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The Corners at Newtown Place Shopping Center  
2 Cambridge Lane
Newtown, PA 18940
Phone: 215-579-8340  

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Bucks County Beads

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Tuesday       -  10:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday  -  10:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday      -  11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday          -  11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday      -  10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday        -  Noon - 4:00 PM
 
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JANUARY and FEBRUARY CLASS SCHEDULE:

Beading and Bead-weaving Classes (Updated 1/9/12)


Bucks County Beads has created a constantly rotating schedule of classes.  Listed below are the currently scheduled classes. (More Coming Soon!)   

Call 215-579-8340, or email: bucksbeads@verizon.net   for more information on all of the class offerings.

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Click for January 2012 Class Calendar
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Jewelry-Making Classes

BEGINNER BEADING :
Basic Stringing Class

Tuesday Afternoon, January 10th:  2:00pm-4:00pm
      
$25.00, plus materials.

Class size limited to eight.  Preregistration and prepayment required.

Become a beader, or sharpen your skills!  Have fun creating a beaded necklace of your own design while you learn all the beading basics:  design layout, use of bead board, use of beading wire, crimping, and tool and finding usage.  

Class taught by a member of the Bucks County Beads staff.

WIREWORK:
Caged Pendant
Add a Touch of Class!

Friday Afternoon, January 13th:  1:00pm-3:00pm
      
$30.00, plus materials.  Supplies for the project will be available to you at Bucks County Beads.

Class size limited to eight.  Preregistration and prepayment required.

This class teaches the classic method of jewelry-making, using Sterling Silver wire to capture and enhance a semiprecious pendant.  The choice of stones and color are yours.  You can complete this project in a single session.

Robin Frank, of Yardley, and Bucks County Beads, will be the instructor for the class.  

WIREWORK:
Coiling Around Bracelet
Fun Wireworking Class!
Saturday Morning, January 14th:  10:00am-12:00pm;
      
$35.00, plus materials.  Supplies for the project will be available to you at Bucks County Beads.

Class size limited to eight.  Preregistration and prepayment required.

This class teaches advanced wireworking techniques, and you will make this striking bracelet.  The choice of stones and color are yours.  You can complete this project in a single session.

Robin Frank, of Yardley, and Bucks County Beads, will be the instructor for the class.  

KIDS BEADING:
The Lizard Pendant
Fun Kids Class!

Saturday Afternoon, January 14th:  1:00pm-3:00pm;
      or
Saturday Afternoon, January 28th:  1:00pm-3:00pm;
      
$15.00, plus materials.  Supplies for the project will be available to you at Bucks County Beads.

Class size limited to eight.  Preregistration and prepayment required.

This class teaches kids to use wire and seed beads to make this cute little lizard.  It can be used as a pendant, or attached to a keychain.  Kids can complete this project in a single session.

Sarah McAlister, of Bucks County Beads, will be the instructor for the class.  

BEADING:
Pearl and Leather Wrap Bracelet
Wear It As A Bracelet or Necklace!

Sunday Afternoon, January 15th:  1:00pm-3:00pm;
         
$30.00, plus materials.  Supplies for the project will be available to you at Bucks County Beads.

Class size limited to eight.  Preregistration and prepayment required.

This is a real fun beading project that teaches this attractive bracelet.  This is a great project for beginners of all ages.  Another version of the popular wrap bracelet!

Gina D'Emilio, A local artisan, and member of the Bucks County Beads staff, will be the instructor for the class.

BEADING:
Rhinestone and Leather Bling Bracelet/Necklace
Make a Gift!  FREE CLASS!!

Tuesday Evening, January 17th:  6:00pm-8:00pm;
         
Free, just pay for materials.  Supplies for the project will be available to you at Bucks County Beads.

Class size limited to eight.  Preregistration and prepayment required.

This is a real fun beading project that teaches this attractive bracelet, or make it a necklace.  This is a great project for beginners of all ages.  Another version of the popular wrap bracelet!

A member of the Bucks County Beads staff, will be the instructor for the class.

WIREWORK:
Introduction to Wire

Friday Afternoon, January 20th:  3:00pm-5:00pm
         
$35.00, plus $7 kit.  Supplies for the project will be available to you at Bucks County Beads.

Class size limited to eight.  Preregistration and prepayment required.

Learn to enhance your beading projects with attractive hand worked wire enhancements.  Learn the techniques to make:
   1) the perfect eye loop.
   2) wire wrapped loop.  

Class taught by Robin Frank, a Yardley artisan, and member of the Bucks County Beads staff.

BEGINNERS LAMPWORK:
Making Glass Beads
Class Taught By Well-Known Glass Artist!!    Only One (1) Seat Left!!

Saturday Morning, January 21st:  10:00am-4:00pm;
      
$160.00, including materials.  

Class size limited to four.  Preregistration and prepayment required.

Learn the basics of making Lampwork beads!  Learn to create beautiful and unique beads through creative torch and glass techniques.

Class taught by Elizabeth Hopkins, a well-known glass artist.

METALWORK:
Sterling Silver Ring
New Class!

Sunday Afternoon, January 22nd:  1:00pm-3:00pm;
      
$40.00, plus materials.  Supplies for the project will be available to you at Bucks County Beads.

Class size limited to eight.  Preregistration and prepayment required.

This class teaches how to use Sterling Silver wire and a large Semi-precious bead to make this great ring.

Gina D'Emilio, A local artisan, and art teacher, will be the instructor for the class.

BEADWEAVING:
Fringy Bracelet
Great Gift!

Tuesday Evening, January 24th:  5:00pm-7:00pm;
      
$30.00, plus materials.  Supplies for the project will be available to you at Bucks County Beads.

Class size limited to eight.  Preregistration and prepayment required.

You will learn how to beadweave a beautiful bracelet, featuring this stunning fringy look.  

A member of the Bucks County Beads staff will be the instructor for the class.  This stunning necklace also makes a terrific gift.

METALWORK -
Colorful Chain Maile

Thursday Evening, January 26th:  6:00pm-8:00pm;
      or
Friday Afternoon, January 27th:  3:00pm-5:00pm;

$30.00, plus materials.  Supplies for the project will be available to you at Bucks County Beads.

Class size limited to eight.  Preregistration and prepayment required.

This class will teach you how to make your own jump rings using colorful aluminum wire, and then how to put them together to make this special bracelet.

Class taught by Robin Frank, a Yardley artisan, and member of the Bucks County Beads staff.

BEADING:
Beginners Holiday Snowflake Class
Fun Class!

Saturday Afternoon, January 28th:  1:00pm-3:00pm;
      
$25, plus materials.  Supplies for the project will be available to you at Bucks County Beads.

Class size limited to eight.  Preregistration and prepayment required.

This is a real fun beadweaving project that teaches you to make these sparkly fun snowflakes.

Bridget Khabbaz, a local artisan, will be the instructor for the class.

BEADING:
Big Beautiful Bling Bracelet
  NEW CLASS!!

Sunday Afternoon, January 29th:  12:30pm-2:30pm;
         
$30, plus materials.  Supplies for the project will be available to you at Bucks County Beads.

Class size limited to eight.  Preregistration and prepayment required.

This is a real fun beading project that teaches this attractive bracelet.  This is a great project for beginners of all ages.  Another version of the popular wrap bracelet!

A member of the Bucks County Beads staff, will be the instructor for the class.

BEADWEAVING -
The Swarovski Crystal Heart Pendant
Make This Beautiful Pendant!!

Saturday Afternoon, February 4th:  12:30pm-3:00pm;
         
$40, plus materials.  Supplies for the project will be available to you at Bucks County Beads.

Class size limited to eight.  Preregistration and prepayment required.

This class teaches the creation of this beautiful heart pendant, woven with Swarovski Austrian Lead Glass Crystals.

Jane Repko will be the instructor for the class.  Jane is a Washington Crossing artisan who specializes in working with seed beads.

METALWORK:
Cold Connections
New Fun Class!

Sunday Afternoon, February 12th:  12:00am-2:00pm;
      
$40.00, plus materials.  Supplies for the project will be available to you at Bucks County Beads.

Class size limited to eight.  Preregistration and prepayment required.

This class teaches the basics of metal-working without soldering, using rivets and alternative fasteners to make this charming bracelet.

Class taught by Karen Swartz, a Philadelphia-area Silversmith.

PMC:
Precious Metal Clay Workshop
New Class!!
Saturday, February 18th:  10:00am-2:00pm
      
$80.00, plus materials.  Supplies for the project will be available to you at Bucks County Beads.

Class size limited to eight.  Preregistration and prepayment required.

Learn the basics of making fine metal objects, using PMC!    What is PMC?

PMC is a pure metal (Silver, Gold, or Bronze) material in clay form.  It is water based and can be freely modeled like clay.  It is made of finely powdered pure metal, water and organic binding agents (binders).  After it is shaped, dried, and heated at a high temperature for 30 min., the binders burn off, leaving only pure metal, retaining its modeled shape.

You will create this delicate lacy heart pendant in the class, beginning with the creation of the "sacrificial" heart form made of cork clay, and ending with the finished piece, made of fine (99.9%) bronze.

Class taught by Christine Korbmacher, a Certified Precious Metal Clay Instructor.  Christine's metal-working experience began in her native Germany at age 12, with a simple copper soldered necklace, and a hammered spoon.  Many goldsmithing classes followed, until she discovered Metal Clay in 2006.  Since then, her "Spielraum" (creative room) is always with her.

Class Cancellation Policy

There are no refunds and no transfers for no-shows or for cancellations made less than three (3) days in advance of your class.  Registration is considered a final sale three (3) days prior to the date of your class.  This is because many of our instructors travel a distance, or have busy schedules, and expect to be compensated for no-shows and late cancellations.  We would be happy to transfer your fee to another class or refund the fee if you cancel more than three days in advance of the scheduled class.  If you are unable to attend at the last minute, you are welcome to send someone in your place.  If Bucks County Beads cancels a class for any reason, you will receive a prompt full refund.

 
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