Workshop List

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.

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.

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!

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.

This unique and instructive demo is interactive and not to be missed! Materials are provided. Space is limited. Sign up now!

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.

Twist and turn different gauge wires to make this fun, bangle style bracelet with a handmade lampwork bead, crystal beads and Czech glass beads. Four different colorways to choose from. Material kit provides everything needed to make a complete bracelet along with written instructions. Tools are available for in-class use. Most students will finish the project in class.

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

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.

Enameling has always been an amazing art form that has so many possibilities. You'll learn the basics, such as different metals to use, how to prep them, and the different tools you'll need to start your next adventure. Play with colors, materials and techniques. We will be torch enameling in our classes. You will make up to two pieces. All tools and materials needed for the class will be supplied. IF THE TIME AND DATE OF THE CLASS YOU WANT TO TAKE IS FILLED, "Out of Stock" PLEASE EMAIL US AT:chicoslittleparadise@gmail.com We will either see if we can make room or put you on a waitlist incase another student can't make it. No Refunds for classes at show after 8/1/2022, due to travels & supplies.

What can be better than combining some of our favorite beading materials into this lovely necklace? Quality charms and findings by Tierracast pair nicely with these uniquely shaped stone beads and thick leather cord. Multiple colorways to choose from, with different themed charms. Material kit provides everything needed to make a complete necklace along with written instructions. Tools are available for in-class use. Most students will finish the project in class.

Learn to create this gorgeous layered pendant in the Introduction to Soldering class! Silver soldering is a multi-step process that involves solder, flux, and pickle. It can be intimidating, but this class will walk you carefully and thoroughly through the process step-by-step as we all create the pendant shown in the illustration. Skills covered in this class include cutting a shape, using a hammer to texture the metal, filing edges, sweat soldering, and setting the cabochon, and finally polishing and finishing. Cabochon and bead availability will vary—or you can provide your own. Cost of the kit with all the silver components will be $75 excluding the cabochon and optional bead. 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. NOTE: We provide all the tools and equipment for use in the class (but you will also get a useful list of Tools Needed that you may want to add to your toolbox back at your studio).

The class is a great introduction to making jewelry. We will be making a hand stung bracelet with a hand linked bead at the end. We will be learning how to properly end your bracelets using crimp beads and jewelry wire with very professional looking ends. Also how to make those wire loops you will find on earrings, pendants and linked chains. We will use wire and a head pin for this part. We will go over the basic tools, finding and wire alone with different crimping techniques. We will be using all sterling silver for these projects and there will be some choices in beads and color. IF THE TIME AND DATE OF THE CLASS YOU WANT TO TAKE IS FILLED, "Out of Stock" PLEASE EMAIL US AT :chicoslittleparadise@gmail.com We will either see if we can make room or put you on a waitlist in case another student can't make it. No Refunds for classes at show after 8/1/2022, due to travels & supplies.

This unique and instructive demo is interactive and not to be missed! Materials are provided. Space is limited. Sign up now!

The technique is Right Angle Weave. The embellishments are CRYSTALS !! This class can take the bling to an even higher level ! Kit: Needles Beading Thread Size 11° Miyuki seed beads Size 15° Toho seed beads Magnetic closure LOTS OF CRYSTALS !!!! Please bring: Beading mat Lighting + extension cord Reading glasses (15°s are small)

Have you ever wondered how people wrap stones? In this class you will learn how to wrap one yourself! We will be going to the different wires to use, and talking about the different tools to use and stones. In class we will be using plated 21 gauge square and half round wire. We will have stones available to pick from in class. Feel free to bring your own, but you might not be able to use it in class because it may be too difficult to use. You will be walking away with a finished project ready to be worn, if not the knowledge to finish at home. IF THE TIME AND DATE OF THE CLASS YOU WANT TO TAKE IS FILLED, "Out of Stock" PLEASE EMAIL US AT: chicoslittleparadise@gmail.com We will either see if we can make room or put you on a waitlist incase another student can't make it. No Refunds for classes at show after 8/1/2022, due to travels & supplies.

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 calibrated cabochon in a pre-made setting to one of the rings. You will finish and polish your rings using hand techniques. Cabochon availability and pricing will vary—or you can provide your own. Cost of the kit with all the silver components will be $15 excluding the cabochon. 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. When you leave class, you will not only have successfully soldered 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. NOTE: We provide all the tools and equipment for use in the class (but you will also get a useful list of Tools Needed that you may want to add to your toolbox back at your studio).

This is a great introductory class to the world of soldering. We will be learning about the tools needed to solder, the do and don't and basic skills that will help you advance your soldering. We will use sterling silver wire to make one of the designs above or you will be giving wire to make your own simple design. If there is time, we will show you how to set a cz with a pre-made setting. We will cover the best way to solder your pieces, making it strong, long lasting, and beautiful. Come join us in this fun soldering class. Chain not included. IF THE TIME AND DATE OF THE CLASS YOU WANT TO TAKE IS FILLED PLEASE EMAIL US AT: chicoslittleparadise@gmail.com. We will either see if we can make room or put you on a waitlist in case another student can't make it. No Refunds for classes at show after 8/1/2022, due to travels & supplies.

This unique and instructive demo is interactive and not to be missed! Materials are provided. Space is limited. Sign up now!

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

See how a little bead stringing and some barrel knots using leather cord can create an eye-catching, multi-medium, wrap style bracelet. Three kits to choose from. Material kit provides everything needed to make a complete bracelet along with written instructions. Tools are available for in-class use. Most students will finish the project in class.

Ever wonder how they make these simple beautiful pieces? In this class you can make your own CZ pendant. We will show you how to solder these gorgeous pieces step by step. Learn heat control, setting cz in pre-made settings, and best tools for the job. CZ’s and supplies are included (chain not included). We will be using sterling silver for our projects. Please note: Skill levels are Intermediate and we strongly advise having soldering skill to take this class. We do offer a Simple Soldering Class on 8/20 from 1:30 to 3:30, this will give you the skill to do this class. IF THE TIME AND DATE OF THE CLASS YOU WANT TO TAKE IS FILLED, "Out of Stock" PLEASE EMAIL US AT:chicoslittleparadise@gmail.com We will either see if we can make room or put you on a waitlist incase another student can't make it. No Refunds for classes at show after 8/1/2022, due to travels & supplies.