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Workshop Schedule for 2010


Our workshops are held at the the Bowers Kidseum on the 4th Saturday of the month from 12:45 PM until 3 PM. Some of venues are geared for beginners and others require specific skills. The focus is on learning a new technique rather than finishing a project.

Reservations are necessary and these workshops do fill up! Samples of the projects are available at our general membership meetings. BSOC members get first priority with workshop registration. Non members are invited only if there is available space. If you cannot register for a workshop at a meeting, then by all means, email Sandy Hefnider.

Most of the time, the workshop does require that you bring your own supplies.Also, some workshops may have a materials fee in addition to the cost of registration.

March

March 27, 2010 - Sea Anemone Adjustable Wire Ring with Kat Clark

1:00 PM until 4:00 PM at the Bowers Museum/workroom. Signups are on a first come-first served basis. A materials & tool list follows below.



Tools to Bring:
Chasing Hammer*
Bench Block*
Ring Mandrel*
Flat nose Pliers
Round nose Pliers
Wire Nipper or Cutter
Bead Mat (Velux works great)
Tape Measure
Magnifiers or reading glasses for close up work

*I will have a work center set up for those students that don't have chasing tools.

Materials:
7 inches, 16 gauge dead soft wire (Copper or Sterling Silver)
2 feet, 26 gauge dead soft wire (Copper or Sterling Silver)
45 to 50 2 inch head pins, 24 gauge, half hard (Copper or Sterling Silver)
35 to 40 4mm Swarovski Bicones, or a combo of bicones and rounds. A mix of colors is fun.
5 to 10 4mm Fresh Water or Swarovski Pearls
45 to 50 size 8 round seed beads in a color that is complimentary to your crystals and pearls


I will have kits available in a wide assortment of colors, either in copper or Sterling Silver. Copper ring kits are $15.00, Sterling Silver ring kits are $20.00. Please advise no later than Wed., March 17th if you want to purchase a kit for the class and your metal choice. You can call me at 949-422-8994 or send me an email at kat@katdesignsusa.com.

Featured Instructor
Judy Walker


Judy most recently graced our podium this October. She has to be one of the most talented and personable kindred bead spirits that we've had the pleasure to know. Her Comet Tail Tassle workshop drew oohs and aahs from many eager attendees.

Click Here for Judy's web link.
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