Bead and Button Show
Milwaukee, WI
June 1-8  MORE>>
Swarovski sponsored classes:
-Sat. June 7 (9am-5pm, with 2 hr. break) Sea Breeze
-Sun. June 8 (9am-12pm) Modern Vintage
 

International Quilt Festival
Houston, TX
October 30-November 2
George R. Brown Convention Center  MORE>>
-Wed. - Sampler, Wild Fiber Beads
-Thurs. - Sampler, Leather Eyelet Beads
-Friday (all day class) - Vintage Bracelet/Necklace
-Saturday (all day class) - Fabulous Fabric Beads
-Sun. - Sampler, Batik Beads
 

Classes
 

Sassy Silks

Come play with silks! Learn Kristal's scrumptious surface design techniques for your quilts, ATCs, wearables, scrapbooks, purses, art journals, pillows, lamp shades and anything else you dream up! Explore shading and layering colors and textures to create one of kind silks.

Shhhhh, Sassy Silky Secrets

Kristal, inventor of Sassy Silkies, divulges her long kept secret of making hand-painted silk scroll beads. You'll learn how to paint and construct white silk into these colorful & durable embellishments for your jewelry, quilts, wearables, scrapbooks and altered book making.

Silk Dragonfly Purse

Learn Kristal's scrumptious surface design techniques you can use later for your scrapbooks, jewelry, quilts, ATCs, wearables, purses, art journals, pillows, and lamp shades. Explore shading and layering colors and textures to create one of kind silks on Day 1. Day 2 will be spent embellishing your elegant purse with loads of Swarovski crystals and flat backs. No experience necessary to create this beautiful work of art!

Pearl Necklace/Sassy Tahitian Necklace

Create this stunning Swarovski design combining authentic Swarovski crystals, pearls and Sassy Silkies hand crafted silk scrolls. Feel the ambiance of warm sand, pristine sea shells and a beautifully calming ocean lapping at your feet. Very simple stringing techniques are used in this project and its actually easier than it looks.

Copper Embellishments

Make these hip hammered, heat treated copper embellishments to use in journals, greeting cards, scrapbooking & jewelry making projects to name a few. Its fun & easy. Once you know the techniques and tips, you'll be hooked! You pick the stamps and well emboss and hammer away!

Create a variety of charms to embellish quilts, wearables, scrapbooks and jewelry. Explore making paper clay buttons and pins, metals, resin and other materials. Make your own personalized Handmade By tags to customize your masterpiece! Well make Dangling Dragonflies with Swarovski crystals to add a 3rd dimension to your creative projects.

Mini Silk Lampshade

Assemble this hand-painted silk lampshade with Swarovski bling! You'll learn how to work with 2-part adhesive to attach flatback crystals and trims. Basic jewelry techniques are used to create custom crystal and silk scroll dangles. Prepare to be en-light-ened!

Together, you’ll explore your dreams & desires through creativity. Using gorgeous crystals, beads and bangles you’ll create your custom Dream book filled with inspiration and powerful words of your choice. Wear it as a necklace or pin keeping your dreams close to you and watch them come true! This heartfelt project is a great gift to make for someone you love, graduation or baby shower gifts. Workshop fee includes kit. Bring scissors, round nose pliers, chain nose pliers, and wire cutters.

Wild Fiber Necklace

Pick your favorite fibers and create this beautifully textured necklace featured on PBS’ Beads Baubles & Jewels TV show, using stunning fibers and Sassy Silky scroll beads.  This fun project is much easier than it looks! Once you learn the simple secrets & techniques in class use your fiber stash back home to make one for every outfit and your best friends! You’ll wear your project home! Workshop fee includes kit. Bring scissors, round nose pliers, chain nose pliers, and wire cutters.

Dominos

Yes, these are REAL dominos! You'll learn how to create these fun hand-painted & embellished dominos you can wear as a pin or necklace on your purse, hat, coat (well, you get the picture). They make great magnets or embellishments for journals and photo album covers as well.

Glass Enameling

Have you ever wanted beads a certain shade of color and cant find them on the market? Or perhaps you want a bead with gold, silver AND copper on it? Learn to make your own in a toaster oven! Well paint clear glass beads and treat them so theyre permanently colored. No kiln or torches needed! Select your favorite colors to use in all your projects, quilting, scrapbooking, jewelry, journal making...