AD - Fall Beading Classes and Workshops

Craft Students League
YWCA-NYC
610 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10022


We are pleased to announce our upcoming fall semester featuring an
exciting selection of beading classes and workshops. Courses for all
levels of beaders will be offered along with a variety of specialized
workshops in pendants, cuff bracelets, chandelier earrings and more.
See below for classes and descriptions

The Craft Students League Fall Term begins September 20, 2004.
www.ywcanyc.org

For a catalog or more information, please call (212) 735-9731.


Important Dates:

Registration: Tuesday, August 24, 2004
Open House: Tuesday, September 14, 2004
Fall classes begin: Monday, September 20, 2004
Winter classes begin: Wednesday, January 12, 2005

Contact: Jeri Wagner (212) 735-9731





BEADING CLASSES

Basic Bead Stringing
Learn different approaches to bead stringing from traditional knotting
to alternatives using semi-precious beads, pearls and crystals.
Specific skills include knotting, using findings such as clasps,
connectors and earrings.
Joyce Barrett
6 sessions $200
Tue. Sept. 21-Oct. 26 2:00-5:00pm 105-70907


Innovative Beading - Advanced Beginners
Enjoy learning how to combine seed beading techniques with
semiprecious and glass beads.
Stefanie Wilner
6 sessions $200
Thu. Oct. 7-Nov. 11 10:00-1:00pm 105-71088

Innovative Beading -Intermediate
Enhance your sense of design and broaden your vocabulary of seed
beading stitches. Enjoy creating original bead art combining ancient
traditions with modern techniques.
Stefanie Wilner
12 sessions $330
Tue. Sep. 21-Dec. 7 10:00am-1:00pm 105-70986

Creative Beaded Jewelry - Intermediate / Advanced
Offers creativity and exploration for students that have completed a
beginning course in beaded jewelry.
Marsha Davis
10 sessions $300
Thu. Sept. 30-Dec. 9 6:00-9:00pm 105-70911

Seed Beading
Learn to use seed beads in jewelry projects. Introduction to important
foundation stitches such as peyote, brick stitch and others.
Joyce Barrett
5 sessions $180
Tue. Nov. 2-Nov. 30 2:00-5:00pm 105-71109

World on a String - Intermediate / Advanced
Use stringing, knotting, fringing, embroidery, peyote, brick and
herringbone stitches to take your beadwork in new directions.
Knowledge of basic beadwork stitches required.
Carole Horn
4 sessions $155 (non-members $170)
Tue. Oct. 26-Nov. 16 6:00-9:00pm 105-70113

Bead Crocheted Ropes: Design and Development
Expand your creativity as you learn different methods of design and
construction of bead-crocheted lariat and multi-strand necklaces.
Peggy Gordon
4 sessions $150 (non-member $165)
Tue. Nov. 9-30 10:00am-1:00pm
105-91185

BEADING WORKSHOPS

Spiral Rope Necklace - Beginner
You will learn multiple spiral patterns and color variations. Create a
bracelet, necklace, lariat, or belt.
Annette Barth
1 session $110 (non-member $125)
Sat. Oct. 23 10:00am-4:00pm
105-91015

Free-form Netted Cuff - Intermediate / Advanced
Create your own one-of-a-kind netted cuff bracelet. A wonderful
opportunity to explore color blending and textures.
Marsha Davis
1 session $110 (non-members $125)
Sat. Oct. 30 10:00am-4:00pm
105-91016

Chandelier Earrings -Intermediate
Learn the basics of right-angle weave and fringing while creating
chandelier earrings. This versatile technique can be applied to a
number of other projects.
Janet K Francis
1 session $110 (non-member $125)
Sat. Nov. 13 10:00am-4:00pm
105-91117

Crochet Beaded Bracelet -Intermediate
Create a single crochet flat (non-tubular) beaded bracelet. A number
of different shapes and unusual finishing techniques will be
discussed.
Arlene Mintzer
1 session $110 (non-member $125)
Sat. Dec. 4 10:00am-4:00pm
105-91218

Free Form Peyote Link Bracelet – Advanced Beginner
Multi-dimensional circles of color are linked together to create a
unique art piece.
Karen Frankfeldt
1 session $110 (non-members $125)
Sat. Jan. 29 10:00am-4:00pm
105-90119

Pendants (Cross My Heart)
Students create reversible pendants which are quick to make but can be
creatively embellished. Two general designs covered in class will be
hearts and crosses.
Danielle Ansley
1 session $110 (non-members $125)
Sat. Feb. 5 10:00am-4:00pm
105-90220

Embellished Crystal Rosette Necklace -Intermediate
Students work with right angle weave with crystals and beads to create
a beautiful choker.
Janet K Francis
1 session $110 (non-members $125)
Sat. Feb. 12 10:00am-4:00pm
105-90221

Right Angle Weave Crescent Necklace
A graceful necklace created by making crescent-shaped sections,
linking them, and then weaving them together to create a layered look.
Marsha Davis
1 session $110 (non-members $125)
Sat. Mar. 5 10:00am-4:00pm
105-90322