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Beaded Starfish
10:00am - 1:00pm
Beaded StarfishJune 9, 10:00am - 1:00pm (ALREADY PAST)Beadwork Class By Marilyn PetersClass Fee: $50.00Kit Fee: $25.00
Skill Level: All
Working knowledge of Peyote and Herringbone is appreciated, but I can help even the most beginner beader to create this fun technique.
Remember the “Pet Rock”? The student will use a combination of Peyote and Herringbone to create their own Pet Starfish out of four colors of seed beads. I will have kits available but I also provide over 50 tubes of size 11\0 seed beads to make their own choice. There is also a vast collection of little and small crystals and “tiny tims” from which to pick and choose to personalize their creation. Please bring the following: bead mat, task lamp and extension cord, “readers” to help you see the bead holes. I will supply: seed beads, crystals, tiny tims, needles, thread, and multipage color tutorial

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Jewelry Repair
10:00am - 6:00pm
Jewelry RepairJune 9, 10:00am - 6:00pm (ALREADY PAST)See Other DatesJewelry Design Class By Marilyn Peters
Skill Level: All
Do you have old necklaces, bracelets, and earrings at home that are broken? Except for soldering metal, I am offering to repair those pieces, for a price, so they will become your treasured "go to" pieces once more. Price will be determined by the amount of work that needs to be accomplished. "Knotting" is also offered but will be picked up while the show is happening or I will ship it back to you for minimum USPS cost after the show. All metals used in making the repairs will be high quality base metals unless higher quality items (ie. gold filled, sterling silver) are supplied by the customer.

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Decorative Painting 101
11:00am - 1:00pm
Decorative Painting 101June 9, 11:00am - 1:00pm (ALREADY PAST)Painting Class By Artists of Wristy BusinessClass Fee: $38.00
Skill Level: All
Simple Holiday Plaques for doors, walls and gifts! This is another great piece to work on individually or as a group, under the expert guidance of decorative painter, Leslie Hamilton. These sturdy pine plaques will celebrate more than holiday or family, they celebrate your individual creativity. We welcome all levels skill and experience in crafts' painting and assembly. This is the perfect “can do” project for nervous first timers! Work at your own pace with templates, paint, beads, ribbons and other bric-a-brac; all we provide to you!

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Plein Air Painting Workshop
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Plein Air Painting WorkshopJune 9, 2:00pm - 4:00pm (ALREADY PAST)See Other DatesPainting Class By Artists of Wristy BusinessClass Fee: $45.00 Introductory Price
Skill Level: All
This unique and instructive demo is interactive and not to be missed! Materials are provided. Space is limited. Sign up now!

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2 Bead Crystal Peyote Bracelet
2:00pm - 5:00pm
2 Bead Crystal Peyote BraceletJune 9, 2:00pm - 5:00pm (ALREADY PAST)Beadwork Class By Marilyn PetersClass Fee: $50.00Kit Fee: $15.00
Skill Level: All
Working knowledge of Peyote and Herringbone is appreciated, but I can help even the most beginner beader to create this fun technique.
Please bring the following: bead mat, task lamp and extension cord, “readers” to help you see the bead holes. I will supply: Size 8° seed beads in Crystal AB, size 15° seed beads, size 4mm crystal bicones as well as needles, thread, and multipage color tutorial.

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Simple Prong Setting
2:00pm - 5:00pm
Simple Prong SettingJune 9, 2:00pm - 5:00pm (ALREADY PAST)Stone Setting Class By Vilina HutterClass Fee: $95.00Kit Fee: $65.00
Skill Level: All
Learn how to make a stunningly simple and attractive prong setting for a flat-backed stone! Under the guidance of an experienced and patient teacher, you will learn every step needed from designing the prongs layout to adding a bail to the finished pendant—no experience necessary! Skills you will learn in this class include filing, shaping, soldering, polishing, and setting the stone. This three-hour class will open your eyes to the beauties of prong set cabochons for your collection. Class fee is $95. All supplies, including your choice of cabochon from a broad selection, will be included in the kit fee of $65. When you leave class, you will not only have successfully created your first prong setting—but you will also take with you a comprehensive handout, with fully illustrated step-by-step instructions to help you get started in your home studio. If the time and date of the class you want to take is unavailable, please email the teacher at studiominerock@gmail.com. We will either make room or put you on a waitlist in case another student can’t make it. Please, no requests for refunds less than three days before the show, due to the planning needed for travel and supplies. NOTE: We provide all the tools and equipment for use in the class, and discounted tools will be available for purchase if desired, delivered to your home address after the show.

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Crystal Tennis Bracelet
10:00am - 1:00pm
Crystal Tennis BraceletJune 10, 10:00am - 1:00pm (ALREADY PAST)Beadwork Class By Marilyn PetersClass Fee: $35.00Kit Fee: $25.00
Skill Level: All
Perfect for every event with pearls and crystals in gold and silver. The technique used is Right Angle Weave, but I will help you take the pain out. Please bring a lamp and long extension cord, cheater glasses to see the tiny beads, bead mat, and bead container dish. I will supply thread, needles, and the tutorial and lots of patience.

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Stacking Rings
10:00am - 1:00pm
Stacking RingsJune 10, 10:00am - 1:00pm (ALREADY PAST)Jewelry Design Class By Vilina HutterClass Fee: $95.00Kit Fee: $45.00
Skill Level: All
Yes, you can make rings! In this class, you will be guided through the process of determining the length of metal needed to produce a particular ring size including for a ring that will be textured after soldering. Using various styles of silver wire, you will create three different rings in the same size, to be worn as a set. As time allows, you will add a small cabochon in a pre-made setting to one of the rings. All steps will be carefully demonstrated and explained by an experienced and patient teacher. Skills covered in this class include cutting wire to length, using a hammer to texture the metal, filing edges, soldering, setting a cabochon, and finally polishing and finishing. Cabochon availability and pricing will vary—or you can provide your own calibrated 5 mm stone. Cost of the kit with all the components will be $45 in addition to the class fee of $95. When you leave class, you will not only have successfully made your first rings—but you will also take with you a comprehensive handout, with fully illustrated step-by-step instructions to help you get started in your home studio. If the time and date of the class you want to take is unavailable, please email the teacher, Vilina Hutter, at studiominerock@gmail.com. We will either make room or put you on a waitlist in case another student can’t make it. Please, no requests for refunds less than three days before the show, due to the planning needed for travel and supplies. NOTE: We provide all the tools and equipment for use in the class, and discounted tools will be available for purchase if desired, delivered to your home address after the show.

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Jewelry Repair
10:00am - 6:00pm
Jewelry RepairJune 10, 10:00am - 6:00pm (ALREADY PAST)See Other DatesJewelry Design Class By Marilyn Peters
Skill Level: All
Do you have old necklaces, bracelets, and earrings at home that are broken? Except for soldering metal, I am offering to repair those pieces, for a price, so they will become your treasured "go to" pieces once more. Price will be determined by the amount of work that needs to be accomplished. "Knotting" is also offered but will be picked up while the show is happening or I will ship it back to you for minimum USPS cost after the show. All metals used in making the repairs will be high quality base metals unless higher quality items (ie. gold filled, sterling silver) are supplied by the customer.

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Decorative Painting 102
11:00am - 1:00pm
Decorative Painting 102June 10, 11:00am - 1:00pm (ALREADY PAST)Painting Class By Artists of Wristy BusinessClass Fee: $38.00Kit Fee: $12.00 Includes mask blank, ribbons, trim, paint palette, brushes, crystals and feathers.
Skill Level: All
Create Your own Venetian Masks and create a new family tradition. Whether a novice or experienced artist, Leslie Hamilton, a decorative painter for 25 years, will focus on what you require to decorate your own, authentic mask. Beginners will be introduced to various basic methods and tools necessary. For the more experienced artist, she will focus on supplying inspiring materials and guidance for all levels. Kids with parents are welcome!

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Create A Mixed Media Painting
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Create A Mixed Media PaintingJune 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm (ALREADY PAST)See Other DatesMixed Media Class By Shetal JoshiClass Fee: $38.00 Introductory PriceKit Fee: $30.00 Includes canvas, paints and all materials needed for the class
Skill Level: All
Kids age 8 and above are also welcome!
SPACE IS LIMITED! SIGN UP SOON! Under the expert guidance of Shetal, you will learn how to lay paint using conventional and unconventional methods and tools, create layers, textures, and much more…and have the time of your life doing it all???? The painting style she teaches is not only fun, freeing and spontaneous but is almost therapeutic. After learning this unique style of painting and equipped with all the right tools and techniques, anyone can create a mixed media painting, even a complete beginner, even someone who has never picked up a paintbrush before. Even if you are a trained artist, you will learn innovative ways to create. Once you have finished playing, (yes did we tell you it’s actually a play shop!)???? The teacher will guide you on how to bring it all together, paint the story, make it cohesive, and finish a piece of art that you can proudly call your own, to take home and showcase it, or, use as a gift.

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Pearl Knotting With A Crystal Flair
2:00pm - 5:00pm
Pearl Knotting With A Crystal FlairJune 10, 2:00pm - 5:00pm (ALREADY PAST)Beadwork Class By Marilyn PetersClass Fee: $40.00Kit Fee: $30.00
Skill Level: All
Learn how to knot pearls ~ or anything else. Just be sure you don't tell your neighbors and relatives or they will bring you bags of broken jewelry to re-knot for them. Technique: knotting Kit: Pearls, crystal rondelles (many colors will be available), pearl knotting cord, bent nose knotting pliers, toggle, knot covers, oval jump rings, ball head pins, earrings. Please bring: Bead mat, reading glasses The lighting is really good but bring a lamp and extension cord if you need better lighting over your mat.

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Keum Boo Earrings
2:00pm - 5:00pm
Keum Boo EarringsJune 10, 2:00pm - 5:00pm (ALREADY PAST)Wearable Art Class By Vilina HutterClass Fee: $95.00Kit Fee: $85.00
Skill Level: All
No experience needed! Learn to create unusual earrings in this introduction to the ancient Korean art of Keum-boo, where 24 kt gold is fused to fine silver and patinated to create a unique effect. Keum-boo is a simple but precise process and the instructor for this class will walk you carefully and thoroughly through the process step-by-step, as we all create earrings that are your interpretation of those shown in the illustration. Each step will be carefully demonstrated and explained, but you will be able to bring your own design ideas to the project. Skills covered in this class include depletion gilding, cutting and placing foil, fusing, and patinating the metal, and finally polishing and finishing. Silver blanks will be available in a selection of shapes, and availability may vary. Cost of the kit with all the components needed to make earrings will be $85 including the silver ear wires, in addition to the class fee of $95. When you leave class, you will not only have successfully created your first piece of wearable art—but you will also take with you a comprehensive handout, with fully illustrated step-by-step instructions to help you get started in your home studio. If the time and date of the class you want to take is unavailable, please email the teacher at studiominerock@gmail.com. We will either make room or put you on a waitlist in case another student can’t make it. Please, no requests for refunds less than three days before the show, due to the planning needed for travel and supplies. NOTE: We provide all the tools and equipment for use in the class, and discounted tools will be available for purchase if desired, delivered to your home address after the show.

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Plein Air Painting Workshop
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Plein Air Painting WorkshopJune 10, 3:00pm - 5:00pm (ALREADY PAST)See Other DatesPainting Class By Artists of Wristy BusinessClass Fee: $45.00 Introductory Price
Skill Level: All
This unique and instructive demo is interactive and not to be missed! Materials are provided. Space is limited. Sign up now!

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Create A Mixed Media Painting
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Create A Mixed Media PaintingJune 10, 4:00pm - 5:30pm (ALREADY PAST)See Other DatesMixed Media Class By Shetal JoshiClass Fee: $38.00 Introductory PriceKit Fee: $30.00 Includes canvas, paints and all materials needed for the class
Skill Level: All
Kids age 8 and above are also welcome!
SPACE IS LIMITED! SIGN UP SOON! Under the expert guidance of Shetal, you will learn how to lay paint using conventional and unconventional methods and tools, create layers, textures, and much more…and have the time of your life doing it all???? The painting style she teaches is not only fun, freeing and spontaneous but is almost therapeutic. After learning this unique style of painting and equipped with all the right tools and techniques, anyone can create a mixed media painting, even a complete beginner, even someone who has never picked up a paintbrush before. Even if you are a trained artist, you will learn innovative ways to create. Once you have finished playing, (yes did we tell you it’s actually a play shop!)???? The teacher will guide you on how to bring it all together, paint the story, make it cohesive, and finish a piece of art that you can proudly call your own, to take home and showcase it, or, use as a gift.

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Wire-Wrapped Floral Charm Bracelet
10:00am - 1:00pm
Wire-Wrapped Floral Charm BraceletJune 11, 10:00am - 1:00pm (ALREADY PAST)Wirework Class By Marilyn PetersClass Fee: $55.00Kit Fee: $40.00
Skill Level: Beginner
Technique: wire wrapping. Kit fee $40. There are over 60 beads to "wire wrap". Wire wrapping will become as easy as breathing and you will have a beautiful floral beaded bracelet to show for your efforts. Bring tools: flush cutters, chain nose pliers, crimping pliers, round nose pliers Bead Mat "Cheater" glasses Kit includes: Whole bunch of glass flowers and leaves 12" Soft Flex Wire Guards Crimps Crimp Covers Magnetic Closure Ball-end Head Pins Demi-Round Seed Beads Tutorial on Wire Wrapping

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Embellished Soldered Pendant
10:00am - 1:00pm
Embellished Soldered PendantJune 11, 10:00am - 1:00pm (ALREADY PAST)Soldering Class By Vilina HutterClass Fee: $95.00Kit Fee: $65.00
Skill Level: All
Learn to solder and set a stone as you create this beautiful silver pendant. Silver soldering is a multi-step process, but under the guidance of an experienced and patient teacher, you will learn every step as we all create the pendant shown in the illustration—no experience necessary! Skills covered in this class include creating a granule, soldering, setting the cabochon, and polishing and finishing. Class fee is $95.00. Cabochon and solderable accent availability may vary—or you can provide your own 10 mm round cabochon and accent. Cost of the kit with all the components will be $65. When you leave class, you will not only have successfully soldered your first piece of wearable art—but you will also take with you a comprehensive handout, with fully illustrated step-by-step instructions to help you get started in your home studio. If the time and date of the class you want to take is unavailable, please email the teacher at studiominerock@gmail.com. We will either make room or put you on a waitlist in case another student can’t make it. Please, no requests for refunds less than three days before the show, due to the planning needed for travel and supplies. NOTE: We provide all the tools and equipment for use in the class, and discounted tools will be available for purchase if desired, delivered to your home address after the show.

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Jewelry Repair
10:00am - 6:00pm
Jewelry RepairJune 11, 10:00am - 6:00pm (ALREADY PAST)See Other DatesJewelry Design Class By Marilyn Peters
Skill Level: All
Do you have old necklaces, bracelets, and earrings at home that are broken? Except for soldering metal, I am offering to repair those pieces, for a price, so they will become your treasured "go to" pieces once more. Price will be determined by the amount of work that needs to be accomplished. "Knotting" is also offered but will be picked up while the show is happening or I will ship it back to you for minimum USPS cost after the show. All metals used in making the repairs will be high quality base metals unless higher quality items (ie. gold filled, sterling silver) are supplied by the customer.

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Plein Air Painting Workshop
11:00am - 1:00pm
Plein Air Painting WorkshopJune 11, 11:00am - 1:00pm (ALREADY PAST)See Other DatesPainting Class By Artists of Wristy BusinessClass Fee: $45.00 Introductory Price
Skill Level: All
This unique and instructive demo is interactive and not to be missed! Materials are provided. Space is limited. Sign up now!

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Create A Mixed Media Painting
1:30pm - 3:00pm
Create A Mixed Media PaintingJune 11, 1:30pm - 3:00pm (ALREADY PAST)See Other DatesMixed Media Class By Shetal JoshiClass Fee: $38.00 Introductory PriceKit Fee: $30.00 Includes canvas, paints and all materials needed for the class
Skill Level: All
Kids age 8 and above are also welcome!
SPACE IS LIMITED! SIGN UP SOON! Under the expert guidance of Shetal, you will learn how to lay paint using conventional and unconventional methods and tools, create layers, textures, and much more…and have the time of your life doing it all???? The painting style she teaches is not only fun, freeing and spontaneous but is almost therapeutic. After learning this unique style of painting and equipped with all the right tools and techniques, anyone can create a mixed media painting, even a complete beginner, even someone who has never picked up a paintbrush before. Even if you are a trained artist, you will learn innovative ways to create. Once you have finished playing, (yes did we tell you it’s actually a play shop!)???? The teacher will guide you on how to bring it all together, paint the story, make it cohesive, and finish a piece of art that you can proudly call your own, to take home and showcase it, or, use as a gift.

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WOW ~ 5 pairs for $10.00
2:00pm - 5:00pm
WOW ~ 5 pairs for $10.00June 11, 2:00pm - 5:00pm (ALREADY PAST)Beadwork Class By Marilyn PetersClass Fee: $25.00Kit Fee: $10.00
Skill Level: All
Create your own earrings ~ personalized out of hundreds of beads and crystals to choose from. Such fun ~ you will learn to wire wrap and the finished products are totally of your own creation to keep or to give to only your bestest friends. Please bring: Round nose pliers Chain nose pliers Flush cutters Bead mat Your imagination ~~~ The kit will supply: Bunches of beads from which to design your sets Ball-end bead wires Ear wires O-beads 4mm bicones crystals Wire wrapping tutorial

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Create A Mixed Media Painting
3:00pm - 4:30pm
Create A Mixed Media PaintingJune 11, 3:00pm - 4:30pm (ALREADY PAST)See Other DatesMixed Media Class By Shetal JoshiClass Fee: $38.00 Introductory PriceKit Fee: $30.00 Includes canvas, paints and all materials needed for the class
Skill Level: All
Kids age 8 and above are also welcome!
SPACE IS LIMITED! SIGN UP SOON! Under the expert guidance of Shetal, you will learn how to lay paint using conventional and unconventional methods and tools, create layers, textures, and much more…and have the time of your life doing it all???? The painting style she teaches is not only fun, freeing and spontaneous but is almost therapeutic. After learning this unique style of painting and equipped with all the right tools and techniques, anyone can create a mixed media painting, even a complete beginner, even someone who has never picked up a paintbrush before. Even if you are a trained artist, you will learn innovative ways to create. Once you have finished playing, (yes did we tell you it’s actually a play shop!)???? The teacher will guide you on how to bring it all together, paint the story, make it cohesive, and finish a piece of art that you can proudly call your own, to take home and showcase it, or, use as a gift.

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Kids Watercolor
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids WatercolorJune 11, 3:00pm - 5:00pm (ALREADY PAST)Painting Class By Artists of Wristy BusinessClass Fee: $18.00 (Parents supervising their children are free.)
Skill Level: All
Creativity is not just for grownups! For the first time ever, Garan Beadagio offers a hands-on painting class for your budding, little Picassos. Led by locally renowned, fine artist, Leslie Hamilton, she will introduce your kids to the magic of water color painting. This fun, approachable class will delight both kids and their adults in a safe friendly environment. Kids ten years and younger must be accompanied by an adult. All equipment and supplies are provided.

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