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Grand
River Beads Presents a Wired Weekend with Guest Artist Carla Meinberg
June
4-6, 2010
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Carla Meinberg
 Carla
considers herself a perpetual student of jewelry design. She has
traveled the country seeking out top designers and instructors in wire
and metal techniques. All that knowledge accumulated over many years of
study, a quick and creative mind plus a generous and sharing spirit
combine to make Carla an engaging, patient and informative teacher.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn wire techniques from
Carla. She consistently gets excellent reviews on her classes; and
her work is exquisite!
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Wire Fundamentals
Skill Level: All
Friday, June 4, 2010
10-12 PM
 This is
an invaluable class
for novice as well as experienced wire workers. Students will learn
proper techniques to create consistently perfect components without
those pesky tool marks! Tools, how to use them properly, which ones to
purchase and how to care for them will also be covered. If you
take only one class all weekend, this is the one we
recommend!!!
Class Fee: $40
Copper Kit Fee:
$8
CLASS FULL
- Call to be waitlisted
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The Wave Bangle
Skill Level: All
Friday, June 4, 2010
12:30-2:00 PM
 The elegant beauty of
this simple bangle is a thing to behold! Beginning metal forging skills
combined with a unique lamp work bead will leave you amazed at what you
are able to create in such a short time.This is a great intro class for
the wire worker who hasn't had much experience manipulating heavy gauge
wire.
Class Fee: $30
Silver Kit Fee: $35
2 SEATS
LEFT
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Ear Wires 101
Skill Level: All
Friday, June 4, 2010
2-4 PM
 Want to
save some $$ on your findings purchases? Then this is the class for
you! Students will learn to make their own professional quality ear
wires in several different styles.
Class Fee: $40
Copper
Kit Fee: $14
Silver Kit Fee: $20
CLASS FULL - Call to be waitlisted
Optional $6 for
premium silver kit due on day of class.
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The Coiled & Caged Bracelet
Skill Level: All
Friday, June 4, 2010
4-6 PM
 This
bracelet will get you rave reviews everywhere! Students will learn to
coil wire, wrap each bead, link the beads and create a simple clasp to
finish it all off!
Class Fee: $40
Copper Kit Fee: $36
Silver Kit
Fee: $48
6 SEATS
LEFT
Optional $12 for premium
silver kit due on day of class.
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Wire Fundamentals
Skill Level: All
Saturday,
June 5, 2010
10-12 PM
This is
an invaluable class
for novice as well as experienced wire workers. Students will learn
proper techniques to create consistently perfect components without
those pesky tool marks! Tools, how to use them properly, which ones to
purchase and how to care for them will also be covered. If you
take only one class all weekend, this is the one we
recommend!!!
Class Fee: $40
Copper Kit Fee:
$8
CLASS FULL
- Call to be waitlisted
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The Artisan Ring
Skill Level: All
Saturday, June 5,
2010
12:30-2:00 PM
 The classic beauty
and comfortable wear of this ring are sure to make it one of your
favorites and you'll never want to take it off your finger! Students
will learn to construct a ring on a mandrel, add coiled wire and
incorporate a semi precious stone bead. Tips on hiding the wire ends
and adding an optional patina also included.
Class Fee: $30
Copper Kit Fee: $18
Silver Kit Fee: $26
5 SEATS
LEFT
Optional $8 for premium silver kit due on day of class.
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The Infinity Necklace
Skill Level: Intermediate
Saturday, June 5,
2010
2-6 PM 
The
Infinity Necklace is our showcase class of the weekend! The hand
selected jasper focal bead accents this little copper beauty to
perfection! The class itself is a bit of a coiling marathon as students
need to construct 12 infinity coiled links per necklace. We promise to
have coffee and M&M's on hand in the event your endurance flags a
bit. But the end result is a magnificent showstopper sure to get rave
reviews!
Class Fee: $60
Copper Kit Fee: $44
4
SEATS LEFT
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Tiny Knots of Love Necklace
Skill Level: All
Sunday, June 6, 2010
10-12 PM
 A delicate and feminine variation on the
traditional love knot technique is presented in this necklace.
Although it looks complicated, once the basics are mastered, students
will create them with ease. For versatility, simply changing the gauge
of wire allows for changes in the size of the components.
Please Note: This class
will be offered simultaneously with the Love Knot Earrings class so
please choose only one.
Class
Fee: $40
Copper Kit Fee: $24
Silver Kit Fee: $36
3 SEATS
LEFT
Optional $12 for premium silver kit due on day of class.
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Love Knot Earrings
Skill Level: All
Sunday, June 6, 2010
10-11:30 PM
 A sweet and charming variation on the
traditional love knot technique is presented in these earrings.
Although it looks complicated, once the basics are mastered, students
will create them with ease. For versatility, simply changing the gauge
of wire allows for changes in the size of these components.
Please Note: This class
will be offered simultaneously with the Tiny Knots of Love Necklace
class so please choose only one.
Class
Fee: $30
Copper Kit Fee: $14
Silver Kit Fee: $22
1 SEAT
LEFT
Optional $8 for premium silver kit due on day of class.
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Birds Nest Pendant
Skill Level: All
Sunday, June 6, 2010
12:30-2 PM
 These precious Bird's Nest Pendants
sweetly symbolize
nurturing love and have numerous applications for "mothers" gifts. Each
pendant features bead "eggs" and woven wire.
Class Fee: $30
Copper Kit Fee: $12
Silver Kit Fee: $18
3 SEATS
LEFT
Optional $6 for premium silver
kit due on day of class.
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Viking Knit Bangle
Skill Level: All
Sunday, June 6, 2010
2-4:30 PM
 The old meets the new in this flexible
wire bracelet, made using a 1,000 year old Viking metal knitting
technique. The weave is constructed on a mandrel and
creates a tubular chain with coiled wire bead caps used to neatly end
the chain. This is a beautiful bangle that you will treasure.
Class
Fee: $56
Copper Kit Fee: $36
Silver Kit Fee: $46
6 SEATS
LEFT
Optional $10 for premium silver kit due
on day of class.
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Contact Information
Phone: 440-331-4950
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Grand River Beads |
19361 Detroit Rd. | Rocky River | OH | 44116
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