AD: one and two-day beading workshops - Craft Students League NYC

The Craft Students League
YWCA of The City of New York
www.ywcanyc.org/csl

See below for descriptions of the following one- and two-day
workshops:

- The Crystal Woven Choker - All Levels
- Basketweave Bracelet - Intermediate
- Rippling Rhapsody - A Reversible Bracelet
- Brick Stitch Bracelet
- Wire Weaving with Beads and Fine Silver
- Petite Beaded Beads - All Levels
- Rings, Rings, Rings - All Levels
- Advanced Wire Weaving with Wooden Spools
- Lacy Ruffle Jabot - Intermediate
- Art Deco Lariat
- Crystal Chevron Bracelet
- "Points of Light" Cuff Bracelet - All Levels
- Faux Right-Angle Weave Bracelet - All Levels
- Dazzling Seed Bead Rings - All Levels

Registration: 212-735-9722
Information: 212-735-9731

Location: 610 Lexington Ave, New York, NY, 10022
Corner of 53rd and Lexington
Transportation: E, V, 6 trains to Lexington Ave.


The Crystal Woven Choker - All Levels
Using traditional techniques with silk and French wire, learn how to
create a variety of woven chokers. Learn to attach a clasp and create
a needle out of silk. Bring a white towel, cuticle scissors, a small
non-serrated knife, and compact size mirror to the first class.
Materials fee: $20.
Marian Fay Levitt
1 session $105 (non-members $120)
Sat. Apr. 17
10:00am–4:00pm 105-90421

Basketweave Bracelet - Intermediate
Weave square stitch strips to create a stylish cuff. Square stitch
strips are layered over the top of a right angle weave base for this
unique bracelet. Accent with an unusual button as the final focal
point of a timeless classic addition to your accessory wardrobe.
Supply list will be mailed.
Karen Frankfeldt
1 session $105 (non-members $120)
Sat. Apr. 17
10:00am–4:00pm 105-90424

Rippling Rhapsody - A Reversible Bracelet
A really spectacular bracelet that may be worn during the daytime on
one side and switched to the other side for evening wear. This is a
great project for beaders of all levels—loads of design possibilities
for the advanced beader and not too complicated for the beginner.
Marsha Davis
1 session $105 (non-members $120)
Sat. May 8
10:00am–4:00pm 105-90522

Brick Stitch Bracelet
Make a lovely bracelet consisting of your own brick stitch beads
interspersed with small glass beads and crystals. Highlight your
bracelet with gold-filled or silver accents and close with an easily
managed clasp. Supply list is mailed.
Stefanie Wilner
1 session $105 (non-members $120)
Sat. May 15
10:00am–4:00pm 105-90523

Wire Weaving with Beads and Fine Silver
Discover the techniques of wire weaving and crocheting with fine
silver using a wooden spool. You will learn to create delicate woven
necklaces, bracelets, and earrings that incorporate pearls, small
beads, or crystals into the designs. Students will complete one
finished piece. No previous jewelry experience required. Materials
fee: $30
Rita Scher
3 sessions $285 (non-members $300)
Sat. Apr. 24–May 8
10:00am–4:00pm 105-90425

Petite Beaded Beads - All Levels
Simple off-loom beading techniques, including peyote stitch, will be
used to create four different mini beaded beads. These glorious
little beads can be combined with glass beads or crystals to create
one-of-a-kind necklaces, bracelets or watchband straps. Bead supplies
will be available for purchase. Supply list will be mailed.
Maureen Chin
1 session $105 (non-members $120)
Sun. Apr. 25
10:00am–4:00pm 105-90426

Rings, Rings, Rings - All Levels
A great class for anyone to learn basic, even-count flat peyote. These
versatile rings can be made to fit any size. You'll learn enough
imaginative embellishments to keep you busy for weeks. Expect to
complete at least 1 ring and come away with ideas for many more.
They'll make great gifts! Supply list will be mailed.
Jeri Schatz
1 session $105 (non-members $120)
Sat. May 1
10:00am–4:00pm 105-90527

Advanced Wire Weaving with Wooden Spools
Master intricate patterns, construct findings, work with gold leather
and other material. Students will learn four or five new patterns and
advanced techniques on the new eight-prong wooden spool. Prerequisite:
Wireweaving I.
Rita Scher
2 sessions $210 (non-members $225)
Sat. May 15–22
10:00am–4:00pm 105-90528

Lacy Ruffle Jabot - Intermediate
The chevron technique is used to make this lacy necklace. It features
a brick stitch centerpiece with cascading layers of fringe creating a
folded ruffle effect. Supply list will be mailed.
Danielle Ansley
1 session $105 (non-members $120)
Sat. Jun. 5
10:00am–4:00pm 105-90629

Art Deco Lariat
Create a high-style Art Deco Lariat with classic tassels. Learn the
traditional techniques to knot and make a needle using silk. A variety
of designs can be used to make earrings, necklaces, or belts.
Marian Fay Levitt
1 sessions $105 (non-members $120)
Sat. Jul. 17
10:00am–4:00pm 105-90730

Crystal Chevron Bracelet
Make a dazzling Chevron bracelet with center jewel-like bi-cone
crystals and close with a crystal flower bead. Supply list to be
mailed
Stefanie Wilner
1 session $105 (non-members $120)
Sat. Jul. 24
10:00am–4:00pm 105-90731

"Points of Light" Cuff Bracelet - All Levels
If you've had trouble learning Peyote stitch, this class is for you.
Learn to make an easy peyote base embellished with a colorful array of
beads of different shapes, textures and sizes that will twinkle when
light touches it. You can make this bracelet as elegant or as funky as
you wish. A kit will be for sale which will include everything needed
to complete the bracelet. Supply list will be mailed.
Annette Barth
1 session $105 (non-members $120)
Sat. Jul. 24
10:00am–4:00pm 105-90732

Faux Right-Angle Weave Bracelet - All Levels
Using this simple technique, make and embellish simple square grids
and string them together into a bracelet. Take the technique further
to make matching earrings. Large-scale gives you a graphic look,
combinations work for necklaces, and they range from funky to elegant,
depending on your choice of colors. Supply list will be mailed.
Janet Francis
1 session $105 (non-members $120)
Sat. Jul. 31
10:00am–4:00pm 105-90733

Dazzling Seed Bead Rings - All Levels
Learn to make two beautiful beaded rings created with seed beads. The
first ring is a colorful band that can be elegantly edged with tiny
seed beads or whimsically finished with tiny teardrops. The second is
a luscious Mini Garden Ring, which sprouts a tiny splendor of leaves
and flowers. Bead supplies will be available for purchase. Supply list
will be mailed.
Maureen Chin
1 session $105 (non-members $120)
Sun. Aug. 8
10:00am–4:00pm 105-90834

Awesome! Wish I was closer so I could go.

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Kandice Seeber
Air & Earth Designs
http://www.lampwork.net

The Craft Students League
YWCA of The City of New York
www.ywcanyc.org/csl

See below for descriptions of the following one- and two-day
workshops:

- The Crystal Woven Choker - All Levels
- Basketweave Bracelet - Intermediate
- Rippling Rhapsody - A Reversible Bracelet
- Brick Stitch Bracelet
- Wire Weaving with Beads and Fine Silver
- Petite Beaded Beads - All Levels
- Rings, Rings, Rings - All Levels
- Advanced Wire Weaving with Wooden Spools
- Lacy Ruffle Jabot - Intermediate
- Art Deco Lariat
- Crystal Chevron Bracelet
- "Points of Light" Cuff Bracelet - All Levels
- Faux Right-Angle Weave Bracelet - All Levels
- Dazzling Seed Bead Rings - All Levels

Registration: 212-735-9722
Information: 212-735-9731

Location: 610 Lexington Ave, New York, NY, 10022
Corner of 53rd and Lexington
Transportation: E, V, 6 trains to Lexington Ave.


The Crystal Woven Choker - All Levels
Using traditional techniques with silk and French wire, learn how to
create a variety of woven chokers. Learn to attach a clasp and create
a needle out of silk. Bring a white towel, cuticle scissors, a small
non-serrated knife, and compact size mirror to the first class.
Materials fee: $20.
Marian Fay Levitt
1 session $105 (non-members $120)
Sat. Apr. 17
10:00am-4:00pm 105-90421

Basketweave Bracelet - Intermediate
Weave square stitch strips to create a stylish cuff. Square stitch
strips are layered over the top of a right angle weave base for this
unique bracelet. Accent with an unusual button as the final focal
point of a timeless classic addition to your accessory wardrobe.
Supply list will be mailed.
Karen Frankfeldt
1 session $105 (non-members $120)
Sat. Apr. 17
10:00am-4:00pm 105-90424

Rippling Rhapsody - A Reversible Bracelet
A really spectacular bracelet that may be worn during the daytime on
one side and switched to the other side for evening wear. This is a
great project for beaders of all levels-loads of design possibilities
for the advanced beader and not too complicated for the beginner.
Marsha Davis
1 session $105 (non-members $120)
Sat. May 8
10:00am-4:00pm 105-90522

Brick Stitch Bracelet
Make a lovely bracelet consisting of your own brick stitch beads
interspersed with small glass beads and crystals. Highlight your
bracelet with gold-filled or silver accents and close with an easily
managed clasp. Supply list is mailed.
Stefanie Wilner
1 session $105 (non-members $120)
Sat. May 15
10:00am-4:00pm 105-90523

Wire Weaving with Beads and Fine Silver
Discover the techniques of wire weaving and crocheting with fine
silver using a wooden spool. You will learn to create delicate woven
necklaces, bracelets, and earrings that incorporate pearls, small
beads, or crystals into the designs. Students will complete one
finished piece. No previous jewelry experience required. Materials
fee: $30
Rita Scher
3 sessions $285 (non-members $300)
Sat. Apr. 24-May 8
10:00am-4:00pm 105-90425

Petite Beaded Beads - All Levels
Simple off-loom beading techniques, including peyote stitch, will be
used to create four different mini beaded beads. These glorious
little beads can be combined with glass beads or crystals to create
one-of-a-kind necklaces, bracelets or watchband straps. Bead supplies
will be available for purchase. Supply list will be mailed.
Maureen Chin
1 session $105 (non-members $120)
Sun. Apr. 25
10:00am-4:00pm 105-90426

Rings, Rings, Rings - All Levels
A great class for anyone to learn basic, even-count flat peyote. These
versatile rings can be made to fit any size. You'll learn enough
imaginative embellishments to keep you busy for weeks. Expect to
complete at least 1 ring and come away with ideas for many more.
They'll make great gifts! Supply list will be mailed.
Jeri Schatz
1 session $105 (non-members $120)
Sat. May 1
10:00am-4:00pm 105-90527

Advanced Wire Weaving with Wooden Spools
Master intricate patterns, construct findings, work with gold leather
and other material. Students will learn four or five new patterns and
advanced techniques on the new eight-prong wooden spool. Prerequisite:
Wireweaving I.
Rita Scher
2 sessions $210 (non-members $225)
Sat. May 15-22
10:00am-4:00pm 105-90528

Lacy Ruffle Jabot - Intermediate
The chevron technique is used to make this lacy necklace. It features
a brick stitch centerpiece with cascading layers of fringe creating a
folded ruffle effect. Supply list will be mailed.
Danielle Ansley
1 session $105 (non-members $120)
Sat. Jun. 5
10:00am-4:00pm 105-90629

Art Deco Lariat
Create a high-style Art Deco Lariat with classic tassels. Learn the
traditional techniques to knot and make a needle using silk. A variety
of designs can be used to make earrings, necklaces, or belts.
Marian Fay Levitt
1 sessions $105 (non-members $120)
Sat. Jul. 17
10:00am-4:00pm 105-90730

Crystal Chevron Bracelet
Make a dazzling Chevron bracelet with center jewel-like bi-cone
crystals and close with a crystal flower bead. Supply list to be
mailed
Stefanie Wilner
1 session $105 (non-members $120)
Sat. Jul. 24
10:00am-4:00pm 105-90731

"Points of Light" Cuff Bracelet - All Levels
If you've had trouble learning Peyote stitch, this class is for you.
Learn to make an easy peyote base embellished with a colorful array of
beads of different shapes, textures and sizes that will twinkle when
light touches it. You can make this bracelet as elegant or as funky as
you wish. A kit will be for sale which will include everything needed
to complete the bracelet. Supply list will be mailed.
Annette Barth
1 session $105 (non-members $120)
Sat. Jul. 24
10:00am-4:00pm 105-90732

Faux Right-Angle Weave Bracelet - All Levels
Using this simple technique, make and embellish simple square grids
and string them together into a bracelet. Take the technique further
to make matching earrings. Large-scale gives you a graphic look,
combinations work for necklaces, and they range from funky to elegant,
depending on your choice of colors. Supply list will be mailed.
Janet Francis
1 session $105 (non-members $120)
Sat. Jul. 31
10:00am-4:00pm 105-90733

Dazzling Seed Bead Rings - All Levels
Learn to make two beautiful beaded rings created with seed beads. The
first ring is a colorful band that can be elegantly edged with tiny
seed beads or whimsically finished with tiny teardrops. The second is
a luscious Mini Garden Ring, which sprouts a tiny splendor of leaves
and flowers. Bead supplies will be available for purchase. Supply list
will be mailed.
Maureen Chin
1 session $105 (non-members $120)
Sun. Aug. 8
10:00am-4:00pm 105-90834