CLASS CALENDAR

last updated 9/2/2008

 

2008:   SEPTEMBER   OCTOBER   NOVEMBER   DECEMBER

2009:   APRIL   JUNE   JULY   AUGUST   SEPTEMBER   OCTOBER

 

OCTOBER 2008
DATE PROJECT LOCATION & CONTACT DESCRIPTION NOTES

Saturday, October 18th

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Bead Stringing

Capitola Recreation

4400 Jade Street

Capitola, CA

831-475-6115

Parks & Recreation Description: Ever look at fashion jewelry and say "I know I could make that?" Take this class and learn to make the pictured designer jewelry and more! Learn stringing with flexible beading wire as well as jewelry-making terms, and walk away with at least 2 pieces of jewelry and the knowledge and confidence to make more. All tools are provided for use in class. A $10 materials fee covers all stringing material and basic beads. Or, request a materials list 2 weeks in advance from Rachel.

 

Saturday, October 18th

2:00 - 5:00 pm

Earrings--Doorway to Wire

Capitola Recreation

4400 Jade Street

Capitola, CA

831-475-6115

 

Parks & Recreation Description: Love earrings and want a wardrobe of them? After learning this essential jewelry making technique of loop-making you will walk away from class with two pairs of sparkling earrings and a 20-gauge wire bead chain--the beginnings of working with wire. All tools are provided for use in class. A $10 kit fee covers 2 pairs of earrings and practice materials or contact instructor to request a materials list at least 2 weeks in advance of class.

 

Saturday, October 25th

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Lincoln Street Bracelet

The Beading Frenzy

1001 S. El Camino Real

San Mateo, CA 94402

650-347-2323

With undulating edges and two different switchable sides, put your right-angle weave, tubular peyote, and wire working skills to task in this sweet and surprising bracelet! This one will keep you on your toes!!

 

Friday, October 31st

6:30 - 9:30 pm

Live Jazz with John Witkowski Group

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Hoffman's Bakery Cafe

1102 Pacific Ave.

Santa Cruz, CA 95076

Join us for an evening of vocal and instrumental jazz. The group consisting of guitar, bass, and drums is lead on a weekly basis by guitarist John Witkowski. The group is fronted by a revolving pool of local musicians and singers. On this Halloween evening, Rachel will play that role with a group of musicians she has performed with numerous times since becoming involved in the Santa Cruz jazz scene in 2003.

 

 

 

 

 

2008:   SEPTEMBER   OCTOBER   NOVEMBER   DECEMBER

2009:   APRIL   JUNE   JULY   AUGUST   SEPTEMBER   OCTOBER

 

NOVEMBER 2008
DATE PROJECT LOCATION & CONTACT DESCRIPTION NOTES

Thursday, November 13th

6:30 - 9:30 pm

Talk: Evolution of a Design

Northern Virginia Bead Society

   

Saturday, November 15th

9:30 am - 4:30 pm

Ootheca Cuff

Northern Virginia Bead Society

 

workshop information and application

 

Bead weaving and a small amount of basic wire working come together in a stunningly cratered double-sided cuff.  

Sunday, November 16th

9:30 am - 4:30 pm

Bhangra Fusion Bangle

Northern Virginia Bead Society

workshop information and application

Explore the vibrant fusion of jewelry-making and the colorful influence of Punjabi folk dancing costume and create a whorl of color and beauty with wire and beads. Choose materials in advance or let Rachel guide your choices in class.  

 

2008:   SEPTEMBER   OCTOBER   NOVEMBER   DECEMBER

2009:   APRIL   JUNE   JULY   AUGUST   SEPTEMBER   OCTOBER

 

DECEMBER 2008
DATE PROJECT LOCATION & CONTACT DESCRIPTION NOTES

Saturday, December 6th

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Beon Freo Needlecase

The Beading Frenzy

1001 S. El Camino Real

San Mateo, CA 94402

650-347-2323

Along with your own materials, bring willingness to experiment to this class and encrust your wooden needle case to suit your style. Student must be able to accomplish unassisted the following stitches in an even-count tube: netting, right-angle weave, herringbone, and peyote stitch. Wire experience helpful to complete tail and lid. Instruction on intermediate beadweaving and basic wire working are included. The first time this class has ever been offered.

 

2008:   OCTOBER   NOVEMBER   DECEMBER

2009:   APRIL   JUNE   AUGUST   SEPTEMBER   OCTOBER

 

APRIL 2009
DATE PROJECT LOCATION & CONTACT DESCRIPTION NOTES
Friday - Sunday, April 3rd TBA

Wire Fest

King of Prussia, PA

   

 

2008:   SEPTEMBER   OCTOBER   NOVEMBER   DECEMBER

2009:   APRIL   JUNE   JULY   AUGUST   SEPTEMBER   OCTOBER

 

JUNE 2009
DATE PROJECT LOCATION & CONTACT DESCRIPTION NOTES
Sunday, May 31st - Sunday June 7th TBA

Bead & Button Show

Midwest Airlines Center

Milwaukee, WI

   

 

2008:   SEPTEMBER   OCTOBER   NOVEMBER   DECEMBER

2009:   APRIL   JUNE   JULY   AUGUST   SEPTEMBER   OCTOBER

 

JULY 2009
DATE PROJECT LOCATION & CONTACT DESCRIPTION NOTES

Friday - Sunday

July 10th - 12th

TBA

Puget Sound Bead Festival

Tacoma, WA

   

 

2008:   SEPTEMBER   OCTOBER   NOVEMBER   DECEMBER

2009:   APRIL   JUNE   JULY   AUGUST   SEPTEMBER   OCTOBER

 

AUGUST 2009
DATE PROJECT LOCATION & CONTACT DESCRIPTION NOTES
Friday - Sunday, August 7th - 9th TBA

Central California Bead Society

   
Friday - Sunday, August 7th - 9th N/A

The American Craft Show

San Francisco, CA

   
Thursday - Sunday, August 20th - 23rd TBA

Bead Fest Philadelphia

King of Prussia, PA

   

 

2008:   SEPTEMBER   OCTOBER   NOVEMBER   DECEMBER

2009:   APRIL   JUNE   JULY   AUGUST   SEPTEMBER   OCTOBER

 

SEPTEMBER 2009
DATE PROJECT LOCATION & CONTACT DESCRIPTION NOTES
Friday - Sunday, September 24th - 27th TBA

Bead Fest Portland

Portland, OR

   

 

2008:   SEPTEMBER   OCTOBER   NOVEMBER   DECEMBER

2009:   APRIL   JUNE   JULY   AUGUST   SEPTEMBER   OCTOBER

 

OCTOBER 2009
DATE PROJECT LOCATION & CONTACT DESCRIPTION NOTES

Saturday & Sunday, October 3rd & 4th

N/A

Open Studios Art Tour

Santa Cruz, CA

   
Saturday & Sunday, October 10th & 11th N/A

Open Studios Art Tour

Santa Cruz, CA

   
Saturday & Sunday, October 17th & 18th N/A

Open Studios Art Tour

Santa Cruz, CA

   

 

2008:   SEPTEMBER   OCTOBER   NOVEMBER   DECEMBER

2009:   APRIL   JUNE   JULY   AUGUST   SEPTEMBER   OCTOBER

 

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