SFJAG Classes & Workshops
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| Creating Ceramic Beads with Jennifer Heynen Date: Saturday & Sunday, April 19th & 20th Description: All levels of experience. Class size limited, so don't delay. Learn the techniques of ceramic bead making; basic bead shapes, links, pendants, components, & toggle clasps. Students can expect to finish between 30 - 100 beads. Location: Elks Lodge, 6304 SW 78th St., S. Miami Members: $200, Non-members: $250, required kit: $40 |
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| Woven Wire Ring with Loren Damewood Date: Saturday, May 17th Description: All levels of experience. Class size limited to 12 students. Anyone who took the bracelet workshop with Loren will be wanting to take this as well, however, that is not a pre-requisite. All materials and tools will be provided in the class fee. Location: Elks Lodge, 6304 SW 78th St., S. Miami Members: $100, Non-members: $125. |
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The Viking Knit Technique with Linda Richman and Adrienne Gaskell Date: Saturday, June 14 10 AM - 4 PM Description: Learn this ancient braided rope technique that you will be able to use as an elegant simple bracelet or necklace, or incorporate with beads and beaded structures for a more dramatic look. Students will create a length of Viking Knit and finish the ends to form a bracelet. Examples will be shown to illustrate the variety of uses and embellishments. Location: Elks Lodge, 6304 SW 78th St., S. Miami Members: $50, Non-members: $70, optional kit: $35 |
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Bead Spiral Lariat with Marcia Acker-Missal Date: Saturday, July 19th 9AM - 5 PM Description: This beginner workshop is a multi-faceted project that focuses on the off-loom beadweaving spiral technique. A variety of skills will be taught. Each student’s lariat necklace will be unique and beautiful art to wear. Location: Elks Lodge, 6304 SW 78th St., S. Miami Members: $50, Non-members: $70. |
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South Florida Classes & Workshops
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| Bead Fest Miami, April 11 -13: Classes: beginner through advanced - beadweaving, wire work, PMC & more! Sheraton Miami Mart | Bead Fest Web Site |
| Glass Classes: Lampwork/Torchwork Beads, Fused Dichroic Pendants, & many more. Rowe Studios, 4768 SW 72nd Ave. Tues - Fri 10-5, Sat 10-4 | Lynne Rowe 305.666.5164 |
Miami Jewelry School Licensed by the Florida Department of Education Contact: Marc Thurn, Director |
www.miamijewelryschool.com |
Miami Dade College - Kendall Campus Learn how to make a variety of jewelry pieces with silver metal clay. 11011 SW 104th St., Miami, 305-237-2616 |
www.mdc.edu/kendall/ce |
Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden Extensive offering of adult education art classes. |
www.fairchildgarden.org |
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Art Center of South Florida Spring/Summer Sessions: Beading, Art Jewelry, Wax Carving in Jewelry, Open Jewelry Lab |
www.artcentersf.org |
| Boca Raton Museum of Art 801 W Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton |
www.bocamuseum.org |
| Armory Art Center of the Palm Beaches 1700 Parker Avenue, West Palm Beach |
www.armoryart.org |
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Alper JCC Kendall |
www.alperjcc.org |
Jewelry & Craft Schools
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| Appalachian Center for Craft Smithville, Tennessee - Professionial craft studies. |
www.tntech.edu/craftcenter/ |
| Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts Gatlinburg, Tennessee - June 1 - August 9 one & two week workshops. |
www.arrowmont.org |
| Craft Summer Oxford, Ohio at Miami University - Weekend & week long workshops.. |
www.craftsummer.org |
Florida Society of Goldsmiths Classes ranging from beginning through advanced levels. These classes cover many techniques including casting, fabrication, hydraulic press, chain making, granulation, and others. Check web site for current offerings & locations. |
www.fsg4u.com |
| GIA—The Gemological Institute of America Campuses: Carlsbad, CA; New York,NY; Los Angeles, CA Classes offered for one week in Ft. Lauderdale in April each year. Online correspondence courses available. |
www.gia.edu |
| Haystack Mountain School of Crafts Deer Isle, Maine |
www.haystack-mtn.org |
| Idyllwild Arts California |
www.idyllwildarts.org |
| John C. Campbell Folk School Brasstown, North Carolina - One week and weekend classes offered in glass beads, beading & jewelry making. |
www.folkschool.org |
| Penland School of Crafts Penland, North Carolina - Classes are open to students of all levels, beginners welcome. |
www.penland.org |
| Peter's Valley Craft Center Layton, New Jersey - May through September, 2 to 5 day workshops with nationally recognized instructors. |
www.petersvalley.org |
| Revere Academy of Jewelry Arts San Francisco, California |
www.revereacademy.com |
Snow Farm |
www.snowfarm.org |
Southeast Federation of Mineralogical Societies |
www.amfed.org |
| Taos School of Metalsmithing & Lapidary Design Taos, New Mexico |
www.taosjewelryschool.com |
| 92nd Street Y Art Center New York, New York - Study with the masters.. |
www.92y.org |
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Societies, Guilds & Associations
| Bead Museum of Washington DC 400 Seventh Street, NW. Washington D.C., 202-624-4500 |
www.beadmuseumdc.org |
| New York City The Bead Society of Greater New York Meetings are held on the last Wednesday of the month at YWCA, Lexington Avenue & 53rd Street, NYC, lobby auditorium 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
www.nybead.org |
Washington DC Monthly Meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of each month at the Chevy Chase Community Center 5601 Connecticut Ave. Washington DC, Meeting and lecture begins at 7:30. Come at 7:00 to have a snack and chat with friends. |
www.bsgw.org |
| Palm Beach Craft Guild |
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Florida Craftsmen A statewide association for fine craft art. |
www.floridacraftsmen.net |
| Florida Society of Goldsmiths Check web site for chapter in your area. |
www.fsg4u.com |
SNAG - Society of North American Goldsmiths SNAG stands for passion, innovation and excellence in jewelry, design and metalsmithing. SNAG creates community, professional connections, and the unfettered exchange of information. |
www.snagmetalsmith.org |
Ceramic League of Miami 8873 SW 129th St., Miami, FL 33176 |
www.ceramicleaguemiami.org |
Society of Bead Researchers Karlis.Karklins@pc.gc.ca, 613-990-4814
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