele Michaelsen of Elements by Michele Omaha NE

 Prerequisites Needed: While this can be considered a beginner class, some previous knowledge of working with wire will be beneficial but not required

Tools Supplied:  Instructor will supply all tools (Chain nose pliers, flush cutter, round nose pliers, hammers and bend block).  If students have their own tools, they are encouraged to bring them.  Will also provide silver wire, beads and crystals to create the students design.

​Class Level:
 Beginner
Silver Double Heart Bracelet
Only 10 Spots left


Super Wrap Bracelet -- Saturday 1:45 pm - 4:45 pm

Class Fee $40.00 Due with Registration

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Bead weaving with needle & thread using seed beads & Super Duo's.

Taught by: Linda Hamm 
of Des Moines, IA

Student Must Purchase the Kit at the Time of Class
  • Kit Cost: $35.00+ tax
  • Kit Includes:  Beads, Thread, button, needles & Instructions (Please choose one out of the 3 colors from the examples shown)

Prerequisites Needed: None

Tools &/or Supplies Students must bring:  Light if needed.

Tools Supplied: Bead mat & Scissors


​Class Level: Beginner
Super Wrap Bracelet
Only 10 Spots Left

Beginning Dot Mandala -- Saturday -- 2:45 pm - 4:45 pm

Class Fee $65.00 Due with Registration

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Students will dot a small journal and a small piece of jewelry.

Taught by: Ina Ohnmeiss 
of Atlantic Iowa


Prerequisites Needed: None

Tools Supplied: Paint and tools provided

​Class Level: Beginner
Beginning Dot Mandala
Only 12 Spots left!!!!


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