Classes
Gwenevere's Cuff
Make this lacy cuff bracelet using Vicki’s special easy Right Angle Weave variation. New beaders, use 11º seed beads and 4 mm crystals for a beautiful and MUCH easier to learn version (it’s easier to see the bigger beads). Experienced beaders can use 14ºs and 3 mm crystals for a truly delicate look.
Skill Level: Beginner
Saturday, May 17th, 2008 - 10:30 to 3:30
Contact: Beads 'N More
Massillon, Ohio
330-834-1981
1809 Lincoln Way E Massillon, OH 44646
Ear Swirls
Use pearls, semi-precious beads or crystals for glamorous earrings that swirl up your ears.
Skill level: Intermediate - Student should have basic wireworking skills
Friday, May 23rd, 2008 - 1:00
Contact: 1 Stop Bead Shop
JoAnn's Shopping Center
Sawmill & 161
2752 Festival Lane
Columbus, Ohio
614.573.6452
Crazy Beads
These crazy little beads have only a few rules. They’re worked in Peyote Stitch, and are quick to make. You’ll learn a lot about combining beads from playing with different shapes and sizes of seed beads, so have fun!
Skill level: Beginner
Friday, May 23rd, 2008 - 6:00 to 9:00
Contact: 1 Stop Bead Shop
JoAnn's Shopping Center
Sawmill & 161
2752 Festival Lane
Columbus, Ohio
614.573.6452
Harlequin Bracelet
har-le-quin - adj. Patterned with vividly colored diamond shapes.
Whether you use bright or subtle colors, this delightful peyote-stitched bracelet is deceptively easy to make. Vicki will also show you a clever triangular toggle clasp, plus a square variation.
Skill level: Intermediate - Student should be familiar with basic Peyote stitch
Saturday, May 24th, 2008 - 10:00am
Contact: 1 Stop Bead Shop
JoAnn's Shopping Center
Sawmill & 161
2752 Festival Lane
Columbus, Ohio
614.573.6452
info@1stopbeadshop.com
Harlequin Bracelet
with Triangle Toggle
har-le-quin - adj. Patterned with vividly colored diamond shapes.
Whether you use bright or subtle colors, this delightful peyote-stitched bracelet is deceptively easy to make. Vicki will also show you a clever triangular toggle clasp, plus a square variation.
Skill level: Intermediate - Student should be familiar with basic Peyote stitch
Saturday, June 7th, 2008 - 11:00 to 4:00
Contact: Crystal Bead Bazaar
crystalbead@city-net.com412-687-1513
4504 Butler St. Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Wishing Stars
Make a Wish! Let Vicki show you how to make these adorable little stars in your favorite birthstone colors then connect them to make dainty sparkling jewelry you'll be happy to wear or give as gifts. The stars work up quickly, and there are so many ways to join them!
Skill level: beginner.
Sunday, June 8th, 2008 - 11:00 to 1:30
Contact: Crystal Bead Bazaar
412-687-1513
4504 Butler St. Pittsburgh, PA 15201Luv Cuff
Bead a bunch of cute, sweet, puffy heart beads using Peyote Stitch,
then string up a delightful cuff full of luv!
Sunday, June 8th - 2:00 to 5:00
Contact: Crystal Bead Bazaar
412-687-1513
4504 Butler St. Pittsburgh, PA 15201Phoenix Feather Earrings
2 - Three hour classes
Class One: Make a sweet Peyote stitched Swirly Bead to top the feather.
Class Two: Create these fiery Phoenix Feathers with Peyote stitch using a modifed Russian Leaf technique.
Take either or both classes. Save $5.00 when you sign up and pay for both classes at the same time.
Skill Level: Intermediate. Student should be familiar with Peyote stitch, and increasing and decreasing techniques.
Swirly Bead - Thursday, June 12th, 2008 - 6:00 to 9:00pm
Phoenix Feathers - Thursday, June 19th, 2008 - 6:00 to 9:00pm
Contact: Beads 'N More
Massillon, Ohio
330-834-1981
1809 Lincoln Way E Massillon, OH 44646
Wishing Stars
Make a Wish! Let Vicki show you how to make these adorable little stars in your favorite birthstone colors then connect them to make dainty sparkling jewelry you'll be happy to wear or give as gifts. The stars work up quickly, and there are so many ways to join them!
Skill level: beginner.
Saturday, June 14th, 2008 - 10:30 to 1:30
Contact: Beads 'N More
Massillon, Ohio
330-834-1981
1809 Lincoln Way E Massillon, OH 44646
TinyPouch
Bead a tiny amulet pouch, using Even Count Peyote Stitch. This class will focus on following a pattern. The body of the pouch can be completed in class.We will also discuss fringing and neck chain techniques. One pattern per student included with each class - Lots to choose from!
Skill Level: Beginner
Saturday, June 28th -11:00 to 5:00
Contact: Crystal Bead Bazaar
412-687-1513
4504 Butler St. Pittsburgh, PA 15201Gwenevere's Cuff
Make this lacy cuff bracelet using Vicki’s special easy Right Angle Weave variation. New beaders, use 11º seed beads and 4 mm crystals for a beautiful and MUCH easier to learn version (it’s easier to see the bigger beads). Experienced beaders can use 14ºs and 3 mm crystals for a truly delicate look.
Skill Level: Beginner
Sunday, June 29th - 11:00 to 4:00
Contact: Crystal Bead Bazaar
412-687-1513
4504 Butler St. Pittsburgh, PA 15201Professional Knotting Techniques
Vicki will show you how fun and easy it is to knot your pearls like the professionals do! Add value and security to any necklace, and enjoy the beautiful drape of a knotted necklace. Vicki will cover thread selection, and different ways to end your necklace or bracelet.
You can finish a bracelet in class, but you will use this same knot lots of times in your other stringing projects.
Skill Level: Beginner
Thursday, June 10th, 2008 - 6:00 to 9:00 pm
Contact: Beads 'N More
Massillon, Ohio
330-834-1981
1809 Lincoln Way E Massillon, OH 44646
Phoenix Feather Earrings
2 - Three hour classes
Class One: Make a sweet Peyote stitched Swirly Bead to top the feather.
Class Two: Create these fiery Phoenix Feathers with Peyote stitch using a modifed Russian Leaf technique.
Take either or both classes. Save $5.00 when you sign up and pay for both classes at the same time.
Skill Level: Intermediate. Student should be familiar with Peyote stitch, and increasing and decreasing techniques.
Swirly Bead - Saturday, July 12th, 2008 - 10:00 to 1:00
Phoenix Feathers - Saturday, June 19th, 2008 - 2:00 to 5:00pm
Contact: Beads 'N More
Massillon, Ohio
330-834-1981
1809 Lincoln Way E Massillon, OH 44646
Ndebele Crown Vessels
Make a pair of tiny crown-shaped nesting vessels out of tubular Herringbone Stitch. You’ll learn both Circular (flat) and Tubular Herringbone, as well as increasing, and should complete at least one vessel in class.
Skill level: Intermediate - Student should be familiar with basic beading techniques. Knowledge of Herringbone Stitch not necessary.
Saturday, June 19th, 2008 - 10:30 to 3:30
Contact: Beads 'N More
Massillon, Ohio
330-834-1981
1809 Lincoln Way E Massillon, OH 44646
Toggle Bouquet
Wonder how to beautifully finish your necklaces and bracelets, without a store-bought clasp? Vicki will show you how to make dainty, floral inspired, mix and match toggle clasps, using a variety of techniques. Use one to dress up a plain choker, or bead up a whole bunch to toggle together for a bouquet of a bracelet.
Skill level: Intermediate - Student should be familiar with basic beading stitches.
Saturday, June 26th, 2008 - 10:30 to 3:30
Contact: Beads 'N More
Massillon, Ohio
330-834-1981
1809 Lincoln Way E Massillon, OH 44646
I'll be teaching these 2 classes at the Bead Fest in Philadelphia!
Beaded Bubble Bottle
Saturday, August 23rd, 2008 - 9 to 4
We’ll use Right Angle Weave and recycle a small ginseng bottle to make this lavishly fringed amphora, suitable for holding bubbles or essential oils.
Skill Level: Intermediate - Student should be familiar with Right Angle Weave
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Harlequin Bracelet
with Triangular Toggle
Sunday, August 24th, 2008 - 9 to 4
har-le-quin - adj. Patterned with vividly colored diamond shapes.
Whether you use bright or subtle colors, this delightful peyote-stitched bracelet is deceptively easy to make. Vicki will also show you a clever triangular toggle clasp, plus a square variation.
Skill level: Intermediate - Student should be familiar with basic Peyote stitch
Contact: Bead Fest
classregistration@interweave.com
Teaching Info
I've been joyfully sharing beading techniques for over 30 years. My first class was teaching Brownies how to make a beaded barrette. My first "Official" beading class was teaching basic jewelry making for The Shepherdess in San Diego in the mid-80's. Since then, I've taught many techniques and projects all over the country, written and co-written 7 beadwork books, and twice been a guest artist on the DIY Jewelry Making show. I really enjoy inspiring others to make something beautiful.
Bead stores, Bead societies, Needlework groups and other interested beadfreaks can E-mail me for booking information, or call me at 760-633-1247.
Private Classes
Your Very Own Beadwork Coach!
If you're in the NE Ohio area, I'm available for Private Classes. Fees are 25.00 an hour, with a 2 hour minimum, in my home or yours. (I'm in Diamond, Ohio.) Bring along a friend or two for an additional 15.00 per person, per hour.
E-mail me for an appointment, or call me at 760-633-1247.
Some of you know that I taped a segment for the DIY JEWELRY MAKING SHOW (# Hi-Tech Beading - Episode DJMK-403) in February, 2003.
Hi-Tech Beading
Here's the pattern for the Bracelet.
Did you know I taped another one in October of 2004? Titled "The Jewelry Bug - Episode DJMK-611",
The Jewelry Bug
Last updated: 5/6/08 email Vicki ©2006, 2007 Vicki Star