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August 2010
September & October 2010 classes are currently being scheduled for both Knits & Pearls, and Sticks & Stones. Schedules will be released the third or fourth week of August. Please contact those stores or e-mail me if you have a class request.

Current Classes:


Knits & Pearls:
• Jewelry Basics (design, stringing, loop-and-wrap)
   Tuesday August 24th, 6-8pm
• Byzantine Weave Bracelet (chain maille)
   Wednesday August 18th, 6-8pm
• Beginning Micro-torch Soldering
   Saturday August 28th, 1-4pm
• Lampworking I & II
   Saturday September 4th, 10:30a-12:30p(I), 1:30-4:30p(II)

For more detail, please see the Knits & Pearls website.

Supply Information:

You must buy supplies at the store where the class will be held; class descriptions will list items to be brought from home. Supplies and tools previously purchased there can (and should) be used for other classes. Prices below are approximate, call the store where the class will be held for exact pricing of supplies and tools.

To get a list of supplies for a class, take a look at the new supply list page. If the supply list has not been updated for the class you're interested in, please e-mail Julie.
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Upcoming Classes:
Please e-mail me or contact the store closest to you to request a class you'd like to take!
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Previous Classes:

  • Byzantine Chain Bracelet
         Monday, August 13, 2007 - 6:00pm
         Saturday, May 17, 2008 - 1:30pm
  • Chinese Knotting
         Saturday, November 17, 2007 - 10:00am
  • Coiled Wire Jewelry
         Saturday, October 20, 2007 - 1:30pm
  • Copper Enameling
         Saturday, December 9, 2006 - 1:00pm
         Saturday, February 17, 2007 - 10:00am
         Saturday, March 31, 2007 - 1:00pm
         Saturday, June 2, 2007 - 10:00am
         Saturday, October 6, 2007 - 1:30pm
         Saturday, January 26, 2008 - 1:30pm
  • Crazy Wire Rings
         Saturday, May 31, 2008 - 10:00am
  • Fun With Wire
         Saturday, August 18, 2007 - 10:00am
         Saturday, March 29, 2008 -1:30pm
         Saturday, September 27, 2008 - 10:00am
  • Fused Glass Pendants
         Saturday, December 9, 2006 - 10:00am
         Saturday, February 17, 2007 -1:00pm
         Saturday, March 31, 2007 - 10:00am
         Saturday, June 2, 2007 - 1:30pm
         Saturday, October 6, 2007 - 10:00am
         Saturday, January 26, 2007 - 10:00am
         Saturday, November 15, 2008 - 1:30pm (Tack Fusing)
  • Jewelry-Making Basics
         Tuesday, June 12, 2007 - 9am & 2:30pm
         (South Central College, Mankato)
  • Lampworking Basics I & II
         Saturday, April 14, 2007 - 10am
         Saturday, February 23, 2008 - 10:00am(I)/1:30pm(II)
         Saturday, October 18, 2008 - 10:00am(I)/1:30pm(II)
  • Metal Stamping
         Saturday, June 21, 2008 - 10:00am
         Saturday, August 16, 2008 - 10:00am
         Saturday, November 15, 2008 - 10:00am
  • Resin Treasures
         Saturday, April 12, 2007 - 1:30pm
  • (It's) Riveting
         Saturday, June 21, 2008 - 1:30pm
  • Saw Puzzling
         Saturday, August 16, 2008 - 1:30pm
  • (All) Sawed Up
         Saturday, June 14, 2008 - 10:00am
  • (Iron) Soldered Microscope Slide Pendants
         Thursday, August 30, 2007 - 6:00pm
         Saturday, December 17, 2007 - 1:30pm
  • (Basic) Soldered Bangle
         Saturday, October 11, 2008 - 10:00am
  • (Advanced) Swirly Soldered Ring with Stone
         Saturday, October 11, 2008 - 1:30pm
  • (Basic) Soldering: Earrings
         Saturday, November 22, 2008 - 10:00am
  • (Beginning) Soldering: Funky Necklace
         Saturday, August 2, 2008 - 10:00am
  • (Intermediate) Soldering: Scrap Pendant
         Saturday, August 2, 2008 - 1:30pm
  • (Intermediate) Torch Soldered Bangle
         Saturday, April 12, 2007 - 10:00am
  • (Basic) Torch Soldered Bracelet
         Saturday, August 4, 2007 - 10:00am
         Saturday, September 22, 2007 - 10:00am
         Saturday, December 1, 2007 - 10:00am
         Saturday, February 2, 2008 - 10:00am
         Saturday, March 22, 2008 -10:00am
  • (Intermediate) Torch Soldered Earrings
         Saturday, December 8, 2007 - 1:30pm
         Saturday, June 14, 2008 - 1:30pm
  • (Beginning) Torch Soldered Pinched Ring Necklace
         Saturday, May 17, 2008 - 10:00am
  • (Intermediate) Torch Soldered Ring
         Saturday, October 20, 2007 - 10:00am
  • Wild Wire Slide
         Saturday, May 31, 2008 - 1:30pm
  • Viking Knit
         Monday, June 11, 2007 - 6:00pm
         Saturday, July 21, 2007 - 10:00am
         Saturday, December 8, 2007 - 10:00am
         Saturday, March 29, 2008 - 10:00am
         Saturday, September 27, 2008 - 1:30pm
  • BeYaGi:
    • Silk and Stone necklace (basic stringing/macreme)
       Wednesday October 7th, 6-8pm
    • Jewelry Basics (design, stringing, loop-and-wrap)
       Thursday October 15th, 12-2pm
    • Multimedia Accessories (loop-and-wrap)
       Thursday October 15th, 6-8pm
    • Jewelry Basics (design, stringing, loop-and-wrap)
       Tuesday October 27th, 6-8pm

    Sticks and Stones:
    • Ameoba Links (basic soldering)
       Saturday October 10th, 10am-12:30pm
    • Spinner Rings (intermediate soldering)
       Saturday October 10th, 1:30-4pm
    • Faux Chain (basic wirework)
       Saturday October 24th, 10am-12:30pm
    • Deja Vous Links (intermediate wirework)
       Saturday October 24th, 1:30-4pm
    Lampworking I
       Saturday November 21st, 10am-12:30pm
    Lampworking II
       Saturday November 21st, 1:30-4pm
    Metal Stamping
       Saturday December 5th, 10am-12:30pm
    Beaded Kumihimo
       Saturday December 5th, 1:30-4pm
    Microslide Pendant
       Saturday December 19th, 10am-12:30pm
    Ring Ring
       Saturday December 19th, 1:30-4pm

    Bead Gallery - Woodbury:
    • Beyond Stringing (basic design/intermediate stringing)
       Monday October 19th, 6-8pm
    • Art Deco Rivoli (intermediate wirework)
       Thursday October 22, 6-8pm
    • Faux Chain (basic wirework)
       Tuesday November 10th, 6-8pm
    • Fused loop-in-loop bracelet (basic fusing)
       Sunday December 6th, 1-4pm
    • More Crazy Wire Rings (intermediate wirework)
       Monday December 7th, 6-8pm
    • Herringbone Cable (basic beadwork)
       Thursday December 10th, 6-8pm

    Bead Gallery - White Bear Lake:
    • More Crazy Wire Rings (intermediate wirework)
       Tuesday October 20th, 6-8pm
    • Herringbone Cable (basic beadwork)
       Monday October 26th, 6-8pm
    • Fused Charm Bracelet (basic+ fusing)
       Sunday November 1st, 1-4pm
    • Art Deco Rivoli (intermediate wirework)
       Thursday November 12th, 6-8pm
    • Beyond Stringing (basic design/intermediate stringing)
       Monday November 16th, 6-8pm
    • Faux Chain (basic wirework)
       Thursday November 19th, 6-8pm

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    Previous Trunk Shows and Demonstrations:
    Saturday, 24 March, 2007- 10am to noon
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      Classes will be held at:
    Sticks & Stones
    1027 Riverfront Drive
    Mankato, MN 56001
    507-345-7110

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    For Sticks & Stones classes:
  • Pre-registration is required.
  • Register in person or by phone. Class fees must be paid at time of registration.
  • All classes are $25.00 + supplies unless noted otherwise.
  • Cancellation policy - There is no refund on class registration. Cancellations 48 hours or more before class starts receive a credit good for 60 days from cancellation date. If cancellation occurs within 48 hours of class or you simply don't show up for class, you may receive a copy of the class directions but no refund.
  • You will receive a discount coupon for class supplies at class registration. All supplies must be purchased from Sticks & Stones.
  • Supply lists will be available for classes. Supplies must be purchased ahead of class time. Students must be ready promptly at class starting time.
  • Classes may be cancelled if there are not enough participants.
  • All classes are one session unless otherwise noted.



  • Knits & Pearls
    3537B Lexington Ave N
    Arden Hills, MN 55126
    651-282-0099

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    For Knits & Pearls classes:
  • You can call or visit the store to register.
  • Classes may be cancelled by Knits & Pearls if too few people register for the class; registration fees for a cancelled class can be applied toward a future class. You will be contacted if the class is cancelled.
  • All classes are one session unless otherwise noted
  • Except for an instructional handout, class fees do not include materials which must be purchased from Knits & Pearls. A discount coupon, which can be applied toward beading purchases, is provided with registration.

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