Wanderlust! Bracelet Beads on Metal Encrusted Pendant The Beach Comber Beach Comber Pendants BezelMania! Old World Necklace Make Waves Rippled Netting

Workshop Information - Beadweaving The following workshops are currently being offered. Click on the titles to learn more about each class. Classes that are not held at local Bead Stores are available for in-studio Workshop Retreats which include 6  to 8 hours of instruction plus a full course dinner and wine. Jewelry Workshop Retreats at Beverly Gilberts Studio - $65 per person For more information or to reserve a date for an in-studio workshop, please contact Beverly at jewelry@gilbertdesigns.net or by phone: 425-822-2224. On The Road Workshop Schedule Wanderlust! Netting Wander with a purpose! Play with color, texture and form to create elegant, wearable art using freeform vertical netting. Create an open and airy piece or crunch and embellish to add depth and intrique. You may incorporate focal points such as bezels or large stones imbedded in the design or simply use the positive and negative spaces of the stitch as your point of interest. This class will experiment with free form style and 'bead soups', and encourage you to break rules! ... but always with an end design in mind! For more Workshop Information and Class Samples Beads on Metal Metalworking and bead weaving come together! Create striking, original pieces of art with straightforward techniques, a bead soup and a sense of whimsy. No prior metalworking or bead weaving experience is needed. For more Workshop Information and Class Samples Beads on Metal Components Metalworking and bead weaving come together!  Create colorful components with inspirations on the back using metalworking techniques, a bead soup and a sense of whimsy.  Then join and embellish to create bracelets, earrings, perhaps a decorative touch on a purse, a sweater – your imagination is the limit! For more Workshop Information and Class Samples Encrusted Pendant Make a gem filled pendant that can slide onto a metal, beaded or woven chain. Start with a netted backbone, then embellish to your hearts delight! You will also learn how to make a peyote bale. For more Workshop Information and Class Samples The Beach Comber The Beach Comber Bags bulge with treasures after a day at the beach.  Transform these finds into an extraordinary wearable / visual art with freeform techniques that will inspire you to comb the beaches!  You will learn how to encase and interconnect shells, sea glass, stones and other pieces to create flowing, organic works of art. For more Workshop Information and Class Samples Beach Comber Pendants Turn your beach combing finds into real treasures! Use a bead soup and freeform stitching to encase a piece of sea glass, pottery, shell or stone. We will also explore different approaches to showcase it as a necklace, pin or decorative embellishment. For more Workshop Information and Class Samples BezelMania!  Transform the ordinary into extraordinary! Bezel stones, buttons or flat beads then add bead embroidery, picots and more to make a dramatic centerpiece for a necklace, bracelet, purse, cushion or ...? In this class you will play with color and form and see how different stitches can flow together.  For more Workshop Information and Class Samples Old World Necklace Create Old World charm with dainty beadwork. In this class we will explore bezels with peyote reduction and surface embellishment then interconnect them with a decorative peyote chain. We will also make a bezelled clasp. For more information on this workshop and to see more class samples. Make Waves   Peyote with a splash! Play with color and bead soups to really make waves! Use this technique for bracelets or chokers and dramatically change the look by incoporating 1 huge wave or a series of ripples. No prerequisite! For more Workshop Information and Class Samples Rippled Netting Netting offers a delicate framework for displaying color and texture. In this class, we will work on two proects. We will begin with basic netting techniques and incorporate a focal point such as a bezeled button or simply embellish with pearls or other small beads. We will vary the size of the beads in the second project to produce a beautiful rippled effect.  For more Workshop Information and Class Samples The following applies to workshops held at the Gilbert Designs Studio: Jewelry Kits are available for purchase prior to and during classes - please inquire! Discounts are available for large private parties A syllabus will be sent as confirmation of payment and will include a list of the supplies you should bring to the class Cancellation Policy: Refunds of 50% will be given up to 2 weeks prior to class. I'm sorry, but due to my preparation time and expense, I am unable to honor refunds after that time. If you are unable to attend at the last minute, I will mail you the class instructions and basic supplies that are given as part of the class. You are always welcome to find a replacement if you need to cancel at any time. Please contact me for further information!