Events & Classes
2013!!!!!
~April~
~May -
~June~
Class List
*Available just seconds from the
Gallery is FUNergy! for Kids.
Take a Saturday beading class with Full Circle Artisan's Gallery (if classes are available) while your child enjoys 3 hours of fitness & FUN! Available on a reservation basis only This program is for boys & girls ages 4-10. They’ll enjoy parachute games, obstacle and balancing courses, fitness games, trampoline and more! Healthy snacks included!
Saturdays from 2-5pm.
Cornish, Maine 04020
~APRIL-
Sunday, April 7th Drop bracelet 1:00-3:00 (2 hrs)
This attractive cuff bracelet is an old time favorite and very easy to make. With more than 300 drop beads, it takes time but is well worth it! The embellishment sits upon a square stitch base.
A great way to learn square stitch!
$25 per person
Skill Level: Beginner
Instructor: Deborah Peters
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Sunday, April 14th Drilled Sea Glass Pendant 1:00-3:00 (2 hrs)
Learn the secret to drilling sea glass and stones. Then add colorful beads and an easy wire-wrapped loop technique to create your unique pendant. Choose from the instructor's selection of sea glass and stones, or bring your favorites from your collection.
Make two pendants.
$35 per person, materials included.
Skill Level: Beginner
Instructor: Emily Janson
........................................................................................... Saturday, April 20th Beaded Cabochon 2:00 -4:00 (2 hrs)
A Cabochon is a stone that has a domed top and flat bottom with no hole. Sometimes it's hard to figure out a new way to display these beautiful stones and work them into your jewelry. Deborah will teach this amazing bead weaving technique to show off your cabochon.
Some bead weaving experience is needed.
$25 per person
Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Instructor: Deborah Peters
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Saturday, April 20th & 27th
April Showers bring May flowers for Adults
10:30 - 1:30 (4 hrs)
Demonstration and choice of paintings:
Tulips, Daffodils, Poppies, Lupine, Forget-me-nots, Cosmos
Bring your own paints, brushes and a lunch.
Instructor will provide watercolor paper and drinks.
$55 per person or $75 for both classes
This is for all painting levels welcome!!
Skill Level: Everyone
Instructor: Joyce Folgert
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Sunday, April 28th Personalized Embossed Pendant
1:00-3:00 (2 hrs)
Using the new Vintaj process, you will create textured surfaces in natural brass. Whimsical shapes come pre-patinaed, and you will reveal interesting contrast with a sanding block. Add letter-stamping and color patina to customize your piece. Make two pendants. One natural brass chain included.
$35 per person, materials included.
Skill Level: Beginner
Instructor: Emily Janson
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~MAY~
Wednesday, May 8th Netted bicones 5:00 - 7:00 (2 hrs)
Add some drama to your wardrobe with this beautifully embellished netted bracelet straight from the pages of Bead and Button magazine.
Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate
$30 per person
Instructor: Deborah Peters
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Sunday, May 5th Ice Resin Pendant or Earrings
1:00-3:30 (2.5 hrs)
Design your own mini collages then turn them into high quality customized jewelry by preserving them in Ice Resin®. Using background papers, maps, small photos and found text, you will create a very personalized pair of earrings.
Make two items.
$40 per person, materials included.
Skill Level: Beginner
Instructor: Emily Janson
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Saturday, May 11th Spiral Herringbone 1:00-3:00 (2 hrs)
A “twist” on the tubular herringbone! This stitch can be used alone as a necklace, bracelet, or with a pendant for a dramatic look!
$25 per person
Skill Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Instructor: Deborah Peters
*Only the necklace portion will you make in class*
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Saturday, May 18th Stained Glass Windchime (5 stringer)
1:00 - 3:30 (2.5 hrs)
Wind chimes can be a soothing, decorative and enjoyable way to introduce some music and personality into any outdoor location. A stained-glass wind chime is a beautiful addition to your porch or patio, not only providing a light, tinkling sound when a breeze blows, but also creating an ever-changing light show when the sun shines.
$40 per person (includes materials) not beads
Skill Level: Beginner
Instructor: Judy Wallace
**This is an example of an 11 stringer**
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Sunday, May 19th Drilled Sea Glass Pendant, 1:00-3:00 (2 hrs)
Learn the secret to drilling sea glass and stones. Then add colorful beads and an easy wire-wrapped loop technique to create your unique pendant. Choose from the instructor's selection of sea glass and stones, or bring your favorites from your collection.
$35 per person, materials included.
You will make 2 pendants!
Skill Level: Beginner
Instructor: Emily Janson
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Tuesday, May 21st & Thursday, May 23rd
3:00 – 4:30 (1.5 hrs)
AFTERSCHOOL PAINTING WITH JOYCE
This is opportunity for you to learn basic techniques of watercolor and freely explore and develop your painting style.
All materials are included for sketching and painting
$30 per class or $50 for both classes
Skill Level: Beginner
Instructor: Joyce Folgert
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Saturday, May 25th Knit Spring Shawl with Beads
1:00-3:00 (2 hrs)
Spring is here. It's the perfect time of year to create a beautiful Spring Shawl. The Spring Shawl is knit with a gorgeous hand dyed yarn that we have selected especially for this project,...... a soft multicolor yarn that is perfect for spring and summer and all of the special occasions that we have coming up.
Fee includes instruction, yarn and the original pattern for the shawl.
You must provide the following supplies to bring to class: Size 8 circular needle 24”. 10/1.15 crochet hook.
Skill Level: Beginner (Must be able to knit & purl)
$50 per person
Instructor: Su Richards
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~JUNE~
Saturday, June 1st Tree of Life Pendant 10:00 – 12:30 (2.5 hrs)
Elegant and entrancing tree of life pendant necklace is handcrafted from non-tarnish silver plated wire wrapped into a flowing and organic form. You will be able to add pearls, crystals or any bead of your choice. Beautiful, timeless design will be stunning on every occasion, with every outfit!
$30 per person
Skill Level: Beginner
Instructor: Deborah Peters
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Saturday, June 1st Basket Weaving (Confetti Bowl)
1:00 – 4:30 (3.5 hrs)
Confetti Bowl: Weave this beautiful solid based bowl using a 10" base, multi colored spokes, and a twill weave to create this special basket. Weaving Materials Included. You must provide the following supplies to bring to class: Mop sized bucket, scissors, tape measure, 12 spring type clothespins, jack knife, pencil, spray bottle, old towel.
$50 per person
Skill Level: Beginner
Instructor: Martha Chessie
.......................................................................................Sunday, June 2nd Crochet Wire Jewelry, 1:00-3:00 (2 hrs)
Learn to use crochet stitches in a new way! Using wire and high quality glass beads you'll learn how to construct a necklace simply by crocheting.
$25 per person, materials included.
You will make 1 necklace or bracelet.
Skill Level: Beginner
Instructor: Emily Janson
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Saturday, June 15th Prosperity Knot Necklace
1:00-3:00 (2 hrs)
This necklace incorporates the beautiful and functional sliding button knot, the double connection knot and the prosperity knot; three different Chinese knots to make one beautiful necklace!
$25 per person
Skill Level: Beginner
Instructor: Deborah Peters
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Saturday, June 22nd Clasps, Ear wires and Findings
2:00 - 4:00 (2 hrs)
Findings are small components that make jewelry functional. One use for jewelry findings is to make connections. Make your own findings to enhance your jewelry creations using wire and a few hand tools.
Make ear hooks, clasps, jump rings, and more
$25 per person
Skill Level: Beginner
Instructor: Deborah Peters
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Sunday, June 23rd Stumpwork Dragonflies
12:00 - 3:00 (3 hrs)
Stumpwork Dragonflies are handmade, beaded pretties that make a gret addition to cards, quilts or even pins. Come learn this old, but easy technique! Bring glasses!!
$40 per person includes kit/pattern
Skill Level: Beginner
Instructor: Jean Bragan
You will be able to choose from 6 different color selections
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Sunday, June 30th Summer Fun Watercolor Painting in Thompson Park 10:30 – 1:30 (3hrs)
BRING A LUNCH!!
This is opportunity for you to learn basic techniques of watercolor and freely explore and develop your painting style…with abstract or realistic.
Ages 6-12 years old
$25 per person ($5 for materials)
Skill Level: All Skill Levels
Instructor: Joyce Folgert
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Materials are not included unless specifically noted. Materials for most jewelry class may be purchased at The Bead Emporium.
Upon registration you will receive a 10% off voucher to use in the Bead Emporium for use the day of the class. Materials list will be provided prior to the class.
Please allow yourself ample time to select material before class begins.
Any classes in the Gallery do require pre-registration. A registration is not confirmed until full tuition payment is received. Should a class need to be canceled by the Gallery, those who registered will be notified and the tuition will be credited towards another class. If a participant is unable to attend the class, notification must be given to the Gallery at least two days in advance. We like to have at least three people registered for the class.
If there aren't enough people registered than class
will most likely be canceled.
You will be notified.
There are NO REFUNDS on class tuition.
A waiting list for the classes will be developed and, as openings arise, replacements from the list will be
notified to fill cancellations.
For further information or to register for class
call the Gallery at (207) 625-7725.
You may also mail your check with the
name, date and time of class to:
Full Circle Artisan’s Gallery
P.O. Box 362
Cornish, Maine 04020
