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Next Meeting:  TUesday Feb 17   7:00 PM

Techniques Night!   
Note:  Non-members pay $10 which will be collected at the door.  
Everyone taking a class pays the stated kit fee to the instructor.

Note: Items for kits are purchased by the instructor on your behalf based on your registration.  If you cannot attend and you have registered, please contact the events coordinator ASAP to discuss how your kit items should be handled or to allow anyone on a waiting list to have an opportunity to attend.  If no cancellation notice is given, kit fee payment may be required.  

Registration ends when the class is full.  
Max 8 people per class.  

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Option 1:
Make Your Own Ear Wires and All in One Earrings using the Bail Forming Pliers with Pearl Blay 

Kit cost  $5   Wire spools and some tools are available for purchase

This class covers how to make your own ear wires using a very handy tool - the large bail forming pliers - as well as a simple marker pen as a mandrel.

Basic metal work such as filing and hammering will also be taught.

Two easy and quick all in one earring projects complete the lesson. One will use headpins, the other wire.

Crystal earrings colour choices: purple or topaz
Button earrings choices:  Wooden butterfly or round antiqued silver colored pewter with geometric design

Bring: chain nose pliers, round nose pliers, flush cutters, marker pen

Register for Option 1     


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Option 2: 
Dual Lucet Braided Bracelet with Roxann Blazetich-Ozols


Kit cost $5     Extra kits will be available for purchase

NOTE: Instructor will have a limited amount of hooks and tools for in class use and additional supplies for purchase if desired.

Here is an introduction to creating jewellery cords using a lucet style of braiding. You can use BEADADDICT’s dual lucet tool, the Ducette™, to learn how to make a square braid. After a couple of samples, you can make a strip that you will complete as a bracelet to wear home. The class kit will include illustrated instructions, sample fibres, findings. Several colours to choose from.

Bring: 3 mm crochet hook, scissors, measuring tape, clear nail polish/glue, magnifier if needed.

Register for Option 2


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Option 3:  TuTu Cute Earrings with Sue Henry

Kit cost $10   Extra kits be available for purchase

Using dagger beads we will beadweave a peyote TuTu and assemble with pearls and crystals to make these too cute earrings.  Various choices will be available.

Bring: Bead Mats, and a light if you can.

Register for Option 3 



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Option 4:   
Twin Bead Spiral Bracelet with Sherry Stockton

Kit fee: $5.00

Make this stunning bracelet for yourself or a loved one! 

Bring: Scissors, bead mat, task light (optional)

Register for Option 4 


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Option 5:   Textured Copper Earrings with Beth Clinton 

Kit Fee:  $10

You'll learn how to texture sheets of copper and turn it into earrings!

Bring: bail pliers, round and flat nose pliers, wire cutters, task lamp (optional)
Some tools will be available for use in class and available to purchase.

Register for Option 5


Upcoming Meetings: 

March 16: Lacy Bracelet by Jana Skladan

April 20: A presentation on metal work by Eva Sherman

Tues May 19 : Wire Working with Debbie Benninger from I.D. Jewelry and Design

June 15:  Annual General Meeting, party, garage sale and a Sue Henry project


General Meeting Information:
  • Held the third Monday of each Month
  • 7:00 - 9:00 pm
  • They are held at The Hampton Inn & Suites (beside Galaxy Cinema) 725 Imperial Road North Guelph, Ontario Canada  map
  • Meetings consist of announcements, old and new business, show & tell of member’s work, the evenings’ program, and socializing. 
  • The program can include anything from: hands-on mini-workshops from invited artists, guest speakers, demonstrations, trunk shows, road trips or informal gatherings. 
For more information about our Program or meetings, please contact
the Events Coordinator.
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For more information about our Program or meetings, please contact
the Events Coordinator.
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