They are all the rage in the bead world! With our help you’ll learn to bezel your choice of rivolis – a sparkly Swarovski crystal hole-less stone. We’ll show you various finishing techniques to create earrings or a centerpiece for a necklace.
May 27th (Thurs.), 6-9pm
August 7th (Sat.), 10am-1pm
$25, Materials not included. Stitching/Some experience helpful.
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A great class to launch your beading adventures! You’ll learn the basics of stringing techniques . . . what to use when . . . and how to finish it off for a professional look. Lots of design tips and tricks of the trade are shared in this fun packed class. You’ll learn tons as you make your own necklace or bracelet with beads you pick from the shop.
May 8th (Sat.), 10am-12:30pm
June 26th (Sat.), 10am-12:30pm
July 17th (Sat.), 10am-12:30pm
July 31st (Sat.), 10am-12:30pm
August 21st (Sat.), 10am-12:30pm
$25, All materials included. Stringing/All levels.
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Put all frustration aside and let our bead pal Joellen Fritchen get you started crocheting with beads. This rope is so versatile-a great cord for lampwork beads, a streamlined bangle or extra funky with texture from varied sizes and shapes of beads. Let Joellen show you the way to easy crochet-her grandmother taught her as a child and she'd be so proud!
July 10th (Sat.), 10am-1pm
$25, Materials not included. Must have basic crochet knowledge.
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Learn the tricks to bead a bezel around any flat stone, add embellishments and with Funky Kathy’s guidance you’ll create a beautiful focal piece for an original necklace.
July 29th (Thurs.), 6-9pm
$25, Supplies not included. Some experience helpful.
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Take the guesswork out of making beaded earrings! It is so fun, easy and inexpensive to make your own dangling earrings with our help. You'll learn the basics of the tools, wires and all our design secrets for make two pair of earring of your own creation!
May 13th (Thurs.), 6-8pm
July 3rd (Sat.), 10am-1pm
September 2nd (Thurs.), 6-8pm
$25*, Materials included. Wireworking/All levels.
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Bring fabric, clothing or a quilt, and guest artist Ellen Deering will inspire you to stitch a little sparkle into everything you own. Great for beginners, some experience with a needle and thread helpful.
June 6th (Sun.), 12-4pm
August 8th (Sun.), 12-4pm
$25, Materials not included. Stitching/all levels.
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Louise Pedersen will inspire you with this gorgeous bronze metal clay bracelet.  She’ll open up her stash of stamps and share secrets for working with this very cool clay that becomes metal when fired.  You’ll make the metal pieces in class; Louise will fire them and return them for you to complete your bracelet.
No classes scheduled at this time.
$40, Supplies not included.  $45 clay and firing fee payable to instructor at class.
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You’ll create hollow forms – beads and pendants – using this new metal clay with the guidance of artist Louise Pederson. You’ll learn skills in forming and pasting; after firing your creations in a kiln you’ll have one of a kind copper beads &/or pendants!
June 27th (Sun.), 12-4pm
$40, Plus supply/firing fee of $35 to instructor. All skill levels welcome.

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Fibers and beads combine to make this sweet necklace using a simple chain stitch and lovely beads. Multiple layers add to the look! A great class to learn crochet and tips for finishing off multiple strands of fiber into a neat closure.
May 15th (Sat.), 10am-1pm
August 14th (Sat.), 10am-1pm
$25, all levels, supplies not included.

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This simple and amazingly sparkly bracelet is a great beginner project! It uses gorgeous Swarovski crystals and delica beads in a simple right angle weave stitch. A great introduction to working with needle and thread beadwork.
May 1st (Sat.), 10am-12pm
August 28th (Sat.), 10am-12pm
$20, Materials not included. Stitching/All levels.
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A cascade of crystals and seed beads are the focal for this stunning necklace. A surprisingly easy Chevron chain base forms the base, with the sparkling Swarovski crystal draping down the center. We've seen the most beautiful color combinations! With a needle and thread you can get started!
June 24th (Thurs.), 6-9pm
$25, Materials Not Included. Stitching/All levels.
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Create this charming floating heart necklace with Swarovski crystals just in time for Valentine’s day!  If you’re quick, you might even have time to make them for your gal pals.  They are sparkly and sweet with no calories!
No classes scheduled at this time.
$25, Supplies not included.
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Its name says it all!  It looks intricate but it is easy to create using Swarovski pearls and crystals.  You can whip this bracelet up in no time and it works for both casual and dress up!  Anne Kloss is back by popular demand with this bracelet!  It makes a beautiful bridal bracelet in colors to match the occasion!
No classes scheduled at this time.
$30, materials not included.
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September 17th (Fri.), 10am-4pm
$85, materials not included, advanced level.

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September 19th (Sun.), 10am-4pm
$85, materials not included, stitching/intermediate level.

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September 18th (Sat.), 10am-4pm
$85, materials not included, stitching/intermediate level.

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Funky knows how to get the party started with this spectacular crystal bracelet!  Swarovski crystals are stitched to form neat 3 dimensional flower-ettes. The best part? It’s two bracelets in one! Flip it over to reveal a new color combo on the backside! 
June 29th (Tue.), 6-9pm
$25, Intermediate level, supplies not included.

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Another technique to add to your beading repertoire! You can get so many interesting looks with this stitch by simply varying the beads you use. The possibilities are endless. Let Funky Kathy lead the way!
June 19th (Sat.), 10am-1pm
$25, all levels, supplies not included.

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Texture, color and composition come together in this cool bracelet created using free form peyote stitch.  Come work outside the box and see how fun it can be!  It’s a great project to use up odds and ends of seed beads from other projects too!
No classes scheduled at this time.
$25, Supplies not included. Peyote stitch knowledge needed.
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Think spring!  This lovely bracelet is a perfect way to capture your garden!  The colors you use will set the season and the compliments will flow.  A base of right angle weave is embellished with leaves and flowers to create a garden for your wrist.  No watering required!
No classes scheduled at this time.
$25, Materials not included.
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This is an excellent introduction to torch work! Funky covers all the basics of safety, equipment set up and teaches the skills necessary to get started making your own lampworked glass beads. Great demonstrations and loads of time at your own torch will give you the chance to see what you can do!
July 11th (Sun.), 12-4pm
September 26th (Sun.), 12-4pm
$60, Use of equipment and glass included. Lampwork/Beginner.
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A rainbow of bright colors or neutral earthtones look equally stunning as you learn to knot and space beads so they float in place on silk cord. Funky Kathy teaches a seamless finishing technique for this super wearable necklace!
May 20th (Thurs.), 6-9pm
$25, Materials not included. Stringing/All levels.
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Funky Amanda will help you create this one of a kind charm bracelet featuring chunky links, charms and baubley beads! You’ll learn to work with blank charms and add your own photos, paper, objects or textiles to create unique dangles.
May 11th (Tues.), 6-9pm
September 14th (Tues.), 6-9pm
$25, Materials not included. Wirework/Intermediate.
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Bead pal Leayn Tabili designed this very cool pendant using a handful of curved leaf beads, netting and an 18mm Swarovski rivoli stone. The results are beautiful!  Every color combo is more beautiful than the next. She named it ‘mandala’ for it’s circular and repetitive form. It is meditative beading at its best! I’ve made three already and I rarely make more than one of anything!!!
May 15th (Sat.), 2-5pm
July 8th (Thurs.), 6-9pm
August 14th (Sat.), 2-5pm
$25, some beadweaving experience helpful, supplies not included.

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Three colors of Swarovski crystal are woven easily to create this sparking stunner! This bracelet is brought to you from the Hawaiian Islands and is so fun to make…you’ll want to make them in great color combos for all your friends!
August 19th (Thurs.), 6-9pm
$25, Materials not included. Stringing/All levels.
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They are all the fashion rage . . . multiple strands of beads dripping from your wrists! It's a piece of cake to make them on stretchy cord so why not ramp it up a bit by creating a multi-strand bangle effect with a clasp! You'll learn our tricks for sizing and using multi-strand connectors in this fun class!
May 18th (Tues.), 6-9pm
$25, some stringing experience suggested, supplies not included.

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This bracelet is the best for giving that multiple strand of bead look! A great design of brick stitched seed beads forms the ends of the bracelet, allowing up to 12 strands of beads to lay flat on your wrist! This is a great project to use up odds and ends of left over beads...or to make your own colorful bead mix of your favorite hues!
July 1st (Thurs.), 6-9pm
$25, Materials not included. Stitching/All levels.
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This is the look this season! Learn to make beaded dangles (Hint: they are like little earrings!) and connect them to multiple strands of chain for a necklace that is all you! You pick your color palette, your length, your chain style and your necklace is your own original! Nice beads make really nice necklaces . . . trust us!
September 28th (Tues.), 6-9pm
$25, Materials not included. Wirework/All levels.
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Open Bead Night

Join us the first Tuesday of every month! It’s free, open to everyone and a great way to work independently on your latest project. Conversation, music & inspiration guaranteed!
Please note: this is not a class with instruction, but an 'open studio' for those wanting to work on their own independent bead project.

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A Funky Kathy original!  Weave Czech fire polish beads into this very cool open linked bracelet. 
No classes scheduled at this time.
$25, Supplies not included. All levels.
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Take the mystery out of knotting pearls with our help! Using silk and a strand of pearls or gemstones you’ll create this classic look.
July 15th (Thurs.), 6-9pm
$25, Materials not included. Stringing/All levels.
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Using the easiest of all peyote stitch techniques (flat even count), you’ll make self-supporting cylinder beaded beads, then combine them with spacer beads to create a fabulous bracelet. A great intro to bead weaving.
No classes scheduled at this time.
$25, Supplies not included. Stitching/all levels.
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Funky Amanda designed this gorgeous bracelet using simple 3 sided oval ‘pinch’ beads for this easy to finish project!  Who doesn’t love instant gratification and a new piece of jewelry!
August 26th (Thurs.), 6-9pm
$25, Supplies not included. Stitching/all levels.
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Back by popular demand! Students requested Louise Pederson add this class to her roster of classes taught for us at Funky’s. This amazing substance is formed like clay and then fired in a kiln, revealing your image in fine silver! With Louise’s gentle guidance and expertise, you’ll roll, cut, impress, form and more to create fine silver jewelry components.
July 18th (Sun.), 12-4pm
$40, all levels, purchase clay from the instructor.

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Collect, cut, collage…….creating pendants with little treasures is all the rage!  We have several forms to use as the framework for these customized pendants.  Use photos and other interesting images, papers, glitter, crystal and protect & magnify it with a clear resin coating.   A great gift for girl friends, sisters, moms!
August 10th (Tue.), 6-9pm
$25, all levels, supplies not included.

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Our dear friend, the late Dona Anderson, designed this one and it is one of our all time favorites. With a portion of the proceeds from this class going to the FM foundation – the disease that Dona had – her mom had given us the okay to teach her designs. Only recently did we feel we could. This necklace turns heads and is a blast to make…believe it or not…it doesn’t take all that long! As its name alludes… It uses rivolis in two sizes and created in two distinct color ways so the necklace is actually reversible. 
August 24th (Tue.), 6-9pm
$25, Intermediate level + pre-class beadwork necessary, supplies not included.

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Swarovski crystal stones are netted with seed beads and linked together in alternating directions to create a stunning bracelet reminiscent of a treasured jewel from a far.  A Funky original!
June 22nd (Tue.), 6-9pm
$25, materials not included, intermediate level.

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July 25th (Sun.), 10am-4pm
$75, materials not included, stitching/intermediate level.

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July 24th (Sat.), 10am-4pm
$75, materials not included, stitching/intermediate level.

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My friend Amber bought these stamped metal tags embossed with her sons names and dangled with crystals in birthstone colors from sterling ‘dog tag’ chain in sterling silver. I fell in love with it and invested in the letter sets to make my own! In this class you’ll make your own tags, with kids names or words of inspiration, using your choice of 4 styles of lettering pounded into sterling tags. They make modern keepsakes for your friends and family!
July 27th (Tues.), 6-9pm
$25, Supplies not included/use of tools included. All levels.
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Sparkles galore thanks to a combo of firepolish glass beads and crystals!  You’ll learn to create these gorgeous starbursts of beads and then link them together to form a bracelet full of bling!  Or call it simple with a single starburst hung as a pendant.  It’s a favorite of all my friends!  Hint, hint, right?
August 31st (Tue.), 6-9pm
$25, Intermediate level, supplies not included.

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A beautifully stitched pendant using Czech glass, Swarovski crystal and delicas.  Make just one for a stunning pendant or go wild linking them together for a bracelet that will have your friends begging you to make one for them!
No classes scheduled at this time.
$25, Supplies not included. All levels.
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A simple stitch with Swarovski crystals creates these darling dangles – perfect for the summer holidays and patriotic all year long!
May 25th (Tue.), 6-9pm
$25, all levels, supplies not included.

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Peyote stitch some red, white and blue into this great bracelet just in time for the 4th of July! 
June 15th (Tue.), 6-9pm
$25, all levels, supplies not included.

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Get out the sunglasses – this piece shines! Our own Funky Kathy’s design! She’ll guide you in three dimensional right angle weave to stitch this wonderful pendant using Swarovski crystals…what else!
June 5th (Sat.), 10am – 1pm
$25, right angle weave knowledge helpful, supplies not included.

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It’s one of Funky Kathy’s favorite stitches!  Using triangle seed beads, you’ll whip this bracelet up in no time and enjoy the feel of this beaded rope like bracelet.  We’ll show you some design tricks for incorporating a focal bead and ending the bracelet like a pro.
No classes scheduled at this time.
$25, Supplies not included. All levels.
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We’ve had so many requests for daytime classes, for teens, tweens or any age really! I picked two of my favorite summer time beaded fashion accessories for these projects. Not only will you make something fun, but you’ll learn great techniques and tricks that will be helpful for future jewelry making!

An unusual weave with a beautiful ‘willow’ effect. Using seed beads and Japanese cube beads you’ll create a beautiful bracelet with just a needle, thread and a sampling of beads.
June 17th (Thurs.), 6-9pm
$25, Materials not included/purchase book for class. All levels.
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Funky will help expand your skills in wireworking to create this casual pearl, stone or crystal necklace.  Wrapped nests of wire embrace beads of your choice.  Give it a dip in an antiquing solution and a slight buff . . . and you have a beautiful new favorite necklace!  A great project for that strand of beads you didn’t know what to do with!
September 21st (Tues.), 6-9pm
$25, Materials not included.
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Learn the tools and tricks of wireworking – wrapping and creating links. You’ll see how easy it can be to make your own necklace or bracelet with silver or gold wire and a handful of beads.
July 13th (Tues.), 6-9pm
$25, Materials not included. Wireworking/All levels.
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Fee with (*) denotes that supplies are included. Stop in or call to register (262.634.6088).

SPECIAL EVENT:

• 1st Tuesday of every month is Open Bead Night, 6-9pm.

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