The San Gabriel Bead Co.

I currently offer a wide variety of wire working classes at The San Gabriel
Bead Co.  Located at 325 E. Live Oak in the city of Arcadia, The San
Gabriel Bead Company is one of L.A.'s top beading stores and offers over
100 workshops a quarter.  For any further information, or to request a class
catalog, please call at 626.447.7753.

Summer 2008 Classes

Wire Linking Basics
This basic and versatile linking technique permanently joins beads of your choice.
You will learn to use the proper jeweler's tools in order to give your work a
professional look.  Perfect for beginners. 

Thursday, Aug. 14, 7-10 pm 
$38

Earring Basics
This class will introduce you to the art of linking beads together with wire.
We will start with simple dangles then move on to style variations such as
using chain.  Warning:  Once you make a pair you won't be able to stop!  
Great for beginners.

Saturday, Aug. 2, 10 am - 1:30 pm 
$38

The Practical Jeweler Series:  Earwire Intensive
Expand your practical wire working skills and learn how to make your own
earring findings.  Now you can enhance the quality of your earring designs by
incorporating unique, handcrafted earwires. 
Some basic wirework experience recommended.

Wednesday, Aug. 6, 6:30 - 10:00 pm 
$38

The Practical Jeweler Series:  Clasps Intensive II
Five new, unique handmade slasp designs will be presented in this class.
Learn to make a toggle clasp and a wrapped S-clasp, among others.
Some basic wirework experience recommended.

Thursday, July 24, 6 - 10 pm
$40

The Practical Jeweler Series:  Bead & Wire Charms
Learn to use wire and beads to create beautiful, intricate charms and pendants.
"Dress up" beads with a variety of wire cages, hand-made headpins, and
special little touches. 
Some basic wirework experience recommended.

Wednesday, June 25, 6 - 10 pm
$40

Top-Drilled Earrings
This class will take you from simple wrapped loop earrings to more complicated
designs.  You will learn to link top-drilled stones in a cascade design and a larger
drop with a wire-wrapped cap.
Some basic wirework experience recommended.

Wednesday, July 9, 6:30 - 10 pm
$38

Seascape Necklace
This exquisite necklace of flowing wire features Lisa Kan's beautiful glass discs. 
Create intricate focal beads linked with handmade jumprings, and form a unique
neck wire. 
Intermediate to advanced wireworkers only, please.

Saturday, Aug. 16, 11 am - 5 pm
$60

Dava Bead and Trade

I am very delighted and honored to be teaching at Dava Bead and Trade,
in beautiful, remarkable Portland, Oregon!  Dava is the premier bead
store in Portland and is a wonderful spot to go to find all things gorgeous.
The staff is wonderful, and Dava has just moved in to their new, spacious
store.  Please come and enjoy Dava Bead and Trade and take a wire
working class!  More information can be found on their web site at
www.davabeadandtrade.com. 

Seascape Necklace
This exquisite necklace of flowing wire features Lisa Kan's beautiful glass discs. 
Create intricate focal beads linked with handmade jumprings, and form a unique
neck wire. 
Intermediate to advanced wireworkers only, please.


Saturday, Aug. 23, 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
$65