2006 Bead Renaissance

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2006 Bead Renaissance Classes

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Ramada Plaza and Convention Center
120th and I-25
Denver, Colorado
September 14-17, 2006
Thu. 10-6; Fri. 10-6; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5

Registration Form
Questions? Jeanette Short 303-873-7571 or jgreenbead@aol.com
More Information

The Prayer Pocket Angel Pendant
Teacher: Marion Bolson
Date: Friday / Time: 9:00 - 4:00
Experience Level: All
Cost: $35
Kit Fee: $28 (Mandatory - payable to the teacher)
Class Limit: 10
Class Description: Students will make a unique cloth angel pendant with a snap-off bodice, revealing a pocket in which to place a prayer.
Technique: Embellishing fabric with beads
Supply List: Pattern and all materials to complete the project will be included in the kit. Students should bring sharp scissors, a beading mat, thread conditioner, and a task light with extension cord (if needed).
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Saraguro Palmas Necklace
Teacher: Ann Severine
Date: Friday / Time: 9:00 - 1:00
Experience Level: Intermediate
Cost: $40
Kit Fee: $10 (Optional, including one color of size 11/0 beads / sterling silver clasp / Nymo D thread / Size 10 needles - payable to the teacher)
Class Limit: 10 (Minimum - 3)
Class Description: This necklace, designed by the Saraguran women of Ecuador, uses a variation of their leaf pattern; it can be elegant in gold or black, or funky in lime green.
Technique: Variation of netting, using a brick-stitch type of connection.
Supply List: If students choose NOT to purchase the optional kit, they should bring the supplies listed above plus scissors, a bead mat, and thread conditioner.
THIS CLASS IS FULL
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Peyote Pearl Bracelet
Teacher: Sonja Colt
Date: Friday / Time: 2:00 - 5:00
Experience Level: All
Cost: $33
Kit Fee: $13 (Mandatory - payable to the teacher)
Class Limit: 10
Class Description: Pearls channeled within #15 seed beads comprise a bracelet that can be finished in class. Beginners can learn peyote and others will experience a familiar stitch with a different medium.
Technique: Peyote stitch variation
Supply List: The kit will include pearls, a toggle and clasp, thread, and needle. Students should bring scissors, a beading surface, and a task light with extension cord (if needed).
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Basics of Stringing Necklaces
Teacher: Janet Kay Skeen
Date: Friday / Time: 2:00 - 6:00
Experience Level: Beginners to Advanced
Cost: $30
Kit Fee: $20 (Mandatory - payable to the teacher)
Class Limit: 10
Class Description: Students will make a necklace with a variety of beads and gemstones, featuring a hand-made Blue Heeler leaf. They will learn proper crimping techniques and will probably finish in class.
Technique: Stringing
Supply List: The kit will include all beads, stringing materials, a clasp, crimps, crimp covers, and a glass leaf. Students should bring scissors, a beading surface, thread conditioner, and a task light with extension cord (if needed).
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Fantasy Necklace
Teacher: Shawn Janecek
Date: Friday / Time: 6:00 - 10:00
Experience Level: All
Cost: $48
Kit Fee: $45 (Mandatory - payable to the teacher)
Class Limit: 10
Class Description: Students will learn to design their own very creative and unique necklace by threading various sizes / types / colors of beads on cable.
Technique: Designing, stringing, fringing
Supply List: The kit will include Softflex, crimps, clasps, seed beads, Czech glass / specialty beads, as well as earwires / head pins for a pair of matching earrings. Students should bring scissors and a task light with extension cord (if needed). If students have a focal bead they'd like to include, they can contact Shawn (303-674-4767) in advance to coordinate colors.
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Over the Top - Full Bloom Bracelet
Teacher: Nikia Angel
Date: Saturday / Time: 9:00 - 4:00
Experience Level: Intermediate
Cost: $50
Kit Fee: $45 (Mandatory - payable to the teacher)
Class Limit: 10
Class Description: Using a combination of stringing, peyote, and fring techniques, this fun and easy bracelet makes each student feel as if she's wearing a bouquet of spring flowers around her wrist.
Technique: Stringing, peyote stitch, fringing
Supply List: Students should bring scissors, a beading surface, and a task light with extension cord (if needed).
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Russian Leaf Bracelet
Teacher: Leah Ready
Date: Saturday / Time: 9:00 - 4:00
Experience Level: Intermediate
Cost: $40
Kit Fee: $35 (Mandatory - payable to the teacher)
Class Limit: 10
Class Description: Students will create an eye-catching Russian Leaf bracelet using a variety of beading techniques.
Technique: Traditional peyote stitch, diagonal peyote stitch, netting
Supply List: Kit will include all beads to complete the bracelet plus a button with a shank, a "margarita" for the centerpiece, directions, and a photo. Students should bring scissors, tan Nymo D thread, #12 Sharps or beading needles, and GS Hypo cement.
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Saraguro Arana Necklace
Teacher: Ann Severine
Date: Saturday / Time: 9:00 - 1:00
Experience Level: Intermediate
Cost: $40
Kit Fee: $12 (Optional, including two colors size 11/0 beads / sterling silver clasp / Nymo D thread / size 10 needles - payable to the teacher)
Class Limit: 10 (Minimum - 3)
Class Description: Designed by Aleja Medina of Saraguro, Ecuador, the Arana necklace makes a spider-web of beads. A solid color can be used to emphasize the lacy pattern, or a second color can be added to accent the diamonds which link the web.
Technique: Netting variation with brick-stitch type connection
Supply List: If students choose NOT to purchase the optional kit, they should bring the supplies listed above plus scissors, a bead mat, and thread conditioner.
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Fantasy Necklace
Teacher: Shawn Janecek
Date: Saturday / Time: 2:00 - 6:00
Experience Level: All
Cost: $48
Kit Fee: $45 (Mandatory - payable to the teacher)
Class Limit: 10
Class Description: Students will learn to design their own very creative and unique necklace by threading various sizes / types / colors of beads on cable.
Technique: Designing, stringing, fringing
Supply List: The kit will include Softflex, crimps, clasps, seed beads, Czech glass / specialty beads, as well as earwires / head pins for a pair of matching earrings. Students should bring scissors and a task light with extension cord (if needed). If students have a focal bead they'd like to include, they can contact Shawn (303-674-4767) in advance to coordinate colors.
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Petroglyph Pin
Teacher: Leah Ready
Date: Sunday / Time: 9:00 - 12:00
Experience Level: Beginner
Cost: $25
Kit Fee: $25 (Mandatory - payable to the teacher)
Class Limit: 10
Class Description: Have fun learning bead embroidery techniques while creating a beautiful pin that can double as a pendant.
Technique: Bead embroidery
Supply List: The Kit includes ultrasuede, Lacy's Stiff Stuff, a carved bone face, assorted seed beads / sequins / crystals, pearls, a pin back, directions, and a photo. Students will need to provide scissors, #12 Sharps needles, E6000 glue, and Nymo D thread.
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Ruffled Layers Beaded Bead
Teacher: Ann Severine
Date: Sunday / Time: 9:00 - 12:00
Experience Level: Intermediate
Cost: $30
Kit Fee: $18 (Optional, including four colors of size 1/0 beads / 20-4mm fire-polished crystals / Nymo D thread / size 10 and 12 needles - payable to the teacher)
Class Limit: 10 (Minimum - 3)
Class Description: The Ruffled Layers Beaded Bead is substantial enough to wear on a cable or to incorporate into a necklace of your own design.
Technique: Peyote stitch and netting
Supply List: If students choose NOT to purchase the optional kit, they should bring the supplies listed above plus scissors, a bead mat, and thread conditioner.
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Freeform Peyote Bracelet
Teacher: Janet Key Skeen
Date: Sunday / Time: 9:00 - 1:00
Experience Level: Advanced Beginner (previous seed beed, quilting, or needlework experience very helpful)
Cost: $45
Kit Fee: $25 (Mandatory - payable to the teacher)
Class Limit: 6 (Minimum - 4)
Class Description: Students will make an easy bracelet by learning a two-needle peyote start and adding freeform embellishment stitches on top. Each finished piece will reflect the individuality of the person who makes it.
Technique: Peyote stitch and embellishment techniques
Supply List: The kit will include a variety of bead sizes and colors, a glass button, needles, and thread. Students should bring magnifier glasses and a task light with extension cord (if needed) plus a sense of humor.
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Fantasy Necklace
Teacher: Shawn Janecek
Date: Sunday / Time: 1:00 - 5:00
Experience Level: All
Cost: $48
Kit Fee: $45 (Mandatory - payable to the teacher)
Class Limit: 10
Class Description: Students will learn to design their own very creative and unique necklace by threading various sizes / types / colors of beads on cable.
Technique: Designing, stringing, fringing
Supply List: The kit will include Softflex, crimps, clasps, seed beads, Czech glass / specialty beads, as well as earwires / head pins for a pair of matching earrings. Students should bring scissors and a task light with extension cord (if needed). If students have a focal bead they'd like to include, they can contact Shawn (303-674-4767) in advance to coordinate colors.
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Penultimate Beaded Pen or Letter Opener
Teacher: Nikia Angel
Date: Sunday / Time: 1:00 - 4:00
Experience Level: Intermediate
Cost: $35
Kit Fee: $20 (Mandatory - payable to the teacher)
Class Limit: 10
Class Description: Learn an innovative technique to make colorful layered beaded beads that will then be placed on your pen / letter opener.
Technique: Brick stitch, netting, miscellaneous
Supply List: Students should bring scissors, a beading surface, and a task light with extension cord.
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French Beaded Flowers
Teacher: Gina Ybarra
Date: Sunday / Time: 1:00 - 4:00
Experience Level: Beginner / All
Cost: $40
Kit Fee: $8 (Mandatory - payable to the teacher)
Class Limit: 10
Class Description: Learn the "French Beaded Flower" technique with seed beads and wire. Students will leave class with a completed project - a lapel pin, a barrette, or a pen.
Technique: French beaded flowers (wirework)
Supply List: All supplies for class will be included in the kit.
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Registration Form
Questions? Jeanette Short 303-873-7571 or jgreenbead@aol.com
More Information

The Prayer Pocket Angel Pendant Teacher: Marion Bolson Date: Friday / Time: 9:00 - 4:00 Experience Level: All Cost: $35 Kit Fee: $28 (Mandatory - payable to the teacher) Class Limit: 10		Class Description: Students will make a unique cloth angel pendant with a snap-off bodice, revealing a pocket in which to place a prayer. Technique: Embellishing fabric with beads Supply List: Pattern and all materials to complete the project will be included in the kit. Students should bring sharp scissors, a beading mat, thread conditioner, and a task light with extension cord (if needed).
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Fantasy Necklace Teacher: Shawn Janecek Date: Friday / Time: 6:00 - 10:00 Experience Level: All Cost: $48 Kit Fee: $45 (Mandatory - payable to the teacher) Class Limit: 10	Class Description: Students will learn to design their own very creative and unique necklace by threading various sizes / types / colors of beads on cable. Technique: Designing, stringing, fringing Supply List: The kit will include Softflex, crimps, clasps, seed beads, Czech glass / specialty beads, as well as earwires / head pins for a pair of matching earrings. Students should bring scissors and a task light with extension cord (if needed). If students have a focal bead they'd like to include, they can contact Shawn (303-674-4767) in advance to coordinate colors.
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Over the Top - Full Bloom Bracelet Teacher: Nikia Angel Date: Saturday / Time: 9:00 - 4:00 Experience Level: Intermediate Cost: $50 Kit Fee: $45 (Mandatory - payable to the teacher) Class Limit: 10	Class Description: Using a combination of stringing, peyote, and fring techniques, this fun and easy bracelet makes each student feel as if she's wearing a bouquet of spring flowers around her wrist. Technique: Stringing, peyote stitch, fringing Supply List: Students should bring scissors, a beading surface, and a task light with extension cord (if needed).
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Ruffled Layers Beaded Bead Teacher: Ann Severine Date: Sunday / Time: 9:00 - 12:00 Experience Level: Intermediate Cost: $30 Kit Fee: $18 (Optional, including four colors of size 1/0 beads / 20-4mm fire-polished crystals / Nymo D thread / size 10 and 12 needles - payable to the teacher) Class Limit: 10 (Minimum - 3)	Class Description: The Ruffled Layers Beaded Bead is substantial enough to wear on a cable or to incorporate into a necklace of your own design. Technique: Peyote stitch and netting Supply List: If students choose NOT to purchase the optional kit, they should bring the supplies listed above plus scissors, a bead mat, and thread conditioner.
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Penultimate Beaded Pen or Letter Opener Teacher: Nikia Angel Date: Sunday / Time: 1:00 - 4:00 Experience Level: Intermediate Cost: $35 Kit Fee: $20 (Mandatory - payable to the teacher) Class Limit: 10	Class Description: Learn an innovative technique to make colorful layered beaded beads that will then be placed on your pen / letter opener. Technique: Brick stitch, netting, miscellaneous Supply List: Students should bring scissors, a beading surface, and a task light with extension cord.
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French Beaded Flowers Teacher: Gina Ybarra Date: Sunday / Time: 1:00 - 4:00 Experience Level: Beginner / All Cost: $40 Kit Fee: $8 (Mandatory - payable to the teacher) Class Limit: 10	Class Description: Learn the "French Beaded Flower" technique with seed beads and wire. Students will leave class with a completed project - a lapel pin, a barrette, or a pen. Technique: French beaded flowers (wirework) Supply List: All supplies for class will be included in the kit.
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