Workshop List
Walnut Creek Bead & Design Show [more shows]
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10:00am - 1:00pm
Beaded StarfishOctober 13, 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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10:00am - 6:00pm
Jewelry RepairOctober 13, 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.
Date Unavailable
2:00pm - 5:00pm
Crystal Tennis BraceletOctober 13, 2:00pm - 5:00pm (ALREADY PAST)See Other DatesBeadwork 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.
Date Unavailable
10:00am - 1:00pm
Wire-Wrapped Floral Charm BraceletOctober 14, 10:00am - 1:00pm (ALREADY PAST)Wirework Class By Marilyn PetersClass Fee: $55.00Kit Fee: $20.00
Skill Level: Beginner
Technique: wire wrapping. Kit fee $20. 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
Date Unavailable
10:00am - 6:00pm
Jewelry RepairOctober 14, 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.
Date Unavailable
10:30am - 12:30pm
Simply SolderingOctober 14, 10:30am - 12:30pm (ALREADY PAST)Soldering Class By Atalia MolaroClass Fee: $59.00
Skill Level: All
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 and your soldering skills. We will use sterling silver wire to make the circle design above, and given wire to practice soldering in-between making your other design. 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 incase another student can't make it.
No Refunds for classes, due to travels & supplies.
Date Unavailable
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Soldered Earring DesignsOctober 14, 1:30pm - 3:30pm (ALREADY PAST)Soldering Class By Atalia MolaroClass Fee: $59.00
Skill Level: All
You LOVE earrings??? I DO too! Join us in learning different designs of earrings. We will be soldeding these earrings giving them a professional designer look. This class is great for those that have never soldered, need a refresher in soldering, or you just love earrings! The techniques are simple but the designs never go out of style, and have been my favorite for many many years. Supplies are included, we will be using sterling silver, Pre-made settings and cubic zirconia.
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, due to travels & supplies.
Date Unavailable
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Create A Mixed Media PaintingOctober 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm (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.
Date Unavailable
2:00pm - 5:00pm
KumihimoOctober 14, 2:00pm - 5:00pm (ALREADY PAST)Kumihimo Class By Marilyn PetersClass Fee: $50.00Kit Fee: $40.00
Skill Level: All
Learn this ancient Japanese technique of braiding.
You will learn with and without beads to create a bracelet, or fob (if you are in a hurry).
Kumihimo can be created with any yarn, cord, ribbon that you might have in your home stash. It is a very restful technique and fun to do too!
Bring: a bead mat, readers (close up glasses), a battery powered beading lamp
Kit: Cords, Kumihimo disc, bobbins, beads, (bring some of your own to personalize your creation), end caps, closure
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4:00pm - 6:00pm
Stamp, Saw, & SolderOctober 14, 4:00pm - 6:00pm (ALREADY PAST)Soldering Class By Atalia MolaroClass Fee: $59.00
Skill Level: All
Turn your favorite stamp into a pendant or charm! Bring your own stamp (no bigger than 1.5 inches big) OR select one in the class to use to turn into your own piece of jewelry.
We will be then sawing out your design, once saw we can solder a CZ crystal and bail to make it into your pendant/charm. If you have never sawed or soldered this is a beginners class!
Great time to learn the basics of sawing and soldering skills.
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, due to travels & supplies.
Date Unavailable
10:00am - 1:00pm
Pearl Knotting With A Crystal FlairOctober 15, 10:00am - 1:00pm (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.
Date Unavailable
10:00am - 5:00pm
Jewelry RepairOctober 15, 10:00am - 5:00pm (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.
Date Unavailable
10:30am - 3:00pm
Soldered Enamel Ring/PendantOctober 15, 10:30am - 3:00pm (ALREADY PAST)Enameling Class By Atalia MolaroClass Fee: $158.00
Skill Level: All
Let's create something fun today! Enameling is lots of fun, playing with colors and creating something amazing.
Once we have created our enameled masterpiece we will then solder our own ring band together and solder it to our enameled piece.
If you have never Torched Enameled or Soldered this is for beginners and advanced levels, I will be going over the basics in this class.
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, due to travels & supplies.
Date Unavailable
11:00am - 1:00pm
Create A Mixed Media PaintingOctober 15, 11:00am - 1:00pm (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.
Date Unavailable
2:00pm - 5:00pm
Crystal Tennis BraceletOctober 15, 2:00pm - 5:00pm (ALREADY PAST)See Other DatesBeadwork 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.
Date Unavailable
2:00pm - 5:00pm
Net Full of CrystalsOctober 15, 2:00pm - 5:00pm (ALREADY PAST)Beadwork Class By Marilyn PetersClass Fee: $40.00Kit Fee: $20.00
Skill Level: All
"Net Full of Crystals"
This class will teach you a really fun and easy technique that, with the addition of these amazingly colorful crystals, will knock your socks off ~ especially out in the sunshine!
The technique is called "Horizontal Net Stitch".
Please bring:
Bead mat
Battery light (there is good overhead lighting)
Reading glasses (seed beads have tiny holes)
Scissors
Kit includes:
4mm bicones crystals
11° seed beads (Permanent Finish/DuroCoat)
Size 12 Needles (multiple passes)
Thread or Fireline
Toggle (many to choose from)
** I will offer findings to make earrings to match
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