Vicki Star's Beadwork Classes

Classes

Here's a list of some of my classes. Hope to see you soon!


Bollywood Earrings	Vicki's own variation of circular netting tops these super sparkly earrings. Farfalle (peanut beads) give extra texture to the fringe. Wear them out dancing! Skill level: Beginner	Thursday, January 26, 2012 6:00-9:00 pm Contact: Beads'N More Green, Ohio 330-899-8611 1840 Town Park Blvd., Suite J, Uniontown, OH 44685 beadsnmore@sbcglobal.net
Luv Cuff	Bead a batch of adorable, sweet, puffy heart beads using tubular Peyote Stitch, then string up a delightful cuff full of luv! Add fragrant essential oils, or tuck a tiny message of love and blessing into each heart for a truly special cuff. Skill Level: Intermediate - Student should be familiar with Peyote Stitch.	Monday, January 30, 2012 6:00-9:00 pm Contact: Beads'N More Green, Ohio 330-899-8611 1840 Town Park Blvd., Suite J, Uniontown, OH 44685 beadsnmore@sbcglobal.net
Bezeling with Right Angle Weave	Use RAW to capture a sparkly Swarovski crystal. Embellish it with crystals for even more bling or surround it with pearls for a more elegant look. Skill level: Beginner.	Thursday, February 9, 2012 6:00-9:00 pm Contact: Beads'N More Green, Ohio 330-899-8611 1840 Town Park Blvd., Suite J, Uniontown, OH 44685 beadsnmore@sbcglobal.net
Tila Princess	Love those new Tila beads? Wonder what to do with them? Use Tila beads and tiny cubes to whip up this delicate bracelet fit for a princess. Skill level: Intermediate. Student should have basic beadweaving skills and be comfortable working with tiny beads.	Wednesday, February 15, 2012 6:00-9:00 pm Contact: Beads'N More Green, Ohio 330-899-8611 1840 Town Park Blvd., Suite J, Uniontown, OH 44685 beadsnmore@sbcglobal.net
Fairy Orb Necklace	Capture a marble in dainty flowered netting; then, add flowing fringe and a fine strand of beads for an ethereal necklace fit for your favorite fey. Skill level: Advanced beginner.	Thursday, February 16, 2012 6:00-9:00 pm Contact: Beads'N More Green, Ohio 330-899-8611 1840 Town Park Blvd., Suite J, Uniontown, OH 44685 beadsnmore@sbcglobal.net
Fiery Phoenix Feather Earrings	Fiery Phoenix Feather Earrings, Monday, February 20, 6:00-9:00 pm -- $35.00 plus supplies - Vicki Star - In this class, you will create these fiery Phoenix Feathers with Peyote stitch using a modified Russian Leaf technique. Skill level: Intermediate. Student should be familiar with Peyote stitch and increasing and decreasing techniques.	Monday, February 20, 2012 6:00-9:00 pm Contact: Beads'N More Green, Ohio 330-899-8611 1840 Town Park Blvd., Suite J, Uniontown, OH 44685 beadsnmore@sbcglobal.net
Swirly Bead	Not your basic peyote stitch as this scrumptious bead incorporates increasing, decreasing, different bead sizes and math. This is the bead used to top Vicki's Phoenix Feather Earrings. Skill level: Advanced. Student should be very familiar with Peyote stitch and able to work with tiny beads.	Thursday, February 23, 2012 6:00 - 9:00pm Contact: Beads'N More Green, Ohio 330-899-8611 1840 Town Park Blvd., Suite J, Uniontown, OH 44685 beadsnmore@sbcglobal.net
Shamrock Charms	Create lots of lucky shamrocks with basic wire-wrapping; then, bead a magically delicious chain for a bracelet full of luck. Skill level: Beginner	Monday, March 5, 2012 6:00 - 9:00pm Contact: Beads'N More Green, Ohio 330-899-8611 1840 Town Park Blvd., Suite J, Uniontown, OH 44685 beadsnmore@sbcglobal.net
Healing Angel	Healing Angel, Thursday, March 8, 6:00-9:00 pm -- $35.00 plus supplies - Vicki Star - We'll be beading tiny angels with brick stitch and then add a flowing fringe skirt. You can dress her in the healing colors of your choice. Skill level: Intermediate. Student should be familiar with basic brick stitch and able to work with tiny beads.	Thursday, March 8, 2012 6:00 - 9:00pm Contact: Beads'N More Green, Ohio 330-899-8611 1840 Town Park Blvd., Suite J, Uniontown, OH 44685 beadsnmore@sbcglobal.net
Wisteria Earrings	We'll use delicate flower sequins and fringing techniques to capture a little piece of summer with these sweet Wisteria Blossoms. Skill level: Beginner. Student must be able to work with tiny beads.	Thursday, March 15, 2012 6:00 - 9:00pm Contact: Beads'N More Green, Ohio 330-899-8611 1840 Town Park Blvd., Suite J, Uniontown, OH 44685 beadsnmore@sbcglobal.net
Treasure Key	Start with a ladder stitch and a bounty of cubes to create a key base, then adorn it with sparkles. Now, where did I hide that treasure? Skill level: Intermediate. Student should have basic beading skills.	Saturday, March 31, 2012 10:30-3:30 pm 6:00 - 9:00pm Contact: Beads'N More Green, Ohio 330-899-8611 1840 Town Park Blvd., Suite J, Uniontown, OH 44685 beadsnmore@sbcglobal.net
Tricoloré Adornment	Let's bead up a 3 colored metal bead bracelet using RAW. Vicki used base metal beads, and a 14" bracelet/choker cost about $10.00 for supplies (not counting needle and thread). Of course, you could always use Sterling, Gold-Filled, and Rose Gold beads for a spectacular adornment! Skill Level: Beginner
Flower Fields Wrist Lei	Gather your collection of delicate flower beads and create a spectacular Lei for your wrist. You can use any shape beads to form a fringed delight - no flowers necessary, just use your favorite beads! This bracelet is easy to make and fun to wear. Skill level: Beginner.
Simple Wire Wrapped Cabochons	Wrap a cabochon, dichroic glass, or even a large flat bead to create a beautiful pendant. So many people asked if we taught Wire Wrapping that we thought we'd try it! This is a very basic wire wrapping class. Skill Level: Beginner
Chan Luu Style Wrap Bracelet	Inspired by designer Chan Luu, Vicki will show you how to whip up this yummy wrap bracelet. You can wear it wrapped around your wrist, or as a choker, or, make it long enough and it's a belt, too! Skill Level: Beginner

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 and enabling others to create something beautiful.

Bead stores, Bead societies, Needlework groups and other interested beadfreaks can E-mail me for booking information, or call me at 330-557-0235.

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 330-557-0235.

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",

diydragonfly

The Jewelry Bug

Let me know what you think!