Archive for March, 2010

April Classes

Wednesday, March 24th, 2010

The first class in April, on the 10th (10:am) is a new beginners class.  We will be making a 2-strand bracelet in choice of colour and learning about stringing, crimping, wrapped loops, closures, and so forth.

Class Sample - Bracelet

Class fee $30 including materials (plus tax).

On the 17th (10:00am), Chainmaille earrings – 2 types – $30 including materials (silver plate or aluminum rings and ear hooks)

Chainmaille Earrings

I’ve had multiple requests to repeat the Flat Spiral Bracelet, so if you want it, here it is.   24th of April (10:00am)  Class fee $30 including materials.

The May schedule is looking like this:

1 May – Copper Bangle with Gemstone Accents

8 May – Beaded Bezels – beading around a cabochon

15 May – Spiral Bracelet with Crystal Accents

Pictures coming.

Signs of Spring

Monday, March 22nd, 2010

After the warm spell the last few weeks, things are really looking like spring.  Had this lovely surprise in the garden this morning.Orange Crocusesand these too

Purple CrocusesSpent the morning bathing the doggies, then went to the conservation area…

Looking into the FutureAnd got the muddies, so had to redo baths when we got home.   But what a heavenly day….