Classes
Wishing Stars
Make a Wish! Let Vicki show you how to make these adorable little stars in your favorite birthstone colors then connect them to make dainty sparkling jewelry you'll be happy to wear or give as gifts. The stars work up quickly, and there are so many ways to join them!
Skill level: beginner.
Saturday, August 9th, 2008 - 10:30 to 1:30
Contact: Beads 'N More
Massillon, Ohio
330-834-1981
1809 Lincoln Way E Massillon, OH 44646
Luv Cuff
Bead a bunch of cute, sweet, puffy heart beads using Peyote Stitch,
then string up a delightful cuff full of luv!
Saturday, August 9th, 2008 - 2:00 to 5:00
Contact: Beads 'N More
Massillon, Ohio
330-834-1981
1809 Lincoln Way E Massillon, OH 44646
I'll be teaching these 2 classes at the Bead Fest in Philadelphia!
Beaded Bubble Bottle
Saturday, August 23rd, 2008 - 9 to 4
We’ll use Right Angle Weave and recycle a small ginseng bottle to make this lavishly fringed amphora, suitable for holding bubbles or essential oils.
Skill Level: Intermediate - Student should be familiar with Right Angle Weave
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Harlequin Bracelet
with Triangular Toggle
Sunday, August 24th, 2008 - 9 to 4
har-le-quin - adj. Patterned with vividly colored diamond shapes.
Whether you use bright or subtle colors, this delightful peyote-stitched bracelet is deceptively easy to make. Vicki will also show you a clever triangular toggle clasp, plus a square variation.
Skill level: Intermediate - Student should be familiar with basic Peyote stitch
Contact: Bead Fest
classregistration@interweave.com
Phoenix Feather Earrings
2 - Three hour classes
Class One: Make a sweet Peyote stitched Swirly Bead to top the feather.
Class Two: Create these fiery Phoenix Feathers with Peyote stitch using a modifed Russian Leaf technique.
Take either or both classes. Save $5.00 when you sign up and pay for both classes at the same time.
Skill Level: Intermediate. Student should be familiar with Peyote stitch, and increasing and decreasing techniques.
Swirly Bead - Saturday, August 30th, 2008 - 10:00 to 1:00
Phoenix Feathers - Saturday, August 30th, 2008 - 2:00 to 5:00pm
Contact: Beads 'N More
Massillon, Ohio
330-834-1981
1809 Lincoln Way E Massillon, OH 44646
Toggle Bouquet
Wonder how to beautifully finish your necklaces and bracelets, without a store-bought clasp? Vicki will show you how to make dainty, floral inspired, mix and match toggle clasps, using a variety of techniques. Use one to dress up a plain choker, or bead up a whole bunch to toggle together for a bouquet of a bracelet.
Skill level: Intermediate - Student should be familiar with basic beading stitches.
Saturday, September 27th, 2008 - 10:30 to 3:30
Contact: Beads 'N More
Massillon, Ohio
330-834-1981
1809 Lincoln Way E Massillon, OH 44646
Charms & Findings
Find out all about how the professional jewelry artists wrap, hammer, and manipulate wire to make your own earwires & headpins, charms, clasps, pins, and lots more. You’ll go home with at least two beautiful finished pieces of jewelry, and several fabulous findings.
Skill Level: Beginner
Saturday, October 4th, 2008 - 10:30 to 3:30
Contact: Beads 'N More
Massillon, Ohio
330-834-1981
1809 Lincoln Way E Massillon, OH 44646
Gwenevere's Cuff
Make this lacy cuff bracelet using Vicki’s special easy Right Angle Weave variation. New beaders, use 11º seed beads and 4 mm crystals for a beautiful and MUCH easier to learn version (it’s easier to see the bigger beads). Experienced beaders can use 14ºs and 3 mm crystals for a truly delicate look.
Skill Level: Beginner
Sunday, October 5th, 2008 - 11:00 to 5:00
Contact: Crystal Bead Bazaar
412-687-1513
4504 Butler St. Pittsburgh, PA 15201Toggle Bouquet
Wonder how to beautifully finish your necklaces and bracelets, without a store-bought clasp? Vicki will show you how to make dainty, floral inspired, mix and match toggle clasps, using a variety of techniques. Use one to dress up a plain choker, or bead up a whole bunch to toggle together for a bouquet of a bracelet.
Skill level: Intermediate - Student should be familiar with basic beading stitches.
Saturday, October 11th, 2008 - 11:00 to 4:00
Contact: Crystal Bead Bazaar
412-687-1513
4504 Butler St. Pittsburgh, PA 15201Phoenix Feather Earrings
Create these fiery Phoenix Feathers with Peyote stitch using a modifed Russian Leaf technique.
Skill Level: Intermediate. Student should be familiar with Peyote stitch, and increasing and decreasing techniques.
Sunday, October12th, 2008 - 11:00 to 2:00
Contact: Crystal Bead Bazaar
412-687-1513
4504 Butler St. Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Gwenevere's Cuff
Make this lacy cuff bracelet using Vicki’s special easy Right Angle Weave variation. New beaders, use 11º seed beads and 4 mm crystals for a beautiful and MUCH easier to learn version (it’s easier to see the bigger beads). Experienced beaders can use 14ºs and 3 mm crystals for a truly delicate look.
Skill Level: Beginner
Saturday, October 18th, 2008 - 10:30 to 3:30
Contact: Beads 'N More
Massillon, Ohio
330-834-1981
1809 Lincoln Way E Massillon, OH 44646
Christmas Star Earrings
Using basic circular netting, make a pair of these
delicate Stars for earrings, wear one on a chain, hang them on a mini-tree, or tie one on a gift. They’re sure to make Merry Wishes come true!
Skill Level: Beginner
Saturday, November 8th, 2008 - 2:00 to 5:00
Contact: Beads 'N More
Massillon, Ohio
330-834-1981
1809 Lincoln Way E Massillon, OH 44646
Harlequin Bracelet
with Triangle Toggle
har-le-quin - adj. Patterned with vividly colored diamond shapes.
Whether you use bright or subtle colors, this delightful peyote-stitched bracelet is deceptively easy to make. Vicki will also show you a clever triangular toggle clasp, plus a square variation.
Skill level: Intermediate - Student should be familiar with basic Peyote stitch
Saturday, November 15th, 2008 - 11:00 to 4:00
Contact: Crystal Bead Bazaar
crystalbead@city-net.com412-687-1513
4504 Butler St. Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Gwenevere's Cuff
Make this lacy cuff bracelet using Vicki’s special easy Right Angle Weave variation. New beaders, use 11º seed beads and 4 mm crystals for a beautiful and MUCH easier to learn version (it’s easier to see the bigger beads). Experienced beaders can use 14ºs and 3 mm crystals for a truly delicate look.
Skill Level: Beginner
Sunday, November 16th, 2008 - 11:00 to 4:00
Contact: Crystal Bead Bazaar
412-687-1513
4504 Butler St. Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Teaching Info
I've been joyfully sharing beading techniques for over 30 years. My first class was teaching Brownies how to make a beaded barrette. My first "Official" beading class was teaching basic jewelry making for The Shepherdess in San Diego in the mid-80's. Since then, I've taught many techniques and projects all over the country, written and co-written 7 beadwork books, and twice been a guest artist on the DIY Jewelry Making show. I really enjoy inspiring others to make something beautiful.
Bead stores, Bead societies, Needlework groups and other interested beadfreaks can E-mail me for booking information, or call me at 760-633-1247.
Private Classes
Your Very Own Beadwork Coach!
If you're in the NE Ohio area, I'm available for Private Classes. Fees are 25.00 an hour, with a 2 hour minimum, in my home or yours. (I'm in Diamond, Ohio.) Bring along a friend or two for an additional 15.00 per person, per hour.
E-mail me for an appointment, or call me at 760-633-1247.
Some of you know that I taped a segment for the DIY JEWELRY MAKING SHOW (# Hi-Tech Beading - Episode DJMK-403) in February, 2003.
Hi-Tech Beading
Here's the pattern for the Bracelet.
Did you know I taped another one in October of 2004? Titled "The Jewelry Bug - Episode DJMK-611",
The Jewelry Bug
Last updated: 8/1/08 email Vicki ©2006, 2007 Vicki Star