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I'll be teaching all across the country and soon at my local community center. Click here to view my current travel schedule. I'll be posting times and places for more classes once I get home again in June.

Classes are taught by Amy Loh-Kupser of i-bead.com. When you come to the class, you will also get to enjoy a private trunk show of all her amulet designs, PLUS be able to shop for kits, books, beads and more!

Classes include ALL the materials and supplies and instruction sheet to complete your project. Please arrive at least 30 minutes before the class to select your beads, there is lots and lots to choose from! The only class that does not include everything is the Art Fiber Necklace, you will need to bring a focal or two or more to match up to the fibers for the class.

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Crystal Weave Bracelet
Class Fee:  $48

This bracelet is shown using 4mm or 6mm Fire Polish Crystals with accent beads and Sterling Silver caps and toggle.

For the class, you will choose either 4mm or 6mm Fire Polish Crystal, in one color or you can mix since you'll use from 174-222 crystals depending upon which size crystal you choose. Plus accent Size 11 or Size 8 Seed Beads, and receive Sterling Silver End Caps and Toggles to finish this beautiful project. Great for beginners or advanced beaders. This is a fast project!

Crystal Flower Links
Class Fee:  $30

This delicate bracelet is quick to make once you've created your first one. You will choose from two different colors of 6mm Fire Polish Crystals, Size 8 and Size 11 Seed Beads. It takes on a completely different look depending upon your color choice.

Delicate Flowering Vine
Class Fee:  $30

Great technique to learn and build on. This is just one of many variations you can make with this bracelet pattern. It can be as delicate as the above design, or you can add, and add, and add until you hae a wild and crazy garden bracelet.

You choose two different Czech pressed glass flower shapes, one leaf shape, a Green mix of Size 11 and Size 8 Seed Beads, and one accent color in Size 11 Seed Beads.

Hollow Beaded Beads
Original Design by Donna M. Palmer
Class Fee:  $30

Learn to make these fun Hollow Beaded Beads, no form needed! Original design by Donna M. Palmer, she has graciously allowed me to teach this design on the East Coast. You will learn the basic shape and then how to add to it to make an even more elaborate design. These are beautiful by themselves on a chain or with multiples on a necklace. You will make three complete beads in class.

Figure 8 Bracelet
Original design from a Japanese Pattern, Translated by Donna M. Palmer
Class Fee:  $40

This is a classic Victorian style bracelet shown using Swarovski Crystals. The class uses 6mm & 4mm Firepolish Crystal instead, it helps keep the cost down. Othewise the crystals alone would be more than the class fee! Accent Size 11 seed beads and a sterling silver toggle clasp will finish off this elegant bracelet.

Tubular Peyote
Class Fee:  $30

Create your own Geoceleste Needlecase with your choice of three delica colors. This versatile stitch can be used to make amulet bags (shown on right), accents for necklaces, and more.

Class includes instruction sheet, your choice of three colors of delicas, needlecase, needles and thread. You will learn how to read a pattern, and how to start any project quickly and easily, plus how to decrease to close the ends of the needlecase.

Art Fiber Necklace
Class Fee:  $30 (Does not include the focal bead)

Ever wonder what to do with those beautiful but large center pieces, this is it! The Art Fiber balances large focals while not adding a lot of weight to the necklace so that you get the best of both worlds. A bold and exciting necklace, yet light and comfortable.

Class includes instruction booklet, Art Fiber of your choice, silky or with eyelash, matching or contrasing accent beads, needle and thread. Bring a selection of focals from your collection to class, or choose one at the trunk show before class.

Right Angle Weave with Crystals
Class Fee:  $35

This is a great cuff bracelet design, you can even add more rows for more sparkle and drama. Shown above using 6mm Fire Polish Crystal it is also lovely using smaller 4mm Crystals which gives it a more delicate look.

Class includes your choice of 6mm Fire Polish Crystal, Size 11 Seed Beads and instruction sheet for future reference.

Twisted Herringbone
Class Fee:  $30

This bead stitch creates a soft and flexible bracelet or necklace reminiscent of a crocheted rope. But on this project you don't have to string all your beads in advance, you add them as you go. You can vary the size of beads and the shapes to create many different looks.

Hugs & Kisses
Original Design by J-ME of Wild Things Beads
Class Fee:  $30

This fun design can be made in a variety of colors. Your choice of 6mm Fire Polish Crystal and Size 11 Seed Beads can make it an elegant evening iece, a holiday favorite, or an everyday fun to wear piece.

Spiral Rope
Class Fee:  $30

The spiral rope is a great bead stitch to use for a nice soft flexible necklace. You can use many different kinds of beads and shapes to create an infinate number of variations that all look different and yet are the same stitch.

If you already know the stitch, but don't know how to vary it, come take the class and we'll explore the possibilities!

Class includes your choice of Size 8 and Size 11 Seed Beads and instruction sheet.

Crystal Drops Necklace
Class Fee:  $45

This elegant necklace is a combination of three different repeats. It is a beautiful necklace for evening wear and even to be used as a wedding necklace.

This is an INTERMEDIATE class, not for beginners. A good introduction to this style of beading is the Hugs & Kisses Bracelet. Once you've done that, you can move on to this as a second project.

You will not finish this project in class, it takes about 6 hours to complete.

This piece uses three colors of 6mm Czech Fire Polish Crystal, Size 8/0 seed beads and Size 11/0 seed beads.