Please call, e-mail, or stop by Bliss Beads to register for classes ahead of time.
Borosilicate Glass Pendants with Nick Nowak
When: Saturday, March 3 Cost: 75.00
Chainmaille: Etruscan Chain Making with Jessica Rue
Learn to make a beautiful woven link chain at this three hour workshop.
When: Saturday, February 25 at 12-3pm. Cost: 45.00
Wire Wrapped Bead Ring
Make the perfect ring for you or someone you know! Attend this fun workshop and learn to make a basic sterling silver wire ring. Choose the right gemstone to “set” in your ring. Get creative with your wire wrapping technique. Experience some of the common tools used at a jewelers bench.
Your friends will be complementing your unique creation and wanting a ring of their own. Choose from one of the following dates.
When: Saturday, Feb. 11 at 2-3pm. Thursday, Feb. 16 at 5:30-7pm. Saturday, march 10 at 2-3pm. Cost: 12.00 plus the cost of beads.
Design and create your own necklace or bracelet, or make a gift for someone you really like. We have lots of beads, quality findings, and stringing materials on hand. Look at all of our finished jewelry or project book for inspiration. Learn about design and creating functional jewelry from a skilled and patient teacher. Choose one of the following dates.
When: Monday, Feb. 13 at 5:30-7pm. Saturday, March 3 at 2-3:30pm. Cost: 5.00 plus the cost of materials.
Make the earrings of your dreams using hoops, chandeliers, headpins, and French hooks. Learn to make wire loops to connect the components of your dangle earrings. Create your designs with our large selection of unique beads and findings from all over the world. Choose one of the following dates.
When: Saturday, Feb. 18 at 1-2pm. Monday, March 5 at 5:30-7pm. Saturday, March 17 at 2-3pm. Cost: 5.00 plus the cost of materials
Recycle and Repair Workshop
Don’t throw it away. Bring your outdated, broken, or problematic jewelry to this workshop and re-create something you will love. Find solutions with our huge selection of beads, chain, wire, clasps, hooks, and other findings. Our creative teachers love to solve jewelry making problems and can help you turn those old pieces or heirlooms into something you will want to proudly wear everyday. Choose a date from below.
When: Thursday, February 9 at 5:30-7pm. Saturday, Feb. 25 at 2-3pm. Thursday, March 8 at 5:30-7pm. Saturday, March 24 at 2-3pm. Cost: $5.00 plus the cost of materials.
Silversmithing: Silver Gemstone Set Pendant Instructor: Mike Montavon
Learn fundamental jewelry techniques while making a sterling silver pendant with a bezel set gemstone. This workshop is geared toward the novice jewelry maker and those who want to refine their skills. Cutting silver sheet, forming bezel wire, soldering, setting a cabachon formed gemstone, and finishing are some of the practices that will be covered in this three hour session. Use this class as a foundations course for constructing with silver. Gain knowledge of common tools at the jewelers bench and safety know how.
When: Saturday, January 21 at 1-4pm. Monday, Feb. 20 at 6-9pm. Cost: 65.00
Silver Band Ring Instructor: Mike Montavon
Learn fundamental jewelry making techniques while making a sterling silver band ring. This workshop is geared toward the novice jewelry maker and those who want to refine their skills. Cutting and forming sheet metal, soldering, and finishing silver are some of the practices that will be covered in this three hour session. Use this class as a foundation course for constructing sheet metal. Gain knowledge of common tools at the jewelers bench and safety know how.
When: Saturday, January 21 at 1-3pm. Saturday, February 25 at 1-3:30pm. Wednesday, March 28 at 6-8:30pm. Cost: 45.00
Silver Gem Set Ring
Learn fundamental jewelry techniques while making a sterling silver band ring with a bezel set gemstone. This workshop is geared toward the novice jewelry maker and those who want to refine their skills. Forming round and bezel wire, soldering, setting a cabachon formed gemstone, and finishing are some of the practices that will be covered in this three hour session.Use this class as a foundations course for constructing with silver. Gain knowledge of common tools at the jewelers bench and safety know how.
When: Saturday, January 21 at 1-4pm. Monday, February 20 at 6-9pm. Cost: 75.00
Silversmithing Workshop:Each class will focus on a topic. Cost: 35.00 plus the cost of materials.
Hammered Links for creating original chains and jewelry components: Thursday, February 23 at 6-9pm.
Riveted Endcaps for Glass Beads: Thursday, March 29 at 6-9pm.
Introduction to Flamework Glass Beadmaking Workshop
Join us for this opportunity to learn to make your own glass beads. Be engaged by the magic of manipulating molten glass in the flame of a torch. Take part in the historical practice of flamework. In this class you will learn the fundamentals for making glass beads and begin to manifest your own creative voice in glass. Topics that will be covered include tools and equipment, safety, properties of glass, manipulation of glass, annealing, and finishing beads. Ideas for turning your beads into finished jewelry will also be discussed. Choose one of the following three hour class dates.
When: Wednesday, Feb. 29 at 6-9pm. Saturday, March 17 at 10am-1pm. Wednesday, April 4 at 6-9pm. Saturday, April 21 at 10-1pm. Cost: 70.00
Introduction to Flamework Glass Beadmaking Class
Join this class that meets for three hours every week over three weeks to develop skill and confidence in making flamework glass beads. Leave this class prepared to work independently at the torch. Choose one of the following three week courses.
When: Wednesdays, February 8, 15, & 22 at 6-9pm. Wednesdays, March 7, 14, & 21 at 6-9pm. Cost:160.00
Intermediate Glass Beadmaking Workshop
Learn and practice new glass working techniques. Dive deeper into your creative potential with glass as a medium. This class builds on your previous skills in making glass beads at the torch. Dots, lines, twisties, hollow bead forms, and casing are some of the techniques that will be covered. Discussions on building a flamework studio and safety will be included. *This class is cutomizable and may be taken more than once. Choose one of the following dates:
When: Saturday, Feb. 11 at 10am-1pm. Wednesday, April 11 at 6-9pm. Cost: $70.00 includes instruction, glass, and equipment.
Intermediate Glass Beadmaking Class
When: Cost: 160.00
Open Torch
Work independantly at the torch with glass rod. Use this time to practice and polish your skills. Instruction on technique is available. 10 hours minimum previous lampwork experience is required.
When: Monday and Wednesday evenings at 5-9pm or make an appointment for daytime hours. Cost: $25.00 for a 2.5 hour session. Does not include glass (we sell Effetre Soft Glass).
