Originals - Beads, Findings, Minerals, Jewelry, Classes

We offer a wide range of classes for both veteran and novice jewelry artist. Learn the latest techniques with hands on instructions and inspiration. All tools are provided for use during class. Classes are also available for private sessions as well as for parties! Call 210- 490-7625 for questions.

Note: Space is limited, so register early! All classes must be paid in advance. Contact the store with your information to hold your space and to get pricing for supplies. There is a $20 non-refundable deposit on all 3-4 hour classes and a $40 non-refundable deposit required on all 5-8 hour classes. Classes must be paid in full 24 hours prior to class to continue to reserve your space. Classes are subject to change.

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Beginning • 3 Hour Class
$20 (Supply Estimate $20)
April 5, 19 & May 10, May 24 & June 1, 14, 28 • 10am to 1pm
April 14 • 12pm to 4pm
April 25 • 3pm to 6pm
This class is designed for the beginning jewelry artist. Make a single strand necklace and a pair of earrings. Learn jewelry design and learn to professionally finish a necklace. You will also make earrings. These techniques will launch you confidently into the world of bead stringing and design in just three hours.
Instructor: Katie Holland

All Levels • 3 Hour Class
$25 (Supply Estimate $16)
April 19 & May 24 & June 28 • 2pm to 5pm
Learn to hand knot pearls and beads for the heirloom style fluid necklace or bracelet. The kit gives you tweezers, awl, silk and pearls to use and take home.
Instructor: Katie Holland

All Levels • 3 Hour Class
$40 (Supply Estimate $15)
April 21 • 12pm to 4pm
Learn the ancient Japanese braiding technique with many strands of crystals, fibers and seed beads.
Instructor: Sue Charette-Hood

All Levels • 3 Hour Class
$20 (Supply Est. $10)
April 5 & May 10 & June 1, 14 • 2pm to 5pm
Learn this easy method of weaving crystals and leather to produce a stunning bracelet. This bracelet is hot, hot, hot!
Instructor: Katie Holland

All Levels • 4 Hour Class
$30 (Supply Estimate $13)
April 6 & May 11 & June 22 • 10am to 2pm
This class is the first step to making fabulous wire work. You will learn to make different kinds of ear wires and create four beautiful earrings using techniques such as spiraling, making loops, hammering, and wrapping beads.
Instructor: Kimberly Berlin

All Levels • 4 Hour Class
$30 (Supply Estimate $13)
April 6 & June 22 • 3pm to 7pm
May 26 • 12pm to 4pm
Use multiple skills such as hammering, looping, and spiraling to create six new links. Put them all together to form a beautiful necklace sampler.
Instructor: Kimberly Berlin

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Intermediate. - 4 Hour Class
$40 (Kit Estimate $15)
April 27 • 2pm to 6pm
May 25 • 10am to 2pm
June 23 • 12pm to 4pm
Learn to build a frame, add a bail, sew in embellishments, hammer, and loop to make a one of a kind pendant. Add new skills to your wire-working toolbox.
Instructor: Kimberly Berlin

Intermediate To Advanced • 4 Hour Class
$40 (Supply Estimate $32)
April 7 • 12pm to 4pm
May 11 • 3pm to 7pm
June 12 • 10am to 2pm
Using a standard onyx cabochon learn the basics of wire wrapping cabochons working with square wire and half-round wire. These skills can easily be adapted to accommodate any cabochon shape.
Instructor: Kimberly Berlin

Intermediate • 2 Hour Class
$25 (Kit Estimate $17)
April 27 • 10am to 12pm
May 12 • 12pm to 2pm
June 29 • 4pm to 6pm
If you like wire wrapping, take it to a new level and make your own rings. This beginner and intermediate class introduces you to three different ring patterns. These fabulous rings are made with sterling silver, copper and Swarovski Crystals.
Instructor: Kimberly Berlin

Intermediate - 3 Hour Class
$40 (Kit Est. $17)
April 28 • 12pm to 4pm
May 15 & June 29 • 10am to 2pm
Learn to use a coiling gizmo, create chain, and make a hook. Create a fabulous mixed metal coiled bead and chain linked bracelet. Instructor: Kimberly Berlin

All Levels • 3 Hour Class
$30 (Kit Est. $12)
May 31, June 21 • 10am to 1pm
June 2 • 12pm to 3pm
Learn to stamp while creating a one of a kind bracelet. In this class you will learn how to stamp on curved and straight lines. Stamp a favorite saying, special dates, or your children’s names.
Instructor: Katie Holland

$P\Prong Set Pendant$

All Levels • 3 Hour Class
$40 (Kit Est. $20 plus stone)
April 13 • 3pm to 6pm
April 25, May 23 & June 27 • 6pm to 9pm
Learn how to attach a stone to your metal work using tab prongs. In this class you will learn how cut, texture, rivet, and create a prong setting out of sheet metal! Students will design a pendant around a stone their choice, no two pieces will ever be a like.
Instructor: Katie Holland

All Levels • 3 Hour Class
$40 (Kit Est. $15)
April 13 & 10am to 1pm
May 9 • 6pm to 9pm
June 15 & 10am to 1pm
Fuse glass to metal with this popular and fun technique!
Learn how to torch fire enamel as well as how to add patterns to your enameling. Student will walk out with several piece that can be incorporated into pendants and earrings.
Instructor: Katie Holland

All Levels • 3 Hr. Class
$40 (Kit Estimate $17)
May 31 & June 15, 21 • 2pm to 5pm
April 11 • 6pm to 9pm
This is a great fun class for beginners to metal. No glue, no solder just wonderful cold connections. You will cut and texture copper and brass sheet using a variety of texture hammers. Learn to make rivets to hold you pieces together. Learn to add a patina. There will be several shapes to choose from and each piece will come out different
Instructor: Katie Holland

Beginner
$300 (includes supplies)
Two Day Workshop
April 13 & 14 • 10am to 6pm (two day workshop)
All stones, silver, supplies and tools are furnished for the class. You will learn how to solder sterling silver. You will design a pendant or a ring, make a bezel, solder it together, set the stone, and polish your projects. This is not just a project class. You will be learning good basic skills that will allow you to make many different projects. Class fee $300.00 (includes supplies) *Two Day Workshop*
Instructor: Barbara Garrett

$85.00 (includes supplies and tools)
One Day Workshop • 6 Hour Class
June 16 • 10am to 5pm
Learn to create easy soldered earrings. Learn the basics of soldering sterling silver and mixed metals in this class and take home several wonderful earrings for yourself or for friends. Class fee $85.00 * Includes supplies and tools * One Day Workshop 10-5
Instructor: Barbara Garrett

Intermediate Silversmithing Class – Wide Band Ring
Intermediate
$150 (supplies included)
One Day Workshop
Coming Soon
The wide band ring is the perfect one day class to build on your soldering skills. Reinforce your skills in stone setting and polishing and learn to design and texture a wide band ring. This is a one day intermediate class. It is required that you have taken beginning silversmithing with Barbara Garrett or Don Norris. All silver, supplies and tools are furnished for the class.
Instructor: Barbara Garrett

All Levels • 4 Hour Class
$40 (Kit Est. $25)
May 19 • 12pm to 4pm
Learn a combination of stitches to make this new tila bangle bracelet.
Instructor: Sue Charette-Hood

All Levels • 3 Hour Class
$35 (Supply Estimate $15)
June 8 • 10am to 1:30pm
Bead a spiral staircase of pearls, crystals and seed beads for your wrist
using a modified spiral technique. This is an incredibly comfortable and stunning bracelet. Instructor: Sue Charette-Hood

Intermediate Level • 4 Hour Class
$35 (Kit $15)
Coming Soon
Learn a very easy right angle weave technique to create a sparkly necklace of crystals and pearls as published in Beadwork magazine stitching.
Instructor: Sue Charette-Hood

Intermediate/Advanced • 3 Hour Class
$35.00 (Kit Est. $15)
May 18 • 10am to 1:30pm
Learn a netting technique using sead beads and 3mm crystals to create a bracelet of circles. Instructions to make earrings & a ring and the beaded clasp are included.
Instructor: Sue Charette-Hood

Red River Soutache & Silver Silk NecklaRed River Soutache & Silver Silk Necklace

Intermediate • 4 Hour Class
$40 (Kit $15)
June 9 • 12pm to 4pm
Learn how to stitch the new 4.8mm flat non-tarnish knitted wire chain called “SilverSilk” following the “Soutache” technique to bezel a glass square bead with pearls and crystals to create a totally unique pendant that combines the eastern and western jewelry designs.
Instructor: Sue Charette-Hood

Raw Raw Raw Crystal & Pearl Bracelet Class

All Levels • 3 Hr. Class
$35 (Kit Estimate $20)
April 20 • 10am to 1:30pm
Learn to stitch this elegant and easy bracelet using the right angle weave technique in just a few hours. You will want to make a lot of these beauties!
Instructor: Sue Charette-Hood

All Levels • 3 Hr. Class
$35 (Kit Estimate $15)
May 18 • 2pm to 5:30pm
Learn how to stitch the new 3mm round non-tarnish knitted chain of SilverSilk around a row of pearls to create an amazing and comfortable bracelet. This design combines the new Soutache technique.
Instructor:: Sue Charette-Hood

All Levels • 3 Hr. Class
$40 (Kit Estimate $15)
April 20 • 2pm to 5:30pm
June 8 • 2pm to 5:30pm
Learn how easy it is to stitch a bezel for a Swarovski crystal rivoli to create a pendant and earrings using the new Twin 2 hole beads.
Instructor: Sue Charette-Hood

All Levels
Each Class is $20 or Three Classes for $45 (Plus Supplies)
Classes held on Tuesdays - See class schedule available in the store for details
Learn from a master. Learn bead stitching in an easy 1.5 hour workshop with Sue Charette-Hood. Sue is offering workshops in Bead Stitching every Tuesday from 4pm to 5:30. Each workshop is $20 or you can purchase any three workshops for $45. You can see samples of over ten unique designs in the store. A schedule is available in the store for more details.
Instructor: Sue Charette-Hood