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American Craft Week Schedule 2020
Please call Art Happens on Tarboro to reserve you spot for the classes you are interested in, so that instrucotrs have all needed supplies. Thank you! October 2 Make Exotic Flowers with Polymer Clay 10 am- 1 pm Class $60 Instructor: Myra Nicholas From flower cups with marbled swirls, to bloomsmthat are a botanist's nightmare, students will learn a variety of techniques for creating and displaying their finished flowers. Depending on style, we should have enough time and materials to create 2-4 blossoms. Sliding Knot Necklace 1-3 pm Class $45 Instructor: Kim S Joy Ever wonder how they make those Chinese Sliding Knot Necklaces and Bracelets? We will solve the mystery and you will go home with a necklace that can fit anyone! Great gift idea! October 3 Freeform Copper Necklace 10 am - 1 pm Class $45 Instructor: Kim S Joy Need to release some tension- this class will do that for you! Imagine a hammer, a bench block and copper wire, using these and beads and chain you will make a truly unique necklace. Always a student favorite. PMC Cutouts 1 - 5 pm Class $65 Instructor: Kim S Joy What is PMC? It is Precious Metal Clay- a clay that when dried and fired turns to fine silver. This amazing medium is fun to work with and beautiful to wear. We will be making a piece, cutting out pieces and stacking them elsewhere. October 4 Metal Filigree with Polymer Inlay 10 am- 12:30pm Class $40 Instructor: Myra Nicholas Learn a technique that combines the delicate structure of filigree with the inlay effect of polymer clay. The class will start with a brief lesson on coloring clay. Nugget and Bugle Necklace 2-4 pm Class $30 Instructor: Kim S Joy If beads could talk... these bugles were in the costume department at Zigfield Follies, mixed with present bugles and gemstone nuggets from mines around the world. The necklace is great to dress up or dress down, it is comfortable with a black dress or a pir of jeans. October 5 Chainmaille Earrings 10 am - 12 pm Class $25 Instructor: Kim S Joy A great way to get your feet wet with chainmaille and walk away with some fun earrings! Beaded Mini Wreath 1-3 pm Class $25 Instructor: Myra Nicholas These mini wreaths made of wire and beads make the perfect lapel pin, gift or holiday ornament and are quick and easy to make. Perfect for holiday gift giving. October 6 Jumpring and Crystal Bracelet 10 am - 1 pm Class $50 Instructor: Kim S Joy Using chain maille and wire wrapping you will go home with a cute but dressy bracelet. Get ready to get to know jump ring magic! Different colored crystals to choose from. Pin & Pendant with Filigree 1- 4 pm Class $50 Instructor: Myra Nicholas Make fabulous one of a kind pins and pendants using vintage jewelry pieces. This workshop is a creative collaboration in motion. Learn the best method of attaching, altering and using all tyes of supplied rhinestones, beads, gemstomes and a rainbow of wire for yourself, your home, your friends. You will have enough time to make about 2-3. October 7 Make a Scene with Polymer Clay 10 am- 1 pm Class $60 Instructor: Myra Nicholas Attendees will choose from a fun variety of commercial molds to create scenarios of animals and flower, trees, and a lot more. If you want to use floral and victorian molds with borders they will make a lovely adornment for a box or frame you have. Get your creative spirit jump started! Double Strand Neckalce with Soldered Pendant 1- 4 pm Class $50 Instuctor: Kim S Joy Learn how to design, layout and string a double strand necklace. The focal piece will be a soldered pendant by Kim S JoyTake home a unique necklace for yourself or to use as a gift. October 8 Button and Embroidery Floss Necklace 10 am - 1 pm Class $35 Instructor: Kim S Joy Create a multi-strand necklace with buttons and embroidery floss. You can bring your own buttons that have some meaning to you or just everyday buttons to make this necklace. Buttons will be available in the studio. Wrap Around Themed Charm Bracelet 1 - 4 pm Class $50 Instructor: Myra Nicholas Pick from a variety of themes to create your own charm bracelet. Your choice from a wide variety of colors. Charms available include: dogs, cats, holidays, food and more. Please indicate the theme you wish to use. Memory Wire fits any size wrist. October 9 Domino Bracelet 10 am- 1 pm Class $45 Instructor: KIm S Joy Feel like playing games? In this class you will learn how to dye dominoes to make a fun reversible bracelet that will fun to wear and that people will talk about. Button Pin/Pendant 1 - 4 pm Class $45 Instructor: Kim S Joy Do you have a button jar and wondering what you can make with them? In this quick class we will make pendant and pins, covered with those old buttons you can’t part with. Makes a great gift for a grandmother with a pin covered with old buttons from the grandkids outgrown clothes. Buttons will be available in class October 10 Stained Glass Pendant 10 am - 2 pm Class $45 Instructor: Kim S Joy Scrap stained glass, copper foil, lead free solder and wire = a unique stained glass pendant, and you will be able to go home with at least 2. October 11 Wired Woman 10 am -1 pm Class $50 Instructor: Myra Nicholas Have some fun!Create 3-5"wire friend that can hang out with you or you can wear it! An original kit by Myra Nicholas. The wired woman legs, torso and head are your choice. And then make her top a ruffle of beads and flowers. |
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