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		No Experience Necessary! Consider taking one of our great little beading workshops or classes to advance your skills and design techniques. We teach everything from Basic Stringing & Earring Making, to Lampworking, Wire working, & Chain Maille, Bead & Wire Crochet & Knitting, to Precious Metal Clay (PMC), Pearl Knotting & Cabochon Wrapping, Seed Bead Weaving, to Japanese Kumihimo braiding, and everything else in-between! Check out the Buttercup Beads jewelry making Class Calendar for dates and times. Class seats are limited so call us or stop in today to reserve your seat. 484-524-8231 Enhance your creativity as well as your confidence by taking one of our great little beading classes. All beads and other class materials for classes that do not have kits prepared, can and should be purchased ahead of time in the store. If you can't come in the day before, please arrive at least 20 minutes early to gather your materials and choose your beads. Supply lists for all classes are available when you register. Class fees are required to be paid in full at time of registration. Tools, bead boards, mats, and specialty lighting are available for community use. Our slippers however, are jealously guarded. Please bring your own. Oh! and while we love your little ones, the minimum age requirement to take a group class is 14. Mother/daughter beginner classes for the younger students are available as private classes at no extra charge - just call for details. Don't see a date that fits into your schedule? No problem, just call us to see if we can arrange for a private class at no extra charge. Here's what happens if (gasp!) - you (or we) need to cancel: In order to compensate for our teacher's professional time and travel fees, class fees cannot be refunded. We will happily transfer you into an alternate class date or time as long as you give us 48 hours notice. In the rare event that we would need to cancel for low attendance or some other unforeseen reason, then naturally a refund will be granted unless of course, you would just rather move into another class. Remember to check out our class calendar to see when our many classes are scheduled.

		Stringing 101: Have fun beading using cable wire & crimp beads. In this 2 hour class Students will learn the basics of stringing including review of raw materials and proper use & application of tools. Designs & bead selections will be completed and able to be worn home by end of class. Please plan on arriving early to review your supply list and to purchase any materials you may need. Level: Beginner Instructor: Buttercup Staff Fee: $28.00 + Materials. Beaded Wire Mesh Necklace Lightweight, bright , & breezy, this pretty mesh necklace can be yours in no time. Simple elegance in one little package - wire mesh is soft as ribbon and perfect for any occasion and any season. 2 hours. Level: Beginner Instructor: Andrea Mazzenga Fee: $35+ materials. Fringe Fiesta! This pretty bracelet can be yours in no time. Perfect for your summer wardrobe - goes from day to evening and even to the beach! Flirty and fun - and all yours in a few short hours. 2 hours. Level: Beginner Instructor: Andrea Mazzenga Fee: $35 + materials. Proof is in the pudding - the above earrings were done by Jane Moyer in her first class! Earrings 101 Are your loops looking lopsided or your wire wraps looking messy? Then this class is for you. Learn how to perfect those basic, but most important wire working techniques in no time with this little earring class. Simple Loop and Wire Wrapping will be the focus of this class. 2 hours. Level: Beginner Instructor: Buttercup Staff Fee: $25.00 + Materials Boro Bubble Bangle Bracelet (try to say that ten times fast...) A perfect addition to your spring/summer wardrobe - beautiful borosilicate beads wrapped with sterling silver and finished with a handmade clasp. Stunning! 2 hours. Level: Beginner Instructor: Susan Koye Fee: $35 + materials. Pearl Swirl Bracelet You'll be sure to make a fashion statement with this beautiful bracelet. Let Sue show you how to create a generous swirl of pearls with twisted wire in just three hours. Stunning. Level: Beginner/Intermediate - some wire working experience helpful. Instructor: Sue Q. Fee: $45. + materials. Wire Wrapped Galaxy Beads If you love working with wire - you will love this project. Learn how to make your own little wire wrapped galaxy beads with some wire, crystals, and small beads. Flirty and fun - let Sue show you the secrets. 2 hours. Level: Beginner Instructor: Sue Quinque Fee: $35. + materials Boro Cha-Cha Bracelet This Boro beaded bracelet mixed with small pearl charms and ring spacers is the perfect addition to your summer wardrobe - Fun and easy to do - you'll love wearing this bracelet home by the end of class. 2 hours. Level: Beginner Instructor: Sue Quinque Fee: $35. + materials. Bead Soup Cuff Bracelet Perfect for the wedding season (or really anytime) - this gorgeous cuff bracelet will be the perfect touch to any formal evening attire! Prior knowledge of peyote stitch required. Choose your color scheme and embellish with your favorite bead soup mix. 3 hours. Level: Intermediate (Peyote stitch knowledge required) Instructor: Andrea Mazzenga Fee: $45+ Materials

		Floral Garden Bracelet Perfect for spring! How pretty is this little bracelet?! Learn how to construct a beautiful blooming garden of your own. Arrive early to review the supply list and choose your floral beads from our beautiful floral mixes. Knowledge of simple loop making and wire wrapping technique required. Perfectly pretty and completed in only 2 hours. Level: Intermediate Instructor: Buttercup Staff Fee: $35.00 + Materials Freeform Peyote Weave Bracelet The beauty of freeform peyote is that the beads design themselves! Pick up a needle and a pretty mix of seed beads in all shapes, colors, and sizes and watch the magic happen. Prior knowledge of peyote stitch required. 3 hours. Level: Intermediate Instructor: Andrea Mazzenga Fee: $45.00 + Materials Crystal Studded Freeform Peyote If you like freeform, you will love this pretty variation. Use crystals of your choice and color to make this fantastic freeform bracelet. Danni will show you the secrets. Let your creativity blossom with this fun and beautiful project. 3 hours. Level: Intermediate (peyote experience) Instructor: Dannie Narwich Fee: $45 + Materials Handmade Wire Clasps Take your designs to the next level by learning how to use tools and craft wire to make your very own beautiful and fully functional clasps. Students will create and complete 5 different styles - Swan, Triangle, Single Hook, Double Hook, and a beaded "S" clasp. These are techniques that every beader should know. Once mastered, you can easily substitute sterling wire to give your designs a more polished and professional look. Fun and super easy! Level: beginner Instructor: Susan Koye Fee: $35. + Materials. Zero Calorie Donut! Enjoy all the fun without all the guilt with this tasty project! Let Susan show you the secrets of wrapping a large stone donut with your favorite crystals and accent with a lampwork bead if you like. Add a couple of hand dyed silk ribbons and you're good to go. A fun project to do that is easy on your hips! Level: Beginner Instructor: Susan Koye Fee: $35. + materials Hollywood Squares You'll feel exceptionally glamorous wearing this great wire wrapped bracelet! Use any assortment of stones or crystals to complete the look. You'll feel like a star wearing this beautiful bracelet in just 2 hours. Level: Intermediate Instructor: Susan Koye Fee: $35+ Materials Get Hammered! Wire Formed Bracelet It's amazing what a hammer, a bench block, and a little sterling wire can do - This beautiful cuff bracelet can be yours in a matter of hours - and if there is time, you can make matching earrings! 3 hours. Level: Intermediate Instructor: Susan Koye Fee: $45 + Materials + Bail making plier required. Shake, Rattle & Roll Sterling Bracelet As much fun to make as it is to wear, this sterling coiled bracelet with bali style charms can be yours just in time for the season. A great look stacked with your other favorite jewelry or it can surely stand alone and make any outfit dazzle. 2 hours. Level: Beginner Instructor: Susan Koye Fee: $35. + materials Triangle Weave Necklace Let Eileen show you the secrets to making this stunning necklace using Triangle weave. Beautiful and elegant and fun to do. Level: Beginner Instructor: Eileen Tobaygo Fee: $35. + Materials. Dewdrops Neklace Regal as well as elegant - this netted necklace looks great in any combination of colors. A great way to use juicy drop beads for a beautiful collar look. Let Danni show you the secrets. 2 hours. Level: Beginner Instructor: Danni Narwich Fee: $35. + materials

		Sterling Wire Coiled Bangle Absolutely stunning design and easy to do. Let Susan teach you how to make this coiled bracelet in one easy class. Finish with a pretty handmade "S" clasp and wear it home and impress your friends and family! 3 hours. Level: Beginner Instructor: Susan Koye Fee: $35.00 + Materials Braided Beaded Bangle Enhance your wardrobe while learning this great technique in wire braiding with one easy class. Funky and fun to do! 2 hours. Level: Beginner Instructor: Susan Koye Fee: $35.00 + Materials Wire Wrapped Cabochon Turn almost any polished cabochon into an amazing pendant with sterling wire, a few crystals, and just a few of hours. Completely hand wrought and each one uniquely yours. Simply - beautiful. 3 hours. Level: Beginner Instructor: Susan Koye Fee: $45.00 + Kit Wire Wrapped Frame Pendant Continue you wire working experience by learning how to do mini coiling with beads and crystals around a beautiful bead or cabochon. A unique and fresh way to embellish any focal piece. Place it on a simple silk cord and wear it home after class! 2 hours. Level: Beginner Instructor: Sue Quinque Fee: $35. + materials Swirly Cue Bracelet This beautiful bracelet takes wire coiling to a whole new level. A substantial and stunning piece and it can be all yours in just 2 hours. Wear it home to dazzle your friends! Level: Beginner/Intermediate Instructor: Sue Quinque Fee: $35. + materials. Calypso Fringe Bracelet Imagine yourself on an exotic Island beach somewhere in the Carribean with this beautiful and fun bracelet. A perfect addition to your cruise wear attire or just a perfect addition to a perfect daydream - this bracelet will add zest to any wardrobe or swimwear! A great reinvention of daisy chain, with many possible variations. Sign up today - and listen to fun Calypso band music while you bead! Pina Colata's optional. 3 hours. Level: Beginner Instructor: Carol LePage Fee: $35.00 + Materials

		Beaded Wire Crochet Necklace Create this beautiful beaded crochet necklace in your choice of colors and bead selection. No crochet experience necessary. A stunning addition to any wardrobe and a great way to put a familiar technique to new use! 3 hours. Level: Beginner Instructor: Susan Koye Fee: $35.00 + Materials Wire Bead Crochet - Beaded Ruffle Collar Create this beautiful multi layered bead crocheted necklace using fine wire and beads. Finish with a beautiful handmade "S" clasp. This is a beginner class, crochet knowledge helpful, but not necessary. Level: Beginner Instructor: Carol LePage Fee: $35.00 + Materials Spiral Bead Crochet The perfect way to learn this fun technique - create this stunning necklace using a mix of color and shape with seed beads. Deceptively simple and works up fast once you get the hang of it. Level: Beginner Instructor: Carol LePage Fee: $35+ materials Chain-Maille: 4 in 1 Weave Bib Necklace Let Carol introduce you into the fine art of Chain-Maille with the beautiful application of 4 in 1 weave with bead embellishments. Level: Intermediate Instructor: Carol LePage Fee: Chain Maille - Parallel Weave Of course, you'll want to learn this beautiful technique too! Parallel weave works up fast and lends itself many jewelry designs. You can add a focal bead or just wrap your wrist in full silver. Let Carol show you the secrets. Level: Intermediate Instructor: Carol LePage Fee: $40. + materials Chain-maille: Full Persian Weave If you loved Byzantine, you will love this fantastic weave too. Bright and Airy and fun to do - Let Carol show you the secrets of this pretty weave. 3 hours. Level: Intermediate Instructor: Carol LePage Fee: $40. + Materials Full Byzantine Bracelet - Chain Maille Begin your adventures in Chain-Maille by learning the ancient Byzantine link. A quick and beautiful way to make an interesting sterling silver linked bracelet in just one short class. Level: Beginner Instructor: Carol LePage Fee: $40. + Kit

		Peyote Madness- Flat Even-Count Peyote Bracelet Learn the basics of off-loom seed weaving with this beautiful stitch. Peyote weave is used in many applications of jewelry design, and a perfect start and natural progression of technique. Students will be able to complete the project at home with the skills they will have acquired in class. 2 hours. Level: Beginner Instructor: Buttercup Staff Fee: $35.00 + Materials Cellini Spiral Bracelet How beautiful is this bracelet?! Learn this wonderful variation of tubular peyote in one interesting class. Peyote experience preferred. 3 hours. Level: Intermediate Instructor: Danni Narwich Fee: $45.00 + materials. Herringbone (Ndebele) Weave How Pretty is this little weave?! A great addition to your seed bead weaving skills. Works up easy and fast - you'll be proud of your seed weaving repertoire in no time! Level: Beginner Instructor: Buttercup Staff Fee: $35.00 + Materials pic coming soon! (as Andrea makes a sample...) Square Stitch-a-Rama Ready to add another technique to your bead weaving repertoir? Square stitch is a fun and easy weave that works up fast & looks great in any shape or size seed beads ~ be there or be square baby. 2 hours. Level: Beginner Instructor: Andrea Mazzenga Fee: $35. + materials. Mini Peyote Rings A perfect stitch for a perfect ring - learn how to use Peyote stitch to make and embellish the perfect summer ring! Level: Beginner Instructor: Andrea Mazzenga Fee: $35+materials.

		Spiral Rope Necklace with embellishment (or not.) Make your own version of this pretty spiral rope design in just a few short hours. Spiral weave is easy and fun! A great beginner project and introduction into the world of seed bead weaving. 2 hours. Level: Beginner Instructor: Buttercup Staff Fee: $35.00 + Materials Elegant Ukranian Netting Ukranian Netting is an amazing beginner stitch to learn that easily accepts many design variations. Let Danni show you the secrets of this beautiful design. 3 hours. Level: Beginner Instructor: Danni Narwich Fee: $40.00 + materials

		Easy and Elegant Pearl Knotting Finish your pearl creation using the Beadalon Pearl Knotting Tool. Students will learn how to knot a necklace using pearls or selection of beads - in any length desired. Works up super fast and is really fun to do! Level: Beginner Instructor: Andrea Mazzenga Fee: $35.00 + Materials Tubular Herringbone with a Twist! A new twist on an old weave - let Carol show you the secrets of this great looking soft bangle bracelet in one easy class. Fun and Easy to do. Level: Beginner Instructor: Carol LePage Fee: $35. + Materials Macrame Waves Learn the art of fine knotting technique with Dottie's Macrame Wave bracelet - elegant and easy to do - and a perfect progression of your jewlery making skills. A great look for the summer - and easily adaptable to other designs and uses. 3 hours. Level: Beginner Instructor: Dottie Hoeschen Fee: $40. + materials. Macrame Caged Bead Take your fine knotting skills to the next level with this beautiful necklace. Let Dottie show you some new knotting techniques and learn how to cage a bead or other focal object in your design concept. The design possibilities are endless. You will love this necklace. 3 hours. Level: Beginner/Intermediate (Some knotting experience helpful) Instructor: Dottie Hoeschen Fee: $45.+materials Peacock Feathers You'll be pretty as a peacock wearing this great bracelet - a natural progression of technique in one short class. 3 hours. Level: Intermediate/Advanced (Macrame experience needed.) Instructor: Dottie Hoeschen Fee: $40 + Materials Macrame Amulet You thought you were done, eh? Nope. The design possibilities are endless with this technique - Let Dottie show you the secrets. Level: Inermediate/Advanced (Macrame experience needed.) Instructor: Dottie Hoeschen Fee: Donut Delight Take an ordinary stone donut and turn it into something amazing with a little cording and a mix of beads. Stunning. 3 hours Level: Intermediate/ Advanced (Macrame experience needed) Instructor: Dottie Hoeschen Fee: $45+ Materials Polymer Clay Pendant Are you ready to play in a new medium? Let Dottie show you how to take polymer clay and turn it into something fantastic. Once fired, this lightweight and versatile material is both durable and beautiful. The design possibilities are endless. You can shape, stamp, paint, emboss, marble and mix colors and textures to fit your design. Let your creativity blossom. Level: Beginner Instructor: Dottie Hoeschen Fee:

		Wire Wrapped Ring Trio! Gina will show you how to make three great looking sterling rings in one easy class. A great introduction into wire techniques. Students will use their own choice of focal beads and be able to complete these rings by end of class. A great way to embellish your new Spring Wardrobe. Level: Beginner Instructor: Gina Struebel Fee: $35. + Materials. Wire Wrapped Beaded Bangle Learn how to make this amazing beaded bangle in your choice of round beads just in time for your Spring and Summer wardrobe. Students will be able to wear their creation home by end of class! Level: Beginner Instructor: Gina Struebel Fee: $35.00 + Materials. Bypass Crystal & Wire Wrapped Rings If you liked Wire Wrap Ring Trio - you'll love Gina's new designs. Learn how to make two beautiful rings in one easy class. Perfect for your summer and beach wardrobes! Level: Intermediate - Wire wrapping & Tool use knowledge required. Instructor: Gina Struebel Fee: $35 + materials Two Toned Wire Bangle A perfect bracelet to hone your wire working skills. Gina will show you how to combine your choice of wires (sterling & brass or copper) into a work of art. You can add beads or wrap your wrist completely in metals - your choice! The all wire bangle/cuff makes a great unisex piece and a perfect gift for you significant other! Level: Beginner Instructor: Gina Struebel Fee: $40+ Materials. Wire Curl Earrings If you've never wire worked before, this is the class for you. Make these beautiful two toned earrings in just one hour! Let Gina show you the secrets. Fun as well as functional. Imagine all the quick gifts you can make with these - how fun is that! 1 hour. Level: Beginner Instructor: Gina Struebel Fee: $25. + Materials. Viking Knit - Wire Weave If you love working with wire - you will love this great weaving technique. Learn how to create beautiful Viking Knit in one short class. Let Jo show you the secrets! This is not done with knitting needles - rather it is hand woven on a wooden dowel. Complicated looking, but deceptively easy to do. A great weave that will lend itself to many variations and applications. The above examples are just the start! Beautiful. 4 hours. Level: Beginner Instructor: Jo Quaglia Fee: $40+ Materials. pic coming soon! Pretty Feet Anklet It's time to show off your pretty feet now that you got that summer pedicure - Learn how to make this stretchy barefoot anklet in one easy class. You'll be sparkling from head to toes in just 2 hours. Level: Beginner Instructor: Andrea Mazzenga Fee: $30+ materials. Danni's Washer Woman Series - The Necklace Perfect with jeans and full of fun - this amazing necklace is actually made from all sorts of amazing hardware. Turn the ordinary into the extraordinary with this wonderful design in just one class. A real conversation piece! Level: Intermediate Instructor: Danni Narwich Fee: Washer Woman - Hardware Earrings How creative and fun are these earrings! Learn how to make a variety of earrings using simple hardware components such as washers, cotter pins, hex nuts, bolts, and fly nuts - the possibilites are endless in this fun little project. Be sure to check out the really cool companion necklace in the Intermediate classes! 2 hours. Level: Beginner Instructor: Danni Narwich Fee:

		Knitted Beaded Bracelet Jill will show you the secrets of knitting with beads in this amazing class. Students will be able to use any bead mix combinations and will have an amazing piece of jewelry to enhance any wardrobe. Knowledge of simple knit stitch required. Level: Intermediate Instructor: Jill Gillan Fee: $35.00 + Materials Beadazzled You'll feel like a million bucks in this little beauty. A perfect bracelet for a new season - this design will take you from day to night. Let Danni show you how to marry czech beads with seed beads in one great class. Stunning. Level: Beginner/Intermediate (Seed weaving experience needed.) Instructor: Danni Narwich Fee: $40+ Materials Japanese Kumihimo Braiding Learn the ancient art of Japanese Kumihimo (ku-mee-hee-mo) Braiding in this interesting and fun little class. A great way to include fiber arts into your jewelry making skills. Students will use the Kumikimo disk with 3 or 4 hand-dyed silk cords and findings to complete a bracelet. A technique that can be used with a multitude of variations and assorted fibers, including beaded fibers. Embellishes beautifully with Lampwork or other large hole beads. Also an excellent medium for use in men's jewelry designing. A great fresh look to any spring or summer wardrobe. Level: Beginner Instructor: Carol LePage Fee: $35 + Materials. Simply - Silver Fusing! Are you ready to learn another great technique? Then join us to learn the art of fine silver fusing. It's fast and fun and allows you to make the most fabulous jewelry. Silver fusing is a simple technique that uses a butane microtorch (the kind used to finish creme brulee) and fine silver. This great technique allows you to create and customize your own chains, rings, earrings, connectors and much more! With this technique, you can instantly have the pieces you are looking for and truly customize your designs. Best of all - there are no harsh chemicals or soldering involved. This great beginner class will have you shape and fuse simple rings and balled headpins into two great earring designs. Wear them home by the end of class and amaze you friends and family! Let's fire up the torches girls! Level: Beginner Instructor: Ellen K. Fee: $45 + Kit Lampworking (Flameworking) Your Own Glass Beads. Learn how to make your own beautiful glass beads using a Mapp gas and/or a Minor Propane/Oxy torch using Moretti 104 glass rods. Students will learn glass & equipment safety, proper use of materials and tools, basic shapes, marvering, and basic decorating techniques based on individual abilities. Students can progress to more advanced techniques like stringer control, foil & silver applications, encasing, color mixing, and using molds as they master their skills and best - at their own pace. Private lessons are given at Andrea's home in Limerick by appointment only. Seating and dates limited, call for more details. Level: Beginner to Advanced Instructor: Andrea Mazzenga Option 1: $65./hr + Materials. Option 2: Full 4 week course: $350.00 + Materials (2 hour/day private lessons for four consecutive weeks.) Basic PMC If you can use a roller, a texturizing stamp, and a cookie cutter - you can discover the wonderful world of Precious Metal Clay. PMC is a fine silver infused compound clay mixture that allows you to sculpt your own jewelry into many usable shapes and applications. Once fired, the clay binders bake away and you are left with a pure .999 fine silver creation. Tumble, burnish, and patina your projects to get interesting effects. Totally cool as well as beautiful. 4 hours. Level: Beginner Instructor: Carol LePage Fee: $60+ Kit Beyond the Basics: Intermediate to Advanced PMC Techniques Once you've mastered the basic skills, it is only natural to want to take your creations to a whole new level using more advanced techniques, like setting stones, riveting, using pmc with other medium, creating three dimensional pieces, and doing more advanced finishing techniques. 5 hours. Level: Intermediate to Advanced Instructor: Carol LePage & Kris Colvell Fee: PMC Meets Mother Nature! Amazing and as beautiful as Mother Nature Herself - learn how to use PMC paste to create exact replicas of leaves, twigs, pods, and flowers in one short class. Once fired, you will have a pure (.999%) silver piece to enhance your jewelry collection. Students will have a finished piece to take home by the end of this amazing and fun class. Level: Beginner Instructor: Carol LePage Fee: $45 + Kit PMC Stained Glass Pendant Now you can have the best of both worlds! Let Carol show you how to marry PMC with stained glass pieces to make a beautiful, one-of-a-kind pendant. No Stained glass making experience needed. Totally beginner and totally fun! 4 hours. Level: Beginner Instructor: Carol LePage Fee: $45. + Kit