JEAN CAMPBELL is one of the best known bead artists. She will be with us in early December for a full weekend plus, at both Caravan Beads in Chicago and Briolette Beads in Forest Park!
She will be teaching many of her amazing seed beaded creations and introducing us to Steampunk Design. She even has some beginner classes - you don't want to miss this amazing opportunity; she wrote the BOOK on Steampunk Jewelry! In addition, she will have a full trunk show of books and kits at Caravan Beads and Briolette Beads.
To sign up for her classes:
http://www.briolettebeadsandmore.com
Mysterium Bracelet.
At Briolette Beads and More. 7322 Madison. Forest Park, IL Explore the wonderfully whimsical world of Steampunk as you wire wrap, chainmail, weave, and tinker your way to making this funky bracelet.
Friday, December 2, 1-4pm.
Level: All levels
$50. Materials not included
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Uncle Julie's Cuff
At Briolette Beads and More. 7322 Madison. Forest Park, IL
This Steampunk-inspired cuff is chock full of attitude! In this fun class, learn how to set snaps and eyelets, do some found-object collage, work with resin, and get a quick lesson on stitching a beaded edging. Each student's cuff will end up looking slightly different and completely original.
Friday, December 2, 6-9pm
Level: All levels
$50. Materials not included
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Quincy Street
At Briolette Beads and More. 7322 Madison. Forest Park, IL
Marrying peyote stitch and wirework
A BRAND NEW class from Jean Campbell. She'll only be teaching it one other place before we get it. Quincy Street, the first in Jean's in-progress series of designs based on the ironworked gates at Harvard University, is a blend of peyote stitch, wirework, and lacing techniques. Making the focal piece is where your creativity will blossom--Jean will show you how to shape a wire armature to your liking, then teach you how to fill the armature with beads. This necklace is a knockout when worn!
Saturday, December 3 2011. 10am-5pm with lunch break.
Level: All levels
$90. Materials not included
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Peyote Buttons At Caravan Beads Chicago.
Colorful, peyote-stitched button necklace
This workshop introduces a basic sculptural peyote-stitched button shape, then students will experiment with seed bead size, color, pattern, and embellishment to achieve different effects. Beaders will learn how to connect the shapes to make larger organic shapes as shown in the necklace here. STUDENTS NEED TO BE COMFORTABLE WITH PEYOTE STITCH BEFORE TAKING THIS CLASS.
Sunday, December 4 2011. 10am-5pm with lunch break.
Level: Intermediate/Advanced
$90. Materials not included
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Sakura Bracelet At Caravan Beads Chicago.
Colorful braided bracelet with large crystal
Right-angle weave, herringbone stitch, and peyote stitch are all called upon to form this wildly textured bracelet that features a large sparkling crystal stone. The braid-like band is done with a very stealthy process, and the leaves add whimsy and color.
STUDENTS NEED TO BE COMFORTABLE WITH PEYOTE STITCH, RIGHT ANGLE WEAVE (RAW) AND HERRINGBONE (NDEBELE) BEFORE TAKING THIS CLASS. Monday, December 5 2011. 10am-5pm with lunch break.
Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Class Duration: 6 hours
$90. Materials not included.
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WE've Rescheduled Jean Campbell in Chicago. First weekend in Dec 2011.
