Workshops
Supply lists and kit information will be sent to registered attendees. You'll have the option of buying a class project kit from the instructor or providing your own materials for the workshop.
Gizmo
Sherry Serafini © 2020
One day class - All levels
"A wise old owl sat on an oak; The more he saw the less he spoke; The less he spoke the more he heard; Why aren’t we like that wise old bird?” ~Unknown
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Symbolically the owl represents Intuition, ability to see what others do not see
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The presence of the owl announces change
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Capacity to see beyond deceit and masks
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Wisdom
Beautifully handcrafted owl by Nicole St. Laurent is the focal of this bead embroidered cuff. A variety of shaped beads, crystals and cabs are stitched to enhance the curves of the owl. All components are done separately allowing you to choose if you want a pendant or a cuff. Cuff base is the wonderful cork fabric.
Lyra
Beki Haley © 2020
One day class - intermediate
Prerequisites - Peyote, Modified Netting, Modified RAW
ability to work with 15° seed beads
Lyra - In Greek mythology, Lyra represents the lyre of Orpheus. Made by Hermes from a tortoise shell, given to Apollo as a bargain, it was said to be the first lyre ever produced. Orpheus's music was said to be so great that even inanimate objects such as trees, streams, and rocks could be charmed.
You'll create this charming necklace using several techniques including Peyote, Modified Netting and heavily Modified Right Angle Weave. Or you may choose to create just the pendant portion and let it hang gracefully from a silk ribbon or chain.
You should have an ability to work with size 15° seed beads.
Santa Maria del Fiore
Maggie Meister © 2020
One day class - Intermediate to Advanced
Prerequisites - must be proficient in CRAW (Cubic Right Angle Weave)
It is not a secret that I am fascinated by ancient mosaics, frescoes, and architecture from the Ancient, Medieval, and Renaissance Eras. The dome in Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence – designed by Filippo Brunelleschi during the beginning of the Renaissance. The work began in 1420 and completed in 1436.
Santa Mario del Fiore Lariat is inspired by the dome of the Cathedral in Florence. The lariat is made with Peyote Stitch, Cubic Right Angle Weave (CRAW), and Chenille Stitch. It focuses on combining the stitches and how to switch from one
to the other as the project requires. Last summer, I purchased some lovely silk tassels from Morocco. I wanted to use them in a special project. The Chenille Stitch “Chain” is inspired by the detailed ropes found in Cathedrals. The cupola is
a “tassel cover” made with CRAW and peyote.
The lariat is approximately 20 inches long with high quality Cubic Zirconias, Glass Pearls. A shorter and smaller version will also be available as a kit.
Designed for the Coastal Maine Retreat 2021
There will be three color ways to be ordered prior to the retreat.
Optional Workshops
Belle Mabel
Marcia DeCoster © 2020
3 hour class - All levels
Thursday Afternoon 2-5pm
Friday Evening 7-10 pm
This beautiful pendant features a vintage Swarovski stone with huge color and shine! This vitrail medium sample has a depth of color not seen in the modern stones. The pendant is created with a herringbone bead woven surround and the use of an art deco filigree It is finished with a Swarovski pendant and a beautiful silk ribbon for hanging. The back is a lovely metallic leather.
Kit will be mandatory as the vintage Swarovski is not readily available.
Two additional kit colors will feature a heliotrope and a bermuda blue stone.
Wordplay
Marcia DeCoster © 2020
3 hour class - All levels
Saturday Evening 7-10 pm
There will be a large selection of words to choose from. After picking your shrink plastic word you’ll decide to leave it as a teardrop or change the shape with scissors. Next you will be adding color and design elements and then shrink your unique piece of art. You’ll then choose from a large selection of accent beads and findings to make your perfect earrings.
Class fee + First pair of earrings $45
Time permitting you may make a second pair for $30