September Classes

Workshop Wednesdays

September 1 - PAPER
Rubber stamping Tech Book Class #4
(class #s are a way to distinguish which group of techniques we are working on, there are no prerequisites needed). This class is $10, if you still need the book it is also $10.

September 8 – ROCK
Memory wire – let’s change its memory!
You will need 20 – 30 inches of beads and spacers

September 15 – PAPER
Specialty folds for cards, mini albums and containers.
You will need 3 – 9 photos that can be grouped together and cropped relatively small.

September 22 – ROCK
Charms and dangles being used in new places and in new ways. Please bring some charms as well as a handful of beads, 4mm – 8mm.

September 29 – PAPER Plus!
So you want to have a party? How to build your theme with scrapbooking techniques!

As always unless there is a difference noted, all PAPER classes are $15. You should always bring your kit, which consists of sharp fine point scissors, you favorite adhesive, a bone folder, 12” paper trimmer and any tool you just want to bring along. I will provide most materials and special tools that I may be introducing to you. Any time you need to bring additional items it will be noted in the class description.
As always unless there is a difference noted all ROCK classes are $20. If you want to bring your own tools, you may, I will always have tools available. I will always let you know with each class description what beads to bring, number, sizes and style. I will always have findings for you to use, unless you require precious metal findings, that I will have to leave up to you due to expense.
It is always a good idea to carry a pen/pencil and notebook to any class to take notes or sketch designs and ideas.
All evening classes begin at 6:45 and last approximately 2 hours. Please let me know by the day before if you are coming so I have enough materials prepared and on hand. My email is marlastamps@yahoo.com.

The following pictures are a few select pages from a custom baby album I created for a friend. I hope you enjoy taking a look.

Baby's first Year, a custom scrapbook

August Workshops

Workshop Wednesdays
August

First Wednesday
August, 4
Paper
Never Ending Card & Origami Boxes
Bring your kit and 4 photos that you can crop

Second Wednesday
August 11
Rock
Wire wrapping and wire embellishments.
You will need a couple of focal stones or sea glass the size and number depend on whether you want to do earrings or a pendant necklace. You will also need approximately 15 – 18 inches of beads and spacers for a multistrand bracelet, the embellishment/findings part of the evening.

Third Wednesday
August 18
Paper
Mini Albums.
You will need 2 sets of 6-10 photos. They should be two different themes or occasions.

Fourth Wednesday
August 25
Rock
Chandelier Earrings
We will make 3 pair in 3 very different styles. Bring a handful of “leftover” beads or even some special ones that you have no clue what do with them.


All Wednesday workshops begin at 6:45pm and last approximately 2 hours. I host them in my home, but am always happy to add workshops or parties in others homes.
Paper classes are $15 each, I provide the materials, you need to bring your kit (12 inch paper trimmer, fine tip scissors, bone folder, adhesive, pen and paper for notes, technique book if you have one.)
Rock – Jewelry classes are $20 each, I provide your findings and tools, you bring your own beads, spacers and any special pieces you may want to use.


Please RSVP by each Tuesday so I have enough materials/kits for each person.





Day time Tuesdays

Will always be a cricut class and a jewelry class.
10am is the cricut and all the things that go with it, bring your machine, your cartridges and your accessories. It is a $20 class and lasts 2 hours.
2pm is the Rock – Jewelry class. It is a $20 class also lasts about 2 hours. The foundation or beginning class however is $25(this is the first Tuesday of each month).

FIRST Tuesdays
are foundation classes for both the cricut and jewelry.
First Tuesday does not exclude experienced cricuteers or beaders, it is for any one wanting a refresher course or help with some of the basics in either area.
First Tuesday in August is the 3rd.

Second Tuesday, August 10
10am Special Layering with Cricut
2pm Rock – Tassels for jewelry – bring seed beads (any size), and assorted beads 6mm – 8mm

Third Tuesday, August 17
10am – Cricut creating mini albums with tags.
2pm – Rock, seed bead (assorted sizes) rings.

Fourth Tuesday, August 24
10am – Questions and problem solving as well as design challenge.
2pm – Rock, mixed media jewelry. This is a good day to bring your stash, if it is too extensive bring a handful (many) different items, especially those that you have no clue what do with them.

Please RSVP for Daytime Tuesday classes by each Monday before so that I will be prepared for each of you. Thanks.

Learning to add photos to words

Finally! Here are some pictures for the gallery. I am still trying to learn and obviously, I am a slow learner or achiever or something. So here we go--these are some selections of jewelry I have made in the past year.

This is a multi-strand necklace custom ordered by a friend. I used tiger-eye, banded onyx, fresh water pearls, and color-coordinated seed beads with sterling silver spacers and findings.

This bracelet was made at the same time to match the necklace above, using the same stones and beads as well as the seed-beaded strands.

This is a simple moss stone pendant that I did some basic wire wrapping on to add a little bit more fun.

These are one of my favorite pairs of earrings that I have made, wrapping natural stone beads to simple sterling hoops. Not too complex, but still a lot of fun.