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Class Registration Information
Register
for workshops in person at the store or by telephone with a credit
card. To Register by Phone Call: 434-244–2905. Registration will be
accepted on a first come basis. Payment in full is required at the time
of registration. Advance registration is strongly recommended - your
space in the workshop is not secure until we receive payment. Materials
and tools are not included in the class fee unless noted. Class fees
are not refundable unless Studio Baboo cancels the class.
A supply list will be mailed to you upon receipt of your registration.
Please read it carefully as you may be required to do some advance
preparation before coming to class. ALL REQUIRED MATERIALS AND TOOLS
ARE AVAILABLE IN THE STORE AND OUR STAFF WILL GLADLY HELP YOU WITH YOUR
SELECTIONS. Please purchase your materials ahead of time or arrive
early to shop for your materials as no class time is allotted for
purchasing materials. The store is open to students one-half hour
before early morning classes begin. Samples of the class projects are
on display in the store and we encourage you to stop by and see them.
Classes will begin promptly – please be courteous and arrive on time.
Unless otherwise specified, classes are suitable for adults and
children over the age of 14. No babies, children or unregistered guests
are permitted in the workshop.
If the class you wish to take is full, please ask to be put on the
waiting list. Or, if you are interested in taking a class that does not
fit your schedule, please let us know so we can determine if there is
sufficient interest to schedule the class again.
A NOTE ABOUT CELL PHONES: Please turn off your cell phone while
in the classroom. It is disruptive and discourteous to the instructor
and students when your phone rings during class. If it is imperative
that you stay in touch with family or office while in class, please put
your phone on silent mode and let your voice mail take a message. If you
must return a call, LEAVE THE CLASSROOM and step outside to return the
call. If you miss important instructions while you are absent from the
classroom, the instructor cannot be expected to "catch you up" when you
return to class.
Workshop Schedule
You can click on the classes for details, or scroll down the page to see a full list of classes for this month.
Materials are not
included in the class fee unless otherwise noted. Advance registration
and payment are required to hold your place in class. Upon registration
a materials list will be sent to you. Please read it carefully as you
may be required to do some advance preparation before coming to class.
If you have any questions about the skill level required for
intermediate to advanced level classes, please call the store. Class
fees are not refundable.
While we make every effort to ensure the information in this newsletter
is accurate, we are not responsible for typos, omissions and other
errors.
Winter Weather
The winter class schedule is always the most challenging to put together – the chance of bad weather makes it difficult to schedule out-of-town instructors, and sometimes makes it impossible for students to make it to class. So, if Charlottesville City and/or Albemarle County schools are closed due to weather conditions, classes are cancelled. If in doubt, call before coming to class. We will try to have the store open for shopping regardless of the weather conditions and suggest you call before visiting on bad weather days.
Classes are coded blue for beginner, green for intermediate and red for advanced
Please take note of the starting time for classes in January and February. Winter daytime classes begin at 11:00 am unless otherwise noted.
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KEEPSAKE CHARM - SOLDERED ART
Saturday, February 4th
Instructor: Barbara Tilley
Level: All
Time: 11:00-3:00
Fee: $45.00 - Includes use of soldering iron and materials to make 3 charms
Create striking jewelry with miniature metal frames, each displaying a small work of art. Encase a bit of decorative paper or a photograph between small panels of glass and secure the edges with copper foil tape and solder. Add a jump ring or decorative coil and your works of art are ready to incorporate into a necklace, bracelet or earrings! “Your kit fee includes enough materials to make three charms. Note: Students must be at least 18 years old. All students will be required to wear eye protection.
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MAGNOLIA NECKLACE
Saturday, February 11th
Instructor: Terri Gable
Level: Experienced Beginner
Time: 11:00-1:00
Fee:$40.00 (Includes Materials. Choose from gold, silver or antique brass)
Learn to manipulate floral-style bead caps into a unique pendant, how to use metal punch pliers, how to make and connect bead links and a clever way to secure center drilled components while creating a pendant that resembles a magnolia flower. This necklace sells in our boutique for $58.00! It is helpful, but not necessary, if students know how to make a simple earring.
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BEAD STRINGING BASICS
Saturday, February 11th
Instructor: Studio Baboo Staff
Level: Beginner
Time: 2:00-4:00
Fee: $25.00 (Includes materials)
Learn the basics of creating necklaces and bracelets using the most popular stringing technique. We will discuss how to choose the correct type of stringing material as well as the use of a variety of different findings. Students will complete a necklace in class.
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BEAD AND WIRE KNITTED CUFF
Saturday, February 15th
Instructor: Kerrie Pierce
Level: Beginner
Time: 11:00-3:00
Fee: $30.00
Learn to capture crystals, beads and pearls in a lacy wire knit bracelet. This is a simple technique that yields stunning results. Students may not finish in class but will leave prepared to finish at home. Level: Beginner. Prerequisite: Students must know how to do a basic knit stitch with yarn.
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REJUVINATE YOUR JEWELS DAY
Thursday, February 16th
Level: All
Time: 11:00-2:00 or 4:00-7:00
Studio Fee: $10.00
What do you do with... broken jewelry (that you can’t bear to part with), that necklace that’s sooo outdated (but you LOVE the beads), that “lonely only” earring (you’ll never find a mate for)? Come to Rejuvenate Your Jewels Day on the third Thursday of each month for help, advice and inspiration. Almost everything old can be recreated into something new.
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POLYMER CLAY-BEGINNER
Saturday, February 18th
Instructor: Rhonda Raban
Level: All
Time: 11:00-3:00
Fee:$30.00
Polymer clay is a versatile modeling compound that easily cures in an oven. Learn how to prepare the clay, mold, shape and color it while making unique pieces to incorporate to incorporate into your beadwork. Easy and fun!
Wear your play clothes – you may work with acrylic paint and it WILL NOT wash out..
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POLYMER CLAY-INTERMEDIATE
Wednesday, February 22nd
Instructor: Rhonda Raban
Level: Experienced Beginner
Time: 11:00-3:00
Fee:$30.00
Rhonda is baking up another fun, fascinating polymer clay project. You will learn several new intriguing techniques and how to combine those techniques to create tiny works of art with your polymer clay. Easy and fun! Some knowledge of polymer clay is helpful. Wear your play clothes – you may work with acrylic paint and it WILL NOT wash out!
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ORIGAMI TRIANGLE BOXES Part I
Thursday, February 23rd
Thursday, March 29th Part II
This is a two-session class.
Instructor: Ingrid Bernhardt
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Time: 11:00-3:00
Fee: $65.00
Make a three dimensional Origami Triangle Box with a surprise inside - more boxes! Weave Delica beads in peyote stitch to create each side of the box. The challenge will be to design different patterns for each nesting box. This project will take more than one day to complete so students must work on their boxes between sessions. In the second session, you will learn how to sew the nesting triangles together to complete project. Students must be adept at peyote stitch and have some familiarity with increasing and decreasing. Students will receive a triangle grid prior to class to begin making patterns for their box sides or use the pattern provided by the instructor. SNOW DATES: Yes, it could snow on February 23 but we couldn’t wait until spring for Ingrid’s fabulous project! If it snows on February 23, the class dates will be Part 1 on March and Part 2 on April 26.
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LEATHER MACRAMÉ BRACELET
Saturday, February 25th
Instructor: Meghan Bryant
Level: All
Time: 11:00-1:00
Fee: $25.00
This bracelet puts a new twist on macramé you may already know. You can be earthy or trendy depending on your choice of beads. Either way, you will go home with a fun-to-wear bracelet.
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EARRING BASICS
Saturday, February 25th
Instructor: Studio Baboo Staff
Level: Beginner
Time: 2:00-3:30
Fee: $25.00 (Includes materials)
Expand your jewelry wardrobe with earrings. Students will learn how to make consistently sized wire loops and combine bead components. Students will make three pair of earrings in class. Level: Beginner to Intermediate.
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REJUVINATE YOUR JEWELS DAY
Thursday, March 15th
Level: All
Time: 11:00-2:00 or 4:00-7:00
Studio Fee: $10.00
What do you do with... broken jewelry (that you can’t bear to part with), that necklace that’s sooo outdated (but you LOVE the beads), that “lonely only” earring (you’ll never find a mate for)? Come to Rejuvenate Your Jewels Day on the third Thursday of each month for help, advice and inspiration. Almost everything old can be recreated into something new.
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ORIGAMI TRIANGLE BOXES Part II
Thursday, March 29th
Instructor: Ingrid Bernhardt
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Time: 11:00-2:00
MUST HAVE TAKEN PART I
Make a three dimensional Origami Triangle Box with a surprise inside - more boxes! Weave delica beads in peyote stitch to create each side of the Box. The challenge will be to design different patterns for each nesting box. This project will take more than one day to complete, but you will learn how to sew the nesting triangles together to complete project. Level: Intermediate to advanced. Students must be adept at peyote stitch and have some familiarity with increasing and decreasing. Students will receive a triangle grid prior to class to begin making patterns for their box sides. (If you prefer not to design your own pattern, the instructor will provide a pattern.)
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VIKING KNIT BRACELET
Saturday, March 31st
Instructor: Meghan Bryant
Level: All
Time: 11:00-3:00
Fee: $30.00
Come explore the ancient tradition of chain making. We will use this centuries old wire looping technique to create a beautiful bracelet. Viking knit is known in Scandinavia as nailbinding and is not knit as we know it. .
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MINIATURE SCULPTURED PEYOTE ORCHID
Saturday, April 21st
Instructor: Barbara Gibson
Level: Intermediate
Time: 11:00-3:00
Fee: $35.00
Add a flourish of color to anything with a charming, miniature orchid – make a pair for earrings, stitch one to a bracelet, suspend several from a lariat necklace – there are an infinite number of ways to use them! Students will learn how to shape peyote and herringbone stitch without increasing or decreasing and how to layer components to assemble the flower. Students must know peyote stitch.
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DEW DROP BRACELET
Saturday, May 5th
Instructor: Meghan Bryant
Level: All
Time: 10:00-12:00
Fee: $25.00
Learn a simple right angle weave technique while making a charming bracelet of fire polish crystals and teardrops. This little bracelet is a great accent for all your outfits. Bet you can’t make just one!
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DaVINE NECKLACE
Saturday, May 5th
Instructor: Meghan Bryant
Level: All
Time: 1:30-3:30
Fee: $25.00
Create a lightweight, delicate necklace while learning to finger crochet. Small drop beads add color and texture to your necklace and create the illusion of tiny flower buds or leaves draping elegantly around your neck.
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MINIATURE SCULPTURED FLORAL PENDANTS - Fantasy Flower and Wisteria Lane
Saturday, June 23rd
Instructor: Barbara Gibson
Level: Intermediate
Time: 11:00-3:00
Fee: $35.00
Use two Fantasy Flowers to make a charming pair of earrings or create a stack two or more for a long, elegant pendant. Bling them with crystals or not to suit your individual style. The organic shape of the Wisteria Lane pendant Students will learn to combine peyote and herringbone stitch, how to increase in the middle of a peyote row and how to assemble a simple 3-dimensional form. Students must know peyote stitch.
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BEADS AND LUNCH
EVERY TUESDAY
Level: No skill level.
Time: 11:00-2:00
Fee: NONE!
Our classroom space is available every Tuesday for an “open studio”
session. Bring a project, your own lunch or snacks and enjoy the
company of other beaders. This is not a class but an opportunity to
relax and have fun while you work on your bead projects away from the
distractions of home and family. No need to sign up – no fee – come and
go as your schedule permits
Can't seem to focus on your projects at home? You are welcome to work at
our “Make It – Take It” table. Weekdays and Thursday evenings are the
best times to stop in if you need help and inspiration from our staff.
But if Saturday is the only day that suits your schedule, well, that's
fine, too. Our help is free when you are using materials purchased at
Studio Baboo.
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