General Workshops
Bead Stringing
In this technique class, you will learn about the different materials and tools used for stringing beads. This will include the use of SoftFlex and crimp beads, knotting between beads and applying bead tips, and attaching cord crimps and a clasp to leather cording. Class fee includes all materials. Each workshop meets once.
Beginning students are welcome!
Instructor: Dava Staff
$38, 3 Hours
- Sunday, May 15, 11:30a - 2:30p
- Saturday, July 9, 10:30a - 1:30p
- Wednesday, August 24, 10:30a - 1:30p
Beginning Macrame: Bracelet
In this class you will learn three kinds of macrame knots: a half/double hitch, square and mounting knots. You will use these to create a simple bracelet. This is an excellent foundation for your macrame education.
Beginning students are welcome
Instructor: Amira Mednick
$45, 3 Hours
- Wednesday, August 10, 10:30a - 1:30p DATE CHANGE
Beginning Macrame: Earrings
In this class you will learn three kinds of macrame knots: a half/double hitch, square and mounting knots. You will use these to create a pair of beaded earrings. This is an excellent foundation for your macrame education.
Beginning students are welcome
Instructor: Amira Mednick
$35, 2 Hours
- Wednesday, August 31, 10:30a - 12:30p
Bezel Setting
Expand your soldering skills to incorporate stone setting into a unique pendant. Students will learn to measure, cut and prepare materials for a bezel wire setting.
Prerequisite:
All students are welcome but soldering experience is a plus
Instructor: Teri Winfield
$74 (Includes Most Materials), 6 Hours
- Saturday, June 18, 10:30a - 4:30p
- Monday, August 1, 10:30a - 4:30p
Chain Maille: 4 Ways
Learn four popular styles of chain maille including Byzantine, Japanese, King's Mail, and Celtic Wedding Knot. Students will leave class with four beautiful pairs of earrings as well as the knowledge necessary to make bracelets, necklaces, and more.
Prerequisite: Basic Wire Work experience is needed.
Instructor: Teri Winfield
$45, 4 Hours
- Sunday, July 10, 11:30a - 3:30p
Crystal Lantern Necklace
Learn to weave two styles of Swarovski crystals into a sparkly beaded bead. This will become the focal point of a stunning light-catching necklace.
Prerequisite:
MUST be comfortable with off loom bead weaving techniques and proficient in stringing and basic wirework.
Instructor: Lindsey Barraclough
$45, 4 Hours
- Friday, May 20, 10:30a - 2:30p
Enameling I
Enameling is the ancient technique of fusing glass to metal. In this class we will cover the physics of enamel, stages of fusing, sifting techniques and safety. We will then move on to layering techniques, including scraffito and stenciling.
Beginning students welcome.
Instructor: Lolly Jamerson
$78, 6 Hours
- Sunday, July 24, 10:30a - 4:30p
Enameling II - Cloisonné
Cloisonné comes from the French word meaning compartments. Silver cloisonné wire is used to create a linear design on your piece. Enamel is then filled in around the wire work, layered and fired several times. The piece is then polished to a finish. In addition to learning this ancient technique, students will experiment with mixing colors and explore different ways of layering the enamels, which yields very interesting effects. At the end of the two-day workshop, each student will have created a beautiful, one of a kind pendant.
Prerequisite:
Previous enameling experience required
Instructor: Lolly Jamerson
$162, Two 6-Hour Days
- Pt 1: Saturday, August 6, 10:30a - 4:30p
- Pt 2: Sunday, August 7, 10:30a - 4:30p
Enameling Lab
For those who feel comfortable with their skills learned in Enameling I (or its equivalent) but would like some studio time with the instructor to ask questions, brush up, or get guidance on a specific project you’ve started or have been thinking about but aren’t sure how to execute. Lolly will be on hand to assist you with these endeavors
Prerequisite:
Enameling I or its equivalent
Instructor: Lolly Jamerson
$75, 6 Hours
- Sunday, May 22, 11:30a - 5:30p
- Sunday, August 21, 10:30a - 4:30p
Findings... Make Your Own!
Learn to make your own headpins, hook clasps and earwires. You will learn wire manipulation, torch use, forging and planishing. Creating your own findings has both a practical & money saving application.
Beginning students are welcome.
Instructor: Teri Winfield
$40, 3.5 Hours
- Saturday, July 9, 2:30p - 6:00p
- Monday, August 22, 10:30a - 2:00p
Fusing
Learn the basics of fusing fine silver, a simpler alternative to soldering. Due to the nature of fine silver, no chemicals are needed in this process. The class will begin with coiling rings and learning how to use a jeweler's saw. With these rings, you will practice fusing (with a butane torch) individual links and then learn how to make chain. Once links are made, they can be hammered or shaped however you like!
Beginning students are welcome!
Instructor: Teri Winfield
$48, 4 Hours
- Monday, May 16, 10:30a - 2:30p
- Friday, August 5, 4:30p - 8:30p
Handmade Bezel Memory Pendant
In this exciting, co-taught workshop, you will learn to make your own bezel pendant using copper pipe and sheet and seal your own image or collage with professional quality resin. Techniques covered will be fabricating, soldering, filing, stamping, patinas, drilling and application of resins.
Beginning students are welcome
Instructor: Teri Winfield & Aimee Traeden
$85, 6.5 Hours
- Saturday, May 14, 10:00a - 4:30p
Herringbone Weave Necklace & Earrings
Take your wirework skills to the next level by learning this intricate and fun technique. Students will construct and elegant necklace and earring ensemble to take home.
Prerequisite: Basic wire-work experience is needed.
Instructor: Mae Barraclough
$35, 3 Hours
Saturday, July 30, 10:15am - 1:15pm
Kid's Wearable Art Camp
This is the perfect five day foray into the world of making beautiful, wearable art. From beading to printing to felting, Lynzee--an experienced children's art instructor--will teach an introduction to several techniques that allow for a playful experience of the creative process. Projects will include: intro to bead stringing and wire working techniques for jewelry, intro to print making, and intro to felting (both wet and dry). All materials (and a healthy snack) will be provided daily. For ages 8-12.
Instructor: Lynzee Malsin
$150 Five 3-Hour Days
- Monday, July 18 - Friday, July 22
9:30am - 12:30pm each day
Leather Wrap Bracelet
Explore an exciting new way to work with leather. Students will learn to weave beads and silk between pieces of leather cord to create this wrapped bracelet.
Beginning students are welcome
Instructor: Lynzee Malsin
$40, 3.5 Hours
- Friday, July 15, 5:00p - 8:30pm
Patinas Workshop
In this informative workshop, you'll learn how to transform the look of sterling silver, copper, and brass with an assortment of coloring treatments for metal. We will experiment with liver of sulfur, ammonia solution for brass, verdigris, and the application of heat.
Beginning students are welcome
Instructor: Teri Winfield
$32, 2.5 Hours
- Saturday, August 27, 10:30a - 1:00p
- Wednesday, August 31, 5:30p - 8:00p
Peyote Stitch: An Exploration of Color
If you've ever wanted to venture into the world of working with seed beads, this is the perfect class for a beginner! We will study, discuss and identify a color palette to work with. We will be doing an introductory exploration of color theory and how that pertains to working with seed beads and design in general. Students will be creating a color wheel to take home and consult with for future work. This is a project class and our goal is for students to leave with a finished, wearable piece.
Beginning students are welcome
Instructor: Lynzee Malsin
$58, Day 1: 3.5hrs. / Day 2: 1.5hrs
- Part 1: Saturday, August 13, 10:30a - 2:00p
- Part 2: Saturday, August 20, 10:30a - 12:00p
Polymer Clay Essentials
Create your own uniquely beautiful beads in this introductory class. You'll explore several techniques for using polymer clay such as making bulls eye, spiral and jellyroll canes and creating Skinner blends, striped blocks and checkerboards.
Beginning students are welcome
Instructor: Sally Metcalf
$68, 6 Hours
- Saturday, July 23, 10:30a - 4:30p
"The Queens Dream" Necklace
Learn how the versatile triangle weave and right angle weave stitches can be used to turn individual beads into fascinating three-dimensional shapes. Students will go home with a graduated beaded bead necklace fit for royalty.
Prerequisites: Basic bead weaving experience is required.
Instructor: Mae Barraclough
$45, 4 Hours
- Sunday, August 28, 11:30a - 3:30p
Resin Jewelry
Design and create several personalized pendants and a ring using two different hardening resins (Gel du Soleil and Diamond Glaze). You will use images or create collages of your choice in these miniature pieces of art.
Beginning students are welcome.
Instructor: Aimee Traeden
$70, 5 Hours
- Sunday, July 31, 11:30am - 4:30pm
Right Angle Weave Earrings and Bracelet
Use the Right Angle Weave stitch to create a bracelet and earrings ensemble. A great first foray into bead weaving! Also appropriate for more experienced bead weavers looking to add a versatile new stitch to their repertoire.
Beginning students are welcome
Instructor: Mae Barraclough
$45, 4 Hours
Sunday, July 17, 11:30a - 3:30p
Ring Making 101
Expand your soldering skills to make a personalized ring. Students will learn to plan a ring size, prepare materials, solder a ring joint, and shape and finish the soldered ring. Explore embellishment techniques of sawing, filing and hammering your ring.
Prerequisite:
Soldering experience is helpful but not required.
Instructor: Teri Winfield
$48, 4 Hours
- Sunday, June 25, 10:30a - 2:30p
- Wednesday, August 10, 4:30p - 8:30p
Rose City Cuff
A reinvention of the wrist corsage that is uniquely “Portland.” Freshwater pearls and gauzy ribbon team up with intricate antiqued wire for a modern romantic look. Intermediate wire crochet and hand-sewing form the basis of this chunky and fun cuff bracelet.
Prerequisite:
Wire or fiber crochet experience is required. Handsewing is helpful but not necessary.
Instructor: Lindsey Barraclough
$45, 4 Hours
- Friday, May 27, 10:30a - 2:30p
Soldered Pendant
Learn to capture your favorite image between glass then encase with a soldered metal frame. These pendant shaped pieces can be applied to earrings, necklaces or bracelets. Class fee includes use of all necessary tools, as well as copper foil, glass and burnishes.
Beginning students are welcome.
Instructor: Ellen Michals
$62, 4.5 Hours
- Wednesday, May 25, 10:30a - 3:00p
Soldering
Create your own jump rings and solder them to begin a one of a kind chain necklace or bracelet. You will learn the techniques of forging and soldering.
Beginning students are welcome.
Instructor: Teri Winfield
$50, 4 Hours
- Saturday, July 2, 10:30am - 2:30pm
- Wednesday, August 17, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Starflower Necklace & Earrings NEW!
Transform basic seed beads and Czech glass into adorable flower-like motifs that are as fun to make as they are to wear.
Prerequisite:
Bead stringing experience. Bead weaving experience is helpful but not required.
Instructor: Mae Barraclough
$35, 3 Hours
- Sunday, May 29, 11:30a - 2:30p
Studio Basics I: Pendant
In this introduction to metalsmithing, you will make a pendant using the following techniques: sawing, drilling, piercing, and riveting.
Beginning students are welcome.
Instructor: Teri Winfield
$76, 6 Hours
- Wednesday, May 11, 10:30a - 4:30p
- Wednesday, July 6, 10:30a - 4:30p
Studio Basics II: Bangle
In this introduction to metalsmithing, you will make a silver bangle using the following techniques: sawing, forging, annealing, and stamping.
Beginning students are welcome.
Instructor: Teri Winfield
$90, 6 Hours
- Saturday, May 7, 10:30a - 4:30p
- Wednesday, May 18, 10:30a - 4:30p
Tara's Treasures
Learn to make an intricate bangle and an amazing semiprecious pendant. The Bird Nest Bangle will allow you to explore color combinations, wire pounding and free-form "nesting" of beads. The rectangular pendant consists of a coiled bezel and optional loops for decoration or to add dangles. Students will leave with a completed pendant and the knowledge to complete their bangle at home.
Prerequisite:
Must be very comfortable with wirework.
Instructor: Tara Brisbine
$75, 7 Hours
- Saturday, May 28, 9:30a - 4:30p
Understatement Necklace
The beauty of this simple, long bead crocheted necklace is its versatility. You can wear it once, twice, or three times wrapped around your neck, or you can also wear it six or seven times wrapped around your wrist as a bracelet. Sharon will teach you a basic crochet chain stitch. This fun piece is an excellent introduction to beginning bead crochet.
Beginning students are welcome
Instructor: Sharon Hanson
$25, 2 Hours
- Sunday, August 14, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Wire Basketweave Jewelry
Learn to form an intricate wire bezel around a beautiful gemstone bead using 26g or 28g wire. This class shows you a coiling and weaving technique to showcase your focal beads and expand your wire skills.
Prerequisite:
Must be very comfortable with wirework
Instructor: Tara Brisbine
$70, 5 Hours
- Saturday, May 21, 10:30a - 3:30p
Wire Crochet: Beginners & Beyond
In this class, we will discuss the difference between working with wire and fiber and use the basic crochet chain stitch to create your choice of a single or multi-strand necklace. After finishing up a necklace, students who are beyond the beginning stage of crochet knowledge should have enough time in class to start a wire crochet bracelet or beaded cuff as well!
Prerequisite:
Previous crochet experience is helpful but not required.
Instructor: Sharon Hanson
$32, 2.5 Hours
- Saturday, July 30, 2:00p - 4:30p
Wire Techniques
This workshop covers various practical wire techniques. Many great minds put their ideas together to come up with a dynamic curriculum that will meet all of your basic wire work needs. In this class, you will learn to make the basic wire loop, a coiled loop, a basic earwire, and a clasp. You will also learn interesting ways to attach all of these things to chain and to each other. This workshop meets once.
Beginning students are welcome!
Instructor: Dava Staff
$35, 3 Hours
- Monday, May 23, 10:30a - 1:30p
- Wednesday, July 27, 5:30p - 8:30p
- Saturday, August 13, 3:00p - 6:00p
