San Francisco Bead and Design Show

Soft Soldering
Instructor: Ashley Rasmussen is an accomplished Steampunk artist with a full line of Geek Jewelry Art that will be on display at the String Bead booth. She has a large following of students that draw their inspiration from her energy and uniqueness. Date & Time Friday, August 20, 1pm-4pm. Workshop Fee: $69 all materials included. Learn the basics of soft soldering while making a fun and funky bracelet. This technique is perfect for creating personalized memorabilia and jewelry for friends and family. Bring your favorite pictures and turn them into wearable art! To register for this class or for more information call 530-894-2323 or email cwitt@stringbead.com.

The Basics of Beading
Instructor: Heather Lawther, a published artist, Heather has given up her drawing career for her new passions stone, and glass. She has studied Gemology with M. Schisler for over two years focusing on semi precious stone beads. She is well grounded in all aspects of jewelry making and dedicated to teaching the fundamentals both professionally and thoroughly. Skill level: All levels. Date & Time: Friday August 20th, 1pm-4:00pm. Workshop Fee: $69 all materials included. Learn the fundamental basics of beading in this fun and informative class. From stringing materials, when and where to use them, and how to finish them off. To making the basic wire link needing for many projects. Come join us and start creating the jewelry you always wanted. To register for this class or for more information call 530-894-2323 or email cwitt@stringbead.com.

Exploring Wire
Instructor: Heather Lawther, a published artist, Heather has given up her drawing career for her new passions stone, and glass. She has studied Gemology with M. Schisler for over two years focusing on semi precious stone beads. She is well grounded in all aspects of jewelry making and dedicated to teaching the fundamentals both professionally and thoroughly. Skill level: All levels. Date & Time Friday, August 20th, 4:30pm-7:30pm Workshop Fee: $69 all materials included. Bang, bang, smash, smash, tink, tink, twist – Wire is FUN! Learn all about which tools to use and how to use them with different gauges of wire. What is gauge? Why does it matter? Come find out. We will be answering as many of your wire questions as possible like: What’s Work hardening? Dead soft/Half hard? Plated wire vs. filled. How do I get two exactly the same size? And much more! To register for this class or for more information call 530-894-2323 or email cwitt@stringbead.com.

Mixed Media
Instructor Carole Witt taught high school art in the north state for 15 years before becoming the owner of String Bead, Chico’s largest bead store. As a proud graduate of the Revere Academy of Jewelry Art, Carole, and her husband Craig, added a 1000sq.ft. fabrication shop/classroom to String Beads extensive bead and supply store increasing their ability to reach more students and share the art of jewelry making. She and her remarkable staff have a line-up of over 50 classes offered. They keep the costs low so that everyone has the opportunity to learn skills they need to follow their dreams. Skill level: All levels. Date & Time: Friday, August 20th, 4:30pm-7:30pm. Workshop Fee: $69 all materials included. Discover new ways of adding color, texture, dimension, and images to you jewelry making portfolio. Using: UV Resins, Epoxy Resins, Image Transfers, Etching, and mold making. We will demonstrate all, and you can try a few, to create a unique piece of jewelry. All Materials Included. To register for this class or for more information call 530-894-2323 or email cwitt@stringbead.com.

Cascading Cluster
Instructor: Heather Lawther, a published artist, Heather has given up her drawing career for her new passions stone, and glass. She has studied Gemology with M. Schisler for over two years focusing on semi precious stone beads. She is well grounded in all aspects of jewelry making and dedicated to teaching the fundamentals both professionally and thoroughly. Skill level: All levels. Date & Time: Saturday, August 21st, 9am-12pm. Workshop Fee: $69 materials not included (kits available). Crystals, pearls, and wire - Oh My! What to do with all those beads? Make a cascading cluster! This necklace is perfect for formal occasions and for gift giving. One of our most popular classes, You will learn the importance of spacing and how to achieve that opened-up well balanced look. To register for this class or for more information call 530-894-2323 or email cwitt@stringbead.com.

Silver Clay -The Basics
Instructor: Olivia Competente Skill: No previous instruction needed great for beginners as well advanced students needed guidance. Date and Time: Saturday August 21, 11am – 4pm. Class fee $95, includes 1 16g Packet of PMC3 and all tools needed to complete most projects in class. Love metal? Want to try a new medium. This class will cover all the basics in Silver clay- PMC (precious metal clay). Pmc is a medium that can be molded and manipulated like traditional clay, but when fired becomes a lovely piece of fine silver jewelry. From flat forms to setting a gemstone to finishing your piece. You will go home with wonderful pieces of one of a kind jewelry.

Mixed Media
Instructor Carole Witt taught high school art in the north state for 15 years before becoming the owner of String Bead, Chico’s largest bead store. As a proud graduate of the Revere Academy of Jewelry Art, Carole, and her husband Craig, added a 1000sq.ft. fabrication shop/classroom to String Beads extensive bead and supply store increasing their ability to reach more students and share the art of jewelry making. She and her remarkable staff have a line-up of over 50 classes offered. They keep the costs low so that everyone has the opportunity to learn skills they need to follow their dreams. Skill level: All levels. Date & Time: Saturday, August 21st, 1pm-4pm. Workshop Fee: $69 all materials included. Discover new ways of adding color, texture, dimension, and images to you jewelry making portfolio. Using: UV Resins, Epoxy Resins, Image Transfers, Etching, and mold making. We will demonstrate all, and you can try a few, to create a unique piece of jewelry. All Materials Included. To register for this class or for more information call 530-894-2323 or email cwitt@stringbead.com.

Etching, Punching, and Texturing
Instructor Carole Witt taught high school art in the north state for 15 years before becoming the owner of String Bead, Chico’s largest bead store. As a proud graduate of the Revere Academy of Jewelry Art, Carole, and her husband Craig, added a 1000sq.ft. fabrication shop/classroom to String Beads extensive bead and supply store increasing their ability to reach more students and share the art of jewelry making. She and her remarkable staff have a line-up of over 50 classes offered. They keep the costs low so that everyone has the opportunity to learn skills they need to follow their dreams. Skill level: All levels. Date & Time: Saturday, August 21st, 4:30pm-7:30pm. Workshop Fee: $69 some materials included. Etching patinas, and texturing are some fun techniques that give metal depth and complexity. Combined with punching you will literally start “scratching the surface” of the many ways you can start making unique and innovative jewelry. To register for this class or for more information call 530-894-2323 or email cwitt@stringbead.com.

Riveting!
Instructor: Ashley Rasmussen is an accomplished Steampunk artist with a full line of Geek Jewelry Art that will be on display at the String Bead booth. She has a large following of students that draw their inspiration from her energy and uniqueness. Skill level: All levels. Date & Time: Saturday, August 21st, 4:30pm-7:30pm. Workshop Fee: $69 all materials included. Focusing on the cold connection! With mixed media and Steampunk on the rise riveting skills are an absolute must. Cold connections will give your designs a whole new dimension. We will explore various ways of riveting, and discuss their many applications, while making a one-of-a-kind pendant. This class covers punching, texturing, drilling, and connecting metals. All Materials Included. To register for this class or for more information call 530-894-2323 or email cwitt@stringbead.com.

Cascading Cluster
Instructor: Heather Lawther, a published artist, Heather has given up her drawing career for her new passions stone, and glass. She has studied Gemology with M. Schisler for over two years focusing on semi precious stone beads. She is well grounded in all aspects of jewelry making and dedicated to teaching the fundamentals both professionally and thoroughly. Skill level: All levels. Date & Time: Sunday, August 22nd, 9am-12pm. Workshop Fee: $69 materials not included (kits available). Crystals, pearls, and wire - Oh My! What to do with all those beads? Make a cascading cluster! This necklace is perfect for formal occasions and for gift giving. One of our most popular classes, You will learn the importance of spacing and how to achieve that opened-up well balanced look. To register for this class or for more information call 530-894-2323 or email cwitt@stringbead.com.

Make Your Mark....Market Your Jewelry and Designs
Instructor: Angela Lovesmith is the fashion jewelry designer/owner of Lovestone Designs. Lovestone Designs was featured in Nordstrom for approximately 10 years and carried in over 50 stores and catalogues from here to Hawaii. Many of her designs can be seen on soap operas and gracing the necks of actresses including Vanna White on Wheel of Fortune and singing sensation Brandi. Her designs were commissioned by Vivica A. Fox for her wedding party and featured in InStyle Magazine.She was the proud owner of Lovestone Bead Store where she taught how to make your own jewelry as well as mentored new designers. The store carried very distinctive semi precious stones, with classic and unusual shapes, funky glass beads, sterling and pewter charms, beautiful fresh water pearls, exquisite glass pendants and hard to find Swarovski crystals and pendants. “I provided product that I would use as a designer for Nordstrom” Angela says. Angela Lovesmith is now a Life Coach for entrepreneurs. Coaching is an effective process to support individuals in creating something new for themselves. “I coach my clients by providing perspective and support for self-knowledge as they accomplish their business and personal goals”. Workshop Skill Level: All Levels. Workshop Fee: $75 All materials included. This workshop will help you realize your dreams as a designer trying to start a side business or a full time lucrative career. Learn how to organize your business and how to make your line store ready. You will learn how to get your designs in stores, magazines and on celebrities. Learn what the buyers are looking for and what mistakes you want to avoid. A listing of Wholesale Vendors will be available for purchase where Angela buys her product at true wholesale prices. A listing of Potential Stores will be available who carry jewelry designs. You will also learn how to finance your business successfully by speaking to a business accountant. Here is what past students have to say: “Angela has a wealth of knowledge. She has a way to pull out the creativity inside you. She helped me launch Nikki Rose and it is a huge success!” “She is very helpful with ways to position your creations for all to love and purchase.” “The information I received, I can use for a lifetime….” You are encouraged to bring any finished jewelry designs, products, ideas or pictures with you to share at the workshop but it is not required. To register or for more information please contact Angela at alovesmith@socal.rr.com or call at 818.388.3625.